HEALTHY VEGAN FRUIT SUNDAE
Serves 4
0 WW ProPoints
These amazing fruit sundaes are absolutely perfect if you are looking for a healthy sweet treat or dessert and they are 0 ProPoints!! These aren't paleo however because they contain tofu (you could take that whole section out and they would then be paleo, but the tofu layer is my fav!!)
So this morning I was doing some research on agar-agar and thought I would experiment with a few recipes. This one is modified from the TV show 'Good Chef, Bad Chef'.
Agar is a good source of calcium and iron, and is very high in fiber. It contains no sugar, no fat and no carbohydrates and is calorie free!! It is known for its ability to aid in digestion and weight loss. It carries toxic waste out of the body. Other benefits associated with agar are its ability to reduce inflammation, calm the liver, and bring relief to the lungs.
The second key ingredient in this is the silken tofu. Tofu is high in protein, low in fat, and very low in saturated fat. Other healthy benefits of soy: Some studies show it can lower cholesterol and may even help prevent certain types of cancer, including breast and prostate.
The other part of this recipe I love is that it uses Agave Nectar/Syrup instead of sugar to sweeten the tofu. What makes agave superior to sugar? Sugar is a processed sweetener that has no nutritive value, other than calories. And agave, as compared to other sweeteners, has a desirable low-glycemic index. This means that when consumed, it won't cause a sharp rise or fall in blood sugar.
And finally, we have fruit! A ton of fruit! I know this is controversial as far as the new way that Weight Watchers works (making fruit 0 points) but seeing as this is a dessert and a treat, I reckon we'll be ok!! And besides, it's got to be better than eating a slab of choc cake right?!
Ingredients
2 cups apple juice (nuddie nothing but apples)
2 1/2 Tbsp Agar-Agar (not the powder, the seaweed form)
Pinch sea salt
Mango flesh, chopped (1-2 mangoes, depending on how 'fleshy' they are)
1 1/2 cups berries (I used strawberries)
125g silken tofu
1 Tbsp Agave Syrup
1 tsp organic Vanilla Extract
Extra berries to garnish
4 glasses
Method
1) Begin by mixing your apple juice, agar-agar and pinch of salt in a small saucepan. Heat over a medium heat and bring to the boil. Then simmer for approx 10 min until the agar-agar has dissolved. Now pour into a separate jug and place in the freezer or fridge for 5 minutes to cool. It should thicken into more of a sauce.
2) Place mango pieces into the TMX bowl. Divide your apple sauce/syrup into 3 equal portions. Add one portion to the mango and puree for 8 seconds on Speed 3-4. (don't over process) Pour the mango mixture evenly between the 4 glasses.
3) Rinse the TMX bowl. Add the silken tofu, agave syrup, vanilla extract and another 1/3 of the apple mixture. Mix for 10 seconds on Speed 5 or until combined. Pour the tofu mixture over the top of the mango mixture (spread evenly between the 4 glasses).
4) Rinse the TMX bowl. Add the strawberries and the remaining apple mixture. Puree for 8 seconds on Speed 4. Scrape the sides and mix for a little longer if necessary. Pour the berry mixture over the tofu, spreading evenly between the 4 glasses.
5) Put into the fridge for approx an hour. Garnish with fresh berries and serve!!!
That's it! So easy and SO delicious!! Seriously addicted to these little treats! In fact they are quite large, you could probably make 6 smaller ones.
Enjoy!!!
Serves 4
0 WW ProPoints
These amazing fruit sundaes are absolutely perfect if you are looking for a healthy sweet treat or dessert and they are 0 ProPoints!! These aren't paleo however because they contain tofu (you could take that whole section out and they would then be paleo, but the tofu layer is my fav!!)
So this morning I was doing some research on agar-agar and thought I would experiment with a few recipes. This one is modified from the TV show 'Good Chef, Bad Chef'.
Agar is a good source of calcium and iron, and is very high in fiber. It contains no sugar, no fat and no carbohydrates and is calorie free!! It is known for its ability to aid in digestion and weight loss. It carries toxic waste out of the body. Other benefits associated with agar are its ability to reduce inflammation, calm the liver, and bring relief to the lungs.
The second key ingredient in this is the silken tofu. Tofu is high in protein, low in fat, and very low in saturated fat. Other healthy benefits of soy: Some studies show it can lower cholesterol and may even help prevent certain types of cancer, including breast and prostate.
The other part of this recipe I love is that it uses Agave Nectar/Syrup instead of sugar to sweeten the tofu. What makes agave superior to sugar? Sugar is a processed sweetener that has no nutritive value, other than calories. And agave, as compared to other sweeteners, has a desirable low-glycemic index. This means that when consumed, it won't cause a sharp rise or fall in blood sugar.
And finally, we have fruit! A ton of fruit! I know this is controversial as far as the new way that Weight Watchers works (making fruit 0 points) but seeing as this is a dessert and a treat, I reckon we'll be ok!! And besides, it's got to be better than eating a slab of choc cake right?!
Ingredients
2 cups apple juice (nuddie nothing but apples)
2 1/2 Tbsp Agar-Agar (not the powder, the seaweed form)
Pinch sea salt
Mango flesh, chopped (1-2 mangoes, depending on how 'fleshy' they are)
1 1/2 cups berries (I used strawberries)
125g silken tofu
1 Tbsp Agave Syrup
1 tsp organic Vanilla Extract
Extra berries to garnish
4 glasses
Method
1) Begin by mixing your apple juice, agar-agar and pinch of salt in a small saucepan. Heat over a medium heat and bring to the boil. Then simmer for approx 10 min until the agar-agar has dissolved. Now pour into a separate jug and place in the freezer or fridge for 5 minutes to cool. It should thicken into more of a sauce.
2) Place mango pieces into the TMX bowl. Divide your apple sauce/syrup into 3 equal portions. Add one portion to the mango and puree for 8 seconds on Speed 3-4. (don't over process) Pour the mango mixture evenly between the 4 glasses.
3) Rinse the TMX bowl. Add the silken tofu, agave syrup, vanilla extract and another 1/3 of the apple mixture. Mix for 10 seconds on Speed 5 or until combined. Pour the tofu mixture over the top of the mango mixture (spread evenly between the 4 glasses).
4) Rinse the TMX bowl. Add the strawberries and the remaining apple mixture. Puree for 8 seconds on Speed 4. Scrape the sides and mix for a little longer if necessary. Pour the berry mixture over the tofu, spreading evenly between the 4 glasses.
5) Put into the fridge for approx an hour. Garnish with fresh berries and serve!!!
That's it! So easy and SO delicious!! Seriously addicted to these little treats! In fact they are quite large, you could probably make 6 smaller ones.
Enjoy!!!
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