Bounty bliss balls
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 4 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients 1 packet @checkers_sa padkos coconut flakes 2 cups @checkers_sa simple truth rolled oats 1/3 cup @checkers_sa simple truth coconut oil 1 cup brown dates soaked in hot water for 30 minutes 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp salt Dipping 1/2 cup simple truth smooth peanut butter 1/4 cup coconut oil 1/4 cup golden syrup 1/4 cup cacao powder Roll in… Salted caramel coconut from Simple Truth Method 1. Place the coconut and oats in a high speed blender and blend until smooth, add in the coconut oil and blend again until combined. 2. Add in the dates, vanilla extract and salt, and blend until you have a smooth consistency and the dough comes together. Roll in to balls, chill in the freezer until set. 3. Once set, make the chocolate dipping sauce. Melt together the peanut butter, coconut oil and the syrup. Mix well, add in the cacao powder until well combined and dip the bounty bites and roll in the crushed caramel coconut flakes. Place in freezer to set & enjoy!! Photo Gallery Hope you love these divine Bounty bites! M*
Protein ice cream pops
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 4 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients 125g raw cashews soaked in water until soft 400ml canned full-fat coconut cream 1/3 cup syrup or sweetener of choice 1 TSP vanilla extract 1 1/2 vegan chocolate protein powder chocolate to dip crushed nuts freeze-dried strawberries Method Place the cashews, coconut cream, sweetener, vanilla & proteinpowder in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Pour the ice cream batter into moulds and freeze until set, remove from moulds once set, and then dip into the Chocolate, decorate, and enjoy! Photo Gallery Hope you love these super delicious ice cream pops! M*
Carrot cake donut holes
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 4 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients 2 cups dry roasted almonds from @lifestylefoods 1 cup mixed dry fruit from @lifestylefoods 3/4 cup grated carrots 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp vanilla extract Pinch of salt Lifestyle foods white chocolate melted to dip (alternatively mix melted coconut oil with some liquid sweetener and dip the chilled carrot cake balls) Method Place all of the carrot cake ball ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth, add some coconut milk to help it smooth along. Roll into balls and place in the freezer to set. Melt some lifestyle foods chocolate and dip the balls in the chocolate, let it set again and enjoy! Photo Gallery Hope you love these raw donut holes! They are the bomb;) M*
Orange blueberry loaf
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 6 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients 3/4 cup plant-based milk 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons fresh grated orange zest 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup melted coconut oil 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 cups self-rising flour (sub with rye/spelt flour) 1 tbsp corn starch 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries 2 tablespoons cake flour Glaze 1 cup icing sugar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp milk Orange zest Method 1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and grease a small bread tin. 2. You can also line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal. In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, sugar, orange zest, lemon juice, melted coconut oil and vanilla until well combined. 3. To the bowl with the wet ingredients, add the flour, corn starch, baking powder and salt. Stir until just combined, being careful not to over mix or your bread will be dense. 4. Rinse the blueberries, then toss them with the flour in a small bowl. Fold the blueberries into the batter. 5. Pour into the prepared pan, place in the centre rack of the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. 6. Cool in the pan for about 30 minutes, then carefully remove from the pan and transfer to a cooling rack with parchment paper below (to catch the glaze drippings). 7. Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the glaze ingredients and whisk until smooth. Pour over the loaf and allow to rest for 20-30 minutes. Slice and serve. Photo Gallery Hope you love this recipe as much as I do! Have a lovely blessed easter** M*
Raspberry Frangipane tart
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 6 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients Pastry* 1 batch vegan shortcrust pastry* 50 g berry jamFrangipane* 60 g vegan butter (block-style) room temperature* 50 g castor sugar * 40 g vegan aquafaba (canned chickpea brine) * 1 tsp vanilla extract* 60 g ground almonds* 30 g all-purpose flour * ½ teaspoon baking powderTopping* 1 1/2 cup raspberries * 1/2 cup shredded coconut * 1 tsp vanilla extract Method Make a batch of the vegan pastry (recipe below) and par-bake per recipe instructions. Allow the pastry to cool to room temperature. Gently heat the 50g jam in a saucepan and using a pastry brush, brush it over the base and inner sides of the par-baked pastry shell. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 175•c For the Frangipane, in a large bowl, with an electric whisk beat the vegan butter for 1 minute until light and fluffy. Add the sugar and whisk again for 1-2 minutes, until it has creamed into the butter. Add the aquafaba, one tablespoon at a time, whisking to incorporate each one. Lastly, add the vanilla extract and whisk to combine and beat for another 30 seconds until incorporated. In a separate bowl, mix together the dry ingredients (ground almonds, flour, and baking powder). Fold the dry ingredients into the creamed butter mixture using a spatula until combined, add in the vanilla and the last bit of jam. Transfer the frangipane into the cooled pastry shell in an even layer. Press the raspberries into the frangipane and sprinkle over the shredded coconut and sugar. Bake at 175°C for 25-30 minutes, until the raspberries have reduced in size and appear slightly caramelized. If the edges are browning too quickly, take the tart out and carefully cover the outer crust with some foil. Allow the tart to cool completely before removing it from the tin. For best results chill the tart for a couple of hours before serving and top with flaked almonds for garnish if desired. Store it in an airtight container and refrigerate. Consume within 2-3 days for best results. Photo Gallery Hope you love this amazing tart!! Its a favourite;) M*
Ombre crepe cake
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 2 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients 2 cups self-rising flour or sub-half with healthier flour like wholewheat/buckwheat/ oat 1tsp baking powder 2 ¼ cups plant milk 2 tablespoons neural Oil 2-4 tablespoons Sugar 1 tablespoon Vanilla Pink food coloring Cream cheese or whipped cream frosting Fresh strawberries Icing sugar Method 1. In a large mixing bowl, add flour of your choice, baking powder, vanilla, sugar, oil, and milk (all at room temperature).2. Whisk vigorously until the crepe batter forms, with no lumps.3. Warm a non-stick pan under medium/high heat.4. Scoop the batter onto the pan, then tip and rotate it to spread the batter as thinly as possible.5. Brown 2-3 minutes on one side. You know it’s ready to flip the crepe when the bottom is getting crispy and unsticks by itself. 6. Add coloring as dark as you want to each crêpe batter, layering as you go. Let the crepes cool before decorating. 7. Let it cool before frosting, add sliced strawberries as you see fit! Photo Gallery Hope you love this super easy and pretty crepe cake! M*
Peanut butter mochi brownies
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 4 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients 250 g self-rising flour 50g glutinous rice flour 220 g castor sugar 90g brown sugar 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup smooth or crunchy Peanut butter 135 ml plant-based milk 180 ml coconut oil, melted 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract caramel chocolate chips More peanut butter to top Chocolate chips if you like sugar to sprinkle before baking Method Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a square brownie baking tin with parchment paper. In a bowl, combine all the flour, sugars, and salt, sifting everything so there are no lumps. Mix together the peanut butter, and the rest of the wet ingredients then add them into the bowl with the flour ingredients. Mix together well with a spatula until smooth. The batter can be slightly thick depending on the rice flour. Fold in some chocolate chips, mix, and stir well. In a small bowl, heat the peanut butter for a few seconds until melted. Drizzle the peanut butter over the brownie mix, and add a few sprinkles of sugar, make swirls with a knife. Bake the brownies for 35-40 minutes until just set in the centre, but still soft. Remove from the oven and leave to cool in the tin. When fully cooled, remove from the tin. Slice into squares and enjoy! Keep in the fridge for up to three days or freeze a few for those much-needed brownie days! Photo Gallery Hope you love these Moorish squares!! M*
Blueberry lemon scones
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 4 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients * 350g spelt or whole wheat flour * 3 tsp corn starch* 1 tsp baking powder* 1/2 tsp baking soda* 1/2 tsp salt* 2 tbsp coconut sugarWet ingredients* 6 tbsp cold coconut oil or vegan butter/margarine cubed* 4 tbsp macadamia butter or any other nut butter you prefer* 250ml chilled full-fat coconut cream* 1/3 cup fresh or freeze dried blueberriesLemon syrup 1 1/4 cup icing sugar 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice Method 1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.2. Mix together the dry ingredients and then add in the cubed coconut oil or vegan butter, make use off two butter knives or a food-processor to combine the dough until it resembles bread crumbs.3. Add in the coconut cream, macadamia butter and combine well, kneading until it comes together (don’t over knead, because you will let the butter pockets melt and over work the dough).4. Add in the blueberries and then shape the dough in to a round shape, slice like a pizza, cut out triangle shapes 6-8. Place on to a parchment paper lined baking tray. 5. Brush each biscuit with the lemon syrup and sprinkle with extra sugar, bake for 15-18 minutes until golden.6. Serve with vegan butter/margarine and extra lemon syrup. Photo Gallery Hope you love these Moorish and delicious blubs of goodness! M*
Raw Chocolate caramel tart
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 8 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients Crust 1 ¼ cups raw or toasted pecans/hazelnuts (sub with your favorite biscuit for nut-free) 2 tbsp coconut flour coconut flour ¼ tsp salt 1/3 cup cacao powder 220g (approx 10) fresh (Medjool) dates, pitted Caramel tahini caramel filling ¾ cup smooth tahini or peanut butter 2/3 cup agave or pure maple syrup 2/3 cup coconut oil 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp fine salt 1 Tbsp white miso paste Chocolate ganache 200g dark Chocolate chopped 1/2 chilled coconut cream Method 1. Begin by making the crust. Lightly grease, or line the loose tart base of your tart to ( aprox 29cm) and set aside. 2. Add the pecans, coconut flour, salt, and cacao to a high-speed food processor and process until a fine crumb forms. Then whilst blending, add the dates one at a time, then process a further 1 minute. The dough should be soft but not sticky. 3. Press the base into the tart tin, press flat with the back of a spoon, wetting the spoon to spread it out evenly. Keep the base in the fridge while you make the filling. 4. Add all the ingredients for the filling into a saucepan. Heat over medium heat whisking the entire time, until hot, but not boiling. 5. Cool for a few minutes before pouring into the base. Use a spoon to spread it around, then set it in the fridge for one hour again. 6. Melt the dairy-free dark chocolate in a saucepan and then pour the cooled coconut milk into the chocolate, creating a smooth ganache. 7. Pour the ganache onto the tart and set it in the fridge to set completely, remove from the tart mould, place on to a plate, and slice! Place the rest of the tart in the fridge for up to 3/4 days. Photo Gallery Hope you love this delicious raw tart recipe as much as we do!! M*
Hertzoggie bars
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 6 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients Tart base 2 cups cake or self-rising pastry flour, sifted 2 tbsp icing/castor sugar 90 g coconut oil or margarine softened not melted. Coconut frangipane filling 80 g vegan butter or margarine at room temperature 125 g caster sugar 40 g smooth apricot jam 90ml aquafaba ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups shredded coconut 30 g all-purpose flour sifted 1 tbsp cornstarch ½ teaspoon baking powder 1 cup smooth apricot jam (i used mom’s ) Method Base Combine the flour, and icing sugar/castor sugar, in a large bowl. Add the softened coconut oil or margarine and rub it into the dry ingredients with your fingers until your flour looks like breadcrumbs. Add ice cold water. 1 tbsp at a time, I added ¼ cup. Combine all the ingredients into a dough gently. Wrap it up in a piece of cling film and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. Remove the dough from the fridge and roll it out between two sheets of baking paper until you get a circle or square tin large enough to cover your entire tin case, about 2-3 mm in thickness. Place the rolled-out dough over a tart case and gently line the inside of it with the pastry. Tuck the pastry in well, ensuring. Trim the excess pastry and patch any holes with the cut-off excess. Pierce the bottom of the pastry with a fork in a few places and chill the pastry-lined tart case in the fridge for about another 60 minutes. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Line the pastry case with parchment paper and fill with baking beads or rice for a blind bake. Blind bake the pastry for 15 minutes. Remove the paper and beads and bake for another 10 minutes. Coconut frangipane filling While the pastry base is baking, prepare the filling. Cream oil/ margarine and sugar. Whisk in the flour. Add aquafaba, a small amount at a time. Whisk well after each portion of aquafaba. Gently fold in the shredded coconut and vanilla extract with a spatula. You should end up with a thick batter. Spread out the smooth apricot jam on to the base, then Fill the pastry case with coconut frangipane and spread the filling evenly. Sprinkle over more coconut and castor sugar. Bake the tart for about 30- 40 minutes, until the filling is nicely browned. Remove from the oven and allow the tart to cool down before removing it from the tin and cutting it into squares or slices. Store or freeze in an airtight container. Photo Gallery Hope you love this must-make South African cookie recipe, it was so delicious!! M*
