Month: November 2019

These tasty, autumnal bakes are inspired by the ever-growing phenomenon of pumpkin spiced EVERYTHING. Even if you don’t buy into the world of PSLs (Pumpkin Spiced Lattes) etc., this tasty vegan muffin recipe is worth a punt, and might put you a little out of your comfort zone with some interesting ingredients that can stay in your repertoire forever. We’ve even linked them up for you so you know where to find them or how to make them!

INGREDIENTS

• 250g All Purpose Flour
• 200g Brown Sugar
• 100g White Sugar
• 1 tsp Baking Soda
• 1 tsp Baking Powder
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 3 and 1/2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice (either make your own or just use mixed spice!)
• 1 and 1/2 cups (337g) Pumpkin Purée (canned or fresh)
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1/4 cup (60ml) Coconut Oil (Melted)
• 1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar (highly optional)
• 1 Flax Egg (1 Tbsp Ground Flaxseed Meal with 3 Tbsp Hot Water) or try one of these alternatives
• 100g Pecan Nuts (chopped)
• 26g Indie Bay Snacks Spelt & Rock Salt (slightly crushed) or even our new Chocolate Bites!

METHOD

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Neatly arrange muffin cases in a muffin tray and get annoyed that they won’t stay put. Don’t worry, the batter will hold them in place.
2. Sift the flour into a mixing bowl and add the baking soda, baking powder, salt and pumpkin pie spice.
3. Prepare your flax egg by adding 1 Tbsp of ground flaxseed meal to a bowl and then pouring in 3 Tbsp of hot water and allowing to sit for a minute to become gloopy. (or prepare your alternative egg as appropriate)
4. Then add the brown and white sugar, pumpkin purée, vanilla, melted coconut oil and apple cider vinegar (if using) to the mixing bowl.
5. Add your not-an-egg.
6. Mix together with a spoon until well combined. The batter will be thick.
7. Lastly, add the pecan nuts and stir in.
8. Divide the batter evenly amongst the cases in your prepared muffin tray. Add some lightly crushed bits of Indie Bay for a tasty crunchy, crumble style topping!
9. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of one of the muffins comes out clean.
10. Whip them out of the oven, leave to cool for 10 mins in the tray, then move to a wire rack to cool fully.
11. (If you’re feeling naughty, you can whizz up a cream cheese glaze with 50g of cream cheese, 1 tbsp milk and 2 tbsp icing sugar.)

Although we’re pitching these as healthy-ish vegan muffin recipe (the pumpkin totally counts as 1 of our 5-a-day right?) the glaze is totally worth it. Trust us.

 

Yasmin Wakefield, AKA Nourishing Yas created this months indie recipe. She describes it as “a chewy peanut butter caramel bar that’s jam packed with peanuts and pretzel bites, all encased in a layer of delicious dark chocolate. The Rock Salt pretzels pair fantastically with the sweet caramel and provides a satisfying crunch which makes these bars so addictive.”

Yas is a 20-year-old plant-based recipe developer, certified Health & Wellness Influencer and active member of our Indie Community. She initially started blogging to document her recovery from Anorexia, at a time when she had transitioned to a plant-based diet. As a result, she fell in love with plant-based cooking and her excitement towards food was reignited.

Since then, Yas has created a plethora of delicious recipes including this month’s delight. If you’d like to see more of her creations you can take a look on her Instagram and blog. We’d love to see you have a go at this recipe too. Tag your creations on social @indiebaysnacks #HappySnacking

INGREDIENTS FOR THE RECIPE

For the peanut nougat layer

• 2 tbsps coconut flour
• 2 tbsps chocolate protein powder (or sub extra oats)
• 1/4 cup peanut butter
• 2 tbsps coconut oil, melted
• 70g oat flour
• 2 tbsps maple syrup
• 2 tbsps nut milk

For the pretzel peanut caramel

• 175g med jool dates
• 1 and 1/2 tbsps peanut butter
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 40g roasted peanuts
• 1 pack rock salt spelt pretzel bites Or NEW choc bites, for even more choc!

For the chocolate coating

• 100g dark chocolate
• 2 tsps coconut oil

METHOD

1. Start by making the nougat bar. Add all of the bar ingredients to the blender and blitz until the mix comes together. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and using your hands, divide in to 6 equal balls. Shape each of the balls in to a bar. Place the bars on to a sheet of grease proof paper and in to the freezer to set.
2. Make the date caramel by adding the dates, peanut butter and vanilla extract to the blender along with 3 tbsps water and blend until smooth and creamy. Once smooth, stir the peanuts and pretzel bites in to the caramel until fully coated.
3. Remove the bars from the freezer and top each with a layer of the date caramel. Return to the freezer to set for 2 hours. When the caramel is almost set, start to prepare the chocolate coating.
4. Add the chocolate and coconut oil to a small pan and set over a low heat until melted. Remove the bars from the freezer and coat each in a layer of chocolate. Repeat until the bars are coated 2-3 times, depending on your preferred thickness of chocolate.
5. Return to the freezer to set for 30 minutes. Thaw slightly at room temperature before eating, enjoy.

If you’d like to try more of our featured recipes you can also check out our
Pumpkin Spiced Vegan Muffins
Bite Size Pretzel Peanut Butter Cup Cakes