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Butter Bean Dips (two ways): Artichoke & Red Pepper

October 16, 2022October 16, 2022Posted in Recipes, Savory, UncategorizedTagged dips, snackLeave a comment

These two dips are an absolute staple of mine – for adding flavor to a nutritious bowl during the week and especially for serving to guests with chips and veggies. In terms of party nibbles, you’re half-way there with a good dip (or two) in my opinion. And while there are so many great dips you can buy, these combos bring something extra to the table and are incredibly quick to whip up – faster than going to the store. They require little to no prep and consist of pantry ingredients that you can always have at the ready for when you’re in the mood or friends stop by unexpectedly. Alternatively you can make the dip(s) the day before an event.

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Easy Vegan Pancakes: Banana and Classic

September 25, 2022Posted in Pancakes & Crepes, Recipes, UncategorizedTagged Breakfast, brunchLeave a comment

I’ve made a number of plant-based pancakes in the past few years and have enjoyed experimenting with different ingredients, ratios and combinations. At the end of the day, these delightfully simple recipes (with banana and “classic”) have established themselves as my ultimate my go-tos that I love to come back to. They don’t have a lot of ingredients and are incredibly quick to make – perfect for both a lazy weekend and a regular weekday breakfast, if you’re working from home.

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Vegan Waffles (oven-baked)

August 14, 2022Posted in Recipes, Uncategorized, Waffles & French ToastTagged Breakfast, Sweet treat, WafflesLeave a comment

If you’ve been following my insta stories, you may have already seen my latest craze: forget pancakes – right now I’m all about the waffles. There’s something about the honeycomb-like structure that adds a special touch to this delicious breakfast treat. Maybe it’s the glorious little pools of maple syrup and perfect pockets of blueberries and other goodies that it creates? Whatever it is, I am fully here for it and happy to spread more waffle love with this quick recipe.

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Vegan Guide to Dubrovnik

August 30, 2021May 26, 2022Posted in Dubrovnik, Travel, UncategorizedTagged Food Spots, Travel3 Comments

It’s been almost two years since my last travel post – my trip to London in October 2019 was the last time I was abroad before COVID hit. And while Switzerland is definitely a great place for living and holidaying, you just don’t get any seaside vibes in this landlocked country – most definitely not during this summer of epic rain. Craving sunshine and the sea, my boyfriend and I ended up visiting and instantly falling in love with Croatia.

We were there for 8 nights and decided to focus on the Dalmatian coast in the area close to Dubrovnik. We spent 3 nights in Dubrovnik, very close to the Old Town, before heading a 30 min. drive up north to peaceful Brsečine for rest and relaxation. We spent the final night in charming Cavtat, walking through the old town and making the most of the sea before an early flight home. Short but very sweet, we had a good mix of activity and exploring (highlights: the old city walls of Dubrovnik – best in the early evening; kayaking around the island of Lokrum) coupled with downtime, basking in the Croatian sun. While Dubrovnik is not (yet? hopefully 🙂 ) a vegan hot spot, there were some foodie highlights I can share with you:

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Dark Chocolate Sandwich Cake

July 18, 2021April 23, 2022Posted in Cookies, Cakes & Bakes, Recipes, UncategorizedTagged Cake, chocolate, dessert, Sweet treat5 Comments

This recipe is the love child of elements of the Spongy Chocolate Cake and the cream filling of the Double Chocolate Cream Tarts. The pairing is glorious enough to deserve its own post and provide inspiration for a fabulously fudgy, chocolatey and creamy celebration cake.

A chocolate sandwich cake to me is one of the best indulgences. Perfect for a birthday, any other special occasion or just because you feel like it 😉 The dark chocolate and the natural sweeteners (date paste and some maple syrup) result in a “mature” semisweet richness, while providing more fiber and nutrition than a standard chocolate cake. The fact that it got the stamp of approval from my Dad (a sceptic of vegan desserts, after experiencing some epic fails from my early plant-based days) was a reason for celebration on its own!

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Cinnamon Raisin Instant Oats

July 11, 2021April 23, 2022Posted in Oatmeal / Porridge, Recipes, UncategorizedTagged Breakfast, snack1 Comment

Some decisions are so automatic that they don’t require any thought – like, for me, that breakfast means a berry smoothie bowl with peanut butter. Last weekend, though, I was uncharacteristicaly in the mood for something different. I started running through the options in my head. Pancakes? Crepes? Peanut butter and jam on toast? Dates dipped in almond butter? Nothing felt quite right. Until, that is, I had a vision of a bowl of smooth, cold oats, topped with banana and nut butter.

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Jammy Fudge Bars

July 4, 2021April 23, 2022Posted in No-Bake Treats & Snacks, Recipes, UncategorizedTagged dessert, Sweet treat3 Comments

Indulgent fudge without cream and lots of refined sugar? Definitely possible and highly advisable.

Cacao butter is one of the key ingredients of this recipe, providing a creamy and subtly fragrant base, which is enriched by the peanut butter and naturally sweetened with dates and some maple syrup. The salt and vanilla enhance the flavor, while a bit of maca or lucuma (both naturally sweet with a slightly fruity-yet-caramel-like aroma) rounds it all off. You can feel free to add in extra elements like raisins nor chopped nuts.

The fudge can be enjoyed on its own or combined with an oaty base and some jam sandwiched in between for a more substantial treat. I love the different textures and tastes in the various layers and find it an all-round satisfying sweet treat 🙂

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Cinnamon Raisin Energy Balls

June 20, 2021April 23, 2022Posted in No-Bake Treats & Snacks, Recipes, UncategorizedTagged Energy Balls, Sweet treat1 Comment

Energy balls – also known as bliss balls or energy bites – are one of my all-time favourite snacks that I regularly prep in advance. Besides taking them to work as a pick-me-up I also have them for a quick breakfast sometimes, along with a cup of hot matcha milk.

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Miso Chili Tempeh

June 13, 2021April 23, 2022Posted in Recipes, Savory, Uncategorized2 Comments

Are you team tofu or team tempeh? There’s no need to choose if you ask me. Both soy-based staples of many plant-based diets have a time and a place in my life and on my plate. While tofu, originating from China, is basically bean curd, tempeh is a slightly less processed product made from binding fermented soybeans into a cake. It has a rougher, heartier texture than tofu, an impressive nutritional profile and provides probiotics, which feed the good bacteria in our gut.

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Double Chocolate Cream Tarts

June 6, 2021April 23, 2022Posted in No-Bake Treats & Snacks, Recipes, UncategorizedTagged chocolate, dessert, Sweet treat2 Comments

It’s time for another seriously chocolatey recipe. I present to you a ridiculously easy and wonderfully satisfying vegan chocolate cream (it’s almost mousse-like), perfectly paired with a raw, oat-based cacao crust. Both elements require minimal ingredients and are so easy to whip up. This may well be one of my favourite recipes I’ve made (of course it had to be a chocolate one).

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