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Thursday, March 7, 2013

Healthy Ice-cream (Vegan)

Ingredients:

2 Frozen ripe bananas
1 hot coco packet of choice
2 stevia packets
2 Tbs chocolate chips (optional)

Blend all together until it reaches icecream consistancey. If you want it more milkshake like, add 1/3 cup of almond milk.

Enjoy!

Sunday, March 3, 2013

Zucchini pizza bites

These are the healthy alternative to bagel bites! They are vegan and delicious!

Ingredients:
1 large zucchini
Pizza sauce
Vegan cheese

Preheat oven to 375. Slice zucchini into circles to desired thickness. Top with sauce and cheese! Bake for 30-40 minutes! Let cool and enjoy!



Veggie Shrimp Wraps

Veggie Shrimp Wraps

Ingredients:
2 cups stir fry mix of choice
3 Tbs teriyaki sauce
4 large lettuce leaves
16 baby shrimp
Veggie shreds cheese (optional)
salt and pepper to taste

Saute the baby shrimp until browned (8-12 minutes)
Cook stir fry mix on frying pan (8-12 minutes)
Mix in 2 1/2 Tbs of teriyaki sauce while it is cooking.
Once cooked place a large spoonful of stir-fry on each lettuce leaf. Add 4 shrimp on each leaf. Drizzle  teriyaki sauce as needed on top. Add optional veggies cheese. Roll it up like a lettuce burrito and enjoy!!



Black Bean Brownies


Okay, I know when you think black beans you don't think brownies. But, this recipe is AMAZING, so I had to share it! It is sweet, chocolaty, healthy, sugar free, and delicious! 

Black Bean Brownies
  • 1 1/2 cups black beans (1 15-oz can, drained and rinsed very well) 
  • 3 tbsp cocoa powder- dutch or regular (depends how chocolaty you want them)
  • 1/2 cup quick oats (you can use gluten free)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup or agave (Honey will work, but not for strict vegans.)
  • 4 stevia packs or 2 tbsp sugar (or omit and increase maple syrup to 1/2 cup)
  • 1/4 cup coconut or vegetable oil 
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup to 2/3 cup chocolate chips (optional, but way better with them)
Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine all ingredients except chocolate chips in a good food processor, and blend until completely smooth. Really blend well. Stir in the chips, then pour into a greased 8×8 pan. Optional: sprinkle extra chocolate chips over the top. Cook 15-18 minutes, then let cool at least 10 minutes before trying to cut. Makes 9-12 brownies.

Per Brownie:
  • Calories: 115
  • Fat: 5.5g
  • Carbs: 15g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 2.5g