Category: Food

Vegan Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies

September 21, 2022

Easy 5 Ingredient Recipe That’s Ready In 15 to 20 Minutes

KITCHEN TOOLS: Large mixing bowl, cookie sheet

INGREDIENTS
  • 3 very ripe bananas
  • 1⁄3 cup oil
  • 2 cups quick cooking oats
  • 1⁄2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • cooking spray or oil
  • Substitution: Replace chocolate chips with raisins, chopped walnuts or pecans.
  • Option: If dough is too dry, add some plant based milk.

INSTRUCTIONS
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large mixing bowl mash bananas until smooth.
  • Stir in oil, oats, chocolate chips, and vanilla extract.
  • Lightly oil a cookie sheet.
  • Spoon about 2 tablespoons of cookie mixture onto the cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes.
  • Recipe makes 24 cookies.

Walnut Molasses Bran Muffins Recipe

September 14, 2022
An Easy Recipe That’s Ready In 12 to 15 Minutes

KITCHEN TOOLS: 2 large mixing bowls, 12 cup muffin tin, 12 paper muffin cups (optional)

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 cup wheat bran
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1//2 cup molasses
  • 3/4 cup applesauce
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 beaten eggs

INSTRUCTIONS
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine bran, flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
  • Stir in nuts and raisins. Set dry mixture aside.
  • In a separate bowl combine all moist ingredients.
  • Add moist ingredients to dry ingredients.
  • Stir mixture until moistened.
  • Spoon batter into oiled muffin tin or paper muffin cups.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Recipe makes 12 muffins.

Walnut Cranberry Quick Bread Recipe

September 14, 2022

KITCHEN TOOLS: 2 large mixing bowls, 9 x 5 x 3 loaf pan

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cup unbleached white flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup wheat bran
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/3 cup oil

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl mix together moist ingredients. Set aside.
  • Combine dry ingredients in a separate mixing bowl.
  • Add dry mixture to moist mixture and combine well.
  • Pour batter into an oiled loaf pan.
  • Bake 55 to 60 minutes or until bread is firm at the center.
  • Allow loaf to cool before slicing.
  • Optional toppings: Yogurt, Vanilla Ice Cream, Whipped Cream

Vegan Corn Tacos Recipe

August 27, 2022

Vegan Corn Tacos with Avocado and Tomato

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 1/2 cups hot water
  • 1 cup TVP (textured vegetable protein)
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 medium diced onion
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
  • salt to taste
  • tortillas
  • cayenne pepper to taste
  • preferred toppings
INSTRUCTIONS
  • Place the TVP In a medium bowl. Stir 1 cup hot water into the TVP.
  • Set aside TVP and allow to absorb the water.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over low-medium heat.
  • Add garlic to skillet. Saute about 3 – 4 minutes
  • Add onion to skillet. Saute until soft.
  • Drain any remaining water from TVP.
  • Add TVP to onions and garlic mixture. Combine well.
  • Add tomato paste, taco seasoning, and 1/2 cup water. Combine well.
  • Cook mixture over low-medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes stirring continuously.
  • Add vinegar. Stir into mixture.
  • Add salt and cayenne pepper to taste.
  • Warm tortillas in a lightly oiled skillet over low flame.
  • Recipe makes 8 tortillas.
  • Toppings: Shredded lettuce, Alfafla Sprouts, Grated Cheese, Fresh Cilantro Leaves, Chopped Tomatos, Chopped Avocado

Corn Bread Recipe

August 20, 2022

Easy Corn Bread Recipe

Ready In Less Than A Half Hour

Cooking Tools: 2 Medium Size Mixing Bowls, Medium Size Cake Pan

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup corn meal
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup wheat germ
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1 cup milk plus 1 tablespoon honey

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Mix dry ingredients. Set aside.
  • Combine moist ingredients in another bowl.
  • Stir moist ingredients into the dry ingredients. Combine well with spoon or fork.
  • Oil round cake pan. Pour batter into pan.
  • Bake at 425 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.
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