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Use this recipe as a framework to spark your creativity, and experiment with different combinations. Makes 2 large fruit roll-ups 2 cups apricots or strawberries, fresh or frozen and thawed 2 large bananas, peeled(or 1 cup applesauce, or ½ cup dried apples) • In blender, process apricots or strawberries until fairly smooth. Add bananas and process until […]
This rich and creamy dessert combines two beloved holiday tastes, dark chocolate and pomegranates, and comes together quickly. It has the added bonus of requiring no cooking time, so you have more time to do other things you love. Crust 2 cups almond flour ¼–½ cup cacao powder, to taste ¹⁄³ cup coconut oil, melted […]
Wash and cut your fruit of choice—the options are endless, but strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries make a great combination for the summer. Add fruit to yogurt. If you want the yogurt to be on the sweeter side, mix in a little honey, maple syrup, or vanilla extract before stirring in all the fruit. Pour the […]
It only takes 12 minutes to make this delicious dessert—and that includes the time it takes to come to pressure. Yield: 8 servings ¼ cup coconut oil or vegan butter 6–8 apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (6 cups) ½ cup dried cranberries ¹⁄³ cup water ¼ cup + 2 […]
Baked pears make an elegant dessert with very little effort.
This sweet treat is delicious plain or served with fresh berries, pitted cherries, or sliced peaches. Yield: 4 cups (8 servings) 2 (14-ounce) cans coconut milk ½ cup granulated sugar, preferably organic 1 teaspoon vanilla extract In blender, process coconut milk, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and thoroughly mixed. Pour mixture into […]
Ingredients: 1/3 c. apple juice 1/2 c. frozen strawberries 1 frozen banana Directions: Break banana into 4-inch pieces and place in the blender with the juice. Blend until smooth, adding strawberries one at a time. Serve in tall glasses. Nutritional Information: Makes 2 servings. Per 1-cup serving: calories: 91; protein: 4 percent RDA; fat: 4 […]
Ingredients: 1 3/4 c. whole-wheat flour 2 T. baking powder 1/4 t. salt 1/4 c. soy margarine 1/2 c. dates 1/2 c. apricots 3/4 c. soy milk 1/4 c. apple juice 1/4 t. melted soy margarine (for tops of scones) Directions: In a large mixing bowl, mix together all dry ingredients. With a pastry cutter […]
Ingredients: 1 orange (preferably naval), peeled 1 c. frozen banana chunks 1 c. frozen mango chunks 1/2 to 1 c. fortified soy milk or rice milk Directions: Cut orange in half and remove any seeds. Place in a blender with banana, mango, and soy or rice milk. Blend until thick and very smooth, 2 to […]
Ingredients: 1 c. blueberries (frozen) 1/2 c. pineapple chunks (frozen) 1 t. vanilla 1 T. pure maple syrup 1/2 c. soy milk garnish fresh strawberries Directions: Put all ingredients in blender; blend until smooth. Serve in glass dishes; garnish with fresh strawberries. Yield: Two 1/2-cup servings plus 1/4-cup serving. Nutritional Information: Per serving: calories: 47; […]