1 cup Carrot Puree (to make- steam 2 medium carrots until soft and puree in a blender until smooth)
2 Flax Eggs or 2 small Eggs
1/2 cup Brown Sugar
1/4 cup Plant-Based Milk
1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
1 1/2 tsp Vanilla
1 1/2 cup Grated Carrots
DRY:
1 1/4 cups Oat Flour
1 1/2 cups Almond Flour
2 tsp Baking Powder
1/2 tsp Baking Soda
1 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1/4 tsp Salt
1/8 tsp Cloves
1/4 tsp Nutmeg
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING (OPTIONAL)
1/2 cup raw Cashews (soaked for minimum of 2 hrs)
1/2 cup Coconut Milk or Cream
2 tbsp Lemon Juice
6 soft pitted Medjool Dates
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 deg F.
Line a 9" pan with parchment paper.
In a bowl combine all the wet ingredients and mix.
In a separate bowl combine all the dry ingredients and mix.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix to combine.
Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in the center comes or clean.
Allow to cool on rack.
Combine all ingredients into a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth.
Once the cake has cooled completely, smooth frosting onto the cake, sprinkle with cinnamon and chopped walnuts.
Salted Caramel Chocolate Bar's
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Prep Time: 2 hours
Makes 12-15 Bars
Ingredients:
Almond 'Biscuit' Layer
2 cups (170g) Ground Almonds
1/2 cup(70g) Macadamia Nuts
1/2 cup (40g) Pecans plus additional for topping
3 Tbsp Sweetener of choice
3 Tbsp Coconut Oil
1 tbs Peanut Butter
pinch Himalayan Salt
Salted Date Caramel Layer
2 cups/(340g) Pitted Medjool Dates
2 Tbsp Coconut Oil
1 cup/ (240ml) Almond Milk
1/2 cup (120ml) Water
1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
1/4 tsp Himalayan Salt
'Chocolate' Coating
8 Tbsp Coconut Oil, melted
10 Tbsp Organic Cocao Powder
3 Tbsp sweetener of choice
Directions:
Line a 10''x6'' baking tray with parchment paper.
In a bowl, combine almond flour, melted coconut oil, and agave nectar.
Press the mixture evenly into the base of the baking tray.
Place the tray in the freezer while you prepare the salted caramel layer.
Add all the caramel ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
Once blended, remove the tray from the freezer and spread the caramel evenly over the almond base.
Top with a handful of almonds.
Return the tray to the freezer and let it set for about 2 hours.
For the chocolate coating, mix the ingredients until smooth and set aside.
After 2 hours, remove the tray from the freezer and let it sit for about 15 minutes to soften slightly.
Cut the block into bars.
Dip each bar individually into the chocolate mixture, then place them on the lined baking tray.
Once all the bars are coated, return them to the fridge to set.
Alternatively, store them in the freezer for longer shelf life.
Pigeon Peas Fritters
Maritsa Harry
Prep Time: -- mins
Makes about 12 fritters
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups Pigeon Peas or Green Peas
2 Eggs, beaten
1/2 Tbsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 cup Parsely, finely chopped
1/2 cup Chickpea Flour or 1:1 Gluten-Free Flour
1 tsp Baking Powder
1/ tsp Cayenne Pepper
1/4 cup Onion, finely diced
1/4 cup Water
1 cup Grapeseed Oil for deep frying
Directions:
Crush peas with fork
Combine all ingredients. Add a bit more flour if it is too wet.
Scoop out batter of desired size and add into heated oil until brown.
Strawberry Nice Cream
Maritsa Harry
Prep Time: -- mins
Makes 1 Pint
Ingredients:
5 frozen Bananas
1 cup frozen Strawberries
1/2 of Avocado
1/4 cup Hemp or Coconut Milk
1 Tbsp Agave or Honey or brown Sugar
Directions:
Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender and blend until a smooth consistency.
Add more agave to make sweeter or more milk to make thinner.
Place in an airtight container in the freezer until firm.
Add any toppings you like and enjoy!
Tuna Paste
Maritsa Harry
Prep Time: -- mins
Makes...
Ingredients:
4 cups cooked Chickpeas
¾ diced Red Onion
1/4-1/2 cup Mayo
1 Lime, juiced
½ tsp Himalayan Salt
1.5 cups Water
Directions:
IN A FOOD PROCESSOR, PUREE 3 CUPS OF CHICKPEAS, AND LIGHTLY BLEND A SEPARATE CUP OF CHICKPEAS TO GIVE A SLIGHTLY ROUGHER TEXTURE
TRASNFER PREPARED CHICKPEAS TO A MEDIUM BOWL
ADD MAYO, SALT, AND KEY LIME JUICE TO CHICKPEAS MASH
ADD WATER AND DICED ONIONS TO CHICKPEAS MASH AND MIX
Alkaline Banana Bread
Maritsa Harry
Prep Time: -- mins
Makes...
Ingredients:
1 1⁄2 cups of chickpea flour
2 large ripened bananas
8 chopped dates
1/2 cup date syrup or brown sugar
3⁄4 cup walnuts
2 tablespoons of tahini
1 tablespoon of grapeseed or avocado oil
1⁄4 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 F.
In a food processor, gently process bananas, date syrup, tahini, and avocado oil to create a creamy paste.
Add dates and walnuts to the paste.
In a separate bowl, whisk chickpea flour and Himalayan salt together.
Mix the paste and flour together.
If the mixture is too thick, then add additional ripened bananas.
Coat the bottom of your baking pan with avocado oil.
Spread batter evenly in the baking pan.
Bake in the oven for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow loaf to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Chickpea Fritters
Maritsa Harry
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 3-5 mins per batch
Yields: Varies
Ingredients:
1 15oz can Chickpeas, drained
1 15oz Corn, drained
1 Onion
3 pimento Pepper
½ large Carrot
2 cloves Garlic
⅓ bunch of Parsley
80g Chickpea Flour
2 cups Grapeseed or Avocado Oil for deep frying
1/2 tsp Cumin
1 tsp Lemon Pepper (optional)
Instructions:
drain the chickpeas and corn and put them in a blender with the remaining ingredients (except for the oil)
blend until 80% smooth. leave some texture
form batter into falafel balls
heat 2 cups of oil in heavy set pot
deep fry on each side for 3-5 mins
serve with ketchup or ranch dipping sauce (see recipe below)
Crispy Chickpea Biscuits
Maritsa Harry
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10-12 mins
Yields: Varies
Ingredients:
1 cup minced Walnuts
1/2 cup grated Cashew Cheese or Nutritional Yeast
1/2 cup gluten free Breadcrumbs
1 clove Garlic, minced
2 tbsp Olive Oil
1 Egg (or Flax Egg for Vegan)
1 tsp dried Herbs (thyme, rosemary, or parsley work great)
Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix until it forms a sticky mixture.
Roll into small bite-sized balls.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes, or until golden.
Let cool and pack for snacking!
Ranch Dipping Sauce
Maritsa Harry
Prep Time: 5 mins
Yields: Varies
Ingredients:
1/2 cup Tahini
¼ cup Water
2 tsp Lime Juice
2 tsp fresh Dill
2 tsp Onion Powder
1 tsp Ginger Powder
½ tsp Sea Salt
Instructions:
Whisk ingredients together in a bowl until smooth and creamy
Serve at room temperature
Chickpea Omelette
Maritsa Harry
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: Varies
Yields: 1 Omelette
Ingredients:
1 cup chickpea flour
1 cup natural spring water
1 cup chopped mushrooms
1 small onion chopped
1⁄2 red pepper diced
1 1⁄2 cups chopped cilantro
1⁄2 tsp dried basil
1⁄4 tsp pink Himalayan salt
1⁄4 tsp cayenne pepper
1-2 Tbsp grapeseed oil
Directions:
In a mixing bowl add chickpea flour, onion powder, pink Himalayan salt, dry basil, cilantro, and cayenne pepper.
Blend the mixture, then add water to blend until all lumps are removed.
Add 1 Tbsp of grapeseed oil to a skillet on medium heat.
Sauté chopped onion in skillet until tender or slightly browned, then add mushrooms.
Spread the sautéed vegetable in the skillet evenly then pour the omelet batter evenly around the skillet.
Pistachio Hummus
Maritsa Harry
Prep Time: 10 mins
Yields: Varies
Ingredients:
1 (15.5oz) can Chickpeas, drained, but not rinsed
½ cup roasted & salted unshelled Pistachios, plus more for topping*
¾ cup Tahini
juice of 2 Lemons
2-3 Garlic cloves
2& 1/2 cups fresh Basil, packed
2 tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Instructions:
In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, pistachios, tahini, lemon juice, basil, olive oil and salt.
Pulse a few times- mixture will seize but don’t worry!
Add tbsp by tbsp of cold water to thin to a smooth consistency
Once achieved, blend on high 2-3 more times until it is velvety smooth
Adjust to reach your desired consistency with water, and taste with lemon juice and salt, if desired
Transfer to a clean bowl
Top with chopped pistachios
Enjoy with g/f toast, seed crackers or celery sticks
Honey & Olive Oil Bread
Maritsa Harry
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 45-55 mins
Yields: 1 Loaf
Ingredients:
2 Eggs
1 &1/3 cup Olive Oil
⅔ cup Honey
1 ⅓ cup 1:1 Gluten-Free Flour
1 cup Cornmeal
3/4tsp Baking Soda
¾ tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Salt
2 tsp fresh Rosemary
Butter and Honey for serving
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375 deg F
Combine eggs, milk, olive oil, and honey in a large bowl and mix until thoroughly combined
Add in flour, cornmeal, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and rosemary and mix until batter is smooth
Add batter to a greased loaf pan and top with rosemary sprigs
Bake for 45-55 mins until a toothpick stuck into the center of the loaf comes out clean
Remove from oven, and allow to cool for at least 10 minutes
Banana Bubble Donuts
Maritsa Harry
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 17-23 mins
Yields: 24 mini donuts
Ingredients:
2 large Bananas mashed
1 ½ cup plant-based Milk (I used almond milk)
4 Tbsp Coconut Oil, melted
2 tsp Vanilla Extract
⅔ cup Granulated Sugar
2 ½ cup Gluten-Free 1:1 Baking Flour
2 teaspoon Baking Powder
pinch of Salt
1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
1 tsp Baking Soda
For the cinnamon sugar coating:
½ cup Granulated Sugar
2 Tbsp Cinnamon
2-4 Tbsp Coconut Oil, melted
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350℉ and grease 24 mini muffin tins. Mix together all of the wet ingredients until well combined.
Add in the dry ingredients until you have a sticky batter. Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin pans.
Bake for about 17-23 minutes, depending on your oven. Once a toothpick comes out clean, you'll know they're done. Let cool completely.
Once cooled, dip each donut in the melted coconut oil and sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat them. Enjoy!
No-Bake Protein Bars
Maritsa Harry
Prep Time: 15 mins
Chill Time: 2-3 hours
Yields: Varies
Dry ingredients:
1 scoop Vegan Protein Powder
2 cups ( 180 g) gluten free Rolled oats
1/4 cup, 60 g Dried Cranberries
1/4 cup (30 g) Seeds of choice
1/4 cup, 28 gCoconut flakes, unsweetened
Cocoa powder, unsweetened (1/4 cup, 20 g)
Salt (1/4 tsp, 1 g)
Wet ingredients:
1 cup, 240 g Natural peanut butter
1/2 cup (168 g) Honey
2 tbsp, 30 ml Almond milk, unsweetened
2 tbsp, (30 g) Coconut oil
Vanilla Extract (1 tsp, 5 ml)
Instructions:
Combine and mix all dry ingredients together first
Combine and mix all wet ingredients with dry ingredients
Line 8x8 or 9x9 baking tray with parchment paper
Pour mixture into baking tray, spread evenly
Press firmly to flatten mixture to remove any air gaps
Refrigerate for 2-3 hours, then slice into squares or bars
Plantain Pancakes
Maritsa Harry
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 2-4 mins per batch
Yields: Varies
Ingredients:
1 ripe Plantain
1 cup 1:1 Gluten-Free Flour
1 tsp Baking Powder
1/3 cup Plant-Based Milk
1 Tbsp Coconut Oil
Instructions:
Mash the plantain with a fork in a large bowl. mix in the flour and baking powder. Slowly incorporate the milk and oil. Stirring to form a thick batter.
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Scoop two large spoonfuls of batter onto the skillet. Cook each side for about 1-2 minutes, only flipping when you start to see bubbles forming at the top. Repeat with remaining batter and serve warm.
Black Bean Mushroom Burger
Maritsa Harry
Prep Time: 20 mins + 1 hour chilling
Cook Time: Varies
Yields: Varies
Ingredients:
1 cup of cooked Quinoa
1 & 1/3 cups canned Black Beans, mashed
1 Tbsp Olive Oil for frying
7 medium sized Mushrooms, finely chopped
2 tsp of ground Cumin
2 Tbsp of Sriracha
1/4 Red Onion, finely chopped
2 Garlic Gloves, finely minced
1&1/2-2 cups of Bread Crumbs*
1 Tbsp. of ground Chia Seed or Flaxseed
2 Tbsp. of Nutritional Yeast
2&1/2 tbsp. of Soy Sauce or Worcestershire Sauce
Squeeze Lemon Juice
3 Tbsp. of Water
Season with Himalayan Pink Salt and cracked Black Pepper
Instructions:
Mix all ingredients in one container and refrigerate for an hour before making patties and cooking.
Serve with lettuce, tomato, and sliced avocado
Black Bean Brownies
Maritsa Harry
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Cool Time: 2 hours
Yields: Varies
Ingredients:
1/4 cup old fashioned Rolled Oats
1 15oz can Black Beans
1/4 cup creamy raw Almond Butter
6 tbsp Cocoa Powder
2 tbsp ground Flax Seeds
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1/2 cup Brown Sugar
2 tsp vinegar (Balsamic or Apple Cider)
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped Dark Chocolate
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 F and line an 8-inch square baking dish
In a large food processor, process the rolled oats briefly, until it resembles a coarse flour
Add in the black beans, almond butter, cocoa powder, ground flax, vanilla, sugar, vinegar, salt and baking soda. process until a very smooth and thick batter is formed, stopping to scrape down the sides at least once
Add in 1/4 cup chocolate chips and pulse briefly
Transfer the batter into the lined baking dish and spread evenly with the spatula
Sprinke remaining chocolate chips over the top, and press them lightly into the batter
Bake until top begins to crack and feels relatively firm to the top (about 30 minutes )
Let cool for 2 hours and serve. leftovers can be stored in fridge or freezer
Tahini Chocolate Latte
Maritsa Harry
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Yields: 1-2 servings
Ingreidents:
2 cups Milk of choice (I like unsweetened vanilla almond milk)
5 tbs organic Cocao Powder
3 tbs Maple Syrup or Honey
2 tbs Tahini
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1/4 tsp ground Cardamom
ground Cardamom or Cinnamon for garnishing (Optional)
Instructions:
In a sauce pan over medium heat combine all of the above ingredients.
Whisk continually until all is smoothly combined, beginning to bubble and appears frothy.
Carefully pour into mug(s), and optionally sprinkle with a little cardamom or cinnamon.
Almond Butter Granola
Maritsa Harry
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30-35 mins
Cool Time: Varies
Yields: Varies
Ingredients:
3 cups Rolled Oats
1 cup chopped Raw Almonds
1 tsp ground Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 cup Almond Butter (use a natural, drippy kind)
1/2 cup Maple Syrup or Honey
1/3 cup Coconut Oil
1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line one large baking sheet..
In a bowl, add almond butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Heat in pan for 45 seconds. Mix together until smooth.
In a separate bowl, add rolled oats, chopped almonds, cinnamon, and salt. Mix together.
Pour the wet mixture over the dry mixture. Stir together to evenly coat the oats and almonds.
Spread the granola across the baking sheet in an even layer.
Bake the granola for 30-35 minutes, tossing once halfway through with a spatula. Remove granola from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet. The granola will feel soft at first, but it will firm up and become crunchy as it cools down.
Store in air tight jar.
Date Muffins
Maritsa Harry
Prep Time: 20 mins + 30 mins resting (optional)
Cook Time: 20 mins
Yields: 8 muffins
Ingredients:
240 g (2 cups) 1:1 Gluten-Free Baking Flour
3 teaspoons Baking Powder
½ teaspoon Baking Soda
1 teaspoon ground Cinnamon (optional)
½ teaspoon Sea Salt
200 g (1 ⅓ cups) Medjool Dates, pitted
80 ml (⅓ cup) pure Maple Syrup
100 ml Olive Oil
140 g (½ cup + 4 teaspoons) Vegan or Greek Yogurt
1 batch (1 cup / 240 ml) Vegan Buttermilk*
1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
75 G (½ Cup) Medjool Dates Pitted, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 210°C/410°F. Line 8 muffin tray with liners.
Sift flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a medium bowl. Whisk to combine.
Blend dates, maple syrup, olive oil, vegan yogurt, vegan buttermilk, and vanilla until mostly smooth. Transfer to a large bowl.
Fold half the dry ingredients into the wet mix. Add remaining dry ingredients and chopped dates; fold gently until just combined. Rest batter for 30 minutes for taller tops (optional).
Fill liners with batter, mounding slightly above the tray. Bake at 210°C/410°F for 5 minutes. Lower to 190°C/375°F and bake for 15 more minutes. Cool for 5 minutes in the tray, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Keep in an airtight container for 5 days at room temperature or a week in the fridge. Freeze for longer storage; defrost before serving.