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I started playing around with hummus recipes and rather than make three separate posts, I decided to combine them into one.  So today we’re making Vegan Hummus Three Ways!

First, a traditional recipe which I then use to transform it into a carrot hummus.  Lastly, a delicious black bean hummus.  All are incredibly simple, so let’s get started!

I started with the basic hummus which you are probably familiar with.  It consists of chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, a bit of oil, seasonings such as paprika and optional toasted pine nuts.  I omitted them because they aren’t my favorite and it really didn’t need it.

I drizzle a little olive oil over top and garnish with parsley.  But I didn’t stop there…

To that hummus base, I added cooked carrots and ginger.

Puree until smooth, top with olive oil, freshly cracked black pepper, slivered almonds and carrot shreds.  Fresh parsley for garnish.

Last, but certainly not least was this black bean hummus.  In this hummus, I replaced the chickpeas in the original recipe with black beans.  Instead of lemon juice, I used lime juice.  Something a little different, I used a splash of red wine vinegar.  Process until smooth and top with black beans, red onion, vegan goat cheese (optional) and of course, garnish with fresh parsley.

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Vegan Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Blondies! These gluten-free and refined sugar-free pumpkin blondies are filled with warm pumpkin spices and whole foods, such as rolled oats and chickpeas. It may sound strange to make blondies with beans, but trust us, they’re delicious. So are our Spicy Black Bean Brownies if you’re looking for a double dose of easy vegan desserts.

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EASY PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP BLONDIES

Let’s slide right into September with a pumpkin dessert recipe, shall we?

You know you’ve been waiting for it since Starbucks launched their pumpkin spice coffee in August.

TOO EARLY!

However, here we are in September, and we think it’s perfectly fine to bust out this divine vegan pumpkin blondies recipe.

After all, it’s a short season, so we may as well make the most of it.

You’re going to love these! They’re part pumpkin bars, part pumpkin brownies, and part chocolate chip pumpkin cookies.

It’s like eating three desserts in one.

A GLUTEN-FREE PUMPKIN BAR RECIPE THAT’S MADE WITH CHICKPEAS.

Now before you close your computer or turn off your phone, hear us out.

We know that it sounds strange to make a dessert with beans.

You’re probably imagining an earthy flavor and a weird texture. We get it.

Would we do that to you? Of course not!

These easy pumpkin blondies are so delicious, and the texture is exactly right.

They’re chewy and just perfect.

They’re also made with healthy whole foods. That’s right, a healthier pumpkin dessert to get you through fall.

WHAT INGREDIENTS ARE IN CHICKPEA PUMPKIN BLONDIES?

• We start with gluten-free rolled oats that we grind into a powdery flour.
• Then we add a little baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin spices.
• Now, add the 30 ounces of chickpeas.
• Next, you’ll add some melted coconut oil, pumpkin puree, dates, vanilla extract, and maple syrup.
• Finally, vegan chocolate chips.
• Nothing strange, nothing processed (unless you consider pumpkin puree processed), just healthy whole food ingredients.

HOW DO YOU MAKE VEGAN AND GLUTEN-FREE PUMPKIN BLONDIES?

You’ll need a food processor for this recipe. It’s the only way to get the chickpeas to break down the way They’re supposed to.

STEP ONE

Preheat the oven to 350° and lightly grease a 9-inch square cake pan.

STEP TWO


Grind the oats in the food processor until it’s a powdery flour.

Add the oat flour to a large mixing bowl and whisk in the baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices until they’re completely combined.

STEP THREE

Put the chickpeas and melted coconut oil in the food processor and puree until smooth and creamy.

There shouldn’t be any visible pieces of the chickpeas.

Add the pumpkin puree, dates, vanilla, and maple syrup and process until all of the ingredients are completely blended.

STEP FOUR

Remove the blade from the food processor and using a spatula, scrape the pumpkin mixture into the bowl with the flour.

Stir in the chocolate chips until just combined. Don’t over mix it.

Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared dish and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean and the surface is lightly cracked. Let cool on a rack.

HOW TO STORE PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP BLONDIES

Because there’s a lot of moisture in these from the pumpkin, we recommend storing them in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

You can also freeze them in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Defrost in the refrigerator.

MORE CHOCOLATE PUMPKIN DESSERTS YOU’LL LOVE

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BAKED VEGAN PUMPKIN DOUGHNUTS WITH CHOCOLATE ICING 

EASY VEGAN PUMPKIN PIE 

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This cheesy mushroom and herbs pasta boasts a delicious and smooth cream of mushroom flavor! Yet, it is vegan and gluten-free! Here is how I made it:

Ingredients:

• 2 Tablespoons of vegan butter
• 1 teaspoon of vegan gluten free Worcester sauce
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 cup of fresh red onions, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon of cumin
• dash of ground black pepper
• 1 cup of vegan milk (almond milk, soy milk, rice milk, etc.)
• 1 cup of water
• 1/2 cup of almond cream*
• 2 teaspoons of sea salt
• 1/2 Tablespoon of fresh parsley finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon of dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon of dried oregano
• 1 cup of grated or shredded vegan cheese
• 1/2 cup of peas
• 1 teaspoon of xanthan gum
• 1/2 cup of mushrooms, chopped
• Your choice of your favorite vegan gluten free noodles

*To make your own almond cream, check out our almond cream recipe by clicking here!

In a large frying pan, heat up the vegan butter over medium heat. Once the vegan butter begins melting, add the minced garlic clove, onions and Worcester sauce. Stir. When you smell the garlic, add the mushrooms, cumin and ground black pepper. Stir occasionally for 5 to 7 minutes.

In a medium sauce pan add the vegan milk, water and almond cream. Place the pan over medium heat and whisk. Add the herbs, peas and xanthan gum.  Whisk. Continue whisking as the mixture heats up. By now the mushrooms should be tender, add them and all of the juice from the mushroom frying pan and turn the heat down to medium-low. Switch to a spoon and stir. Add the vegan cheese and continue stirring occasionally for about 20 to 25 minutes until the liquid thickens a bit.

While you are waiting for your sauce to thicken, begin boiling the water for your noodles. Use your choice of vegan gluten free noodles, make as many as you would like. Once the noodles are done, serve some in a bowl and pour as much of the cheesy mushroom and herbs pasta sauce over them as you would like! Feel free to add some vegan Parmesan cheese for an over the top flavor!

• 2
  
  whole eggs (separated)
  
• 2
  
  teaspoons vegan margarine
  
• 2
  
  pieces of sprouted bread (toasted)
  
• 
  
  pepper
  

directions

• Preheat the toaster oven broiler.
• Toast the bread in your toaster.
• Get two ramekins and one medium bowl and separate the egg whites into the medium bowl and the egg yolks into the ramekins so that each yolk is in its own ramekin. Try not to break the yolks.
• Whip up the egg whites to the stiff peak stage.
• Once the toast is done spread the margarine on it and divide the egg whites in half and put one half on each piece of toast.
• Make a well in the middle of the egg whites on each piece of toast.
• Carefully slip the egg yolk into each egg white being careful not to break the yolk. The idea is to keep the egg yolk whole inside the white.
• Sprinkle with some pepper.
• Put under the hot preheated broiler. Try not to put it any closer then 3″ or it might cook the whites too fast or even burn them.
• After about 3 minutes, check the eggs because some toaster ovens are hotter then others.
• When done, the egg whites should be browned on top and the yolks will be runny much like a soft boiled egg.
• Remove from the broiler put them on a nice plate and dig inches.
• Bon Appetit!

Fresh and healthy Falafel Pitta Lunch Bowl – a super easy vegan lunch idea that’s bursting with flavour and really quick to make!

This is one of my favourite go-to easy healthy lunch recipes.

It’s super quick to make and it’s totally portable so if you’re at work – pack it in a lunchbox and take it to eat on the go.

How to make falafel pitta lunch bowl

We often cheat with this recipe and buy ready to eat falafel I love the Birds Eye frozen falafel – they’re really handy to keep in the freezer and you can just cook the quantity you need.

Or you can make your own – it’s easy! The Easy Vegan Falafel recipe from Loving it Vegan is super tasty and simple to cook.

Falafel Pitta Bowl Ingredients

• 1 Litte Gem Lettuce – shredded

• 1/2 cup cucumber slices

• 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage

• 1 Carrot – grated

• 1 Red Pepper – sliced

• 2 tbsp Greek Yogurt – choose vegan yogurt if making this recipe vegan

• 2 tsp Chopped Mint

• 1/4 cup Black Olives – pitted

• 10 falafel

• 2 Pitta Breads

How to make falafel pitta bowls

• Fill up the lunch bowl – add lettuce, cucumber, peppers, cabbage, carrots and olives.

• Mix up the Greek yogurt with the chopped mint – add a spoonful to each bowl.

• Toast the pitta breads and slice into strips – add to the bowls.

• Put the falafel in the bowls.

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How to make Falafel Pitta Sandwich

If you don’t fancy a lunch bowl – then get yourself some large pitta breads (or even flatbreads) toast then split open and fill with the falafel and salad ingredients – topping with minty yogurt dressing. Looking for a healthy lunch idea? Try our no-mayo tuna salad.

Get our delicious lunchbox noodle salad recipe here 

Get loads of lunch recipes and ideas here

Make a vegan lunch bowl your way

Throwing together a vegan lunch bowl is super easy – you could try….

• serving with wild rice or couscous.

• adding in a sprinkling of toasted nuts or seeds

• add in some roast veggies – try sweet potatoes or beets.

• make an easy hummus to go alongside. Try our easy beetroot hummus recipe here.

Get lots of fresh and healthy salad recipes here

More easy vegan lunch ideas to try

• Vegan Pasta with Tomatoes & Aubergine – a quick and easy, filling pasta dish that’s entirely vegan.

• Grilled Rainbow Vegetable Sandwich Stack (be sure to use Vegan yogurt in the dressing) this is a delicious, summery lunch or easy dinner.

• Grilled Veggies and Pesto Ciabatta – be sure to use Vegan pesto for this tasty sandwich recipe.

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Published: Jun 29, 2015 · Updated: Sep 25, 2019

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