Veganize it! Rice Krispies Treats

This is an example of a recipe that is easily made vegan with a couple of changes.  I couldn't believe how similar the taste was to homemade Rice Krispies treat from when I was a kid.  All three of my kids gave it a thumbs up!

Some tips:

The marshmallows will take longer to melt down in comparison to conventional ones.

This treat is best enjoyed immediately because the squares will harden up after a few hours.

I used Dandies vegan marshmallows and you can order them online or pick them up at a health food store.

If you try this recipe, let me know what you think!

Did you make Rice Krispies Treats as a child? Let's discuss in the comments.

Vegan Rice Krispies Treats

by Brown Vegan

Cook Time: 10

Keywords: snack dessert

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Ingredients (10 square bars)

• 2 tbsp vegan margarine
• 2 ½ cups vegan marshmallows
• 3 ½ cups Rice Krispies cereal

Instructions

Melt margarine in a medium pot. Add in marshmallows and cook for 5 minutes on medium heat, stirring frequently. Turn off heat and mix in cereal. Transfer to a square or rectangle shaped dish and press down with a rubber spatula.

Cut into squares. Eat immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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Got 5 Minutes? No-Bake Donut Holes

This is one of our favorite recipes!  I can quickly throw these together for the boys to snack on in the afternoon or as dessert after dinner. 

Recipe adapted from Ani Phyo's book, Ani's Raw Food Kitchen

Ani Phyo uses 2 cups of pineapple and dates but 1 cup of each is plenty in my experience. 

Watch me make the donuts in this video below....

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Donut Holes No bake/fry (raw vegan)

by Brown Vegan

Prep Time: 5

Keywords: vegan

Ingredients

• 1 ¾ raw almonds
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• 1 vanilla bean, scraped or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup dried pineapple, chopped (it's ok to skip this step if you don't have dried pineapple)
• 1 cup Medjool dates (or any other dates available)
• 1/3 cup plus ¼ shredded coconut

Instructions

In food processor, place almonds, salt, and vanilla. Process into a fine powder. Slowly add chopped pineapple and dates mixing well. Place in a large bowl. Mix in 1/3 cup shredded coconut.

To serve, use your hands or an ice cream scooper to form donut holes. Roll holes in ¼ cup shredded coconut.

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Dinner in 15 Minutes? Yes! Fried Rice

A few months ago I came up with this familiar recipe (AKA Chinese fried rice) while trying to figure out what to do with the leftover rice in our refrigerator. 

I always use my rice cooker and jasmine rice to make this recipe.  I don't think the type of rice you use matters as much as making sure that you use cold rice.  I tried it once with warm rice and it came out very mushy.

This meal is perfect for a quick weekday dinner.

If you try it, let me know what you think.

Fried Rice

by Brown Vegan

Prep Time: 4

Cook Time: 8

Keywords: fry entree vegan

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 4 cups of cold rice
• ½ cup peas (best if thawed)
• ½ cup carrots, chopped (best if thawed)
• 1/3 cup red or white onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• ¼ cup soy sauce

Instructions

Put vegetable oil in a large pan on medium heat. Add onion and cook for 2 minutes. Break up rice with your hands or fork and add to pan. Increase your heat to medium-high and cook for 4 minutes. Next, add in the peas and carrots. Continue cooking for 2 additional minutes and add soy sauce.

Serves 4

Enjoy!

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What's For Breakfast? Simple Tofu Scramble

This is a quick and delicious favorite in my house.  You can enjoy it according to my recipe, or keep it even simpler with salt and pepper.

Try it and let me know what you think. :-)

Here's the recipe and Youtube video...

Tofu Scramble

by Brown Vegan

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 9

Keywords: saute breakfast

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 14 oz container of tofu, drained
• 1/3 cup red onion, chopped
• 1/3 green or red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon turmeric (optional)

Instructions

Wrap block of tofu in a cloth towel and place a heavy book on top to drain additional water for 5 minutes.

Add oil to a pan on medium heat and sauté onion and bell pepper for 3 minutes,

Crumble tofu with hands and add to pan.

Cook for 6 minutes,

Add in black pepper, paprika, salt, and garlic powder.

Use additional seasoning, if needed.

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Did You Miss This Youtube Video? Carrots & Cacao Juice

I filmed this video back in Decemeber *shaking my head* I told you I had a bad habit of not posting videos to the blog.  I will catch up.  I like watching the older videos because I can see how much my quality is improving.

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