Applesauce Carrot Cupcakes

Ingredients: 2 c. whole-wheat pastry flour 2 c. whole-wheat flour, prairie gold variety: light in color and sweet 1 T. Rumford baking powder 1 t. salt 3 t. cinnamon 1/2 c. soy milk powder 1 c. Sucanat (sweetener) 1 c. pure maple syrup 1 c. canola oil 1 c. water 1 t. vanilla 4 T. […]

Apple Turnovers

Ingredients: Filling: 12 oz. apple juice concentrate 2 T. cornstarch 6 c. apples, thinly sliced 1 t. cinnamon Crust: 1 c. whole-wheat flour, Prairie Gold Variety 1 c. whole-wheat pastry flour 1 t. salt 1/2 c. olive oil 5 T. water, ice cold Directions: Filling: Mix apple concentrate and cornstarch and cook in a medium […]

Tropical Freeze

Ingredients: 1 orange (preferably naval), peeled 1 c. frozen banana chunks 1 c. frozen mango chunks 1/2 to 1 c. fortified soy milk or rice milk Directions: Cut orange in half and remove any seeds. Place in a blender with banana, mango, and soy or rice milk. Blend until thick and very smooth, 2 to […]

Apricot Date Scones

Ingredients: 1 3/4 c. whole-wheat flour 2 T. baking powder 1/4 t. salt 1/4 c. soy margarine 1/2 c. dates 1/2 c. apricots 3/4 c. soy milk 1/4 c. apple juice 1/4 t. melted soy margarine (for tops of scones) Directions: In a large mixing bowl, mix together all dry ingredients. With a pastry cutter […]

Smoothies (Naturally Sweetned)

Ingredients: 1/3 c. apple juice 1/2 c. frozen strawberries 1 frozen banana Directions: Break banana into 4-inch pieces and place in the blender with the juice. Blend until smooth, adding strawberries one at a time. Serve in tall glasses. Nutritional Information: Makes 2 servings. Per 1-cup serving: calories: 91; protein: 4 percent RDA; fat: 4 […]

Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients: 3 lg. bananas, ripe 1/2 t. salt 1 T. vanilla 2 c. rolled oats 1/2 c. walnuts 1/4 c. raisins Directions: Peel and mash banana in a mixing bowl with a potato masher. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Drop spoonfuls onto a cookie sheet. Bake at 350 deg. F. for 20 to 30 […]

Omega-3 Fruit Smoothie

Ingredients: 1 banana, fresh or frozen 1 c. berries or sliced fruit, fresh or frozen 1 cup fruit juice 1 to 2 T. flaxseed Directions: Peel the banana, break into chunks, and place in a blender. Add fruit, juice, and flaxseed. Process until smooth. Serves 2. Nutritional Information: Per serving: calories: 160; protein: 2 grams; […]

Tijuana Salad

Ingredients: 1 t. canola oil 1/4 c. shredded gluten 1/4 t. All-Purpose Veggie Salt 1 c. romaine lettuce (torn in pieces) 1 c. chili beans (do not drain) 1/4 c. sweet corn (fresh, frozen, or canned) 1/2 c. tomato (pieces) 1/4 c. olives (sliced) 1 T. chives (fresh) garnish – Tofutti Sour Supreme garnish – […]

Tostada Salad

Ingredients: 16 c. romaine lettuce (washed, drained) 1 yellow bell pepper (julienne or diced) 4 T. corn (canned or fresh) 1/4 c. beets (canned, slivered) 8 T. hot chili beans 1 c. avocado (fresh, sliced or cubed) 1 c. tomatoes (diced) 1 c. black olives 1 c. tortilla chips (crushed) 12 asparagus spears (slightly steamed) […]

Black Bean-Avocado Salad

Ingredients: 2 T. lemon juice 2 T. olive oil pinch salt 1 c. black beans (drained, rinsed) 1 c. corn (fresh, frozen, or canned) 1 med. avocado (diced) 2/3 c. sweet red pepper (diced) 1/2 c. cilantro (coarsely chopped; save one piece for garnish) 1/4 c. celery (diced) 1/2 c. edamames (shelled soybeans – cooked) […]