Showing posts with label vegan ice cream. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vegan ice cream. Show all posts

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Pumpkin Pudding-Vegan


Looking for the fastest dessert ever? Here it is! Great for fast week night dessert. Awesome as a smoothie or throw it into the freezer for a vegan ice cream! Yum!

Ingredients:

  • 12 oz silken tofu (I used one pack of Nasoya silken tofu).
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup (might want a little more, maybe 1 tbsp)
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin, unsweetened
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ginger
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1/2 tbsp flax seeds
  • 1/4 tsp salt 
Instructions:
  1. Place all ingredients into a blender (we used a Vitamix)
  2. Pour into 4 ramekins or pudding cups
  3. Place in refrigerator, eat chilled 

Nutritional Benefits:

  • Pumpkin: packed with Vitamin A: nutrient that aides in the healing process of bones, teeth, and other tissues
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • High in Protein: great for healing and rebuilding tissues
  • Low in Sugar and no processed sugar (1 tbsp per serving)
  • Rich source of Omega 3 fatty acids: excellent for heart health
  • Source of Fiber
Nutritional Information:
Calories:147
Fat:5 g
Carbs:22 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein:6.5 g
Calcium: 20% of daily needs
Vitamin A: 190% of daily needs





Saturday, September 21, 2013

Peanut Butter Banana "Ice Cream": Nondairy, No Sugar Added, Instant Cold Treat!


It's late at night, but you want a cold and sweet treat.  You feel that you shouldn't be eating cookies, ice cream, etc.  How about a fruit whip that tastes just like ice cream?



How To Make It:

  • 2 frozen bananas
  • 1/2 tbsp. both organic peanut butter 
  • 1/2 tbsp. raw cacao powder (if you want a little chocolate flavor)
  • Blend-viola! No fussing, no added sugar, and a treat all will love! www.altmandental.com
This recipe makes enough for several people.  You can change it up with any frozen fruit