May 2024

MAPLE CARAMELISED BANANA OATS⁠

Vegan + plant based⁠ and Refined sugar free⁠!!
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Sweet, jammy, caramelised bananas…so drool-worthy! Incredibly good, especially on creamy oats⁠.⁠ If you love fried bananas but prefer to opt for unrefined sugars, then this is the recipe for you!


Maple is a great vegan alternative to other unrefined sweeteners And maple is usually a lot more accessible to buy at the supermarket than other options.⁠ Win Win!


⁠Drizzled with lashings of creamy peanut-butter and served on a bowlful of dreamy vanilla oats. You’ll practically float out of bed knowing you’ve got this for breakfast!⁠


⁠Ingredients:

  • Serves 4⁠
  • CARAMELISED BANANAS ⁠
  • 4 bananas, halved⁠
  • 2 tbsp maple
  • 2 tsp coconut oil
  • OATS:
  • 1.5 cups jumbo oats
  • 2 cups almond milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp peanut butter

METHOD⁠:

1. Add oats, almond milk and vanilla to a bowl. Stir to combine and allow to rest for 10 minutes.⁠

2. Heat coconut oil in a frying pan or dutch oven. Drizzle bananas in maple and place in the pan, sliced side down. Cook for 1-2 mins and carefully flip over using a spatula. Cook for 30 secs – 1 min.⁠

3. Add oats to a bowl and top with caramelised bananas, the leftover coconut maple oil and a good drizzle of peanut butter.

May 11, 2024 by VEGAN RECIPES 0

Crispy chickpea Caesar salad

Crispy chickpeas are one of my favourite things to make; they’re delicious as a snack, on toast, or in a salad. This vegan caeser salad is delicious, easy to make. I love a fresh, flavorful crouton for the crunch. (Perfect for leftover bread)

Served with a tasty tahini dressing. Check the 3 step recipe below:

Ingredients:

  • Crispy chickpeas:
  • 1 can of chickpeas
  • Drizzle of olive oil 
  • spices – 3/4 tsp of: salt pepper garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika pul beber, harissa powder.
  • Mix well and airfryer for 10 minutes on 190c, turn half way.
  • Tahini dressing:
  • In a jug, mix:
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup water.
  • 1/2 lemon juice
  • 1.5 tsp of Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp of salt & pepper.
  • 1 minced garlic.

Add all ingredients and whisk, add more water if it’s too thick. Apply generously and this keeps in the fridge too.

  • Spicy croutons:
  • Tear up old bread/ciabatta etc.
  • 3 tbsp of olive oil
  • Spices: 1/2 tsp of salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, parsley.
  • Mix well and gently toast in a hot fry pan until brown and crispy. (will keep for a while in an air stored jar)

Method:


1. 1 romaine lettuce roughly chopped with mini gem lettuce.
2. Add crispy chickpeas, croutons, optional vegan parmesan and generously dress with tahini sauce.

May 11, 2024 by VEGAN RECIPES 0

Vegan Roasted Potato Salad

​Fragrant, creamy and super tasty. This is how potato salad should be! 😍

​Ingredients
2-3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon sweet relish
1 green onion, chopped

Creamy Garlic Herb Sauce
1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
1 tsp lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried dill
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp smoked paprika (Can also use paprika)
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp maple syrup
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Instructions:


Preheat oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add cubed potatoes (skin on or off) to baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and season with salt + black pepper. Toss everything to coat potatoes. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until potatoes are golden and tender once tested with a knife.


Make the garlic herb sauce. In a bowl, add together all ingredients, whisking until smooth and combined. Adjust taste and seasonings based on preference.


Remove potatoes from the oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes. Once cooled, add Garlic Herb sauce and toss everything together until potatoes are fully coated. Add in the chopped celery, sweet relish, and green onions, tossing everything together again. Serve immediately or store tightly sealed in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

May 11, 2024 by VEGAN RECIPES 0