Sweet Treats
Red Velvet Vegan Pancakes
Nothing can beet this pancake recipe! Pun totally intended as the pink hue comes from our secret ingredient – beetroot. People will marvel at this pancake stack, we guarantee it. Serves 25 Ingredients 1 tbsp ground flaxseed 3 pre-cooked beetroots 250 g gluten-free flour like buckwheat 3 tsp baking powder 1 scoop, Vanilla Vega® Essentials…
Read MoreFreezer Tiramisu
Craving that luscious combination of coffee and cream? This vegan tiramisu is a fresh spin on the Italian classic, and perfect for a post BBQ dessert. Instead of traditional sponge fingers, you’ll make a crust from oats, walnuts and dates. Trust us on this one. Simple with only two delicious layers, this layered dessert can…
Read MoreCalifornia Walnut Power Balls
Makes 12 Ingredients 75g California Walnut Pieces 100g dried apricots 100g dried figs, halved 2 tbsp mixed seeds (20g) Method Place 25g walnuts in a food processor and blitz until chopped. Transfer to a large plate and set aside. Place the remaining walnuts in the food processor with the apricots, figs and the seeds and…
Read MoreRaspberry Ripple Smoothie Bowl
Try this delicious, Instagram-worthy smoothie bowl to get your day off to a tasty start. Ingredients White Layer Ingredients 1 frozen banana 30ml plant-based drink (coconut) Shredded coconut, as needed Red Layer Ingredients 100 g frozen raspberries 100 g frozen cherries 60 mL coconut drink 1 scoop (34 g) Vanilla Vega® Essentials Topping Options: 2…
Read MoreBreakfast Yoghurt Cookie Cups
This one is simple and speedy for a delicious, aesthetic breakfast. The saffron brings out a beautiful orange colour and unique taste ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Ingredients ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ For the cookie cup 50g oat flour 40g coconut flour 4 tsp (20ml) date syrup 35g melted coconut oil Pinch of salt ⠀⠀ For the filling ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀…
Read MoreSuperfood Zucchini Bread
Warm up the oven ‘cos this superbread will have you bakin’ up a storm. Using zucchini as a nutritional base, this delicious loaf is sugar-free with dates and maple syrup for sweetness, and flax, chia and hemp seeds for superfood power. Ingredients 190g (1¼ cup) whole wheat pastry flour (or gluten-free all-purpose blend) 25g (¾…
Read MoreRaw Mocha Slice
Makes 1 5x10x3″ tray Ingredients For Crust 210g (1 ½ cups) raw almonds 340g (1 ½ cups) pitted dates 2 tbsp coconut oil Pinch of salt For Mocha Cream 360ml (1 ½ cups) Califia’s Cocoa Noir Cold Brew 300g (approx.) (2 cups) nuts of your choice 60ml (¼ cup) maple syrup 120ml (½ cup) coconut…
Read MoreMocha Brownies
Makes 8-10 slices Ingredients 2 eggs (substitute for vegan options like banana, flaxseed or egg replacer) 25g (¼ cup) coconut flour 1 tsp baking powder pinch of sea salt pinch of cinnamon 35g (⅓ cup) raw cacao powder 120ml (½ cup) hulled tahini or almond butter 60ml (¼ cup) maple or rice malt syrup 120ml…
Read MoreGuilt-Free Chocolate Mousse
We’re obsessed with “healthy” desserts like chocolate avocado mousse. These mousses are easy to whip up and a total crowd pleaser. Ingredients 60g (½ cup) bittersweet chocolate 60ml (¼ cup) Califia Farm almond milk 25g (¼ cup) cocoa powder 2 large ripe avocados 2 tbsp maple syrup 2 tsp vanilla extract Pinch of sea salt…
Read MoreVegan Date Buns with Violife Creamy Frosting
Serves 7 Ingredients 500g all purpose flour 250ml (1 generous cup) oat milk (at room temperature) 1 sachet dry yeast ½ tsp salt 2 tbsp brown sugar 5 tbsp vegan butter 400g dates, pitted 1/2 tsp cinnamon 3 tbsp melted coconut butter 3 tbsp coconut oil For the frosting 200g Violife original creamy 3 tbsp…
Read MoreVegan 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…
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