Posts Tagged "vegan"

Chocolate Covered Bananas

Posted by on Feb 13, 2011 in Recipes, Sweets | 0 comments

Chocolate Covered Bananas

3 or 4 bananas 1  3.5 oz [dark] chocolate bar chopped walnuts (or topping of choice) Melt chocolate by boiling water in a small pot, and adding chocolate to a separate pot, securely sitting on top of the small one. The steam will melt the chocolate (chocolate will burn if you put it in a pot directly on the burner). Pour melted chocolate into a shallow bowl. Peel bananas & roll them around in the chocolate until covered (or you can put the bananas in the bowl first & pour the chocolate right over them). Place chocolate covered bananas on a wax paper covered cookie sheet &...

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Yogurt & Granola

Posted by on Feb 6, 2011 in Breakfast, Fast & Easy, Recipes, Snacks and Light Meals | 0 comments

Yogurt & Granola

3/4 cup plain, whole milk yogurt 1 TBSP honey (or one mashed speckled banana, or 3 drops liquid stevia) 1/2 cup granola Mix together yogurt and honey (or mashed banana). Add granola. ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ This is another tasty yogurt combination my kids like. Sometimes it’s breakfast, sometimes lunch, & sometimes a snack. ~  Careful choosing packaged granola.  Some are gluten free, others aren’t.  They all contain sugar – some a little, some a lot. Some companies use natural sugar, others,...

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Coconut Milk Tonic

Posted by on Jan 23, 2011 in Condiments, etc..., Non-Dairy Milks, Recipes | 0 comments

Coconut Milk Tonic

1 can coconut milk (regular, not “light”) 1 & 3/4 cup water OPTIONAL: 3 drops liquid stevia or other sweetener Heat coconut milk & water in a small saucepan over med-low heat for just a few minutes (just long enough to melt any solids & make smooth liquid). Stir or whisk occasionally as it’s heating up. Stir in stevia (or other sweetener) if using. Store in covered glass jar in the fridge, and shake before using. Makes approximately 3 & 1/2 cups of milk ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~...

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Hemp Milk Smoothie

Posted by on Jan 16, 2011 in Breakfast, Recipes, Smoothies & Shakes | 0 comments

Hemp Milk Smoothie

1/4 cup hemp seeds 1 cup cold water 1/8 tsp (or more) cinnamon 2 – 3 tsps honey, pure maple syrup (or 5 drops liquid stevia) 1 banana 1 heaping cup of berries (or other fruit) Blend in blender. Makes approximately 16 oz (1 serving) ________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ I love this, because you don’t have to have any pre-made milk on hand. It makes the milk & the smoothie at the same time!  Nice  =) ~ Can reduce the hemp seeds to 2 TBSP if you prefer a milder flavor (anywhere between 2 TBSP and 1/4 cup will work, depending on...

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Hemp Milk

Posted by on Jan 16, 2011 in Condiments, etc..., Non-Dairy Milks, Recipes | 0 comments

Hemp Milk

1/2 cup hemp seeds 2 cups cold water 1/4 tsp (or more) cinnamon 10 drops liquid stevia (or sweetener of choice) Blend in blender until smooth (a minute or 2 should do it). _________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ This is a very simple milk to make at home. Extremely nutritious, with a yummy, nutty flavor. ~ If the flavor is a little too nutty for you, reduce amount of hemp seeds (anywhere from 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup works depending on your taste preference). ~ Depending on the type of blender you have, the texture will vary (the Vitamix is great at processing small...

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