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Peanut Butter & Jelly Snack Bars
By jeenikeen
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (176 C) and line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper
- 1 cup (90 g) gluten free rolled oats
- 1 cup (112 g) raw almonds
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 2 Tbsp (24 g) coconut sugar
- 4 1/2 Tbsp (68 g) coconut oil, melted
- 3/4 cup (300 g) strawberry jam (ensure vegan friendliness)
- 1/2 cup (80 g) frozen or fresh strawberries (or raspberries), chopped
- 2 Tbsp (32 g) natural salted creamy peanut butter
- optional: 2 Tbsp (18 g) roasted salted peanuts, chopped
Crispy Breaded Tofu Steaks
By jeenikeen
1. Drain the tofu, and cut into your steak sized pieces
- 1 Block Extra Firm Tofu
- 4 Cloves Garlic
- 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup
- 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Water
- 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
- 1/2 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs (plus more if needed) *see notes
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil (or enough to fry the tofu)
- A Side of Your Favourite BBQ Sauce for Dipping
Cranberry Spice Granola Bars
By jeenikeen
Preheat the oven to 325°
- 1 tsp. butter
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
- 1 cup dried sweetened cranberries
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups brown rice crisp cereal
- 3/4 cup brown rice syrup
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp. ground cardamom
- pinch ginger
Blueberry Coffee Cake
By jeenikeen
Blueberry lovers will swoon when they sink their teeth into this sweet coffee cake
- CAKE:
- 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed and drained
- STRUESEL TOPPING:
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
Best Ever Vegan Baked Beans
By jeenikeen
1. Coat the bottom of a skillet (use a medium, oven-safe skillet if you've got one) with oil and place over medium-...
- 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, sliced into thin strips
- 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup tomato paste
- 2 tbsp. vegan Worchestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp. blackstrap molasses
- 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbps. soy sauce
- 1 tbsp. prepared mustard
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 tsp. liquid smoke (optional)
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2-14 oz. cans navy beans or great northern beans
- salt and pepper to taste
Yam and White Bean Hash (vegan)
By jeenikeen
Add the olive oil to a large pan over medium heat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium russet potato, diced
- 1 medium yam, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 cup fresh spinach, sliced into thin ribbons
- 2 cups cooked white beans
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 green onions, chopped
- freshly-ground sea salt and black pepper to taste
Roasted Veggie Burgers
By jeenikeen
serves 8
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 small Yellow beets, quartered
- 1 medium yellow onion, coarsely chopped
- 1 medium carrot, cut into chunks
- salt and fresh pepper, to taste
- 1 cup millet
- 1/2 cup peanuts
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
- 2 slices whole wheat bread, lightly toasted and torn into pieces
- 1 Tbsp blue cheese crumbles
Chewy Granola Bars
By jeenikeen
Preheat the oven to 350F. Line an 8″ x 8″ x 2″ pan in one direction with parchment paper, allowing it to go u...
- 1 2/3 1 2/3 2/3 cups quick rolled oats
- 1/2 to 3/4 1/2 to 3/4 to cup granulated sugar (use more for a sweetness akin to most purchased bars; use less for a mildly sweet bar)
- 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup oat flour (or 1/3 cup oats, processed till finely ground in a food processor or blender)
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 to 3 2 to 3 10 to 15 fruits and nuts (total of 10 to 15 ounces)*
- 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup peanut butter or another nut butter (I used almond butter) (optional)
- 1 1 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, namely because I was not convinced that the flavor came through)
- 6 6 6 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup honey, maple syrup or corn syrup
- 2 2 2 tablespoons light corn syrup (see Note above)
- 1 1 1 tablespoon water
Recipe: Vegan Tofu and Vegetable Pot Pie
By jeenikeen
The secret to this crust is chilling the ingredients and tools
- Crust:
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 stick or 1/2 cup frozen Earth Balance Vegan Buttery Sticks
- ice water
- Filling:
- 8 ounces super or extra firm tofu
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced potato
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped sage
- 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
- salt and pepper
- Special Equipment:
- 2 (12-ounce) ramekins or other oven-safe dishes
Pecan Bars
By jeenikeen
Heat oven to 350°F. Unroll dough and press in bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of a 9x13-inch pan
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent rolls
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 2 Tbsp butter or margarine, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 egg, beaten