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NO-BAKE CARROT CAKE BITES

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I created these carrot cake bites not only for spring, but as something quick and easy you can whip up for celebrations like Easter, birthday parties, baby showers, and more! They require  9 basic ingredients  (that you likely have on hand right now),  1 food processor , and just  30 minutes  to make! They’re also  naturally-sweetened ,  grain-free  (if you’re into that kind of thing),  rich in healthy fats , and flavored with  health-promoting spices  like ginger and cinnamon! Let’s (not) bake! The base for these bites is medjool dates, walnuts, and fresh grated carrot. Then I added ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg for that quintessential carrot cake flavor. To help the mixture form and add more natural sweetness, I opted for coconut flour (almond flour will also work here). Lastly, I threw in some raisins (even though I’m not the biggest fan), because they feel essential to the carrot cake vibe. Once the cake mixture is ready, simply scoop into bites and roll into balls, at which point y

VEGAN CHOCOLATE PROTEIN PUDDING (TWO WAYS!)

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What’s more amazing than chocolate pudding? A healthier, protein-packed version! We’ve been pudding fans since forever and chocolate is our absolute favorite (obviously). But any time we can make a dessert healthier without compromising flavor, we’re in! With  more than 10 grams of protein per serving , this naturally-sweetened,  6 ingredient ,  1 blender  protein pudding is a winner. Plus, we created two versions: one with cashews and one with black beans! Let’s do this! There are  lots  of reasons to love this pudding, but one of them is its simplicity. It starts with soaking then draining the cashews, or rinsing and draining black beans (yes,  beans in dessert again !). Next, the black beans (or cashews) are blended with nut milk, cocoa or cacao powder, sweetener, and sea salt until smooth and creamy. Then the pudding goes in the refrigerator to chill. Once chilled,  the texture is more like chocolate mousse (!!) than pudding . Swoon! HOW TO MAKE NUT-FREE VEGAN PUDDING We wanted to