Desserts

Chocolate-Pistachio Banana Sushi

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Chocolate-Pistachio Banana Sushi

This is easy, and a fun thing to make with children. Slice it up and keep it in the freezer, the perfect treat.

Prep Time15 minutes
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CHOCOLATE-PISTACHIO BANANA SUSHI

The name says it all! It's a fun recipe to make with kids, and a treat to have in the freezer.
Course: Dessert, Snack
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 bananas
  • 3 Tbs pistachios
  • 1/2 cup vegan chocolate pieces 70% dark
  • 1/2 cup plant milk

Instructions

  • Heat the milk to boiling; remove from heat.
  • Pour the hot milk over the chocolate and let sit for a few minutes while the chocolate melts.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the pistachio garnish. Chop the pistachios into small pieces or add the pistachios to a coffee grinder and grind them to a fine powder. Set aside.
  • Whisk the chocolate-milk mixture until smooth.
  • Peel the banana and place it on a serving plate covered with parchment paper.
  • Slowly pour the melted chocolate over the banana, making sure it is completely covered on the top and both sides.
  • Sprinkle the chopped pistachios over the top of the banana.
  • Place your serving dish in the freezer for 30 minutes to harden the chocolate, then remove, slice, and serve.

Notes

This recipe makes extra chocolate sauce. It’s great to add to a bowl of ice cream (plant-based of course), or to dip strawberries in, or spread on graham crackers. It can be frozen.

Oatmeal-Walnut-Chocolate Chip Cookies

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No-oil, whole-food ingredients — they’re a healthy snack that is delightfully good!

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Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
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Oatmeal Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies

No-oil, plant-based, whole food ingredients
Course: Dessert, Snack
Keyword: chocolate, comfort, cookies, plant-based, vegan, wfpb
Servings: 18 cookies

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup white whole-wheat flour plus 1 tablespoon
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 Tbs ground flaxseed
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp salt or less, if the peanut butter contains salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup apple sauce unsweetened
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter preferably salt-free
  • 1 Tbs vanilla

Add-In

  • 1/3 cup chocolate chips vegan
  • 1/3 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°. Line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper.
  • Combine all the dry ingredients and mix well.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the wet ingredients together.
  • Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and mix until all the dry ingredients are incorporated.
  • Stir in the chocolate chips and nuts.
  • Use two spoons to add scoops of dough to the baking sheet. I get 12 on one sheet, and depending on the size of the cookies, perhaps 6 or 7 more. They don't spread so they can be fairly close. If you want to make them more round and flat, wet your fingers and shape them.
  • Bake 15 minutes.
  • Share and enjoy!

Peach-Raspberry Crisp

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The perfect summer dessert.

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
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Peach Raspberry Crisp

Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Servings: 0

Ingredients

  • 3 cups sliced peaches fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup raspberries
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup flour I like whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1/2 cup date paste 8 medjool dates blended with 1/2 cup hot water
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Mix the peaches and raspberries, place into a lightly greased baking dish, like a baking dish, pie pan, or individual ramekins.
  • Make the topping by stirring together the oats, flour, date paste, pecans, and vanilla.
  • Spread the topping over the fruit and bake for 15-20 minutes until the filling bubbles and the top is golden.

Notes

Serve with vegan ice cream, unsweetened yogurt, or cashew whipping cream.