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Sunday, February 4, 2024

Homemade Chocolate Cashew Milk (DF)


This is SOOOOO  tasty in my "date coffee" !!!!  

I also have made it thinner to use as "milk" for my overnight oats.  Just add another 1/2 to 1 cup of water.




Ingredients:
1 cup raw cashews (soaked overnight)
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4 to 6  Medjool dates, chopped (I use 6 dates)
3 and 1/2 cups water
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cardamom


Directions:
Drain and rinse the cashews. 

Combine all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend until smooth.  ( I use my Vitamix Blender)


My favorite food processor is the KitchenAid  7-Cup Food Processor

For blenders, I use both the  Vitamix Blender and Ninja Master Prep Professional Blender


Thursday, December 7, 2023

Fudgy Black Bean Brownie (DF, GF)

     

This is my favorite brownie recipe !   I prefer a fudgy brownie rather than a more "cake like" brownie.  



Ingredients:
1 can black beans (I did not drain)
12 large medjool dates, sliced
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/3 cup natural almond butter or peanut butter
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1 and 1/2 Tbsp Ground Flaxseed
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
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1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)


Directions:
Place the black beans, dates,  milk and almond/peanut butter in a blender and blend until smooth.

Add the rest of the ingredients (EXCEPT the nuts) to the blender and blend until all ingredients are completely combined.  

Mixture will be on the thick side.

Mix in the nuts (if using).

Spread batter into an 8x8 pan (I line the pan with parchment paper) and bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

My favorite food processor is the KitchenAid  7-Cup Food Processor
For blenders, I use both the  Vitamix Blender and Ninja Master Prep Professional Blender


Monday, June 26, 2023

Chickpea Tortillas (DF)

 

The white or wheat flour tortillas did not make great tortillas when leaving out or substituting the oil. 

So I decided trying to make tortillas using chickpea flour instead.  It does not require oil and makes the best tortillas we have made.



Ingredients:
2 cups chickpea flour
2/3 cup tapioca starch
1/4 tsp black salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp curry powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp  SMOKED PAPRIKA
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast Flakes  (I use Now Foods)
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1 and 1/2 cups water, more if needed to thin when making (only add a VERY small amount of water at a time - 1 tsp)

Directions:
Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl until well combined.  Then add the water and stir or whisk until well combined and smooth.  

Texture should be slightly thinner than pancake batter.  Add water if needed to get desired consistency (1 tsp at a time).

Heat a skillet or griddle or crepe pan on the stove on medium heat.   We use a crepe pan (medium heat) and it works great.

Pour about 1/4 cup of the batter onto the pan and maneuver the pan in a circular motion to help spread out the batter evenly into a larger circle, keeping the batter as even as possible.  

Cook the 1st side for about 1 minute (usually a little less).  It will be golden brown.  Flip the tortilla to cook on the other side for about 1 and 1/2 minutes.  




Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Chickpea Sandwich Spread (DF)


This tastes better after it has been in the fridge overnight.  


Ingredients:
1 package silken tofu (I used  Mori-nu Tofu )
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp dijon mustard
3 to 4 large medjool dates
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3 cans chickpeas, drained
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1 and 1/2 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast Flakes  (I use Now Foods)
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp turmeric
3/4 tsp celery seed
3/4 tsp Black Salt  (I use The Spice Lab's)
3/4 tsp black pepper
1 and 1/2 tsp dry ground mustard 
4 or 5 stalks celery, cut into small pieces
2 Tbsp dried dill
3 Tbsp dried parsley
3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

Directions:
Drain the package of tofu and squeeze to get out as much water as possible.  Blend the tofu, lemon juice, mustard, and dates until smooth and well blended.

Place the tofu mixture in a bowl. 

Blend the 3 cans of chickpeas to desired texture. 

In a bowl, combine the tofu mixture, chopped/blended chickpeas and all the rest of the ingredients and mix together until well combined.

Refrigerate overnight.   This will keep in the fridge for several days.


Sunday, April 30, 2023

Chocolate Brownies - Take 3 (DF)

     

These brownies are a combination of this recipe and the fudgy brownie recipe I like !


Ingredients:
1 can black beans (I did not drain)
8 or 9 large medjool dates, sliced
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk or water
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1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
3/4 cups whole wheat flour (or gluten free or spelt)

Directions:
Place the black beans, dates, vanilla extract and milk (or water) in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.

Mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder in a bowl until well combined.  

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.  Batter will be thick.

Spread into an 8x8 pan and bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

My favorite food processor is the KitchenAid  7-Cup Food Processor
For blenders, I use both the  Vitamix Blender and Ninja Master Prep Professional Blender

Friday, April 28, 2023

Kidney Butter Bean Salad (DF, GF)


A bean salad is always GREAT in the summer !!!  Make this for picnics, lunches, get-togethers, or a side dish for dinner.  The butter beans add a nice flavor to the bean salad.  This is a GREAT way to get your fiber !!!  


Ingredients:
2 cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can butter beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
onion, chopped
2 Tbsp dried parsley
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried basil
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar

Directions:
Place all ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine.  Let the salad sit for a couple hours before serving to blend the flavors.



Thursday, December 15, 2022

Curry Hummus (DF, GF)

 


Make this the day before you plan on eating it so the flavors have time to "mellow".



Ingredients:
1 can pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
2 to 4 Tbsp water or liquid from beans,  or more until desired consistency (I actually use all the bean liquid)
1 Tbsp minced jar garlic
1 tsp lemon juice 
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp ground ginger
3 large medjool dates
1/2 tsp salt (optional)

Directions:
Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until desired consistency.  Add water or liquid from beans, if needed to thin.



My favorite food processor is the KitchenAid  7-Cup Food Processor
For blenders, I use both the  Vitamix Blender and Ninja Master Prep Professional Blender

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Chickpea "Meatballs" (DF)

 

My husband and I both really really liked these "meatballs".   We use them on spaghetti or in a sandwich.   These have a texture similar to actual meatballs.  

If you want....you can make them into burgers instead !



Ingredients:
2 cans chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
1 small onion, cut into smaller pieces
6 Tbsp salsa (no sugar)
6 Tbsp ketchup or spaghetti sauce (no sugar in either one)
1 or 2 Tbsp  Bragg Liquid Aminoor soy sauce
2 Tbsp Italian seasoning
2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
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1 cup non-white flour (I used Quinoa Flour )
1 cup cooked Quinoa  

Directions:
Place the chickpeas and onion in a food processor and pulse for a few seconds.

Add the rest of the ingredients (EXCEPT the flour and quinoa). 

Pulse for a few more seconds - just until the chickpeas are broken up.  

Put the mixture into a bowl and add the flour and quinoa.  Stir to combine all ingredients. Keep mixing the ingredients until they "stick together".  

Chill for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.  I left mine in the fridge overnight. 

Make "meatballs" out of the mixture and place on baking pan.  

Cook at 375 degrees for 15 to 25 minutes.  Then turn the "meatballs" over and cook an additional 20-30 minutes.





Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Chocolate Brownies - Take 2 (DF)

    


My husband LOVES these brownies.  When not on the Daniel Fast, I have also made these with gluten free flour and they come out fine.  I have also added 1 Tbsp instant coffee for a little different flavor (when not on the Daniel Fast) !


Ingredients:
2 large ripe bananas, sliced
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
6 large medjool dates, sliced
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1 and 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon

Directions:
Place the bananas, milk, vanilla and dates in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.

Mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl until well combined.  

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.  Batter will be thick.

Spread into an 8x8 pan and bake at 400 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

My favorite food processor is the KitchenAid  7-Cup Food Processor
For blenders, I use both the  Vitamix Blender and Ninja Master Prep Professional Blender


Sunday, October 16, 2022

Pumpkin Spice Butter / Spread / Hummus - (DF, GF)

   

I intended to make pumpkin spice hummus....BUT.....since I am not a huge pumpkin or pumpkin pie fan, I really didn't like it for my hummus ......SO....my husband tried it on toast as "butter" or "spread" for his toast.  He REALLY liked it on toast !!!   He said it kinda tastes like pumpkin pie and he LOVES pumpkin pie.  SO....try it as hummus or butter on toast or a spread !!!




Ingredients:
1 can pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
1 can pumpkin puree
2 Tbsp pumpkin pie spice
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground allspice
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 to 4 Tbsp milk,  or more until desired consistency
4 large medjool date (I usually cut into pieces)

Directions:

Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until desired consistency.  Add more milk, if needed to thin.

My favorite food processor is the KitchenAid  7-Cup Food Processor
For blenders, I use both the  Vitamix Blender and Ninja Master Prep Professional Blender