Month: March 2023

Veganizing the Famous TikTok Tuncado Recipe with Smoked Tofu

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Hi Savvys,

The TikTok Tuncado recipe has taken the internet by storm with its unique combination of tuna, avocado, and seasonings. I wanted to veganize this recipe with smoked tofu!  In this blog post, I’ll show you how to make a vegan version of the TikTok Tuncado recipe using smoked tofu instead of tuna and made gluten free using The Thin Artisan Flatbread from Little Northern Bakehouse.  I also used furikake to add some fishiness to the smoked tofu that you would usually find in canned tuna.  My toddler and infant loved this “tuna” salad as much as I did and it will definitely be added to the lunch rotation!

Now set forth and be savvy!

~Makes 2 servings of tuna

Ingredients

  • 2 Gluten Free Flatbreads of your choice – I used 1 package of Thin Artisan Flatbread from Little Northern Bakehouse
  • Block of Smoked Tofu – 180 g
  • 2 tbsp vegan mayo
  • 1 tsp furikake
  • 1 tbsp vegan pesto (store bought or homemade)
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 Roma tomato, sliced

Directions

  1. Shred the smoked tofu on a box grater
  2. Add in the vegan mayo and furikake, mix until well combined
  3. Cut each flat bread in half
  4. Spread the pesto on 2 of the halves of the flat bread
  5. Divide the tofu mixture in half and spread on top of the flatbread topped with pesto
  6. Add half of the sliced avocado to each flatbread
  7. Add half of the sliced tomato to each flatbread
  8. Close the sandwich with the other half of the flatbread
  9. Press in a panini maker for a minute, rotate then press for another minute to get the criss-cross grill marks
  10. Serve and enjoy!

Chewy Vegan Oatmeal and Raisin Cookies

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Hi Savvys,

I developed a hobby for cooking and baking at a very young age.  I have early memories of watching my mom bake cakes and muffins where she allowed me to participate, which helped me develop my own confidence and skills in the kitchen.  When I first started to bake on my own, the first thing I learned how to bake were oatmeal cookies.  I still feel nostalgic almost 20 years later making this recipe. 

To make these cookies healthier, I love adding raisins and whatever nuts you have on hand to make these feel appropriate for both breakfast and as a dessert.  I also prefer my cookies to be mini and bite sized and used a mini cookie scooper to shape these, but feel free to make them larger if that’s what you desire.

Hope you guys enjoy this recipe.

Now set forth and be savvy!

~makes 48 cookies

Ingredients

  • 2 flax egg (2 tbsp ground flax seed, 6 tbsp hot water) OR 6 tbsp of aquafaba
  • 1 cup vegan butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 ½ cup white flour
  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ cup raisins
  • ½ cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. If using a flax egg, make your flax egg by mixing the ground flax seed and water in a bowl, set aside.
  3. Cream the butter and sugars together in a stand mixer (or with an electric mixer or by hand).
  4. Add the flax egg and mix until well incorporated.
  5. Add the flour, oats, baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla extract and salt and mix until well combined
  6. Using a wooden spoon or spatula, mix in the raisins, chocolate chips and walnuts (or whatever nuts you have on hand)
  7. Using a cookie scooper, scoop out about 1 tbsp of the batter and place on a cookie sheet and flatten with the back of your spoon
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes and enjoy!

3Toddler Friendly Activities to Help with Around the House

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Hi Savvys,

Toddlers are naturally curious and always want to lend a helping hand.  Whenever we are doing chores around the house, we see this as an opportunity to engage our toddler by allowing him to “help us”.  Not only are we able to continue on with our weekly chores, but it allows us to bond as well as burn some much-needed energy, especially during the winter months when it’s hard to get outdoors!

See below for 3 toddler friendly activities you can include your toddler in!

  1. I don’t know about your toddler, but my toddler is absolutely obsessed with water.  In the summer time, we have a water table that he likes to play with in the backyard, however during the winter months, it’s hard to get some water play.  Since I water my plants once a week, I decided to include him in this activity!  With a spray bottle or a small measuring cup, I allow him (with supervision) to help water the plants.  It also allows me to teach him the importance of taking care of plants!
  2. I reserve my intensive meal preps for the weekend when my husband is home and can watch the little ones.  But sometimes during the week, especially when my toddler has a lot of energy, I like to bake with him.  This is a great way for me to share my passion of cooking with him while also teaching him life long skills.  I like to set out all of my ingredients on the counter and we will measure the ingredients together.  His job is dumping and taste tester!
  3. The third activity is usually one he helps out with my husband, since my husband does the majority of the cleaning around the house.  We will allow him to help wipe down any spills and press the on button for the vacuum.  It’s also great because it teaches him the importance of cleaning up after yourself.  We’re lucky because our toddler loves to clean up his own toys after he is finished playing.

I hope these activities help inspire you to look for opportunities to include your toddler in your daily routine.  Not only will it serve as great bonding time but it will also help teach your little one life long skills!

Comment below on what activities you like to share with your toddler!

Now set forth and be savvy!