Apple & Blackberry Vegan Crumble

I know a lot of people who claim they don't like fruit in puddings. If this sounds like you, stop reading immediately. For me fruit is at its best in a pudding. Particularly stewed fruit. Warm, tangy, comforting...it really doesn't get any better! I have been craving an apple crumble for a few days now. When I came across some delicious looking blackberries in my local farm shop I knew they would be the perfect accompaniment. 

This recipe is incredibly easy. You'll be tucking into a big bowl of crumble in no time. 

2 small/medium apples

1/2 cup blackberries 

Cinnamon 

Maple syrup 

Rolled oats

Water

Coconut oil 

Peel and chop the apples, add to a pan along with 1/4 cup of water, 3 tablespoons cinnamon and 1 tablespoon maple syrup. Simmer on a low heat for about 15 minuets, the apples will slowly start to soak up the water. Keep a close eye on the apples as you don't want them to burn! Once most of the water is gone add the blackberries, a teaspoon of coconut oil and a splash more water. Stir for a couple of minuets then add the mixture to an oven proof dish. Leave to one side whilst you prepare the oats. 

In a mixing bowl add 1 cup of oats, 2 tablespoons cinnamon, 1 tablespoon and 1 tablespoon coconut oil. Mix everything together then sprinkle the oats evenly over the stewed fruit mixture. Bake in the oven at 180C for 25/30 mins. 

Enjoy!

Avocado & Cacao Mousse

This vegan chocolate mousse its unbelievable. It took me a good while to convince myself that what I was eating was actually packed full of goodness and super healthy. Its so rich and creamy its hard to believe its main ingredient is a vegetable!! 

I ate it as a post workout snack, but it would also work really well as an indulgent breakfast or an after dinner treat. 

1 Avocado

1/2 Banana

2 tbsp Maple Syrup 

1 tbsp Cinnamon

1 tbsp Ginger

Its as simple as popping everything into a food processor and whizzing it altogether until its completely smooth. Pop it into the fridge and leave for about an hour - its best served cold. The next part is the best bit - the toppings!! Its completely up to you what you jazz your mousse up with. In this instance I added chopped pecans and pumpkin seeds. 

Almost any nut/berry/seed will go perfectly.