To all of my fellow Canadians out there, Happy Thanksgiving!
I hope you're all having a lovely weekend. And even if you may not be in Canada, I hope you're choosing to focus your energy on all of the things there are to be grateful for.
And who knows? When you focus on gratitude, you may just find that there's more to be grateful for.
Now, being that Thanksgiving is a holiday that's often food-centric, it can sometimes be a challenge for vegans in non-vegan families (especially when family members may not understand or support it). However, aside from being able to assure you that it does get better, I also present a pretty sweet solution:
Apple Pie Baked Oats (for one!)
Gone are the days of having to skip the Thanksgiving dessert because there's no vegan option! This guy is quick and easy to make, takes up minimal oven space (perfect for those busy kitchens), and packs in all of the quintessential flavours of the season. Plus, it's totally breakfast-approved and features a locally made vegan product that I am absolutely in love with, and know that you guys will be too.
Curious? The recipe is below!
Recipe
1/2 cup oats
2 tbsp applesauce
1/2 tbsp maple syrup (or to taste)
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup water
1 tbsp Spiced Cococreme by Amai Vegan Treats (this gives it the creamiest, fluffiest consistency😍)
1 tsp ground flaxseed
Dash of salt
Cinnamon to taste
A handful of either chopped or grated apple (really puts the apple pie vibes through the roof!)
Directions
Mix together all the ingredients in a ramekin and allow to thicken for 5-10 minutes. Then, bake in an oven preheated to 375 for 15 minutes until the top is golden brown, broiling for the last minute or two to get a crisper top. And what’s a warm dessert without some ice cream?😋
Or, even better, a dollop of frozen Spiced Cococreme😍 By placing a tub of Cococreme in the freezer overnight and removing it 5-10 mins before serving, you get the most amazing vegan ice cream! And scooped over the warm baked oats, it's beyond delicious.
I hope you enjoyed this recipe, sunbeams! And, as always, if you try it out be sure to let me know what you think and tag me in your recreations on Instagram (they always brighten my day!). Also, be sure to check out Amai Vegan Treats! They're Cococremes are seriously incredible, and I super recommend trying them out if you're in the Vancouver area.
Until next time: Have a wonderful day, wonderful humans!
Clara (@itstheveganbean)