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How to Make Vegan Ice-cream Without an Ice-cream Maker or Food Processor

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Gradually, I gave up all dairy and ultimately had to give up on ice-cream as well, or so I thought.  I decided to try making ice-cream with soy milk, almond milk, etc and along with much prayer I found much success.

As time progressed, I discovered an easier way to make ice-cream without using a food processor or ice-cream maker or blender.

So, just how to make ice-cream without a food processor or ice-cream maker?

Take your pick of

Super Rich Chocolate Ice-cream 

vegan ice-cream - Chocolate

OR

Rich Creamy Peanut Butter and Ginger Ice-cream

and discover how.

And yes, they are all Vegan!!!

Enjoy!

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Desserts, Vegan Recipes

Rich Creamy Peanut Butter and Ginger Ice-cream – Vegan

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vegan ice-cream - Peanut butter and Ginger

Here’s another one of my Vegan ice-cream recipes that you can make without an ice-cream maker, food processor or blender.

For my Rich Creamy Peanut Butter and Ginger Ice-cream recipe, you’ll need:

 

Ingredients

250ml of cream alternative

2 pinches of salt

5 Tablespoons peanut butter

2 Tablespoons Agave Syrup

1 packet dried Ginger Tea (sweetened/sugar added)

METHOD

– In a microwaveable bowl add 5 Tablespoons peanut butter and heat for 30 seconds**.  Peanut butter should be warm (not hot) and slightly runny.

– In a medium sized bowl add 250 ml of cream alternative, 2 pinches of salt, softened peanut butter, 2 Tablespoons Agave Syrup, and 1 packet dried Ginger Tea

– Using a wire whisk, whisk together for 1 to 3 minutes

– Pour into airtight container

– Cover container tightly with plastic wrap before putting on container lid

– Freeze overnight

** As microwaves and wattages vary, please make proper adjustments with regard to the timing as the wattage on my microwave is 1300w.

Desserts, Vegan Recipes

Vegan Super Rich Chocolate Ice-cream

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vegan ice-cream - Chocolate

Chocolate and Ice-cream?  Who doesn’t love it?

Here’s my super rich chocolate ice-cream recipe.  It’s Vegan and you don’t need a food processor or ice-cream maker or blender.

For this Super Rich Chocolate Ice-cream recipe, you’ll need:

 

Ingredients

250ml of cream alternative

1 pinch of salt

1 cup sweetened cocoa powder

1 Tablespoon Agave Syrup

METHOD

– In a medium sized bowl add 250 ml of cream alternative, 1 pinch of salt, 1 cup sweetened cocoa powder, and 1 Tablespoon agave syrup

– Using a wire whisk, whisk together for 1 to 3 minutes

– Pour into airtight container

– Cover container tightly with plastic wrap before putting on container lid

– Freeze overnight

Where to Buy

Vegan Cream Alternative

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Dairy-free or Vegan Cream alternatives can be substituted in recipes that call for cream.

They are perfect with oatmeal, pancakes, soups, ice-creams, and more.

The brand featured here is by no means an endorsement.  This is just the first one I’ve used and I will continue to scope the market to see if there’s anything better.

Vegan Cream Alternatives are sold in Trinidad!  I purchased this at Tru Valu (Diamond Vale).

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Appetizers & Snacks, Vegan Recipes

Vegan Spicy Spinach Dip

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This Vegan spicy spinach dip is easy to make and can be a real crowd pleaser at get-togethers.

Serve hot or cold, with whole wheat crackers, on pasta or on its own.

Here’s my spicy spinach dip recipe.

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Spicy Spinach Dip recipe

1 pack of frozen whole leaf spinach (450 grams)

½ cup water

¾ teaspoon Himalayan pink salt (fine)

2 teaspoons granulated onion powder

2 cloves garlic (peeled)

½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

2 pimento peppers (seeded)

2 Tablespoons olive oil

½ teaspoon dried basil

1 Tablespoon Nutritional Yeast Flakes (optional)

METHOD:

– In a saucepan, add frozen chopped spinach and ½ cup water and 2 cloves garlic (peeled)

– Bring to boil

– Once the mixture has begun to boil, add ¾ teaspoon Himalayan pink salt (fine), 2 teaspoons granulated onion powder, 2 pimento peppers (seeded), ½ teaspoon dried basil, and 1 Tablespoon Nutritional Yeast flakes

– Stir well and let cook for a further 5-7 minutes

– Turn off heat

– Pour spinach mixture into your food processor or blender

– Next, add 2 Tablespoons of olive oil to mixture and blend well

– Empty contents into serving bowl and garnish with crushed red pepper flakes.

– Serve and enjoy.

Appetizers & Snacks, Vegan Recipes

Candied Mango with Beets (a.k.a Red Mango)

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Red mango is a local favorite fruit preserve.  Sweet, tangy, rich in color, with a hint of spice: this treat is irresistible.

I decided to create my own healthier version without all the fred mangoood coloring and preservatives.

I also used beets to get that beautiful dark red coloring.

Here’s my version of the popular Red Mango.

Candied Mango with Beets (a.k.a Red Mango) Recipe:

 

Ingredients:

500 grams frozen chopped green mango (just over 1 lb)

2 cups beets (roughly chopped – leave skins on)

5 cups water

1 teaspoon salt

2 cups brown sugar

2 dried Bay leaves

10 dried cloves

Squeeze of lemon (optional)

 

METHOD:

– In a medium sized pot, add 500 grams frozen chopped green mango, 2 cups beets (roughly chopped), 5 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 cups brown sugar, 2 dried Bay leaves, 10 dried cloves and bring to boil.

– When mixture has begun to boil, continue to boil uncovered for about 1 – 2 hours, stirring occasionally (or until mango and beets are soft and tender and liquid has turned into a thick syrupy sauce)

– Turn off heat and cool

– Just before serving, add a squeeze of lemon (optional)

Breakfast ideas, Vegan Recipes

Simple Berry Fruit Topping

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vegan pancakes and berry fruit toppingSimple Berry Fruit Topping

Do you love cherry or berry toppings for your pancakes and waffles, but hate the store-bought ones laden with preservatives?  I hear you, so do I.

So I thought “I could make my own fruit topping”.  How hard could it be?

Not hard at all!

Here’s my Simple Berry Fruit Topping recipe:

 

Simple Berry Topping Recipe

Ingredients:

1 cup frozen mixed fruit

½ cup unsweetened orange juice (can be substituted for apple juice for a sweeter topping)

Pinch salt

¼ teaspoon dried ginger (Optional)

2 Tablespoons water

1 teaspoon corn starch

 

METHOD

– In a saucepan, add mixed fruit, orange juice, dried ginger (optional), and pinch of salt and bring to a boil, cooking over medium-high heat

– Let simmer on medium-high heat for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

– Turn down heat to low setting.

– In a small bowl, combine 2 Tablespoons water and 1 teaspoon corn starch.  Mix well.

– Add immediately to berry mixture in saucepan.  Stir well

– Cook on low heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

– Turn off heat and let cool.

– Serve with your favorite pancakes or waffles and enjoy!

Smoothies, Vegan Recipes

Triple Berry Orange Banana Smoothie

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triple berry orange banana smoothieWant an easy way to get the most out of your fruit?  Try a smoothie!

Smoothies are a quick, easy and delicious way to get in the daily vitamins that you need.

Here’s one of my favorites: Triple Berry Orange Banana smoothie.  It’s loaded with powerful health boosting antioxidants and guess what, Moms, it will be a real hit with the kids!

Triple Berry Orange Banana Smoothie RECIPE:

Ingredients –

1 ½ cups orange juice (unsweetened)

1 cup mixed berries (frozen or fresh)

2 medium sized bananas (broken into large pieces)

METHOD
– Add all ingredients to your food processor or blender and blend on high till smooth.

– Serve and enjoy!

Where to Buy

Ginger Tea

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Ginger Tea – Where to Buy?

Ginger Tea can be found at local supermarkets in Trinidad.

The brand featured in my photo below (Good N Natural) is the brand I currently use in my cooking and is by no means an endorsement.  I will continue to scope the market to see if I can find something better.

It can be found at both Tru Valu ($16.09TT) and Hi-Lo Foodstores ($17.29TT)
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