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The Best Fudgy Vegan Brownies

September 7, 2018 by healthienut Leave a Comment

You may or may not be thinking…haven’t you already posted a recipe for vegan brownies? Yes, that is true…but trust me these are even better.

I slightly altered the ingredients and measurements. It resulted in an even more fudgy texture, slightly crackly top, and ultra chewy mouthfeel. The brownie you have been dreaming of? I got you.

What changes did I make?

Although coconut oil may be a bit healthier than vegan butter I wanted to make these the best brownies they could be. Since butter has a higher fat content, it will aid the sugar in creating a nice crackly top. It also helps with the moist and fudginess of the brownie.

The original recipe had more flour, however, the last thing I want are these brownies to be cakey so I decreased the flour from 2 cups to 1 1/2. What happened? even more fudgy action!

I also did a bit of research on the science of baking an ultimate brownie and they recommended that you melt butter, get it hot, and stir in the sugar vigorously. This helps with the crackly top and chewy texture….

Vegan Strawberry Pop Tarts

August 31, 2018 by healthienut Leave a Comment

Yes, you read that right. Vegan strawberry pop tarts. First of all, the biggest accomplishment I made for this recipe was the stamp of approval from my little sister. She even said it tastes better than the real thing which is a lot coming from her.

This “gourmet” pop tart will take you right back to your childhood. With the jelly-like strawberry jam in the middle, slightly hollow center, crispy edges, and sweet icing topping…it truly is close if not better than the original pop tart.

Flaky and buttery pastry dough stuffed with sweet homemade strawberry jam and drizzled with a simple icing and rainbow sprinkles.

If you’re looking to make the icing a lower sugar healthier version I got the recipe for you. Simply mix together 2 tbsp coconut cream, 1 tbsp coconut oil, and 1 tbsp maple syrup. It will be a little runnier than traditional icing but will save you the extra grams of sugar. …

Vegan Coconut Panacotta with Pineapple Mango Sauce

August 30, 2018 by healthienut 2 Comments

As summer is ending…yes I know that is sad to hear…we have to take advantage of all the fresh fruits that are ripe on our counter. For me, that includes pineapple and mango.

Now you could go the simple route and make a fruit salad, but why not puree it with a bit of sugar, starch, simmer it down and pour it over an uber creamy and delicate pannacotta? Now that is what I am talking about.

A soft, delicate coconut-based pannacotta topped with a sweet & creamy pineapple mango sauce and fresh strawberries. With hints of fresh vanilla bean, this will truly excite your taste buds.

Panacotta may seem like a hard challenge to endeavor considering it is traditionally made from heavy cream and milk. However, with the help of the high-fat content from the coconut milk and thickening agent of agar agar, your vegan pannacotta dreams will come true.

Agar agar is a natural vegetable gelatin derived from the sea. It acts as a thickening agent to produce bouncy and jello-like consistencies. You could also use it to create creamy and thick vegan cheeses!

Since coconut milk has a high-fat content it cooks down and becomes pretty thick. It also aids in the ultra-creamy texture that pannacotta traditionally has.…

The Best Blackberry Crumble

July 2, 2018 by healthienut Leave a Comment

Labeling this as the best blackberry crumble might seem like a reach, but I can assure you this will meet any of your sweet tooth needs.

Summer means fresh berries, and fresh berries mean copious amounts of freshly baked pies, cobblers, tarts, and of course crumbles.

Sweet juicy blackberries tossed in sugar, almond extract, and lemon zest. Topped with a crispy, buttery, and flaky crumble topping. This isn’t like a traditional crumble topping, instead, it resembles clusters of soft scones. It will melt in your mouth. Even more, if topped with cold vanilla bean ice cream or whipped cream….

Healthy Coconut Berry Shortbread Tart | Vegan & Gluten-free

April 11, 2018 by healthienut 1 Comment

Summer is approaching and I couldn’t be more excited. Yes I know it is still a few months away, but the sun is starting to come out more and the temperature is rising by a few degrees.

I live in Seattle, so the fact that the sun is even coming out more often is a drastic change.

More sun to me = more fruit = delicious fruity desserts

I had a bunch of fresh berries in my fridge, so I thought that a super luscious and citrus tart paired with a “buttery” shortbread crust would be the perfect idea to use them up. …

Lemon Poppyseed Muffins

April 9, 2018 by healthienut Leave a Comment

I used to be such a huge fan of poppyseed muffins growing up. They were larger than my head (exagerrating a bit), super fluffy, moist, and I probably ate the whole thing. I needed that taste in my life again, so I picked up a bag of organic poppyseeds at my local grocery store and headed home to the kitchen.

These muffins are not as large as I remember, but I dont think I could handle something that big again! However, the taste is just as I remember…maybe even better. Super fluffy and moist, and the perfect amount of lemon flavor that leaves you feeling refreshed and oh so satisifed. …