Sunday, February 27, 2022

Vegan Pumpkin Bread

 Source: https://www.noracooks.com/vegan-pumpkin-bread

1 TB flaxseed meal

2.5 TB water

15 oz. can pumpkin

1 1/4 cups brown sugar

1/2 cup canola oil

1/4 cup unsweetened vegan milk

1 3/4 cups flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1/4 tsp cloves


1. Preheat oven to 350. Mix flaxseed & water together & let sit (flax egg). 

2. In large bowl, stir together pumpkin, oil, milk, & flax egg. Add remaining ingredients and stir together. 

3. Spread into oiled loaf pan and bake 1 hour 15 minutes or until cooked through in the middle.


Vegan Blueberry Muffins

 Source: https://www.mydarlingvegan.com/vegan-blueberry-muffins/#wprm-recipe-container-17977

Makes 16 muffins



1 cup unsweetened vegan milk (oat, almond, etc)

1 tsp apple cider vinegar

2 cups flour

2.5 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup + 2 TB sugar

6 TB canola oil

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp lemon zest

1.5-2 cups blueberries


1. Preheat oven to 375. Combine milk & vinegar and let curdle.

2. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, & salt. 

3. In separate bowl combine sugar, oil, vanilla & zest. Stir in milk mixture. Stir in flour mixture until just mixed. Fold in blueberries.

4. Divide mixture among 16 muffin tin cups (3/4 full). Bake 20-25 minutes or until browned on top.

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Gnocchi with Ginger Pumpkin Sauce

 Source: Purple Carrot

You can also make this recipe without the sprouts-- the sauce is delicious and could be saved for other recipes!



10 oz. Brussels sprouts, sliced

10 oz. fresh gnocchi

olive oil

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 shallot, finely chopped

1 oz. fresh ginger, minced

1 lime, zested then halved

3 TB vegan butter

2 TB pumpkin powder (or 1/4 cup canned pumpkin)

2 TB white miso paste

1 tsp black sesame seeds


1. Preheat oven to 425. Toss sprouts & gnocchi with a little olive oil, salt & pepper. Transfer to baking sheet & roast 15-18 minutes until browned.

2. Meanwhile, make sauce: Heat a little olive oil in saucepan and saute garlic, shallot, & ginger. Add lime zest, juice from 1/2 lime, butter, pumpkin, miso, 1 cup water. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened.

3. Serve gnocchi & sprouts with sauce; sprinkle with sesame seeds.


Thursday, February 10, 2022

Breakfast Muffins


Makes 9 muffins

6 eggs

4 vegetarian sausage patties (Morning Star works well)

1.5 cups shredded cheese

1 cup flour

1.5 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt


Preheat oven to 350.  Beat eggs in large bowl. Cook patties according to package directions and crumble into the eggs. Stir in remaining ingredients.  Fill muffin tin 3/4 full (9 spots) and bake for 20 minutes.