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Raw Date Granola

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Raw Date Granola - Epicurean Vegan

For the last couple of months, I have been making more of an effort to not skip breakfast and to incorporate more fruit into my diet. I’m not sure why I reach for leafy greens before an orange, but I guess I just love my veggies. As we all know, a healthy vegan diet’s gotta include fruit, so let’s do this! I recently came across the book, Life-Changing Foods and while I don’t (yet) know about life-changing, I will say, the recipes have been meal-changing for me. Unprocessed and fresh. That’s what I’ve been focusing on for the last six months and I’ve embraced my love of food again. I was getting too reliant upon vegan products and not plant-based, whole foods—one of the main reasons my becoming a vegan. (I’ve even cut way back on gluten/wheat and I feel so much better, but that’s a whole other post.) Anyway, this recipe (which I double) from Life-Changing Foods has certainly changed my breakfasts, which needed a serious (and delicious) overhaul.

INGREDIENTS:
4 C fresh, pitted dates
1/2 C unsalted almonds (I like to roast mine)
1/2 C unsweetened coconut flakes
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon (my addition)

DIRECTIONS:
I like to add the salt and cinnamon to the food processor first to get them well-combined. I then add the dates, almonds, and coconut; blend well. Transfer to a glass container and store in the refrigerator. I usually make this the night before, otherwise, it’s too soft to be granola. For breakfast, I crumble/pull apart pieces.

Raw Date Granola - Epicurean Vegan

My favorite breakfast:
Raw Date Granola - Epicurean Vegan
unsweetened Cashew Yogurt
a teeny drizzle of agave
fresh strawberries
fresh blueberries

 

Enjoy!

 

 

 

Raw Date Granola
 
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For the last couple of months, I have been making more of an effort to not skip breakfast and to incorporate more fruit into my diet. I'm not sure why I reach for leafy greens before an orange, but I guess I just love my veggies. As we all know, a healthy vegan diet's gotta include fruit, so let's do this! I recently came across the book, Life-Changing Foods and while I don't (yet) know about life-changing, I will say, the recipes have been meal-changing for me. Unprocessed and fresh. That's what I've been focusing on for the last six months and I've embraced my love of food again. I was getting too reliant upon vegan products and not plant-based, whole foods---one of the main reasons my becoming a vegan. (I've even cut way back on gluten/wheat and I feel so much better, but that's a whole other post.) Anyway, this recipe (which I double) from Life-Changing Foods has certainly changed my breakfasts, which needed a serious (and delicious) overhaul.
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Serves: 3 cups
Ingredients
  • 4 C fresh, pitted dates
  • ½ C unsalted almonds (I like to roast mine)
  • ½ C unsweetened coconut flakes
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp cinnamon (my addition)
Directions
  1. I like to add the salt and cinnamon to the food processor first to get them well-combined. I then add the dates, almonds, and coconut; blend well. Transfer to a glass container and store in the refrigerator. I usually make this the night before, otherwise, it's too soft to be granola. For breakfast, I crumble/pull apart pieces. My favorite breakfast: unsweetened Cashew Yogurt, a teeny drizzle of agave, fresh strawberries, fresh blueberries. Enjoy!

 

Avocado Toast with Cashew-Cilantro Cream

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Avocado Toast with Cashew-Cilantro Cream -- Epicurean Vegan

Yes, I’ve jumped on the avocado toast bandwagon. It was inevitable. I love avocados and I love an easy, delicious breakfast . . . or snack. I don’t love how expensive avocados are here in Colorado, so when I spot them on sale, I go a little avo-crazy. I added some chopped water chestnuts and topped the toasts with pepitas and a flavorful cashew-cilantro sauce that is the perfect accompaniment. Diced red onion would also be an excellent addition!

INGREDIENTS:
2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and mashed
4-oz (half a can) water chestnuts, diced
4 Tbs olive oil
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Cashew-Cilantro Cream
3/4 C roasted, unsalted cashews
1/2 C nondairy milk (I used an almond-coconut blend. Canned coconut milk would make it even richer and creamier!)
1/2 C fresh cilantro leaves
2 Tbs lime juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
The rest
Pepitas
6-8 small slices of bread, toasted (Love Outside the Breadbox gluten-free bread)

DIRECTIONS:
In a medium bowl, combine the mashed avocado with the water chestnuts, oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. In a food processor, combine all of the cream ingredients and blend for several minutes until smooth. Transfer to a bowl or small pitcher. Top toasts with some avocado mixture, cashew-cilantro cream, and pepitas. Enjoy!

Avocado Toast with Cashew-Cilantro Cream
 
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Yes, I've jumped on the avocado toast bandwagon. It was inevitable. I love avocados and I love an easy, delicious breakfast . . . or snack. I don't love how expensive avocados are here in Colorado, so when I spot them on sale, I go a little avo-crazy. I added some chopped water chestnuts and topped the toasts with pepitas and a flavorful cashew-cilantro sauce that is the perfect accompaniment. Diced red onion would also be an excellent addition!
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Serves: 6-8
Ingredients
  • 2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and mashed
  • 4-oz (half a can) water chestnuts, diced
  • 4 Tbs olive oil
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Cashew-Cilantro Cream
  • ¾ C roasted, unsalted cashews
  • ½ C nondairy milk (I used an almond-coconut blend. Canned coconut milk would make it even richer and creamier!)
  • ½ C fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2 Tbs lime juice
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • The rest
  • Pepitas
  • 6-8 small slices of bread, toasted
Directions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the mashed avocado with the water chestnuts, oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  2. In a food processor, combine all of the cream ingredients and blend for several minutes until smooth. Transfer to a bowl or small pitcher.
  3. Top toasts with some avocado mixture, cashew-cilantro cream, and pepitas. Enjoy!

 

Chocolate-Apple Tart

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Chocolate-Apple Tart -- Epicurean Vegan

Sometimes you’re just in the mood to make something sweet for breakfast…but this also makes a great after dinner treat. With some puff pastry in the freezer, the possibilities are about endless!

INGREDIENTS:
1 puff pastry sheet, thawed
1 tsp vegan margarine
Flour
1 apple (I used a Honeycrisp), sliced very thin
1 Tbs sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 C semi-sweet vegan chocolate chips
1-2 Tbs almond milk
1/2 C powdered sugar
Almond milk

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 375. Grease an 11×17 baking sheet with the vegan margarine; set aside. On a lightly floured surface, roll the puff pastry sheet out into a large rectangle, to fit the baking sheet. Use a fork to poke holes in the dough—about 8 different places. Bake for 5-8 minutes, or until the pastry is just barely browned.
Chocolate-Apple Tart -- Epicurean Vegan

Layer on the apples.
Chocolate-Apple Tart -- Epicurean VeganCombine the 1 Tbs of sugar and cinnamon in a small dish and then sprinkle over the apples and bake for 12-15 minutes.
Chocolate-Apple Tart -- Epicurean VeganWhile the tart is baking, however, melt the chocolate chips in a small saucepan or microwave. Add the 1-2 tablespoons of almond milk to thin it out a little. In a small bowl, whisk the powdered sugar with some almond milk—a teaspoon at a time—to create icing. Drizzle both the chocolate and icing over the baked tart. Cut and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Chocolate- Apple Tart -- Epicurean Vegan

Chocolate Apple Tart
 
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Sometimes you're just in the mood to make something sweet for breakfast...but this also makes a great after dinner treat. With some puff pastry in the freezer, the possibilities are about endless!
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Ingredients
  • 1 puff pastry sheet, thawed
  • 1 tsp vegan margarine
  • Flour
  • 1 apple (I used a Honeycrisp), sliced very thin
  • 1 Tbs sugar
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ C semi-sweet vegan chocolate chips
  • 1-2 Tbs almond milk
  • ½ C powdered sugar
  • Almond milk
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 375. Grease an 11x17 baking sheet with the vegan margarine; set aside. On a lightly floured surface, roll the puff pastry sheet out into a large rectangle, to fit the baking sheet. Use a fork to poke holes in the dough---about 8 different places. Bake for 5-8 minutes, or until the pastry is just barely browned.
  2. Layer on the apples.
  3. Combine the 1 Tbs of sugar and cinnamon in a small dish and then sprinkle over the apples and bake for 12-15 minutes.
  4. While the tart is baking, however, melt the chocolate chips in a small saucepan or microwave. Add the 1-2 tablespoons of almond milk to thin it out a little. In a small bowl, whisk the powdered sugar with some almond milk---a teaspoon at a time---to create icing. Drizzle both the chocolate and icing over the baked tart. Cut and serve immediately. Enjoy!


Bean & Hash Brown Tacos

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Bean and Hash Brown Tacos -- Epicurean Vegan

We love tacos around here and the fact that they’re so versatile makes them the perfect option for breakfast, lunch or dinner. You could very well make these makes these for breakfast, but how about for dinner? Yes, please. Tasty and simple to throw together.

INGREDIENTS:
2 Tbs olive oil
3 cloves of garlic, minced
4 C shredded potato (about 5 small russet potatoes)
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 15-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 pkg. taco seasoning
1/2 C lime juice
1/4 C water
10-12 corn and/or flour tortillas, warmed
Toppings:
avocado slices
vegan sour cream
vegan shreds (I love Daiya’s Farmhouse Block cheddar and jalapeno flavors)
lettuce, chopped
salsa

DIRECTIONS:
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and garlic. Add the potato and red onion. Saute for about 20 minutes, stirring often to keep from burning.
Bean and Hash Brown Tacos -- Epicurean VeganIn a small cup, combine the lime juice, water, and taco seasoning. Stir into the potato mixture along with the black beans. Heat through for 3-4 minutes.
Bean and Hash Brown Tacos -- Epicurean VeganFill the tortillas with the hash brown mixture and top with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
Bean & Hash Brown Tacos -- Epicurean Vegan

Bean & Hash Brown Tacos
 
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We love tacos around here and the fact that they're so versatile makes them the perfect option for breakfast, lunch or dinner. You could very well make these makes these for breakfast, but how about for dinner? Yes, please. Tasty and simple to throw together.
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Serves: 10-12
Ingredients
  • 2 Tbs olive oil
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 4 C shredded potato (about 5 small russet potatoes)
  • 1 medium red onion, chopped
  • 1 15-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ pkg. taco seasoning
  • ½ C lime juice
  • ¼ C water
  • 10-12 corn and/or flour tortillas, warmed
  • Toppings:
  • avocado slices
  • vegan sour cream
  • vegan shreds (I love Daiya's Farmhouse Block cheddar and jalapeno flavors)
  • lettuce, chopped
  • salsa
Directions
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and garlic. Add the potato and red onion. Saute for about 20 minutes, stirring often to keep from burning.
  2. In a small cup, combine the lime juice, water, and taco seasoning. Stir into the potato mixture along with the black beans. Heat through for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Fill the tortillas with the hash brown mixture and top with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

 

Cinnamon-Almond Croissants

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Cinnamon-Almond Croissants -- Epicurean VeganPuff pastry can sometimes be a vegan’s best friend. I had one sheet of it in the freezer, so I stuck it in the fridge the night before so that it would be thawed by morning. Otherwise, it takes about 45-60 minutes if you take it out and set it on the counter to thaw. These were ready in no time and were the perfect breakfast treat for a lazy weekend morning.

INGREDIENTS:
1 puff pastry sheet, thawed
Flour for dusting
2 Tbs vegan margarine
1/4 C brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp almond extract/flavoring
2-3 Tbs almond milk

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 400. In a small saucepan, melt the vegan margarine over low-medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon and almond flavoring.
Cinnamon-Almond Croissants -- Epicurean VeganNext, roll out the pastry sheet over a lightly floured surface until you have roughly a 10″x 10″ square. It doesn’t need to be perfect. Cut the dough into four even squares and spread a 1/4 of the sauce on a square.
Cinnamon-Almond Croissants -- Epicurean VeganTake one corner and fold it over to the opposite corner. Roll the folded side toward the corner, turn over and curl the ends in.
Cinnamon-Almond Croissants -- Epicurean VeganPlace onto a baking sheet and brush with the almond milk. Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden. Enjoy!

Cinnamon-Almond Croissants
 
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Puff pastry can sometimes be a vegan's best friend. I had one sheet of it in the freezer, so I stuck it in the fridge the night before so that it would be thawed by morning. Otherwise, it takes about 45-60 minutes if you take it out and set it on the counter to thaw. These were ready in no time and were the perfect breakfast treat for a lazy weekend morning.
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 puff pastry sheet, thawed
  • Flour for dusting
  • 2 Tbs vegan margarine
  • ¼ C brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp almond extract/flavoring
  • 2-3 Tbs almond milk
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 400. In a small saucepan, melt the vegan margarine over low-medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon and almond flavorin
  2. Next, roll out the pastry sheet over a lightly floured surface until you have roughly a 10"x 10" square. It doesn't need to be perfect. Cut the dough into four even squares and spread a ¼ of the sauce on a square.
  3. Take one corner and fold it over to the opposite corner. Roll the folded side toward the corner, turn over and curl the ends in.
  4. Place onto a baking sheet and brush with the almond milk. Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden. Enjoy!

 

Groatmeal with Fresh Fruit

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Groatmeal with Fresh Fruit -- Epicurean VeganWhen it comes to breakfast, it can be a little lack luster for me. The Tenth Grader and I try to hit the gym in the mornings before school, so I typically inhale a Larabar at 5:45 a.m. and when I come home, I’m just wanting something quick. Sadly, I usually end up with a Boca “chicken” patty on an English muffin. Even though I’m a morning person, making a quick, healthy and delicious breakfast can be a tall order. If I had my way, I’d go to the Rainbow every morning for their Groatmeal (granola + oatmeal and loaded with lots of fruit), but that’s not an option. The other night, while lamenting with my friend Jessie about my boring breakfasts, she told me to make the oatmeal the night before. For many of you, this may be nothing new, but to me, it was revolutionary. You see, I’m not a huge oatmeal fan . . . unless it’s the Rainbow’s . . . but I thought, what the hell, it’s time to be a big girl and make my own oatmeal. And I loved it. Talk about easy and an ideal option for a post workout meal.

INGREDIENTS:
1 C old fashioned oats
1 to 1-1/2 C unsweetened almond milk
Fresh fruit like strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and/or bananas
Handful of granola, store-bought or homemade
Brown sugar
*next time, I’ll add some cinnamon to the oats and milk the night before. Yum!*

DIRECTIONS:
The night before, place the oats in a Pyrex dish (or any covered bowl) and pour in the almond milk. This is where your preference comes in. If you pour enough to just cover the oats, by morning, the oats will have absorbed most of the milk, or pour in a bit more to make it kind of soupy. I like the soupy kind. You can always add more almond milk in the morning if it’s not enough. You really can’t screw this up.
Groatmeal with Fresh Fruit -- Epicurean VeganI know, they pretty much look the same, right? There was only a little “loose” milk in the one on the right. When it comes time to eat, just scoop out some oatmeal, add a handful of granola, slice up some fruit, and sprinkle with a tiny bit of brown sugar. Enjoy!

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Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 1 C old fashioned oats
  • 1 to 1-1/2 C unsweetened almond milk
  • Fresh fruit like strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and/or bananas
  • Handful of granola, store-bought or homemade
  • Brown sugar
Directions
  1. The night before, place the oats in a Pyrex dish (or any covered bowl) and pour in the almond milk. This is where your preference comes in. If you pour enough to just cover the oats and by morning, the oats will have absorbed it all, or pour in a bit more to make it kind of soupy. I like the soupy kind. You can always add more almond milk in the morning if it's not enough. You really can't screw this up.
  2. When it comes time to eat, just scoop out some oatmeal, add a handful of granola, slice up some fruit, and sprinkle with a tiny bit of brown sugar. Enjoy!

 

 

Easy, Vegan Cinnamon Rolls

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Easy, Vegan Cinnamon Rolls -- Epicurean Vegan

Sorry it’s been a while since my last post; been busy I guess. Next week, I’ll be bringing you 2 cookbook reviews that I’m super excited about, so look for that in the coming days. For now, I’ve got a quickie recipe for vegan cinnamon rolls, perfect for a lazy Sunday morning.

INGREDIENTS:
24 Rhodes white dinner rolls, thawed
1/4 C vegan margarine
1-1/2 C brown sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
Dash of ground cloves
Confectioner’s sugar
unsweetened vanilla almond milk

DIRECTIONS:
I ended up defrosting the rolls in microwave, so that worked well, but I recommend taking the rolls out the night before and thawing them in the fridge. Melt the vegan margarine in a small pan over low heat. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Turn off the heat and let the mixture stay warm. Combine all of the rolls with your hands and knead the dough for about 7-8 minutes, or until all the air bubbles are gone. Roll the dough out into a large square—maybe just over a foot on each side. If the dough wants to keep bouncing back, just keep at it; it’ll eventually roll out. Spread the brown sugar mixture on the dough, then, working from the top or bottom edge, roll up the square. Using a serrated bread knife, cut the roll into 12 pieces. Place in a greased 9×13″ baking dish. Cover with a dish towel, place in a warm area and let the rolls rise for about 30 minutes. Once they’ve risen a bit, preheat oven to 400, then bake for 18-20 minutes. I whipped up some frosting by combing about a cup of powdered (confectioner’s) sugar in a bowl with just a tablespoon or so of almond milk; you can play with these amounts to get the consistency you want. Once the cinnamon rolls are out of the oven, frost them and serve. Enjoy!

Easy, Vegan Cinnamon Rolls
 
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Serves: 12
Ingredients
  • 24 Rhodes white dinner rolls, thawed
  • ¼ C vegan margarine
  • 1-1/2 C brown sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • Dash of ground cloves
  • Confectioner's sugar
  • unsweetened vanilla almond milk
Directions
  1. I ended up defrosting the rolls in microwave, so that worked well, but I recommend taking the rolls out the night before and thawing them in the fridge.
  2. Melt the vegan margarine in a small pan over low heat. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Set aside.
  3. Combine all of the rolls with your hands and knead the dough for about 7-8 minutes, or until all the air bubbles are gone.
  4. Roll the dough out to a large square---maybe just over a foot on each side. If the dough wants to keep bouncing back, just keep at it; it'll eventually roll out.
  5. Spread the brown sugar mixture on the dough, then, working from the top or bottom edge, roll up the square.
  6. Using a serrated bread knife, cut the roll into 9 pieces and place in a greased 9x13" baking dish. Cover with a dish towel, place in a warm area and let the rolls rise for about 30 minutes.
  7. Once they've risen a bit, preheat oven to 400, then bake for 18-20 minutes.
  8. I whipped up some frosting by combing about a cup of powdered (confectioner's) sugar in a bowl with just a tablespoon or so of almond milk; you can play with these amounts to get the consistency you want. Once the cinnamon rolls are out of the oven, frost them and serve. Enjoy!

 

Lemon-Pecan Waffles

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Lemon-Pecan Waffles -- Epicurean VeganThese are some hearty, no-joke waffles. You could certainly add a bit more milk to thin out the batter a little more to make a lighter, crispier waffle, but we enjoyed the muffin-like texture of the thicker ones. Either way, you won’t be disappointed with this lemony, nutty breakfast/brunch mainstay.

INGREDIENTS:
3-1/2 C flour
2/3 C ground pecans (about 1-1/4 C whole pecans)
1 Tbs baking powder
1 tsp salt
4 C unsweetened almond milk (plain or vanilla)
1/4 C vegan margarine, melted
3 Tbs lemon juice
Zest from one large lemon
1 C pecans, chopped and toasted
Cooking spray
Vegan margarine
Maple syrup

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to about 200 degrees and preheat waffle maker according to its instructions. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, pecans, baking powder and salt. In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond milk, melted margarine, lemon juice and zest. Add  the wet ingredients to the flour mixture and gently fold until well combined, using a rubber spatula.

Lemon-Pecan Waffles -- Epicurean VeganSpray the waffle irons with cooking spray and place about a 3/4 to 1 cup of the batter in each waffle square. (Waffle makers vary, so be sure to find out how much/little batter to use).
Lemon-Pecan Waffles -- Epicurean VeganBecause these are thicker waffles, you will probably want to add a couple of minutes to the regular cooking time. (And I could have used a bit more batter).
Lemon-Pecan Waffles -- Epicurean VeganPlace the finished waffles on a baking sheet, cover with foil and place in the warm oven while you cook the rest of the waffles. I got about 12 waffles out of this batter, but if you decide to thin the batter out, you’ll definitely get a few more. Top individual servings with some vegan margarine, syrup and a scoop of toasted pecans. Enjoy!

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These are some hearty, no-joke waffles. You could certainly add a bit more milk to thin out the batter a little more to make a lighter, crispier waffle, but we enjoyed the muffin-like texture of the thicker ones. Either way, you won't be disappointed with this lemony, nutty breakfast/brunch mainstay.
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Recipe type: Breakfast/Brunch
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 3-1/2 C flour
  • ⅔ C ground pecans (about 1-1/4 C whole pecans)
  • 1 Tbs baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 C unsweetened almond milk (plain or vanilla)
  • ¼ C vegan margarine, melted
  • 3 Tbs lemon juice
  • Zest from one large lemon
  • 1 C pecans, chopped and toasted
  • Cooking spray
  • Vegan margarine
  • Maple syrup
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to about 200 degrees and preheat waffle maker according to its instructions.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, pecans, baking powder and salt.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond milk, melted margarine, lemon juice and zest.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture and gently fold until well combined, using a rubber spatula.
  5. Spray the waffle irons with cooking spray and place about a ¾ to 1 cup of the batter in each waffle square. (Waffle makers vary, so be sure to find out how much/little batter to use).
  6. Because these are thicker waffles, you will probably want to add a couple of minutes to the regular cooking time.
  7. Place the finished waffles on a baking sheet, cover with foil and place in the warm oven while you cook the rest of the waffles. I got about 12 waffles out of this batter, but if you decide to thin the batter out, you'll definitely get a few more.
  8. Top individual servings with some vegan margarine, syrup and a scoop of toasted pecans. Enjoy!

 

 

Vegan & Gluten-Free Mini Quiches

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Vegan and Gluten-Free Mini Quiches -- Epicurean VeganI’ve been wanting to figure out how to make vegan mini quiches for a while now, but I wasn’t sure where to start. Do I use tofu? Flour? Wave a magic wand? Well, when I came across this recipe, I knew my search was over. I only made one modification and that was to add the veggies to the batter instead of just topping the batter with them. Doing so, will give you about 4 more quiches (16 instead of 12) unless . . . you have a larger muffin tin like I do—you’ll just get 12 larger quiches. Otherwise, you could add your veggies just to the tops. I was thoroughly impressed with these. They taste like a cross between an actual egg-y quiche and a biscuit. They’re packed with protein and make a great quick breakfast on the go—just zap in the microwave for 20-30 seconds and you’re good to go. (These are especially ideal for a post-workout snack.) Also, think about making these in tart pans, ramekins, or other small dishes for various presentations.

INGREDIENTS:
2-1/2 C garbanzo/chickpea flour (I also had some garbanzo & flava flour mix that worked great, too)
3 C cold, filtered water
3 Tbs olive oil
2 tsp salt
Cooking spray
Veggies/toppings: Use your favorites, but I like to use 1-1/2 to 2 cups of chopped . . . spinach, tomato, mushrooms, green onion, cilantro
Other options: veggie bacon or ham, bell pepper, sauteed garlic, olives, broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes, arugula, basil, Swiss chard, shredded (and squeezed dry) zucchini, peas, . . . the list is endless. (My favorites are mushrooms, onion, and kalamata olives along with some dried rosemary, thyme, and garlic. YUM!)
Note: I used sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil) in a batch and I recommend easing up on the oil in the batter by at least a tablespoon.
Also, throw in some chia seeds. Pepitas or sunflower seeds would also be great additions. I also sometimes add some seasonings or herbs such as thyme, basil, or garlic powder for some extra flavor.

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 500 and lightly spray the muffin tins. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, water, oil, and salt. Be sure to whisk until all the lumps are gone and  you have a smooth batter. You can then pour the batter evenly among 12 muffin cups and just add your veggies to the top, OR (as I would recommend) add the veggies to the batter.

Vegan and Gluten-Free Mini Quiches -- Epicurean Vegan

Fill the muffin tins . . . Vegan and Gluten-Free Mini Quiches -- Epicurean VeganBake for 14 minutes, then crack the oven door slightly, and cook another 11 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes or so, and remove with a knife. Enjoy!

Vegan and Gluten-Free Mini Quiches -- Epicurean Vegan

Vegan & Gluten-Free Mini Quiches
 
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Serves: 12-16
Ingredients
  • 2-1/2 C garbanzo/chickpea flour (I also had some garbanzo & flava flour mix that worked great, too)
  • 3 C cold, filtered water
  • 3 Tbs olive oil
  • 2 tsp salt
  • Cooking spray
  • Veggies/toppings: Use your favorites, but I like to use 1-1/2 to 2 cups of chopped . . . spinach, tomato, mushrooms, green onion, cilantro.
  • Other options: veggie bacon or ham, bell pepper, sauteed garlic, broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes, arugula, basil, Swiss chard, shredded (and squeezed dry) zucchini, peas, . . . the list is endless. (My favorites are mushrooms, onion, and kalamata olives along with some dried rosemary, thyme, and garlic. YUM!)
  • Note: I used sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil) in a batch and I recommend easing up on the oil in the batter by at least a tablespoon.
  • Also, throw in some chia seeds. Pepitas or sunflower seeds would also be great additions. I also sometimes add some seasonings or herbs such as thyme, basil, or garlic powder for some extra flavor.
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 500 and lightly spray the muffin tins.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, water, oil, and salt. Be sure to whisk until all the lumps are gone and you have a smooth batter. You can then pour the batter evenly among 12 muffin cups and just add your veggies to the top, OR (as I would recommend) add the veggies to the batter.
  3. Fill the muffin tins.
  4. Bake for 14 minutes, then crack the oven door slightly, and cook another 11 minutes.
  5. Let cool 5 minutes or so, and remove with a knife. Enjoy!

Pumpkin-Spiced Pancakes

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Pumpkin-Spice Pancakes -- Epicurean Vegan
What a fabulous fall morning for these pancakes!

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The Ninth Grader found this recipe last week and we finally got around to making them. The original recipe is not vegan; easy enough to remedy. . . and we also upped the spices to give these more flavor. With the leftover canned pumpkin, I’ll be making vegan pumpkin-spiced lattes tomorrow, which I’m definitely looking forward to.

INGREDIENTS:
1-1/2 C almond milk
1 C pumpkin puree
Egg-replacer for one egg (I used Ener-G Egg replacer)
2 Tbs oil
2 Tbs vinegar
2 C flour
3 Tbs brown sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp allspice
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp salt
The Rest:
Earth Balance margarine
Syrup

DIRECTIONS:
In a large bowl, combine the milk, pumpkin puree, egg-replacer, oil, and vinegar. In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Slowly whisk in the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture.

Pumpkin-Spiced Pancakes -- Epicurean VeganPlace a flat pan over medium heat and spray with oil. Let it preheat for a minute or two. Scoop 1/3 cupfuls of batter onto the hot pan.

Pumpkin-Spiced Pancakes -- Epicurean VeganLet cook 3-5 minutes, then flip.

Pumpkin-Spiced Pancakes -- Epicurean VeganI transferred the cooked ones to a pan, covered with foil and placed in a warm oven until all pancakes were cooked. This recipe makes 12 pancakes.

Pumpkin-Spiced Pancakes -- Epicurean Vegan

Enjoy!

Pumpkin-Spiced Pancakes
 
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Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 1-1/2 C almond milk
  • 1 C pumpkin puree
  • Egg-replacer for one egg (I used Ener-G Egg replacer)
  • 2 Tbs oil
  • 2 Tbs vinegar
  • 2 C flour
  • 3 Tbs brown sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp allspice
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • ½ tsp salt
  • The Rest:
  • Earth Balance margarine
  • Syrup
Directions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the milk, pumpkin puree, egg-replacer, oil, and vinegar.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Slowly whisk in the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture.
  3. Place a flat pan over medium heat and spray with oil. Let it preheat for a minute or two. Scoop ⅓ cupfuls of batter onto the hot pan.
  4. Let cook 3-5 minutes, then flip.
  5. I transferred the cooked ones to a pan, covered with foil and placed in a warm oven until all pancakes were cooked. This recipe makes 12 pancakes. Enjoy!

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