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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.

Recipes for Vegan-Gluten-Free Potato Pancakes and Potato Waffles

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We are potato lovers in our family. We're a big old mix of Northern European and it is likely our ancestors ate potatoes, cabbage, and turnips from times immemorial. Potatoes are in our DNA. If you are a potato lover, too, I know you probably already like potato pancakes-- but these are VEGAN so no eggy factor. Have you tried a potato waffle yet?  You'll fall in love with it when you do! The first recipe is shown in the picture above-- Wyona's healthy vegetarian (or vegan) potato pancake. Only one tablespoon of oil. The  egg-replacer listed here is ground flax, but you could also use ground chia seed or a commercial egg replacer powder.  Wyona calls for amaranth, millet or quinoa flour, but I'm pretty sure you could use a mixed Gluten-Free flour of your choice. Here are the ingredients you will need for Wyona's Potato pancake: 6 medium-sized peeled potatoes 1 fresh lemon tapioca starch amaranth  (or millet or quinoa flour) 1 onion, your choice salt 2 T. ground ...