Vegan Cupcake Revolution Declaration #1:We will bake with our own hands; we will frost with our own icing; we will speak with our own mouths full.
I looked around at all of the people, sitting around me, eating. I glanced at a man, sitting close to me, who had licked his soup bowl clean then picked up a chocolate cupcake topped with lush, swirling mountains of carmel frosting goodness. He took a bite, then another, then another. I smiled and said quietly to my husband, "The vegan cupcake revolution has just begun."
"What?" he said.
"Look at all these people, happily eating their cupcakes, their VEGAN cupcakes, and they don't even know it! What a perfect way to slowly take over the world," I said with a wink.
I suppose I did go a little overboard with the cupcake making.
And I had so much fun doing it.
I don't want to mislead anyone, these babies certainly don't qualify as a "whole-food." However I must proudly say what they are refined sugar free (with the exception of the sprinkles, I used Sucanant, even the chocolate candies are vegan, they are the Sunspire brand), gluten-free (my flours of choice were sweet rice flour & quinoa flour), dairy-free, and oil-free (although the frosting does contain EarthBalance margarine), and they tasted divine, if I do say so myself.
My yearning for sweet things has greatly diminished since times of old, when I needed a treat nearly every time I opened my mouth, but I do enjoy making treats for family and friends, and it is fun to have a little naughty something now and again, don't you think?
They do look delicious! I'm curious as to how you made the frosting? Sucanat powdered sugar too?
ReplyDeleteMmmmmmmm! They look fabulous.
ReplyDelete3 days vegan for me ... and going strong. I can't believe how good I feel, how much energy. Wahoo!
Abbie, yes, I did make powdered sugar out of sucanant. I'll post the recipe tomorrow when my eyeballs aren't falling out of my head.
ReplyDeleteDeja, way to go. Dr. Atwood, among others suggests 4 stages to transitioning: about 3-6 weeks each. Gradually you wean yourself off animal products, refined stuff, and oils. The final stage is full on plant-based diet. Others, suggest cutting it cold turkey, that way you REALLY feel the difference. Most people at some point experience withdrawals and cleansing. This is not "protein deficiency" going on (have you ever met anyone with a protein deficiency? a protein deficiency is most likely a calorie defeciency unless all you're consuming is soda pop). Once you get over this hump, and you will, everything is so much easier. I can honestly say it has been years since I have looked at a piece of meat and wanted to eat it, or even cheese, milk, anything animal based. In fact I saw a billboard today with a huge picture of a steak, and it made me feel nauseated. I thought, people look at the bloody piece of half cooked cow rump, and salivate? Something is definately wrong with that. Omnivores don't understand this, but if they went without meat for awhile (more than just a day, or even a month), they would! The key to successful transitioning is to keep your tummy full. Translation: make sure you're well stocked with lots of goodies, and you gotta get used to eating a lot. I know that sounds funny, but no skimpy portions. Especially when it comes to salads and raw fruits and veggies. Anyway, this reply is getting way too long, but I'm just so excited you're moving along. Have you got a great cookbook? That's another excellent key to staying motivated: see all of yummy recipes that you want to try out.
One other thing Deja, here's a unsolicited piece of advice: Discover new vegan foods on an ongoing basis; this is really the key to making a healthful and sustainable transition without sacrifice.
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