For the Brownies INGREDIENTS
INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. 2. In a large mixing bowl combine peanut butter, coconut sugar, maple syrup, and coconut oil. 3. Slowly stir in cocao powder, until mixture is thick. 4. Add in vanilla extract, salt, flax eggs, and almond flour. Mix well. 5. Fold in chocolate chips. 6. Line a 8x8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper, folding the corners so it lays flat. 7. Pour your batter into the pan and spread evenly. 8. Bake for 30 minutes. Check the center with a toothpick to see if it comes out clean. ( it might be a little gooey due to the chocolate chips, that is ok.) 9. Let cool before adding icing and cutting. For the Pink Icing INGREDIENTS
1. Once coconut milk has been chilled, the coconut cream will separate to the top of the can from the water in the bottom of the can. 2. Open then can and scoop out all the coconut cream that has settled on top and discard the water from the bottom of the can. 3. Add the coconut cream to a mixing bowl with the remaining ingredients. 4. Mix coconut cream with a hand mixer until fluffy. You can leave it just like this and add it to your brownies, cookies, or whatever you want to add icing to. Or if you want to get a pink colored icing continue to the following steps. 5. In a small pot bring about 2-3 inches of water to a boil. 6. Add your chopped and peeled beets to the boiling water and simmer until the water turns bright red. 7. Strain the beet chunks and save the water as you red dye. 8. Very slowly add the water to your icing to get a pink color. ** If the icing gets to runny place it in the freezer for about 30 minutes, then mix again using your hand mixer. 9. Spread on top your brownies, cut into squares, and enjoy!!
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1/14/2018 2 Comments Amazing Vegan Queso DipINGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cup raw cashews 3 Tbsp nutritional yeast 1 lemon, juice 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp water 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup chunky salsa chips for dipping *You can add hot sauce or cayenne pepper if you like it spicy!** **Option: Add sliced vegan sausage INSTRUCTIONS 1. In a high speed blender, combine all ingredients, except salsa. 2. Blend on high until creamy (adding small amounts of water if to thick) 3. Transfer to a mixing bowl. 4. Add salsa, stir until everything is combined. 5. You can serve it just like this or you can warm it up. To warm 1. Add queso into a small pot on very low heat. 2. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. 3. Once warmed up, transfer to a serving bowl. 4. Serve immediately. **Be careful not to heat to long, or on high heat, or it will start to harden.** 1/14/2018 1 Comment Avocado Spinach Artichoke DipNo Cooking Required!!!
INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup macadamia nuts 4 Tbsp almond milk (unflavored, unsweetened) 3 ripe avocados, pitted and scooped 1 clove garlic 1/2 lemon, juiced 3 cups fresh spinach, packed 1 cup artichokes 1/2 tsp salt 1 Tbsp olive oil pepper to taste Chips, crackers, or veggies for serving INSTRUCTIONS 1. In a high speed blender, combine macadamia nuts, almond milk, lemon juice, and only 1 of the avocados. 2. Blend until creamy. 3. Pour into a food processor along with the 2 remaining avocados, garlic, spinach, artichokes, salt, olive oil, and pepper. 4. Pulse until you get a smooth, yet slightly chunky dip. 5. Serve with chips, crackers, or veggies. Serves 6
INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cup raw cashews 1 cup almond milk (unsweetened , unflavored) 15 oz. can navy beans (rinsed and drained) 1 lemon , juiced 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp salt 2 Tbsp vegan mayo (I use Sir Kensington's fabanaise) 3 Tbsp hot sauce (for mild) 1/3 cup (for spicy) Add more if you like it really spicy! 2/3 cup (+ 1 cup for the top) daiya cheddar cutting board shreds (Not the original daiya cheddar) **You can use any meltable vegan cheese that you like! 1 cup cauliflower rice (steamed) chips or pita slices for dipping INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 375 degrees 1. In a food processor or high speed blender, blend, cashews, almond milk, navy beans, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, garlic, onion, salt, and hot sauce. 2. Transfer into a large mixing bowl. Then fold in 2/3 cup daiya, cauliflower rice, and vegan mayo. 3. Mix until everything is evenly combined. 4. Oil an 8x8 in baking dish, pour and evenly spread the dip into the pan. 5. Using the remaining 1 cup of daiya cheddar shreds, sprinkle evenly on top. 6. Cover tightly with foil. 7. Bake 20 -25 mins. Until daiya shreds start to melt. 8. Serve with chips or warmed pita slices. ***Do not overcook, the dip could become hardened or dry. ***This could also be assembled and stored in the fridge a day ahead and then baked the next day. 1. Relax and Get Rest!!! This is so important when you are sick. Getting sick is usually our bodies way of telling us to slow down and hit the breaks a little bit. If you are always on the go and never giver yourself some time to rest and recharge, eventually your body will make you, by some form of illness or injury. I understand that everyone is busy with work or kids, but try your best to get as much rest as possible if you want to get better faster! 2. Take Probiotics Everyone should be doing this on a daily basis. But if you are not, start now! Probiotics are the good bacteria that live in your digestive system (Gut). 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