September 2, 2010
“Smiling from Shmear to Shmear”- Vegan Banana French Toast Shmear F or those of you who know me well, you know that I crave breakfast foods pretty much 24/7.  It may or may not borderline on obsession, but that’s besides the point.  That being said, a friend and I have been talking non-stop about french toast the past few days.  Conversations revolving around french toast, of course led me to have a craving for it. But, I got to thinking, how can I get that delish french toast flavor, without having to make french toast.  As I was eating my sliced apples for a snack, I kept thinking, “I wish I had something to dip this in.”  Then it hit me!  A french toast flavored shmear is what’s needed in my life! What You Need (you may need to play with the flavorings just a tad): 1/2 Block Tofu (I used firm) 1 Banana (sliced into 1/2” thick rounds) 1/4 tsp. Nutmeg 1 1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract 2 Tbsp. Pure Maple Syrup 1 Tbsp. Cinnamon Agave (or regular) Soy Milk (just enough to allow the mixture to blend until smooth) 1 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon 1. Grease a small sautee pan and heat on low/medium.  Add the banana rounds to the heated pan and allow them to brown slightly on both sides.  Set aside to cool. 2. Next, using a blender or food processor, combine all the ingredients, including the cooled bananas.  Blend until smooth, adding soy milk to help reach your desired consistency.  Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking. 3. Use the shmear on toast, a bagel, as a fruit dip…or do like me and just eat it by the spoonful! **I apologize for the photo.  I’m a chef- not a photographer.  But, helpful hints, a new camera, etc. would be much appreciated.

“Smiling from Shmear to Shmear”- Vegan Banana French Toast Shmear

F or those of you who know me well, you know that I crave breakfast foods pretty much 24/7.  It may or may not borderline on obsession, but that’s besides the point.  That being said, a friend and I have been talking non-stop about french toast the past few days.  Conversations revolving around french toast, of course led me to have a craving for it.

But, I got to thinking, how can I get that delish french toast flavor, without having to make french toast.  As I was eating my sliced apples for a snack, I kept thinking, “I wish I had something to dip this in.”  Then it hit me!  A french toast flavored shmear is what’s needed in my life!

What You Need (you may need to play with the flavorings just a tad):

1/2 Block Tofu (I used firm)

1 Banana (sliced into 1/2” thick rounds)

1/4 tsp. Nutmeg

1 1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract

2 Tbsp. Pure Maple Syrup

1 Tbsp. Cinnamon Agave (or regular)

Soy Milk (just enough to allow the mixture to blend until smooth)

1 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon

1. Grease a small sautee pan and heat on low/medium.  Add the banana rounds to the heated pan and allow them to brown slightly on both sides.  Set aside to cool.

2. Next, using a blender or food processor, combine all the ingredients, including the cooled bananas.  Blend until smooth, adding soy milk to help reach your desired consistency.  Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.

3. Use the shmear on toast, a bagel, as a fruit dip…or do like me and just eat it by the spoonful!

**I apologize for the photo.  I’m a chef- not a photographer.  But, helpful hints, a new camera, etc. would be much appreciated.

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