Mushroom Dumplings

*VeganMakes approx 30 Ingredients: Filling: 500g swiss brown mushrooms 200g porcini mushrooms 3 stalks spring onion, sliced 2 teaspoons sugar 2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce or kecap manis 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon white or black pepper 1/2 teaspoon ginger, finely grated 1/2 teaspoon garlic, finely grated 1 tsp chilli flakes 1 teaspoon Chinese rice wine 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil Dough: 400 grams all-purpose flour 3/4 cups boiling hot water 1/4 cup cold water 1 tablespoon cookingContinue reading “Mushroom Dumplings”

Raw Twix Chocolate Bar

Ingredients: For the shortbread base: 1 ½ cups whole meal flour almond meal 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon salt Caramel: 2 cups Dates 1 cup cup date syrup or honey or raw maple syrup 1tsp vanilla bean paste Pinch of sea salt Chocolate topping:Continue reading “Raw Twix Chocolate Bar”

Ghapama (Armenian Stuffed Pumpkin)

Ingredients; whole Kent pumpkin 500g half-boiled jasmine rice white rice 250 g dried cranberries 360 g cooked french lentils 2 tbsp ground cumin 2 tbsp ground cinnamon 2 tbsp ground coriander 1 tbsp paprika 1 tbsp nutmeg 1 tbsp ground cardamom 1 tbsp salt & pepper 1.5 cups honey 250g butter, melted Method: Preheat ovenContinue reading “Ghapama (Armenian Stuffed Pumpkin)”

Layered Matcha Vegan Cheesecake

Ingredients: Base; 1 cup walnuts 12 dates 2 tbsp coconut oil Pinch of sea salt Topping; 3 cup cashews, soaked either overnight or in boiling water for 1 hour 1 1/2 cup coconut cream 3/4 cup pure maple syrup or rice bran syrup 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste 1 tbsp matcha powder Method: Process theContinue reading “Layered Matcha Vegan Cheesecake”

Vegan Fudge Choc Brownies with Healthier Icing

Ingredients: 1 cup plain flour 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1 cup rice bran syrup or organic maple syrup 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup dark chocolate, melted 1 cup almond milk 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, optionalIcing: 1 1/2 cups raw cashews (soaked in hot water 1 hour or cool water 6-8 hours) 1/2 cup full-fat coconutContinue reading “Vegan Fudge Choc Brownies with Healthier Icing”

Sticky Date Pudding Oats

If you love breakfast and if you love dessert, then this is the perfect dish for you! Filled with nutrients to help you feel good, as well as decadent flavours to keep you feeling satisfied. Oats are a fantastic source of carbohydrates and fibre, as well as protecting LDL Cholesterol from damage- to me, they’reContinue reading “Sticky Date Pudding Oats”

Raw Lemon n Lime Cheesecake Bites

These are the perfect summer treat (yes, I know it’s Winter here in Melbourne but I like to pretend it’s Summer). They’re tangy, creamy and chewy and they’re vegan, so everyone can enjoy them! To be honest, they don’t really taste like a cheesecake, but the idea is there. Also, when you make a rawContinue reading “Raw Lemon n Lime Cheesecake Bites”

Raw Caramel Slice

Since beginning my Nutrition degree, I’ve tried creating my favourite dessert recipes but in a healthier version (but don’t get me wrong, I still love to indulge in ‘real desserts’ with sugar). While they still contain loads of kilo-joules, they’re not filled with bleached sugars and instead include a natural form of sugar like organicContinue reading “Raw Caramel Slice”