Vegan Dips, Vegan Buffalo Chickpeas, & Vegan Ice Cream Cake

Last weekend I wanted to use the sweet potato I had bought a few days before.  I also wanted a dip - I make lots of dips in my house! 

I took the medium-sized sweet potato and cooked it.  I then took about 1 to 1 and a half cups of Black Beans and put both ingredients into my Ninja.  I made it smooth and added a little bit of Wildtree's Garlic Galore.  It was AMAZING!  LOVE LOVE LOVE this!  Will for sure be making this again!  I also tried a bit with a little Daiya Shreds in there and warmed to melt.  Both ways were totally YUMMY!

I've posted about my "Guacamole Attempts" before and I ended up making some last weekend as well!  I didn't really make it any special way - just used two Avocados with Wildtree's Guacamole Seasoning.  Just thought I would share another photo, really!

Another thing I made this past week was Buffalo Chickpeas.  Everyone once and a while I miss the "Buffalo" Spices in things and have been tinkering with some ways to use the kicky flavor in veganized dishes.  Since I can't get enough Chickpeas I decided to try the two together.  I took about 1/4 C of Veganese, 3 or 4 T of the now discontinued Wildtree Chipotle Hot Sauce, a few pinches of Celery Salt, and 1/2 tea of Wildtree Dill Dip Blend and mixed well.  This is even better the 2nd day as left overs!

I'm REALLY trying to eat bananas!  As many of you know - it's the ONLY fruit I don't like!  Seriously!  I hate the smell!  I don't like the taste or texture...they just freak me out!  But I know they are wonderful offerings of the Earth and I wish I did like them!  So I decided to try and do a Vegan Ice Cream Cake.  For this bottom layer I took 2 C of Cashews, 1 Banana, 1 C of Dates, 1/2 tea Vanilla Extract, and Almond Milk into my Ninja until smooth.  For the top layer I used 1 C of mixed blueberries and blackberries, about a handful of strawberries, 1 C of Almond Milk, 1 C of Dates, into my Ninja until Smooth.  I poured both layers in a large glass bowl and froze it overnight.  The next day I tried it and it does have potential but it also still tasted very banana-E to me.  You could put more fruit on top or Vegan Chocolate Syrup which I might try next time.  I am happy with my first attempt at this and VERY pleased that I forced myself to eat something with bananas in it!

    

Guacamole - Recipes & Leftovers

Yes!  One of my favorite things is Guacamole!  And the Guac Blend that Wildtree has is VEGAN!  Here is the ingredient list and nutritional values! 

The way I do my "normal" Guac is to take 2 Avocados and mash them, add 1 Tablespoon or more of this dry blend and add a splash of Lemon Juice.

Other variations...

* I sometimes add a little vegan sour cream to make it creamier.

OR

* I might add a tablespoon of Salsa or tomatoes.

OR

* I like to add onions, sometimes, too!

Some things to do with Guacamole...

Use it as a topping for a Bagel!

Add it to Hummus for an interesting Guacamole Hummus!

Here's one of my recipes for Guac Hummus:

(I haven't made it in a while so I don't have a pick, so sorry!)

1 Can (or 2 Cups) of Chickpeas
1 Avocado - Mashed

1/2 Tablespoon (or more to taste) Wildtree Guacamole Blend
1 Clove of Garlic
2 T of Grapeseed Oil

2 T Lemon Juice

I want to try these few recipes with this Guacamole Blend, too!

Vegan Summer Taco's

Black Bean Dip

Need more ideas?

What to do with that left over Guac?

EASY!!

* You can use it on a Baked Potato!

* Make a Sandwich with Lettuce, Tomato, Tempeh (or Fakin' Bacon) - maybe add some Sauerkraut, even!

* Thin it down and make a salad dressing!  Just add a bit of Balsamic Vinegar

* Add it to Toast

* Sandwich idea #2 - Vegan Mozzarella, Tomato, Guac, Basil Leaves

* Add it to Chili or make a soup out of it!

* Make a Salad with it and add Black Beans, Corn, Diced Tomatoes (or Salsa), Peppers, etc

* Get a little daring an make a SMOOTHIE!

The possibilities are ENDLESS!  What have you done with leftover Guac?

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