10 Delicious Vegan Whole Food Cake Recipes
Cakes are one of the most universally enjoyed desserts, and there’s good reason for that. What’s not to love about soft, moist cake made from whole grains and seasonal fruits,While most cake recipes require eggs and dairy products, vegan cake recipes are just as delicious as their non-vegan counterparts and can be made with even more nutrients by using whole foods like beans, nuts, seeds, and whole grains rather than processed ingredients that may be derived from animals or refined sugars. Learn how to make delicious vegan whole food cakes with the following 10 recipes.
1) Homemade Blueberry Yogurt Cupcakes with Coconut Crust
No one will ever guess that these scrumptious homemade
cupcakes are made with a whole,grain, dairy-free and eggless cake mix,The recipe
calls for sugar free coconut yogurt and agave syrup which makes them even
better for you.
You can prepare these for any special occasion or just to
enjoy on a Friday night with friends over. These are perfect for anyone who has
to follow a gluten free diet or wants to incorporate more natural foods into
their diet plan. Your body will thank you as well as your friends, family,
co-workers and everyone else who gets to indulge in some of these tasty treats!
2) Chocolate and Black Bean Brownies
Let your taste buds travel down a rich, chocolatey path with
these delicious brownies! Black beans provide a wholesome dose of protein and
help fill you up,They add moisture to baked goods, so there’s no need for
butter or oil. Baking at home is not only cheaper than buying premade baked
goods, but also allows you to make healthier choices (like using unrefined
sugar). These brownies are vegan, gluten-free and perfect for an afternoon
snack.
3) Carrot Cake Pancakes
Carrot cake pancakes,I know, it's not what you'd normally
expect from a pancake recipe, but trust me on this one,I had to try these when
I saw them because they just look so cool and what's more awesome than whole
grain carrot cake for breakfast? Plus, you can use any type of flour in these
pancakes including gluten free flour mix and sweeten them with any sweetener
you like.
Coconut oil is used to give these baby cakes that moist
texture that you'd expect from a real carrot cake recipe. Carrot cake pancakes
are a delicious way to add some veggies into your breakfast routine and kids
will love them! (Don't forget to sprinkle some mini chocolate chips or raisins
on top!)
4) Banana Walnut Muffins
Mix 2 bananas with 1 cup of flour, 1 cup of sugar, and half
a teaspoon of baking soda in a large bowl. Add 4 ounces (1/2 cup) walnuts, and
stir. Pour 3/4 cups of water into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Put 6
tablespoons of unsweetened applesauce into two cups and pour boiling water over
them. Let cool for 15 minutes, then add to other ingredients along with one
beaten egg. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out
clean. Recipe adapted from Vegan Desserts by Celine Steen & Tamasin Noyes
(Da Capo Press).
5) Raspberry Chocolate Bundt Cake
Raspberries add a natural sweetness and subtle tartness to
baked goods, These little red gems are full of antioxidants, fiber, vitamins
and minerals and taste great in a variety of dishes, including healthy desserts
like fruit-topped pancakes and smoothies.
If you're looking for ways to incorporate more berries into
your diet, try out our vegan whole food cake recipe below. The raspberries lend
a light fruity flavor while chocolate chunks make it rich enough to satisfy
even cake lovers! This raspberry chocolate bundt cake is perfect as a
centerpiece dessert at parties or potlucks or served alongside homemade peanut
butter pie as an indulgent birthday treat.
6) 3 Ingredient Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Fudge
A vegan recipe that can be made in 10 minutes The best part It only calls for 3
ingredients. Chocolate, Almond Butter and Coconut Oil.
There’s also a secret ingredient that makes it all gooey:
100% pure maple syrup. You’ll never want store-bought fudge again This will take
you back to your childhood and your mom’s delicious chocolate chip cookies,Trust
us; it is finger licking good! Make them small or make them big we promise you
won’t be able to eat just one!
7) Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Dough Bites
These soft, chewy cookie dough bites are packed with protein
thanks to a secret ingredient – oatmeal! Plus, you don’t have to turn on your
oven to make them. What’s not to love? 1/2 cup rolled oats
8) Apple Pie Smoothie Bowl
All you need is a bowl, a spoon and a few ingredients to
make these delicious smoothie bowls. The combination of apple, almond butter, and
oats are blended up with Greek yogurt for a healthy snack or dessert.
Served in an edible bowl made out of fruit, topped with chia
seeds and granola what could be better If you’re like me, apples are always around
during fall because they re packed with vitamins! There’s not much better than
biting into an apple that was just picked from a tree. This recipe tastes like
fresh-picked apple pie filling (minus all of those unhealthy ingredients).
Enjoy it as breakfast or dessert!
9) Sweet Potato Pie Tarts
This vegan dessert is super easy to prepare and you probably already have most of these ingredients on hand. For these tarts, it’s best to use a food processor to process the ingredients together so they can bind properly in a solid form.
These sweet potato pies will look absolutely adorable on your holiday table and serve as an excellent alternative for your non-vegan friends and family. But feel free to make them anytime you feel like having some delicious whole food recipes at home. Your body will thank you for all of those vitamins!
10) Caramel Apple Sugar Cookies
This recipe is perfect for vegan and non-vegan families
alike,The cookies are delicious with a glass of soy milk or alongside a bowl of
oats in the morning. The great thing about these cookies is that they don’t
taste healthy, rather they are
deliciously sweet! One bite and you’ll feel like you’re cheating on your diet but
you aren’t! (If you want to make them even healthier, try using all natural
applesauce instead of butter.) Plus, each cookie contains under 200 calories,
making it easy to eat two. Try replacing half of your regular flour with oat
flour for a nuttier taste. Get out those mixing bowls and start baking! You
won't regret it!
conclusion
The cakes in your life are about to get a whole lot
healthier, thanks to these whole food cake recipes. While cake is pretty much
universally delicious, it's hard to deny that white flour and sugar aren't
exactly healthy.
And if you're trying to watch your calorie intake, baking a
single layer of cake can easily total well over 400 calories per serving. That's
not including frosting! With these vegan whole food cake recipes you can still
enjoy all of your favorite cakes without any of the guilt (and better yet, no
oil or dairy products). It's a win-win situation!
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