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Strawberry & Banana Vegan Nice Cream Recipe

May 6, 2021 By Coconutsy Leave a Comment

This Strawberry Banana Vegan Nice Cream is a creamy, dreamy whole foods banana-based frozen treat you will just love.

The vegan dessert recipe is super easy to make with only 3 ingredients, plus all you need is a blender and a coconut bowl to make it extra spesh. Oh, did we forget to mention that it’s a perfect vegan dessert to celebrate Valentine’s Day as well?

With bananas and strawberries being available throughout the year, mixing them to create some nice cream makes a truly refreshing pairing!

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Recipe contributed by the team at Coconutsy.

At Coconutsy they’re thrilled to create coconut bowls, candles and cups from discarded coconut shells. They source all of their products from sustainable and ethical sources with a mission to reduce, reuse and recycle. We at Vegan Universal wish them best for their green mission!

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Vegan Chocolate Cake Recipe with Icing

September 20, 2017 By Dishan Mendis Leave a Comment

After making this vegan chocolate cake with icing it was like an early Christmas! It brought back so many cheerful memories and our taste buds were oozing with anticipation. Not to mention the aroma of a freshly baked chocolate cake which makes all the effort worth it.

It’s a perfect recipe for almost any occasion, be it a holiday, party, Valentine’s Day, Thanksgiving or Christmas celebration. You can feel family and friends getting anxious, keenly waiting for their slice of the delicious rich tasty chocolate cake.

Once it is cold and firm, we applied the chocolaty goodness with icing that gives its delightful creaminess. When it’s sliced up and served, felt like a little soft cloud wrapped in chocolate frosting, which is smooth and luscious!

Nutrition Facts

Vegan Chocolate Cake Recipe with Icing

Amount Per Serving

Calories 427 Calories from Fat 216

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 24g 37%

Saturated Fat 15g 75%

Polyunsaturated Fat 3g

Monounsaturated Fat 6g

Sodium 322mg 13%

Potassium 117mg 3%

Total Carbohydrates 52g 17%

Dietary Fiber 3g 12%

Sugars 38g

Protein 3g 6%

Vitamin A 1%

Vitamin C 0.04%

Calcium 6%

Iron 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Vegan Chocolate Cupcake Recipe with Avocado Frosting

July 26, 2017 By Dishan Mendis Leave a Comment

These easy to make cupcakes are a one bowl wonder! Avocados have taken their rightful place in the world of baking and you won’t believe how well they actually work with chocolate when you try this vegan chocolate cupcake recipe with avocado frosting!

These charming cupcakes are the perfect vegan treat for a valentine’s day or any party where you’d like to impress your friends or guests with a homemade vegan delight!

Dairy-free, egg free and nut free, they make an excellent birthday recipe or a kid’s recipe as well!

Avocadoes are known to be an excellent source of fiber and healthy fats plus avocados & chocolate are brain foods which of course an added bonus!

The icing on the cake, so to speak, in this recipe is definitely the avocado frosting which is unbelievably luscious, creamy and chocolaty! Prepare it while you bake your cupcakes to save a little time and get them served up sooner – because you’re certain to have everyone in the house getting excited with the rich aromas of chocolate and vanilla wafting through the air!

Once they’re ready, your family or lucky guests can enjoy these delightfully tasting treats knowing that they’re a lot healthier than they look.

Nutrition Facts

Vegan Chocolate Cupcake Recipe with Avocado Frosting

Amount Per Serving

Calories 245 Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 13g 20%

Saturated Fat 3g 15%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 7g

Sodium 118mg 5%

Potassium 254mg 7%

Total Carbohydrates 34g 11%

Dietary Fiber 4g 16%

Sugars 21g

Protein 2g 4%

Calcium 7%

Iron 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Vegan Chia Chocolate Coconut Pudding Recipe

July 26, 2017 By Dishan Mendis Leave a Comment

Healthy chia seeds have received a lot of attention lately for their powerful nutritional benefits packed with fiber and antioxidants. An excellent source of calcium, iron and omega 3 fatty acids.

Unlike having an unhealthy pudding there’s no guilt when you have chia put to its delicious use with this decadent vegan chia chocolate pudding!

Your non-vegan friends won’t have a clue that this sublime vegan dessert is also egg free, nut free, and dairy free in all its smooth, creamy, chocolaty goodness!

It’s quick and easy to prepare, and ideal for serving up as a chilled treat during summer or spring, and no surprise if you crave it for breakfast as well!

Add in some espresso powder to give the dessert a more sophisticated flavor and feel free to add a few chocolate shavings on top as a garnish.

You can even serve this pudding warm if that takes your fancy!

Nutrition Facts

Vegan Chia Chocolate Coconut Pudding Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 153 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6g 9%

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Polyunsaturated Fat 3g

Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g

Sodium 148mg 6%

Potassium 220mg 6%

Total Carbohydrates 23g 8%

Dietary Fiber 8g 32%

Sugars 12g

Protein 5g 10%

Calcium 11%

Iron 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups Recipe

July 26, 2017 By Dishan Mendis Leave a Comment

Now here’s a fun recipe to liven up your Valentine’s Day, Halloween, Christmas or any other celebration! This vegan chocolate peanut butter cups recipe isn’t just a quick & easy recipe, but it’s completely dairy-free to boot, making these the perfect little vegan bites for your sweet tooth for anyone who is lactose intolerant.

Try them as an Easter recipe, a super easy dessert recipe or just whenever you have a hankering for an inviting homemade vegan treat! The kids will love it too!

You can make it simple or as complicated as you like, and as long as you’re using good quality peanut butter & chocolate, there really isn’t anything better!

If you’re feeling creative or want to add a bit more festive fun, you can also use any chocolate mold or silicon mold to make exciting shapes that are sure to attract the little ones. Think bunnies for Easter, trees & snowmen for Christmas, or have your children pick their own designs as a birthday treat.

However you choose to present them, the classic combination of chocolate and peanut flavors and the slight touch of vanilla create an enchanting chemistry!

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Nutrition Facts

Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 149 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 10g 15%

Saturated Fat 4g 20%

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 3g

Sodium 51mg 2%

Potassium 72mg 2%

Total Carbohydrates 16g 5%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 6g

Protein 4g 8%

Calcium 0.4%

Iron 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.