Category Archives: vegan

Kiddo Creations: Blueberry Banana Smoothie

I’m home with a sick kiddo today. He’s wiped out. Spent. Beat. I guess we played a little too hard this weekend. Can kiddo’s get fun hangovers? If they can, I think he has one. But, he isn’t too spent … Continue reading

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Coconut Cacao Nib Ice Cream Sandwiches

When I was in sixth grade, I had to do a demonstration for school. Even then I was a bit of a foodie. Well, not exactly a high-brow foodie, but I loved to cook. So, I decided to demonstrate making … Continue reading

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Raw Pesto Guac Salad

Some things in life are ugly. Industrial waste. Scowling faces. Hairless dogs. (Okay maybe hairless dogs are so ugly they’re cute.) Lately, the state of my health has been ugly. I’ve caught one virus after another. My energy is low. … Continue reading

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Banana Bread Beany Spread

Don’t you just love the rhythm of that title? But, beans? And, bananas? Together? Oh yes, I did. Really, it’s all the rage. I’m just copying the masters. First there was Evan, The Wanna Be Chef and his Dessert Hummus. … Continue reading

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Indian Spiced Rice “Pudding”

Well, I would update you on what I ate the last couple of days of the sugar-free challenge. But, there’s not much to report. It was basically different incarnations of banana – banana + almond milk + ice = smoothie; … Continue reading

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Fruitless Friday (Sugar-Free Day 3)

So, yesterday I went a bit overboard on the fruit. To make up for it, today was fruit-free. That’s right. The sweetest thing I ate today was a carrot. And, dang it if I don’t feel good. Breakfast: Quickie Carrot … Continue reading

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Spring Fling Salad

You’d think my 100th post would be a cookie recipe, wouldn’t you? Or at least some kind of dessert. But, nope. I like to keep you on your toes. That’s a total lie. The brookies (brownie cookie) that I wanted … Continue reading

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Almost Elvis Cookies (vegan, grain-free)

“Mom, Elvis is that guy with a front-butt, right?” “Well, you’re thinking of Tortelvis. But, close – he was the famous singer.” “So, what do cookies have to do with Elvis, Mom?” “Well, when Elvis got famous and rich, he … Continue reading

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Sweet Or Savory Challenge: Carob Cookies

Let’s just get this out of the way right up front. Sorry! I know I’ve been neglecting you all. I’ve been just a wee bit distracted with this and this and, oh yah, this. One would think that with all … Continue reading

Posted in Blogger Community, cookies, Cooking Challenges, desserts, grain-free, nuts, vegan | Tagged , , , , , , | 21 Comments

Raw Cake Pop Challenge

When Nicole and Lisa posted a raw cake pop challenge, and it just so happened to fall during April in the Raw, I knew I had to join in the…um…fun. Yes, that’s what it’s been. Fun. Well. Sort of. Let’s … Continue reading

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