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Apple and cinnamon oatmeal bowl
This is a winter warmer that you’re going to want to get stuck into. Rich in healthy fats and unrefined carbohydrates, this is a perfect way to start your day.
Ingredients
* 1/2 to 1 cup oatmeal
* 1 cup plant milk
* 1/2 cup water
* 1/2 red apple
* 1/2 banana
* 2 tsp cinnamon
* 1 tbsp cacao nibs (optional)
* 1 tbsp peanut butter
* 4 almonds (blanched or regular)
* 1 tbsp hemp seeds
* Handful of raspberries
* 1 tbsp coconut oil
Method:
* Cook your oats to your desired consistency
Truffle, mushroom and linguini pasta
This recipe was inspired by the truffle flavours I had plenty of when I traveled to Mykonos in August. This one is a tasty dish that you’re definitely going to want to make.
Ingredients (serves 4)
* 1/2 pack linguine pasta
* 1 pack chestnut mushrooms, chopped
* 1/2 bag baby spinach
* Truffle oil, to taste
* 1 red onion
* 3 cloves garlic
* 1 tbsp vegan butter (optional)
* 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
* 2 tbsp black garlic paste
* 1 tbsp garlic pepper
* 1 tsp pink sal
Vegan apple crumble
Add this homemade vegan apple crumble into your list of plant-based recipes - I promise you will not be disappointed!
Ingredients:
* 1 cup oats
* 1 cup ground almonds (can just blend a cup of whole almonds in a blender)
* 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
* 4 apples
* 1/3 cup water
* 1-2 tbsp maple syrup
* 1 tbsp cinnamon
* 1 tbsp nutmeg
* Dairy free soy icecream
Method:
* Peel and chop your apples, and then cook them in your water in a saucepan for 10mins, or until they start to get so
Jackfruit Burritos
You’ll absolutely love this recipe. A Mexican special bursting with flavour, and if you get the jackfruit right, the meaty texture will be right up your street!
Ingredients:
* White basmati rice
* Handful fresh parsley
* Wholewheat tortilla wraps
* One can black beans
* One can organic jackfruit pieces
* One avocado
* 1 courgette
* One tomato
* One yellow and red pepper
* 1 red onion (for the guac) and one white onion (for vegetable mix)
* 1 lime
1 tbsp agave syrup
Spices
* Oni
Buckwheat Banana Bread
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