Orange Buttercream Frosting

March 30, 2018 by Arcelia Kent

This is a guaranteed way to make yourself some friends.

This orange buttercream frosting is creamy and delicious, with the perfect hint of orange to wow your tastebuds!

Jonas' friend Leila spent some time with us over spring break and they made this frosting recipe to take cupcakes to Ellensburg Vegetarian Society's monthly potluck. We added a little bit of orange extract into the cupcakes to complete the chocolate orange experience and judging by everyone's reactions they were a complete success.

Watch the video to follow along with Jonas and Leila (kids love watching and adults get a good laugh because toddler bakers are so sweet and delightful) or just follow the recipe:

Ingredients

1 cup earth balance (or other vegan butter)
3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Method

Combine earth balance, orange extract, and vanilla. Add powdered sugar slowly, up to 1/4 cup at a time.

**I purchased the orange extract at Super 1 but check out the link above to the brand on amazon because it was so amazing that I really felt like it took the flavor of the frosting to a whole new level compared to the other ones I've used in the past.

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Hummus

March 09, 2018 by Arcelia Kent

There are a lot of different ways to make hummus, but this is by far our favorite!

Creamy and dreamy; excellent for dipping vegetables, pita, chips, crackers, or using as a protein spread inside a wrap or burrito. You can also take a tip from Jonas and eat it with your fingers!

Ingredients:

1 can chickpeas
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup tahini
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon nutritional yeast

Method:

Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Jonas used our Vitamix. Blend for a few minutes, until smooth and consistent in texture.

*Jonas being very patient even though all he wanted to do was eat it!*

Let us know in the comments if you got a copy of this recipe at the E3 Spring Fair!

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Energy Bites

March 02, 2018 by Arcelia Kent

Easy, healthy snacks that taste like cookies!

No baking required!

Follow along with Jonas on youtube or get creative and come up with your own add-ins. This recipe works best in a food processor, but work with what you have. We used our Vitamix blender!

Tired of the same old lactation cookie recipe?

This recipe is packed with healthy ingredients. The bonus is that many of them (like oats and flax seeds) are also considered galactagogues, so nursing mothers can make these as a treat to help boost milk supply.

Ingredients:
I cup oats
1/2 cup cashews
4 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1 teaspoon flax seeds
2 teaspoons vanilla
Dash of salt

Method:
Pulse oats and cashews to combine, then add maple syrup and peanut butter. Pulse again, then add flax seeds, vanilla, and salt. Roll into balls and refrigerate until firm.

This recipe was adapted from namelymarly.com

*Jonas took the name to heart, and ate each ball in one bite!*

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Oat Milk

February 14, 2018 by Arcelia Kent

I first started making oat milk when Jonas was 10 months old and I was looking for ways to incorporate more iron into his diet. We have been working hard to cut down the waste we create in our home and this oat milk recipe has been a simple and inexpensive staple on our journey. You can use an unsweetened version in sauces, modify this version to be chocolate by adding cocoa powder, or use it in any way that you would use store bought milk!

*Jonas demonstrating that sensory play is a side benefit to making oat milk!*

We make this recipe using either rolled oats or steel cut oats.

Please note that steel cut oats contain more iron and might be a better option if nutrition is your goal!

Ingredients

1 cup oats
3 cups water

Optional
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla

Method

Blend oats and water until smooth. If you have a high powered blender and like thick milk you're done! Otherwise, strain through cheesecloth before adding sweetener for a thinner milk.

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Kids love watching Jonas teaching plant-based recipes so easy that everyone can follow along! In this video he shows his friend Aby how to make whipped cream using coconut milk!

Coconut Whipped Cream

February 08, 2018 by Arcelia Kent

Simply whip 3 ingredients together and you're done!

green juice whipped cream.jpg — Simple Ingredients

Coconut milk
Maple syrup
Vanilla

Tips:

Refrigerate your coconut milk for at least 6 hours.
Make sure the coconut milk is full fat (not light) and be careful to use only the cream and not the water.
Some people claim using a chilled bowl helps, but we use a room temperature bowl and it works fine.
You can use any sweetener in the place of maple syrup.

This is the perfect topping for your favorite dessert!

Ingredients:
One can coconut milk
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla

Method:
Combine ingredients into a bowl and mix until desired texture is achieved.

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Uploaded by Eburg Veg on 2018-01-31.

Easy Chocolate Cake

January 31, 2018 by Arcelia Kent

3 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
3/4 cup oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons vinegar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix your dry ingredients together, then add the wet ingredients and mix until smooth. This recipe will make 72 mini cupcakes which bake for approximately 7 minutes, or you can make two 9” rounds which bake for 30 minutes.

*Jonas made personal cakes for all the birthday kids at his party, and cupcakes for the guests!*

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Uploaded by Eburg Veg on 2018-01-17.

Vegan French Toast

January 17, 2018 by Arcelia Kent

Combine in a shallow bowl:
1 cup plant milk
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
1 tablespoon coconut sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla

Method:
Dip 6 slices of bread, soaking thoroughly and pan fry on medium heat until golden brown. Enjoy with toppings of your choice!

*Jonas topped his french toast with bananas, chopped walnuts, and maple syrup.*

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Chocolate Chia Pudding (Paleo)

January 13, 2018 by Arcelia Kent

Chia seeds are a superfood!

Kids love watching Jonas teaching plant-based recipes so easy that everyone can follow along! Try out this chocolate pudding recipe adapted from paleogrubs.com that's healthy enough you can eat it for breakfast!

This pudding is so healthy you can eat it for breakfast!

Add to blender:

1 1/4 cups plant milk
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup chia seeds
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of salt
4 tablespoons maple syrup

Blend until smooth and refrigerate over night (or at least 4 hours).

*Pudding breakfast for Jonas, complete with fresh mango, frozen blueberries, almonds, and banana chips.*

This recipe was adapted from paleogrubs.com

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Kids love watching Jonas teaching plant based recipes so easy that everyone can follow along! Try out this recipe for nacho cheese sauce made out of potatoes and carrots!

Potato Carrot Cheese Sauce

January 13, 2018 by Arcelia Kent

Dice and boil:
4 medium potatoes
4 medium carrots

Add to blender:
Boiled potatoes and carrots
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup nutritional yeast
1 tablespoon tahini
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Jalapeño pepper (to taste)
Dash of cayenne powder
Dash of chili powder

Blend until smooth and use like cow cheese traditionally would be on nachos or macaroni noodles, in quesadillas, broccoli soup, or as a dip for veggies or soft pretzels.

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Kids love watching Jonas teaching plant-based recipes so easy that everyone can follow along! Try out this fresh pasta recipe created by The Minimalist Baker that only uses 2 ingredients for lots of kitchen fun!

Homemade Pasta

January 12, 2018 by Arcelia Kent

This recipe is from The Minimalist Baker.

Combine:
2 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cups pastry flour

Add:
1 cup water (in tablespoons)

Let dough rest for 10 minutes.

Roll into thin sheets and cut into desired noodle shapes.
Boil in salted water, cooking to desired tenderness.

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Kids love watching Jonas teaching plant based recipes so easy that everyone can follow along! Try out this vegan muffin recipe that even includes a way to let your kids love eating spinach!

Blueberry Spinach Muffins

January 12, 2018 by Arcelia Kent

Combine dry ingredients:
1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder

Mix in wet ingredients:
1/2 cup applesauce
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup plant milk

Stir in:
1/2 up blueberries
1/2 up spinach

Spoon into muffin tin.
Bake in oven preheated to 400 degrees for 16-20 minutes

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This is a guaranteed way to make yourself some friends.

This orange buttercream frosting is creamy and delicious, with the perfect hint of orange to wow your tastebuds!

Watch the video to follow along with Jonas and Leila (kids love watching and adults get a good laugh because toddler bakers are so sweet and delightful) or just follow the recipe:

There are a lot of different ways to make hummus, but this is by far our favorite!

Creamy and dreamy; excellent for dipping vegetables, pita, chips, crackers, or using as a protein spread inside a wrap or burrito. You can also take a tip from Jonas and eat it with your fingers!

Easy, healthy snacks that taste like cookies!

No baking required!

Follow along with Jonas on youtube or get creative and come up with your own add-ins. This recipe works best in a food processor, but work with what you have. We used our Vitamix blender!

Tired of the same old lactation cookie recipe?

We make this recipe using either rolled oats or steel cut oats.

Please note that steel cut oats contain more iron and might be a better option if nutrition is your goal!

Ingredients

Simply whip 3 ingredients together and you're done!

Tips:

Refrigerate your coconut milk for at least 6 hours.

Make sure the coconut milk is full fat (not light) and be careful to use only the cream and not the water.

Some people claim using a chilled bowl helps, but we use a room temperature bowl and it works fine.

You can use any sweetener in the place of maple syrup.

This is the perfect topping for your favorite dessert!

Chia seeds are a superfood!

This pudding is so healthy you can eat it for breakfast!

Add to blender: