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vanilla aquafaba whipped cream

by Jackie Newgent  |  January 17, 2024  |  1 Comment
I’m a big fan of this vegan aquafaba whipped cream. This fluffy stuff is kind of like a cross between whipped cream, marshmallow fluff, and meringue. It’s not a superfood, but it is super yum. Whenever I have remaining chickpea canned liquid (which is often, since I make hummus more than most humans), I love finding a good use for it. This is my favorite obsession to make with the liquid (aquafaba) when I need something sweet!
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overnight creamy cashew chocolate shake

by Jackie Newgent  |  July 24, 2023  |  1 Comment
One of my not-so-guilty pleasures is a chocolate shake. I love to do a dairy-free version so it fits best with my plant-based eating approach. Though I make shakes many ways, this overnight creamy cashew chocolate shake is my new favorite. And let’s face it … anything chilly is welcome in our way-too-hot summer that we’re having right now. Luckily, there’s no “giving up” scrumptiousness, creaminess, or anything else with this shake recipe. It’s one of my answers for the definition of “yum!”
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no-cook plant-based cocoa mousse

by Jackie Newgent  |  March 28, 2023  |  3 Comments
If you want a really chocolatey dessert (or snack) that makes you feel really healthy, this no-cook plant-based cocoa mousse is my favorite pick right now. It’s based on chickpeas which provide so much nutritional goodness along with velvety creaminess. And the sweetness in this mousse is from dates—making it a no-sugar-added treat. The result is 100% yum.
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fudgy miso brownies with sea salt

by Jackie Newgent  |  September 20, 2020  |  1 Comment
All the way from Ireland, my friend John sent me a recipe for salted miso brownies to try. Of course, I needed to Americanize the recipe measurements … because that’s still what we do here in the states. And, I added my own twists … because that’s what I do. For some reason, I can’t simply make a recipe the way the recipe is written. My creative side can’t seem to contain itself!
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