Petit Lapin (patisseriepetitlapin.com) is a Vegan, gluten and allergie free bakery in Montreal, they have 2 locations. You must stop by. I had the Vanilla with Macha frosting cupcake and my hobby had the Chocolate cupcake, Divine !
Tag: Plant Based
Chocolate & Caramel Pie
Ingredients
Crust
- 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp dry roasted almonds
- 2 Tbsp hemp seeds
- 2 Tbsp flax seed meal
- 1 Tbsp cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup roasted coconut flakes
- 8 soft dates
- 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp almond milk
Caramel Layer
- 1 cup soft medjool dates – soaked in hot water for 15 minutes
- 2 Tbsp almond butter
- 2 Tbsp coconut oil
- 1/2 cup almond milk
Chocolate layer
- 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk
- 2/3 cup vegan dark chocolate chips
- 2 Tbsp almond butter
- 2 Tbsp coconut oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
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Soak the dates for the caramel layer in hot water for 15 minutes while you make the crust.
Crust
Process the almonds in a food processor until coarse meal. Add seeds, cocoa, dates, 1/4 cup coconut flakes and pulse until the dates are well incorporated . Add the rest of the coconut flakes, vanilla, maple, almond milk and process until doughy. Add more almond milk if needed. Press the dough into a parchement paper lined 9 inch pie pan.
Caramel Layer
Drain the soaked dates. Purée all the ingredients with the soaked dates until you get a smooth purée texture Spread evenly on top of the crust.
Chocolate Layer -
Heat the coconut milk until it starts to bubble and transfer to a bowl. Add the chocolate chips and whisk until melted. Whisk in the rest of the ingredients. Pour on top of the caramel and spread evenly.
Freeze for at least 4 hours, then slice and enjoy !
Cristina for Peas and Peace
Raw Chocolate Hempseed Brownies
Base
1 3/4 cup pitted dates
1/3 cup shelled hemp seeds
1/2 cup shelled sunflower seeds
3/4 cup roasted cashew nuts
3 tbsp cacao powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp maple syrup
Topping
3 tbsp melted coconut oil
3 tbsp cacao powder
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp coconut sugar
For the base, roughly grind the sunflower seeds in a food processor then add the cashews and hemp seeds and grind again.
Add the dates and vanilla and blend until it’s mixed well and you get a sticky consistence. Should it not be sticky enough add a little maple syrup at a time.When you have the right consistency press all of the mixture down very firmly into a loaf pan. Pop into the fridge while you prepare the topping.
For the topping, add the cacao, maple syrup and coconut sugar to the melted coconut oil and mix together thoroughly. Pour the topping on top of the brownie base and then place back again in the fridge.
When the topping has set, take out and slice up. Keeps in the fridge for a week or the freezer for a couple of months.
Delicious !
Meatless Balls
But soooooo tasty !
Add them to your favorite Pasta and top it with Parmesan (see my recipe), Delicious !
Ingredients for meatless balls:
1 cup of oats
1 3/4 cooked black beans
1/2 cup nutritional yeast
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax & 2 1/2 tbsp water, mix together and let sit for 5 minutes)
Salt & pepper to taste
Ingredients for the sauce:
500 ml of ground tomatoes
1 1/2 cup of vegetable stock
3 garlic cloves (minced)
Add oats to a blender, pulse until ground, add all the other ingredients and blend until well combined
Use an ice cream scooper for size and shape in your hand afterwards, add to a baking pan and refrigerate for 15 minutes
Set the oven at 350F and bake balls until golden brown.
While baking add the sauce ingredients to a pot then transfer balls to sauce and cook  medium heat for 20 minutes stirring occasionally
Enjoy !
Cristina for Peas & Peace
Canada’s Food Guide 2019
I am quite content with the Government of Canada having finally updated the food guide. The guide encourages everyone to eat more fruits and vegetables and to opt more often for  plant based recipes for protein. In lieu of juice, milk or other, to make water your drink of choice.
This shift towards plant-based foods comes despite intense lobbying from the meat, dairy and juice industries.
Here below are some highlights and where plant based  foods are mentioned. For the complete guide please visit the site https://food-guide.canada.ca/en Â
Hopefully the next guide would of had eradicated meat and dairy altogether.
Benefits of healthy eating patterns
Making healthy food choices can help you develop a healthy eating pattern. A healthy eating pattern helps you improve your overall health.
The term eating pattern refers to what you eat and drink on a regular basis. In a healthy eating pattern, all the foods and drinks work together to:
- help you feel good
- maintain your health
- meet your nutritional needs
Many of the well-studied healthy eating patterns include mostly plant-based foods.
Plant-based foods can include:
- vegetables and fruits
- whole grain foods
- plant-based protein foods
Eating plant-based foods regularly can mean eating more fibre and less saturated fat. This can have a positive effect on health, including a lowered risk of:
- cancer
- heart disease
- type 2 diabetes
Most healthy eating patterns include little to no highly processed foods.
How to eat more protein foods that come from plants
Here are some easy ways to eat more protein foods that come from plants:
- Add soft tofu to a blended soup to make it thicker and creamier.
- Try a bean salad, lentil and rice pilaf or a bowl of vegetarian chili for lunch.
- Make your own trail mix by combining your favourite whole grain cereal with a handful of nuts and seeds.
- Spread hummus on the inside of a whole grain pita and fill with vegetables such as romaine lettuce and shredded carrots.
Each week, plan a couple of meatless meals. As your main course, try using:
- beans in a burrito
- tofu in a vegetable stir-fry
- chickpeas and beans in tacos
- lentils in a soup, stew or casserole
We are definitely heading in the right direction
Cristina for Peas and Peace
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