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During the holidays, it can be easy to find yourself in a time crunch. Between gift shopping, traveling, and preparing for holiday events, finding the time to cook healthy and delicious meals can be a challenge. With the holiday season right around the corner, the Vegan Microwave Cookbook<\/a> is the perfect solution for preparing fast, easy, nutritious, and great-tasting meals!<\/p>\n The opening chapter includes tips for getting the best taste by using the most effective cookware, power levels, cook times, and methods specific to the meal. Most of the recipes in the Vegan Microwave Cookbook take less than 10 minutes to cook, and taste delicious. The recipe instructions feature nutrition facts, in addition to regular oven instructions too, in case you like the recipe but don\u2019t want to microwave it!<\/p>\n Try savory recipes such as:<\/strong> See sample recipe for Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Bars below (perfect for holiday parties or distributing in gift bags!):<\/p>\n Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Bars <\/strong>(makes 20)<\/p>\n 4 Tablespoons peanut butter In a medium bowl, mix together 4 Tablespoons peanut butter, sugars, margarine, tofu, and vanilla until fluffy. Total calories per bar: 106 Note: If using your oven instead of a microwave, preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease baking pan. Spread batter in pan. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. In a small saucepan, combine chips and peanut butter. Melt over low heat, stirring constantly. Frost bars and enjoy.<\/p>\n
\npotato casseroles
\nmushroom balls
\nlasagna
\ncreamy soups
\nhot beverages
\nand many more!
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\nDessert recipes include:<\/strong>
\ncinnamon coffee cake biscuits
\npumpkin bread
\nginger snap crust
\nand many more!<\/p>\n
\n\u00bc cup vegan sugar
\n\u00bc cup vegan brown sugar
\n3 Tablespoons vegan margarine
\n2 Tablespoons soft tofu
\n\u00bd teaspoon vanilla
\n\u00bd cup flour
\n\u00bd cup quick-cooking rolled oats
\n\u00bc teaspoon baking soda
\n\u00bc teaspoon salt
\n\u00bd cup vegan chocolate or carob chips
\n2 Tablespoons peanut butter<\/p>\n
\nStir together flour, oats, baking soda, and salt and add to peanut butter mixture. Beat for 3 minutes.
\nSpread batter in pan. Microwave on HIGH 3-5 minutes or until top is dry. Allow bars to cool.
\nIn a small bowl, combine chips and 2 Tablespoons peanut butter. Microwave on MEDIUM until melted, stirring once during cooking.
\nFrost bars with mixture. Enjoy!<\/p>\n
\nTotal fat % of DV: 9%
\nProtein: 2 g
\nFat: 6 g
\nCarbohydrates: 12 g
\nFiber: 1 g
\nSodium: 56 mg
\nIron: 1 mg
\nCalcium: 23 mg<\/p>\n