ALMOND AND CASHEW RECIPES We are thrilled to have award-winning chef, Doug McNish developing incredible vegan recipes with our unsweetened, vanilla and strawberry cultured almond and cashew. Enjoy Yoso! naturally healthy. naturally delicious. yoso.ca
At Yoso, we're proud to offer delicious yogurts and spreads that people feel great about (and enjoy!) eating. All of Yoso's products are made in a facility that is dairyfree, gluten-free, wheat-free, egg-free, peanut-free, preservative-free, carrageenanfree, casein-free, and vegan. We're a family business out of Cambridge, Ontario that has built our brand on offering the best quality product we can, and delivering the ultimate customer service. We are delighted to have award winning vegan chef Doug McNish share these original recipes he developed using our Premium Cultured Coconut. McNish is known to create inspired dishes using the highest quality ingredients possible. His first cookbook, Eat Raw, Eat Well, 400 Raw, Vegan and Gluten Free Recipes was awarded the honor of winning Best Vegetarian Cookbook in the World, 2012 by the World Gourmand Cookbook Awards held in Paris, France. His second cookbook, Raw, Quick and Delicious, was released in the fall of 2013. Doug is based in Toronto, Canada and can be found in his Public Kitchen, bringing vegan mainstream. We hope you enjoy making, eating, and serving these delicious recipes to your family and friends, and we encourage you to share your feedback and food pictures with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Please continue to enjoy Yoso in good health! yoso.ca
GLUTEN-FREE BANANA BREAD Original Recipe by Chef Doug McNish This recipe creates a light and fluffy loaf that is perfect served as an afternoon snack, or as a decadent low glycemic dessert. You may easily double or triple this recipe as necessary. Makes 1 loaf, about 4 to 5 portions. Dry Ingredients 1-1/2 cups brown rice flour ½ cup buckwheat flour ½ cup coconut sugar 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp fine sea salt ¼ tsp ground cinnamon Pinch ground vanilla beans (see Tips, below) Wet Ingredients ½ cup YOSO Almond and Cashew Vanilla Yogurt 1 cup chopped banana, about 2 medium bananas ¼ cup melted coconut oil 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Dry Ingredients: In a deep bowl, whisk together flours, coconut sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and vanilla until well combined. Cover and set aside. 3. Wet Ingredients: In a blender, combine banana, yogurt and coconut oil, and blend at highest speed until smooth. 4. To Assemble: Pour wet mixture into dry mixture, using a spatula mix well until no dry clumps remain. 5. To Bake: Pour mixture into a greased loaf pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the middle of the pan. 6. To Serve: Flip pan to release banana bread, allow it to cool before slicing. Serve immediately or cover and store at room temperature for up to 2 weeks Tips: Substitute the ground vanilla beans in this recipe with 1 tsp pure vanilla extract and add to wet ingredients. Variation for Chocolate Banana Bread Stir in ½ cup of your favorite non dairy chocolate chips in step 3 above. www.yoso.ca
BUFFALO STYLE CAULIFLOWER BITES Original Recipe by Chef Doug McNish This recipe is best made and served as a side dish, or as a snack for a party. Serve with a side of carrot and celery sticks while watching a game. Makes 4 side portions. Ingredients for the Cauliflower 2 cups Unsweetened YOSO Almond and Cashew Yogurt 1/3 cup brown rice flour 1 tbsp sweet paprika 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp fine sea salt Pinch cayenne pepper 1 medium sized head cauliflower, cut bite sized Hot Sauce Ingredients ¼ cup melted coconut oil 3 tbsp water 2 tbsp red wine vinegar (see Tips, below) 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp sweet paprika ¼ tsp fine sea salt ¼ tsp garlic powder Pinch cayenne pepper (see Tips, below) 1. Pre-heat oven to 450 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 1. Cauliflower: In a deep bowl, whisk together yogurt, brown rice flour, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and cayenne until all ingredients are well mixed. Add cauliflower and toss to coat evenly. Lay out flat on a prepared baking sheet, and bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until cooked through and browned slightly. 2. Sauce: In a blender, combine coconut oil, water, vinegar, mustard, paprika, salt, garlic powder and cayenne, blend at highest speed until smooth. 3. To Finish: Remove cauliflower from oven, transfer to a clean deep mixing bowl. Toss with hot sauce, serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Tips: Substitute an equal amount of your favorite vinegar for the red wine vinegar. If you prefer spicy food, increase the amount of cayenne. You can substitute ¼ cup of your favorite organic hot sauce for the home made sauce. www.yoso.ca
STRAWBERRY YOGURT CHEESECAKE BITES Original Recipe by Chef Doug McNish These sweet little bites are a perfect gluten free low glycemic treat served with a cup of tea and some fresh fruit. Double this recipe as needed. Makes about 15 bites. Ingredients 1 cup YOSO Strawberry Almond and Cashew Yogurt 1/2 cup soaked cashews (see Tips, below) ¼ cup melted coconut oil ¼ cup hulled strawberries 2 tbsp water 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice Pinch ground vanilla beans (see Tips, below) 1. Soak cashews for 30 minutes. 2. In a blender, combine soaked cashews, yogurt, coconut oil, strawberries, water, lemon juice and vanilla. Blend at highest speed until smooth and creamy. You will need to stop the blender and use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides. 3. Transfer mixture to an ice cube tray and fill each mold to the top. Place in freezer for 3 to 4 hours, or until frozen in the middle. 4. Remove from freezer and allow to sit out at room temperature for 30 minutes. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks Tips: To soak the cashews for this recipe, place them in a bowl with 1 cup water, cover and set aside. Drain, discarding remaining water. Substitute ¼ tsp of pure vanilla extract for the vanilla beans in this recipe. www.yoso.ca
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