Funeral For My Fat, Grocery List. The Best Banana Bread Recipe. Yes, friends – I totally just uttered the words the best in regards to a banana bread recipe.
To some folks, those may be fightin’ words because it seems like everyone has their own opinion of banana bread perfection. Some like it with a little booze – raises my hand – others like it with loads of nuts. Healthy Baked Falafel — The Picky Eater: A Healthy Food Blog. Falafels are truly a comfort food of mine.
I’m a sucker for all types of Mediterranean food: give me a platter with some whole wheat pita, hummus, feta, olives, veggies and other delicious dips and I’m a happy camper. I’m also a sucker for cheese plates, but that’s a different story When I was a kid, we used to go to the “Falafel Drive-In” near my house in Cupertino, California. They’re a little hole-in-the-wall joint, but they make the best falafels I’ve ever had.
Healthy Breakfasts. Gluten Free Vegan Banana Pancakes. It is DAY 12 of "I LOVE Vitamix" month and the Vitamix 5200 giveaway continues to get thousands of hits a day!
Don't miss out on your chance to win this fantastic high speed blender. Enter and share on Facebook and Twitter for bonus entries. Good Luck. Vitamix Recipe #12: Gluten Free Vegan Banana Maple Cinnamon Pancakes. Moist Chiquita Banana Apple Streusel Muffins Recipe. Prep Time:20 minutesTotal Time:40 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Servings:12 Want Banana Recipes Every Month?
Moist banana apple muffins are crowned with a light sugar-crumb topping. Ingredients: 1/4 cup Sugar 3 Tbsp. Whole Wheat Banana Muffin Recipe. Sweet Potato Balls. Method: Bake sweet potatoes in a 350°F oven for 1 hour or until soft.
Remove from oven and set aside until cool enough to handle. Cut cooked potatoes in half and scoop flesh from skins and place into a bowl. Discard skins. Add vegan butter, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, maple syrup and orange juice to the bowl and mix well. Chocolate Hazelnut Pie. Well..my five weeks of bliss with my family has unfortunately come to an end.
We had a wonderful time together eating, laughing and shopping our way around L.A, and I am so grateful to have had this special time with them. But in true fashion, I wanted more time. It took all of my father's strength to pry my co-dependent hands from around my mother's neck. So there I was, after my best "desperate monkey routine" bawling like a baby frantically waving good-bye to my parents as they disappeared behind the security area. Vegan Pumpkin Pie Smoothie. After sharing my decadent chocolate hazelnut nutella smoothie yesterday, I wanted to share a more forgiving dessert for those of you on low sugar, low sodium, anti-candida, anti-cancer, alkaline diets, or for those of you health conscious foodies who want something delicious without all of the sugar!
Well, I don't mind tooting my own horn and proclaiming that I have hit the JACKPOT with this "pumpkin pie" smoothie that is vegan, alkaline, and sugar free! I created this delectable recipe as a Valentine's Day surprise for Scott, who has been maintaining a strict vegan, alkaline diet. He has had nothing sweeter than a carrot stick in over six months. Vitamix Smoothie Recipes.
We continue our celebration of Vitamix Smoothies and our fabulous Vitamix 750 Giveaway with this delicious Vitamix Autumn Sweet Potato Smoothie.
This delicious blend is a wonderful treat for fall, and a great way to use leftover sweet potato after the holidays. This delectable drink is loaded with antioxidants and goodies, but is still FUN! Next time you are craving potatoes, grab for sweet potatoes instead. Sweet potatoes are a FABULOUS source of beta carotene, and have shown up in some studies to raise our blood levels of Vitamin A. To get the full benefit of the goodness of sweet potatoes it is recommend to add a tiny bit of good quality cold pressed extra virgin olive oil. Just 1 cup of sweet potato is FULL of Vitamin C which helps with bone, tooth formation, skin health, digestion, blood cell formation, and detoxification. Chocolate Green Smoothie. Vegan Chocolate Mousse. Hello, I am The Blender Girl, and I continue my shameless bribes with chocolate.
I am a proud raw chocoholic. Or more specifically, a raw chocolate moussaholic. Today, I thought it was time I posted my favourite raw chocolate puddinh recipe that can be made in less than five minutes in your blender (I like to use my Vitamix) and is absolutely divine. If the allergy free gluten free brownies didn't do the trick, I feel quite certain that this will. Those of you who joined my chocoholics program with the tofu chilli pepper mousse and raw chocolate butter know only too well the joys of the dairy free, sugar free vegan chocolate experience.
The key ingredient in this tasty raw recipe is perfect avocados that have just ripened. In order to achieve this all-important balance (for avocado skeptics anyway) you need good quality, rich decadent cocoa powder or raw cacao powder. Vegan Chocolate Milkshake. Boo!
Sweet Potato Smoothies. Those of you who have tasted my pumpkin pie smoothie, pecan pie smoothie, and the apple pie smoothie that I made for my series of blender-inspired videos for Chow would be familiar with my love affair with vegan "pie in a glass" smoothies. I LOVE vegetable and fruit pies. But on the days when I am not inclined to bake (which is most days!) I turn to my trusty blender for inspiration and whip up a pie smoothie to satisfy my craving for a decadent piece of pie without the need to coat-check my colon! Today I cast the fabulous sweet potato as the star attraction in my pie smoothie love fest! Sweet potatoes are soft, fibrous vegetables that are sweet and decadent, and are high in beta-carotene which boosts immune defenses and may protect DNA in cells from cancer-causing chemicals. Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Smoothie. Raw Mock Tuna. It is DAY 27 of "Gluten Free Vegan Recipes with Breville" and I am delighted to celebrate the incredible Jennifer Cornbleet, celebrated Raw Food Chef, Recipe Developer, Instructor, long-time faculty member, and “teacher to the teachers” at the famous Living Light Culinary Institute in California.
She is also author of the best-selling book, RAW FOOD MADE EASY FOR 1 or 2 PEOPLE REVISED. If you are a raw food beginner and want to learn everything there is to know about “going live,” Jenny is THE woman! I LOVE the fact that ANIMAL LIBERATION by my Aussie compatriot, Peter Singer, was one of the catalysts to Jenny becoming interested in vegetarianism. Then after being introduced to raw foods by the fabulous yoga instructor and healer Keyvan Golestaneh, and experiencing the dramatic health benefits of eating juices, smoothies and salads, she became passionate about raw foods. Jenny also teaches informal raw food classes in Chicago, the San Francisco Bay area, Bali, and all over the world. Recipe Search. Recipes. Gluten Free Vegetarian Recipes. Vegan. Recipe for Zucchini Cakes at Life. 10 in 10 Healthy Challenge: Healthy Snack Ideas. I love planning and organizing.
I like to know what is going on months in advance. I am really not the spontaneous type. If it is not in the “plan” I tend to freak out. I think this drives Josh nuts sometimes, but he still loves me:) Planning is key when it comes to healthy eating. Select foods that satisfy your hunger and provide your body with energy and important nutrients. Fruits and vegetables. Here are a few of my favorite snacks: Natural peanut butter or almond butter with apple slices, banana slices, or celery sticks.Fresh or frozen berries with yogurt.
Just make sure you watch your portion sizes. What do you like to snack on? I've Got The Power. Heatherllove on Instagram. LhsqtpcurM1qhdcgbo1_400.gif (345×519) 30 Delicious Green Smoothie Recipes. 5 Day Green Smoothie Challenge. I was recently inspired by Holly to try out the whole green smoothie thing. 8 Healthy Smoothies Made With 3 Ingredients. "Why I Became A Vegetarian" People ask me almost every single day "WHY are you a vegetarian? "-- and then they share their desire but struggle to eat less meat. This blog isn't an attempt to convert your meat eating ways, but since you decided to check it out.. Wishful Chef - Cooking Simple Foods & DrinksGreen Smoothies Archives » Wishful Chef. If you haven’t had goji berries before, they are a great snack and also work really well in smoothies.
Festive Romaine and Apple Green Smoothie with Cinnamon.