Banana macadamia buttercream cake
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 6 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients 1 1/4 cups Buttanutt macadamia milk, room temperature 2 tsp apple cider vinegar 3 2/3 cups (460 grams) self rising flour 1 tbsp ground cinnamon 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cornstarch 1/4 tsp sea salt 1 cup white sugar 1/4 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar 3/4 cup margarine, room temperature 1 1/2 cups super ripe banana, mashed (around 3 med bananas) 1/2 cup coconut cream, room temperature 1/4 cup Buttanutt macadamia cinnamon nut butter 1 tbsp vanilla extract Macadamia buttercream Frosting: 1 cup margarine ,room temperature 1/3 cup Buttanutt macadamia cinnamon nut butter 4 cups powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 2–3 tbsp macadamia milk Method Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Spray two 29 cm cake pans with non-stick spray, and line them with parchment paper. Prepare the vegan buttermilk. Combine the dairy free milk with the apple cider vinegar, and set aside to sit for 5-6 minutes. You can weigh and measure the remaining ingredients during this time, including mashing the banana. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, corn starch, and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the margarine, sugar, and coconut sugar until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Scrape down the sides as needed. Then add in the banana, macadamia cinnamon nut butter , coconut cream, and vanilla extract. Mix again on medium speed until combined, scraping down the sides and at the bottom of the bowl as needed. Add in about half of the dry mixture, along with half of the vegan buttermilk, and mix on medium speed until just combined. Add in the remaining dry mixture and vegan buttermilk, and mix until there are just no more dry streaks. Divide the batter between the two cake pans evenly, and bake for 40 minutes until the toothpick comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow the cakes to cool in their pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely. Once cooled completely (there is absolutely no warmth to the touch!), then you can prepare your vegan macadamia frosting frosting. Macadamia buttercream frosting When ready to frost the cakes, add the margarine and nut butter to a large bowl and cream for 2-3 minutes. Add in 1 cup of powdered sugar at a time, continuing mixing until it’s a thick buttercream. Add in vanilla and 2-4 tablespoons of macadamia milk and continue to cream until desired texture. 4. Frost cakes, decorate with fresh fruit & flowers and enjoy! Photo Gallery Hope you love this easy and super delicious cake recipe! M*
Cinnamon swirl porridge
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 2 1-2 People Difficulty 0 Beginner Ingredients • 1 cup-soaked buckwheat groats (soak for at least 30 minutes covered in water-drain before blending) • 1 overripe or pre-frozen medium banana • 1 cup plant-based milk of choice • 2 soft dates or liquid sweetener of choice • 1 tsp vanilla extract • Pinch of salt • 1 tbsp Buttanut cinnamon macadamia nut butter • Coconut cream • Cinnamon sugar for serving Method 1. Place the soaked buckwheat groats, banana, dates, plant-based milk, vanilla and salt in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.2. Pour into a bowl and swirl on the Buttanut nut macadamia cinnamon nut butter, coconut cream and cinnamon sugar and enjoy.. Photo Gallery Hope you love this creamy porridge* M*
Autumn quinoa salad
Recipe Gallery Share the Love Recipe 0 Prep Time 0 Cook Time Serves 4 4 – 6 People Difficulty 0 Beginner 1 cup cooked white quinoa 1/2 cup cooked bulgar wheat 1 cup roasted pumpkin 1 cup maple cinnamon roasted chickpeas (simply toss cooked chickpeas with maple syrup and cinnamon, bake for 15 minutes at 175 degrees Celsius) 1 pink lady apple washed and sliced 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1/3 cup toasted pumpkin seeds 1/4 cup toasted sunflower seeds 1-2tbsp poppy seeds 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro (extra for garnish) Dressing 1 tbsp dijon mustard 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/3 cup maple syrup 2 tbsp sesame oil Salt and pepper to taste pinch of chilli powder Method 1. Mix together all the salad ingredients and keep some toasted seeds on the side to sprinkle on top. 2. Drizzle with the salad dressing right before serving, serve with a veggie pie, fresh bread or as a main. Photo Gallery Hope you love this recipe as much as I do. It’s certainly a delicious way to spruce up your quinoa salads! M*
One bowl vegan carrot cake
One bowl vegan carrot cake is one of my absolute favorite cakes I have made thus far. It’s all a carrot cake should be, moist, tangy, chewy, nutty and super super yum! I am certainly making this one again and I might even add in a few extra ingredients the second time around. This cake is stuck on my brain, like in forever!
Za’atar sumac vegetable medley hummus
Za’atar sumac vegetable medley hummus is the perfect appetizer for your easter table this coming weekend. I absolutely love hummus and make a batch every week and I have to say after making so many versions this one has been one of my top favorites. It’s deliciously creamy and served with super easy toasted whole wheat wraps!
Blood orange waffles
Blood orange waffles couldn’t come at a better time. It’s spring pretty soon and oh my goodness I cannot wait. It’s been a pretty tough two weeks since my son’s second birthday. The notorious flue has gotten it grips on me. Hopefully it soon will pass, but for now, a crunchy stack of gluten-free waffles with these tangy blood oranges will suffice! I topped these vegan waffles with homemade coconut yogurt, bananas, coconut nectar and salted pistachio’s.
Super soft pretzel bagels
Soft pretzel bagels are just what I need today. It’s been a pretty long winter and since the festive season, I have been thinking of these gorgeous beauties that I ate almost every day with my son at the markets. Bread has become such comfort and solace for me and nothing beats a freshly baked pretzel.
Chocolate orange babka
Chocolate orange babka is such a beautiful bread recipe. It has all the flavors of winter in each bite. The chocolate walnut and orange flavors are just absolutely wonderful together if you are a citrus lover or not. I never really loved orange in sweet baked desserts or bread, but since making this winter melody, I am completely smitten!
Ultimate vegan rusks
The ultimate vegan rusks are just my absolute favorite rusk recipe that I had to share. Rusks is a very well known breakfast must have in South Africa. Our parents and their parents grew up knowing this dried sweet bread as a meal that can’t go without. Till today my husband and I enjoy rusks with our breakfast and shares a few bites here and there with our son. There is few that comes close to a good nostalgic rusk!
Date caramel almond butter domes
Date caramel almond butter domes are the perfect easy plant-based dessert for your festive table this year. It looks super impressive and tastes truly delish. This time of year is truly magical especially since we have been living in France these past five years. I guess I love a white Christmas more than a sunny Christmas, I think it’s the fact that it is cozier and you can have so many excuses to drink lots and lots of hot chocolate.
