This is my 100th post. :)
I had always assumed that I would do something monumental for my 100th post. But since it falls (almost) in the middle of Vegan MoFo, I will stick with a food theme. Besides, I am suffering from a touch of creativity fatigue. This (almost) daily posting caper is a little exhausting!
I considered posting a celebratory cake or cupcake recipe. However, I posted a cupcake recipe on Sunday, and I’ll be posting a strawberry cake tomorrow.
Ultimately, I decided to post a simple recipe.
My tagline is simply vegan after all. :)
I chose a recipe that does not require complicated or expensive ingredients, or multiple steps.
One that features my favourite flavour combination of the moment – chai spices – combined with my traditional favourite (chocolate, of course!).
A no-bake recipe that doubles as a decadent breakfast and a guilt-free dessert. A recipe that my children will enjoy.
A recipe that signals summer is on the way!
I settled on chocolate chai ‘ice-cream’.
Ingredients
( 2 serves, or 3 child-size serves)
3 cups frozen banana pieces
1 generous Tbsp raw cacao powder or cocoa powder
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1/16 tsp ground cardamon
1/16 tsp of ground cloves
1 Tbsp walnut pieces
1/2 Tbsp cacao nibs or choc chips (optional)
Additional freshly grated nutmeg, for sprinkling on top (optional)
Method
1. Combine the spices and raw cacao powder in a small bowl, and mix well.
2. Place the bananas in the food processor jug, and process for 15 seconds. Stop the machine, and add the spice mixture. Process until smooth. The bananas will move through a process of looking grainy before becoming smooth and creamy in texture.
3. Serve immediately in bowls or glasses, and top with walnut pieces, cacao nibs (or choc chips) and freshly grated nutmeg.
From this……………….to this.
A Tiny Vegan’s Verdict
Little Baker was the only tiny vegan who was around to share my celebratory ‘ice-cream’ treat. He devoured it in much the same way that he tackled chia pudding last week. He required a bath immediately afterwards.
I interpreted his cries of ‘more, more‘ as a nod of approval for this simple treat.
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Ally
