Sweet potato Peanutbutter COOKIES

Sweet potato Peanutbutter COOKIES!! All Vegan

3 T. dairy-free soy margarine, such as Willow Run
¾ cups Taes top secrete home made sweet potato peanut butter
1 1/2 cup honey, agave nectar or maple syrup
½ cup whole wheat flour
¾ cups white flour
¾ t. baking soda
¼ t. baking powder
1/8 t. salt

Black Bean Burgers with Vinaigrette Chutney

Black bean burgers

• 2-3 cups of boiled black beans

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• 1-2 cups of quick oats oatmeal 
• 1/2 medium chopped onions 
• 1 tbsp of mustard 
• 2 tbsp of katchup 
• 3/4 tbsp of chilli powder 
• 1/2 tbsp of mrs dash 
• a dash of salt 
• a dash of cumin 
• a dash of soy sauce (optional)

Mix all the ingredients through out. take one half of the mixture and blend in food processor or blender
remix everything back together. create desired portions and shallow fry in olive oil!

Vinaigrette Chutney

• 1/2 medium cucumber chopped 
• 1/2 medium tomato chopped 
• 1/2 medium onion chopped 
• 1/2 inch of ginger minced 
• 1/2 tbsp ACV 
• 1/2 Tbsp Mustard 
• 1/2 Tbsp honey 
• 1/2 Tbsp Soy Sauce 
• Add any desired dried herbs 

Mix through thoroughly & serve!

Spicy & Sweet Thai Rice

2 cups of brown rice precooked  

½ cup of wild rice (optional) precooked 

½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar 

½  cup cashews  

2-3 tbsp honey 

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper 

½ -1 tbsp chilli powder 

½ -1 cup soy sauce or braggs aminos 

½ cup sliced onions 

½ cup red & or green bell peppers (optional) 

4 cups raw kale 

First caramelize your onions in olive oil for approx. 7 min on med heat. Then add your bell peppers & let them cook for another 3 mins. Add soy sauce, Honey,  then chili powder, and cayenne. Add the apple cider vinegar. Now stir in kale and let it cook for 2 mins on med high heat. Then stir in precooked wild & brown rice and cashews. Now serve! 

Vegan Pumpkin Pancakes

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup soy milk
• 2 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup mashed, cooked pumpkin (or canned Pumpkin Puree)
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp allspice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar (or white if necessary) 

Directions

Combine soymilk with the tsp vinegar in a separate bowl. Give it 5 minutes to curdle (this is like using buttermilk). Stir together pumpkin, spices, water and soymilk in mixing bowl. Add in remaining ingredients and stir JUST UNTIL MOIST, NO LONGER. Let sit 5 minutes to rise and lightly stir again. Let rest 5 more minutes and cook them up. Makes twenty 4" pancakes.  Number of Servings: 20

Healthful Hints: Cleansing Day

In these very stressful times I know it can be hard to find the time to take a quick relaxation break. When and if you so happen to find a day where you can unwind and relax a Cleansing Day may be in order. The effects of stress can be increased when the body is filled with toxins that can come from eating bad foods and breathing unclean air. So it is good to take a day that is dedicated toward cleansing away all impurities including that of the mind body and spirit. Some activities that can be done during that day are....

• Fasting : Fasting from junk food and any other foods that can be toxic to the body will give your body a rest as well as increase the effectiveness of the cleansing activities that follow.

• Detoxing: Detoxing is the process through which your body purges it self from the build up of toxins. Detoxing tonics such as raw organic Apple cider vinegar (ACV), Lemon and cayenne pepper water, and any detox teas can help to aid your body with its own natural detoxification processes.

• Yoga and Meditation: Yoga and meditation will aid in clearing the emotional, mental, and spiritual bodies of built up toxic thoughts and emotions. Cleansing your mind of impurities is key to overall health and holistic healing.

• Pampering: Pampering yourself is a great way to promote self love and healing allow yourself to rest. Do you hair or give yourself a all natural facial! Activities like this will help you to unwind and promote the spirit and energy of healing around you.

• Healing baths: This would fall under pampering but it is highly important that you understand the mental, spiritual, and physical significance of bathing. Obviously it helps to cleanse away physical dirt build up in and on the skin which is the biggest detoxifying organ in the body. But bathing with things like bath salts, essential oils, and herbal all natural soaps helps to clear negative energy and brighten the aura.

• Affirmations: Affirmations will help you to reprogram any negative programing you might have received through out your life. It will help you to remain positive and upbeat and manifest your greatest intentions.
  

Eating healthy through out the day as well as following these tips will help you have a cleansing and restful day. Be sure to make an effort to love and heal yourself and remember HEALTH IS WEALTH ^_^

Vegan Oatmeal Rasin Cookies

1st mix the wet ingredients

1 cup of sugar
1/2 cup of apple sauce
1/3 cup molasses
dash of vanilla extract
then the dry...
2 cups of flour
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon of salt
2 cups of oatmeal
1 cup of raisins
makes about 24 cookies bake on 350 for about 5-7 mins

my moms basic homemade vinaigrette

Ingredients

• apple cider vinegar (preferably brags raw)
• extra virgin olive oil
• italian seasonings (marjoram, thyme, rosemary, savory, sage, oregano and basil)
• parsley
• mrs dash garlic and herb
• adobo seasoning (no msg)
• seasalt

You want to start out with a mixture that is 3 parts vinegar to 2 parts evo. That is the most important step in my eyes from here i like to add a dash of each seasoning to taste and stir vigorously with a fork or whisk until the mixture is emulsified. Taste it to make sure the dressing is seasoned to your liking and enjoy!

The best thing about this vinaigrette is it is easy to make and the ingredients are easy to find. Plus it has no preservatives and you can control the amount of sodium you put into the recipe. Unlike the store bought already made alternatives that often contain unnecessary preservatives as well as hidden sugar intake. All these harmful ingredients can turn your well intended healthy meal into a calorie filled condiment covered calorie fest that can do your body more harm than good. So take an extra 5 mins out of your day to create an easy healthy alternative that can do your body well!