https://youtu.be/SYXx7OPTUUU Ingredients 1/2 a large cucumber (peeled if liked) and chopped1/2 cup fresh mint leaves1/2 cup fresh lemon juice1/2 cup water1-2 tbs maple syrup (to taste)sparkling water Method Blend all ingredients (except sparkling water) until smooth. Pour into glasses halfway full, then top with some sparkling water. (Add ice if liked) Double the recipe to... Continue Reading →
Marzipan Truffles
https://youtu.be/mWQmXtHbvgs Ingredients 1 cup almonds1 tb maple syrup1 tsp almond extractAbout 3/4 cup dark chocolate (70% cocoa) choppedExtra dark chocolate for making chocolate shavingsOptional - citrus dust (see my recipe for this!) Method Blend the almonds until fairly fine. Mix with the syrup and almond extract and knead to form a paste. Roll into about... Continue Reading →
White Christmas (Slice)
https://youtu.be/l5iCG9DpZVI Ingredients 2 cups desiccated coconut1 cup mixed, dried fruit of choice (use a mix of colours eg: apricots, ginger, cranberries, goji berries, sultanas ect)1/2 - 3/4 cup roasted nuts of choice (use some pistachios if you want a green colour, you can also roast nuts using my spicy roast nut recipe!)1 cup cashews soaked... Continue Reading →
Vegan Baileys & Whiskey Sour
https://youtu.be/6bjnqhT0NeM Baileys Ingredients: 1 cup coconut cream1 tb coconut syrup1 tsp vanilla extract1 tb expresso powder1/4 cup whiskey Method Blend everything together until smooth. Put in a glass or glasses with ice if liked. Can top with whipped coconut cream and a drizzle of coconut syrup, or add in a scoop of vegan whiskey ice... Continue Reading →
White Chocolate & Strawberry ‘Eggnog’
https://youtu.be/Q6pzHNwqgoU Ingredients 1/2 cup almond milk (or any plant based milk)1/2 cup coconut cream1 & 1/2 tb melted cacao butter1 & 1/2 tb cashew butter1 tsp maple syrup1 & 1/2 tsp vanilla1/4 - 1/2 tsp each cinnamon, nutmegpinch salt1/4 - 1 cup frozen strawberries Method Blend all ingredients except berries, until smooth. Take out 3/4... Continue Reading →
Vegan White Chocolate
https://youtu.be/bfIo7RW6P9s Ingredients 1/2 cup metled cacao butter1/4 cup cashew butter (at room temp) Or coconut butter melted1 tb maple syrup1 tsp vanillapinch salt Method All ingredients should be at room temperature. Blend all ingredients together till smooth. Pour onto a tray lined with baking paper - or into chocolate moulds. Put in the freezer to... Continue Reading →
Apple Crumble Custard Pies
https://youtu.be/-5LtYxgDYnk Ingredients 2 medium apples or 3-4 small apples, cored (best to use an apple corer) Crumble Mixture: 1/8 cup almonds (crushed)1/8 cup walnuts (crushed)1/8 cup oat flour1 tsp coconut sugar1/2 tsp each cinnamon, ginger1/4 tsp each cloves, nutmegpinch salt2 tsp melted coconut oil Custard Mixture: 1/2 cup cashews soaked in boiling water 15-20mins then... Continue Reading →
Sweet Carrot Chips with Cream Cheese Dip
https://youtu.be/XM_n26domQU Carrot Chips Ingredients 3 medium carrots2 tb cornflour1 tsp cinnamon1 tsp ground ginger1/2 tsp cardamon1/4 tsp nutmegsalt & pepper to taste1 tb crushed walnuts1 tb olive oil1/2 tb maple syrup1/2 tsp citrus peel dust (optional) Method Peel carrots and cut into thin slices (long or oval however oval works well for this). Mix in... Continue Reading →
Dirty Chai Latte (Hot or Cold)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_761ItC9jr8 Ingredients 2 cups boiling water2 black tea or chai tea bags (or 2tb loose leaf tea)1 piece of cinnamon stick2 green cardamon pods5 clovesA little piece of grated fresh ginger1-2 tb instant espresso coffee powder (quantity can be adjusted to taste)2tsp - 1tb coconut sugar or maple syrup (quantity can be adjusted to taste)2... Continue Reading →
Citrus Peel Dust
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tf82CaWs7Qo&feature=youtu.be Ingredients Zest from any type of citrus Method Cut the zest off the citrus fruit using a vegetable peeler to make long strips, leaving the white pith on the fruit. Place the strips on a tray lined with baking paper and bake until going curly and crisp. 130°C for about 40-60mins. Cool - then... Continue Reading →