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Are you considering transitioning to a vegan lifestyle, but worried about sacrificing happiness and satisfaction in your meals? Fear not! Eating vegan can actually be a great way to boost your overall well-being and maintain a positive outlook on life. Here are some tips on how to eat vegan and stay happy:
Experiment with new flavors and ingredients: One of the best things about eating vegan is that it can open up a whole new world of tastes and textures. Try experimenting with different vegetables, fruits, grains, and plant-based proteins to discover new flavors and ways of cooking. Get creative in the kitchen and have fun with your food!
Don’t skimp on protein: One common concern about a vegan diet is that it may not provide enough protein. However, there are plenty of plant-based protein sources that can keep you feeling full and satisfied. Some great options include beans, lentils, tofu, tempeh, nuts, and seeds.
Make sure to get enough nutrients: While a vegan diet can be incredibly healthy, it’s important to make sure you’re getting enough of key nutrients like vitamin B12, iron, and calcium. Incorporate fortified foods like plant-based milks, nutritional yeast, and tofu, or consider taking a vegan-friendly supplement.
Treat yourself to indulgent vegan foods: Just because you’re eating vegan doesn’t mean you have to give up your favorite treats. There are plenty of indulgent vegan options out there, from dairy-free ice cream to vegan cheese and even plant-based burgers. Treat yourself to these foods occasionally to keep your taste buds happy.
Connect with other vegans: It can be helpful to connect with other people who are also following a vegan lifestyle. Join a local vegan group or attend vegan events to meet like-minded individuals and share recipes and tips.
By following these tips, you can easily eat vegan and stay happy. Remember, a vegan lifestyle is not just about what you eat, but also about the positive impact it can have on the environment and animal welfare. So go ahead and embrace this delicious and compassionate way of living!
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This tart is vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar free With fresh sweet cherry filling
Garnished with fresh cherries. blackberries, delaware grapes and sage.
Recipe make a 8” tart
Crust
2 cups gluten free flour or oat flour
2 - 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
1/4 cup coconut oil
pinch of salt optional
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Filling
2 1/2 cups pitted cherries
2 canned full fat coconut milk
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup water
2 tsp agar agar powder
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Instructions
Preheat oven to 180 celsius. Grease a tart pan. Set aside. In a food processor, combine crust ingredients
and pulse to combined. You should get a moist mixture than can be easily moulded. Firmly press into bottom and up the sides of tart tin. Bake for 20-25 mins until crust is golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack and let it cool while you're preparing the filling.
Add the cherries and 1/4 cup of water into a saucepan over a medium heat. Mash the cherries as they begin to heat up. Transfer cherry mixture into a blender and blend until smooth. Strain it through a fine mesh sieve. .
Then add the cherry mixture and coconut milk into a saucepan and place on the stove on low heat. When the mixture becomes warm and add the agar-agar, and maple syrup. Stirring constantly, cook until agar completely dissolve. Allow to boil for approximately 30 seconds.
Pour the filling into the crust. Place tart in the fridge overnight to set.
Source: @nm_meiyee
Chocolate caramel eggs & strawberries
Ingredients
For the caramel eggs
Dark chocolate
Coconut salted caramel sauce @naturescharm
Fill the mold with tempered chocolate. Tap the mould on the bench to eliminate air bubbles. Turn the mould upside down onto a sheet of baking paper and tap with the handle of the scraper. Once all the excess chocolate has been tapped out, scrape the mould while it is still upside down. Ensure the top surface of the mold is scraped clean. Place the mold on its side until it sets.
Once the chocolate is set, pipe the caramel into the mold and let it set. Unmould the chocolate eggs. Take two half eggs and lightly melt the edge on the warm tray and immediately join together.
Pie crust
165g flour
15g caster sugar
80g dairy free butter
50-55g iced water
Pinch of salt
Place flour, sugar and salt into a food processor and pulse a few times to combine. Add cold diced butter and pulse the mixture until coarse crumbs form with some pea-sized pieces then stop mixing. Add water and pulse just until moist clumps or small balls form.
Roll out the dough. Cut dough into strips, lay 4 strips of rye dough on a bowl or mould and lattice the basket.
Preheat oven to 180c, Lightly brush the basket with milk. Bake pie for 15 mins. Turn the temperature down to 170c for an additional 25mins or until golden brown. Attach the handle using a toothpick. Fill baskets with chocolate caramel eggs and strawberries.
Source: @nm_meiyee
Dragon fruit oat milk and cookies
Ingredients
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 1/2 tbsp red dragon fruit
1 tbsp maple syrup
Cookie
80g dairy free butter
70g powdered sugar
185g all purpose flour
60g oat & pink dragon fruit pulps
1 - 2 drop of pink food colouring
1 tsp vanilla
Pinch of salt
In a stand mixer, whisk the room temperature butter, sugar together until smooth. Whisk in the milk pulps and vanilla extract. Mix until dough forms. Cover dough with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 180c. Roll dough out onto a piece of parchment paper and cut out the dough using a cookie cutter. Bake cookies for 15 mins. Allow cookies to cool completely. Serve cookie with pink oat milk. Enjoy.
Source: @nm_meiyee
Chocolate Filled Mini Pancakes
Ingredients
Chocolate ganache
100g dark chocolate
60g whipping oat cream @naturescharm
Heat the whipping cream in a saucepan. Pour the hot cream over the dark chocolate and mix until smooth. Place plastic wrap over it so it is touching the surface of the ganache. Place ganache in the fridge until needed.
Pancakes
210g cake flour
30g cornstarch
1 1/2 tbsp baking powder
2 tbsp maple
300g oat milk
40g yogurt
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Mix all ingredients and well combined and smooth. Fill a squeeze bottle. Heat coconut oil in a pan, squeeze out a small amount of batter for each pancake. Cook pancake until it starts to bubble. Then flip and cook through for another 1 minute. Repeat until all the batter is used. Fill pancake with chocolate ganache and serve!
Source: @nm_meiyee