Growing up my mother would make special pies for Thanksgiving and Christmas, apple pies and pumpkin pies. I honestly don’t remember eating them at other times of the year, though we might have. This delicious pumpkin pie is slightly adapted from my mother’s original recipe. Enjoy this rich creaminess of sweet pumpkin mixed with holiday…
Recipe Category: dessert
Blueberry Muffins
Blueberries, small, tart and bursting with flavor – they are full of goodness! They make a great nutritional start to any day. These slightly sweet muffins are not just full of blueberries, but have the fiber and nutrition that comes from whole grains! So enjoy! Ingredients 5 dl. (2 c.) whole wheat flour 2 ½ dl. (1…
Janna’s Cookies
It is time for the kids to head back to school. Why not surprise them with a little treat, some cookies? These cookies are very simple to make, you can even have them help you. Ingredients 1 ¾ dl. (¾ c.) oil 1 ¾ dl. (¾ c.) maple syrup 3 tsp. vanilla sugar 4 ¾…
Banana Berry Smoothie
When the summer is hot, it is so refreshing to cool down with a smoothie. The bananas in this smoothie add a natural sweetener and the berries are packed with vitamins and protective phytochemicals. This is a great treat to cool you down, while feeding your body! Ingredients 2 frozen bananas 3 dl. (1 ¼…
Fruit Pizza
This is one of my favorite desserts to make, decorate and eat! All of the many types of fruit give this pizza endless options for decorating and taste. Though this is a dessert, which means more calories, it has the bonus of vitamins and minerals from the fruit and even fiber from the oats. This…
Strawberry Tofu Ice Cream
There is nothing like cold home-made ice cream on a hot summer day! This tofu ice cream is creamy with a rich taste of sweet strawberries. Plus, those delicious strawberries give you vitamins and antioxidants, and the creamy tofu gives you protein. As a bonus, it is cholesterol-free! What a great way to enjoy a…
Lemon-Lime Cheesecake
This is one of my favorite desserts. I love the flavor of lime and this cheesecake really brings it out! It is an easy recipe to make and very versatile. Crust Ingredients 1 ½ dl. (2/3 c.) bread crumbs 1 ½ Tbsp. apple juice concentrate 3 Tbsp. water ½ Tbsp. oil ¼ tsp. coriander Instructions Mix…
Pannacotta
Pannacotta means cooked cream in Italian. I learned this from my friend Vivianne. This is her recipe for a plant-based version. The recipe is very simple and quick to make, but looks good enough for company! Ingredients 3 dl. (1¼ c.) soy yoghurt 1 dl. (½ c.) soy or oat cream 1 tsp. vanilla sugar…
Layered Berry Delight
Vivianne shared this delightful dessert on Dagens. It is light, refreshing and very versatile. Your imagination sets the limits for all the variations that can be made with it! Ingredients 5 dl. (2 c.) naturel soy yoghurt 1 tsp. vanilla sugar Different types of berries or fruit (blackberries, raspberries, mango) 3 dl. (1¼ c.) oats…
Almond Cheesecake with Berries
This is a cheesecake with character! The almonds and the tofu give this cheese cake a crunchy, chewy texture, while the almond extract gives a heavenly taste! Ingredients 5 dl. (2 c.) cooked millet 200 g. (1 ½ c.) almonds 3-5 dl. (1¼ – 2 c.) oat or soy cream 270 g. (9.5 oz) tofu…
Swedish Pancakes
Anki made these pancakes for me a few years ago and I was hooked. This recipe became and has remained my favorite Swedish pancake recipe and I have tried others! I have never had them fail and they can also be made gluten-free. 3 dl. (1¼ c.) soymilk 2 dl. (¾ c. ) coconut milk…