The vegan community is truly global. We’ve met so many great folks from around the world through our blog, Twitter chat and beyond. One person who’ve we gotten to know through her blog is Susanna of The Moral Munch. She’s been sharing delicious recipes with us through VeganFoodChat! So, we definitely had to have her a part of this event!
A LITTLE SUMTHIN’ ABOUT OUR FRIEND: Put down the processed and avoid the packaged. The Moral Munch raises a glass to honest, good food, irreplaceable happiness and healthy nourishment. Started by Susanna, a registered UK Dietitian, The Moral Munch is not for dieting gimmicks and false hope. All our recipes are super tasty (most importantly), with the added bonus of being healthy and guilt-free. The Moral Munch believes everyone should be able to enjoy good everyday food, therefore most of our recipes are free from meat and common allergens such as gluten and dairy.
SUSANNA’S HOLIDAY WISH: This festive season Susanna at the Moral Munch wishes everyone a healthy celebration with friends and family. May you never stop smiling and your mouth stop watering! Rest your mind and relax your worries - 2015 will be the start of something brilliant.
A CHARITY SUSANNA SUPPORTS: “No one should ever feel alone and isolated, especially at this time of year when family and friends show true appreciation for one another. Unfortunately, thousands of elderly and vulnerable people are left alone, struggling to care for themselves or unable to afford essentials such as food, heating or simply someone to talk to. Age UK is a UK-based charity that aims to help those vulnerable people who find themselves lost or lonely. Age UK offers local support by giving financial advice, providing helpers for everyday household jobs and have even set up some befriending services.”
Lend your support for Age UK & learn more about their work at http://www.ageuk.org.uk/
Susanna’s Spiced “Just-Like-Honey” Cake is a fun and easy recipe to be enjoyed with natural sweetness at any holiday meal!
- 1 apple, grated
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 150g wholemeal spelt flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Half teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 50g raisins
- 6 tablespoons maple syrup
- 4 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 tablespoons smooth nut butter
- 2 tablespoons soya milk
- Handful of flaked almonds to finish (optional)
- Heat the apple and 2 tbsp syrup in a saucepan on a medium heat for 15 minutes. Once soft and mushy, remove from the heat and leave to cool for 15 minutes.
- Into the apples, add an extra 6 tbsp maple syrup, coconut oil, nut butter and milk.
- In a separate bowl mix the flour, baking powder/soda, spices and raisins.
- Combine the two mixtures and pour into a lined loaf tin. Sprinkle flaked almonds on the top if desired. Bake at 150 degrees for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and wrap in foil until fully cooled.
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