We are Costco fiends! Ever tried their Aussie bites? A sinful dessert disguised as a healthy snack… But you didn’t fool us, M. Jelinek, ha! Ha! Ha! Here’s a really simple, edited version – more energy, less fat and (way) less sugar. 10 min to prepare, 12 to bake – All done in less than half an…
Tag: Gluten-free
Golden coconut macaroons [GF]
Another edited, lovely Minimalist baker post. The turmeric might come accross as a lttle earthy if you have a super-taster in your household. I find that it settles overnight however. Ingredients: 3 cups unsweetened, shredded coconut 1 tsp ground turmeric 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground cardamon pinch black pepper 6 heaping TBSP ground…
Tempeh (or seitan) + quinoa thai salad bowl with peanut (or almond) sauce [GF]
This one can be made soy-free by substituting the tempeh for seitan, and peanut free by using almond butter in lieu of peanut. Whether you’re using one or the other, the preparation is the same, and yields a delicious, satisfying and nutritious meal. Ingredients: For the peanut (or almond) sauce: 1/3c peanut or almond butter…
Soft+creamy vegan cheese, cashew-based [GF]
Surprisingly, I do not miss cheese that much. I found tasty replacements… And I still eat real cheese every now and then, I just hardly buy it. I decided to eat more vegan because of how it made me feel… And sometimes, cheese tastes quite good (insert a glass of wine, or two). Ingredients: 1/2c…
Cocoa fudge black bean brownies energy bites [GF]
These are not sweet at all, I like to eat one before a long afternoon run. Ingredients: 1 thumb-size chunk fresh ginger 6 pitted dates 2 TBSP flaxmeal + 5 TBSP water 1x15oz can black beans, rinsed+ drained 1 TBSP coconut oil 2 TBSP avocado (about the half of a small one) 1/4c unsweetened cocoa…
Soft+creamy vegan cheese, soy-based [GF]
I adapted this recipe from Scott Jurek’s Eat & Run book (http://scottjurek.com/eatandrun/recipes/). I solely credit this man for my deciding to explore veganism. I was sold when I read that I could eat anything I wanted without putting on weight if I followed a plant-based diet. OK, it not may be completely true since I do not…