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Chocolate Chip Bark

When I was a vegan university student trying to eat organic, Fair Trade chocolate desserts on a budget, almost every dessert I whipped up started with affordable chocolate chips. I like to nibble, hence the bark recipe. Little pieces of confection satisfy me for hours. MAKES 1 LB (500 G) Ingredients: 2½ cups (625 mL) […]

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Chocolate Beet Brownies

This Chocolate Beet Brownies recipe is a crowd pleaser at any party! Recipe tip: Roasting beets in the oven is really easy. Just wrap them in aluminum foil, poke some holes, and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet in the oven at 400⁰ F for 75 minutes (until soft enough to pierce). Use your leftover […]

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Quinoa Pecan Fudge Cupcakes

Quinoa flour provides a moist crumb. These Quinoa Pecan Fudge Cupcakes are delicious with or without an icing. Yield: 12 cupcakes Preheat oven to 350°F Ingredients: ¼ cup almond nut butter , smooth ½ cup chocolate or vanilla soymilk ¼ cup cocoa powder 1 cup fair trade brown sugar ½ cup quinoa flour, toasted ¾ […]

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Quinoa & Agave Nectar Currant Pudding

Delicious hot or cold, this quinoa & agave nectar currant pudding can be prepared using brown rice as well. Sprinkle with berries and you have a great addition to any meal. Makes: 6 servings Ingredients: 2 cup cooked quinoa 1 cup soy, rice or almond milk ½ cup currants or dried cherries 1-12.3oz box firm […]

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Gingerbread Bars

Not quite a cookie, but fabulous book ends for an ice cream sandwich. Moist and flavored with brown sugar, these Gingerbread Bars can be cut into 24 pieces or larger pieces for other uses. Makes 24, 2-inch bars Preheat oven to 350°F Ingredients: 1 rimmed baking sheet, lined with parchment 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided […]

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