This naturally sweetened tart offers a tasty alternative to holiday pies and desserts and shows how thickened yogurt can be used as a dessert filling.YIELD: SERVES 10¼ cup plus 1 tsp. melted coconut oil, divided1¼ cups rolled oats1¼ cups unsweetened coconut¼ cup oat...
Avocado replaces the eggs and most of the oil in a rich, chocolatey batter that turns out supermoist baked goodies.YIELD: MAKES 12 CUPCAKESCUPCAKES1½ cups all-purpose flour¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 tsp. baking powder¾ tsp. baking soda¾ tsp. salt1 avocado, pitted...
A crumbly homemade nut crust sets this tart apart from other berry pies. It can be made up to three days ahead and refrigerated until ready to use.YIELD: SERVES 8CRUST¼ cup each almonds, pecans, and hazelnuts¾ cup whole-wheat flour¼ cup sugar¼ tsp. salt6 Tbs. chilled...
A cup of grated zucchini keeps lightly sweet muffins moist and tender. You can swap other seasonal fruits for the cherries throughout the year—the muffins are especially good with diced pears in fall.YIELD: MAKES 12 MUFFINS1⅔ cups all-purpose flour⅔ cup unsweetened...
Puréed sweet potato, cocoa, almond flour, and eggs yield a dense, fudgy cake perfect for chocolate lovers.YIELD: SERVES 121 cup packed cooked, mashed orange-fleshed sweet potato1½ cups sugar, divided1 cup almond flour½ cup unsweetened dark-chocolate cocoa powder⅛ tsp....
Deep-red cherries bubbling under a sweet, fragrant, pistachio-flecked topping make individual crisps especially festive. Serve warm topped with ice cream, whipped cream, or Greek yogurt and a sprinkle of chopped pistachios.YIELD: SERVES 82 10-oz. bags frozen sweet...
For raw and vegan baking recipes, cashew cream can be used as a substitute for cream cheese, cream, and sour cream. Here’s how to make a 3-cup batch, which will keep in the fridge for up to one week. YIELD: MAKES 3 CUPS2 cups raw cashews8 cups boiling waterCover...
Dress up this quick dessert as shown with cashew pieces and caramelized banana slices. To prepare bananas, sprinkle with maple sugar and sauté 2 to 3 minutes over medium-high heat, or until browned and glistening.YIELD: SERVES 42 bananas, cut into chunks1½ cups Cashew...
Crumbled tempeh adds meaty texture to this classic pasta sauce that’s ready in under 30 minutes and freezes beautifully.YIELD: 6 SERVINGS8 oz. whole-grain tempeh2 Tbs. olive oil1 medium onion, finely chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 Tbs. soy sauce or tamari1 28-oz. can...
This garlicky Spanish sauce is delicious over baked potatoes, veggie burgers, and roasted vegetables. You can also use it as an appetizer dip or a sandwich spread.YIELD: MAKES 2 CUPS1 large dried ancho chile2 Tbs. olive oil, divided½ cup chopped red onion1 tsp. sweet...
This easy, spreadable, nut cheese is great on its own and can be flavored to your tastes. Try blending in ½ cup chopped parsley and chives; 2 Tbs. diced chipotles in adobo sauce; or 2 tsp. dried herbs (oregano, basil, tarragon) in the food processor after the base...
Toss this sauce with noodles, or serve as a dip for grilled tofu or tempeh skewers or fresh vegetables—you can even thin it with water for a salad dressing. The sauce will keep up to a week in the fridge.YIELD: MAKES 1½ CUPS2 tsp. peanut oil1 large shallot, minced (¼...