Wild Greens Smoothie
Wild Greens You probably know that leafy green vegetables are really, really good for you, but did you know that the same goes for many wild greens, otherwise known as weeds? Grass, dandelion, nettles, soursops and clover – as well as many other wild plants – are full of protein, vitamins and minerals, and can […]
Seed Sprinkles
How do vegans get enough protein? Many plant foods are rich in protein such as nuts, seeds, beans, sprouts, quinoa and soy products, and other foods like whole wheat, peas and green leafy vegetables all contribute significant amounts of protein to the diet. It is always worth checking how much protein you need and tallying […]
Coffee and Walnut Cake
Make as a big layer cake, a slice big enough for a crowd, or cute cupcakes. Great flavour combination, quick and easy. Gluten-free option. Ingredients Cake 2 tablespoons (40 ml) espresso coffee, or coffee substitute such as Nature’s Cuppa or Barleycup, cooled 1 cup soy milk 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1/3 cup rice bran or […]
Basic vegan sponge cake
This is a great all-purpose cake recipe which can be used for a layer cake or cupcakes. Ingredients 1 ½ cups plain flour ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup soy milk 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1/3 cup rice bran or sunflower oil 2/3 cup raw […]
Raw, Vegan, Sugar-Free Chocolate Cream Pie
This dessert is raw, vegan, sugar-free, carb-free, gluten-free – and yet….COMPLETELY, UTTERLY, DECADENTLY, DIVINELY DELICIOUS! I guarantee you will not feel even a little bit hard done by on your gluten, dairy or sugar-free diet once you have a mouthful of this pie. For more sugar-free tips, have a look at our Sugar-free section. Ingredients […]
Still sweet and sugar-free?
Despite my passion for desserts, every so often I like to give my body a break from sugars. And because I don’t like to do things by halves, that means all sugars: refined sugars of course; natural sugars like maple syrup, rice syrup, agave nectar, concentrated fruit juice; all dried and fresh fruit; stuff that […]
Miso Broth with Tofu and Kombu
This has been a staple in my family since my kids were little. For some reason, putting noodles in soup and cutting the carrots into flower shapes was enough to get them to eat miso, seaweed, shitake mushrooms and all kinds of vegetables. It’s hearty enough to make a full meal, and full of all […]
Carob Clusters
I love it when food transports you back to a particular place and time in your life. This recipe takes me to my friend Nicole’s kitchen, some years ago when we were both homeschooling our children. I was feeling happy and relaxed, as her, then 5-year-old, son how to make these sticky, chewy nutty treats. I’m […]
Raw Fudgy Nutty Brownie Clusters with Warm Chocolate Sauce and Vanilla Creme
All raw, gluten and dairy free, no refined sugar, all good fats. Seriously good. You do need a dehydrator if you want to keep this recipe raw. For a sugar-free version, replace the agave/maple syrup with the same amount of xylitol dissolved in an equal amount of warm water, and omit the sultanas. Ingredients Brownies 1 […]
Gluten-free Vegan Chocolate Torte
Just thought I’d pop this popular recipe in from my book, Divine Vegan Desserts. Always handy to have a delicious chocolate cake that almost everyone can enjoy! Ingredients Torte ¼ cup (35 g) cocoa 1 cup (135 g) plain gluten-free flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup (100 […]
