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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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vegan vanilla chia cupcakes

by Jackie Newgent  |  September 28, 2014  |  0 Comments
I just turned another year older, so I baked cupcakes to celebrate. Birthdays do only come once a year, after all! However,  to make sure the desserty treats were at least a tiny bit better for everyone to enjoy, this cupcake recipe uses whole-wheat pastry flour and chia seeds. It’s free of butter and eggs to please any vegan, too. Now I’m sharing my recipe—with its hint of wholesomeness—for all of you to enjoy. Calories saved: 110 Why it’s better for you? Whole-wheat and chia seeds! Unless you need to be following a gluten-free/wheat-free diet, embrace wheat … it’s full of health protective benefits, including the potential to improve intestinal and metabolic health and lessen chronic inflammation. And chia seeds...
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