I Tried Hiding VEGGIES in my Favorite DESSERTS... what's worth making???

[@ScarletteSun]

Rachel needs a label maker so that every time she names an appliance she can put a name tag on it. Lol

[@kinetic.finley]

Chia seeds are high in histamines and even though they aren't technically in the nut family, those with peanut/tree nut allergies react to it as if it were one. Found that out the hard way myself.

[@rebelks88]

🤯

[@mrscb5303]

Thank you for that information, hubby is allergic to tree nuts, happy to know this before an incident 👍

[@MilenaMesic]

Thank you so much I am allergic to peanut and walnut. I didn't know that. You literally saved a life.

[@thumbsarehandy.]

They can also be an IBS trigger, despite being considered low FODMAP.

[@dtulip1]

This needs to be more widely known!

[@kayliewestfall6488]

Out of trial and error, my bf and I found that rubbing the chick peas through your hands in a bowl of water does it super quickly instead of hulling them one by one. Afterwards, the hulls float so you can skim them off the water before straining the hulled peas. Hope that helps 😁

[@cupcakejg1]

Finally someone who gets it!

[@sorchalanigan3937]

Helpful Christopher speaking from the background is so fun

[@meleahg3382]

My aunt makes a chocolate zucchini cake that my nephew just LOVES, he ate, over the course of a 5 day camping trip, almost the entire 9x13 pan just by himself and then asked her for the recipe so he could make it himself. I feel like your muffins have a similar vibe but without the frosting. I never tried the cake because she put walnuts on top, but it smelled amazing. 😊

[@JulietteMarier]

zucchini cake is great, you really can't taste it at all but it makes it super moist.

[@KrislonR]

Chocolate and regular zucchini bread, just like banana bread, is a staple at my house. So moist and delicious.

[@TheNinnyfee]

Zucchini cake is so good. 🥰

[@RachelleHinrichs]

I came here to say zucchini chocolate cake too! So yummy! We begged my mom to make it when we were kids.

[@EshaChauhan]

Yep! I make whole wheat Zucchini brownies and they’re great!

[@Praise777]

Maybe putting cinnamon into the cookie dough and dipping apple slices in would be amazing? Like a dessert hummus??

[@Teaspoon04]

My idea was mini chocolate chips and then chilling it in the fridge for a bit. Your idea sounds great, too!

[@rebeccac.1758]

Ohhhhhhh gooooooooood idea!!!

[@elegantlyevil]

I made a chocolate hummus once as a low fat dessert for a party...it was a real hit..

[@thumbsarehandy.]

Aldi has sweet/dessert hummus sometimes and I always wondered how you'd use/eat it. Never thought of apple slices! Yum!

[@sprinklesath]

Yes

[@luluinvinkelriet3171]

When I make chocolate “ganache” out of black beans I make them in advance and blend them hot! That gives a smoother consistency. It’s really yummy 😋

[@jessicamcelroy7879]

I need that recipe please!!!!

[@kenzbrownlee]

please post the recipe!

[@luluinvinkelriet3171]

2 cups of beans (i tried with lentils and garbanzo but use black or red beans for this) 1 cup of sugar (you can use less and even use bananas but I don’t know how it would work) 1 cup of water (you can use 1/2 of coffe and 1/2 of water to deep in the flavor). 1/2 cup of cocoa powder (dutch processed It’s best but if you have one like nesquick use less sugar) 1/2 cup of neutral oil (coconut or you can try others and still be fine!) And a pinch of salt. I do it in the blender, but first I cook the beans myself so I can put them really hot in the blender un tío theyre like a paste. Then while the blender is still on in a los setting, pour the oil gently. Once that os incorporated I alternate a little cocoa powder and a little water/coffe. But you can totally dump everything right away and still get something very yummy. I would recommend to let it chill in a container in the fridge for a couple hours or overnight before using. Ps: Please don’t and all the liquid at once and if youre going to do it, and 3/4 and then add the rest slowly. I don’t know why but a lot of times I Rea ch the consistency of thick and creamy with less water than the recipe calls for. (You can add the salt in any part of the process) The autor for this magic is @Natikiako and everything is in spanish, i tried to explain how I do it. Hope you enjoy!

[@cryscameron9016]

When my kids were teens who would not eat any veggies I hid cauliflower in mashed potatoes, sweet peas / spinach chocolate cake, ( I ran them through the blender first)& broccoli in spaghetti sauce

[@kylieeliz]

Recommendation: consider sugar a wet ingredient and incorporate it into the wet stuff instead of your flour mixture when baking.

[@Kaylee_eeee]

On the subject of baking hummus- if you put hummus on a pita and cook it like you would a quesadilla it’s cheesy and wonderful. Would add onion for texture

[@rosepurcocks7941]

Brilliant video 😄 I think this needs to be like a mini series! As a person who doesn't like veggies and many fruits (and one child that doesnt either) it would be an interesting way to try and get them into our diets 😊

[@WandaMaril]

Jerry Seinfeld‘s wife has an entire cookbook on this. It’s been out for years and the recipes are great. It’s called Deceptively delicious by Jessica Seinfeld

[@jacindafriend3606]

Yes. I've had it for about 15 years. I love it.

[@megan2176]

I have that one too, though never actually made a recipe from it! It's really cute the way it's set up though, with the illustrations of Jerry and his kids. I'm a total Seinfeld fan from back in the day, so it's a keeper. She wrote a second one too, Double Delicious which I think was sort of the same hidden-veggies idea.

[@Ania50538]

It’s one of my favorite cookbooks! The first max n cheese recipe with the cauliflower is absolutely delicious and I hate veggies.

[@patmaurer8541]

In any sort of cake or batter bread, you can add about 2 cups of freshly grated summer squash or zucchini with great results. Add a teaspoon of citrus zest to thoroughly mask any 'healthy' flavors, and all you taste is moisture, delicate cake!

[@QueenofheartsWA]

Ya know Rach, if you spray the pan first, then put the parchment paper down, it sticks to the pan and doesn’t move when you are putting the batter in. Just a tip.

[@hermiona1147]

Actually surprised she doesnt know this

[@ap-nyc]

Thx for the tip!

[@MiriamKorlee]

Or water..

[@HandsLikeDoves]

I've seen that in other baking videos but never understood why they were doing that. Thanks for the explanation!

[@redwineandagingerale]

What also helps is crunching up the paper so it doesnt curl up again

[@JmeJinxx]

One of my favorite swaps is taking brownie mix and a 15oz can of pumpkin puree and mixing it together and baking like a normal brownie. They're better after they've cooled and sat in the fridge overnight, they get really rich and fudgy. The texture is weird fresh out of the oven though!

[@erikafloriana7237]

Is that all you put in the brownie mix is the pumpkin puree?

[@samanthalavorato]

I've been making "dessert hummus" for about ten years now. Instead of honey/sugar, I use 2-3 dates which adds a caramel-like flavour to it. I also add chocolate chips, as that helps with the texture!

[@rainhe6994]

How do chocolate chips help with texture?

[@Rawrz1291]

@@rainhe6994 probably makes it more like chocolate chip cookie dough so it is more than one texture

[@misscarra]

yes I add mini chocolate chips to mine . I ll have to try adding dates next time .

[@CarinaCoffee]

I feel like Rach needs a memo/note on her phone with all the appliance names at this point.

[@JLoDucky]

Or just put stickers on the machine once it’s been decided she had some super long life stickers for labelling the kids lunch stuff why not just literally name them

[@EmilyGOODEN0UGH]

I agree on appliance nametags. LOL

[@kenbrandon6434]

Something like “Hi, My Name is Blendie” sticker.

[@TheFuzzySpork]

Heat the chickpeas in water to loosen the hull, drain, then rub gently between 2 clean kitchen towels. Most of the "skins" will come off at once!

[@Aysh100]

Have you tried beetroot in chocolate cake? It has become my go to recipe for choc cake since I discovered it. Honestly it's amazing, you add everything into a blender and blitz, then mix in the dry ingredients. SO good!

[@dianehutchinson8661]

In regards to the brownies - I take a package mix and throw in a can (juice and all) of black beans and blitz it. Then I bake it. Noone knows.

[@EmilyGOODEN0UGH]

Do they wonder why they fart? LOL

[@mackenzieargue6434]

Do you do that in addition to following the rest of the instructions? Does the cook time change? Im so curious as i want to try! They sound great!!

[@DaCheeseblarg]

I really like putting shredded carrots in my alfredo sauce. Just a little extra nutrition and a slight sweetness to the dish.

[@EmilyGOODEN0UGH]

Carrots also in tomato sauces.

[@nataliegilpin8482]

I put chopped (into tiny squares) carrots & zucchini into my spaghetti sauce & for the meat portion I use half beef & half chopped mushrooms & cook that together. My family LOVES it! I'm going to try the carrots in the Alfredo sauce!

[@ellie9087]

1 normal can of black beans and one box of brownie mix. Blend. Follow baking instructions on the box. Prepare for the best and easiest brownies of your life. You're welcome 😉

[@EmilyGOODEN0UGH]

Are they fudgy, cakey, or chewy?

[@ellie9087]

@@EmilyGOODEN0UGH they're super fudgy, and are super delicious! You can't taste the black beans at all-- this is the only way I make brownies now!

[@mc_creates3499]

Yes! I need to do this! I always end up baking so much when the weather turns and some veggies being added wouldn't be a bad thing 😂

[@HowToCuisine]

I published a zucchini brownie a long time ago, it was so delicious! + it was gluten-free, now I can't stop making it! 😱😍

[@SallyMarie01]

Oh my!! I loved your ranch sauce recipe, the one with the potatoes balls

[@HowToCuisine]

@@SallyMarie01 thank you so much 🥰🥰🥰

[@creativecheersoffashionlau7364]

I also LOVE a zucchini brownie! The black bean version not so much. You ‘ tastes’ the fibers too much to my taste.

[@HowToCuisine]

@@creativecheersoffashionlau7364 I never tried with black bean, but I love a good challenge! Will try to make one where we can't feel the fibers 😍

[@creativecheersoffashionlau7364]

@@HowToCuisine would love to see that 👍🏻😁

[@catherinegernaat201]

My grandmother was a school cook. She used to tell me all kinds of veggies they put in food. Chopped beets in brownies, that the kids all thought were chocolate chips, was my favorite. The motto was what they didn’t know, was good for them.😂🤫

[@GALAXIE262]

Idk of that would fly today.....with allergies and whatnot.

[@swaggchu789]

That is so wholesome ❤️

[@galeem713]

Parchment tip. Bunch it all up, wet it and it will fit any pan after that.

[@karlagagnon6585]

Frozen cauliflower is also great in pretty much any fruit smoothie as a way to sneak in some extra servings of veggies!

[@ashleymckenney1197]

I'm over hear crocheting a blanket with Rachel's video on in the background. I heard her say she was making a chocolate muffin with hidden spinach and looked up in time to see what appeared to be Rachel pouring cocoa powder into an omelet mixture...lol

[@nhendphotog]

Ooohhhhh! That cookie dough hummus would be delicious as a dip with a cinnamon sugar pita chip!

[@madmudd96]

Yes cookie dough hummus is good with pita or any chip!

[@strawberrysoymilkshake]

I made brownie batter style dip for a party and everyone ate it up... it was satisfying being like yeah that's chickpeas afterwards 😂

[@interestsvary5014]

My husbands mom always tried hiding healthy stuff in their food, but never was able to hide it well enough for her sons to give the dishes a chance….my husband watched this episode with great interest to see what you would do. Thank you.

[@Kristenluckie]

Spinach pancakes are actually great! My son loves that they’re green and also gets the veggie that he wouldn’t normally eat!

[@madmudd96]

When you remove the husks of the chick peas it’s called “Hulling”! I do it weekly for hummus and when I make vegan chocolate chip cookies. I actually thoroughly enjoy it as it’s an awesome outlet for my OCD 😅

[@realmadridfan9416]

Can you please share the recipe of chocolate chips cookies? I desperately need one. Schools are about to open and I NEED some type of Energy to keep up with students(grade 2😱😱😂😂)

[@JulietteMarier]

@@realmadridfan9416 same! I'd love to know the recipe :)

[@erikajxo]

The BEST brownies i’ve ever had were made with zucchini!! Highly recommend!

[@rose_yy]

My mom makes zucchini cake from time to time and it's one of my fave cakes if not my favorite, especially when she adds crushed up walnuts to the batter

[@cynthiakalynowski6244]

For those looking to make the chickpea cookie dough... There is just plain chickpea flour that you can buy... Just needs to be rehydrated with milk if choice. Much easier and smoother texture... And can probably skip the nut butter then.

[@summerangelbaker1827]

3:03. I'm so glad i'm not the only one that thanks their oven when it tells me it's done heating.

[@j.mariethompson981]

Please make more of these!! The 'hidden vegetable'/'healthy versions' of recipes is my most wondered about recipe category!

[@reneesanmiguel3748]

Frozen riced cauliflower blends way better than florets for smoothies and such 😉

[@DemelzaKathleen]

1 cup of Milk, handful of spinach, 1 tbsp of cocoa, 1 tsp vanilla, 1/2 a medium avocado and some monk fruit as a sweetener and you have the best and creamiest chocolate milkshake

[@cynthiarussell4261]

Emmymade made brownies with zucchini in them and chocolate cupcakes with collard greens in them. She said you couldn't taste the veggie in either. I love when you make these videos you are so down to earth!

[@CoolGuy-sd5un]

i remember though, that she used twice as much of the greens than it ways said in the recipe haha, but yeah, I hope Rachel does more of these!

[@cynthiarussell4261]

And they were seasoned canned greens, which seems even more weird than fresh.

[@alawman57]

OMG pleeeease do more of these videos!! This was so fun to watch, and I'm definitely going to try a few of these recipes!

[@mbbriere]

I have made a blueberry and avocado muffin. It was amazingly delicious, but it was green. Reminded me of pistachio color.

[@seaherne]

I have the same issue with mashed banana. But I've found that blending it makes a huge difference, both to the recipe and to my enjoyment of cooking lol

[@pippamccosham8992]

Hey Rachel, I work at booster juice here in Alberta and we use the vitamixe blenders as well.. we set them on 23 seconds I believe for every smoothie and we have various ones with kale, spinach, etc in it you barely taste it, it’s more of a way to get your greens in !!

[@strawberrysoymilkshake]

Do you not have the tamp... stick thing for your vitamix? Literally makes a world of difference for thick mixes!!! Also I love how well they blend but I hate HATE scraping batter out of them so much 😂😭

[@aggythi9051]

Oh you need to try the icecream! Chickpea fluid fluffed up, add cocoapowder and coconutoil aswell as sugar, Mix and freeze. Its so good!

[@gwenlittle9331]

I used to make this recipe from tasty (i think) that was mac n cheese but had carrots, butternut squash, and cauliflower in it! it's delicious, you have to try it!!

[@karenreeves856]

Sweet potatoes - it's next level in muffins! Sweet and creamy....mmmmm.... I use chickpeas for heaps - including chickpea flour for flatbreads, and the aquafaba (bean juice!) is a very good binder for anything. Love it!

[@emilyadams9212]

I recommend trying just avocado brownies! I believe tasty has a recipe for them and they’re so tasty and fudgy :))

[@8brwnprde8]

More videos please, the only way my son "eats" veggies is in juice. I'm definitely trying the spinach muffins 😋

[@_inflection3209]

I'm half way through this and had to say this is so fun Rach!! Nice departure from tic tock recreation videos. Very cool. :)

[@_inflection3209]

PS I put spinach in everything you know what you can't taste it it has no taste! And super high in iron my girlfriends anemic so it's like the Franks Red hot sauce of vegetables and I'm the granny.

[@auntlynnie]

The chickpea “cookie dough” is great for gluten-free folks, too. My niece is allergic to wheat so I’m going to try that one!

[@cynthiakalynowski6244]

I prefer using almond four... But you can also buy chickpea flour in the ethnic food aisle for those who need a nut free option.

[@walterco7701]

@@cynthiakalynowski6244 Yes. I will occasionally make up some almond flour cookie dough balls to keep in the freezer for emergencies. Happens about once a month that I desperately need them.

[@sabatham]

I've done the cookie dough chickpea one with date paste added and chocolate chips.

[@modmamaodon2945]

I use the chickpea cookie dough recipe from chocolate covered Katie. It's so good! Had a little oat flour and gets pretty darn close to cookie dough!

[@sandalaris]

I agree with Chris, butter is the best topping for muffins AND cupcakes. Yum 😋

[@me2143658709]

I appreciate that you chose the correct spelling of Vicki for your Vitamixer.

[@vickilachmann8927]

Same 😁

[@dudeitskim]

awh my grandmas name is Vicki 🥰❤️

[@kelsiharvey8]

Love all your videos !!! Ive made chocolate muffins before with grated zucchini or grated beetroot and they both taste really nice and aren't overly noticeable!!! :)

[@JolaHilja]

I make spinach cake almost every Easter, it's delicious, it looks spectacular, very green cake with red bits of jello on cream and brown crumbs which looks like moss. My family didn't believe me when i told them that there is a lot of spinach but you cannot taste it at all :)

[@MyraLouise]

Recipe?

[@tamarashepherd6322]

One chocolate cake mix and one can of pumpkin makes the most moist yummy chocolate muffins! My husband doesn’t know and loves them!

[@christinabukowski]

Ahaha omg “hey Vicky you so fine you *blend* my mind Hey Vicky!” That just came to my head when you sang that

[@RoxanneMarius]

For adding beans to any baked good I blitz them with a liquid and a lil coconut oil, then use a sieve to get out the extra fiber-y bits.

[@Patti-1962]

We make homemade marinara sauce from our garden, but we puree carrots and red peppers and add them into it. Lot's of vitamins, but it doesn't change the taste!

[@Radblondie42]

My mom mixed her zucchini bread recipe and her banana bread recipe when we were kids and used to make them into mini muffins and we not only loved them but they were highly requested by our friends growing up so that’s definitely a good one

[@sarahbloedel9317]

Lol Waldo spinach had me and my son cracking up

[@jennifera9071]

I have tried a black bean brownie batter dip before and the chickpea chocolate chip dough dip. I preferred the brownie batter and ate it with a biscuit. I also had my sister try it and she was immediately in love with it lol

[@krickster82]

I make brownies with black beans. With pumpkin And with zucchini Pumpkin and zucchini are my favorite. The zucchini lends to the fudge brownies really well

[@missfletcher24]

I'm so glad i found your channel... You bring me joy

[@lmilligan6344]

I think for the brownies maybe blend them separate till as smooth as possible before adding everything else.

[@essie2168]

I found your channel yesterday and i’ve veen watching your videos non stop yesterday and today AND I LOVE IT WHERE WERE U ALL THIS TIME YOU’RE AMAZING!! 🤎🤎🤎

[@amandagerish9336]

Thanks for including what your children liked! I always wonder!

[@monicamorales5748]

Cookie Cake is by far one of my favorite videos from you! 🥰

[@Dilbrein]

love being here watching these delicious dishes, it gives you nothing but joy😊😋👍😅

[@kiwords]

I make a black bean chocolate cake that’s really good. The truck is to add the beans with any liquid first and blend them well. That will make them disappear.

[@myopinion8509]

Your struggles with the parchment paper made me chuckle, I go through that struggle every time. Such a love hate relationship!

[@ciarajohnson5031]

I made a chickpea cookie dough recipe and it used oat flour, and had maple syrup as the sweetener. It was super delicious and was the same consistency as cookie dough! Would definitely recommend

[@Somewhere_beachy24]

Chocolate mousse made with avocado is a good one to try!

[@oohsquirrel6633]

You should try zucchini bread. I grew up with it every holiday and was surprised, when I got older, that no one else had ever heard of it. IT'S SO GOOD!

[@nuitlune]

I make chocolate cakes with zucchini instead of butter, and I have a brownie version too !

[@just_megan_elle]

Butterscotch Zucchini Cookies! My mom made them all the time when I was a kid! I don't know the exact recipe, but I think I remember her saying that she just used a regular chocolate chip cookie recipe and used butterscotch chips rather than chocolate. And then however much zucchini you want.

[@catiiep.4797]

Zuchini in dessert is pretty popular like a chocolate muffin with zuchini in it is really good and helps to had moisture too!!

[@maryquigleytimekeepersanti4541]

Butternut squash Mac n cheese, chick peas in place of any kind of nuts in chocolate chip or white chocolate cookies, and chocolate cake made with blended canned spinach. I have made all those recipes for over 24 years.

[@leannem.r.williamson2269]

Use the cookie dough as an icing for the muffins 🤣

[@rebeccamcqueen1948]

For the muffins i would blend the spinach with the milk etc to save yourself from having to chop it and make it smooth

[@deborahanne8420]

Shelling the chickpea husks is really easy if you wash them in water and just kind of squeeze them a little.

[@youfoundheidi]

Zucchini bread and Chocolate Zucchini cake are delicious. Carrot cake. Hummingbird muffins/cake. Lots of ways to hide fruit and veggies in desserts 😋

[@sanabell9983]

I make a modified version of that chocolate spinach muffin one that puts the spinach, banana, and the wet ingredients in the blender. I definitely suggest going that route

[@theraayato5346]

I use oats instead of breadcrumbs in meatballs, make green rice with pureed/liquefied spinach, definitelly use ripe bananas instead of sugar at times.

[@TheEvilpenguin5]

"Yeah, Ice" !!!! Made my day.

[@sharisp2]

Best chocolate pudding/mousse is made with avocados, maple syrup, Dutch cocoa powder, a little coconut milk, a dash of sea salt and a splash of vanilla. Blend together and voila! Delicious, silky smooth and creamy, chill and serve with berries. Tastes like the most decadent chocolate mousse you’ve ever had, no taste of avocado whatsoever! 🤤

[@HowToCuisine]

Now my Saturday can start! 😍😍😍

[@cindylou3968]

Zucchini cake girl! And blending spinach and avocado in a smoothie is amazing

[@patmaurer8541]

Lol! Beans and chickpeas come with 'skins'; shelling is when you take the peas out of a pod. 😀

[@marieltylim1877]

I love this videos! I prepare for my picky daughter a muffin with zucchini and apple sauce, i use almond flour and dark chocolate so is more healthy. Thanks!!

[@chitowngal9201]

My dad has Celiac and has been baking with chickpeas for years. The best one I remember him doing was when I was a kid, he made a phenomenal flouerless chocolate cake that he served us for dinner. (My dad is awesome btw 😀). Anyway maybe you could try that too Rach! Great video as always! 😘

[@halie051994]

I make a chickpea cookie dough often, and in the recipe I use adds chocolate chips and it makes a world of difference

[@christinadiamond4483]

Grated zucchini in brownies! You can tell it's in there because it's not as smooth but cannot taste it. Super yummy!

[@ryannheninger1602]

Look at you Crack eggs directly into the blender. I remember when you had to use a separate bowl to avoid shells.

[@EmilyGOODEN0UGH]

One of these days she will get a bad egg.... then she will always use the bowl again. Nothing stinks like rotten egg.

[@mlejb4]

@@EmilyGOODEN0UGH exactly! I always use a separate bowl for this reason 😅 even if they already passed the float test

[@beesarecoming]

I have a gluten free vegan zucchini brownie recipe that I make for my friends with dietary requirements. I do use hazelnut meal, but it can easily be substituted for another flour substitute (or regular flour if you're not coeliac).

[@birgem19]

My mum makes a courgette cake, a bit like a carrot cake. I hated courgettes growing up but loved this cake! She pours melted chocolate over it

[@janettesmith7913]

It’d be interesting to see what you think of meringues made with chickpea water instead of egg whites. I’ve seen recipes but haven’t tried them myself yet. It can also be used for mousse

[@EmilyGOODEN0UGH]

I was thinking.... then I googled... YES... you can use AVOCADO in place of nut or seed butter in recipes.

[@kaylaw6398]

I've heard if you use the frozen riced cauliflower it blends up faster/less likely to have chunks. Might be worth trying.