Vegan Mom Yas

Walking through the bulk store, I saw banana flour and thought about the possibilities of what I could make. It was on sale so I had to grab some (because it is very expensive! Would you believe that the bag cost almost $43 at regular price?!). I decided to make a banana loaf with some of the simplest ingredients all thrown together in a food processor. I was pretty impressed with the results too! Yield: 1 loaf You will need: -1 cup banana flour -1/4 cup peanut butter -1/3 cup date paste (any sweetener) -A dash of cinnamon -2 ripe bananas/1 cup applesauce -1/2 teaspoon baking soda -A pinch of Himalayan salt -1/3 cup coconut water/water/milk -1/4 cup cocoa nibs/chocolate chips Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees 2. Using a fopd processor, mix all the ingredients together until combined (except for the cocoa nibs) 3. Pulse in the cocoa nibs/chocolate chips at the end and pour into a parchment lined loaf pan 4. Bake for 30 minutes and allow to cool before eati...

These energy bites are so addictive and are 100% grain free and made of pure goodness. The consistency is nice and chewy and makes you feel like you're biting into a ball of fudge. The banana flour gives it a nice pillow texture too! Yield: 8 balls You will need: -1/2 cup banana flour, -1/4 cup carob powder -2 tablespoons date paste -1/4 cup peanut butter -2-3 tablespoons water/coconut water/milk -A dash of cinnamon -A pinch of Himalayan salt -1/4 cup cocoa nibs Directions: 1. Using a food processor, mix all the ingredients together (except for the cocoa nibs) until combined 2. Pulse in the cocoa nibs at the end and roll into desired ball sizes 3. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week

Do you ever just desire that added crunch over top of your icecream, oatmeal, or smoothie? Or just wanting a deliciously satisfying crunchy snack that you can eat and not have to worry about all the preservatives and unnecessary additional calories? Well have I got the solution for you! (I'm totally sounding like a car sales person). This granola is definitely a staple in our pantry and I can't keep up with replenishing our supply every week! Yield: 3 cups of granola You will need: -6 cups popcorn -1 cup gluten-free rolled oats -A dash of cinnamon -A pinch of Himalayan salt -1/3 cup maple syrup -1/4 cup date paste -1/4 cup runny peanut butter (heated slightly) Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees 2. Mix all the dry ingredients together in a large bowl 3. In a separate bowl, mix the maple syrup, date paste and peanut butter until combined 4. Pour the maple mix over the popcorn mix and mix well so that everything is coated 5. Pour the granola on a parch...

Once again... I have combined the two most popular flavors of chocolate and peanut butter into one delicious and decadent pie! I don't know about you, but I don't think I can ever get bored of this! The filling in these bars is so creamy (hence the title) and I couldn't wait to share! Enjoy a slice with a tall glass of coconut milk too! Yield:12-16 bars (depending on how you cut them) You will need: Base: -1/2 cup dried mulberries -1/2 cup dried figs (about 5) -2-3 tablespoons raw cocoa/carob powder -1/4 cup date paste -1-2 tablespoons melted coconut oil -1/2 cup steel cut oats/rolled oats Filling: -1 can full fat coconut milk refrigerated upside-down overnight -2/3-3/4 cup peanut butter (any nut/seed butter) -2 tablespoons date paste/maple syrup -A dash of cinnamon/vanilla Directions: 1. Using a food processor, blend all the ingredients together for the base until a dough is formed and press the dough down into a plastic wrap lined pan of choice and place...

I love throwing things in a food processor (7 ingredients that is!) and coming up with a delicious raw treat that everyone can enjoy... especially when it's a mess-free recipe that only has me washing out the food processor! These brownies are so chewy and rich and can be modified with any additional textures or flavors. Yield: 6 bars You will need: Chocolate Cashew Cream Frosting: -1 cup soaked cashews (soaking for at least 4 hours) -1/3-1/2 cup date paste -1/2-1 tablespoon maple syrup -2 tablespoons raw carob/cocoa powder -3 tablespoons water/coconut water Raw Brownie Base: -1 cup oat flour -1/2 cup date paste -1/2 cup dried mulberry especially -1/3 cup raw carob/cocoa powder -A dash of cinnamon -2 tablespoons peanut butter -1/2-1 tablespoon maple syrup Directions: 1. Blend all the ingredients for the frosting in a high speed blender until smooth and set aside in a bowl in the fridge as you create the base 2. For the base, place all the ingredients in the fo...

I had the pleasure of trying some raw cashew cheese from the Prana Yoga Fest at the Basic Roots stand. They were so lovely and I made such a personable connection with the owner. We had so much in common and shared many stories and then she gifted me with a few goodies. You can find their products throughout Calgary, including Community Natural Foods. My favorites have to be the Raw Fig Bars and the Herbes de Provence Raw Cashew Cheese and Cracker combo. This recipe is dedicated to Basic Roots and the wonderful team behind it 💙. Yield: 2 cups cheese You will need: -1 1/2- 2 cups soaked cashews (soaking in water for at least 4 hours) -2 garlic cloves -2 tablespoons lemon juice -1 heaping tablespoon Herbes de Provence (or spice of choice) -A dash of Himalayan salt -1/4 cup water -1 capsule of probiotics (optional) Directions: Blend all the ingredients together until creamy and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week *Experiment with the flavors! Try s...

I decided to make a quick bar after coming home from work. This was definitely a great combination of flavors and can be used in so many ways as a base to a pie, a crumble, bliss balls, or just plain granola bars. Plus... it only took a few minutes to make! Yield: 8x8in pan You will need: Base: -1 1/2 cup rolled oats -1 1/2 cup shredded coconut -1/4 cup peanut butter -1/4 cup maple syrup -1/4 cup date paste -Sprinkle of salt -1 teaspoon cinnamon Topping: -1/2 cup peanut butter -1 ripe banana -1 tablespoon raw carob/cocoa powder -1/2 tablespoon coconut oil Directions: 1. Using a food processor, mix all the ingredients for the base together until it comes together as a dough 2. Press the base in a lined pan and set aside 3. Blend the topping ingredients together and spread over the base 4. Refrigerate for a few hours until ready to cut into bars. Store in the fridge/freezer until ready to consume! *Feel free to play around with your choice of sweetener or nut/seed ...

If you like oatmeal crumbles and carrot cake, then this recipe is calling your name! I bought a few bags of carrots and thought about what I could do with them. I wanted to combine them with the nutty flavor and texture of oats and created this cake. It is definitely a great snack or eat a huge slice in the morning and call it breakfast!  Packed with nothing but wholesome ingredients... you can't go wrong! Enjoy! Yield: 8x8in cake You will need: Base: -1 cup steel cut oats/rolled oats -1 cup shredded coconut -1 tablespoon Lucuma powder (mixed with 1 tablespoon of water to create a thick paste to help with binding) -A dash of cinnamon -2 ripe mashed bananas -1 tablespoon melted coconut oil (optional) -2 tablespoons peanut butter (any nut/seed butter) -2 tablespoons date paste/maple syrup -1/2 cup grated carrots (about 1 small carrot) Topping: -1-2 tablespoons coconut oil -2 tablespoons date paste/maple syrup -3 tablespoons water/coconut milk -1/...

I make coconut milk in my household on a weekly basis and I'm always left with coconut pulp. I'm trying to find creative ways to use it and a recipe which I could use on a continuous basis. I haven't created a recipe until now! These cookies are going to be a staple in my house. I created them on the fly with the ingredients I have in my pantry and now I feel like the only reason why I'll be making coconut milk is so that I can have the excuse to make these cookies with the pulp! If you don't have pulp, just use regular shredded coconut or coconut flour. Use a dehydrator and omit the baking soda to make these completely raw or just eat the cookie as is if you dont feel like baking because they're amazing! Yield: 5 large cookies You will need: -1 tablespoon lucuma powder mixed with 1 tablespoon of water and thickening up on the side for 5 minutes -1/4 cup peanut butter (any nut butter) -1 ripe banana (can possibly use apple sauce or pumpkin puree) -1 tabl...

This velvety risotto is so decadent and such a great side or main dish to any dinner or lunch. It has the richness of risotto and the pop of quinoa. You will find yourself pouring seconds before you're even done yur first helping. My boys loved it! So I guess it's kids approved too! Yield: 4 servings You will need: -2 cups uncooked quinoa -4 cups water -2 vegetable broth cubes + 1 L water (or 1 L of vegetable broth) -4 minced garlic cloves -1 cups chopped up sundried tomatoes -2 cups sliced mushrooms -1 tablespoon Italian seasoning -1/3 nutritional yeast Directions: 1. Place the quinoa and 4 cups of water in a pot on the stove and turn on the heat to high for 5 minutes (you will need to have the quinoa a little uncooked for when you add it to the pan) 2. While the quinoa is on the stove, add the garlic, mushrooms, and sundried tomatoes to a large pan and begin sautéing with a little water so the ingredients don't stick 3. Once the ingredients in the pan have...

These caramel peanut butter bars were hard to assemble because the layers were just too addicting... Zayn and I were eating the layers right out of the blender! I think I will experiment with the caramel filling in this recipe and utilize it for other recipes because of its' richness in flavor and velvety texture. If you love caramel and peanut butter you will love these bars! Zayn said they looked like Oreos  and it tasted like Icecream sandwiches... hence the long name! Yield: 6-8 bars (depending on how you cut them) You will need: Base: -1/2 cup dried mulberries -1/2 cup dried figs (about 5) -1/4 cup raw carob/cocoa powder -1/2 cup date paste (about 1 cup dates) Filling: -1 can full fat coconut milk (you will only need the thick white fat content from the can, not the water... but do not throw out the water!) -1/2 cup date paste -1/2 cup peanut butter (or any nut/seed butter) -1 tablespoon Lucuma powder (for that caramel flavor) -Pinch of salt Chocolate Ganache T...