Vegan Pineapple-Cheez Danish

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 3
Indulge in the sweet and tangy flavors of our Vegan Pineapple-Cheez Danish!
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

10 min

Cook

18 min

Ready In

28 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon tahini
2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 lb firm tofu ( about half a package of regular water-packed tofu )
1 teaspoon nutritional yeast
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 dash salt
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 can unsweetened crushed canned pineapple

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
195
Sugar
12g
Fat
4g
Our Vegan Pineapple-Cheez Danish is a delicious breakfast pastry that can satisfy your sweet tooth without all the guilt. Made with a flavorful blend of tahini, orange juice concentrate, and maple syrup, our danish is filled with creamy tofu and tangy crushed pineapple. This recipe is vegan-friendly and low in fat, making it a healthy indulgence for any morning. The pineapple adds a satisfying texture and taste of tropics to the dish, while the tofu filling provides a punch of protein to keep you feeling full all morning long!

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2.Use a food processor to blend the tahini, orange juice concentrate, maple syrup, tofu, nutritional yeast, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
3.Take the breadcrumbs in a bowl.
4.Grease a muffin pan with cooking spray.
5.Place a little less than 1 tablespoon of the breadcrumbs in each muffin cup.
6.Top with a generous spoon of the tofu filling.
7.Then top with some of the crushed pineapple.
8.Finally, top with another spoon of the tofu filling.
9.Sprinkle more breadcrumbs on top of each Danish.
10.Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown on top.

PROS

Contains healthy ingredients such as tofu and pineapple that are full of protein, vitamins, and minerals.
This recipe is also vegan and low in fat.

CONS

May not be suitable for those with soy or gluten allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Tofu is an excellent source of protein, iron, and calcium. It may also reduce the risk of heart disease and breast cancer. Pineapple contains bromelain, an enzyme that aids digestion. It also contains vitamin C and manganese, which are important for bone and skin health.

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