Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Vegan Chocolate Black Bean Cookies



INGREDIENTS

  1. 2 cans of Black Beans (rinsed and drained)
  2. 1 1/2 cup of oats or oat flour
  3. 1/2 cup of maple syrup
  4. 2 tablespoons of cacao powder
  5. 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
  6. 1 tsp of baking powder
  7. 1 tsp of vanilla extract
  8. 1 cup of dark chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. Place black beans, oats, maple syrup, cacao powder, coconut oil, baking powder and vanilla extract in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
  3. Fold in dark chocolate chips to the mix.
  4. Roll cookies into 2 tablespoon balls and flatten on a coconut oil greased baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes. 
  6. Enjoy these delicious chewy cookies for a fiber filled snack!

SUBSTITUTIONS

  • Maple Syrup = Honey, Agave
  • Cacao Powder = Raw Cacao
  • Dark Chocolate Chips = Raw Cacao Nibs, Nuts, Milk Chocolate Chips







Thursday, February 12, 2015

Quinoa and Poached Egg Brunch




INGREDIENTS

  1. Cooked Quinoa
  2. Sauteed Kale
  3. Sauteed Onion
  4. Chopped Tomato
  5. Peas
  6. Egg
  7. Avocado
  8. Salsa


DIRECTIONS

  1. Saute your onion and kale
  2. Add cooked quinoa to the pan
  3. Add chopped tomato and any other vegetables you may have in your fridge or freezer
  4. Poach your egg
    1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and slowly drop your egg into the water. 
    2. I like to break my egg into a small bowl first, then put the egg into the pot so it does not break apart. 
    3. Leave in for about 3 minutes. 
    4. Use a large serving spoon to take the egg out.
  5. Serve your egg on top of the warm quinoa and veggie mixture.
  6. Serve with a side of avocado and salsa,