Easier Basic DIY Yogurt (IP)

Easier Basic DIY Yogurt (IP)

Yields: 2 cups
dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, oil-free

Ingredients:

• 14 oz Extra Firm Tofu OR 4 cups homemade Soy Milk
• 1 cup Water (omit if using Soy Milk)
• 3 Vegan Probiotics Capsules (75 Billion) or Yogurt Starter packet or Whey from last batch
• Topping of choice (jam, fruit, nuts, etc.)

Directions (Instant Pot):

1. Blend Tofu, Water & Probiotics or Yogurt Starter OR whisk Soy Milk & Probiotics or Yogurt Starter
2. Pour directly into Instant Pot
3. Cover with lid
4. Select Yogurt setting & change time to 8 (mild) or 12 (tart) hours
5. Transfer Yogurt to another container or cool & strain for a thicker consistency & to retrieve Whey for next batch
6. Serve desired amount with jam, fruit, nuts, etc. or use to make a sauce

Hoff Thoughts: 

• Sterilize IP liner by placing in 400 degree oven for 15 minutes
• Soy Milk should be room temperature or no hotter than 110 degrees, if using
• Your IP will never come up to pressure, the timer will start at zero & go up until the time set; that’s how you know it’s working
• Freeze some of the “Whey” to start your next batch of Yogurt (up to 2-3 times) instead of using Probiotics or starter
• Yogurt good up to two weeks
• Store Probiotics or Yogurt Starter in refrigerator

Hoff's Ninja Bulk “Fudgey” Chocolate Black Bean Nice Cream a (4)

Hoff's Ninja Bulk “Fudgey” Chocolate Black Bean Nice Cream a (4)

24 hour prep time

Yields: 4 Pints
dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free

Ingredients:

• 2 - 15 oz can Black Beans (rinsed & drained)
• 4 cups Plant-based Milk
• 10 Dates
• 8 tbsp Cacao Powder
• 1 tsp Sea Salt

Directions:

1. Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender like a Vitamix
2. Blend until smooth about 30 seconds
3. Divide mixture into four Ninja Creami Containers
4. Place in freezer for 24 hours without the lid*
5. When ready to enjoy, process using a Ninja Creami Deluxe Lite Ice Cream setting, Re-Spin if necessary, adding milk if needed
6. Eat it all or place leftovers back into freezer till next time

Hoff Thoughts: *Freezing without the lid or any covering helps to prevent the “volcano” mound from forming. Should a mound form simply scrape with the back of a spoon & smooth over shavings until a level base is formed, this prevents the blade from cutting into the container.

Hoff's Taco Mac & Cheese

Hoff's Taco Mac & Cheese

Serves: 4
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free

Ingredients:

• 16 oz gluten-free Pasta
• 1/2 cup TVP crumbles
• 1 tsp Taco Seasoning
• 1 cup Unflavored Milk Alternative or Water
• 1/2 cup Nutritional Yeast
• 1/2 cup Instant Mashed Potato Flakes
• 1 tsp Lemon Juice
• 2 tsp Taco Seasoning
• 1 tsp Salt

Directions:

1. Rehydrate TVP with water & 1 tsp Taco Seasoning
2. Cook Pasta according to directions
3. Meanwhile in a high speed blender, blend remaining ingredients until hot about 3 minutes
4. Drain Pasta, return to pot, mix in "Cheese Sauce" & TVP crumbles
5. Enjoy!

Hoff's Jury Duty Wrap

Hoff's Jury Duty Wrap

Yields: 1 Wrap
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free

Ingredients:

• Wrap
• Cucumber Slices
• Shredded Carrots
• Spinach
• Red Pepper Slices
• Sliced Red Onion 
• Pickle Slices
• Sliced Black Olives
• Hummus

 Directions:

1. Spread Hummus onto one side of Wrap
2. Pile remaining ingredients in center of Wrap
3. Fold Wrap, roll in parchment paper & tape to hold 

Hoff Thoughts: Recently I was called to fulfill my civic duty. This presented a challenge - lunch. These wraps solved all of my concerns:

1. No refrigeration
2. No microwave
3. Easy to carry
4. Filling

The only downside is that this wrap is best made the same day; making the night before results in a soggy wrap.

Hoff's Sushi Bowl

Hoff's Sushi Bowl

Yields: 3 servings
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups Jasmine Rice
• 2 cups Water
• 7 oz firm Tofu (cubed)
• 1 tbsp Maple Syrup
• 1 tbsp Braggs
• 1 bunch Asparagus (chopped)
• 1 Carrot (shredded)
• 1 Cucumber (shredded)
• 1/2 cup frozen Shelled Edamame
• Sesame Seeds or Everything But The Bagel Seasoning
• Braggs to taste

Directions:

1. Marinate Tofu in Braggs & Maple Syrup for at least 15 minutes or overnight
2. Stir Rice & Water in Instant Pot & cook on Manual for 3 minutes, Natural Release
3. Meanwhile, Airfryer Tofu & Asparagus at 400 degrees for 15 minutes
4. At the same defrost the Edamame in bowl of hot water
5. Assemble bowls
6. Season with Braggs, finish with Sesame Seeds

Cake Mix Soda Cake

Cake Mix Soda Cake

Yields: 1 - 8x8 Cake
dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 1 box gluten-free Cake Mix
• 12 oz Soda

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. In a medium measuring cup, mix Cake mix with Soda, adding a little at a time to prevent Soda from spilling over
3. Cake batter will be gummy at first, keep mixing until mixture is like pancake batter 
4. Pour into 8x8 silicon baking dish
5. Bake 40-45 minutes until Cake is set

Hoff Thoughts: 

Combination suggestions:

Vanilla Cake + Sprite

Vanilla Cake + Strawberry Fanta

Vanilla Cake + Orange Fanta

Vanilla Cake + Dr Pepper

Vanilla Cake + Mountain Dew

Vanilla Cake + Ginger Ale

Chocolate Cake + Coke

Hoff's Salad Pita

Hoff's Salad Pita

Yields: 6 Pitas
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free

Ingredients:

• 6 Pitas
• Shredded Lettuce
• Baby Cucumber (cut into spears)
• Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
• Avocado or Guacamole
• Red Onion (sliced)
• Black Olives
• Pickle Relish/Pickle Chips
• Hummus
• Mustard

 Directions:

1. Warm Pita on toaster for 30 seconds to make it malleable
2. Cut a 1/3 slit at top of Pita
3. Use a knife to spread Hummus/Guacamole inside Pita
4. Stuff with remaining ingredients

Hoff Thoughts: I find it easier to mix all the ingredients in a bowl & then spoon into each Pita or cut the Pita into pieces, add to the bowl & serve as a salad.

Hoff's Quinoa w/Roasted Veggies (IP/Air Fryer)

Hoff's Quinoa w/Roasted Veggies (IP/Oven)
Yields: 4-6 Servings
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups Water
• 1 cup Quinoa
• 2 tsp. Better Than Bouillon® Seasoned Vegetable Base
• 1 box Cremini Mushrooms (chopped)
• 1 Zucchini (sliced)
• 1 bunch Asparagus (chopped)
• 1 Red Pepper (chopped)
• 15 oz. can Chickpeas (rinsed & drained)
• 7 oz firm Tofu (cubed)
• 1/2 Red Onion (chopped)
• Sunflower or Pumpkin Seeds (optional)

Directions:

1. Mix Water, Quinoa & Boullion together in IP
2. Lock lid in place and make sure pressure release valve is closed
3. Press "Manual" button & reduce time to 5 minutes
4. When done, use manual release method for 10 minutes, then quick release
5. Broil everything else at 450 degrees for 30 minutes
6. Serve broiled items over Quinoa
7. Finish with Hummus, Avocado/Guacamole or Lemon Tahini & Seeds

Hoff Thoughts: Additional veggie options: Cherry Tomatoes, Broccoli, Squash, Asparagus

Chocolate Chickpea Pudding

Chocolate Chickpea Pudding
Yields: 2 1/2 cups
dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 15 oz can Chickpeas (rinsed & drained)
• 1 cup Plant-based Milk or Water
• 1/2 cup Cacao
• 1/4 cup Maple Syrup
• 2 tbsp Almond Butter Powder
• 1 tbsp Vanilla Powder
• 1 tsp Sea Salt

Directions:

1. Dump ingredients into high-speed blender in this order: dry ingredients in first, liquid in last
2. Blend until smooth
3. Place Pudding in fridge until chilled at least a hour

Hoff’s Lemon Pasta

Hoff’s Lemon Pasta

meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, gluten-free, soy-free

Ingredients: 

• 16oz gluten-free Pasta
• 1 cup Pasta Water (reserved)
• 1 Zucchini (shredded)
• 2.25 oz can sliced Black Olives (rinsed & drained)
• 1/2 cup Nutritional Yeast
• Juice from 1 Lemon
• 1 tbsp minced Garlic
• Season w/Salt & Pepper
• Imitation Bacon Bits

Directions: 

1. Prepare Pasta according to package directions
2. Add Zucchini with 5 minutes remaining
3. Drain Pasta & return to pot
4. Mix in remaining ingredients
5. Finish with Bacon Bits

Hoff Thoughts: Add cooked veggies to Pasta: Asparagus, Broccoli, Basil, Peas or Green Beans or really kick this up a notch with Daring Lemon Chicken.

Ninja Nut Butter Chocolate Nice Cream

Ninja Nut Butter Chocolate Nice Cream

24 hour prep time

Yields: 1 Deluxe Pint (3 cups)
dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Raw Oats
• 1/4 cup Nut Butter Powder of choice (Almond, Cashew, Peanut, etc)
• 1 1/2 cups Plant-Based Milk
• 5 Dates
• 3 tbsp Cacao Powder
• 1 tsp Vanilla Powder
• 1/3 tsp Sea Salt

Directions:

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth about 30 seconds
2. Pour mixture into Ninja Creami Deluxe Container, if space left before Scoopable Max Fill line, add Plant Milk, stir
3. Place in freezer for 24 hours without the lid*
4. When ready to enjoy, process using a Ninja Creami Deluxe Lite Ice Cream setting, Re-Spin if necessary, adding more Water if needed
5. Eat it all or place leftovers back into freezer till next time

Hoff Thoughts: *Freezing without the lid or any covering helps to prevent the “volcano” mound from forming. Should a mound form simply scrape with the back of a spoon & smooths over shavings until a level base is formed, this prevents the blade from cutting into the container.

Ninja Blueberry Lemon Sherbet/Slushi

Ninja Blueberry Lemon Sherbet/Slushi

24 hour prep time

Yields: 1 Deluxe Pint/2 cups
dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free

Sherbet Ingredients:

• 1 cup Blueberries (fresh or frozen)
• 1 Lemon (w/Peel)
• 1 1/4 cups Plant Milk
• 6 Dates
• 2 tsp Vanilla Powder

Slushi Ingredients:

• 1 cup Blueberries (fresh or frozen)
• 1 Lemon (w/Peel)
• 1 cup Plant-based Milk
• 6 Dates
• 2 tsp Vanilla Powder

Directions:

1. Cut Lemon into pieces
2. Blend everything together using a high speed blender until smooth about 30 seconds
3. Taste for sweetness, add sweetener if needed & reblend

Sherbet

1. Pour mixture into Ninja Creami Deluxe Container, if space left before Scoopable Max Fill line, add some Milk, stir
2. Place in freezer for 24 hours without the lid*
3. When ready to enjoy, add Milk up to the Drinkable Pour-in line process using a Ninja Creami Deluxe Sorbet setting, Re-Spin if necessary, adding more milk if needed

Slushi

1. Pour mixture into Ninja Creami Deluxe Container, if space left before Freeze Fill line, add some Milk, stir
2. Place in freezer for 24 hours without the lid*
3. When ready to enjoy, add Plant Milk up to the Drinkable Pour-in line process using a Ninja Creami Deluxe Slushi setting, Re-Spin if necessary, adding more water if needed

Hoff Thoughts: *Freezing without the lid or any covering helps to prevent the “volcano” mound from forming. Should a mound form simply scrape with the back of a spoon & smooth over shavings until a level base is formed, this prevents the blade from cutting into the container.

Ninja Mint Nice Cream

Inspired by Kathy Hester

Ninja Mint Nice Cream

24 hour prep time

Yields: 1 Deluxe Pint (3 cups)
dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free

Ingredients:

• 1 cup frozen Sweet Peas
• 1 1/3 cups Plant-based Milk
• 4 Dates
• 2 tbsp Mint Syrup
• 1 tsp Vanilla Powder
• 1/4 tsp Sea Salt

Directions:

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth about 30 seconds
2. Pour mixture into Ninja Creami Deluxe Container, if space left before Scoopable Max Fill line, add more milk, stir
3. Place in freezer for 24 hours without the lid*
4. When ready to enjoy, process using a Ninja Creami Deluxe Lite Ice Cream setting, Re-Spin if necessary, adding more milk if needed
5. Eat it all or place leftovers back into freezer till next time

Hoff Thoughts: *Freezing without the lid or any covering helps to prevent the “volcano” mound from forming. Should a mound form simply scrape with the back of a spoon & smooth over shavings until a level base is formed, this prevents the blade from cutting into the container.

Ninja Cookie Dough Nice Cream

Ninja Cookie Dough Nice Cream

24 hour prep time

Yields: 1 Deluxe Pint (3 cups)
dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 1 15oz. can Chickpeas (rinsed & drained)
• 2 cups Plant-based Milk
• 6 Dates
• 4 tbsp Almond Butter Powder
• 3 tbsp Cacao Powder
• 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
• 1/4 tsp. Sea Salt

Mix-in

• 2-3 tbsp Vegan Chocolate Chips

Directions:

1. Blend all ingredients (except Mix-in) until smooth about 30 seconds
2. Pour mixture into Ninja Creami Deluxe Container, if space left before Scoopable Max Fill line, add more milk, stir
3. Press down to ensure no air pockets form
4. Place in freezer for 24 hours without the lid*
5. When ready to enjoy, process using a Ninja Creami Deluxe Lite Ice Cream setting
6. Add Mix-in & milk if needed, Re-spin
7. Eat it all or place leftovers back into freezer till next time

Hoff Thoughts: *Freezing without the lid or any covering helps to prevent the “volcano” mound from forming. Should a mound form simply scrape with the back of a spoon & smooths over shavings until a level base is formed, this prevents the blade from cutting into the container.

Ninja Corn Nice (Atole) Cream

Ninja Corn (Atole) Nice Cream

24 hour prep time

Yields: 1 Deluxe Pint (3 cups)
dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free

Ingredients:

• 15 oz can organic Corn w/liquid
• 3/4 cup Plant Milk
• 4 Dates
• 1 tbsp Maple Syrup
• 1 tsp Vanilla Powder
• 1/2 tsp Cinnamon

Directions:

1. Blend all ingredients using a high speed blender until smooth about 30 seconds
2. Taste for sweetness, add sweetener or spice if needed & reblend
3. Pour mixture into Ninja Creami Deluxe Container, if space left before Scoopable Max Fill line, add some Plant Milk, stir
4. Place in freezer for 24 hours without the lid*
5. When ready to enjoy, process using a Ninja Creami Deluxe Lite Ice Cream setting, Re-Spin if necessary, adding milk if needed
6. Eat it all or place leftovers back into freezer till next time

Hoff Thoughts: *Freezing without the lid or any covering helps to prevent the “volcano” mound from forming. Should a mound form simply scrape with the back of a spoon & smooth over shavings until a level base is formed, this prevents the blade from cutting into the container.

Ninja Vanilla Nice Cream

Ninja Vanilla Nice Cream

24 hour prep time

Yields: 3 cups

dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free

Ingredients:

• 3 ripe Bananas (fresh or frozen) or 15 oz can Pineapple in 100% Juice
• 1 1/3 cups Plant Milk
• 4-6 Dates
• 2 tsp Vanilla Powder or Extract

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a Vitamix
2. Using the tamper, push the Bananas into the blades if needed
3. Blend until smooth about 30 seconds
4. Pour mixture into Ninja Creami Deluxe Container, if space left before Scoopable Max Fill line, add more milk, stir
5. Place in freezer for 24 hours without the lid*
6. When ready to enjoy, process using a Ninja Creami Deluxe Lite Ice Cream setting, Re-Spin if necessary, adding more milk if needed
7. Eat it all or place leftovers back into freezer till next time

Hoff Thoughts: *Freezing without the lid or any covering helps to prevent the “volcano” mound from forming. Should a mound form simply scrape with the back of a spoon & smooth over shavings until a level base is formed, this prevents the blade from cutting into the containers.

Ninja Salted Caramel Apple Nice Cream

Ninja Salted Caramel Apple Nice Cream

24 hour prep time

Yields: 1 Deluxe Pint (3 cups)
dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Applesauce
• 1/2 cup Raw Oats
• 1 1/3 cups Plant-based Milk
• 4 Dates
• 1 tbsp Maple Syrup
• 1 tsp Salted Carmel extract
• 1 tsp Cinnamon 
• 1 tsp Vanilla Powder
• 1/4 tsp Sea Salt

Directions:

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth about 30 seconds
2. Pour mixture into Ninja Creami Deluxe Container, if space left before Scoopable Max Fill line, add more Plant Milk stir
3. Place in freezer for 24 hours without the lid*
4. When ready to enjoy, process using a Ninja Creami Deluxe Lite Ice Cream setting, Re-Spin if necessary, adding more milk if needed
5. Eat it all or place leftovers back into freezer till next time

Hoff Thoughts: *Freezing without the lid or any covering helps to prevent the “volcano” mound from forming. Should a mound form simply scrape with the back of a spoon & smooth over shavings until a level base is formed, this prevents the blade from cutting into the container.

Hoff's Fruit Cobbler

Hoff's Fruit Cobbler

Servings: 2-4
dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Cobbler Base Ingredients:

• 2 cups frozen/fresh Fruit of choice
• 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
• 1 tbsp Corn Starch
• 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice

Cobbler Topping:

• 1 cup Old Fashioned Oats
• 3/4 cup Water
• 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
• 1 tsp Almond Powder
  
• 1 tsp Vanilla Powder
• 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
• 1/4 tsp Salt

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Add Fruit to 9x9 baking dish, mix with Corn Starch, next stir-in Brown Sugar & Lemon Juice
3. Blend Oats to form “flour”
4. Add remaining Topping ingredients, blend for 30 seconds
5. Evenly spread topping over Fruit
6. Bake for 25 minutes uncovered

Hoff Thoughts: Some fruit ideas include: Cherries, Blackberries, Strawberries, Berry Mix, Pears, Peaches, Fresh Apples (add 1 tsp Cinnamon, cook for 40 minutes).

Ninja Chocolate Raspberry Nice Cream

Ninja Chocolate Raspberry Nice Cream

24 hour prep time

Yields: 1 Deluxe Pint (3 cups)
dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free

Ingredients:

• 2 cups frozen Raspberries
• 1 1/3 cups Plant-based Milk
• 1/2 cup Raw Oats
• 4 Dates
• 3 tbsp Cacao Powder
• 1 tsp Vanilla Powder
• 1/4 tsp Sea Salt

Directions:

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth about 30 seconds
2. Pour mixture into Ninja Creami Deluxe Container, if space left before Scoopable Max Fill line, add Milk, stir
3. Place in freezer for 24 hours without the lid*
4. When ready to enjoy, process using a Ninja Creami Deluxe Lite Ice Cream setting, Re-Spin if necessary, adding more Water if needed
5. Eat it all or place leftovers back into freezer till next time

Hoff Thoughts: *Freezing without the lid or any covering helps to prevent the “volcano” mound from forming. Should a mound form simply scrape with the back of a spoon & smooths over shavings until a level base is formed, this prevents the blade from cutting into the container.

Ninja Black Cherry Chocolate Nice Cream

Ninja Black Cherry Chocolate Nice Cream

24 hour prep time

Yields: 1 Deluxe Pint (3 cups)
dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free

Ingredients:

• 2 cups frozen Cherries
• 1 1/3 cups Plant-based Milk
• 1/2 cup Raw Oats
• 4 Dates
• 3 tbsp Cacao Powder
• 1 tsp Almond Powder
• 1 tsp Vanilla Powder
• 1/4 tsp Sea Salt

Directions:

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth about 30 seconds
2. Pour mixture into Ninja Creami Deluxe Container, if space left before Scoopable Max Fill line, add Milk, stir
3. Place in freezer for 24 hours without the lid*
4. When ready to enjoy, process using a Ninja Creami Deluxe Lite Ice Cream setting, Re-Spin if necessary, adding more Milk if needed
5. Eat it all or place leftovers back into freezer till next time

Hoff Thoughts: *Freezing without the lid or any covering helps to prevent the “volcano” mound from forming. Should a mound form simply scrape with the back of a spoon & smooths over shavings until a level base is formed, this prevents the blade from cutting into the container.