Baked chocolate cake donuts
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 4 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients 1 cup self rising flour (sub with oat or rye flour)1/4 cup raw cocoa powder1/2 cup fine brown sugar or coconut sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup plant milk1 tbsp apple cider vinegar3 tbsp olive oil1 tsp vanilla extractGlaze1 cup icing sugar3 tbsp cocoa powder1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract3-4 tbsp plant milk Method 1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and spray a donut pan with non-stick spray.2. Mix the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, salt in a large bowl. Pour the milk, melted olive oil, apple cider and vanilla into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix well until there are no lumps. Spoon the batter into the donut pan, filling about 3/4 of the way.4. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the donuts look set on top. Remove to cool or leave the oven open slightly.5. In a bowl, add in the powdered sugar, cocoa, vanilla and milk. Stir with a whisk until smooth.6. Once the donuts have cooled completely, dip the donuts, place on parchment paper to set, sprinkle over sprinkles and enjoy! Photo Gallery Hope you love this recipe as much as we do! Who doesn’t love donuts right? M*
Sweet potato brownies
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 4 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients 1 mashed over ripe banana1 cup sweet potato steamed1/3 cup neutral oil like canola1/2 cup coconut cream1 heaped tbsp nut butter (i used chocolate from @buttanuttspreads)1 tbsp vanilla extract1 tsp apple cider vinegarDry1 cup self rising flour3/4 cup rye, whole wheat or oat flour1 cup coconut sugar1/3 cup raw cacao powder1/4 cup potato starch or corn starch1 tsp baking powder1 tsp baking sodaPinch of salt1/2 cup dairy free chocolate chips (90%-80% dark choc) Method 1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.2. Place the wet ingredients in a bowl and mix well, sift in the dry ingredients and then mix well.3. Pour into parchment paper-lined baking tin, smooth it out, add the chocolate chips on top and bake for 25-30 minutes until gooey and baked through.4. Let it chill slightly and enjoy! Photo Gallery Hope you love these gooey brownies, that are actually good for you 😉 M*
One bowl carrot cake
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 6 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients 2 cups self rising flour sub half with either rye, wholewheat or oat flour1/2 cup almond flour1 tsp Baking Powder1 tsp Baking Soda½ tsp Salt1 tsp Cinnamon1 tsp Nutmeg1 ½ cups coconut Sugar2 ⅓ cups Grated Carrot1 Flax Egg (a Tbsp Ground Flaxseed Meal with 3 Tbsp Water)½ cup Canola Oil (120ml) or olive oil1/2 cup plant milk1 medium over ripe mashed banana or apple puree1 tsp Vanilla Extract1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar1 cup Walnuts (100g) Chopped, Optional (sub with pecans)Cashew cream cheese frosting:2 cups raw cashews, pre-soaked, rinsed, and drained (sub with coconut cream- not set) sub with a tub vegan cream cheese @woolworths_sa1-2 cups icing sugar1 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice1–2 teaspoons vanilla extractpinch of salt1–3 tablespoons coconut milk, if needed. Method 1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius . Generously grease cake pan and dust the cake pan with some flour.2. Stir together milk and vinegar in a small glass bowl. Let curdle while preparing the rest of the batter.3. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour(s), sugar, baking powder/soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Stir in sour milk and oil, mixing just until combined. Fold in grated carrots, apple puree mashed banana, and nuts.4. Pour batter evenly into the cake pan and place into the preheated oven.Bake for 18–25 minutes, just until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.4. Remove from the oven and let the pan cool fully before inverting the cake onto a wire rack to continue to cool.5. Allow cooling completely before frosting. Here you can make the cake the night before and store it in an airtight container.6. Blend the frosting and pour over the cooled cake (depending on consistency) add more walnuts on top. Photo Gallery Hope you love carrot cake as much as we do, especially when it’s this easy to make! M*
Citrus olive oil cake
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 6 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients 2 1/4 cups self rising flour1/4 cup almond flour1 1⁄4 cups white or brown sugar3 teaspoons baking powderPinch of any good quality salt, optional1 cup (250g) soy, oat or coconut milk1⁄2 cup (125g) extra virgin olive oil @babylonstoren1⁄3 cup (80g) lemon, lime or orange juice and zest (about 2-3 lemons)1 teaspoon vanilla extract Frosting250g soft margarine2-3 cups icing sugar1-2 tbsp lemon juice1-2 tbsp lemon zest1 tsp vanilla extract Method 1. Preheat your oven to 180°C. Line a bread loaf tin with parchment paper or spray with nonstick spray.3. Add all the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt) to a large mixing bowl.5. Mix until there are no lumps. Add all the wet ingredients (milk, oil, lemon juice/zest, and vanilla)and mix until smooth.6. Pour the lemon cake batter into your prepared loaf tin. Smooth the surface if necessary, and tap thebottom of the table a few times.7. Bake the cake for 1 hour or until you can poke a skewer in the middle and there’s no wet batter on it. As this is a moist cake, some crumbs on your skewer are fine.8. Allow the cake to cool in the loaf tin for 10 minutes then cool on a wire rack. Frosting 1. Whisk all of the icing ingredients until smooth. Frost the loaf and add more lemon or lime zest on top and freshly sliced citrus. Photo Gallery Hope you love this beautiful loaf! M*
Greek style hummus
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 4 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients 2 cups chickpeas soaked in water overnight1 tsp baking sodaWater to topSalt to taste1 tbsp tahini1/4 cup olive oil1-2 tbsp lemon juiceSalt to taste1/2 tsp Dried Oregano1/2 tsp Dried fennel1/2 tsp Garlic saltPepper to tasteToppingsSliced cucumberSliced rainbow tomatoesBlack olivesVegan feta cheesePine nutsFresh herbs Method Place the soaked chickpeas in a pot and top with water, add the baking soda and salt andbring to a simmer until the chickpeas are soft.2. Drain the chickpeas and then place in some paper kitchen towels and rub off some of the skins.3. Add the chickpeas into a blender, add the tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, spices, garlic salt, pepper, and blend (add some plant milk if needed) until smooth.4. Scoop out onto a plate and top with diced cucumber, tomatoes, olives, feta, pine nuts, oliveoil and fresh herbs. Photo Gallery Hope you love this flavourful recipe, that’s just perfect for a pre-drink snack idea! M*
Roasted cauliflower hummus
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 2 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients Roasted cauliflower2 cups cauliflower florets washed and driedOlive oilSalt and pepper1 tsp Garlic flakes1 tsp lifestyle foods smoked paprika1 tsp lifestyle foods ground corianderHummus1 1/2 cups canned chickpeas (bit of canned water saved)1/4 cup olive oil1 tbsp smooth peanut butter2-3 tbsp lemon juiceSalt and pepper to taste1/2 tsp lifestyle foods smoked paprika1/2 tsp lifestyle foods ground corianderDukkahPine nutsDill to serve Method Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Place the cauliflower florets in a bowl, drizzle witholive oil, add in the paprika, coriander, salt, pepper and mix well. Pour out on to a parchmentpaper lined sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes.2. Add all of the hummus ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth, add more milk orwater if needed, add half of the baked cauliflower in to the hummus.3. Blend again until smooth, serve the hummus with the last bit of roasted cauliflower, dukkah,pine nuts, fresh dill and toasted bread. Photo Gallery Hope you love this creamy hummus as much as I do, it’s a close favorite of mine. M*
Almond date seed rusks
Recipe Ingredients Wet3 cups brown sugar1/3 cup flax seed flour mixed with equal amounts of water1 cup margarine melted1 tbsp apple cider vinegar500ml soy milkDry1 kg self rising flour5 cups bran3 tsp baking powder1 tsp saltExtra add in’s1 cup mixed seeds1 cup roasted almonds1 cup chopped dates1/2 cup shredded coconut Method 1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.2. In a big mixing bowl add the flour, bran, baking powder, salt, and extra add in’s.3. In another bowl add the wet ingredients, sugar and let it curdle for 5 minutes before addingin to the dry ingredients.4. Mix everything well with a spatula, making sure the extra add in’s are well incorporated.5. Scoop into two bread tins, sprinkle on more seeds and sugar, and bake for 40-45 minutesuntil brown.6. Once cooked, remove to cool in the bread pans, remove and slice into fingers, and place on baking trays to dry out in the oven for 3/4 hours at 110 degrees Celsius.7. Store in sealed jars or holders in a dry place for up to three weeks. Hope you love this recipe, rusks are such a favorite of ours;) M
Quick pickled vegetables
Recipe Gallery Share the Love The season for vegetable abundance is almost here. Whatever season you may be in preserving leftovers is something that is becoming more of a necessity these days. Recipe 10 Prep Time 8 Cook Time Serves 2 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup sugar 1 tsp yellow mustard seeds 1/2 tsp chili flakes 2 cups water Salt and pepper Vegetables of choice Method Place the apple cider vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, chili flakes, and water in a microwave proof container or heat over stove top. 2. Heat over 2-3 minutes stirring every now and again until the sugar has dissolved, add salt and pepper. 3. Place the vegetables you’d like to pickle in already sterilized jars and pour over the apple cider mixture, let it cool, add the jar on top, and place in a cool dry area or in the fridge. Use as desired. desired. Photo Gallery Hope you love these crunchy veg as much as we do! M*
Sweet potato avocado citrus salad
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 4 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients 1 medium sweet potato steamed and sliced in to rounds1 ripe avocado1 small pomelo2-3 cups mixed salad leaves1 cup rocket leaves1/3 cup chopped pecan nuts1-2 tbsp olive oil1 tbsp honey1/2 limeSalt and pepperFeta to serveDressing1/4 cup dijon mustard1/3 cup honey1 tbsp sesame oil1/4 cup olive oil1 lime (1/4 cup)1 tsp chilli flakesSalt and pepper to taste Method 1.Add a dollop of olive oil to a pan, add the sweet potato rounds and fry until slightly brown,drizzle over the honey, lime and chilli flakes and caramelise even more. Let them cool.2. Layer the salad leaves, sliced avocado, pomelo slices, sweet potato rounds, crushed pecannuts and feta.3. Mix the dressing and pour generously over the salad Photo Gallery Hope you love this refreshing yet comforting salad! M*
Apricot coconut bars AKA Hertzoggie bars
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 4 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients Ingredients1 1/2 cups shredded coconut1 cup cake flour2 cups rolled oats3/4 cup coconut sugar1/4 tsp salt1 tsp cinnamon1/2 cup lifestyle foods toasted coconut butter2 tbsp honey/agave1 tbsp baking powder dissolved in 1/4 cup soy milkToppings1/2 cup smooth apricot jamShredded coconut Method 1.Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.2. Add the coconut, flour, oats, sugar, salt and cinnamon in to a big mixing bowl.3. Melt the coconut butter, add in the honey, baking powder mixture and whisk well.4. Pour the wet in to the dry and mix well, press on to a parchment paper lined square bakingtin , smear on the smooth apricot jam and sprinkle on the shredded coconut, and bake for10-15 minutes until brown. Photo Gallery Hope you love this recipe, it’s such a SA inspired cookie recipe! M*