Traditional Mexican medicine makes use
of agave for antifungal, antibacterial, blood pressure lowering and anti-inflammatory purposes.
Traditional Mexican medicine makes use
of agave for antifungal, antibacterial, blood pressure lowering and
And if you're diabetic, you should know that the alleged benefit
of agave for diabetics is purely speculative.
You may want to reduce the amount
of agave for the black sesame ice - cream or use 1/2 cup of coconut sugar instead.
I substituted natural apple sauce and truvia in place
of agave for a GF / SF version also added pistachios and sf chocolate chips Yum yum yummo!!
Also — another commenter said it would be better to use sugar instead
of agave for GF, but I found the agave to work perfectly.
Not exact matches
Once upon a time, many health proponents (including Dr. Oz) claimed that you should swap your sugar
for agave since it has a low - glycemic index and doesn't lead to the kind
of impromptu spikes in blood sugar (a.k.a. glucose) linked with plain old white sugar.
I did today, which was so awesome!!!! My blender was broken and sent back to repair, so i had to do everything manually, from smashing the sweet potato & dates, crushing the nuts (I used hazelnut) into flour (this one was hard, so finally its more like bits...), and left out
for the
agave syrup (was so sweet
for me already), though it was lots
of work but just so great!
Yogurt Cream 1 cup macadamia nuts - soaked overnight 1 cup cashews — soaked overnight 2 tablespoons light
agave syrup 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons vanilla extract 2 tablespoons raw honey zest
of 2 lemons 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon nutritional yeast pinch
of salt 8 tablespoons Bio-k acidophilus 1 cup coconut oil 2 tablespoons sunflower lecithin (optional)-- really good
for you
I have a significant amount
of food allergies and was wondering about some substitutions: extra virgin olive oil instead
of coconut oil, no
agave syrup, and a replacement
for the dates?
Filling 1/3 cup virgin coconut oil 1/3 cup
agave syrup (nectar) 2 cups raw cashews, soaked
for at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours Zest and juice
of 1 large lemon Zest and juice
of 1 orange 2 tsp.
(Added a touch
of apple water to make up
for honey not being as runny as the
agave syrup.)
I just used Pumpkin Seeds instead
of Sunflower, and added a bit
of agave syrup
for a little more sweetness.
I used honey instead
of agave, and coconut palm sugar
for half
of the dates (I only had about 7 dates on hand) and sweetened a bit more with 8 stevia drops.
Also the flavors
of the canned tomatoes with the vinegar is to much
of acidity,
for me really needs a little bit
of agave, maple or sugar to compensate.
Panna Cotta (adapted from Living Raw Food) 4 cups coconut milk (see below) 1/2 cup Irish moss — thoroughly rinsed and soaked in hot water
for at least 10 minutes 1 cup meat
of fresh young coconut 1/2 cup raw
agave syrup OR another sweetener
of choice seeds from 2 vanilla beans 1/2 cup coconut oil
For these muffins extra virgin olive oil instead or coconut oil will work great, as will omitting the
agave but unfortunately the dates are a really big part
of the recipe so I don't know if you can replace them.
Vanilla Cream Filling 1 1/2 cups cashews — soaked
for 4 hours 1/2 cup meat
of fresh young Thai coconut 1/2 cup almond milk — homemade if possible seeds
of 1vanilla bean 1/2 cup light
agave syrup 1/2 cup coconut oil
Rose and Lavender Parfait 6.5 oz (about1 1/2 cups) meat
of young Thai coconut 1 1/4 cup coconut water 1/4 cup purified water 3/4 oz Irish moss — thoroughly rinsed and soaked in hot water
for at least 10 minutes 1/4 cup cashews — soaked
for 2 hours 4 - 5 tablespoons light
agave syrup or another sweetener
of choice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice pinch
of sea salt 3 - 5 tablespoons dairy - free acidophilus (optional) 1/3 cup coconut oil — melted
Cranberry Jam 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries 3 tablespoons
agave syrup, honey, or another sweetener
of choice juice
of 1/2 lemon 1/2 cup Irish moss gelTo make Irish moss gel, rinse Irish moss thoroughly and soak in hot water
for at least 10 minutes.
They're made with oatmeal, a little bit
of buckwheat flour, and some
agave nectar
for sweetness.
Miriam - Thanks so much
for spreading the word and I think the sauce will taste much better with a bit
of agave added to it, great idea.
But if you really want to make it free
of refined sugar, you can omit the Oreo - based crust and use the following recipe
for a 9 - inch fluted tart pan: 1 1/2 cups almond flour, 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 cup raw
agave syrup or coconut sugar, 3 tablespoons coconut oil, and 1/4 tsp sea salt.
I used flax
for an egg substitute, 1/4 cup
agave in place
of the maple syrup, and 1 cup
of applesauce.
For fresh peaches (unfrozen), simply add them to the blender with ice and a little bit
of sweetener (maple syrup, stevia,
agave, sugar, etc.) along with your lemon juice.
I used maple syrup instead
of agave as well, and my 2 year old keeps asking
for more.
For the middle (cheese) layer: ingredients: 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in water for at least 2 and up to 8 hours zest and juice of one large lemon pinch cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and cardamom seeds of one vanilla bean 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons coconut oil 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons agave nectar directions: Gently heat agave and coconut oil together until liquid and unifo
For the middle (cheese) layer: ingredients: 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in water
for at least 2 and up to 8 hours zest and juice of one large lemon pinch cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and cardamom seeds of one vanilla bean 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons coconut oil 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons agave nectar directions: Gently heat agave and coconut oil together until liquid and unifo
for at least 2 and up to 8 hours zest and juice
of one large lemon pinch cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and cardamom seeds
of one vanilla bean 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons coconut oil 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons
agave nectar directions: Gently heat
agave and coconut oil together until liquid and uniform.
I've been adding a squirt
of agave nectar to my bean soups lately — a nice balance
for the hot pepper I put in everything.
I think
for Pesach I would use some lemon juice and maybe a tablespoon
of agave to replace the sweetness
of the balsamic.
3 cups soaked cashews (soaked
for 3 hours in water) don't soak any longer 1 1/2 cups almond milk I cup fresh lime juice 2 teaspoon packed lime zest 3/4 cup
agave or maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla A pinch or two
of salt 3 tablespoons lecithin 3/4 cup coconut oil or coconut butter
The recipe calls
for milk
of your choice, such as almond or soy, frozen strawberries, banana, ice cubes, protein powder,
agave nectar (but you can substitute with honey or maple syrup if you're not a fan
of agave), and toppings, such as berries, banana, granola and coconut flakes.
I am into
agave for the touch
of sweetness... thanks
for the iseas!
While maple syrup and
agave nectar are the most popular replacements
for honey, if you want to replicate the thick, viscous, sticky texture
of honey, coconut nectar is your best and healthiest option.
If made with an all natural nut or seed butter instead
of the high - protein version these bars would be dairy free, vegetarian, gluten - free and vegan (if you swap the honey
for agave).
A layer
of almond butter, vanilla bean paste, and a few other ingredients are topped with sweet coconut and
agave nectar
for a no - bake version
of the childhood favorite.
3 cups cashews, soaked
for 1 hour 3/4 cups coconut oil, melted fresh squeezed lemon juice
of 1 lemon 1/2 cup
agave nectar (or raw honey if not strict vegan) 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 cup filtered water
You can swap the peanut butter
for any nut or seed butter, you can swap the nuts and seeds
for any combination
of either / or you like, you could replace the honey with maple syrup or
agave and use any dried fruit your heart desires.
I also made the mini carrot muffins and the rosemary lemon mini muffins substitutiing the same amount
of coconut nectar
for the
agave nectar and they were both perfect!
Serve Irish soda bread with a hearty stew
for a savory meal or top with a pat
of vegan butter and a drizzle
of honey or
agave nectar
for a sweet snack!
I noticed she uses honey in some
of her recipes but I would swap that out
for agave or my new favourite Bee Free Honee.
As I mentioned above, I had to sub dark
agave syrup
for the yacon syrup due to lack
of availability, and it worked just fine.
Cashew Bread Ingredients (makes 1 large loaf, or two small loaves) • 3 cups
of raw cashews (organic if possible; unsalted) • 3/4 teaspoon
of baking soda • 1/2 teaspoon
of sea salt • 3 eggs, separated • 1/2 tablespoon
of apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice) • 1 cup
of greek yogurt (or non dairy yogurt
for vegan) • 1/2 cup
of almond milk (applesauce or apple juice will work) • 1/2 teaspoon stevia • 2 tablespoons
agave nectar
They are about the same amount
of calories, but I used raw honey
for my No Bake Nut & Seed Bars, they used brown rice syrup &
agave.
You can just sub the IMO syrup
for agave syrup (or date syrup) and the sugar - free chocolate
for a regular bar
of dark chocolate goodness.
This salad is almost too simple (yet delicious) to write up a real recipe
for it but
for MoFo sake: Strawberry Sunflower Sprout Salad 1 handful
of fresh Spinach Greens 3 ripe Stawberries sliced 1 handful
of fresh Sunflower Sprouts sliced Cucumber chopped red cabbage drizzle
of agave nector drizzle
of balsamic vinegar ground black pepper And people say that a Vegan diet is too boring?
For both
of these ingredients, I used Better Body Foods organic coconut flour & organic
agave.
I used honey rather than
agave, and 4 cups
of unsulphured coconut (it is drier than sulphured, and
for some reason, I've found that I need to use more).
1 In a cup just pour the coconut milk, then add the chia seeds, the
Agave syrup and half
of the passion fruit, stir
for 3 minutes or so, as this helps to the chia seeds to start absorbing the coconut milk.
# 5 More Satisfying & Great
for Dieters... The combination
of low GI and Inulin make
agave a very satisfying sweetener.
omg sooo yummy... i added a tiny bit
of unsweetened almond milk and used a teasp
of organic raw local honey instead
of Agave... did have the pumpkin or hemp seeds so i opted
for sunflower.