The vegan movement is gaining momentum, becoming more fashionable and progressive. In almost every village there are adherents of this society who under no circumstances will not eat animal products, therefore these recipes for vegan sweets will be relevant for them to diversify the daily menu. It is worth noting that even those who do not actively advocate for animal rights like vegan cuisine, so this article is recommended for reading to everyone without exception.
Vegan sweets: what is easier to make?
The simplest and most accessible recipes for vegan sweets are based on bananas, as this fruit perfectly replaces eggs, acting as a thickener.
At the same time, the delicate structure of the banana is so versatile that it can be used both in desserts like mousse and jelly, as well as in baking of a wide variety of properties. Vegan cookies are especially popular, which is prepared very quickly, retains freshness for a long time and at the same time is a storehouse of useful trace elements thanks to the ingredients.
Making Simple Banana Cookies
The most important thing in this recipe is a combination of spices, which can change the taste of cookies almost beyond recognition, while maintaining the same basic ingredients.
- one banana;
- two tbsp. l Coconut oil
- 25 grams of coconut flakes;
- 120 grams of flour;
- 1.5 tablespoons of water;
- 1 tsp. sesame: light and dark;
- on a pinch of cinnamon and anise.
In order to prepare such vegan sweets according to the recipe, you just need to mix all the ingredients (except sesame) with a blender, turning them into soft dough. Roll it into a sausage and divide it into pieces, from which to form small cookies. Put them on a baking sheet lined with parchment, sprinkle with sesame mixture, which must be gently pressed to the dough with your fingers. Bake vegan cookies in the oven at 180 degrees to a tender blush. It’s important not to overdry it, otherwise it will become hard, although some like this crispy version.
Ice cream
Vegan ice cream is a separate and very extensive topic, so in this section we will only discuss options on a banana basis.
- Beat two bananas with a blender with two tablespoons of cocoa. If sweets are not enough, you can add a little maple syrup. Move to mold and freeze.
- Three bananas mixed with a glass of strawberries using a blender. Add a pinch of vanilla to flavor.
- Freeze two bananas, then beat with a blender and add 100 grams of coconut milk (can be replaced with almond), as well as a tablespoon of small coconut flakes. Put pieces of chopped pineapple in a bowl and cover with prepared soft ice cream.
- Another recipe for vegan ice cream can be prepared on the basis of the previous one, but instead of coconut add 1 tsp. coffee dissolved in 1 tbsp. l water. Beat thoroughly with a blender and sprinkle with grated chocolate (of course, vegan) when serving.
Banana Bread with Chocolate
This pastry in America is called banana bread, in our country it is known as a vegan cake. The recipe is slightly embellished with chocolate drops, which makes it more desirable for morning tea. For cooking, you should take:
- three overripe bananas;
- 1 glass of sugar and coconut milk;
- 360 grams of flour;
- 1 tbsp. l vinegar
- three tbsp. tablespoons of coconut or other vegetable oil;
- 50 -80 grams of chocolate drops;
- a large pinch of cinnamon; you can also add ginger and vanilla.
The principle of preparation of the dough is very simple: in two different bowls mix dry and wet ingredients (banana pulp, milk, butter). Add a teaspoon of baking powder and 1/2 soda to the dry mixture. Then combine both mixtures together and add chocolate pieces to them. Move the dough into a silicone mold and bake in the oven for an hour (180 degrees). When the cupcake is ready, you should not immediately remove it from the mold - let it cool completely.
Vegan Cheesecake: What is It?
A vegan cheesecake is something completely unusual! There is no cheese (as the name requires) or cottage cheese in it, but in appearance it is very similar to a classic cheesecake, and to taste too. Coconut cream replaces the dairy product in it , which is easy to buy in any large supermarket. So, the list of necessary products is as follows:
- two glasses of almonds, peeled from dark skin;
- a glass of dates;
- two tbsp. l maple syrup or three tablespoons of sugar;
- some vanilla for flavoring.
Also, for the filling you will need ten bananas (they should be frozen beforehand) and some coconut flakes, which, if desired, can be replaced with a handful of fresh raspberries or strawberries.
How to cook this dessert?
Remove the seeds from the dates and chop together with the almonds in a blender, add the vanilla syrup. Put the viscous mass evenly in a split baking dish, slightly tamping with your fingers. Beat the frozen bananas in a mashed blender, if desired, add a few red berries for color and flavor. Fruits should be frozen, then they turn into a thick sweet mass, which should be placed on top of the almond, smooth with a spatula and sprinkle with coconut. Send the finished cheesecake to the refrigerator for at least six hours, but better at night, then its structure will become more dense, and the dessert will easily be cut into portions. A special advantage is that raw food eaters can use this recipe for vegan sweets in their diet, because the heat treatment process is excluded in this case.