I’m sure most of you have heard of Emily Von Euw of This Rawsome Vegan Life. She’s a superstar vegan food blogger and author of two published cookbooks, Rawsome Vegan Baking and 100 Best Juices, Smoothies and Healthy Snacks.
I reviewed Rawsome Vegan Baking on the blog last year and I use the book often when I’m in need of a quick, whole food, sweet treat!
I hadn’t tried Emily’s Totally Tahini Cups with Coffee Cream Filling from her book yet but after making my Sweet Spiced Tahini Protein Balls I was ready to try another sweet tahini recipe.
MY LATEST VIDEOSI went with a variation of Emily’s tahini cups and they are absolutely to die for! Be careful, these are highly addictive. Like insanely, melt-in-your-mouth, perfectly sweet, creamy, decadent goodness that you just can’t get enough of.
You’ll find the recipe down below but first Emily has been kind enough to share some of her best tips for eating a plant-based diet. Have a read!
On Eating Out…
“Don’t be afraid to customize your order. You are the customer and you deserve to get a delicious meal like everyone else. If you don’t see anything that’s already vegan, then take notice of ingredients they have in the kitchen.
For example: they might have a salad with spinach and cheese, a meat burger with mushrooms, tomatoes and onions, and a rice dish with chicken – you know they have spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions and rice!
Ask them to make you a stir fry with the veggies, rice and perhaps some olive oil. This is usually a last resort, since I often simply ask for the animal products to be swapped with veggies. For example: instead of sour cream with my Mexican food, I’ll ask for extra guacamole. ”
On Grocery Shopping…
“Since I eat a whole foods vegan diet, I eat a lot. I eat at least 4 bananas a day, as well as a couple pounds of vegetables and greens. So when I grocery shop, I go big. When I see yams on sale, I buy them all and keep them in the garage so they don’t go bad. Alternatively you could bake them all or add them to a big batch of soup and keep it in the freezer.
I buy whole boxes of bananas which saves me several dollars. I eat them until they get too ripe, then peel them and throw ’em in the freezer for banana ice cream! Also ask your grocer if they have any extra produce they need to get rid of. I have been given bags of ripe mangoes for free by doing this.
And also eye up the culled section – a shelf in most grocery stores where there is packages of discounted fruit and veg (because it’s about to go bad). Bring it home and add it to smoothies or soups right away! To save money in general: stock up on bananas, potatoes, rice and beans.”
On Supplementation…
“I recommend all vegans take a B complex or at least a B12 every few weeks. Or throw some Vega into your smoothies every few days. And make sure you get enough sunshine; if you can’t, take a vitamin D supplement ever few weeks. Eat enough iron (rich in figs, nuts, cacao and grains).
Get your blood checked every 6 months or so to make sure everything’s on track. If you’r low in something, find out what whole foods are rich in that mineral, vitamin or nutrient. Eating lots of dark leafy greens on a regular basis will help with everything. Eat healthy because you deserve to feel good and live long.”
On Vegan Meat Substitutes…
“Vegan meat substitutes are really helpful for people who like protein-rich, meat-textured foods, especially when they might be transiting into a meat-free diet. Personally I prefer eating whole foods and celebrating plants, but to each their own!
Are meat substitutes healthy? Not really, but if you only have them every once and awhile they certainly aren’t gonna do any damage. Some are better than others. Look at the ingredients or ask for them (if you’re in a restaurant) to make sure you’re comfortable eating whatever it is.”
On Meal Planning…
Make soups, curries, or stir frys in large amounts, then portion it out into the freezer or fridge and there ya go! Meals for the work week!
On Why She’s Vegan…
“I’m vegan because I care about animals. I eat a whole foods, plant-based diet because I care about the planet and my health.”
Thanks for the great tips, Emily! Now without further, ado….I present to you, Salted Caramel Tahini Cups.
PrintSalted Caramel Tahini Cups
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Prep Time: 10 mins - Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 10
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Cuisine: Vegan
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- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/2 cup raw tahini
- 1 tsp pure maple syrup (optional)
- 1 cup packed, pitted dates
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Soak the dates in hot water for 10 minutes.
- White they’re soaking, mix the melted coconut oil, tahini and maple syrup together in a bowl.
- Add 1 tbsp of the mixture into 10 muffin liners and place in the freezer to harden. They should only take 5-10 minutes to harden completely.
- Blend the dates with the sea salt until completely smooth and creamy.
- Divide the date mixture by spoonfuls into the muffin liners and pour the remaining tahini mixture over top. Spreading around a little so they’re somewhat flat.
- Place back in the freezer until hardened, about 20-30 minutes.
- Store in the freezer.
Notes
You can definitely make them without the added maple syrup but I preferred the tahini layer with just a hint of sweetness. It’s up to you. I’ve made them with and without and it’s good both ways!
For treats like these, I use silicone baking cups similar to these ones. I find they work better than paper liners and they last forever!
Adapted from Rawsome Vegan Baking by Emily Von Euw.
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Meredith @ Unexpectedly Magnificent
Oooh, I am all about salted caramel. These look scrumptious!
Amy @ The Little Honey Bee
Love all the tahini deliciousness you’ve been posting – I will pick up a jar tomorrow and will likely be making your protein balls!
katie
These look so good. What could I use to replace the oil? We follow Dr. Mcdougall’s plant based oil free diet. Thanks!
Deryn
Unfortunately you won’t be able to sub out the oil in these, the coconut oil is required to help them harden up. Coconut butter may possibly work though, you could try that. Thanks!
Deborah
these look and sound amazing, I got the ingredients just now but am just a little confused about what looks like small crunchy caramel pieces…is that just a function of the freezing? Thanks!
theveganjunction
Those look like quite the nice treat. And some good tips on how to save money on produce!
Jennifer
As I was making these, I was 100% sure I was going to hate them. I’m not a fan of dates and I hated the smell as I was attempting to get them mashed up. My food processor was too big for the amount I had and my VitaMix was having issues getting stuck. Eventually I got them to a point where I thought they would be ok. I put them in the freezer and I took a deep breath as I took a bite. I was so surprised. I took some to my trainer and her family loved them too. I even got my incredibly picky daughter to try a bite and she even liked them. Shocking. So I’m glad I took a chance and made these. I have two more sitting in my freezer and I can’t wait to enjoy them.
Tammy
My oldest daughter and I spent Saturday making a vegan feast. We made the tahini cups and we were amazed and impressed. Definitely a recipe that will be made again and again. So easy and quick to make too. We are thinking about using mini baking cups next time.
Deryn
Sounds amazing! I’m comin’ over next time!
Bryce Mulder
Okay so… let me say this first… I am not a vegan at all, in fact with the amount of meat I eat some may call me the Anti-Vega *blush*…. but I just made these and they are delicious…. Thank you so much…
Anni Morgan
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Fabulous recipes and photos.
Anni
Deryn
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Pete
As a current restaurant owner of 5 venues, I take exception to your comment
On Eating Out…
“Don’t be afraid to customize your order. You are the customer and you deserve to get a delicious meal like everyone else.
I really think you have it all wrong. Yes you can omit the chicken, but you can’t go and make your own dish. The restaurant does what it does and if you dont like it then don’t go. Trust me, we don’t want customers like you.
It is the restaurants choice to choose what they want to serve, as it is your choice whether to dine there or not.
Would you go to a car dealership and say “I see you have the wheels, the motor, the body chasis that I like, but I don’t want this shape car, can I have it with a different shaped car but everything else ? No, you go to another car dealership to get the car shape you want.
Go to a vegan restaurant instead
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april
I need the calorie count please??
Deryn
Hi April, sorry I don’t have a calorie count for these as I didn’t weigh the the ingredients when I first made the recipe. You can add the ingredients to a free online nutrition info calculator or use My Fitness Pal to calculate the calories. I hope you enjoy them!!
Sabrina
Soooo tasty! A delicious little snack that curbs my sugar/chocolate craving and my lil boys love them too. Thanks for sharing
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zoe
Just made these, very tasty
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Annb
I rated it on how it sounds. Don’t have all ingredients yet. The question I have is “ what is tahini? Sorry, not a vegan but the picture reminded me of a white chocolate Reese’s cup and had to drop in and check it out!
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Deryn
Tahini is a paste made from sesame seeds, much like peanut butter or almond butter. It’s common and you should be able to find it in any well-stocked grocery store. It’s one of my favourite foods! Hope you enjoy these 🙂