Vegan donuts in Las Vegas!

Over Thanksgiving weekend I was in Las Vegas visiting family. I heard about a little, old  Donut shop in Chinatown that sold Vegan donuts. I wasn't expecting much of a selection. But, when I got there and asked for the vegan donuts, more than half of them were! So, I stocked up on the most delicious looking ones. They were delicious. The donut shop is called Ronald's. If you're ever in Vegas, pay a visit!

The Best Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

These muffins are delicious! My best friend and I baked these one day and I was hooked. They're so easy to make and they're so addictive. I haven't met one person who didn't like them!

Ingredients:

2 cups minus 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
pinch of salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup vegetable or coconut oil
4 extremely ripe bananas mashed (no less or it will be dry!)
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup vegan chocolate chips (a lot of semi-sweet chocolate chips are generally vegan, but always read the ingredients!)
1 cup walnuts

Directions:

Preheat 350 degrees. Grease muffin tray.
In a small-medium bowl: mix flour, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl beat sugar and oil.
Add mashed bananas.
Mix in water and vanilla.
Mix in flour mixture.

Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts.
Fill each muffin tray 2/3 way full.
Bake 20-25 minutes.

Gluten Free Cheesy Spiral Pasta

I have revamped this recipe. At first it was just creamy pasta, it wasn't "cheesy" enough to call it mac and cheese. I originally got this recipe form Chef Chloe's Blog. But I've changed it up. I've finally figured out a way to give it the "cheesier" feel and taste. Also, I have started to eat less gluten, so I made a gluten free version! Enjoy!
Ingredients:

1 lb. Brown Rice Fusilli Pasta (You can use any kind of pasta, but this is my favorite)

1/4 Cup Vegan Butter (I use Earth Balance)

1/3 Cup brown rice flour
1/4 cup flax meal

2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
1 Tablespoon Tahini
2 Tablespoons light yellow Miso Paste
1/2 Cup Nutritional Yeast Flakes
2 cups Cups Non-dairyMilk
1 Cup Chopped Broccoli Florets Steamed

Instructions:

• Cook pasta according to package.
• In a medium sauce pot, over medium heat, melt butter. Once melted, whisk in flour and flax meal.
• Add tomato paste, tahini, nutritional yeast, and milk. Whisk together. Turn heat to low. Simmer for about 10 minutes, stir occasionally. Then, add the broccoli and simmer for about 5 more minutes.
• Once pasta is done, drain water well! Pour the creamy sauce over cooked pasta, and mix well. Add salt to taste.

                                             
Enjoy!!

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

I love cinnamon rolls and I love pumpkin, so this is heaven! They're so yummy and perfect for the holiday season. I used whole wheat flour so they came out just a bit grainy. Next time, I'll reduce it by two tablespoons. That is usually the trick. But enjoy making these, they're delicious!

Ingredients:

2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
3/4 cup pumpkin puree
2 tablespoons melted margarine (I use Earth Balance)
2 cups minus 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt

 Filling:
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons melted butter

Icing:

1 teaspoon melted margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons non-dairy milk
1/4 cup vegan cream cheese

Directions:

In a small bowl, mix yeast and warm water together. (Make sure yeast is NOT expired.) Add pumpkin puree and margarine to make wet mix.

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Add wet mix to dry ingredients and incorporate until mixed. Knead until smooth, adding extra flour if needed to keep from being sticky. (Don't add too much flour!) Make a ball with the mix and place in a greased, covered bowl. Let it rise in a warm place for an hour or two.

Punch down ball, and then roll out on a floured surface making a big rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.

Rub butter around and then pour cinnamon sugar mix on top to cover whole surface.

Roll up semi-tightly long way (like a hot dog). For the next step, you can either use a serrated knife or unflavored dental floss to cut the cinnamon rolls. If you use dental floss start from bottom and pull two sides of the floss together. Cut about 6 rolls.

Place rolls in a 11x7 greased baking pan. They do not have to be touching, as they will rise. Cover again and let sit for another hour.

Bake the rolls at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

Whisk together all of the icing ingredients. As soon as the rolls are done pour the icing over the rolls.

Eat and Enjoy!!