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May 13, 2014

Vegan Buckeyes

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Vegan Finger Foods, by Celine Steen and Tamasin Noyes

First they made more than 100 delicious vegan sandwiches. Then they taught us how to bake with whole grains. Now Celine Steen and Tamasin Noyes have teamed up again to show us how to make delicious bite-sized eats with their newest title, Vegan Finger Foods.

Featuring more than 100 finger-friendly recipes than span from from sweet to savory, elegant to casual and simple to decadent, VFF has something for everyone. Celine’s gorgeous photos grace every few pages of the book, making it delight to look at as well as an inspiration to cook from. As with their previous titles, Tami and Celine have included helpful icons with each recipe that indicate whether it is quick & easy, make ahead and/or has gluten-free potential.

What I love most about VFF is the endless creativity and care that’s clearly been put into each recipe. Something magical happens when Tami and Celine put their heads together to create a cookbook, and it’s always a joy to see what they come up with. From pulled jackfruit mini tacos to black forest jars to corn fritters with tomato-thyme gravy and portobello BLTs, there is something for every taste preference and occasion!

I decided to try VFF’s Better Buckeye recipe first which produced an amazing melt-in-your-mouth texture with a subtle hint of cinnamon that was perfectly finished off with a twirl of melted chocolate and a sprinkle of sea salt. Since I loved them so much I’m excited that they’ve not only agreed to let me share the recipe here, but are also offering a free copy of Vegan Finger Foods through this post!

To enter, just leave in the comments section your favorite finger food and I’ll randomly choose the winner on May 18. Please leave in your comment your email or some way to contact you in case you are the winner. Shipping is limited to US and Canada only. Good luck!

Congratulations to Tina, winner of this giveaway!

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Better Buckeyes

Table of Contents

  • Better Buckeyes
    • Description
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Notes

Better Buckeyes


  • Author: celine steen and tami noyes
  • Yield: 12 buckeyes
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Description

Published by Fair Winds Press, 2014.

Buckeyes are a tradition in Ohio, but we opted to update them. We reduced the amount of sugar, so ours aren’t cloyingly sweet, and added puffed rice cereal for a surprising crunch! While we were at it, we added a bit of cinnamon, too, because peanut butter loves cinnamon. And so do we.


Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons (28 g) vegan butter
  • 1/2 cup (128 g) no-stir creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegan milk, if needed
  • 3/4 cup (23 g) natural puffed rice cereal
  • 3/4 cup (132 g) vegan semisweet chocolate chips
  • Kosher sea salt, to garnish

Instructions

  1. Line a rimmed baking sheet with wax paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Using a hand mixer, cream the butter, peanut butter, and vanilla in a medium-size bowl. Mix in the powdered sugar and cinnamon. The mixture may be slightly crumbly. Add up to 1 tablespoon (15 ml) milk, if needed, to make an easy-to-form dough that is the consistency of very thick frosting. Using your hands, mix in the cereal.
  3. Put the mixture into the freezer for 15 minutes (up to 45 minutes), until the mixture is firm enough to shape easily. Roll into 12 balls, using 1 tablespoon (20 g) of dough per ball. Place the balls on the baking sheet, and refrigerate while melting the chocolate chips; they can also be frozen for 30 minutes to help them firm up, if necessary.
  4. Using a double boiler, melt the chocolate chips over simmering water, stirring constantly.
  5. Remove the buckeye balls from the refrigerator. Stick a toothpick into a buckeye ball, and dip into the chocolate mixture to nearly cover, but still leaving a bit of the dough exposed to look like a buckeye. Return to the baking sheet, and repeat with the remaining balls. Sprinkle each with a pinch of salt.   Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is set. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Notes

  • It’s important to use no-stir peanut butter here (brands vary), or you’ll need to dramatically  increase the sugar to get the right texture.
  • If you don’t have a double boiler, see the alternative method in the Nutty Caramel Chocolate Bites (page 141).

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  1. Shannon @ Yup, it's Vegan says

    May 13, 2014 at 3:32 pm

    Pita chips and hummus will always be my favorite finger food 🙂 thanks for offering the giveaway! The buckeyes look delicious.

    Reply
  2. Anonymous says

    May 13, 2014 at 3:34 pm

    Mini potato skins with avocado and pico de gallo are my favorite finger food to serve at parties. Easy to make and delicious! YUM!! sedria1020@gmail.com

    Reply
  3. ania says

    May 13, 2014 at 3:40 pm

    Love a great white bean dip — easy to make and really tasty! Although I have to say, that my husband who is from Ohio would love to get his hands on those buckeyes!

    Reply
  4. Cadry's Kitchen says

    May 13, 2014 at 3:40 pm

    Oh, I can't wait to get my hands on this cookbook! Vegan Sandwiches Save the Day is one of my all-time favorite cookbooks. These ladies know how to create some culinary magic!

    My favorite finger food is bruschetta. When tomatoes are in season, there's nothing better than fresh tomatoes and balsamic on garlicky toast.

    Reply
  5. Anonymous says

    May 13, 2014 at 3:51 pm

    Anything with hummus or avocado, two of my favorites. dalstarr@yaoo.com

    Reply
  6. Basht says

    May 13, 2014 at 3:57 pm

    My favorite finger food… probably nachos or veggies with a spicy peanut butter and coconut milk dip. Thank you!!! bashtinyourhead@hotmail.com

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  7. Anonymous says

    May 13, 2014 at 4:02 pm

    My favorite finger food is popcorn with whatever I feel like seasoning it with!

    Amy

    E-mail address: amy.sukhov@yahoo.com

    Reply
  8. Kat Bell says

    May 13, 2014 at 4:30 pm

    My favorite finger food? Definite nachos. I would eat nachos all day every day if I could.

    email: apollymi @ gmail.com

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  9. yennyb says

    May 13, 2014 at 4:33 pm

    my favorite finger food is baby carrots and guacamole!

    Reply
  10. Christina says

    May 13, 2014 at 4:54 pm

    Buckeyes are probably my favorite finger food!
    cmkampel@gmail.com

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  11. taytay says

    May 13, 2014 at 5:08 pm

    I'm totally addicted to cauliflower buffalo wings…yumm!!!
    tdaras@hotmail.com

    Reply
  12. Alice says

    May 13, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    My favorite finger food is mushroom puff pastry bites with tarragon and cashew cream. They're a lot of work to make, but totally worth it!

    Reply
  13. Em says

    May 13, 2014 at 6:06 pm

    Chips and dip of any kind.

    Reply
  14. T.M. says

    May 13, 2014 at 6:11 pm

    I suppose my favorite is hummus and chips but I bet that I'll have lots more with this book. Thanks for the chance!
    lockesdaydreams@aol.com

    Reply
  15. Megan says

    May 13, 2014 at 6:13 pm

    I've gotten on the cauliflower buffalo wing train and I don't think I want to get off.

    mlb405 @t gmail D0t com

    Reply
  16. Casie Kersey says

    May 13, 2014 at 6:28 pm

    Jalapeno poppers!

    Reply
  17. Jill H says

    May 13, 2014 at 6:50 pm

    Chips, veggies, anything and guacamole! As far as I'm concerned, avocados are their own food group 🙂 jill@pbarts.com

    Reply
  18. Hannah says

    May 13, 2014 at 7:16 pm

    My mum's rosemary, garlic and lemon-marinated olives.

    Reply
  19. CeCe says

    May 13, 2014 at 5:23 pm

    Chik'n Nuggets with chipotle dipping sauce..yummy goodness!

    Reply
  20. sarahhhhhh says

    May 13, 2014 at 11:45 pm

    veggies and hummus!

    Reply
  21. Jenni (aka Vegyogini) says

    May 14, 2014 at 12:09 am

    My favorite finger food is fruit, specifically blueberries! Thank you for the giveaway.

    Reply
  22. Angie Kasten says

    May 14, 2014 at 12:19 am

    I love just about any type of vegetarian phyllo finger food! Mushroom bundles, mini spanakopita, wrapped brie with fruit or goat cheese with caramelized onions…..mmmmm…

    Reply
  23. kelly g. says

    May 14, 2014 at 3:11 am

    Does pizza count? No? I'll go with frozen banana slices covered in sweet peanut butter and chocolate then! 🙂

    kelly.garbato -at- gmail -dot- com.

    Reply
  24. Val Jackson says

    May 14, 2014 at 3:25 am

    My favorite finger food has got to be taquitos dipped in a avocado salsa! I'm really excited for this book because I agree that Celine and Tami are an amazing duo!

    Reply
  25. Joey L says

    May 14, 2014 at 3:43 am

    Carrot sticks and sriracha hummus. Perfect combination of sweet and spicy.
    becauseiwantit@gmail.com

    Reply
  26. Unknown says

    May 14, 2014 at 4:46 am

    Sandwiches with Justin's vanilla almond nut butter or PB& Co's dark chocolate dreams (chocolate peanut butter)!!

    My email address is theautumndandelion@gmail.com

    Reply
  27. Anonymous says

    May 14, 2014 at 10:24 am

    ugh, french fries… so hard to say no to! thank you! rhonnajerauld@gmail.com

    Reply
  28. Anonymous says

    May 14, 2014 at 11:55 am

    My favorite finger food? Probably veggie pate on toast points… Goes really well with a nice glass of wine!
    calicokarmi@yahoo.com

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  29. leigh58 says

    May 14, 2014 at 12:15 pm

    Could've used this book to come up with an interesting (and easy) vegan appetizer to bring to an omnivore party last weekend. Love hummus/guacamole/bean dip but not enough wow factor. Settled for artichoke tapenade in puff pastry pinwheels….meh.

    Agree with all the salty/crunchy suggestions listed above but popcorn with nooch heads the list.

    Reply
  30. Kyleigh says

    May 14, 2014 at 2:06 pm

    Looks amazing!! My fave finger food – potato skins!!! nikkidemon@hotmail.com

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  31. Jennifer Feintuck says

    May 14, 2014 at 2:35 pm

    Hard to choose a fave, but these buckeyes would be one! jenniferleighp@gmail.com

    Reply
  32. Annette&Bob says

    May 14, 2014 at 2:36 pm

    I love popcorn. I am a new(ish) vegan, so I would love to get more ideas on things to serve!

    Reply
  33. Anonymous says

    May 14, 2014 at 2:52 pm

    My fav is fried cheese. Wish i had a good vegan recipe. jillnipper@yahoo.com

    Reply
  34. Katia says

    May 14, 2014 at 3:07 pm

    Samosas with green tomato chutney! katiac@gmail.com

    Reply
  35. farmersmarketvegan says

    May 14, 2014 at 3:20 pm

    I love me some cheezy kale chips! ali.seiter@gmail.com

    Reply
  36. Vegan in Boston says

    May 14, 2014 at 3:40 pm

    I have never had a buckeye, but this makes me want to try them out!! Oy, I have so many favorite finger foods. If we are going actual food, then mozz sticks (vegan of course), potato skins. If we are going sweets, peanut butter balls and fudge!

    Reply
  37. Stephanie Jordan says

    May 14, 2014 at 3:41 pm

    My favorite finger food is babaganoush. I look forward to this new cookbook. Drj98@me.com

    Reply
  38. Aimee B. says

    May 14, 2014 at 4:39 pm

    I'd have to say nachos with lots of guacamole would be my favorite finger food. Thank you for the opportunity. 🙂 aimeesavon@hotmail.com

    Reply
  39. Cole Sarar says

    May 14, 2014 at 5:13 pm

    Stuffed mushrooms! cole sarar at gmail dot com.

    Reply
  40. Terri Cole says

    May 14, 2014 at 6:21 pm

    My favorite finger food is spring rolls with peanut sauce. gaia (at) cinci (dot) rr (dot) com

    Reply
  41. Veg-In-Training says

    May 14, 2014 at 6:24 pm

    Do I really have to pick ONE finger food? If so, any kind of french fry will make me swoon! Thanks for the giveaway. I love all things finger food.

    Reply
  42. hardcorecondor says

    May 14, 2014 at 6:25 pm

    My favorite finger food is dehydrated sweet potato chips and nut butters – way too addicting!
    hardcorecondor@gmail.com

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  43. Jacky DLT says

    May 14, 2014 at 6:27 pm

    Buckeyes are up there! jacquelyndelatorre at gmail dot com

    Reply
  44. Lisa Hochstetler says

    May 14, 2014 at 2:41 pm

    my favorite finger food is crostini with anything on it-lhochan@aol.com

    Reply
  45. Shannon Hickman says

    May 14, 2014 at 6:57 pm

    Finger foods…hmm…I love veggies/crackers/chips with hummus. That has to be my all-time favorite. But I would love to expand my horizons. I think when you are hosting a party or get-together that it's great to have plenty of sweet and savory finger foods around. Plus, what a better way to get people to go vegan than to offer them delicious treats?

    Reply
  46. lmcteer says

    May 14, 2014 at 7:04 pm

    Guacamole or stuffed mushrooms! sorry missed the contact part, as i was salvating too much starting at the buckeyes. contact me through vegsarasota.com 🙂 ~Liz!

    Reply
  47. Anonymous says

    May 14, 2014 at 8:02 pm

    Anything I can pick up is my favorite finger food. Karen (britspit2ATgmailDOTcom)

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  48. Tess S. says

    May 14, 2014 at 7:03 pm

    Does sushi count as a finger food? If so, avocado sushi is an easy winner, if not I have to go with Devilish Potatoes from PPK. So yummy! tessbrianna {at} gmail

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  49. Ashley says

    May 14, 2014 at 11:34 pm

    Chips and guacamole! Thanks for the giveaway! ammauceri@gmail.com 🙂

    Reply
  50. Lydia Claire says

    May 15, 2014 at 12:01 am

    I don't know if it counts as a finger food per se but I love vegan nachos! You can always contact me at owsla@facebook.com.

    Reply
  51. susan says

    May 14, 2014 at 10:02 pm

    I love peanut butter balls,peanut butter cups and nachos.Lilstr323@aol.com

    Reply
  52. Matthew Jay says

    May 15, 2014 at 3:20 am

    My favorite finger food is bruschetta! Endlessly customizable, and plenty to share at get-togethers. It's almost bruschetta season…

    Reply
  53. Susan Furlong says

    May 15, 2014 at 4:12 am

    Vege street tacos!
    Susan@crookedcarrot.com

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  54. Corrine Greenfield says

    May 15, 2014 at 8:51 am

    French fries made from regular potatoes, sweet potatoes and other veggies! corrine.greenfield at facebook.com

    Reply
  55. Adriane says

    May 15, 2014 at 1:57 pm

    I love chips and dip! Any kind of dip is great!

    Reply
  56. Elizabeth Cavin Urquhart says

    May 15, 2014 at 3:04 pm

    Favorite finger food is definitely hazelnut spread and salted pretzels. Or chips and salsa!

    Reply
  57. Bobbie {the vegan crew} says

    May 15, 2014 at 3:08 pm

    Pita bread and hummus is one of my (many) favorites! You can't go wrong with a classic! 🙂

    bobbie @ thevegancrew.com

    Reply
  58. Guinness Girl says

    May 15, 2014 at 3:54 pm

    Without hesitation, Chips and Guacamole!

    Reply
  59. rika@vm says

    May 15, 2014 at 3:59 pm

    I love something cheesy and creamy in my finger foods, it's hard to list a favorite.

    Reply
  60. Chelsea Ortiz says

    May 15, 2014 at 4:14 pm

    Either fried eggplant like from tapas restaurants or fried mushrooms!

    chels2ocean@yahoo.com

    Reply
  61. Lizzie Bordello says

    May 15, 2014 at 9:44 pm

    Whoa, those Buckeyes look fantastic!! As for my favorite finger food…probably gonna have to go with the classic hummus and pitas! 🙂

    Reply
  62. Laura C. says

    May 16, 2014 at 2:49 pm

    Mini pizzas using tortillas as a base. We cut the tortillas into triangles, prebake them a bit, then load them up with pizza toppings and put them back in the oven. A favorite xmas eve appetizer in front of the fire. lsc803@gmail.com

    Reply
  63. Beth says

    May 16, 2014 at 3:04 pm

    Chips and guacamole!! Yum!!! 🙂 Thanks for doing the review and giveaway!

    Reply
  64. Beth says

    May 16, 2014 at 3:05 pm

    Oops, forgot to leave my email — bethvrabel@gmail.com

    Reply
  65. Elizabeth says

    May 16, 2014 at 4:53 pm

    I'm gonna go with Buckeyes – this version looks amazing! elizabethbrion@gmail.com

    Reply
  66. Anonymous says

    May 16, 2014 at 6:59 pm

    Try as I might, I can never leave chips and salsa uneaten. It's the simple things in life, right? rudegirlren@gmail.com

    Reply
  67. Elizabeth says

    May 17, 2014 at 8:52 am

    Would dipping one's finger into the peanut butter jar count? Ok, I can be demure and use a butter knife to slather peanut butter on celery sticks sometimes.

    Reply
  68. Stefania Citelli says

    May 18, 2014 at 6:07 am

    My favorite finger food is mushrooms filled with quinoa and herbs. When I make these at parties they are always a success.
    email: citellis@gmail.com

    Reply
  69. Tina says

    May 18, 2014 at 1:44 pm

    Looks like a great book! I love simple chips and hummus.. but those buckeyes look amazing too! yegtina@gmail.com

    Reply
  70. Vegan Zlatan says

    May 18, 2014 at 7:01 pm

    Fried potstickers, creamy sushi rolls, or whatever with potatoes will make me a happy vegan. Email is found on my Blogger account.

    Reply

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