vegan caramel apples

Brisk temperatures and changing clouds today put me in the mood for a fall treat: caramel apples. Slather your apples with a yummy, vegan date caramel (see recipe below), add your favorite topping (pecans, chocolate, a bit of salt), put on a sweatshirt, and bon ap'!

Date Caramel

Ingredients

12-15 pitted dates

2 tbsp melted coconut oil

1tbsp almond cream

1 tsp water

smidgeon maple syrup

cinnamon, salt & a tiny pinch smokey paprika

Directions

Blend all ingredients in a food processor to get a thick, gooey, caramely consistency. 

Spread the date-caramel over 2 -3 apples and add your toppings or eat as dip.

holy aioli!

Stop whatever you are doing and make this vegan aioli! We have been making the best sandwiches with it- avocado, cucumber, tomato, lettuce, toasted coconut, sometimes smoked tofu. I had to make sweet potato fries too, just to have another reason to eat the aioli. At first I was concerned that we couldn't possibly eat it all before it spoiled, but now I am thinking about making the next jar. It's quick, easy, traditional Provençal, and so yummy. Adapted from recipe here. 

Vegan Aioli

Ingredients

70ml soy milk

2 tbsp agave
1 tbsp mustard- I use the grainy Maille mustard a l'ancienne

1 large garlic clove

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

200ml vegetable oil- I use a combo of colza, sunflower, and grape seed oils (original recipe calls for 400ml, but it's a little healthier with less)

2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Directions

In a food processor, combine the first group of ingredients.

Slowly add the oil and continue processing.

Finally, add in the vinegar and mix until desired consistency.

Store in a jar in the fridge and try not to eat it all at once.

Then make the best sandwich ever: