style="font-size:15px;"> This is terrific for either breakfast or dessert! – Wolffie, Davie, FL (I like to serve this with a little almond milk poured over top. I agree with Wolffie: breakfast or dessert . . . this recipe sure is a terrific dish. It also appears in the desserts chapter.)
Filling:
2 medium Granny Smith apples, cubed
Topping:
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp vegan margarine
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and cloves. Stir in the “milk,” vanilla, apples, and walnuts until well mixed. Spread into an 8x8-inch baking dish. Set aside. In a small saucepan, bring the water, sugar, maple syrup, and margarine to a boil. Reduce heat once margarine has melted. Pour over the batter in the baking dish. DO NOT STIR. Bake for 40-45 minutes. Makes 2 large or 4 small servings.
BREAKFAST BROWN RICE PUDDING
This is a great way to use leftover rice and can be served for breaky or dessert garnished with fresh fruit. Feeling nutty? Add coconut milk instead of “milk” and garnish with toasted sesame seeds. This recipe also appears in the desserts chapter.
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 cup “milk”
2 tbsp raisins
1 tbsp maple syrup
In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Serve hot or cold. Makes 1 large or 2 small servings.
BREAKFAST BANANA SMOOTHIE
I always keep bananas in the freezer for when I want to make a quick smoothie. To freeze, peel and roughly chop them, then place them in a bag or container before storing. It will make your life mucho easier.
2 cups “milk”
3 tbsp tahini
1 banana, frozen
1 tbsp flax oil
1 tbsp maple syrup
In a blender or food processor, blend all ingredients until smooth. If you like a thinner shake, add a little more “milk.” Makes 1 large or 2 small servings.
ANYTHING GOES FRUIT ’N’ NUT SMOOTHIE
I know that I’m bound to answer when you propose, anything goes!
3 tbsp nut butter (your choice)
1 cup “milk”
1 banana, frozen
1 cup frozen fruit (your choice)
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp flax oil
In a blender or food processor, blend all ingredients until smooth. If you like a thinner shake, add a little more “milk.” Makes 1 large or 2 small servings.
ON THE RUN BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE
Hurry! You’re going to miss your bus!
2 tbsp ground flax seeds
1 cup juice (your choice)
1 banana, frozen
1 tbsp tahini
In a blender or food processor, blend all ingredients until smooth. If you like a thinner shake, add a little more “milk.” Makes 1 large or 2 small servings.
BANANA DATE SMOOTHIE
Mmm, mmm, mmm – a smoothie with a chewy treat at the bottom!
8 dates, pitted
