12 Seemingly Vegan and Vegetarian Foods that are NOT


This is a page I found recently containing food additives in some of your favorite junk foods that are animal derived.  There were a couple that I was unaware of, but for the most part, we don't eat any of those foods anyways.  The one that did bother me the most was about Guiness, since that is one of William's favorite beers.  According to the inquires done at Barnivore.com, only the Guiness Extra Stout is Vegan in North America.

Vegan Porcupine Balls

Does anyone else have foods that you only like when your mom makes them?  This is a recipe from my Mom's collection that I decided to make Vegan.  It was a little bit of a challenge since the main ingredient in hers is ground beef.  Since I am able to make a pretty tasty beef substitute I thought I would give it a try.  It turned out really good.

Porcupine Balls
(Makes 12)


Ingredients:
For "Beef":
1 1/2 Cups TVP
1 1/2 Cups Water
4 Tbsp Soy Sauce
2 Tbsp Vegan Worcestershire
2 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast
1 1/2 Tbsp Onion Powder
2 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
2 tsp Chili Powder
1 tsp Cumin
1/2 tsp Ground Ginger
1/4 tsp Pepper

To Make Balls:
2/3 Cup Cooked Brown Rice
1 Cup Applesauce
1 Small Onion, diced

Directions:
*Cook rice as per directions on package.
*Bring to a boil 1 1/2 Cups water and all seasonings for "beef" except for TVP. 
*Remove from heat, add TVP, stir and cover.  Let sit for at least 5 minutes. Then uncover, stir and allow to cool.  
*In a large bowl combine cooked rice, diced onion, applesauce and TVP. 
*With your hands, form into balls about the size of the palm of your hand. 
*Pour sauce over the top of each ball.
*Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes (until sauce is bubbling)



Vegan Chocolate Chip Muffins

These are perfect for a breakfast on the go, or a late night munchie.  Each Muffin contains about 188 Calories and 8 grams of fat if you use these ingredients. If you wanted to cut the calorie and fat count down even more, you can substitute 1/4 Cup Applesauce for the Oil.


Vegan Chocolate Chocolate Chip Muffins
Makes 12 Muffins



Ingredients:

1 ¾ Cup Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
½ Cup Raw Sugar
½ tsp Baking Soda
2 tsp Baking Powder
2 tbsp cocoa powder
¼ tsp Cinnamon
½ Cup non-dairy semisweet chocolate chips
2 Tbsp Ground Flax Seed + 6 Tbsp Water
¼ Cup  Safflower Oil
¼ Cup Water

Directions:

*First Combine Flax and Water in a small cup and set aside.
*Mix dry ingredients in a medium bowl.
*Then add wet ingredients in, including flax mixture.
*Stir until well combined, then divide into 12 muffin cups.
*Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
*Allow to Cool, and enjoy!


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