Fudgy Chocolate Beet Cake with Chocolate Avocado Frosting (Vegan and GF) Where oh where do I even start this post when that big hunk of chocolate is staring me in the face?
Luckily I planned ahead enough to save myself some, so I can nibble while I think about that question. That’s better. The worst kind of food blogging torture is trying to write a dessert post when you don’t have any left to eat. Actually… the worst food blogging torture might be dish duty. But writing about chocolate without eating chocolate is clearly high up on the list. How about reading about chocolate without eating chocolate? Super food energy bars with cacao. These are chock full of super foods to provide your body and mind with long-lasting energy to get through your busy (or leisurely) day.
What have they got? Chia seeds, flax seeds, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, cacao nibs, raisins, dates and coconut. You can't beat this recipe as far as nutrition goes. Try to find organic varieties of each ingredient - and of course raw! I was snacking on the mix as I made the recipe and immediately felt a difference, they gave me enough strength to get through a workout and then they made an excellent post-exercise snack, paired with my green protein smoothie. If you want real, raw, cruelty-free, high quality, efficient and delicious energy bars - you've got 'em right here. Super food energy bars with cacao: makes about 15 bars 1 cup walnuts 1/3 cup chia seeds 1/3 cup ground flax seeds 1/3 cup hemp seeds 1/4 cup cacao nibs 1/4 cup coconut flakes 3/4 cup pumpkin seeds 1/2 cup raisins.
DIY Lara Bars — how to make raw fruit and nut bars — Joybilee Farm. #30fromscratch Challenge – What to eat when you are away from home?
DIY Lara Bars are better than the original — Lara Bar hack We’re on day 17 of the 30 days of scratch cooking challenge. One of the problems that comes up over and over again, when you make a commitment to not eat packaged food and to get processed food and fast food out of your diet, is the problem of what to eat when you are out. Two Ingredient Pancakes: Bananas and Eggs. Are you kidding me?!
This recipe is ridiculous. A real LOL-er, right? Like, I’m never.ever.ever. making real pancakes again. Lately this mashed banana + egg recipe has been blowing up the fitness/health blogs [ one lovely reader also recommended this to me + Blogilates + The Fitness Dish ]. For shits & giggles, I added my own touches: a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice, some ground flaxseed, a bit of vanilla, & a dash of cinnamon. Ok. Happy Tuesday! Love.L The Skinny, Skinny Pancake { Serves 2-3 } 1 mashed, super ripe banana 2 eggs Coconut oil for the pan My additions: a bit of pumpkin pie spice, 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed [ this really, really holds the mixture together ], a bit of vanilla, & a dash of cinnamon.
Optional: all-natural maple syrup + berries. 21 Ideas For Energy-Boosting Breakfast Toasts. Quinoa Porridge with Fruit. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 20 to 25 minutes Makes: 2 servings Method: Place the quinoa, soy beverage or milk, raisins or cranberries, cinnamon, vanilla and salt, if using, in a small- to medium-sized, heavy-bottomed pot.
Bring mixture to a boil. Cover the pot, lower heat to medium-low, and cook, undisturbed, for 15 minutes. Uncover and stir the quinoa mixture. Quinoa Creamy Coconut & Spiced Apple. Although often assumed to be a grain, quinoa is actually the seed of a plant.
When cooked the seeds are fluffy and creamy with a slightly nutty and crunchy texture. This is my favourite hot quinoa porridge recipe. It’s creamy, rich, sweet and spicy all at once. You can increase the recipe quantity and keep the remains in the fridge adding natural yoghurt for Bircher muesli breakfast pots during the week. Quinoa is an interesting plant because it is a good source of high quality protein. Tip – 150g of cooked quinoa (just under a cup) contains roughly the same amount of protein found in 1 large boiled egg. Creamy Coconut & Spiced Apple Quinoa Porridge (gluten and dairy free) This recipe works best when the quinoa is cooked to its optimum fluffy texture.
Ingredients (serves 1) Method Add the rinsed quinoa to a saucepan along with the spices, salt and raisins. Cover the quinoa mixture with 220ml or 1 cup of your milk. When the liquid has all be soaked up add the remaining milk. How to Cook Quinoa & Health Benefits of Quinoa. Baked Eggs in Portobello Mushrooms. It is COLD around here.
My friends and family in Texas tend to assume the weather in New Jersey is far harsher than it actually is. I sometimes find myself defending my adopted state insisting “the weather here is wonderful, not what you think!” And this is true…for the most part. I love the four distinct seasons; the lingering, flower-filled Springs, the sunny Summers mild enough to allow ample, comfortable time outdoors and the crisp Autumns replete with colorful changing leaves and apple orchards brimming with produce.
But then there’s the winter. Green Smoothies - Living Raw By Grace. Avocado Mousse (Just 2 Ingredients!) Gluten-Free Vegan Love.