Vegan Coconut Raspberry Bars
This is a very special treat that we enjoyed last weekend. The top is like a coconut macaroon and then a lovely layer of raspberry jam followed with a tasty sweet sort bread on the bottom. Yield: 10-12 bars depending size Ingredients: 2 cups AP flour 1 cup sugar (divided) 1/2 cup (4 ounces) vegan [...]
Vegan Apricot Coconut Macaroons
In celebration of our first post 6 years ago today, we remade and adapted these tasty apricot coconut cookies. Yield: 16 cookies Ingredients: 2 & 1/2 cup coconut flakes (unsweetened) 1 cup dried apricots 1/4 cup apricot brandy (or Amaretto) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup sugar 3 egg replacements 1 tablespoon agave syrup Directions: Cut [...]
Review: Strawberry-Coconut Coladaritas
We enjoyed this tasty margarita-pina colada hybrid drink while watching the European Soccer Games. These drinks were fun to make. The instructions for the Strawberry-Coconut Coladaritas leave it up to you, how strong you want it. The combination is very nice, we particularly enjoyed the mixture of salt, sugar and coconut with lime on the rim.
Coconut Pudding with Mango and Kiwi Purees
This is a very nice, light treat to enjoy anytime of the year. It bring the taste of the tropics even if it’s wintertime. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: for the coconut pudding: 1/2 cup flaked coconut 1 -14 ounce can coconut milk 6 tablespoons cornstarch 1/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/8 teaspoon salt spray [...]
Vegan Paradise Cookies
Pineapple, coconut and hazelnuts, the name of these cookies is really right! Ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup vegan margarine, room temperature (not melted) 8 ounces pineapple pieces, crushed or minced 1 & 3/4 cups ap flour 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon baking powder 2/3 cup hazelnuts, chopped 1 & 1/2 cup sweetened coconut flakes [...]
Review: Butternut Squash and Roasted Banana Soup with Coconut and Lime
Ever wondered what else you could do with that ripe banana in the fruit basket? How about using it in a soup! This soup recipe from Tastespace was delicious and quite special. Please, give the recipe a try as it is really tasty. It’s easy to veganize by using maple syrup instead of honey and [...]
Creamy Coconut Almond Tart with Rhubarb
The combination of coconut and rhubarb is heavenly. The almond crust also makes a very nice addition. Yield: 4 small individual tarts Ingredients: for the crust: 1/4 cup ground almonds 1/4 cup either rolled oats or granola and or bran 1/2 cup whole flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 oz.vegan margarine 1 tablespoon agave or maple [...]
Coconut Cake with Rhubarb
The first rhubarb of spring, light pink in color from being grown in the dark. It brought a lovely tart flavor to the sweet coconut cake. Serving Size: 6 Yield: 1 sheet cake Ingredients: for the cake: 3 long stalks of rhubarb 4 ounces silken tofu 1 cup coconut milk 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes [...]
Roasted Plums filled with Orange Coconut
This coconut filling tastes wonderful on the roasted plums. Altogether it makes a very tasty treat. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes 1 teaspoon cardamom powder 1 orange zest and juice 1 egg replacement equivalent 4 ripe plums halved and stone removed Directions: Mix the coconut, sugar and cardamom [...]
Coconut Carrot Soup
This soup was especially nice on a chilly spring day. On a gray and rainy day the bright orange color really helps to bring warmth and cheer. The soup is mildly spiced, and very tasty. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 3 med. large carrots, peeled and cut into pieces 1 onion, chopped 2 Tbs. oil 1 [...]
Review: Carrot Cashew Curry Coconut Soup
We really enjoyed this soup from Vegan Dad. The instructions are very clear and easy to follow and it makes a really gourmet tasting soup which is very creamy smooth and ful of flavor. The only thing I did was to add a pinch of sugar to bring out the sweetness of the carrots and [...]
Coconut cream custard on sanddorn mirror
Sanddorn, also known as sea-buckthorn or even sea berries are really high in vitamin C and A. They taste great and have a lovely bright orange color. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 can coconut cream 1 cup coconut flakes, toasted and chopped 1 Tbs. corn starch 2-3 Tbs. powdered sugar for the sanddorn mirror 1/2-3/4 [...]
Golden macaroons
These are yummy and really like the “other” kind of macaroons. You don’t taste the carrots, they just give a lovely shredded texture and golden color, and of course a bit of vitamins along the way too. Yield: 12 Ingredients: 1 cup grated carrots 3/4 cup water blended with 1/2 cup chopped dates 3 teaspoons [...]
Dalmatian pudding
Chocolate and coconut, what a great combination! Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 400 ml. coconut cream 1 cap full vanilla flavor 2 handfuls coconut 1 tsp. granulated sugar 2 tbs. powdered sugar 2 tsp. corn starch 100 grams pure chocolate (optionally handful chocolate chips) Directions: Empty the can of coconut cream into a saucepan. Add the [...]
Mother Earth Salad
This makes a very filling but light salad and goes well in pita pockets to make sandwiches that are easy to eat. Serving Size: 2 Ingredients: 150 grams tofu, cut in small bite sized pieces and lightly fried 1 tbs. oil to fry the tofu 2 stalks celery, cut in fine slices 1 carrot, grated [...]
Madras Tomato-Coconut-Soup
This is a favorite winter soup of ours. It’s quick and easy to make and brings a lovely warmth on a cold and wet day. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 liter tomato vegetable juice (like V8) 400 ml. coconut milk (unsweetened) 3 tbs. parsley 1 tbs. garam masala 1 tbs. ginger, ground 1/2 teaspoon cayenne [...]
Piña Colada Mousse
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked rice 1 cup coconut milk 1 can pineapple chunks, with liquid 1/2 cup sugar 4 tbs. rum nutmeg , optional dried flaked coconut for garnish, optional Directions: Put the cooked rice in a sauce pan. Add the coconut milk, crushed pineapples with their sauce and the sugar. Cook over a low [...]
Delightful cookies for a vegan Christmas
Rum Balls Recipe updated on December 3rd, 2006 Ingredients: 3 cups vanilla wafer crumbs or digestive biscuits 1/4 cup cocoa 1 cup pecans or walnuts, finely chopped 1/2 cup rum or bourbon 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/3 cup corn syrup Directions: The trick to keep this vegan is to make sure the cookies are vegan. [...]
Apricot Coconut Cookies
Ingredients: 200 grams whole wheat flour 100 grams brandy 80 grams margarine, softened 25 grams corn or rice syrup 100 grams dried apricots, soaked and cut into pieces 50 grams flaked coconut 4 tbs. apple juice cinnamon Directions: Wash the dried apricots and let them soak. When they are soft, cut them in small pieces. [...]
