Friday, April 19, 2019

Raw Vegan Chocolates

Raw Vegan Chocolates
Yields: 15 pieces
dairy-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free


Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup Cacao Butter
  • 1/4 cup Cacao Powder
  • 2-3 tbsp. Maple Syrup
  • 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract/Peppermint Oil/Orange Oil
  • 1 tsp. Sea Salt

Directions:
  1. Using the double boiler method, melt Cacao Butter
  2. Stir in remaining ingredients (pick one extract or oil)
  3. Pour into silicon molds
  4. Allow to set in freezer for at least 20 minutes
  5. Try to stop yourself from eating all of them


Hoff Thoughts: 1. I can't believe how good these are! 2. I can't believe how simple & quick raw vegan chocolate is to make!  These adorable, little molds from Amazon make the perfect sized treats!


Friday, April 12, 2019

Hoff's Taco Lasagna

Hoff's Taco Lasagna
Servings: 6
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:
  • 12 Corn Tortillas
  • 2 cups prepared Rice
  • 1 15 oz can Vegan Fat Free Refried Beans
  • 1 2.25 oz can sliced Black Olives (rinsed & drained)
  • 16 oz Enchilada Sauce 
  • 16 oz. Salsa
  • 1/2 Sweet Onion (chopped)

Directions:
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. Pour a thin layer of Enchilada Sauce in a 2 quart glass cooking dish 
  3. Top with 6 Tortillas
  4. Mix Rice, Refried Beans, Onions & Salsa together
  5. Spread mixture evenly on top of Tortillas
  6. Top with remaining Tortillas
  7. Top with remaining Enchilada Sauce & Black Olives
  8. Gently spread Refried Beans onto each Tortilla 
  9. Bake for 20 minutes, allow to rest for 5 minutes