tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51841754822855872702024-02-08T03:11:07.771-08:00Jen's Vegan EatsJensVeganEatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06523243650515118632noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5184175482285587270.post-77006853667986413782013-03-28T05:55:00.003-07:002013-03-28T05:55:47.405-07:00Blackbean burgers & tahini-garlic sauceStore-bought veggie burgers tend to be full of all kinds of processed junk, unnecessary fats, and fillers, like potato & breadcrumbs. But I wanted something appropriate as a post workout meal...i.e. high protein & low fat, and made from whole, natural foods. These delicious black bean burgers, with a divinely rich and creamy tahini-garlic sauce, were the result. And oh my, they fit the bill perfectly!<div>
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<li>50g* dried black beans, soaked in cold water for 12+ hours & drained (*weighed before soaking)</li>
<li>20g orange split lentils</li>
<li>20g dried soya mince (TVP)</li>
<li>1/2 tsp. vegetable bouillon powder or stock cubes (plus an extra pinch)</li>
<li>1 tsp. ground flax seed</li>
<li>1 spring onion (chopped finely)</li>
<li>3 cloves garlic (minced)</li>
<li>1 tsp. paprika</li>
<li>pinch marjoram</li>
<li>2 tsp. soy sauce</li>
<li>about 2 Tbsp. chickpea flour</li>
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1. Cook the beans for 40 minutes. Halfway through, add the lentils.</div>
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2. Meanwhile, soak the soya mince in hot water, for 10 mins, with a pinch of vegetable stock/bouillon.</div>
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3. Drain both the beans and soya mince thoroughly, and stir both together in a large bowl.</div>
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4. Stir all the remaining ingredients, except for the chickpea flour, into the mixture.</div>
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5. Mash the mixture until it starts to become soft and creamy. It should stick together in clumps, but still have large chunks of beans in.</div>
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6. Form into 5-6 burgers, and coat each in a thin layer of chickpea flour.</div>
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<i>Tahini-garlic sauce Ingredients</i></div>
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<li>3 cloves minced garlic</li>
<li>2 Tbsp. tahini</li>
<li>the juice & pulp of 1/4 of a lemon</li>
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1. Throw all the ingredients in a bowl or jug and stir thoroughly with a fork. At first, the tahini will separate and go lumpy, but keep stirring, and it will emulsify and become a smooth, creamy sauce.</div>
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I also served these with mixed roast root vegetable chips, which were <b>amazing</b>! I'll share the recipe for those next time I make them, so <i>watch this space</i>!</div>
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<b><b>Cake for breakfast!</b></b></div>
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Oats provide slow-release energy to keep you going throughout the morning. The seeds provide protein and omega-3s. The bananas and blueberries provide lots of fibre, potassium & plenty of vitamins.<br />So what are you waiting for? Go make cake for breakfast!</div>
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<li>3 Tablespoons (Tbsp.) oats</li>
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<li>pinch cinnamon</li>
<li>5 Tbsp. soya milk</li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon (tsp.) baking powder</li>
<li>1 tsp. ground flaxseed</li>
<li>1 Tbsp. brown rice flour (any other flour will do, if you can't get your hands on this)</li>
<li>1 Tbsp. mixed seeds (I used an omega mix of sunflower, pumpkin, flax, hemp & sesame)</li>
<li>1 Tbsp. currants (or raisins)</li>
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1. Put the oats in a blender & blend into a coarse flour.</div>
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2. Chop the banana, and add it to the blender, along with the cinnamon, soya milk, baking powder & ground flaxseed. Blend, stirring intermittently, until it becomes a smooth batter with as few lumps as possible.</div>
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3. Remove the mix from the blender & transfer to a bowl. Then stir-in the remaining ingredients.</div>
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4. Spoon all of the mix into a terracotta dish or large ramekin and bake at 180°C for 16-18 minutes, until firm throughout & beginning to go golden on top.</div>
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Best served warm, with a little nut butter & a drizzle of agave nectar or maple syrup. Mmmm.....</div>
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JensVeganEatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06523243650515118632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5184175482285587270.post-29993754330732784772013-03-09T11:24:00.004-08:002013-03-09T11:24:54.827-08:00Kale Pesto & Parmesan<div>
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This is basically two recipes: <i>vegan kale pesto</i>, and a vegan alternative to <i>parmesan</i>.<div>
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To make it extra healthy and awesome, I substituted the pasta itself for 'vegetable spaghetti'. I used a julienne peeler (but I'm sure a spiraliser would be even better) to cut carrots & courgettes into fine strips, then steamed them for a few minutes.</div>
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<br />Finding a good vegan pesto can be difficult, but this is not just good. It's amazing. Really.<br />Using the kale added extra flavour & nutrition. Or, as my partner put it, made it taste 'like pesto, but better'.<br /></div>
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<li>150g curly kale</li>
<li>large handful fresh basil</li>
<li>4 cloves garlic (finely chopped)</li>
<li>juice of half a lemon</li>
<li>4 Tablespoons (Tbsp.) oil (ideally extra virgin olive oil)</li>
<li>1 Tbsp. nutritional yeast</li>
<li>handful whole almonds</li>
<li>1/4 teaspoon (tsp.) salt</li>
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1. Steam the kale for a few minutes. If you don't have a steamer, microwave or boil it for 1 minute. Drain & put to one side.</div>
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3. Add all the other ingredients to the blender. Blend thoroughly, stopping to stir intermittently. If your blender struggles with this, add a tablespoon of water.</div>
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This is similarly delicious, and even simpler. Plus, it takes no more than a few minutes to make.</div>
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This makes a good cupful or so, so store leftovers in a sealed tub at room temperature.<br />Perfect for sprinkling generously over any pasta dish!</div>
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1. Throw it all in the blender & pulse until it resembles fine breadcrumbs....Done. Ta-da!</div>
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JensVeganEatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06523243650515118632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5184175482285587270.post-20230130123426344452013-03-02T04:57:00.001-08:002013-03-02T04:57:55.243-08:00Raw chocolate berry kebabsEasy. Quick. Delicious. Healthy.<br />
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It's essentially just berries on bamboo skewers, drizzled with raw vegan chocolate. What's not to love?!<br />
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I love raw chocolate. It's like regular chocolate, only richer & fuller-flavoured. Plus, it melts at a lower temperature, so really melts in your mouth. Not to mention that it's free from refined sugar, and packed full of goodness. Who knew chocolate could be a health food?!<br />
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<li>1 Tbsp. Lucuma powder</li>
<li>2 Tbsp. Fruit syrup (or agave nectar/date syrup)</li>
<li>pinch cinnamon</li>
<li>1 teaspoon (tsp.) vanilla extract</li>
<li>4 Tbsp. melted cacao butter (or coconut oil, if you prefer)</li>
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This 'cake' was spectacular: pretty, healthy & delicious!<br />It consists of layers of chocolate brownie, chunky coconut-vanilla cream, and a rich berry cream.<br />It takes some time, and a bit of preparation. But it's definitely worth it!<br />It also involves lots of blending, so you'll need a tough blender or food processor that can cope with it!<br /><br /><b>Recipe</b><br />
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1. Put 1 cup of cashew nuts in a bowl, cover with cold water & refrigerate for at least 3 hours...This is the preparation bit I told you about!<br />
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<li>3/4 cup currants (or raisins)</li>
<li>1 cup brazil nuts</li>
<li>1 cup oats</li>
<li>1/2 cup pitted dates</li>
<li>1 Tablespoon (Tbsp.) raw cacao powder</li>
<li>1 Tbsp. date syrup (or agave, fruit syrup, or the sweetener of your choice)</li>
<li>1 teaspoon (tsp.) vanilla extract</li>
<li>2 Tbsp. goji berries</li>
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<li>2 tsp. vanilla extract</li>
<li>1 chopped (medium to large) banana</li>
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<li>2 Tbsp. date syrup or agave</li>
<li>4.5 Tbsp. melted coconut oil</li>
<li>1 cup mixed red berries (blueberries, raspberries, cherries, redcurrants, blackberries, strawberries...whatever you can get your hands on!)</li>
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These are really simple to make, packed full of goodness (vitamins, antioxidants, protein, omega-3s...), and absolutely delicious. The tang of the berries goes perfectly with the bitterness of the cocoa.<br />I defrosted frozen berries, as that's all I had to-hand, but I'm sure fresh ones would be even better.<br /><br /><b>Recipe</b><br />1. Put 3/4 of a cup of oats into a blender, and blend to a coarse flour-like texture. Put aside in a large bowl.<br />
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<li>2 Tablespoons (Tbsp.) agave nectar</li>
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3. Blend 1 cup of mixed nuts & seeds, of your choice.<br />I used walnuts, cashews, almonds, and an omega seed mix that included pumpkin seeds, sesame, golden linseed and sunflower seeds. At first, it will become a chunky mixture, then a coarse flour, then the oils will start to come out & it'll start sticking together a little. Keep blending, stirring intermittently, until you reach this point. Then add it to the bowl with the previous ingredients.</div>
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<li>2 Tbsp. raw cacao powder</li>
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Over the last 9 months or so, I've fallen in love with exercise.<br />
I'm working out 5 days a week now, so my diet has changed too.<br />
I've cut down massively on refined sugar, white carbohydrates, fats and processed foods. Instead, I'm eating a diet high in protein and with vast quantities of fresh fruit and vegetables.<br />
So what do I do when I want a treat, or my partner pesters me for junk food? The answer's pretty simple really. Go RAW!<br />
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These chocolate brownies are one of the most delicious things I've ever eaten, are quick and easy to make, and are actually pretty good for you! What more could you ask for?!<br />
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1. Put 1 cup of walnuts and 4 Tablespoons (Tbsp.) of oats in a blender, and blend to a coarse flour-like consistency. Put aside in a large bowl.<br />
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<li>1/2 cup stoned dates</li>
<li>3 Tbsp. melted coconut oil</li>
<li>1.5 teaspoons (tsp.) vanilla extract</li>
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<li>2 Tbsp. <a href="http://www.sweetfreedom.co.uk/" target="_blank">fruit syrup</a> (or agave nectar)</li>
<li>pinch cinnamon</li>
<li>2 Tbsp. raw cacao powder</li>
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Oh, and these are awesome.<br />
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1. Mix the following in a large bowl & stir well with a fork<br />
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<li>5.5 oz white sugar</li>
<li>2 heaped tablespoons (ideally Dutch-processed) cocoa powder</li>
<li>1.5 teaspoon (tsp.) baking powder</li>
<li>pinch cinamon</li>
<li>1 tsp. vanilla extract</li>
<li>pinch salt</li>
<li>1-2 tsp. egg replacer</li>
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Simply make a bowl of your favourite vegan vanilla cake mix, and one of your favourite chocolate cake mix. You may want to make them a little thicker than usual, to ensure the two cake mixes don't mix together too much.<br />
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<li>1/2 a cup brown rice flour</li>
<li>2 tsp. <a href="http://www.orgran.com/products/174/" target="_blank">egg replacer</a></li>
<li>1/4 tsp. salt</li>
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<li>4oz plain flour</li>
<li>4oz caster sugar</li>
<li>4oz dairy-free margarine</li>
<li><a href="http://www.orgran.com/products/174/" target="_blank">Egg replacer</a> for 2 eggs</li>
<li>1 rounded teaspoon (tsp.) of baking powder</li>
<li>1.5 heaped tablespoons cocoa powder</li>
<li>1 tsp. vanilla extract</li>
<li>1 tsp. almond or chocolate extract</li>
<li>Generous pinch cinnamon</li>
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You can grate, chop julienne or use a julienne peeler to do this. Just use whatever you have!<br /><br />1. Julienne your vegetables: One red pepper, a carrot & a 10cm piece of cucumber.<br />2. Add the juice of half a lemon, half a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and a teaspoon of agave nectar. Then mix it all together well, with a fork.<br />
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1. Pre-boil the red rice for about 20 minutes, then drain. Use about 80g of uncooked rice per person/portion.<br />
2. Finely-chop, or crush, about 2 cloves* of garlic (*all given amounts are per portion being cooked).<br />
3. Wash and chop half a red pepper, one carrot, a handful of green beans and a handful or so of broccoli.<br />
4. Chop a block of tofu into cubes. I used a smoked tofu, with almonds and sesame seeds.<br />
5. Throw the vegetables, tofu and garlic in a wok with olive oil, on a medium heat. Add sweetcorn too.<br />
6. Cook for a few minutes and then add the rice.<br />
7. Crumble one or two vegetable stock cubes (to taste) over it, and stir in. Also add about 1 tablespoon of madeira (or white) whine per portion.<br />
8. Continue to cook on a medium heat, stiring continuously, until the rice is fully cooked. Add a handful or so of raw spinach about one minute before finishing, and stir it in until wilted.<br />
9. Stir in some sundried/slow-roasted tomatos and EAT.<br /><br />
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<br />So I started off by making the obvious classic: <b>Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni</b>. I made it pretty lazily, so this is an easy recipe. It just takes some time.<br />
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1. Mix one tub of 'Better than Ricotta Cheese' with a fork, in a large bowl, with the following...<br />
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<li>one crumbled vegetable oxo cube (or similar vegan stock cube).</li>
<li>1 teaspoon (tsp.) dried oregano</li>
<li>Handful fresh basil leaves. Washed and torn.</li>
<li>2 cloves of garlic, minced/finely chopped.</li>
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2. Stir-in 500g fresh spinach. Washed and torn.<br />
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<li>10oz plain four (I used a gluten-free flour blend)</li>
<li>1 teaspoon (tsp.) bicarbonate of soda</li>
<li>Pinch salt</li>
<li>4oz dairy-free spread (I used <a href="http://www.puredairyfree.co.uk/index.php" target="_blank">Pure Olive spread</a>)</li>
<li>2.5oz date syrup</li>
<li>1.5oz agave nectar</li>
<li>2 tsp. egg-replacer (I used <a href="http://www.orgran.com/products/174/" target="_blank">"No Egg"</a>)</li>
<li>3 large or 4 medium bananas - Mashed first into a thick pulp, in a separate bowl.</li>
<li>pinch cinnamon</li>
<li>1 tsp. vanilla extract</li>
<li>1 Tablespoon (Tbsp.) oatbran</li>
<li>1 tsp. ground flax seed (linseed)</li>
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JensVeganEatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06523243650515118632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5184175482285587270.post-32946294787221712032012-10-18T09:17:00.003-07:002012-10-18T09:17:29.215-07:00Nutty Chocolate Fudge Protein Bars!I've fallen in love with exercise lately. And, with that, my dietary needs have changed too.<br />
So I've been working on making some of my old recipes healthier, and coming up with new ones.<br />
So what's today's healthy and delicious vegan treat? <b>Nutty Chocolate Fudge Protein bars!</b><br />
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There are various vegan protein bars commercially available nowadays, but if you're looking to save a little money and avoid refined sugar and scary processed ingredients, this is the recipe for you!<br />These are easy and quick to make too, so what are you waiting for?<br /><br />1. Throw the following in a blender. Blend intermittently, stopping to stir at intervals of 1 minute or so, until it resembles fine breadcrumbs...<br />
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<li>1 rounded Tbsp. cashew nuts</li>
<li>1 rounded Tbsp. brazil nuts</li>
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<li>60g protein isolate (I used soya, but pea, rice, hemp or other proteins would work too)</li>
<li>1 teaspoon (tsp.) vanilla extract</li>
<li>2 heaped Tbsp. cocoa powder.</li>
<li>2 rounded Tbsp. oatbran</li>
<li>2 rounded Tbsp. oats</li>
<li>2 rounded Tbsp. peanut butter</li>
<li>3 Tbsp. Agave nectar</li>
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<li>1 teaspoon (tsp) ground linseed</li>
<li>1 Tbsp. dessicated coconut</li>
<li>1 Tbsp. date syrup</li>
<li>4 Tbsp cashew nuts</li>
<li>2 tsp. mixed seeds</li>
<li>2 Tbsp. currants</li>
<li>2 Tbsp. cocoa powder</li>
<li>2 Tbsp. dried cranberries</li>
<li>1 tsp. unsweetened soya milk</li>
<li>Pinch cinnamon & a few drops of vanilla extract</li>
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If you're stuck for a main protein in a vegan roast, whether it's a gathering of friends or a christmas dinner, I'd really recommend this.<br />
You'll need gluten flour, which can be hard to find. In the UK, you can order online this from <a href="http://www.flourbin.com/cgi-bin/psProdSrch.cgi?search_text=&formCategory=Gluten+Powder" target="_blank">Flourbin</a>. Or if you're in London, you can buy it at <a href="http://www.vegancross.co.uk/" target="_blank">Vx</a>, a vegan boutique in Kings Cross.<br />
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Mix these dry ingredients with a large bowl, using a fork.<br />
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<li>1/4 teaspoon (tsp) garlic powder</li>
<li>1/2 tsp mild curry powder</li>
<li>1/2 tbsp nutritional yeast</li>
<li>2 tsp vegan bouillon powder (or powdered vegetable stock)</li>
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<li>3 tbsp sunflower oil</li>
<li>1 tsp soya sauce</li>
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I started by making my usual chocolate cupcakes, as follows...<br />
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Mix the following in a bowl:<br />
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<li>6oz non-dairy margarine</li>
<li>6oz white sugar</li>
<li>2 teaspoons (tsps) white sugar</li>
<li>1 heaped tablespoon cocoa powder</li>
<li>2 level tsps egg replacer</li>
<li>1.5 heaped tsps baking powder.</li>
<li>1.5 cups unsweetened soya milk</li>
<li>1 tsp vanilla extract</li>
<li>1 tsp chocolate extract (if you can find it!)</li>
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Stir/whisk thoroughly with a fork until it becomes a custard-like texture. Or, if you're feeling lazy, just throw it in a blender.<br />
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Use a melon baller to scoop out a little bowl shape in each cupcake. Then fill this bowl with peanut butter. I used a mix of smooth and crunchy as I couldn't decide which would be best!</div>
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Cover with melted chocolate (I used plain) and refrigerate.<br />
Try to resist them until they're set. Then devour!<br />
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">I was rather low on food, so threw together some of the few things I did have. And it made these delicious, mostly raw, chocolate and puffed spelt discs. I then topped them with red fruits from the garden...</span></div>
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These were so quick to make, and taste amazing, yet are surprisingly healthy. Seriously, try them!<br />
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Throw the following in a blender:<br />
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<li>Handful of dates (i.e. 8-10)</li>
<li>2 tbsp. mixed seeds (e.g. sunflower, pumpkin, sesame)</li>
<li>2 tbsp. barley milk (or any other milk substitute)</li>
<li>Pinch cinnamon</li>
<li>1 teaspoon (tsp.) vanilla extract</li>
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Tip: To melt your coconut oil or cacao butter without burning or boiling it, try putting the jar/bottle in a bowl of boiling water for a few minutes.</div>
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Remove it from the blender once it reaches a consistency somewhere between melted chocolate and PVA glue (mmm.. :P), with coarse bits in. Pour it into a bowl and stir-in:<br />
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Press into the mould of your choice with a teaspoon. Use your fingers to form a dip on the surface, then refrigerate until set. Finally, remove from the moulds and fill with red fruits. EAT!<br />
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I roughly used <a href="http://allrecipes.co.uk/recipe/9081/ginger-loaf-cake.aspx" target="_blank">this recipe</a> for proportions, but changed the butter for non-dairy margarine, the milk for unsweetened soya milk, and the egg for <a href="http://www.orgran.com/products/174/" target="_blank">"No Egg"</a>. Of course, I also changed the dried ginger for about 3 tablespoons of fresh, peeled (and finely-chopped) ginger.<br />
I also added a generous sprinkle of cinnamon and a pinch of ground nutmeg, and used golden syrup instead of treacle.<br />
I also suggest cooking it for a little less than the recipe indicates.<br /><br />
This was so good that it only lasted a few hours in my house! So I made another...which didn't last much longer.<br /></div>
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I basically used <a href="http://amandascookin.com/2010/05/peanut-butter-cookies-soft-and-chewy.html" target="_blank">this recipe</a>, but veganised it by changing the milk for unsweetened soya and the egg for one teaspoon of <a href="http://www.ecogreenstore.co.uk/images/6174.jpg" target="_blank">egg-replacer</a>.<br />
Then, for the shortening, I used both vegetable shortening and dairy-free sunflower spread. And I added flaked almonds.<br />
They're soft and chewy, but the almonds give a nice crunch.JensVeganEatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06523243650515118632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5184175482285587270.post-28790776549177714142011-11-14T09:55:00.000-08:002011-11-14T09:55:46.749-08:00Turkish Sütlaç with Cinnamon baked Apples<em style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; line-height: 16px;">Sütlaç is basically a Turkish version of Rice pudding. It's essentially made with milk and coarsely-ground rice, with sugar, vanilla and a little cinnamon and nutmeg. I made mine with soya milk, but made a little twist on the original by adding a sugar </em><em style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; line-height: 16px;">brûlée topping, and serving with Bramley apple slices, baked in golden syrup with plenty of cinnamon.<br />
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