Vegan Carrot Cake Pudding from Ann Oliverio’s Crave Eat Heal Book. Review.

Name: Carrot Cake Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh or bottled carrot juice (make sure it’s 100% carrot juice); 2 cups coconut milk; 2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. ground ginger; 1/8 tsp. ground cloves; 1/8 tsp. cardamom; 5 Tbsp. kuzu root powder; Whipped coconut cream (for topping, optional); Golden raisins (for garnish, optional)

Published: Apr 17, 2015 · Modified: Jan 22, 2018 by Richa 143 Comments

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I’ve recently “discovered” kuzu root powder and have been experimenting with it in sauces and – as here – in puddings. Kuzu contains no fat, is low in calories, and has virtually no taste. Not only a thickening agent – it is used to treat stomach and digestion issues, to stimulate appetite, as an aid to relieve diarrhea and even as a cold remedy. And you thought this was just going to be just a bowl of pudding! Gluten-free, Oil-free, Easy. Serves 6, Cook Time 15 mins. Set time: 4 to 6 hours *Recipe reprinted with permission from Ann Oliverio and Front Table Books.

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Today’s beautiful food is from the gorgeous new cookbook by Annie Oliverio – Crave, Eat, Heal: Plant-based, Whole-food Recipes to Satisfy Every Appetite.

When I first heard about her book, I immediately wondered why all books are not written up by cravings! I mean sure, you do want to find meals or snacks and need those categories as well, but more often than not, what I was craving when I picked up a book to find something and cook, gets lost in the browsing, finding, matching things with pantry and other stuff. No more forgetting about them cravings.

In this book, the Chapters are about Cravings! If you are craving something chocolaty or salty or spicy, just flip to that chapter. The cravings are divided into

Carbs
Chocolate
Comfort
Cool
Creamy
Crunchy
Green
Junk
Salty
Spicy
Sweet
Tart
Warm

Ha! I have my eye on all the salty, warm, comfort and carbs!

Crave, Eat Heal includes recipes like Cocoa Cinnamon French Toast, Creamy Thai Carrot Coconut Soup, cheese recipes like Chipotle Cheez Sauce, vegan Boursin, Tofu Gyros with Tzatziki, “Parmesan” Pita Chips, Smoky Black Bean, Rice & Veggie Burgers, Chocolate-coated Key Lime Coconut Cream Pie, beverages like Malted Chocolate-Orange Smoothie and many more.

Get your copy of Crave, Eat, Heal today! or enter the giveaway at the end of this post.

Crave Eat Heat starts with a wonderful introduction into Annie’s life and transition into plant based eating with several tips for anyone just starting out at adding more plant based foods to the diet. All recipes in the book are free of animal products, refined sugar, are low in oil (many contain no oil), and are gluten‐free or have gluten‐free options.

The photography in the book is gorgeous! Bright, inviting and happy and the food looks great. I might be biased with the sunny photographs, me being from the northwest where we can get 300 days of clouds and rain. 🙂 The bright white simple photographs from the book make me happy!

And I want to be happy when I cook. The food just automagically comes out great!

Some of the photographs from the book below. Find more amazing photos and food on Ann’s blog anunrefinedvegan.com

The book also has a few guest recipes from an amazing set of bloggers and authors. The spicy chapter has a recipe by yours truly! Red lentil Quinoa Cauliflower Stew! This one satisfies a bunch of cravings, warm, salty, spicy and hearty! 🙂

All photographs on this post except the stew above, by Annie Oliverio.

The beautiful carrot cake pudding below has a gorgeous color and is nut-free and soy-free. Get the recipe of this smooth pudding below and enter the giveaway at the end of the post!

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Carrot Cake Pudding

I’ve recently “discovered” kuzu root powder and have been experimenting with it in sauces and - as here - in puddings. Kuzu contains no fat, is low in calories, and has virtually no taste. Not only a thickening agent - it is used to treat stomach and digestion issues, to stimulate appetite, as an aid to relieve diarrhea and even as a cold remedy. And you thought this was just going to be just a bowl of pudding! Gluten-free, Oil-free, Easy. Serves 6, Cook Time 15 mins. Set time: 4 to 6 hours *Recipe reprinted with permission from Ann Oliverio and Front Table Books.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Course: Dessert

Servings: 6

Calories: 137kcal

Author: Annie Oliverio

Ingredients

2 cups (472 ml) fresh or bottled carrot juice make sure it’s 100% carrot juice
2 cups (452 ml) coconut milk
2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. (0.5 tsp.) ground ginger
1/8 tsp. (0.13 tsp.) ground cloves
1/8 tsp. (0.13 tsp.) cardamom
5 Tbsp. kuzu root powder
Whipped coconut cream for topping, optional
Golden raisins for garnish, optional

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a bowl or a large measuring cup. Remove 1/2 cup of the liquid and pour the remainder of the mixture into a small saucepan. Whisk together the 1/2 cup of the mixture and 5 tablespoons kuzu root powder and stir until completely dissolved. Set aside.
Bring the mixture in the saucepan to a boil and whisk in the reserved liquid. Whisk constantly until the pudding begins to thicken. Remove from the heat and let sit for a few minutes while you get 6 glasses or bowls. Divide the liquid between the glasses and place them in the refrigerator to set, 4-6 hours.

Notes

Whisk the mixture thoroughly as kuzu clumps easily.

Nutritional values based on one serving

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Carrot Cake Pudding

Amount Per Serving

Calories 137 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Fat 6g9%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Sodium 117mg5%

Potassium 318mg9%

Carbohydrates 18g6%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 7g8%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 15045IU301%

Vitamin C 7.3mg9%

Calcium 34mg3%

Iron 0.7mg4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

The Publisher is giving away 1 print copy within US! and for International entries, 1 copy of the Crave, Eat, Heal outtakes ebook with 16 new recipes.

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