Healthy Vegan Hi-Protein “Cheesecake” Recipe
You don’t have to give up enjoying food to eat healthy! You just have to make some adjustments and find some recipes you love. This vegan cheesecake recipe is so EASY, it’s filling (you could even have a slice for breakfast!), and it’s not going to spike anybody’s blood sugar. You CAN enjoy yummy and healthy desserts – imagine how much better you’ll feel!
Healthy Vegan Hi-Protein “Cheesecake” Recipe
- 1 Can Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) rinsed and drained (or 1 1/2 cups cooked)
- 2 Cups Cashews unsalted and unroasted
- 7 0z Organic Firm Tofu
- 1 Cup Dates pitted and chopped
- 1 Lemon juiced and zested (use the fine grater on the cheese grater, for the zest)
- 1 tsp Organic Vanilla Extract
- 1 Cup Plant Milk Oat, Almond, or Coconut Milk
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Blend everything in a blender, or food processor, till smooth.
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Scrape the mixture into a cheesecake baking pan.
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Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
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Optional: Put fresh or canned fruit, puréed fruit, berries, or jam on top!
Nuts are excellent for you because they’re loaded with nutrients — and they’re a great way to enjoy healthy fats in your diet.
Cashews, in particular, help strengthen your immune system, serve as health-protecting antioxidants, and are heart-healthy.
A handful of cashew nuts in your daily diet is associated not only with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, but cashews also help prevent diabetes, weight gain, gallstones, and migraine headaches.
