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		<title>Cranberry apple spice overnight oatmeal</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2014 15:05:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nicole]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Happy almost Christmas! Can you believe it&#8217;s almost here? This is likely a very busy week for many of you, since you&#8217;re either a) running around like a crazy person trying to find last-minute gifts, b) have a whole lot of prepping, cooking, baking and gift wrapping to do, or c) are already in holiday [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>Happy almost Christmas! Can you believe it&#8217;s almost here?</p>
<p>This is likely a very busy week for many of you, since you&#8217;re either a) running around like a crazy person trying to find last-minute gifts, b) have a whole lot of prepping, cooking, baking and gift wrapping to do, or c) are already in holiday mode and spending quality time with family and friends. Or perhaps you&#8217;re having a nice quiet week on your own, which is cool too!</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-8059 size-full" src="/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/DSC_0179-11.jpg" alt="Cranberry Apple Spice Overnight Oatmeal | A Dash of Compassion" width="550" height="440" /></p>
<p>In any case, I&#8217;ll keep this post short and sweet, much like the recipe&#8212;which I couldn&#8217;t wait to share with you because, well, I&#8217;m in love with this wholesome, make-ahead meal and I think it would make a fantastic seasonal Christmas morning breakfast. If you&#8217;ve got a house full of guests or a handful of little ones running around with excitement after Santa&#8217;s visit, and you know you won&#8217;t have much time to prep a decent morning meal, this cranberry apple spice overnight oatmeal is your solution.<span id="more-8052"></span></p>
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<p>It&#8217;s super simple: stir together the oatmeal ingredients the night before and pop it in the fridge. In the morning, you&#8217;ll be all ready to go! I loved eating this oatmeal cold, but if you prefer something warm, just put it in a saucepan and gently heat until warmed through. Really, it&#8217;s delicious either way.</p>
<p>You can also serve this with toppings like chopped nuts, shredded coconut, pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, more cranberries, etc. to make it even more fun!</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-8061 size-full" src="/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/DSC_0161-11.jpg" alt="Cranberry Apple Spice Overnight Oatmeal | A Dash of Compassion" width="550" height="688" /></p>
<p>Well, I guess this is it for 2014. I&#8217;ve got lots more recipes and reviews lined up for the new year, so be sure to check back soon.</p>
<p>Happy holidays!</p>
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<p><strong>Yield:</strong> <span class="yield">3 to 4 small servings</span></p>
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<h3 style="clear:left">Ingredients:</h3>
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<li>2 cups rolled oats</li>
<li>2 tbsp chia seeds</li>
<li>3/4 tsp ground cinnamon</li>
<li>1/4 tsp allspice</li>
<li>pinch of sea salt</li>
<li>2 cups nondairy milk</li>
<li>1/2 cup <a href="/2014/12/slow-cooker-cranberry-applesauce/" target="_blank">cranberry applesauce</a> (see note)</li>
<li>1/4 cup pure maple syrup</li>
<li>2 tsp blackstrap molasses (don't skip this!)</li>
<li>1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries</li>
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<h3 style="clear:left">Directions:</h3>
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<li>In a large mixing bowl, stir together all ingredients, except the cranberries, until combined. Stir in the cranberries. Cover and refrigerate overnight, or if you want to eat sooner, allow to sit for at least one hour.</li>
<li>Serve cold, or transfer to a large saucepan and heat over medium-low, stirring frequently, until warmed through. Add more nondairy milk to thin out, if desired. Serve with chopped nuts, shredded coconut, pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, more cranberries, etc. to make it even more fun!</li>
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<div class="notes"><p>Note: I created this recipe using my own <a href="/2014/12/slow-cooker-cranberry-applesauce/" target="_blank">slow cooker cranberry applesauce</a> but it can be substituted with store-bought unsweetened applesauce if that's all you've got.</p>
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		<title>Pumpkin spice popcorn</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2014 14:55:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nicole]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It took me  almost two years to figure out how to make my own flavoured popcorn. That&#8217;s a long time to go without popcorn. I&#8217;m not just talking about the air-popped, coconut-oil and nooch-sprinkled stuff that has become most people&#8217;s movie night treat. It&#8217;s the stuff that, much like Cracker Jack, is coated in a crunchy, or [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>It took me  almost two years to figure out how to make my own flavoured popcorn.</p>
<p>That&#8217;s a <em>long</em> time to go without popcorn.</p>
<p>I&#8217;m not just talking about the air-popped, coconut-oil and nooch-sprinkled stuff that has become most people&#8217;s movie night treat. It&#8217;s the stuff that, much like <a href="http://www.fritolay.com/our-snacks/cracker-jack.html" target="_blank">Cracker Jack</a>, is coated in a crunchy, or sometimes even gooey, sweet glaze that makes you lick your fingers and want more.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-7894 size-full" src="/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/DSC_9077-1.jpg" alt="Pumpkin Spice Popcorn | A Dash of Compassion" width="550" height="688" /></p>
<p>You see, my obsession with candy-coated popcorn began almost two years ago when <a href="http://www.veganculinarycrusade.com" target="_blank">Lisa</a> and I discovered this totally <em>rad</em> chai masala popcorn at <a href="http://www.foodfightgrocery.com/" target="_blank">Food Fight!</a> in Portland, Oregon. It was made by a local company called <a href="http://www.eatmasalapop.com" target="_blank">Masala Pop</a>, and to say it was love at first bite would be an understatement. We were infatuated. We bought as many bags as we could fit into our carry-ons, and I&#8217;ve been dreaming about it ever since I inhaled the crumbs from the bottom of my last bag (I could only buy two).</p>
<p>Since then, we&#8217;ve been on a mission to create our own version. Lisa hit it big time when she came up with a chai-spiced popcorn that rivaled our original love&#8212;<em>psst</em>, you can find that recipe in our <a href="/ebooks/" target="_blank"><em>Edible Gifts</em></a> ebook. We&#8217;ve been playing with other flavours too, and today I wanted to share my latest favourite.<span id="more-7542"></span></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-7895 size-full" src="/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/DSC_9062-11.jpg" alt="Pumpkin Spice Popcorn | A Dash of Compassion" width="550" height="385" /></p>
<p>With cooler fall weather comes pumpkin everything, as you well know, so I thought it would be fun to add this flavour to the mix. Combine warming spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves with a little pumpkin puree and sweetener, and you&#8217;ve got yourself the perfect popcorn coating. Tuck yourself under a warm blanket in front of the boobtube (do people still say that?) with a big bowl of this crunchy, sweetly spiced corn. Or, better yet, package it up in little cellophane bags for awesome Halloween party favours. Your guests will be begging for the recipe. Enjoy!</p>
<p>And, don&#8217;t forget to enter my <a href="/2014/10/dark-chocolate-sweet-potato-black-bean-brownies-from-yumuniverse-a-giveaway/">GIVEAWAY</a> for a copy of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1940363241/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1940363241&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=adasofcom-20&amp;linkId=KMINYCMYWNW3OBOU" target="_blank"><em>YumUniverse</em></a> before October 23rd!</p>
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<p><strong>Yield:</strong> <span class="yield">Makes 6 cups</span></p>
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<h3 style="clear:left">Ingredients:</h3>
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<li>1/2 cup popcorn kernels</li>
<li>1/4 cup pumpkin puree</li>
<li>1/4 cup pure maple syrup</li>
<li>1/4 cup coconut sugar</li>
<li>3 tbsp coconut oil</li>
<li>1 tsp ground cinnamon</li>
<li>1/2 tsp ground ginger</li>
<li>1/4 tsp ground nutmeg</li>
<li>1/4 tsp allspice</li>
<li>1/4 tsp sea salt</li>
<li>1/8 tsp ground cloves</li>
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<h3 style="clear:left">Directions:</h3>
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<li>Preheat oven to 300F and line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.</li>
<li>Pop the popcorn kernels using an air-popper. If you don't own one, you can use your stove: Add 2 teaspoons of coconut oil to a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the popcorn kernels. Cover and allow to pop for 3 to 5 minutes, while moving the pot in circular motions around the burner, until the sound of popping slows down considerably. Pour the popcorn into a very large bowl.</li>
<li>In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, coconut sugar, coconut oil, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, sea salt and cloves. As soon as it comes to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until smooth and thick. Remove from heat and allow to cool for a minute or two.</li>
<li>Drizzle half the mixture over the popcorn and gently toss to coat using a large spoon or clean hands, until the popcorn is evenly coated. Drizzle on the remaining mixture and toss again until evenly coated.</li>
<li>Spread the popcorn onto the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, mixing gently halfway through. Allow to cool completely before serving. It will firm up as it cools.</li>
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		<title>Pumpkin brownie tarts (or pie)</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 18:29:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nicole]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a Thanksgiving dessert? Here in Canada, the obvious answer would be a creamy, nutmeg-spiked pumpkin pie with a light, flaky pastry crust. If you want to kick it up a notch this holiday, here is a delicious and unexpected dessert that combines spiced pumpkin with a rich, fudgy brownie base–no crust required!]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What&#8217;s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a Thanksgiving dessert? Here in Canada, the obvious answer would be a creamy, nutmeg-spiked pumpkin pie with a light, flaky pastry crust. If you want to kick it up a notch this holiday, here is a delicious and unexpected dessert that combines spiced pumpkin with a rich, fudgy brownie base<span lang="EN-US">–no crust required!</span> Of course, Martha Stewart has already thought of the <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/pumpkin-swirl-brownies" target="_blank">pumpkin and brownie combo</a>, but she hasn&#8217;t veganized it!</p>
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<p>Thanksgiving can be a sad holiday for animal-loving vegans, but it&#8217;s also an opportunity to visit with friends and family, reflect on all that we are thankful for, and share a beautiful meal together. I love holidays that give me the opportunity to share delicious and healthy vegan fare alongside my family&#8217;s traditional recipes.</p>
<p>This rich, after-dinner treat will definitely be on my table this holiday. It highlights the flavour and spices of pumpkin pie but it doesn&#8217;t involve the fussy and time-consuming aspects of chilling and rolling out a pie pastry crust. I loved how this dessert came out when I used individual tart pans with removable bottoms, but it also works using an 8-inch flan tin or springform pan. Enjoy!<span id="more-21"></span></p>
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<p><strong>Yield:</strong> <span class="yield">one 8-inch pie or 8 individual tarts</span></p>
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<h3 style="clear:left">Ingredients:</h3>
<div class="ingredient"><h4 id="zlrecipe-ingredient-0" class="ingredient-label">For the brownie layer:</h4>
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<li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-1" class="ingredient">3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-2" class="ingredient">1/4 cup cocoa powder</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-3" class="ingredient">2 tbsp arrowroot</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-4" class="ingredient">1/4 tsp baking soda</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-5" class="ingredient">1/4 tsp sea salt</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-6" class="ingredient">1 cup pureed pumpkin</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-7" class="ingredient">1/2 cup maple syrup</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-8" class="ingredient">2 tbsp sunflower or canola oil</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-9" class="ingredient">1 tsp pure vanilla extract</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-10" class="ingredient">4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted</li>
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<h4 id="zlrecipe-ingredient-12" class="ingredient-label">For the pumpkin layer:</h4>
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<li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-13" class="ingredient">1 cup pureed pumpkin</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-14" class="ingredient">1/4 cup maple syrup</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-15" class="ingredient">1/4 cup nondairy milk</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-16" class="ingredient">1 tsp pure vanilla extract</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-17" class="ingredient">2 tbsp arrowroot</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-18" class="ingredient">3/4 tsp ground cinnamon</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-19" class="ingredient">1/4 tsp ground ginger</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-20" class="ingredient">1/4 tsp ground nutmeg</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-21" class="ingredient">1/4 tsp ground allspice</li>
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<h3 style="clear:left">Directions:</h3>
<div class="instructions"><h4 id="zlrecipe-instruction-0" class="instruction-label">For the brownie layer:</h4>
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<li id="zlrecipe-instruction-1" class="instruction">Preheat the oven to 350F and oil 8 individual tart pans with removable bottoms (or an 8-inch flan tin or springform pan). Set aside.</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-instruction-2" class="instruction">In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, arrowroot, baking soda and salt.</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-instruction-3" class="instruction">In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, maple syrup, oil and vanilla extract.</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-instruction-4" class="instruction">Add the flour mixture to the pumpkin mixture and mix until just combined. Stir in the melted chocolate.</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-instruction-5" class="instruction">Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to press the brownie batter evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan(s). Set aside.</li>
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<h4 id="zlrecipe-instruction-6" class="instruction-label">For the pumpkin layer:</h4>
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<li id="zlrecipe-instruction-7" class="instruction">Whisk together the pumpkin, maple syrup, nondairy milk and vanilla extract in a large bowl.</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-instruction-8" class="instruction">In a small bowl, sift together the arrowroot, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and allspice.</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-instruction-9" class="instruction">Add the spice mixture to the pumpkin mixture and whisk to combine.</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-instruction-10" class="instruction">Spoon the pumpkin batter on top of the brownie layer in each tart pan, leaving a little room at the edges.</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-instruction-11" class="instruction">Bake at 350F for about 20 minutes (for an 8-inch pie, about 35 minutes) or until the brownie edge looks done and the outermost inch of the pumpkin filling is slightly cracked and set. Don't worry if the centre is still soft; it continues to firm up as the pie cools.</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-instruction-12" class="instruction">Allow the tart to cool to room temperature and then refrigerate for at least one hour to set. Place toasted pecan halves on top and drizzle with melted chocolate before serving, if desired.</li>
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<div class="source"><p>Brownie layer adapted from Isa's <a class="notes-link" href="http://vegancupcakes.wordpress.com/2007/09/17/pumpkin-pie-brownie/" target="_blank">pumpkin brownie recipe</a>.</p>
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		<title>Cinnamon spice crumble cake</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:34:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When the weather starts to cool down, much like this past week, I start craving my favourite cold-weather treat: a warm chai latte with almond milk and cinnamon. And nothing complements a steaming cup of joe like a delicious wedge of cinnamon spice crumble cake. ]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When the weather starts to cool down, much like this past week, I start craving my favourite cold-weather treat: a warm chai latte with almond milk and cinnamon. And nothing complements a steaming cup of joe like a delicious wedge of cinnamon spice crumble cake. This recipe is reminiscent of a coffee shop classic scented with cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg, but I kicked it up a notch by garnishing each slice with tart Granny Smith apples that have been roasted to caramelized perfection. This cake has a great crumb and is not too sweet, so if you prefer to go with sweeter apples, substitute two Fuji apples, which deliver a fragrant bonus and add a noticeable depth of flavour.</p>
<p>This will most definitely make you the star of your next Sunday brunch. Enjoy!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-577 size-large" src="/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/cinnamoncake1-550x366.jpg" alt="Cinnamon Spice Crumble Cake | A Dash of Compassion" width="550" height="366" /><span id="more-14"></span></p>
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<h2 class="fn">Cinnamon spice crumble cake</h2>
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<p><strong>Yield:</strong> <span class="yield">one 7-inch cake</span></p>
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<h3 style="clear:left">Ingredients:</h3>
<div class="ingredient"><h4 id="zlrecipe-ingredient-0" class="ingredient-label">Crumble topping:</h4>
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<li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-1" class="ingredient">1/4 cup spelt flour</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-2" class="ingredient">1/4 cup <a class="ingredient-link" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002MH15UI?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=adasofcom-20&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creativeASIN=B002MH15UI" target="_blank">Sucanat</a></li>
<li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-3" class="ingredient">1/2 tsp ground cinnamon</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-4" class="ingredient">pinch of sea salt</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-5" class="ingredient">1/4 cup chopped walnuts</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-6" class="ingredient">2 tbsp sunflower or canola oil</li>
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<h4 id="zlrecipe-ingredient-8" class="ingredient-label">Cake:</h4>
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<li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-9" class="ingredient">1/4 cup nondairy milk</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-10" class="ingredient">1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-11" class="ingredient">1 cup + 2 tbsp spelt flour</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-12" class="ingredient">1 tsp ground cinnamon</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-13" class="ingredient">1/2 tsp ground allspice</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-14" class="ingredient">1/8 tsp ground nutmeg</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-15" class="ingredient">1 tsp baking soda</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-16" class="ingredient">3/4 tsp baking powder</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-17" class="ingredient">1/4 tsp sea salt</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-18" class="ingredient">1/4 cup Sucanat</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-19" class="ingredient">1/4 cup maple syrup</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-20" class="ingredient">1/4 cup sunflower or canola oil</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-21" class="ingredient">1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-22" class="ingredient">1/2 tbsp ground flax + 1 tbsp water</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-23" class="ingredient">1 tsp vanilla extract</li>
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<h4>Roasted apples:</h4>
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<li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-0" class="ingredient">4 small Granny Smith apples</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-1" class="ingredient">1 tbsp ground cinnamon</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-2" class="ingredient">1/4 cup agave nectar</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-ingredient-3" class="ingredient">2 tbsp fresh lemon juice</li>
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<h3 style="clear:left">Directions:</h3>
<div class="instructions"><h4 id="zlrecipe-instruction-0" class="instruction-label">For the crumble topping:</h4>
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<li id="zlrecipe-instruction-1" class="instruction">Whisk together the flour, Sucanat, cinnamon and salt in a small bowl. Stir in the walnuts and oil and set aside.</li>
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<h4 id="zlrecipe-instruction-2" class="instruction-label">For the cake:</h4>
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<li id="zlrecipe-instruction-3" class="instruction">Whisk the soymilk and vinegar in a small bowl and set aside.</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-instruction-4" class="instruction">In a medium bowl, whisk together the spelt flour, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder and salt.</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-instruction-5" class="instruction">Grind the Sucanat briefly in a spice or coffee grinder. In a separate bowl, whisk together the ground Sucanat, maple syrup, oil, applesauce and vanilla, and then add the soymilk mixture.</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-instruction-6" class="instruction">Whisk the flax and water separately until foamy and then add to the liquid mixture above. Finally, add the flour mixture and mix until just combined.</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-instruction-7" class="instruction">Pour the cake batter into an oiled 7-inch springform pan. Crumble topping evenly over the cake batter.</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-instruction-8" class="instruction">Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool completely before serving. Garnish each piece with a spoonful of roasted apples (recipe below) and drizzle with 1 tsp of maple syrup.</li>
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<h4>For the roasted apples:</h4>
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<li id="zlrecipe-instruction-0" class="instruction">Peel, core and dice the apples into 1-inch cubes.</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-instruction-1" class="instruction">In a medium bowl, toss together the apples, cinnamon, agave nectar and lemon juice until the apples are completely coated.</li>
<li id="zlrecipe-instruction-2" class="instruction">Spread the mixture on a parchment lined baking pan. Bake the apples at 350 degrees on the center rack for 30 minutes, rotating the sheet halfway through. Cool completely. Roasted apples can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.</li>
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