Oatmeal Walnut Raisin Cookies for Dad (Low-Fat, Low-Sugar, for Diabetics)

My father's birthday was a few months ago and while he generally doesn't like gifts, I did get on the phone with him and asked what type of cookies he would like. He shocked the both of us by stating he wanted oatmeal raisin cookies with walnuts inside. These were the perfect cookies for him, but I was a bit nervous as I'm not very experienced with these types. They may not look fantastic in the photo, but he was absolutely ecstatic to see them. The recipe makes about 11-12 cookies. Since he is a diabetic I had a lower sugar content and also gave him only half of the batch.


What's your favorite type of cookie?

(Ingredients)Makes 12

• 1/2 cup of White Whole Wheat
• 1/4 cup of Dry Oats
• 1/2 tsp of Baking Soda
• 3/4 tsp Baking Powder
• 5 tsp Raw Sugar
• 1/4 cup Chopped Walnuts
• 1/4 cup of Chia Seed Gel
• 2 tbl of Veggie Oil
• 1 tsp of Vanilla Extract
• A few tbl of Golden Raisins
• Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Allspice and Cardamom to taste

(Directions)

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Mix your flour,oats, baking soda, and baking powder together in large bowl.
• Next,add nuts, raisins, and vanilla extract. Mix together
• Blend in oil and spices until incorporated.
• Stir in your sugar and chia gel until blended.
• Place 1 tbsp sized dollup on a greased cookie sheet and bake for 30 minutes. Once done, let cool. Enjoy!

Vegan Cheezecake Pie Pops (Soy-Free, No-Bake, Gluten-Free, 4th of July)

Happy 4th of July for those that celebrate it - due to the summer heat (which makes me summer lazy) and I came up with these due to wanting something cool and cute to eat. My family just made a strawberry, refrigerator cheesecake so you know I had to one-up that and veganize it....or I just needed to try out this new sugar-free pectin! The best part about these is that with each bite you get a different ice cream flavor - the first is cheezecake, then its banana split and then you even get a bite of Choc-O-Chip cookie dough.

How do you like to celebrate your national holidays? Or, how do you prefer to cool down?

(Cheezecake Pie Pops Ingredients)

• 1/4 cup of Blueberries
• 1 Medium-Ripe Banana
• 1 tsp White Vinegar
• 1 tbl Coconut Oil
• 1 cup of Coconut Cream (or 1/2 pk of Thai Cream Powder)
• 1/4 cup Raw Sugar
• 2 tsp No-Sugar Added Pectin
• 2 tsp Water
• 1/2 cup Gluten-Free Graham Cracker Crumbs

(Directions)

• I didn't use a blender for this - but if you want something absolutely smooth and amazing then you can most definitely use a blender. 
• You can use about half a packet of Thai coconut cream powder and half a cup of cold water, then drizzle in oil, vinegar, sugar and blueberries.
• Put that mixture in the microwave on high for 20 seconds and then mash in the banana to "puree" the ingredients.
• Combine pectin and water, press it with fingers until it is no longer lumpy and then microwave for about 15 seconds until it is jellied on its own.
• Whisk in, cover your mixing container with plastic wrap and put in the freezer for about 1-2 hours and it should start to smooth over.
• Then, chop it up and mix in your graham cracker crumbs.
• Let that chill for about one more hour and then you can drizzle in some bitter-sweet chocolate or make cheezecake pops, using graham cracker crumbs and chocolate as a great base.
• Coat your sticks with chocolate, stick in and freeze until almost rock-hard, serve and enjoy!

Cool down with a nice float, too!

Peruvian Stirfry, Lomo Saltado with Cauliflower Rice (Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Low-Fat, Low-Sugar)

I've been wanting to try this forever! The ingredients fit so well, you get a vinegary punch from hot sauce and a kick from that and some jalapenos with a bit of sweet and acidic flavor from caramelized onions with home-stewed tomatoes. This truly is a stirfry with great balance, and to absorb this melody of flavors you just need some thick-cut fries to sop it all up, they never get soggy and they always stay delicious. Instead of using seitan as I usually would, I decided to make it extra simple and just used some portabella mushrooms that I had in the fridge and it worked perfectly!

(Lomo Saltado Ingredients)

• 1/2 Large Red Onion
• 2 tbl of Sambal Oelek
• 2 Garlic Cloves
• 1/2 Jalapeno
• 2 Mini Yellow & Orange Bell Peppers
• 1 & 1/2 Large Tomatoes
• 1/4 tsp of Vinegar
• 1 tsp of Hot Sauce (your choice)
• 1/4 cup of Collard Greens
• 1/4 cup of Sliced Portabella Mushrooms
• 1/2 tsp of Stevia (optional)
• Salt to taste (optional)
• Cumin and Garlic Powder to taste
• Cilantro

(Cauliflower Rice Ingredients)

• 1/3 head of Cauliflower
• 2 tbl of Olive Oil
• Salt to taste (optional)

A large amount of Thick-Cut Fries (pre-cooked in an oven)

(Directions)

• Simply roast your cauliflower until softened and crisped a bit.
• run through a blender of food processor until it has the light texture of rice - but don't allow it to get mushy. Place aside.


• Mince your jalapeno, garlic and onion and then saute in a dry pan over low heat until they lightly caramelize.
• Season and then add in your bell peppers and tomatoes with your liquids.
• Continue to cook on low until the tomato has softened and released more juices, then mix in your collard greens, mushrooms and seasonings. Cook and taste, adding what you feel is needed.
• Then, turn off the heat and add your cilantro before folding in your fries and serving with your cauliflower rice.

I hope that you enjoy! ^^

Mum's Meals

Bulgur and Lentil tacos with avocado, onions, garlic, cilantro and tomato (2 servings)

If you follow me on Facebook then you know that my mother has asked me to fix her meals as she is now on a (mostly) plant-based diet with low-fat and low-sodium for her health. Hopefully she will become vegetarian and possibly vegan soon, but she is doing good either the way and all I want for her is to be the healthiest that she can be. This is just a compilation of the things that you guys have missed from me lately since I've been running around so much lately. I hope this will make up for at least part of the week! Hehe. ^^

Fat and salt-free dinner with roasted zucchini, cauliflower, mushrooms and peppers
with garlic and onions.

Its shaped like the United States! ^^ Enchilada pie with broccoli cream and an onion + mushroom filling.



Ethiopian Wot with carrots, fresh cauliflower, roasted cauliflower stem and berries.


I hope that you guys enjoy this post and are inspired by it! If you want me to post the recipes for anything - just comment here and ask - and don't forget to follow me on Facebook!

Sweet Potato Waffles

A very lovely person went to the store and bought a cheap waffle iron just for me! I've been wanting home-made waffles for years and lately I've been using it for at least five times a week, when I can. My favorite type of waffle is set just before you - sweet potato with cinnamon and nutmeg. Originally I had just made them to get rid of the extra sweet potato pie filling from Thanksgiving. But for now - I'm hooked.

(Sweet Potato Waffle Ingredients)

• 1 Large Diced Sweet Potato (Boiled)
• 1/2 cup of White Whole Wheat Flour
• 1/2 cup of All-Purpose Flour
• 1/4 cup of Sugar
• Enough Non-Dairy Milk to Thin it out
• Cinnamon and Nutmeg to taste
• A pinch of Salt
• 2 tbl of Oil (optional

(Directions)

• It is best to use an electric mixer to blend ingredients while you heat up your waffle iron.
• Follow waffle iron instructions as best as you can and keep the already made waffles in an oven at 200 degrees to stay warm until you're ready to eat.
• Cover with your favorite fruits, some coconut cream and enjoy!