Sweet Treats
Vegan Hot Cross Buns with Violife Creamy Caramel Filling
Serves 12 Ingredients: 480g all-purpose flour 1½ tsp salt 1 pack of instant dried yeast (7g) 3 tbsp and 1 tsp sugar 2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg 150g raisins 30g (¼ cup) chopped walnuts ½ banana, pureed Zest of one lemon Zest of one orange 125ml (1 generous cup)unsweetened almond milk 125ml (1 generous…
Read MoreChocolate Smoothie Sundae Bar
Who needs ice cream when you can have an oh-so-chocolaty smoothie bowl, topped with crunchy granola and fresh fruit? Set up the ingredients like an ice cream sundae bar and choose your own breakfast adventure with as many toppings as you like! Ingredients To make the Smoothie: 2 frozen bananas 200 g frozen strawberries or…
Read MoreBlueberry Lemon Muffin Mug Cake
Go ahead; indulge your desire for a blueberry lemon muffin with this one mug wonder. Ready in minutes, you’ll wonder why you ever made muffins any other way. Ingredients 4 Tbsp gluten-free flour or all-purpose flour 2 Tbsp Vanilla Vega® Clean* Protein 1 Tbsp sugar ½ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda 4…
Read MoreApple Roses
These pretty sweet treats make the most of store-bought puff pastry, making them a quick and easy tea time showstopper. Makes: 6 Ingredients 250g dairy-free puff pastry, at room temperature Plain flour, a little for dusting 55g (1/4 cup) dairy-free butter, melted 2 tbsp soft brown sugar 2 tsp ground cinnamon 2 large, crisp apples…
Read MorePear, Pistachio and Cardamom Samosas
This fruity twist on a usually savoury Indian snack is crispy, sweet and fragrant. Perfect served with nondairy cream or pistachio ice cream! Serves 6 Ingredients 1x 270g pack filo pastry, defrosted if frozen 55g (1/4 cup) dairy-free butter, melted 3 large pears, cored and chopped into small cubes 4 tbsp water 1 tbsp soft…
Read MoreHealthy No-Bake Pumpkin Bars
These simple and easy to make cake bars are ideal for a not too sweet treat that will leave you feeling full without feeling guilty! Ingredients 400g tin pureed pumpkin 60 ml (¼ cup) almond or other nut milk 2 tbsp nut butter 1 heaped tsp mixed spice 35g (¼ cup) coconut sugar 1- 2…
Read MorePear and Thyme Frangipane Tart
This decadent, creamy cheesecake is contrasted beautifully by juicy, ripe plums. It’s worth trying to find in-season Victoria plums for the best flavour, but any variety will work well in this recipe. Serves 10 Ingredients For the pastry: 250g (2¼ cups) plain gluten-free flour 75g (2/3 cup) icing sugar, sifted 110g (1/2 cup) dairy-free butter…
Read MoreGluten-Free Orange Shortbread Flowers
These light and buttery biscuits are complemented beautifully by the heady scent of orange. Ingredients For the biscuits: 50g (scant ¼ cup) caster sugar 100g (scant ½ cup) dairy-free butter Zest of half an orange 1 tsp orange extract 150g (1½ cups) plain gluten free flour For the icing: 100g (scant 1 cup) icing sugar…
Read MoreCherry Brownies
Fudgy and delicious, these brownies make the perfect treat to beat those chocolate cravings. The added cherries give a moist, fruity lift reminiscent of Black Forest gateau. Makes 12 Ingredients 130g (2/3 cup) coconut oil 80g (1/3 cup) cocoa butter 70g (½ cup + 3tbsp) cocoa powder 120ml (½ cup) maple syrup 2 tbsp ground…
Read MorePlum and Star Anise Tarte Tatin
This stunning pudding is not only beautifully fragrant and warming, but also deceptively simple to create, making it the perfect dessert for entertaining family and friends. Serves 6 Ingredients 3 tbsp dairy-free butter 100g (1/2 cup) soft, light brown sugar 5 star anise 1 tsp vanilla bean powder or paste 700g plums, ripe but still…
Read MoreTreacle Tart
This classic, British comfort food is just like grandma used to make. A perfect sweet and sticky pudding that’s great served with cream, custard or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Serves 8 Ingredients For the pastry: 250g (2¼ cups) plain flour 75g (2/3 cup) icing sugar, sifted 110g (1/2 cup) dairy-free butter Pinch salt…
Read MoreCarrot and Orange Bundt
This incredibly moist cake gives a fresh twist to the classic carrot cake. Gluten-free and surprisingly easy to make, it’s perfect for an elegant centrepiece for afternoon tea. Serves 10 Ingredients For the cake: 225g (2 cups) carrots (grated weight) 120ml (½ cup plus 1 tsp) orange juice 1 tbsp orange zest 80ml (1/3 cup)…
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