These cookies are amazing! I would never have pegged them for being vegan.
Sweet Almond Shortbread
1 cup earth balance
1/2 cup evaporated cane sugar
2 cups unbleached all purpose flour
1 tspn almond extract
1/4 tspn salt
Beat earth balance and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add remaining ingredients and mix until combined. Wrap in plastic and shape into a roll. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut cookies 1/2 inch thick and bake for 5 to 8 minutes. Move to wire rack to cool.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Snowballs
No bake oatmeal peanut butter cookies for the weekend! They are a great source of protein and kick the chocolate craving in a healthy way.
Snowballs
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup agave nectar
1/2 cup quick oats
1 tspn cacao powder
1/2 tspn vanilla extract
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut (plus more for rolling)
1/4 cup vegan chocolate chips
Mix all ingredients together. Roll 1 tspn into a ball in your hands and roll in coconut. Refrigerate and enjoy!
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup agave nectar
1/2 cup quick oats
1 tspn cacao powder
1/2 tspn vanilla extract
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut (plus more for rolling)
1/4 cup vegan chocolate chips
Mix all ingredients together. Roll 1 tspn into a ball in your hands and roll in coconut. Refrigerate and enjoy!
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Fresh Juice and Pumpkin Spice Smoothies
In the last few weeks I have been battling constant migraines. I thought they were the product of caffeine withdrawals, but as it turns out I think they were related to something else. Anyway, I tried just about everything to get rid of them. A good friend of mine suggested that I try juicing fruit and veggies to detox. She suggested juicing carrots, cucumber, kale, radishes, beets, etc. Basically anything that is a dark green or rich color.
I know what you are thinking. It's the same thing I was thinking. Yuck! But, the headache was so bad and had lasted so long I figured, why not? I got some carrots, cucumbers, kale, broccoli, apples, and orange juice. I blended the veggies and orange juice and strained them because I don't have a juicer. Then I put the juice back in the blender and added an apple and a frozen banana. I also put some vegan protein powder and 1 T of ground flax seed in the blender. I added some ice cubes as well to give it a better consistency.
My friend suggested adding ginger as well. I did the first time and added way too much. It makes your throat burn for a long time. So if you are planning on adding it, go easy. Like a teaspoon or less for a blender full.
I was shocked by the color. It's an awful green color that is enough to stop any sane person in their tracks. But I pressed on and was very surprised that it was really good. You can't even taste the greens. The main things you taste are a little bit of the carrot juice and the apple and banana. It's really good. I have been making them for about a week now.
The best part is they make you feel a lot better. I used to drink Gatorade before I ran, but since I have been juicing I haven't drank the Gatorade and I have been able to run faster and longer. I'm definitely hooked.
The other thing I tried this week that is awesome was also a juice/smoothie. It tasted more like a frappuccino to me. I'm sure it would be awesome with coffee in it, but I don't like the taste of coffee.
Pumpkin Spice Smoothie
1/2 cup pumpkin (cooked or canned)
1 banana
1 T pumpkin pie spice
1 T ground flax seed
2 T protein powder
ice
apple juice (enough to make the desired consistency)
I know what you are thinking. It's the same thing I was thinking. Yuck! But, the headache was so bad and had lasted so long I figured, why not? I got some carrots, cucumbers, kale, broccoli, apples, and orange juice. I blended the veggies and orange juice and strained them because I don't have a juicer. Then I put the juice back in the blender and added an apple and a frozen banana. I also put some vegan protein powder and 1 T of ground flax seed in the blender. I added some ice cubes as well to give it a better consistency.
My friend suggested adding ginger as well. I did the first time and added way too much. It makes your throat burn for a long time. So if you are planning on adding it, go easy. Like a teaspoon or less for a blender full.
I was shocked by the color. It's an awful green color that is enough to stop any sane person in their tracks. But I pressed on and was very surprised that it was really good. You can't even taste the greens. The main things you taste are a little bit of the carrot juice and the apple and banana. It's really good. I have been making them for about a week now.
The best part is they make you feel a lot better. I used to drink Gatorade before I ran, but since I have been juicing I haven't drank the Gatorade and I have been able to run faster and longer. I'm definitely hooked.
The other thing I tried this week that is awesome was also a juice/smoothie. It tasted more like a frappuccino to me. I'm sure it would be awesome with coffee in it, but I don't like the taste of coffee.
Pumpkin Spice Smoothie
1/2 cup pumpkin (cooked or canned)
1 banana
1 T pumpkin pie spice
1 T ground flax seed
2 T protein powder
ice
apple juice (enough to make the desired consistency)
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