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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...

Crispy Crackers Recipe (Gluten-free, egg-free, dairy-free)

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These crackers are crispy and tasty.  Vegan and gluten-free. They can be used as GF communion bread for those who have gluten restrictions. MIX following dry ingredients together: *3 C. Quick Oats *2 C. Brown Rice Flour *1 C. Potato Starch *1/4 C. Amaranth *1/2 C. Coconut flour OR finely cut coconut (not shreds)- either will work *1 tsp. Salt *1/2 C. Sesame Seeds In blender or with Whisk: *1 C. Water *2/3 C. Oil MIX into dry ingredients thoroughly and ROLL out on cookie sheet. CUT into squares- prick with a fork BAKE at 300F about 30 minutes until browning.

Coconut Carrot Cookies Recipe (Dairy-Free, Egg-Free)

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MIX TOGETHER; 1 C. cooked, mashed Carrots 1/2 C. Sugar 1/2 C. Margerine 1/3 C. Oil 1 tsp. Vanilla 1/2 C. Salt DRY INGREDIENTS: MIX TOGETHER: 2 C. Whole Wheat Flour 1 C. shredded Coconut 2 tsp. non-aluminum Baking Powder ADD to Wet ingredients, mixing well, and drop by Tablespoonful on well-greased cookie sheets. BAKE at 375F on upper level rack for about 20 minutes

Company Baked Oatmeal: Breakfast Recipe

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Baked Oatmeal: A delicious and healing breakfast!   No poured fats, dairy, eggs, margerine, or wheat! Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Measure out ingredients: 2 C. rolled Oats 1/8 tsp. Coriander 1/6 tsp. Cardamon 1    tsp. Baking Powder (optional) 1/2 tsp. Sea Salt 1 Flax Egg (1 T. flax meal stirred into 2 1/2 T. warm water)  OR 3 1/2 T . Chia Gel 2 C. Almond Milk, unsweetened 1 C. Apple Sauce, unsweetened 1/4 C. Maple Syrup 1 tsp. Vanilla 1 large apple, peeled, and diced 1/2 C. Raisins 1/4 C. Coconut 3/4 C. chopped Walnuts or Hemp hearts (seeds) Zap the apple pieces for a minute or two in the microwave to soften them.  Set aside. Mix together oats, spices, baking powder and sea salt in a small dish.   In a larger bowl, combine the flax egg, almond milk, apple sauce, maple syrup and vanilla.  Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and combine well. Stir in the apples, and bake at 350F for 40-45 minutes i...

Delicious Millet: Breakfast Recipe

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COMBINE IN THE SAUCEPAN: 1 C. Millet 4 C. Water 1 tsp. Salt Bring to boil.  Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in: 1/2 C. Unsweetened Coconut 1/2 C. Toasted Sunflower Seeds 3/4 C. chopped, pitted Dates Yield: 4 servings