Recipes
Sweet:
Vegan Pumpkin Pie:
- Author: albopepper.com
- This pumpkin pie is dairy free, egg free and gluten free. It also is free of refined sugar. Oh, and it tastes great!
- Filling:
- 15 oz Pumpkin Purée
- 12 oz Silken Tofu, Firm
- 6.5 oz Dates
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Ginger
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
- 1/16 tsp (pinch) Clove
- 1/16 tsp (pinch) Allspice
- Crust:
- 1 cup Oats, ground into flour
- 1/2 cup Almond Flour
- 1/2 cup Walnuts
- 3 Tbs Ground Flax
- 3 Tbs Soy Milk
- 1 Tbs Maple Syrup
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Heat oven to 350° F with rack in center. Select round, non-stick pie pan, but do not grease it.
- Combine all dry crust ingredients in food processor. Cover & pulse until mixed.
- Drizzle in liquid ingredients & mix until everything clings together.
- Press into bottom & sides of pie pan. Place pan in freezer.
- Add pumpkin, tofu, dates, vanilla & spices into food processor / blender. Blend until well puréed (smooth & creamy).
- Pour or spoon filling into crust. Spread with spatula.
- Bake 350° F about 30 minutes.
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Total time: - Yield: 6 Servings
- Fat: 15.4g (per serving)
Saturated Fat: 1.5g (per serving)
Sodium: 12mg (per serving)
Calories: 286 (per serving)
Fiber: 6.7g (per serving)Carrot Cake Muffins (Plant-based):
- Author: albopepper.com
- These carrot cake muffins are dairy free, egg free, gluten free and extremely delicious!
- Cake:
- 1 1/2 Tbs Flax Seeds, ground
- 1 1/8 cup Maple Syrup
- 2/3 cup Soy Milk
- 1 Tbs Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 240g Oat Flour
- 90g Almond Flour
- 90g Garbanzo Flour
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Potassium Baking Soda [Potassium Bicarbonate]
- 1 1/4 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Ground Ginger
- 1/4 tsp Allspice
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
- 308g Grated Carrots
- 1/2 cup Raisins (soft)
- Optional Icing:
- 3 oz Cashews
- 5 oz Medjool Dates
- 1 cup Soy Milk (Unsweetened)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Zest of 1 Lemon
- Prep Icing: Place cashews & dates into blender, pressing down into bottom.
- Pour on soy milk & add lemon zest & vanilla extract.
- Place in fridge for 1 hour.
- Afterwards, blend at high speed until smooth & creamy. Transfer to container & chill.
- Cake: Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Mix ground flax into soy milk, apple cider vinegar, vanilla & maple syrup. Set aside.
- In large mixing bowl, combine oat flour, almond flour, garbanzo flour, baking powder, baking soda & spices.
- Pour liquids into bowl with dry mixture. Stir.
- Add carrots & raisins. Mix thoroughly.
- Spoon into silicone muffin pan.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Let cake cool. Apply icing.
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- NUTRITION PER SERVING (excluding icing):Fat: 6.3g
Saturated Fat: 0.7g
Sodium: 107mg
Calories: 268
Fiber: 5.2g
Potassium: 542mgMixed Berry Sheet Cobbler:
- Adapted by: albopepper.com
- A delicious low fat berry cobbler that requires very little prep work!
- Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cup Organic Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
- 1 Tbs Baking Powder (1320mg sodium / 744mg potassium)
- 1 1/3 cup Soy Milk Unsweetened (100mg sodium / 466mg potassium)
- 1/3 cup Maple Syrup
- 2 tsp Vanilla
- 2 1/4 cup Frozen Mixed Berries
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Add flour & baking powder to large mixing bowl.
- Mix in vanilla, soy milk & maple syrup, combining well.
- Pour most of batter into 8 x 8 baking Pyrex dish, lined with parchment paper.
- Spread even layer of berries across baking dish. Do not press them deeply into dish.
- Drizzle remaining batter on top of berry layer.
- Bake for 50 min. (If using fresh berries bake for 5 min less)
- Remove & allow to cool for 30 minutes.
- Peel away paper, cut & serve.
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- Fat: Xg (Sat Fat per serving)
Sodium: 178mg (per serving)
Baked Apple Crumbles:
- Author: Dr. Greger MD [How Not to Die Cookbook]
- Baked apples, reminiscent of apple pie, but much healthier for you.
- Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup Raw Walnuts, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Organic Rolled Oats
- 1 Tbs Raisins
- 1 Tbs Almond Butter
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 4 large, firm Baking Apples, washed & cored
- 1 tsp blended, peeled Lemon (or Lemon Juice)
- 1 Tbs Date Syrup (or 2 tsp Maple Syrup)
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- In food processor, combine walnuts, oats, raisins, almond butter & cinnamon. Pulse until well mixed. Set crumbled mixture aside.
- Peel apples about one-fourth down from top. Rub exposed part of apples with lemon to prevent discoloration.
- Stuff crumble mixture into center of cored apples. Drizzle date syrup over crumble mixture, dividing evenly.
- Arrange apples upright in shallow baking dish & pour in 1/2 cup of water. Cover & bake until tender, about 1 hour. Serve warm.
- EXTRA LARGE APPLES: Use 2 extra large apples in place of 4 large ones.
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- Fat: Xg (Sat Fat per serving)
Sodium: XXmg (per serving)
Oatmeal Cranberry Pumpkin Pecan Cookie:
- Author: albopepper.com
- These cookies are a delicious, super healthy treat, packed with nutrition and not much refined oil.
- Ingredients:
- 1/4 Cup expeller-pressed Organic Canola Oil (56g Fat / 4g Sat Fat)
- 1 Cup Date Sugar
- 1 Tbs Black Strap Molasses
- 3/4 Cup Pumpkin Purée
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 Flax Egg (2 Tbs ground flaxseed + 6 Tbs water)
- 1.5 Whole Wheat Pastry Flour (or Oat Flour for Gluten Free)
- 3/4 tsp Potassium Baking Soda [Potassium Bicarbonate]
- 1/4 tsp Iodized Salt (575mg sodium)
- 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Ginger
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp Clove
- 2 Cup Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
- 1 Cup Dried Cranberries
- 1 Cup Raw Pecans, chopped (71g Fat / 6g Sat Fat)
- Preheat oven at 350° F. Prepare 2 large baking sheet, by lining them with silicone baking mats.
- WET: In blender, add flax seed powder & water. Blend until foamy.
- Blend oil, molasses, pumpkin purée, date sugar, flax egg mixture & vanilla extract until smooth.
- DRY: In medium size bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, salt & spices.
- Add flour mixture to wet ingredients, combining well using spatula.
- Stir in oats, nuts, then dried fruit.
- Drop batter by heaping tablespoon, 2 inches apart.
- Wet hands & flatten cookies so that they are 1/2 inch thick.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Remove from oven & cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before eating.
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- Fat: 0.38g (Sat Fat per serving)
Sodium: 22mg (per serving)
Plant Based Peanut Butter Cookies:
- Author: albopepper.com
- These unrefined peanut butter cookies are soft and nutritious!
- Ingredients:
- 1 cup Homemade Crunchy Peanut Butter (112mg Fat / 16g Sat Fat)
- 1 cup Date Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup (+ 2 Tbs, depending on PB consistency) Almond Coconut Milk (Unsweetened) (60mg Sodium / 1.75mg Fat / 0.5g Sat Fat)
- 2 Tbs Unsweetened Apple Sauce (10mg sodium / 45mg potassium)
- 1 Tbs Flax Seeds, ground
- 1/4 tsp Iodized Salt (575mg Sodium)
- 1/4 cup Oat Flour
- 3/4 cup Soft White Whole Wheat Flour
- 1/4 tsp (rounded) Potassium Baking Soda [Potassium Bicarbonate]
- 1/2 tsp Cream of Tartar
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Mix apple sauce, almond milk, salt & flax in small measuring cup.
- Mix peanut butter, date sugar & vanilla extract in mixing bowl. Then add liquid & mix.
- In separate bowl, sift oat & wheat flour along with baking soda & cream of tartar. Incorporate into peanut butter mixture.
- Roll dough into 2 tablespoon sized balls, & place on cookie sheet lined with silicone baking mat. Mash perpendicularly with fork.
- Bake for about 13 minutes. Allow cookies to cool completely before removing from pan.
- NOTE: Peanut butter is blended in Vitamix from unsalted roasted peanuts. 1/2 cup crushed peanuts are mixed with peanut butter to make "crunchy".
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- Fat: 1.1g (Sat Fat per serving)
Sodium: 43mg (per serving)
5 Minute Berry Cobbler:
- Adapted by albopepper.com [source]
- This quick berry Cobbler is a great way to get a serving of berries, in an easy, healthy treat.
- Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Berries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 Tbs Date Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Cornstarch
- 3 Tbs Rolled Oats
- 1 Tbs Whole Wheat Flour
- 1 tsp Brown Sugar
- 1/16 tsp Potassium Baking Soda [Potassium Bicarbonate]
- 1/8 tsp Cream of Tartar
- 1 pinch Iodized Salt
- 2 Tbs Almond Coconut Milk (Unsweetened)
- 2 tsp Applesauce (unsweetened)
- In small microwave safe serving dish, heat berries, sugar, & cornstarch for 30 seconds. Then mix thoroughly.
- In separate bowl, mix remaining ingredients to make a batter.
- Spoon batter on top of berries & microwave 70 seconds.
- Check topping for doneness & microwave additional time if needed.
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- Fat: XXg (Sat Fat per serving)
Sodium: XXmg (per serving)
Healthy Single Serving Brownie:
- Adapted by albopepper.com [source]
- This is a super fast, vegan brownie recipe, created from all whole foods.
- Ingredients:
- 1 Medium Overripe Banana
- 1 Tbs Chopped Pecans (4.9g Fat / 0.4g Sat Fat)
- 2 Tbs Smooth Almond Nut Butter (17g Fat / 1.5g Sat Fat)
- 2 Tbs Cacao Powder (1.2g Fat / 0.8g Sat Fat)
- 1 Tbs Date Sugar
- Cacao Nibs (as topping)
- Grease microwave safe bowl or mug & set aside.
- Mash banana very well add pecans, cacao powder, date sugar & almond butter. Mix until fully blended.
- Transfer to mug. Top with Cacao Nibs.
- Microwave (900w) for 2 minutes.
- Oven Option: Bake for 10-12 minutes at 350° F until just cooked.
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- Fat: 2.7g (Sat Fat per serving)
Sodium: 0mg (per serving)
Sweet Potato Brownies:
- Author: albopepper.com
- This gluten-free vegan brownie recipe is full of omega 3s, carotenoids, anti-oxidants and whole grains.
- Ingredients:
- 500g Sweet Potatoes (2 medium), peeled & cut in half
- 230g Dates, pitted (800 calories)
- Liquid from 1 can of Chickpeas
- 5 Tbs Maple Syrup
- 90g Almond Flour (45g Fat / 3.4g Sat Fat)
- 120g Oat Flour
- 1/2 cup Cacao Powder
- 1 Tbs expeller-pressed Organic Canola Oil (14g Fat / 1g Sat Fat)
- 2 Tbs Applesauce
- 1 tsp Baking Powder (440mg sodium / 248mg potassium)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup Walnuts, chopped (39g Fat / 3.7g Sat Fat)
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Place sweet potato into casserole dish with 1/2" water, covering with lid. Microwave for 15-20 minutes, until very soft & easily pierced with fork.
- Drain liquid from casserole dish & transfer sweet potatoes to food processor, adding dates & chickpea liquid. Blend until smooth.
- Add remaining ingredients (except walnuts). Blend until smooth.
- Line 9 x 9 baking pan with parchment paper. Spoon in mixture, adding layer of walnuts.
- Cook for 45-50 minutes until fork comes out clean.
- Remove pan & allow to cool for at least 10 minutes.
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Total time: - Yield: 16 Servings
- Fat: 6.1g (per serving)
Saturated Fat: 0.5g (per serving)
Added Sugar: 4g (per serving)
Sodium: XXmg (per serving)Sweet Potato Caramel Carob Brownies:
- Author: albopepper.com
- This gluten-free vegan "brownie" recipe is actually completely free of chocolate (cacao). It has a hint of delicious caramel to keep you coming back!
- Ingredients:
- 500g Sweet Potatoes (2 medium), peeled & cut in half
- 230g Dates, pitted (800 calories)
- Liquid from 1 can of Chickpeas
- 5 Tbs Maple Syrup
- 90g Almond Flour (45g Fat / 3.4g Sat Fat)
- 120g Oat Flour
- 1/2 cup Carob Powder
- 1 Tbs expeller-pressed Organic Canola Oil (14g Fat / 1g Sat Fat)
- 2 Tbs Applesauce
- 1 tsp Baking Powder (440mg sodium / 248mg potassium)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
OR: ( 1/2 tsp French Vanilla 4x Flavor Concentrate ) - 1 tsp Caramel Flavor Concentrate
- 1/2 cup Walnuts, chopped (39g Fat / 3.7g Sat Fat)
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Place sweet potato into casserole dish with 1/2" water, covering with lid. Microwave for 15-20 minutes, until very soft & easily pierced with fork.
- Drain liquid from casserole dish & transfer sweet potatoes to food processor, adding dates & chickpea liquid. Blend until smooth.
- Add remaining ingredients (except walnuts). Blend until smooth.
- Line 9 x 9 baking pan with parchment paper. Spoon in mixture, adding layer of walnuts.
- Cook for 45-50 minutes until fork comes out clean.
- Remove pan & allow to cool for at least 10 minutes.
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Total time: - Yield: 16 Servings
- Fat: 6.1g (per serving)
Saturated Fat: 0.5g (per serving)
Added Sugar: 4g (per serving)
Sodium: XXmg (per serving)Maple Pecan Granola:
- Author: albopepper.com
- This is a quick homemade granola recipe, formulated to have a good balance of nutrition and yumminess!
- Ingredients:
- 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour
- 3 cup Rolled Oats
- 1/2 cup Finely Shredded Coconut (40g Fat / 24g Sat Fat / 4g Sugar)
- 1 cup Chopped Pecans (80g Fat / 6g Sat Fat / 4g Sugar)
- 3/8 cup Water
- 1/4 cup expeller-pressed Organic Canola Oil (56g Fat / 4g Sat Fat)
- 3/8 cup Maple Syrup (80g Sugar)
- 2 Tbs Molasses (28g Sugar)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- Preheat oven to 250° F. Line large cookie sheet with silicone baking mat.
- In first bowl, mix flour, oats, coconut, pecans & cinnamon.
- In second large bowl, whisk together water, oil, maple syrup, molasses & vanilla.
- Add dry ingredients to wet, a little at a time, mixing thoroughly.
- Spread evenly on cookie sheet & place on center rack of oven. Bake for 1 hour.
- Cool thoroughly. Break up pieces of granola & store in air tight container, up to 2 weeks.
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Total time: - Yield: 8 cups (16 servings)
- Fat: 2g (Sat Fat per serving)
Sodium: 0mg (per serving)
Sugar: 7g (per serving)
Banana Oat Clusters:
- Author: albopepper.com
- These oat clusters are completely free of added salt, oil and sugar. Packed with nothing but 100% goodness.
- Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup Ground Flax
- 1/2 cup Filtered Water
- 4 Ripe Bananas
- 3.5 oz Pitted Dates
- 2 tsp Cinnamon
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Nuts
- 4 cups Oats
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Mix water with ground flax & set aside.
- In food processor add bananas, dates, cinnamon & vanilla. Blend until very smooth.
- Add in nuts & pulse several times.
- Add oats to large mixing bowl. Pour in flax & banana mixtures. Mix well.
- Form into 2 inch balls. Place onto baking sheet lined with silicone liner. Slightly flatten oat clusters.
- Bake 20 minutes. Flip cluster & bake for additional 15 minutes.
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Total time: - Yield: 24 Servings
- Fat: XXg (per serving)
Saturated Fat: XXg (per serving)
Added Sugar: 0g (per serving)
Sodium: XXmg (per serving)Blueberry Plant-based Scones:
- Author: albopepper.com
- This gluten-free plant-based scone recipe is actually is just as good any anything you might buy at a bakery!
- Ingredients:
- 175g Oat Flour (~1 1/2 cup)
- 160g Almond Flour (~1 1/2 cup)
- 1 Tbs Baking Powder
- 1/2 cup Maple Syrup
- 1 Tbs Vanilla Extract
- 3/4 cup Frozen Blueberries
- Preheat oven to 400° F.
- Mix oat flour, almond flour & baking powder in large bowl.
- Mix vanilla & maple syrup. Pour into bowl & combine ingredients.
- Fold in blueberries.
- Transfer dough to baking sheet, lined with silicone liner.
- Form into flattened ball, 6 inches in diameter.
- Cut into 8 wedges using dough cutter. Separate pieces slightly to create small gaps.
- Bake 23 minutes & serve warm.
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Total time: - Yield: 8 Servings
- Fat: 11.7g (per serving)
Saturated Fat: 1g (per serving)
Sodium: 170mg (per serving)
Calories: 268 (per serving)
Protein: 7.2g (per serving)
Fiber: 5g (per serving)Pumpkin Pie Bars:
- Author: albopepper.com
- These tasty pumpkin treats have a smooth texture.
- Ingredients:
- 2x 15 oz can Pumpkin Puree
- 2 cups Oats, ground into flour
- 1 cup Maple Syrup
- 1/4 cup Ground Flax, mixed in 1/2 cup Water
- 2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Ginger
- 1 tsp Nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp Clove
- 1/4 tsp Allspice
- 1/2 tsp Iodized Salt
- 1 tsp rounded Potassium Baking Soda [Potassium Bicarbonate]
- 2/3 cup Walnuts, chopped
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Mix ground flax in water & set aside.
- Line 13"x9" baking pan with parchment paper.
- In large bowl combine oat flour, walnuts, spices, baking soda & salt. Mix well.
- Stir in pumpkin puree, maple syrup & flax mixture.
- Transfer batter to prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 45 minutes.
- Cool completely & refrigerate before cutting into 16 pieces.
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- Fat: 4.8g (per serving)
Saturated Fat: 0.6g (per serving)
Sodium: 73mg (per serving)
Calories: 151 (per serving)
Fiber: 3.6g (per serving)
No Bake:
Strawberry-Banana Nice Cream:
- Author: Dr. Greger MD [How Not to Die Cookbook]
- This ice cream is your new soft serve go to. No more added sugar and dairy fat!
- Ingredients:
- 4 Frozen Overripe Bananas (broken into chunks before freezing)
- 2 Tbs Smooth Almond Nut Butter (17g Fat / 1.5g Sat Fat)
- 1 cup sliced Strawberries
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract (or 1" to 1.5" piece Vanilla Bean, split & scraped)
- Combine bananas & almond butter in food processor, blending until smooth & creamy.
- Add strawberries & vanilla. Pulse to mix well, leaving some solid bits of strawberry throughout.
- Transfer nice cream to airtight container & freeze for 30 minutes for soft serve. Freeze for 1 to 2 hours for firmer texture.
- If nice cream becomes too hard to scoop, let it stand at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
- TIP: Stockpile some ripe banana chunks in freezer to have on hand as desired.
- VARIATIONS:
- Peanut Butter Banana: Omit strawberries & use peanut butter instead of almond butter.
- Chocolatey Banana: Instead of strawberries, add cocoa powder.
- Very Cherry: Replace strawberries with fresh or frozen pitted cherries.
- Matcha: Blend powdered matcha green tea & blended frozen bananas. (Make sure matcha is sourced from Japan, not China, due to lead contamination concerns.)
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Total time: - Yield: 4 Servings (1/2 cup Each)
- Fat: 0.4g (Sat Fat per serving)
Sodium: 0mg (per serving)
Cinnamon Spiced Pecan-Banana Nice Cream:
- Author: albopepper.com
- This ice cream is rich and delicious. A perfect replacement for praline pecan ice cream!
- Ingredients:
- 6 Frozen Overripe Bananas (broken into chunks before freezing)
- 2 Tbs Smooth Almond Nut Butter (17g Fat / 1.5g Sat Fat)
- 1/2 cup toasted, then chilled, chopped Pecans
- 2 Jumbo Medjool Dates
- 2 tsp ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground Ginger
- 1/8 tsp ground Allspice
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Chop & toast pecans. Then chill in freezer.
- Combine bananas, dates, almond butter, spices & vanilla in food processor. Blend until smooth & creamy.
- Add pecans. Pulse to mix well, leaving solid bits of pecan throughout.
- Transfer nice cream to airtight container & freeze for 30 minutes for soft serve. Freeze for 1 to 2 hours for firmer texture.
- If nice cream becomes too hard to scoop, let it stand at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
- TIP: Stockpile some ripe banana chunks in freezer to have on hand as desired.
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Total time: - Yield: 4 Servings (1 cup Each)
- Fat: xxg (Sat Fat per serving)
Sodium: 0mg (per serving)
Caramel Pecan-Banana Nice Cream:
- Author: albopepper.com
- This rich and delicious ice cream is a slight tweak from my previous version. I love it due to the addition of the caramel flavoring!
- Ingredients:
- 6 Frozen Overripe Bananas (broken into chunks before freezing)
- 2 Tbs Smooth Almond Nut Butter (17g Fat / 1.5g Sat Fat)
- 1/2 cup toasted, then chilled, chopped Pecans
- 2 Jumbo Medjool Dates
- 1/4 cup Almond Coconut Milk
- 1 tsp ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground Ginger
- 1/8 tsp ground Allspice
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tsp Caramel Flavor Concentrate
- Chop & toast pecans. Then chill in freezer.
- Combine bananas, dates, almond butter, spices & vanilla in food processor. Blend until smooth & creamy.
- Add pecans. Pulse to mix well, leaving solid bits of pecan throughout.
- Transfer nice cream to airtight container & freeze for 30 minutes for soft serve. Freeze for 1 to 2 hours for firmer texture.
- If nice cream becomes too hard to scoop, let it stand at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
- TIP: Stockpile some ripe banana chunks in freezer to have on hand as desired.
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Total time: - Yield: 4 Servings (1 cup Each)
- Fat: xxg (Sat Fat per serving)
Sodium: 0mg (per serving)
Berry Chocolate Chia Pudding:
- Author: Dr. Greger MD [How Not to Die Cookbook]
- This is an amazing whole food chocolate pudding that is completely free of added sugar and dairy fat!
- Ingredients:
- 1/2 ripe Hass Avocado, halved & pitted
- 1 1/4 cups Frozen Cherries (or strawberries, blueberries, or other berries)
- 3 Tbs unsweetened Cacao Powder
- 2 Tbs Smooth Almond Nut Butter (17g Fat / 1.5g Sat Fat)
- 1/2 cup Date Syrup *
- 1 1/2 cups Almond Coconut Milk (Unsweetened)
- 1/4 cup Chia Seeds
- * NOTE: Soak 4 Medjool Dates in 1/4 cup boiling water (totaling 1/2 cup volume) then blend.
- Scoop out flesh from avocado & place it in a high-speed blender or food processor.
- Add cherries, cacao powder, almond butter, date syrup & almond milk. Blend until completely smooth and then pour into a bowl.
- Whisk in chia seeds until evenly distributed.
- Cover & refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
- Divide pudding among four small dessert bowls, garnish as desired & refrigerate for 20 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with: Fresh berries, raw slivered almonds or cacao nibs.
- Prep time:
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Total time: - Yield: 4 Servings (3/4 cup Each)
- Fat: XXg (Sat Fat per serving)
Sodium: XXmg (per serving)
Mango Coconut Balls:
- Adapted by albopepper.com [source]
- These coconutty balls of goodness are a great tropical snack!
- Ingredients:
- 1 cup Pineapple Juice
- 2 cups Mango, diced
- 2 ripe Bananas, diced
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (or 3" piece Vanilla Bean, split & scraped)
- 4 cups Shredded Coconut
- 3/4 cup Toasted Shredded Coconut
- In small pot, cook pineapple juice, mango & bananas at medium low heat for 7 minutes.
- Add vanilla extract & mix. If using using vanilla bean, cook it during remaining 2 minutes.
- Transfer ingredients to food processor (with S blade) & add 4 cups of shredded coconut. Process until mixture is smooth but firm.
- Allow mixture to cool for 1 or 2 hours. Using small ice cream scoop or spoon, place about 2 Tbs into hands, rolling into 1.5 - 2 inch balls. Then roll onto toasted coconut.
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Total time: - Yield: 40 Servings (40 Coconut Balls)
- Fat: XXg (Sat Fat per serving)
Sodium: XXmg (per serving)
Peanut-Chocolate Truffle Bites:
- Adapted by albopepper.com
- These little energy balls are packed full of nutrients.
- Ingredients:
- 16 Jumbo Medjool Dates
- 1/2 cup All Natural Peanut Butter
- 1/4 cup Cacao Powder (2.4g Fat / 1.6g Sat Fat)
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1 cup Rolled Oats
- 1/4 cup Chopped Pecans (19.6g Fat / 1.6g Sat Fat)
- Blend dates, peanut butter, cocoa & vanilla in food processor until smooth.
- Add water; process until soft.
- Transfer to bowl; stir in oats & pecans.
- Roll into 1-inch balls.
- Store in fridge or freeze for long-term storage.
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Total time: - Yield: 16 Servings
- Fat: XXg (Sat Fat per serving)
Sodium: XXmg (per serving)
No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Bars:
- Author: albopepper.com
- These bars are calorie dense, but they're a sweet little snack that also provide omega-3s!
- Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups Rolled Oats
- 1 cup All Natural Peanut Butter, unsalted
- 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup Maple Syrup
- 1/4 cup Flax Seeds, ground
- In large bowl, combine oats with cranberries & flax. Add peanut butter & maple syrup.
- Mix thoroughly until batter is well combined.
- Line 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper. Transfer batter into dish.
- Flatten using spatula until oat mixture is evenly distributed.
- Chill for two or more hours, until oat bars are firm.
- Cut into 16 squares & serve.
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Total time: - Yield: 16 Servings
- Fat: xxg (Sat Fat per serving)
Sodium: xxmg (per serving)
Brazil Nut Peanut Butter Oat Squares:
- Author: albopepper.com
- These creamy energy squares are packed full of nutrients & have the delicious crunch of Brazil nuts!
- Ingredients:
- 550g Pitted Dates
- 1 1/4 cup All Natural Peanut Butter
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Water
- 1/4 cup Ground Flax Seed
- 3 cup Rolled Oats
- 1 1/2 cup Chopped Brazil Nuts
- Blend dates, peanut butter & vanilla in food processor until smooth.
- Add water & flax. Process until soft.
- Transfer to bowl. Stir in oats & Brazil nuts.
- Line 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper. Transfer into dish.
- Flatten using spatula until mixture is evenly distributed.
- Chill until oat squares are firm.
- Cut into 32 squares & serve. Store extras in the freezer.
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Total time: - Yield: 32 Servings
- Fat: xxg (Sat Fat per serving)
Sodium: xxmg (per serving)
Chocolate Almond Spread:
- Adapted by albopepper.com
- This is similar to a nutella except it is much, much healthier! No added oils or sugars.
- Ingredients:
- 10 oz Almond Butter (153g Fat / 13.5g Sat Fat)
- 1/2 cup Cacao Powder (4.8g Fat / 3.2g Sat Fat)
- 18 Jumbo Medjool Dates
- 1 1/4 cup Almond Coconut Milk
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Presoak dates in almond milk for 1 hour. Add to high speed blender & blend until smooth.
- Add remaining ingredients & blend well.
- Store in refrigerator.
- Prep time:
Cook time:
Total time: - Yield: 3.5 cups (28 Servings)
- Fat: XXg (Sat Fat per serving)
Sodium: XXmg (per serving)
Drinks:
Hot Chocolate (Non-Dairy):
- Author: albopepper.com
- This is a quick hot chocolate recipe made from scratch using no dairy or refined sugars.
- Ingredients:
- 2 cups Soy Milk (Unsweetened)
- 1 Tbs Cacao Powder
- 2 tsp Maple Syrup
- 1/4 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/8 tsp Cinnamon
- Pour soy milk into Nutri-Ninja quart cup. Add all other ingredients.
- Blend for 30 secs to create froth.
- Pour into 2 tall mugs. Microwave (900w) each mug separately for about 1 min 10 sec.
- Prep time:
Cook time:
Total time: - Yield: 16 oz (2 servings)
- Fat: 1g (Sat Fat per serving)
Sodium: 120mg (per serving)
Strawberry Milk (Non-Dairy):
- Author: albopepper.com
- This is a quick hot chocolate recipe made from scratch using no dairy or refined sugars.
- Ingredients:
- 16oz Unsweetened Soy Milk
- 2 Tbs Powdered Strawberry
- 1/8 tsp Vanilla
- 1 Medjool Date
- Pour soy milk into Nutri-Ninja quart cup. Add all other ingredients.
- Blend for 60 secs. Serve.
- Prep time:
Cook time:
Total time: - Yield: 16 oz (2 servings)
- Fat: 0.5g (Sat Fat per serving)
Sodium: 80mg (per serving)
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie:
- Author: Dr. Greger MD [How Not to Die Cookbook]
- This delicious pumpkin smoothie is full of nutrients and antioxidants. No added sugar or dairy fat!
- Ingredients:
- 1 cup Filtered Water
- 1/2 cup solid-pack Pure Pumpkin Purée
- 1 small frozen Ripe Banana (cut into chunks before freezing)
- 3 soft Medjool Dates, pitted
- 1/4 tsp ground Turmeric (or 1/4" piece fresh turmeric, grated)
- 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Ginger
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp Clove
- 1 Tbs Smooth Almond Nut Butter (8.5g Fat / 0.75g Sat Fat)
- Combine all ingredients in high-speed blender & blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
- Prep time:
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Total time: - Yield: 2 Servings (1 cup Each)
- Fat: 0.4g (Sat Fat per serving)
Sodium: 0mg (per serving)
Plant-based Mango Lassi:
- Adapted by: albopepper.com [source]
- This is a delicious, dairy free, vegan mango drink that is perfect for a Summertime treat!
- Ingredients:
- 1 Ripe Red/Green Mango or 2 Small Yellow Mangoes
- 2 Jumbo Medjool Dates (or 3 medium sized)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Almond Coconut Milk (Unsweetened) (3.5g Fat / 1g Sat Fat / 120mg Sodium)
- 10 Ice Cubes
- Peel mango & slice pieces into blender.
- Remove pits from dates.
- Blend ingredients in blender until smooth & creamy.
- Prep time:
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Total time: - Yield: 2 Servings
- Fat: 0.5g (Sat Fat per serving)
Sodium: 60mg (per serving)