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High Protein Chickpea-Tofu Cheesecake-- 3 Ways

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                                         Maybe you have seen the delicious dark chocolate vegan cheesecake whose major ingredients are chickpeas and firm tofu? I got to thinking that, hey, other vegan cheesecakes could have this same unusual foundation and be just as yummy (and high protein, for those who are looking for additional protein in their vegan diet). Here are recipes for three such cheesecakes:  1. Lemon Vanilla Chickpea-Tofu Cheesecake,  2. Maple-Pecan Chickpea-Tofu Cheesecake 3. Cherry or Strawberry Swirl Chickpea-Tofu Cheesecake  Scroll down to the recipes-- excited to see what you think!   1. ** L emon-Vanilla Chickpea-Tofu Cheesecake ** Lemon-Vanilla Cheesecake. Image generated by Firefly. ** Crust: ** - 1 ½ cups (150 g) graham cracker crumbs (or gluten-free cookie crumbs) - ¼ cup (60 mL) melted coconut oil - 2 tbsp (30 mL) maple syrup ** Fill...
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3 Classic Thanksgiving Vegan Salad Recipes

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Celebrate Thanksgiving with fresh, vibrant flavors! These 3 Classic Thanksgiving Salads bring seasonal ingredients and bold dressings to your holiday table. 1.  Autumn Spiced Green Salad Ingredients: 8 cups mixed greens (such as spinach, baby kale, and arugula) 1 cup diced apples 1/2 cup toasted pecans 1/4 cup dried cranberries 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds Maple Balsamic Dressing Ingredients: 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/4 cup olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Method: In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, diced apples, toasted pecans, dried cranberries, and pumpkin seeds. To make the dressing, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, and Dijon mustard. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking constantly. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately. 2. Roasted Beet and Citrus Salad Ingredients: 4 medium beets, peeled and cut into 1-inc...
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