Raspberry Cream Cheese made in the Thermomix

One place that I miss from Canada is Tim Hortons! It is a donut & coffee chain that feels like home. I wouldn't rank their coffee as the greatest but my favourite treats from there are raisin tea biscuits, cinnamon sugar cake donuts, and a toasted sesame seed bagel with strawberry cream cheese. Yum...I'm getting hungry now! 

Sweet, fruit flavoured cream cheese isn't only found at Tim Hortons, it is a regular grocery item...and an item that I miss here is Australia! So, when we picked up some bagels (hard to find here as well) this week I whined that they'd be so much better with my favouirite cream cheese. Then I thought duh! I have a Thermomix- I can make it myself! No added preservatives, colours and any flavour I would like!

Try this light, fruity, spread on toasted bread or bagels or use as a dip or topping for fruit salad and you will be making it a favourite of your own!

Ingredients:

100g frozen raspberries

Dash of water

250g cream cheese  

25g agave syrup

Method:

Chop berries and water speed 4, 5 seconds. Scrape down bowl.

Add cream cheese and agave. 

Mix 20 seconds speed 4.

Easy and delicious! 

Happy Thermomixing :)

Strawberry Banana 'Ice Cream' in the Thermomix

Forget about sugar loaded store bought ice cream and icey poles. On a hot day, like the 30+ week we have been having in Perth, whip this sugar-free vegan 'ice cream' for you and the kids! Pour rum or vodka into mixture and pop in the freezer for a bit should you need an adult fix ;)

Makes 1 serve

Ingredients & Method:

1 frozen banana, halved

150g whole frozen strawberries (even keep the tops on!) 

40-60g cold water

Place fruit into TM bowl. Chop into a fine mixture 20 seconds, speed 6. 

Insert butterfly. Add 40g of water to start and whip 30 seconds, speed 4. Scrape down lid and very top of bowl if there is any mixture left unwhipped. Add in 10-20g of water to whip in rest of mixture 10 seconds, speed 4. 

Voila! Serve immediately.

Tip: Put this mixture into icey pole or ice cube trays and freeze. 

15 Minute Veggie Soup in the Thermomix

I whipped up this soup for two today in 15 minutes! I mean...hello! The Thermomix just demands that you do things from scratch and eat healthy because it's just SOOOOOO EASY!!!!

Ingredients:

1 clove garlic
1 small onion
1 tbsp stock
500 g water
2 carrots, roughly chopped
1 potato, roughly chopped
100 g pumpkin, roughly chopped
3 stalks corriander
Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

Add garlic and onion to TM bowl. Chop 2 seconds, speed 7.
Add water and stock to TM bowl.

Put TM basket into TM bowl.
Add veggies and corriander to TM basket. Cook 12 minutes, Varoma, speed 3.

Tip veggies into TM bowl. Slowly puree the soup for 1 minute, gradually up to speed 9.

Season and serve. 

So easy and delicious. Happy Thermomixing!

Gluten, Dairy, Yeast and Grain Free Bread Rolls

These taste really good! Don't be fooled by the title, free from all of the above actually lends itself to a light, airy roll with a bit of chew. I was in awe the first time I tasted them, of course I was thinking the worst! But alas, the Thermomix and the creativity it generates, has proved itself to be the best kitchen tool I've ever had! I found this recipe on the Thermomix Recipe Community!

Ingredients:

200 g almonds
25 g psyllium husks
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
3 egg whites
21/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
250 g boiling water

Method:

Preheat oven to 170.

Add almonds and psyllium husks to TM bowl. Mill 10 seconds, speed 9.
Add baking powder and salt to TM bowl. Mix TURBO, 2 times.
Put lid and MC on.

Add the egg whites, using the lid to crack your egg and MC to let the egg white trickle down and keep the yolk from accidentally falling in. Add the vinegar on the lid, trickling around the MC. Knead, 20 seconds.

Add BOILING water through lid with MC on, to allow a slow trickle and immediately knead for 1 minute.

The mixture will be very wet but gooey. Use your spatula to spoon out onto TM mat. Section off 8 rolls and place on lined baking tray. You will be able to grab the dough easily enough to do this.

Bake for 50-60 minutes, until golden on bottom and cooked through (push top of roll and it will bounce back). Let cool completely on cooling rack. 

Serve with soup, or make into a sandwich! Yummy!

Happy Thermomixing!

Paleo Cookies in the Thermomix

These cookies can be eaten without guilt! I chucked a few things from my pantry together to create this concoction when I was busting for a banana flavoured baked goodie. Hope you like!

Ingredients:

2 ripe bananas
20 g walnuts
25 g ground flax
1 tbsp chia seeds
2 tbsp coconut
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 tbsp orange zest
60 g coconut flour (or GF flour)
Dash of cinnamon

Method:

Preheat oven to 180.

Add all ingredients to TM bowl. Mix 5 seconds, speed 5.

Spoon onto a lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until slightly golden. Let cool completely on cooling rack.

Happy Thermomixing!

Chocolate Protein Balls in the Thermomix

A new version of healthy, snack sized balls. Chocolate flavour, no sugar added and an amazing texture. Pop one of these for dessert and I'm sure you'll be satisfied!

Ingredients:

60 g almonds

60 g cashews

30 g sunflower seeds

30 g pumpkin seeds

120 g dates

60 g sultanas

1 tsp vanilla

2 tbsp cocoa

Desiccated coconut to top, optional

Method:

Add all ingredients, except coconut to TM bowl. Mix 1 minute, speed 9.

Tip contents out onto your TM mat. Roll into bite-sized balls.

Roll balls in coconut! Refrigerate until firm...and try not to eat them all at once! Hehe.

Happy Thermomixing!

Spicy Red Pepper Dip in the Thermomix

Last night we went to a Matt Corby concert at the Fremantle Arts Centre and needed a yummy snack to enjoy during the music! I took at look at some dips at the shops last week to get inspiration for flavour combinations and was excited to come home and make a fresh and preservative free dip! Here is my first creation...it was really yummy and not too spicy so don't worry!

Ingredients and Method:

1 garlic clove
250 g cream cheese
60 g roasted red peppers
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp chili flakes
1 tsp salt

Add all ingredients to TM bowl. Mix 20 seconds, speed 4. Or until desired consistency. Serve!

Vegan Custard in the Thermomix

I've never had custard but everyone always rants and raves about it so I've been dying to try it! My favourite Thermo consultant inspired me to give it a go and voila...here is my vegan version. I thought it tasted very nice but I might have preferred it chilled, so tomorrow I will indulge in leftovers :) I don't have anything to compare it to but I quite liked this alternative dessert that's sugar, egg and dairy free! I combined a few recipes online to suit what was in my pantry tonight!

1 tin coconut milk

30g light agave syrup

1tsp vanilla

50g arrowroot flour

1/4 tsp salt 

Vegan chocolate shaved to serve

Put all ingredients in TM bowl and cook 6 minutes, 90º, speed 4. Serve. 

Happy Thermomixing!

Raspberry Fruity Dream Thermomix

I've perfected the single serve of Fruity Dream which is both a positive AND negative! I am loving the guilt free pleasure for dessert most nights (!), but I have so many other things I could try! Here it is...try and resist...

Ingredients: 

50g raw sugar

200g frozen raspberries

Cold water

Method: 

Mill sugar 10 seconds, speed 9.

Add berries and chop 10 seconds, speed 8. 

Insert butterfly. Add water (a few splashes, you have to listen out to see if more is needed depending on the berries- if the blade/butterfly isn't turning add more through top hole. Mix 30 seconds, speed 3. 

Eat! Happy Thermomixing!

Power Breakfast in the Thermomix!

This is a basic recipe from the everyday cookbook, one you must try! The protein rich, moist and naturally sweet mixture is sure to start your day off well :)

Ingredients:

40g fresh or desiccated coconut

40g almonds or nuts of your choice

40g dates or dried fruit of your choice

1 apple, quartered

Method:

Add all ingredients to the TM bowl. Lock TM bowl and pulse 2-3 times, 1 second, TURBO.

Happy Thermomixing!

Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Using Thermomix

One of the most comforting smells in the world is cookies baking in the oven :) This recipe is a family tradition and promises a soft, chewy cookie with hints of cinnamon and delicious raisins throughout. As a snack with morning tea or to satisfy your sweet tooth I know you will love these cookies!

Ingredients:

180g dairy free margarine

200g brown sugar

100g raw sugar

60g non dairy milk

1 tsp vanilla

250g gluten free plain flour*

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

200g rolled oats*

125g raisins/sultanas 

Method:

Preheat oven to 180. Line baking sheet with baking paper. 

Add margarine, sugars, milk and vanilla to TM bowl. Mix 10 seconds, speed 3. Scrape down bowl. 

Add flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt to TM bowl. Mix 20 seconds, speed 5. 

Add oats and raisins. Lock TM bowl, 10-20 seconds, knead. 

Use a 1/4 measuring cup to scoop out mixture onto baking sheet. Leave space for cookies to spread slightly. (I can fit 12 cookies on my edgeless baking sheet). Bake 12-15 minutes, or until golden. Will firm up slightly upon cooling. Transfer baking paper and cookies onto cooling rack. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving!

*If you are not allergic to the gluten in oats, you will see this recipe is gluten free!