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Caprese Skewers with Coffee Cake

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Fresh vegan Caprese skewers made with plant-based mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil, served with soft cinnamon-swirled coffee cake.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 260 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Caprese Skewers Vegan:
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • ½ cup fresh basil leaves
  • ½ cup vegan mozzarella balls store-bought or homemade
  • 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
  • Pinch of salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper
  • Coffee Cake Vegan:
  • cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup for that sassy swirl

Instructions
 

  • Caprese Skewers:
  • Rinse cherry tomatoes and basil. Pat them dry like you mean it.
  • On skewers, alternate tomato, basil, and vegan cheese.
  • Drizzle balsamic glaze over skewers.
  • Sprinkle salt and pepper.
  • Serve chilled like your ex's apologies.
  • Coffee Cake:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
  • Stir almond milk, oil, and vanilla in a separate bowl.
  • Combine both mixtures.
  • Pour batter into greased loaf pan.
  • Swirl in maple syrup with flair.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until golden and fragrant.
  • Let it cool before slicing into your new obsession.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 260
  • Total Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g

Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Calcium: 12%
  • Iron: 14%
  • Vitamin C: 18%
  • Vitamin A: 20%
  • Magnesium: 10%

Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance Flavor

  • Use flavored balsamic glaze (garlic or fig) to take it up a notch.
  • Add crushed walnuts to your coffee cake batter for a nutty twist.
  • Chill skewers before serving — because cool food is chic food.
  • Sprinkle a little sea salt on your cake before baking. Game. Changer.
  • Pair the whole experience with coffee and smug satisfaction