Over the past few years, more and more mainstream brands have been making vegan alternatives, like non-dairy Ben & Jerries for example. And even though you do not have to have these alternatives to have a great-tasting vegan diet, I love the convenience if I want to treat myself to a sweet, unhealthy snack. This…
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Ugly Christmas sweater Christmas cards
I know this is a bit early, but I made these last minute last year and was too late to upload it then. These Christmas cards are a bit non-traditional but perfect for a person who is into knitting. The supplies are quite simple, although some of the steps might be a bit tricky. The…
Vegan “salmon” and cucumber pasta
This vegan dish is inspired by a pasta my parents made when I was young. Of course, they used real salmon and I believe they used Boursin for the sauce, but I have to make some adjustments. It is a perfect and fresh, simple summer pasta. To make this pasta, you will need a vegan…
Albert Heijn – Vegan apple pie review
Vegan stuff is coming to Dutch supermarkets and I am here for it! Recently, Albert Heijn added some vegan desserts (honestly, I wouldn’t buy them again) and now there’s apple pie! This is just a short review of the apple pie, which I hope will be helpful! The apple pie is 2.50 for two slices,…
Peanut butter/tahini protein cookies – only 50 kcal!
This recipe uses the same first steps as my peanut butter/tahini cookie dough protein balls, but includes baking instructions to turn them into crumbly cookies. The texture of these cookies is not like regular cookies, I have to warn you upfront. They are crumbly, but do hold their shape. Ingredients: 8 grams of coarse brown…
Peanut butter/tahini cookie dough protein balls – only 50 kcal!
Ingredients: 8 grams of coarse brown sugar – do not omit!* 4 crushed coffee-sweeteners*, I use these ones (https://www.ah.nl/producten/product/wi216331/ah-zoetjes) containing cyclamate and saccharine, being virtually calorie-free ¼ tsp. of salt 22 grams of soy protein isolate, I use this one (https://www.hollandandbarrett.nl/shop/product/holland-barrett-soja-proteine-60082201?skuid=033649) 44 grams of nut butter, I use a mix of 100% peanut butter and…
VEGAN ICE CREAM REVIEW: Oppo simply the zest
I love trying out new vegan products, especially ice cream. I have previously tried several kinds of (low calorie) ice cream, some with more success than others. My favourite regular ice cream is probably the Alpro salted caramel and almond, or Ben and Jerries coconutterly caramelled. I enjoyed the Alpro 360 flavours that I tried,…
Easy vegan coffee chocolate mousse – healthy-ish
Is there a better dessert than chocolate mousse? Well, I might have a thing; coffee flavoured chocolate mousse! My parents used to make a coffee chocolate mousse at diner parties, but their version includes eggs and whipping cream if I am not mistaken. Since I try to eat mostly vegan, I wanted to make a…
It’s been a long time, now I’m coming back (maybe?)
Hey everybody that reads this, as you may have noticed if you have read my blog before, you know that I have started in 2017. I have had periods in which I have tried to post once or twice every week, but lately there has been a long silence from my side. With starting my…
REVIEW: Alpro barista almond, does it really foam well?
I love coffee. I like it black or with (soy)milk. However, when I do add plantbased milk to my coffee, I am a bit picky. I want a nice bit of foam and I don’t want it to seize (which sometimes happens if the coffee is a bit more acidic, especially with decaf-coffee). Of course…
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