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Chocolate Ganache Filling

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Try this rich, creamy decadent, healthy Chocolate Ganache Pie Filling in your favorite pie or tart crust! This chocolate ganache in my Cinnamon Pecan Pie Crust is my all time favorite dessert right now. With all healthy ingredients I enjoy this amazing dessert guilt free!

In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make this healthy Chocolate Ganache Filling. It is perfect for your pies, tarts, pastries and desserts! If you like, top with whipped cream, sherbert, fruit sauce or any other complementary topping. I love it with mango sherbert or whipped cream and raspberry fruit jam!

Pour this no-bake chocolate ganache filling in your favorite pie or tart crust. If you don’t have a favorite yet, I recommend serving it with my Cinnamon Pecan Pie Crust which is also an easy, healthy, no-bake recipe.

This is a no-guilt recipe as it contains all healthy ingredients including raw cacao powder. This easy Chocolate Ganache Filling will be perfect for lots of your casual or fancy desserts and treats! Watch this cooking video and make this easy, healthy Chocolate Ganache Filling recipe today!

Chocolate Ganache Filling

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup almond butter
  • 1/2 cup date paste
  • 1/4 cup agave nectar
  • 4 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon tamari
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 1 cup cacao powder, raw
  • 1/2 - 1 cup water

Instructions

  1. Put the almond butter, date paste, agave nectar, tamari and vanilla in a food processor or strong blender. Blend to combine ingredients.
  2. Next add the cacao powder and 1/2 cup of the water. Blend until thick and smooth. Add a little more water if needed but keep the mixture thick.
  3. Pour the Chocolate Ganache Filling in a no-bake pie crust or tart crust. Refrigerate for about an hour until the ganache is fully set.
  4. Once set, cut your chocolate ganache pie or tart and serve. Top as desired (whipped cream, fruit topping, sorbet or other tasty topping…)

Notes

You can use maple syrup in place of the agave.

If you use a blender, scrape down the mixture occasionally.

You can also set the ganache in the freezer for about 20 minutes instead of the refrigerator.

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Date Paste

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Looking for healthy, natural sweeteners that taste amazing? Try this tasty, sweet Date Paste recipe! It is so easy to make and only 3 ingredients! Use date paste as a substitute for unhealthy sweeteners in your recipes, smoothies, oatmeal and more!

In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make Date Paste. You can make a batch (or 2 or 3) and keep leftovers in the fridge to use anytime. Watch this cooking video and make some healthy, tasty, sweet date paste today!

Yield: About 1 1/4 cups

Date Paste

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dates, pitted
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (or to taste)

Instructions

  1. Place the dates in a bowl and cover with water. Soak overnight (or until soft) in the refrigerator.
  2. Drain soaking liquid and reserve.
  3. Add the dates and vanilla to a strong blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Add the soaking liquid as needed to make a smooth paste.
  4. Store in the refrigerator.

Notes

Date paste can often be used in place of sugar or other sweeteners in cooking and baking. Try date paste to sweeten your smoothies, oatmeal and homemade salad dressings.

Date paste can be frozen for several months. It stays a bit soft in the freezer so you can scoop out just the amount you need.

You can add other seasoning such as nutmeg, cinnamon or a bit of Kosher or sea salt.

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How to Husk Corn on the Cob

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Love fresh corn on the cob but not sure how to husk it? I will show you how. Husking corn can be very easy and fast! In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to Husk Corn on the Cob. It is so easy! Get some fresh corn on the cob and make it for dinner tonight!

Vegan Cheese Sauce

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Love cheese? Trying to eat healthier? Try this tasty Vegan Cheese Sauce! You will love it! In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make Vegan Cheese Sauce.

Pour this delicious vegan cheese sauce on potatoes, chips, veggies, pizza and in burritos, sandwiches and more! Watch this cooking video and make this creamy, yummy Vegan Cheese Sauce today!

Yield: About 3 cups

Vegan Cheese Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cashews, raw
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup pimentos, canned
  • 1 - 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Add the ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth.
  2. Add the mixture to a medium saucepan.
  3. Bring the mixture to a bowl while stirring constantly.
  4. Reduce to a simmer and continue to stir. Cook the sauce until it is thick.
  5. Remove the pan from the heat and it is ready! This vegan cheese sauce is delicious on potatoes, pasta, pizza, burritos and more.

Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

© Karen Breyer

 

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