Desserts
Who says you can’t have your cake and eat it? Not me. Welcome to the world of Vegan guilt-free desserts! Most people are seekers of sugar. I want to show you how to satisfy the sugar craving with healthy treats. I only use organic fair-trade ingredients that are kind to the soil and the planet and do not involve food slavery. Please be conscious of where your ingredients come from.
Peach Kanten with Sweet Date Cream
Kanten is a Japanese dessert that is somewhat likened to jelly or Jell-O. It is made with agar-agar, a gelatinous substance that comes from several species of dried seaweeds. It’s a classic macrobiotic dessert. Deliciously simple, and simply delicious, this healthy dessert is also packed with the natural fibre in agar flakes. Kanten
Sweet Cherry Ice Cream with Chocolate Sauce
2 cups banana, sliced 2 cups frozen sweet cherries 2 tbs plant-based milk ¼ tsp. vanilla extract Peel and slice the banana and freeze in a freezer bag overnight. Remove from the bag and allow the banana to sit on the...
Gingered Apple Sauce with Cashew Cream and Crunchy Granola
Apple sauce can be made with peeled apples and a variety of spices. Flavourings or sweeteners such as rice syrup or cinnamon are also commonly added. It’s our absolute favourite dessert, straight from my jars. The sauce is equally delicious without the cream and I have been known to eat it straight from the jar. For the apple sauce 4...
Oatmeal Walnut Cookies
These are a really wholesome treat, lower in fat and sugar than most shop-bought biscuits and packed with oatmeal and raisins for extra nutrients and flavour. Many of my cookies incorporate fruit and spices, rather than extra sugar and fat. I decided to share this recipe as it is Bill’s absolute favourite. Ingredients 1½ cups oatmeal ¾ cup wholewheat pastry...