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Pumpkin Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Gluten-Free + Dairy-Free) This post is part of our restricted diet series from Beth of Tasty Yummies.

Pumpkin Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Gluten-Free + Dairy-Free)

I love this time of year, seeing pumpkin everything, everywhere! I say bring it on. I myself have already consumed several pounds of pumpkin puree and it isn’t even October yet. Of course, sweets and baked goods are high on my list of favorite ways to enjoy pumpkin. Cookies, pies, tarts, muffins, any of them – just add some aromatic spices and I am all about it. What are some of your favorite ways to enjoy pumpkin this time of year? Chewy Pumpkin Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Gluten-Free + Dairy-free)makes approximately 2 dozen cookies Preheat the oven to 375º F, line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil and honey until smooth and well blended. Drop the batter by rounded tablespoons 2-inches apart on the baking sheets, flatten the dough gently with a fork. Watermelon Cupcakes. Sassy water  - Home - A Sweet Simple Life. Feeling sassy?

sassy water  - Home - A Sweet Simple Life

I am. I found this brilliant, brilliant idea on Sitno Seckanovia via my favorite website ever.... drumroll please... Pinterest! How did I ever survive without it? A place to ooooh and awww over hundreds of mind-boggling ideas... Let's just say I spend way too much time on there. Anyways... sassy water. I like to make a batch and divide it among a few ball jars so I can take it to work or with me on errands. Sassy Water Click here for the printable recipe! Ingredients:2 lemons1/2 cucumber10-12 mint leaves3 quarts water Prep Time: 5 minutesChill Time: Overnight or 8 hours Yields: 10-12 glasses Method: 1. 2. Update - September 19, 2012 A lot of you have asked about how I use Sassy Water and the results that I see. I combine it with a low carb/high protein diet and 3-4 exercise routines a week, so I feel like it does help me lose weight but it doesn't stand alone.

I never use it to replace meals, so please consult a doctor first if you are planning on doing that. Home-made Lemonade - Vegetarian food. Return to listing There really isn't anything quite like it.

Home-made Lemonade - Vegetarian food

There are a million and one commercial versions, but nothing can compare with the flavour of fresh lemons made into lemonade. Makes 3 pints (1.75 litres) First scrub the lemons in warm water, then thinly pare the coloured outer zest from 3 of them using a potato peeler or zester. After that any white pith will need to be pared from the strips of zest with a sharp knife – this is important to prevent the lemonade tasting bitter.

Next pour in 2½ pints (1.4 litres) of boiling water, then stir well, cover and leave overnight in a cool place. Serve the lemonade either straight or diluted with soda water, with lots of ice. _Note:_ To make lemon barley water, proceed as above but in addition take 4 oz (110 g) of pearl barley and rinse thoroughly under a cold tap. _This recipe is taken from Delia Smith’s Summer Collection Return to HomepageVisit the Delia Online Cookery School with WaitroseClick here to go to Waitrose.com Related recipes. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream [Vegan] I’m officially hooked on vegan ice cream. Who knew that a non-dairy treat could be so rich, creamy, and satisfying? Well, I guess Wheeler Del Toro did – and I am forever indebted to him for introducing me to a lower-calorie & lower-fat version of a classic dessert.

There are tons of choices when it comes to ice cream flavors, but when a craving for Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough strikes, nothing else will suffice. So when inspiration struck to create a vegan version, I couldn’t get the idea out of my head. The ice cream base itself is reminiscent of cookie dough, thanks to a touch of butter combined with both granulated and brown sugar. As for the actual bits of cookie dough, I chose to create a raw version using cashews, dates, vanilla extract, salt, and chocolate chips. The raw cookie dough couldn’t be easier to make. Just process raw cashews until ground: Add in plump Medjool dates and process until… … the “dough” sticks together when pinched, like so: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream. 10 tasty ways to prepare beans and lentils. 10 Vegan Shake Recipes. These ten vegan shake recipes will come in handy for those days when spring fever finally hits and all you crave is a sunbeam, your sunglasses and a frosty sweet treat to cool you off and make you smile.

10 Vegan Shake Recipes

Spring. Is. Coming. Do you feel it? That warm feeling on the back of your neck. Vegan/vegetarian. Vegan Resource.