Friday, November 15, 2024

Hoff's Vegan Hot Chocolate Concentrate

Hoff's Vegan Hot Chocolate Concentrate

Yields: 6 cups
dairy-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free



Ingredients:
  • 6 cups Plant-based Milk
  • 1 cup Cacoa Powder
  • 8 Dates
  • 1 tbsp Tapioca Starch
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Powder
  • 2 tsp Salt

Directions:
  1. Blend ingredients together with a high speed blender until well combined 
  2. Store in airtight container in the fridge up to 1 week

Preparation: 
  1. Shake “Concentrate” container
  2. Mix 1/2 cup Concentrate with 1/2 cup Water in favorite mug
  3. Microwave 2 minutes or until preferred temp
  4. Enjoy the cozy!

Friday, November 8, 2024

Ninja Orange Sherbet

Ninja Orange Sherbet

24 hour prep time
Yields: 1 Deluxe Pint (3 cups)

dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free


Ingredients:
  • 2 cups Mandarin Oranges
  • 1 1/2 cups Plant Milk
  • 4 Dates
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Powder

Directions:
  1. Blend everything together using a high speed blender until smooth about 30 seconds
  2. Pour everything into Ninja Creami Deluxe Container, if space left before Scoopable Max Fill line, add some Plant Milk, stir
  3. Place in freezer for 24 hours without the lid*
  4. When ready to enjoy, process using a Ninja Creami Deluxe Sorbet setting, Re-Spin w/Plant  Milk
  5. Eat it all or place leftovers back into freezer till next time

Hoff Thoughts: *Freezing without the lid or any covering helps to prevent the “volcano” mound from forming. Should a mound form simply scrape with the back of a spoon & smooth over shavings until a level base is formed, this prevents the blade from cutting into the container.

Friday, November 1, 2024

Ninja Maple Nice Cream

Ninja Maple Nice Cream

24 hour prep time
Yields: 1 Deluxe Pint (3 cups)

dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free



Ingredients:
  • 1 cup uncooked Cauliflower Rice or 1 Japanese/Hannah Yam Sweet Potato 
  • 1/2 cup Raw Oats
  • 1 1/3 cups Plant-based Milk
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Sea Salt


Directions:
  1. Blend all ingredients until smooth about 30 seconds
  2. Pour mixture into Ninja Creami Deluxe Container, if space left before Scoopable Max Fill line, add more Plant Milk stir
  3. Place in freezer for 24 hours without the lid*
  4. When ready to enjoy, process using a Ninja Creami Deluxe Lite Ice Cream setting, Re-Spin if necessary, adding more milk if needed
  5. Eat it all or place leftovers back into freezer till next time

Hoff Thoughts: *Freezing without the lid or any covering helps to prevent the “volcano” mound from forming. Should a mound form simply scrape with the back of a spoon & smooth over shavings until a level base is formed, this prevents the blade from cutting into the container.

Friday, October 25, 2024

Hoff's Baked Veggie Stir-Fry

Hoff's Baked Veggie Stir-Fry

Yields: 5-6 servings
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-freeoil-free, gluten-free


Rice:
  • 2 cups Jasmine Rice
  • 2 1/2 cups Water

Stir-Fry Ingredients:
  • 1 cup Soy Curls (rehydrated)
  • 1 head Broccoli (chopped) 
  • 1 cartoon Mushrooms (sliced) 
  • 1 cup Edamame 
  • 1 cup Sauerkraut/Shredded Cabbage
  • 1 Red Pepper (chopped) 
  • 1/2 Sweet Onion (chopped)

Sauce Ingredients:
  • Juice from 1 Orange
  • 1/4 cup Bragg Liquid Aminos
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1 tbsp Lime
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Corn Starch
  • 1 tsp minced Ginger
  • 1 tsp minced Garlic

Directions:
  1. Whisk sauce ingredients together or shake together using a jar
  2. Stir Veggies & sauce together in a glass baking dish
  3. Bake at 400 degrees for 40 minutes
  4. Meanwhile prepare Rice
  5. Once everything is cooked, spoon Rice into a bowl, top with Veggies & any additional sauce such as Tahini if desired

Friday, October 18, 2024

Ninja Pumpkin Nice Cream

Ninja Pumpkin Nice Cream

24 hour prep time

Yields: 1 Deluxe Pint (3 cups)

dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free


Ingredients:
  • 1/2 - 15 oz can Pumpkin puree
  • 1 1/2 cups Plant-based Milk
  • 1/3 cup Raw Oats
  • 4 Dates
  • 1 tbsp Maple Syrup
  • 1 tbsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Powder or 2 tsp Extract
  • 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
  • Pinch of Nutmeg

Directions:
  1. Blend all ingredients until smooth about 30 seconds
  2. Pour mixture into Ninja Creami Deluxe Container, if space left before Scoopable Max Fill line, add more milk, stir
  3. Place in freezer for 24 hours without the lid*
  4. When ready to enjoy, process using a Ninja Creami Deluxe Lite Ice Cream setting, Re-Spin if necessary, add milk if needed
  5. Eat it all or place leftovers back into freezer till next time

Hoff Thoughts: *Freezing without the lid or any covering helps to prevent the “volcano” mound from forming. Should a mound form simply scrape with the back of a spoon & smooth over shavings until a level base is formed, this prevents the blade from cutting into the container.

Friday, October 11, 2024

Ninja Peach Nice Cream

Ninja Peach Nice Cream

24 hour prep time
Yields: 1 Deluxe Pint (3 cups)

dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free


Ingredients:
  • 15 oz can crushed Peaches in 100% Juice
  • 1 1/3 cups Plant Milk
  • 1/3 cup Raw Oats
  • 4 Dates
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Powder

Directions:
  1. Blend all ingredients using a high speed blender until smooth about 30 seconds
  2. Taste for sweetness, add sweetener if needed & reblend
  3. Pour mixture into Ninja Creami Deluxe Container, if space left before Scoopable Max Fill line, add some Plant Milk, stir
  4. Place in freezer for 24 hours without the lid*
  5. When ready to enjoy, process using a Ninja Creami Deluxe Lite Ice Cream setting, Re-Spin if necessary, adding milk if needed
  6. Eat it all or place leftovers back into freezer till next time

Hoff Thoughts: *Freezing without the lid or any covering helps to prevent the “volcano” mound from forming. Should a mound form simply scrape with the back of a spoon & smooth over shavings until a level base is formed, this prevents the blade from cutting into the container.

Friday, October 4, 2024

Ninja Strawberry Nice Cream

Ninja Strawberry Nice Cream

24 hour prep time

Yields: 1 Deluxe Pint (3 cups)

dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free


Ingredients:
  • 2 cups Strawberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 1/3 cups Plant-based Milk
  • 1/3 cup Raw Oats
  • 4 Dates
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Powder or 2 tsp Extract

Directions:
  1. Combine all ingredients in a Vitamix
  2. Blend until smooth about 30 seconds
  3. Pour mixture into Ninja Creami Deluxe Container, if space left before Scoopable Max Fill line, add more milk, stir
  4. Place in freezer for 24 hours without the lid*
  5. When ready to enjoy, process using a Ninja Creami Deluxe Lite Ice Cream setting, Re-Spin if necessary, add milk if needed
  6. Eat it all or place leftovers back into freezer till next time

Hoff Thoughts: *Freezing without the lid or any covering helps to prevent the “volcano” mound from forming. Should a mound form simply scrape with the back of a spoon & smooth over shavings until a level base is formed, this prevents the blade from cutting into the container.

Friday, September 27, 2024

Ninja Chocolate Strawberry Nice Cream

Ninja Chocolate Strawberry Nice Cream

24 hour prep time

Yields: 1 Deluxe Pint (3 cups)

dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free


Ingredients:
  • 2 cups Strawberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 1/3 cups Plant-based Milk
  • 1/3 cup Raw Oats
  • 4 Dates
  • 3 tbsp Cacao Powder
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Powder or 2 tsp Extract

Directions:
  1. Combine all ingredients in a Vitamix
  2. Blend until smooth about 30 seconds
  3. Pour mixture into Ninja Creami Deluxe Container, if space left before Scoopable Max Fill line, add more milk, stir
  4. Place in freezer for 24 hours without the lid*
  5. When ready to enjoy, process using a Ninja Creami Deluxe Lite Ice Cream setting, Re-Spin if necessary, add milk if needed
  6. Eat it all or place leftovers back into freezer till next time

Hoff Thoughts: *Freezing without the lid or any covering helps to prevent the “volcano” mound from forming. Should a mound form simply scrape with the back of a spoon & smooth over shavings until a level base is formed, this prevents the blade from cutting into the container.

Friday, September 20, 2024

Ninja Mocha Chocolate Nice Cream

Ninja Mocha Chocolate Nice Cream

24 hour prep time
Yields: 1 Deluxe Pint (3 cups)

dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free


Ingredients:
  • 2 ripe Bananas (fresh or frozen) or 1 cup  white Sweet Potato (Hannah Yam, Japanese, Jersey) or Purple Sweet Potato
  • 1 1/3 cups Plant-based Milk
  • 1/3 cup Raw Oats
  • 4 Dates
  • 3 tbsp Mocha Powder (vegan)
  • 1 tbsp Cacao Powder
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Sea Salt


Directions:
  1. Combine all ingredients in a Vitamix
  2. Using the tamper, push the Bananas/Potato into the blades if needed
  3. Blend until smooth about 30 seconds
  4. Pour mixture into Ninja Creami Deluxe Container, if space left before Scoopable Max Fill line, add more milk, stir
  5. Place in freezer for 24 hours without the lid*
  6. When ready to enjoy, process using a Ninja Creami Deluxe Lite Ice Cream setting, Re-Spin if necessary, adding more milk if needed
  7. Eat it all or place leftovers back into freezer till next time

Hoff Thoughts: *Freezing without the lid or any covering helps to prevent the “volcano” mound from forming. Should a mound form simply scrape with the back of a spoon & smooth over shavings until a level base is formed, this prevents the blade from cutting into the container.

Friday, September 13, 2024

Ninja Pineapple Whip

Ninja Pineapple Whip

24 hour prep time
Yields: 1 Deluxe Pint (3 cups)

dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free



Ingredients:
  • 20 oz can crushed Pineapple in 100% Juice
  • Plant Milk (if needed)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Powder

Directions:
  1. Dump can into Ninja Creami Deluxe Container, if space left before max freeze line, add some Plant Milk, stir
  2. Place in freezer for 24 hours without the lid*
  3. When ready to enjoy, process using a Ninja Creami Deluxe Sorbet setting, Re-Spin if necessary, adding milk if needed
  4. Eat it all or place leftovers back into freezer till next time

Hoff Thoughts: *Freezing without the lid or any covering helps to prevent the “volcano” mound from forming. Should a mound form simply scrape with the back of a spoon & smooth over shavings until a level base is formed, this prevents the blade from cutting into the container.

Friday, September 6, 2024

Ninja Cake Nice Cream

Ninja Cake Nice Cream

24 hour prep time

Yields: 3 cups

dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free


Ingredients:
  • 15 oz can of Pear slices in 100% Juice or 1 cup Jersey Sweet Potato
  • 1 1/3 cups Plant-based Milk
  • 4 Dates
  • 2 tsp Almond Powder
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Sea Salt 

Directions:
  1. Blend all ingredients until smooth about 30 seconds
  2. Check for sweetness, add sweetener & reblend if necessary
  3. Pour mixture into Ninja Creami Deluxe Container, if space left before Scoopable Max Fill line, add more milk, stir
  4. Place in freezer for 24 hours without the lid*
  5. When ready to enjoy, process using a Ninja Creami Deluxe Lite Ice Cream setting, Re-Spin if necessary, adding more milk if needed
  6. If using Pears, Re-spin w/milk as this base tends to be icy
  7. Eat it all or place leftovers back into freezer till next time

Hoff Thoughts: *Freezing without the lid or any covering helps to prevent the “volcano” mound from forming. Should a mound form simply scrape with the back of a spoon & smooth over shavings until a level base is formed, this prevents the blade from cutting into the containers.

Friday, August 30, 2024

Ninja Peach Sherbet

Ninja Peach Sherbet

24 hour prep time
Yields: 2 cups

dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free



Ingredients:
  • 15 oz can Peaches in 100% Juice
  • 2 tbsp Plant Milk

Directions:
  1. Blend Peaches & Juices using a high speed blender until smooth about 30 seconds
  2. Pour mixture into Ninja Creami Deluxe Container, is space left before Freeze Fill line, add Milk & stir
  3. Place in freezer for 24 hours without the lid*
  4. When ready to enjoy, process using a Ninja Creami Deluxe Sorbet setting
  5. Make a hole in middle of Sherbert, pour in Milk
  6. Re-Spin
  7. Eat it all or place leftovers back into freezer till next time

Hoff Thoughts: *Freezing without the lid or any covering helps to prevent the “volcano” mound from forming. Should a mound form simply scrape with the back of a spoon & smooth over shavings until a level base is formed, this prevents the blade from cutting into the container.

Friday, August 23, 2024

Ninja Fruit Drink Slushi

Ninja Fruit Drink Slushi

24 hour prep time
Yields: 3 cups

dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free






Ingredients:
  • 2 cups Fruit Juice of choice
  • 1 cup Fruit Juice of choice or Water (reserved)

Directions:
  1. Pour Juice into Ninja Creami Deluxe Container, up to Freeze line
  2. Place in freezer for 24 hours without the lid*
  3. When ready to enjoy, add Juice or beverage of choice up to Drinkable Pour-in line, process using a Ninja Creami Deluxe Slushi setting, re-spin if necessary, adding more liquid if needed

Hoff Thoughts: *Freezing without the lid or any covering helps to prevent the “volcano” mound from forming. Should a mound form simply scrape with the back of a spoon & smooth over shavings until a level base is formed, this prevents the blade from cutting into the container.

Friday, August 16, 2024

Hoff's Ninja Mint Chocolate Chip Nice Cream

Hoff's Ninja Mint Chocolate Chip Nice Cream

24 hour prep time
Yields: Deluxe Pint (3 cups)

dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free



Ingredients:
  • 2 ripe Bananas (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 1/3 cups Plant-based Milk
  • 1/3 Raw Oats
  • 4 Dates
  • 2 tbsp Cacao Powder
  • 3 pumps Mint Syrup or 1 tsp Mint Extract
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Sea Salt

Mix-in:
  • 1 tbsp Cacao Nibs

Directions:
  1. Combine all ingredients in a Vitamix
  2. Using the tamper, push the Bananas into the blades if needed
  3. Blend until smooth about 10-15 seconds
  4. Pour mixture into Ninja Creami Deluxe Container, if space left before Scoopable Max Fill line, add more milk, stir
  5. Place in freezer for 24 hours without the lid*
  6. When ready to enjoy, process using a Ninja Creami Deluxe Lite Ice Cream setting, Re-Spin if necessary, adding milk if needed
  7. If adding Mix-in, do not Re-Spin use +Mix-in setting
  8. Use spoon to create a hole in center of Nice Cream, pour in Mix-in, process using +Mix-in setting
  9. Eat it all or place leftovers back into freezer till next time

Hoff Thoughts: *Freezing without the lid or any covering helps to prevent the “volcano” mound from forming. Should a mound form simply scrape with the back of a spoon & smooth over shavings until a level base is formed, this prevents the blade from cutting into the container.

Friday, August 9, 2024

Hoff's Ninja Cacao Chip Nice Cream

Hoff's Ninja Cacao Chip Nice Cream

24 hour prep time
Yields: Deluxe Pint (3 cups)

dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free


Ingredients:
  • 2 ripe Bananas (frozen or fresh) or 1 cup Cauliflower Rice
  • 1 1/3 cups Plant-based Milk
  • 1/3 cup Raw Oats
  • 4 Dates
  • 3 tbsp Cacao Powder
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Sea Salt

Mix-in:
  • 1 tbsp Cacao Nibs

Directions:
  1. Combine all ingredients in a Vitamix
  2. Using the tamper, push the Bananas into the blades if needed
  3. Blend until smooth about 30 seconds
  4. Pour mixture into Ninja Creami Deluxe Container, if space left before max Scoopable Max Fill line, add more milk, stir
  5. Place in freezer for 24 hours without the lid*
  6. When ready to enjoy, process using a Ninja Creami Deluxe Lite Ice Cream setting, Re-Spin if necessary, adding milk if needed
  7. If adding Mix-in, do not Re-Spin use +Mix-in, Full setting
  8. Use spoon to create a hole in center of Nice Cream, pour in Mix-in, process using +Mix-in setting
  9. Eat it all or place leftovers back into freezer till next time

Hoff Thoughts: *Freezing without the lid or any covering helps to prevent the “volcano” mound from forming. Should a mound form simply scrape with the back of a spoon & smooth over shavings until a level base is formed, this prevents the blade from cutting into the container.

Friday, August 2, 2024

Ninja Orange Chocolate Chip Nice Cream

Ninja Orange Chocolate Chip Nice Cream

24 hour prep time
Yields: 1 Deluxe Pint (3 cups)

dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free


Ingredients:
  • 2 ripe Bananas (fresh or frozen) or 1 cup white Sweet Potato (Hannah Yam, Japanese, Jersey) or Purple Sweet Potato
  • 2 Oranges peeled (zest 1 Orange)
  • 1 1/3 cups Plant-based Milk
  • 1/3 cup Raw Oats
  • 4 Dates
  • 2 tbsp Cacao Powder
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Sea Salt


Directions:
  1. Combine all ingredients in a Vitamix
  2. Using the tamper, push the Bananas/Potato & Oranges into the blades if needed
  3. Blend until smooth about 30 seconds
  4. Pour mixture into Ninja Creami Deluxe Container, if space left before Scoopable Max Fill line, add more milk, stir
  5. Place in freezer for 24 hours without the lid*
  6. When ready to enjoy, process using a Ninja Creami Deluxe Lite Ice Cream setting, Re-Spin if necessary, adding more milk if needed
  7. Eat it all or place leftovers back into freezer till next time

Hoff Thoughts: *Freezing without the lid or any covering helps to prevent the “volcano” mound from forming. Should a mound form simply scrape with the back of a spoon & smooth over shavings until a level base is formed, this prevents the blade from cutting into the container.

Friday, July 5, 2024

Hoff's Macaroni Salad

 Hoff's Macaroni Salad

Yields: 5 servings
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, gluten-free, soy-free


















Ingredients:
  • 12 oz. gluten-free Macaroni Pasta
  • 1 Red Pepper (diced)
  • 1 Red Onion (diced) 
  • 1/4 cup Sweet Pickle Relish
  • 3 tbsp. Dill (fresh or dried)
  • 1 1/2 cups vegan Mayo
  • 2 tbsp. Sweet Pickle Relish juice
  • 1 tbsp. Lemon Juice
  • 1 tbsp. White Sugar
  • 1 tbsp. Yellow Mustard
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp. Salt
  • Season w/Pepper


Directions:
  1. Cook Pasta, run cold water over Pasta to stop the cooking process, drain well
  2. Meanwhile mix remaining ingredients together in a large bowl
  3. Mix in cooked Pasta
  4. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend together

Friday, June 14, 2024

Hoff's Loaded Quesadillas

Hoff's Loaded Quesadillas

Yields: 7 Quesadillas x 4 = 28 pieces
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, soy-free




Ingredients:
  • 14 Soft Corn Tortillas
  • 1/2 cup Rice
  • 1 can Refried Beans
  • 1 Red Pepper (thinly sliced)
  • 1 medium Sweet Onion (halfmoon slices)
  • 1 cartoon sliced Mushrooms
  • 1 Zucchini (thinly sliced)
  • Vegan Liquid Mozzarella


Directions:
  1. Spread Pepper, Onions, Mushrooms, & Zucchini on a baking sheet, air-fry at 400 degrees for 15 minutes
  2. Preheat Cuisinart Griddler or non-stick frying pan
  3. Meanwhile heat Refried Beans
  4. Mix Rice, Pepper, Onions, Mushrooms, & Zucchini into Refried Beans
  5. Spread Refried Beans mixture onto 1 Tortilla, top with Cheese, finish with another Tortilla
  6. Brown each side of Quesadilla
  7. Cut into triangles with a pizza cutter or large knife
  8. Serve with Salsa of choice!

Hoff Thoughts: The Cheese & Refried Beans act like a glue to hold the Quesadilla together.


Friday, June 7, 2024

Vegan Liquid Mozzarella

 Vegan Liquid Mozzarella

Yields: about 1 cup, enough for 2 Pizzas
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, gluten-free, soy-free

Ingredients: 
  • 1 cup Water 
  • 1/2 cup Cashews or Chickpeas
  • 1/4 cup (4 tbsp) Tapioca Starch or Flour (same thing)
  • 2 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
  • 1 tsp Lactic Acid or Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt 
Directions: 
  1. Blend ingredients together using a Vitamix for 5 minutes (once the motor starts to drag, Cheese is ready)
  2. Immediately transfer Cheese to storage container or use, will continue to thicken as it cools (clean carafe immediately)

Hoff Thoughts: This liquid cheese works for pizza, lasagna, grilled cheese (increase Nutritional Yeast to 1/2 cup), quesadillas, Reuben’s, “meat”ball subs & mushroom cheese “steaks.”