Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies
16 May 2012 3 Comments
in Home Cooking, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes Tags: agave, brown sugar, chocolate, chocolate chips, cinnamon, comfort food, cookies, earth balance, Ener-G, nutmeg, vanilla, vegan, vegetarian, whole wheat flour, zucchini
Of course I love all things veggie but sometimes and for some people you have to sneak them in there. So this is a great dessert recipe that also has a bunch of zucchini hidden inside 
These taste just like chocolate chip cookies – YUM – but with a great added bonus! I am sure by the time my little kiddos are ready to eat cookies they will already be super veggie lovers, but I still think, why not have the extra fiber and veggies in there
Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies
2 1/2 dozen cookies
Wet Ingredients
1 Ener-G Egg Replacer
1/2 cup earth balance
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup agave
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
1 cup white flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1-2 cup finely shredded zucchini (I like to use more, as it is a great way to sneak a veggie into a dessert!)
12 oz chocolate chips..vegan
- Pre-heat oven to 350 Degrees.
- Combine wet ingredients in a medium sized bowl.
- Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Combine zucchini and chocolate chips into the wet ingredients and blend well.
- Mix all ingredients together and mix well.
- Drop by spoonful (I love to use a small ice cream scooper) onto greased baking sheet or silicon baking sheet, and flatten with the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 13- 15 minutes.
- Cool on a rack and enjoy!
Vegan Peanut Butter Mousse
15 Mar 2012 1 Comment
in Home Cooking, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes Tags: agave, banana, banana bread, breakfast, chocolate, chocolate chips, comfort food, cookies, cream, cream cheese, dessert, entertaining, granola, mousse, non-dairy cheese, peanut butter, pudding, quick and easy, silken tofu, snack, strawberry, tofu, Tofutti, vanilla, vegan, vegetarian
Addictive does not even describe how good this is! You are lucky if it makes it out of the blender to serve. Have fun with this and change up the toppings or get super creative and make a pudding pie or cake with the mousse.
This one is so super easy to whip up but be careful, not sure we should have mousse EVERY day ENJOY!
Vegan Peanut Butter Mousse
1 cup peanut butter
16 oz firm silken tofu (not the vacuum packed kind – I used Nasoya)
1/2 cup agave
1/2 cup vegan cream cheese
1 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
Blend tofu and peanut butter in blender or food processor until smooth. Add cream cheese and blend more, scraping down the sides. Add agave and vanilla and blend again.
Assemble with toppings or just enjoy alone (maybe even straight out of the blender )
Toppings Ideas
bananas
strawberries
other fruit
granola
banana bread crumbles
chocolate chips
Like this:
Vegan Dessert Bars
30 May 2011 2 Comments
in Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes Tags: baking, chocolate, comfort food, cookies, dessert, entertaining, snack, vegan, vegetarian
These are amazing! I have been making and impressing people for years with them!!! And we all know that I rarely repeat a recipe so these must be amazing hahah
Vegan Blondies / Dessert Bars
25 squares-ish
- 1 5/8 sticks of Earth Balance, melted (Love that they make the sticks of Earth Balance!!)
- 1 pound light brown sugar
- 3 vegan egg replacer
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 3/4 cups white flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped nuts (I use half pecans and half walnuts)
- 1 12 ounce bag vegan chocolate chips
- In a bowl, combine melted Earth Balance and brown sugar. Let cool.
- Pre-heat oven to 350F.
- Add the egg replacer and the vanilla, mix well.
- In another bowl, add the dry ingredients together, mix and then add to the liquid mixture. Mix everything thoroughly.
- Spread into a greased 13″x9″ pan.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool and cut into squares, and enjoy!!!
All Gone!!
Kim’s Vegan Sugar Cookies
28 Apr 2011 2 Comments
in Home Cooking, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes Tags: almond milk, comfort food, cookies, cream, dessert, Ener-G, entertaining, guest post, snack, soy, Tofutti, vegan, vegetarian
My wonderful friend and reader, Kim, has shared some really great recipes with me in the past. I am super excited to have her Guest Post here These cookies look absolutely amazing!!!! I think these would be great for any holiday or event as they are so versatile!! YUM!!!!
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So I always find family holidays a bit tough because they always revolve around candy and sweet baked goods. So every year I usually try out a new recipe of some sort to see how it comes out and to test it on my family. My goal is to find the perfect vegan holiday recipe that not only will I enjoy, but my family will as well (and they are picky eaters). So I found this recipe in VegNews and decided to give it a go. Not only did it come out fantastic but my family can’t get enough of them. My Grandmother and myself were up to our elbows in cookies for Easter, with frosting everywhere. We spent a good amount of time trying to design the perfect cookie to be photographed, but got so tired by the end of the night that we only shot a few cookies and decided that we would just slap some frosting on the rest for the family. They are so delicious that we didn’t think the family would mind or notice. Hope that you enjoy this recipe as much as me and my family does.
Vegan Sugar Cookies
For the cookies:
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup vegan margarine, softened
3 teaspoons ener-g egg replacer, mixed with 1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup vegan sour cream
4 1/3 cups flour
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
For the frosting:
1/4 cup vegan margarine
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoons soymilk (I use almond milk)
1 teaspoon lemon zest
(for the frosting I think they messed up the amount of milk. It makes
a crumbly consistency so i usually follow it and once it’s mixed I
slowly pour in more milk until it becomes a nice smooth frosting)
- To prepare cookies, preheat oven to 350. In a large bowl cream margarine and sugar until fluffy. Add egg replacer, vanilla, and sour cream and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, lemon zest, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add dry mixture to wet
- Mix for 1 to 2 minutes or until combined then roll dough into large ball, wrap with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes
- Remove dough from fridge and roll out 1/2 inch thick on floured board. Cut using cookie cutters. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until golden. Allow to cool before frosting.
- For frosting mix all ingredients with mixer on medium speed until creamy and soft (will need to add more milk I have yet to calculate how much I usually add so just eye it)
- This makes a lot of cookies and I usually put the dough in the freezer while each batch is in the oven so that while your waiting the dough doesn’t get too soft ( just don’t leave it too long or else you will have iced cookie dough)
And be warned these are addicting, be prepared to eat at least 5 before you even offer them to anyone else because they are that good. My grandmother ate at least 2 handfuls by Easter and she doesn’t usually eat that much sweets.
My 30th Birthday!
19 Apr 2011 Leave a Comment
in New York Highlights, Raw Desserts and Treats Tags: cake, chocolate, cookies, dessert, entertaining, snack, vegan, vegetarian
I LOVE Birthdays and I turned 30 last week! SO of course a fun reason to celebrate!
On Friday Night we celebrated at Friday Night Yoga Social! FNYS is an AMAZING class I teach with two unbelievable, inspiring and beautiful teachers and friends; Mimi and Angie. It was so perfect to be able to celebrate with many of our students and friends, such a special night as always! If you are ever in NYC on a Friday Night, come to our fun class!!
Saturday was more fun party time And of course since this was my party, there had to be yummy vegan food!
Terri’s delivered their SUPER YUMMY sandwiches. Michael and I LOVE all their Vegan sandwiches but seem to never get enough of the Vegan Bacon Cheddar Chicken Ranch sandwiches. See my review here from when they first opened. It was great to see all these non-vegans Loving these scrumptious sandwiches too, always fun of course! Sorry, I didn’t take any pictures. But go there yourself and try these sandwiches out, so good!
I also had a crudité platter from Whole Foods. Of course a crudité platter would not normally get a honorable mention but this one was special because it had a super yummy Vegan Caramelized Onion Dip. The catering guy at Whole Foods Union Square, Mark, was Super awesome and so helpful! We went around the whole store to score the best vegan dip for the platter. Perfection!
I love my sweets and since it was a birthday party, there had to be a cake and then of course some more desserts 
I brought the deelish vegan brownie bites, chocolate chip cookies and oatmeal raisin cookies from BabyCakes. And the cake, oh the cake…. one of our faves, Chocolate Peanut Butter Bomb Cake from Vegan Treats… we bought it at Atlas since Vegan Treats is in PA, but they sell their AMAZING cakes and treats all over the city so thank goodness not hard to come up with. (pic below)
Then on another night Michael took me to Pure Food & Wine to celebrate just the two of us YUM!! And of course this meal had to end with the amazing Mint Sundae. (pic below)
Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate with me and who sent Birthday Wishes!! Lots of love all around!!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Bomb Cake
Ugh Oh! This is a dangerous cake to have leftovers of! YUM!!
Mint Sundae from Pure Food & Wine
Party Time! Fun Vegan Snack/Apps Ideas
21 Jan 2011 1 Comment
in Home Cooking, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes Tags: comfort food, cookies, dessert, dip, entertaining, h'orderves, quick and easy, raw, snack, vegan, vegetarian
I am super excited about the Jets game this weekend!!! I wanted to share some past ideas for fun snack ideas to serve for the big game (or really any party ) I know that sometimes we can end up at a party without any good vegan grub (potato chips don’t count!) so I like to always be prepared and bring something fun with me
Have a great weekend! Go J-E-T-S!!
Cheesy Baked Penne with Cauliflower and Crème Fraîche VEGAN Version! SO GOOD!
Sweet Potato Fries with Raspberry Dipping Sauce
Beet Ravioli with Herb Cheese Filling
Vegan Eggplant Pecan Pesto Dip
Chocolate-Covered Katie’s Banana Butter
Raw Fudge Brownies with frosting
31 Oct 2010 5 Comments
in Raw Desserts and Treats, Raw Vegan Recipes, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes Tags: agave, almond butter, brownie, cacao, carob, chocolate, coconut oil, cookies, dessert, flax, frosting, goji, hemp, protein powder, quick and easy, raw, superfood, vegan, vegetarian
The fudge brownies are delicious! The frosting on top really added to how yummy they were. It gave the brownies 2 different textures, awesome! I love how amazing raw desserts can be. Make a batch of these and keep them in the fridge. All you need is little slices, just a taste is enough. These will stay great for over a week.
Raw Fudge Brownies
adapted from Raw Lou Lou
1 Tablespoon melted cacao butter
2 Tablespoons cacao nibs
2 Tablespoons cacao powder
1/2 teaspoon hemp protein powder
1 Tablespoon carob powder
1 cup soaked macadamia nuts
2 Tablespoons ground flax seeds
1 handful goji berries
2 Tablespoons almond nut butter
1 Tablespoon coconut oil
1 1/2 Tablespoons agave
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Blend all of the above in a Vitamix or a food processor. Press into a loaf baking pan and set in fridge.
Chocolate Frosting
1 avocado
1 Tablespoon agave
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 Tablespoon cacao powder
Blend all of the above together and spread on top of the fudge brownie mix and leave to set in the fridge. Enjoy!
Before Frosting
with the yummy frosting!
Chocolate Banana Oatmeal Cookies
24 Aug 2010 3 Comments
in Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes Tags: almond milk, banana, chocolate, comfort food, cookies, dessert, entertaining, oat, quick and easy, snack, soy, vegan, vegetarian
One of my fabulous readers, Kim sent me this deelish cookie recipe! They came out so great! Plus these were super simple and fast to make. This is a recipe you can whip up any time in no time
I ended up quadrupling the recipe to bring to Prema & Alex’s engagement party. I never even mentioned they were vegan and all the boys couldn’t get at them fast enough. Always so nice to see that! Some people hear that something is vegan and are immediately turned off. Have them taste them first and then let them know just how amazing vegan food can be! YUM!
Thanks Kim!!!
Chocolate Banana Oatmeal Cookies
Prep: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Makes 16 cookies
Recipe from Susan Sarandon (love her!!)
1 cup oat flour (I use half white flour and half whole wheat flour)
¾ cup old fashioned rolled oats
½ teaspoon baking powder
1/3 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup raw sugar
1/3 cup canola oil
1/3 cup plain soy milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ banana, cut into small pieces (I mash them, it makes the cookies more moist)
¼ cup walnuts (optional), chopped
1/3 semisweet chocolate chips (dark chocolate tastes good as well)
Preheat oven to 350°. Combine first 5 ingredients (up until sugar) in a bowl. Whisk together oil, soy milk, and vanilla in a separate bowl. Add wet mixture to dry ingredients; stir to combine. Fold in banana, walnuts, and chocolate chips.
Line baking sheet with parchment paper or grease the pan. Scoop dough onto pan. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, turning baking sheet halfway through. Let cool and enjoy.
For a healthier cookie:
Honey, or agave syrup can be used to replace sugar. Dried fruits or nuts can be used in place of chocolate chips as well.
Parent’s Dinner Party – Dessert Time!
12 Aug 2010 1 Comment
in Home Cooking, Raw Desserts and Treats, Raw Vegan Recipes, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes Tags: agave, Ani Phyo, apple sauce, banana, chocolate, Cobbler, coconut oil, comfort food, cookies, dates, dessert, entertaining, snack, vegan, vegetarian
Although the meal was sooo good, dessert is always our favorite time! I made a deelish Fresh Mango Coconut Cobbler, my Mom brought yummy home-made vegan cookies and my Mother in Law brought amazing Jacques Torres Dark Chocolate and fresh fruit! How fabulous!!!
Thank you for coming over and sharing a wonderful meal with us!
Raw Mango Cobbler Goodness
Mom's Cookies
Decadent!!
Cobbler Filling
Fresh Mango Coconut Cobbler
Adapted from Ani Phyo
Cobbler Crust:
3 cups pecans, dry
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup pitted dates
For the crust, process pecans, vanilla, and salt in food processor with S blade. Add pitted dates and process until mixed well.
Sprinkle half of the cobbler crust onto the bottom of your pie dish, and set aside.
Cobbler Filling:
3 to 4 ripe mangos, peel, seed, slice (about 2 cups)
1 batch Orange Coconut Syrup, below
Place sliced mango into a large mixing bowl and toss with Orange Coconut Syrup.
Cobbler Coconut Syrup:
1/3 cup pitted dates
1/3 cup agave
3 Tablespoons coconut oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2/3 cup water, as needed
Place all ingredients into blender, adding water as needed to make a smooth syrup. Pour syrup into bowl with mango, and mix well.
Scoop coated mango onto cobbler crust. Top with half of remaining cobbler crust and serve!
Will keep for 3-5 days in refrigerator. Try as a delicious way to start your day!
Mom’s Banana Nut Bread Cookies
adapted from vegweb.com
1 1/4 cup flour (unbleached, all purpose)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup apple sauce
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 mashed banana
1 teaspoons baking powder
handful of walnuts, crushed
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix together flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a small – medium bowl and set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together oil, sugar, and vanilla. Mix in mashed banana and baking powder.
Add ingredients in the small bowl and stir well.
Once it is well stirred, lightly mix in the crushed handful of walnuts.
Drop by tablespoons onto lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake 15-18 minutes
Banana Macadamia Cookies
07 Jul 2010 1 Comment
in Raw Desserts and Treats, Raw Vegan Recipes, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes Tags: banana, cookies, dessert, quick and easy, raw, snack, vegan, vegetarian
I love raw cookies! Not sure if it gets much simpler than these, only 4 ingredients! Super fast and simple to make. Just put them in the D and enjoy! SO fudgey and deeelish! These are great for a snack and work perfectly for on-the-go
Perfect for my raw cleanse!!
Before the Dehydrator
Banana Macadamia Cookies
1 cup raisins
1 cup walnuts
1 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
1 cup ripe bananas
In food processor blend raisins and walnuts until smooth. Add in macadamia nuts and bananas. Spoon into rounds onto the sheet and dehydrate for 8 to 10 hours. Enjoy!!
