Guest guest Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 As I have mentioned before, I am planning to eliminate all dairy from my diet and become vegan on Wednesday of next week in time for international vegan day. Over the last month I have been searching out (and sampling) various vegan alternatives to things I am fond of such as ice cream and chocolate bars, which has been fun, if not altogether great for the figure, LOL. I have developed quite a taste for dark chocolate (a geranium and orange flavoured one was particularly good!) but I have also been looking at other alternatives. I particularly liked the fruit and nut or fruit and cereal bars, and I wondered if anyone had tried making any of their own. For example the one I had today was 73% fruit (comprising dates 34%, figs 23%, sultanas and apple juice concentrate), hazelnuts and sunflower seeds. Sounds like it should be quite straightforward to make, but I'm wondering would you heat it all up in a saucepan or just put it in the food processor, spread it in a tray and leave to set. Any ideas? TIA Christie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 Hi Christie, I found this on a recipe blog: Vegan Fruit and Nut Bars **If you have the prepackaged prunes then all you really need is a 1/2 cup to do this recipe. 1 cup whole spelt flour 1 cup rolled oats 1/4 cup prune puree **(or one 2.5 oz baby food container of prunes) 1/2 cup chopped dates (2 whole large dates) 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup chopped peanuts 1/2 cup water 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Combine all ingredients in a bowl and knead with your hands until well blended. Press the dough into a parchment paper lined (or a lightly oiled) 8 in. by 8 in. glass pan (or some would call a square casserole). Cut into squares before cooking. Bake for 25 minutes. Keep in the refrigerator. I'm sure you can substiture some other types of dried fruit like figs, raisins, etc. as long as they are the same soft type of dried fruit. Janis , " christie_0131 " <christie0131 wrote: > > As I have mentioned before, I am planning to eliminate all dairy from > my diet and become vegan on Wednesday of next week in time for > international vegan day. Over the last month I have been searching out > (and sampling) various vegan alternatives to things I am fond of such > as ice cream and chocolate bars, which has been fun, if not altogether > great for the figure, LOL. I have developed quite a taste for dark > chocolate (a geranium and orange flavoured one was particularly good!) > but I have also been looking at other alternatives. > > I particularly liked the fruit and nut or fruit and cereal bars, and I > wondered if anyone had tried making any of their own. For example the > one I had today was 73% fruit (comprising dates 34%, figs 23%, > sultanas and apple juice concentrate), hazelnuts and sunflower seeds. > Sounds like it should be quite straightforward to make, but I'm > wondering would you heat it all up in a saucepan or just put it in the > food processor, spread it in a tray and leave to set. Any ideas? > TIA > Christie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 I'm thinking it's better not to cook it. Better to eat these things raw I think. You can also make a mixed nut bar by binding with honey - totally healthy. Najma christie_0131 <christie0131 wrote: As I have mentioned before, I am planning to eliminate all dairy from my diet and become vegan on Wednesday of next week in time for international vegan day. Over the last month I have been searching out (and sampling) various vegan alternatives to things I am fond of such as ice cream and chocolate bars, which has been fun, if not altogether great for the figure, LOL. I have developed quite a taste for dark chocolate (a geranium and orange flavoured one was particularly good!) but I have also been looking at other alternatives. I particularly liked the fruit and nut or fruit and cereal bars, and I wondered if anyone had tried making any of their own. For example the one I had today was 73% fruit (comprising dates 34%, figs 23%, sultanas and apple juice concentrate), hazelnuts and sunflower seeds. Sounds like it should be quite straightforward to make, but I'm wondering would you heat it all up in a saucepan or just put it in the food processor, spread it in a tray and leave to set. Any ideas? TIA Christie Natural Hair & Skin Care Products For Men & Women www.natural.webhealer.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 Christie was looking for one that is 100% Vegan and honey is on the Vegan no-no list. Janis , Najma Zaman <najmazaman wrote: > > I'm thinking it's better not to cook it. Better to eat these things raw I think. You can also make a mixed nut bar by binding with honey - totally healthy. > > Najma > > christie_0131 <christie0131 wrote: > As I have mentioned before, I am planning to eliminate all dairy from > my diet and become vegan on Wednesday of next week in time for > international vegan day. Over the last month I have been searching out > (and sampling) various vegan alternatives to things I am fond of such > as ice cream and chocolate bars, which has been fun, if not altogether > great for the figure, LOL. I have developed quite a taste for dark > chocolate (a geranium and orange flavoured one was particularly good!) > but I have also been looking at other alternatives. > > I particularly liked the fruit and nut or fruit and cereal bars, and I > wondered if anyone had tried making any of their own. For example the > one I had today was 73% fruit (comprising dates 34%, figs 23%, > sultanas and apple juice concentrate), hazelnuts and sunflower seeds. > Sounds like it should be quite straightforward to make, but I'm > wondering would you heat it all up in a saucepan or just put it in the > food processor, spread it in a tray and leave to set. Any ideas? > TIA > Christie Natural Hair & Skin Care Products For Men & Women > www.natural.webhealer.net > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 Oh yeah! Oopps, sorry. Najma jandor9 <jandor9 wrote: Christie was looking for one that is 100% Vegan and honey is on the Vegan no-no list. Janis , Najma Zaman <najmazaman wrote: > > I'm thinking it's better not to cook it. Better to eat these things raw I think. You can also make a mixed nut bar by binding with honey - totally healthy. > > Najma > > christie_0131 <christie0131 wrote: > As I have mentioned before, I am planning to eliminate all dairy from > my diet and become vegan on Wednesday of next week in time for > international vegan day. Over the last month I have been searching out > (and sampling) various vegan alternatives to things I am fond of such > as ice cream and chocolate bars, which has been fun, if not altogether > great for the figure, LOL. I have developed quite a taste for dark > chocolate (a geranium and orange flavoured one was particularly good!) > but I have also been looking at other alternatives. > > I particularly liked the fruit and nut or fruit and cereal bars, and I > wondered if anyone had tried making any of their own. For example the > one I had today was 73% fruit (comprising dates 34%, figs 23%, > sultanas and apple juice concentrate), hazelnuts and sunflower seeds. > Sounds like it should be quite straightforward to make, but I'm > wondering would you heat it all up in a saucepan or just put it in the > food processor, spread it in a tray and leave to set. Any ideas? > TIA > Christie Natural Hair & Skin Care Products For Men & Women > www.natural.webhealer.net > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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