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1. Getting a new pair of jeans. (Thank you, Jessica Simpson! Seriously, <a href="http://www.jessicasimpson.com/denim/index.php?v=clothing-denim-and-pants&nvbar=Clothing:Denim&ecid=SEM-JS-69&pa=SEM_Google_BrandClothing_BrandClothing-Jeans_Jessica%20simpson%20jeans&mkwid=SEM-JS-69|dc_pcrid_88264369994_pkw_jessica%20simpson%20jeans_pmt_e" target="_blank">these jeans</a> are as soft as pajama bottoms and as stretchy as yoga pants. And I got them on sale for $10!)</div>
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2. Finding delicious plant-based milk. Silk Nutchello, you little devil you. I absolutely cannot live without nut milk, so finding different varieties is a beautiful surprise. I bought the <a href="https://silk.com/products/toasted-coconut-cashew-nutchello" target="_blank">toasted coconut and cashew</a> and the <a href="https://silk.com/products/dark-chocolate-walnut-nutchello" target="_blank">dark chocolate and walnut</a>. Talk about YUM. What I love most is that it's delicious with my Orgain <a href="http://orgain.com/products/organic-protein-powder/#sweet-vanilla-bean" target="_blank">protein powder</a> or all on its own. Nom nom nom.</div>
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3. Growing out your nails. Man. It has been a SO HARD to not cut these bad boys. I usually trim my nails every few days, but I haven't cut them now for over a week and I'll tell ya, the STRUGGLE IS REAL.</div>
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4. And of course, one of the simplest things in life...eating a clean, simple dish. This Herbed Quinoa dish is just that. So easy, so straightforward, that a monkey could make it. (Well maybe not that simple. Ha.)</div>
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The hubby and I are all about quick meals during the week. Between work, travel, church callings, and sports, we are hardly ever home enough to cook a decent meal. So cooking up a big batch of this stuff--in a rice cooker to save on time--is essential. Don't get me wrong, we LOVE rice. Once I converted my husband to short-grain <a href="http://www.lundberg.com/product/organic-brown-short-grain-rice/" target="_blank">brown rice</a>, he never looked back. But switching up the grain every once in a while is fun. Quinoa is my new obsession. I think I tried to order it for every meal when we were in Arizona last week. Haha. :) --- Oh, oh oh! And PLEASE, if you are ever in Glendale, Arizona--eat at the Rogue Tomato! (And order the quinoa dish, of course.) It literally opened the day before we ate there. It was super delicious. Click here for their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theroguetomatoeatery/" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>.</div>
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If you are feeling super awesome, sprinkle on some parmesan cheese. While I am not a big fan of cheese (stupid lactose/whey sensitivity), my body can digest parmesan okay. (Nobody likes gas, nobody.)</div>
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<i>gluten-free, vegan option</i></h3>
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serves: 4-6<br />time: 20 minutes</h4>
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2 cups uncooked quinoa</div>
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4 cups liquid (chicken broth, vegetable broth, or salted water)</div>
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1/2 cup white onion, chopped</div>
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1-2 cloves garlic, minced</div>
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1 teaspoon freshly chopped thyme (or 1/4 teaspoon dried)</div>
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2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)</div>
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper</div>
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2 cups frozen peas, thawed in microwave and drained</div>
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<li>Rinse the quinoa in a fine <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZDBR2SE?psc=1" target="_blank">mesh sieve</a>, if you are weird like that. :)</li>
<li>Pour the quinoa and broth into the rice cooker.</li>
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<li>Walk away. (Thank you, modern technology!)</li>
<li>It should be finished in 15-20 minutes.</li>
<li>Fluff the quinoa with a spoon and stir in the peas.</li>
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<li>Thank me later. ;-)</li>
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If you're curious, here is how it should look when preparing it in the rice cooker.</div>
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Basically, throw everything in the rice cooker bowl and get ready for a big bowl of...</div>
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...fluffy goodness!!</div>
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While my husband loves all animal protein...chicken, hamburger, pork, etc. I gag at the sight of it. While you could honestly eat this delicious dish all on its own, I would recommend some sort of protein-element added in. As for me, I am completely fine with drinking my favorite <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Orgain-Organic-Protein-Plant-Based-Vanilla/dp/B00J074W7Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1456091260&sr=8-1&keywords=orgain+protein+powder+vanilla" target="_blank">protein</a> with my meal. :-)</div>
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<span style="color: #ea9999;">Have a beautiful day!<br /><3 Sarah Lou</span></h3>
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The first time I made this recipe was <a href="http://swavorystuff.blogspot.com/2012/04/chocolate-chip-cookie-dough-freezer.html" target="_blank">4 years ago</a>. At that time, I was newly engaged, living in an old creaky house full of girls, and really only cared about 3 things: running, making vegan dishes, and my fiance (now <a href="http://swavorystuff.blogspot.com/p/about-me.html" target="_blank">husband</a>). Life was so simple: sleep, run, school, eat, repeat. It's funny how you can't wait to grow up and be a "real adult." You don't realize that life gets more complicated--more messy--the older you get. Your goals change. I will say, however, that my goal to keep eating as vegan as possible has not changed.</div>
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If you like the texture of fudge--you will love these bars!</div>
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If you want to indulge while still feeling wholesome--you will love these bars!</div>
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vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free option</h3>
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1 1/2 cups oats, ground into flour <i>(use gluten-free oats)</i></div>
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1 cup raw whole almonds, ground into flour <i>(or use 1 1/2 cups almond flour)</i></div>
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<li>Turn off the heat. Stir in the mashed banana, vanilla, and salt. Set this aside.</li>
<li>In a blender or food processor, blend the oats until a flour forms. Pour this into a large mixing bowl. Next, blend the almonds in the blender or food processor. After the almonds are ground, stir them into the oat flour. Add in the cinnamon.</li>
<li>Pour the wet mixture over the dry mixture. Stir well. At this point, the mixture should resemble...well...regular cookie dough. </li>
<li>Place the mixing bowl in the freezer for just 5-10 minutes, that way the chocolate chips don't melt when you stir them in later. </li>
<li>Remove the bowl from the freezer and stir in the chocolate chips. <i>Try your best not to consume all the cookie dough before putting it in a pan. Trust me, you'll want to.</i></li>
<li>Line an 8x8 square pan with parchment paper. Scoop the cookie dough into the pan. Smooth it out with the back of a spoon.</li>
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">If using a wet sweetener (honey or pureed dates), you may want to add 1/4 to 1/2 cup more oat flour.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">If your dates are dry, let them soak in a small bowl of water before pureeing them.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">This is an updated recipe from an <a href="http://swavorystuff.blogspot.com/2012/04/chocolate-chip-cookie-dough-freezer.html" target="_blank">old post</a> from 2012. (I still love it, even after 4 years!) </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">I love <a href="http://ohsheglows.com/2012/02/14/vegan-cookie-dough-freezer-fudge/" target="_blank">this blogger </a>with all my heart and I have her to thank for my cookie dough fudge obsession.</span></li>
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I'm dreaming of a white Christmas,</div>
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Just like the ones I used to know.</div>
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Where the treetops glisten and children listen</div>
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To hear sleigh bells in the snow.</div>
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I'm dreaming of a white Christmas,</div>
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With every Christmas card I write.</div>
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May your days be merry and bright,</div>
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And may all your Christmases be white.</div>
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I love the movie <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7S-IidmcSN8" target="_blank">White Christmas</a> with Bing Crosby. </div>
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Bing Crosby + Danny Kaye = AMAZING</div>
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Bing Crosby + Danny Kaye + Rosemary Clooney + Vera-Ellen = AMAZINGLY MAGICAL</div>
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One time, my sister Leah and I sang the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PG7x8HWbDzU" target="_blank">song</a> "Sisters" from that same movie for a school talent show. As soon as the music came on, we sang our hearts out. After the song was over, I bowed for my "star" performance (haha), and realized that my mic wasn't on--it actually hadn't been turned on for the entire song. So while I could hear myself clearly, the crowd assumed my sister was singing a solo--as for me, I might as well have been dancing up there with the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fJhlt3IUkg" target="_blank">Teletubbies</a>. </div>
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<b>Here are some wonderful renditions of one of my favorite aforementioned songs: <i>White Christmas</i>...</b></div>
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<li>Frank Sinatra's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igaOTqgXbnA" target="_blank">White Christmas</a></li>
<li>Michael Buble's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H02ltJamASg" target="_blank">White Christmas</a></li>
<li>The Drifter's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfZPtkqXQIA" target="_blank">White Christmas</a></li>
<li>Billy Gilman's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5m1S5ZgpOMc" target="_blank">White Christmas</a> (I loved his voice as a young girl--what happened to him?)</li>
<li>Kelly Clarkson's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKtCM5SyGAg" target="_blank">White Christmas</a> </li>
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<i>gluten-free + dairy-free & vegan option</i></h3>
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<li>1 (14 ounce) bag <a href="http://www.glutino.com/products/chips-crisps-pretzels/pretzels/pretzels-twists-14oz/" target="_blank">Glutino</a> gluten-free pretzels </li>
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<li>Place the pan on a towel (on the counter) to do the next step. Add about 5 pretzels to the bowl. Cover the pretzels with chocolate. Using a fork, lift one pretzel out at a time, letting the excess chocolate drip off. Place each pretzel on the baking sheet. Sprinkle on nonpareils (or sprinkles). If you have a child (or husband) handy, have them sprinkle these on in-between batches!</li>
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While we eat mostly dairy-free at home, I did have these on hand. And they made for the perfect combination of white chocolate. Seriously, try half <a href="http://www.wilton.com/shop/by-treat-type/candy-making/" target="_blank">Coconut Candy Melts</a> and half <a href="http://www.ghirardelli.com/shop-1/flavors/white-chocolate.html" target="_blank">Ghirardelli White Chocolate</a> chips.</div>
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I don't know what it is about husbands. Is it normal for them to hate vegetables and fruits?</div>
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Like SERIOUSLY, mine claims to be "allergic" to carrots and avocados.</div>
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I think he just pretends to be allergic to something when he is trying to avoid it.</div>
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Last weekend, he claimed to be allergic to horses when we were out with friends. Really, I think he was just scared of the horses. It was sorta cute. :)</div>
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But how can I get mad at that ADORABLE face?</div>
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ANYWAY, my point is...sometimes it's hard to please husbands. </div>
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"These are SO good!" He told me, after taking a bite.</div>
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Take my husband's word for it...these bars are the SHIZ!</div>
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If you haven't tried a Luna Blueberry Bliss bar, you don't need to! Because these are just like them!</div>
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Not only are these incredibly simple to make, but they store well in the freezer. I love storing protein-rich snacks in the freezer because...</div>
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no bake, gluten-free, protein-rich, fiber-rich, [can be] vegan</h3>
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4 cups Crispy Rice Cereal (gluten-free)</div>
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1/2 cup Rolled Oats (gluten-free)</div>
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2 Tbs. Ground Flaxseed (AKA Flaxseed Meal)</div>
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1/2 cup Honey</div>
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2 scoops Vanilla Protein Powder (I used <a href="http://shop.orgain.com/Organic-Protein-Powders/c/Orgain@ProteinPowders" target="_blank">Orgain</a>, a plant-based protein)</div>
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<li>In a large mixing bowl, stir together the cereal, oats, flax and salt. </li>
<li>In a small (microwave-safe) bowl, stir together the honey and almond butter. Microwave for 30-60 seconds, stirring halfway through. Remove from the microwave and add in vanilla extract. Slowly stir in the protein powder.</li>
<li>Combine the honey mixture with the cereal mixture. Stir in the blueberries.</li>
<li>Scoop mixture into the baking dish and flatten out with your hands (press hard to compress the bars).</li>
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<li>Pop the bars in the freezer for about 10 minutes. Cut bars into 9-12 squares.</li>
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Thank you Jessica at DWB for the <a href="http://dessertswithbenefits.com/blueberry-bliss-krispy-treats/" target="_blank">inspiration</a>!</div>
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Calories: 270</div>
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Fat: 10 g</div>
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I adjusted this recipe so it was completely plant-based and I formed them into balls instead of bars. (See the recipe above for changes.) They turned out perfectly! The only thing I noticed was that I had to add a few drops of almond milk to the ball-mixture so they would form correctly. When you are forming the balls, simply wet your hands, grab a small handful of the ball-mixture, and squeeze the life out of each one. Haha. Instead of the 9-12 squares, you get 24 balls! <i>Nutrition Facts adjustments are below.</i></div>
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Calories:95</div>
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Fat: 4 g</div>
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Sugar: 8 g</div>
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Protein: 4 g</div>
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This is the first recipe for Churro Protein Balls EVER to exist!!</div>
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Like seriously, there is no such thing as "Churro Protein Balls" on the Internet!</div>
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So basically this post is MONUMENTAL.</div>
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Mind = blown.</div>
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When making these little babies, I used a vanilla protein powder from <a href="http://www.questnutrition.com/?gclid=CjwKEAjwj9GqBRCRlPram97Xk3ESJADrN7IeSNtF4L_tTPAhqMFx57_SeifsVj8LfkIYXhjYpG7zFBoCt4Lw_wcB" target="_blank">Quest Nutrition</a>. I love this protein powder because it has a simple ingredient list, is low in sugar, low in calories, and high in protein (duh!). It tastes just like vanilla ice cream when mixed with water and ice. For real. Plus, it's amazing for baking [and for making Churro Protein Balls]. :)</div>
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After mixing the ingredients, it may look a bit like dog food, but DON'T WORRY! Everything will work perfectly in the end.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Churro Protein Balls</span></h2>
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gluten-free, low sugar, high protein</h3>
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1 cup vanilla protein powder (<a href="http://www.questnutrition.com/" target="_blank">Quest Nutrition</a>)</div>
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1 cup gluten-free oat flour (grind oats in blender)</div>
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<li>Combine the wet and dry ingredients. Mix well. Add the white chocolate chips.</li>
<li>Form this deliciousness into bite-sized balls (wetting your hands works well).</li>
<li>Roll balls in Cinnamon Sugar Topping (see below).</li>
<li>Store protein balls in a Ziploc bag in the freezer or fridge.</li>
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I HATE s'mores. Always have, always will. Whenever I was at a summer bonfire and someone said, "Who wants s'mores?" I was the party-pooper. Seriously. Who wants to eat a gooey, hot mess of chocolate and marshmallow sticking all over your hands? Okay, I understand how that sounds appetizing to some (maybe even most) people...but GROSS!</div>
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That is exactly why when I saw <a href="http://thebigmansworld.com/2014/08/04/bake-smores-protein-cookies/" target="_blank">this</a> the other day, I was skeptical. Maybe even a little perturbed. Who thinks that a s'more would ever be tasty as a protein ball? LIKE REALLY?! But since my husband is currently obsessed with me getting enough protein in my diet, I thought, <i>What do I have to lose by making these? (Other than my precious chocolate chips, haha.)</i></div>
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Well, I will tell you what...I was WRONG! <i>Sorry s'mores protein ball gods for ever doubting your wisdom! </i>First bite turned into first love, which turned into obsession. I promise that if you make these, you will LOVE them! (Yikes, they better be as good as I think they are...)</div>
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<i>no bake, gluten free, low sugar, high protein</i></h3>
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1 1/4 cups rolled oats (gluten free)</div>
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1/2 cup oat flour (gluten free, you can simply grind oats in a blender)</div>
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1/2 cup gluten free graham cracker crumbs (or any neutral tasting gluten free cereal)</div>
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1/2 tsp salt</div>
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1 1/2 cups vanilla protein powder</div>
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1 1/4 cup creamy nut butter of choice (I used peanut butter)</div>
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1/4 cup honey</div>
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1/4 cup milk of choice (I used almond milk)</div>
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1/4 cup mini marshmallows</div>
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1/4 cup chocolate chips (dark or milk chocolate)</div>
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<li>In a small bowl, combine nut butter and honey. Microwave for about 1 minute or until melted.</li>
<li>Stir together wet mixture and dry mixture. Once this is well combined, add in milk.</li>
<li>Slowly stir in mini marshmallows and chocolate chips. (You may want to let the mixture cool down for 1-2 minutes before, as the marshmallows and chocolate may begin to melt.)</li>
<li>Form mixture into bite-sized balls, in the palm of your hand.</li>
<li>Store balls in a gallon baggie. You can place these either in the refrigerator or freezer. Personally, I like storing them in the freezer because they last longer and are easier to store.</li>
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Protein: 8g Sugar: 4g Fat: 8g Calories: 130</div>
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These were way too fun to make.</div>
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Like really. Thoroughly enjoyable.</div>
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But even better to eat...you with my dear. ;)</div>
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Sorry, we are writing Fairy Tales in my classroom as of late, if you can't tell.</div>
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Just a little while ago, it was this beautiful girl's birthday. She turned 27. OMGAASH! She is so old!</div>
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Haha, just teasing big sis. I am turning 25 in just a few short months--which is crazy!</div>
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Anywhoozles (language from my husband, I apologize), I thought: <i>Man oh man, I need to make something epic for this girl's big day</i>. So I did, and it was glorious. (Insert Heavenly chorus here.)</div>
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We're talking <b>layers of dense peanut butter cookie crust, banana soft serve, chocolate peanut butter cups, flecks of gold dust</b>...you get the picture.</div>
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<i>raw, vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free</i></h3>
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Base (inspired by my raw peanut butter <a href="http://swavorystuff.blogspot.com/2015/03/raw-peanut-butter-cookies-vegan-gluten.html" target="_blank">cookies</a>):</h4>
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<li>1 cup raw, whole almonds (or almond meal)</li>
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In your food processor, blend the almonds until they resemble a coarse meal. Add the dates, peanut butter, vanilla, and salt. Process the ingredients until the mixture starts to form into a ball. This will take anywhere from 1 to 2 minutes (depending on the strength of your food processor). If it isn't coming together, add another tablespoon or two of peanut butter, stir, and process again. You can even add in a teaspoon of water. Spread at the bottom of 4 ramekins (or small glass bowls).<br />
<i>*<u>Note</u>: you will have leftover cookie dough--you can thank me later. :)</i><br />
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Blend ingredients together until a smooth texture is reached (a food processor works just fine, or a blender if you want to wash more dishes, ha). Pour banana mixture into ramekins (or small bowls) and set in the freezer for 2 + hours.</div>
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Mix together coconut oil, cocoa powder, and maple syrup, in a small bowl. Pour chocolate mixture into the bottom of the mini cupcake liners (no need for a mini cupcake pan), just enough to cover the bottom. Set these on a plate and place in the freezer for 10 minutes. Remove from the freezer and spoon a small amount of peanut butter in the middle of the cups (a small spoonful is perfect). Pour the rest of the chocolate mixture over top of the peanut butter. Try to cover peanut butter completely. Place in the freezer for 20-30 minutes to harden the chocolate.</div>
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Once everything is completed and ready to go, remove the ramekins and peanut butter cups from the freezer. Roughly chop the peanut butter cups. Place the peanut butter cups on top of the banana soft serve bowls. Use as many as you like. Serve and devour! :)</div>
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<i>It was a fun day! To see pictures of the process of making this dessert, look below!</i></div>
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Inspired by this <a href="http://createnplate.com/2014/04/14/raw-vegan-chocolate-peanut-butter-cheesecake/" target="_blank">recipe</a>.</div>
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And of course by my <a href="http://swavorystuff.blogspot.com/2015/03/raw-peanut-butter-cookies-vegan-gluten.html" target="_blank">peanut butter cookies</a>.</div>
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Okay seriously, I LOVE peanut butter. I have a slight obsession with the stuff. Sometimes after school, I come home and just dip a spoon into the jar. <i>I deserve it---it's exhausting teaching 3rd graders!</i> ;)</div>
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This weekend, my sister and her cute family came to visit us. It's her birthday on Wednesday and I wanted to make her something special. Both her and I are health-fanatics and don't eat the regular sweets that people enjoy on their birthdays---cake, ice cream, cupcakes, cookies, etc. I really wanted to make her something somewhat birthday-oriented, so of course my mind went straight to <i>peanut butter! </i></div>
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And the end result? <u>Raw Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Pie</u>. (That's a mouthful. Really it was, and it was delicious.) I will post the recipe later this week. <i>Keep an eye out for it!</i> For the base, I made this Raw Peanut Butter Cookie Crust. I had extra so I made little peanut butter cookies with the traditional criss-cross pattern.</div>
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<li>couple pinches of salt (to taste)</li>
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<li>If you are using whole almonds, process them until they resemble a coarse meal in the food processor. If you are using almond meal, simply pour the almond meal into the food processor and you can move to step two!</li>
<li>Add the dates, peanut butter, vanilla, and salt.</li>
<li>Process the ingredients until the mixture starts to form into a ball. This will take anywhere from 1 to 2 minutes (depending on the strength of your food processor). If it isn't coming together, add another tablespoon or two of peanut butter, stir, and process again. You can even add in a teaspoon of water. (That's what I had to do because my dates were a tad dry.)</li>
<li>Form the dough into bite-sized balls and place on a baking sheet (or plate) covered with parchment paper. Press each ball gently with a fork to make the classic peanut butter cookie criss-cross pattern.</li>
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This weekend it's supposed to snow. A lot...apparently. ;)</div>
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Even if the lack of snow prevents me from hitting the slopes, I will not let it stop me from making Peanut Butter Snowballs! Not on your life.</div>
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I found this recipe in a magazine this winter. And I am so glad I did. It has been the hit of many parties. But don't you fret, I "healthified" it. :)</div>
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<i>gluten-free, can be dairy-free</i></h3>
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<li>1 cup <i>all-natural</i> peanut butter (salted)</li>
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<li>1 teaspoon vanilla</li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon coconut oil, melted</li>
<li>1 cup chocolate chips of choice</li>
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<li><i>semi-sweet chocolate chips for dairy-free option</i></li>
<li><i>half milk chocolate & semi-sweet chocolate for pure deliciousness</i></li>
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<li>In a bowl, combine peanut butter and honey. Stir in vanilla.</li>
<li>Take a spoonful of peanut butter mixture and roll into a ball. Place on a baking sheet covered with wax/parchment paper. Repeat this process until all of the peanut butter mixture is gone.</li>
<li>Place baking sheet in freezer for about 20 minutes, until peanut butter balls are firm.</li>
<li>In a double-boiler, melt together chocolate chips with coconut oil, over medium heat. Stir until smooth. (<i>Don't skip adding in the coconut oil, it is essential for all over melting and effective covering of the peanut butter balls.</i>)</li>
<li>Remove baking pan from freezer. Take a peanut butter ball and roll it in the melted chocolate, (with a spoon) until completely covered. Place peanut butter ball back onto the wax/parchment-covered baking sheet. Repeat this process until all peanut butter balls are covered. Place pan back into the freezer for about 20 minutes.</li>
<li>Once "snowballs" are firm, remove pan from freezer and place balls in Ziploc baggies. Store in the fridge or freezer until you are ready to chow down!</li>
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As you can see, these Peanut Butter Snowballs have been quite the party animals. Once you start making them, they will be requested by everyone. Trust me.</div>
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Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06164608661077571650noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620769924156655235.post-55425803012500316952014-12-21T22:17:00.000-08:002014-12-22T13:49:38.755-08:00Deck the Halls with Granola Balls!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Deck the Halls with…Granola Balls…falalala!</div>
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Christmas is so close, and I am so…</div>
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so…</div>
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so…</div>
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indifferent.</div>
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I just want to feel that magic of Christmas I experience every year.</div>
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The feeling of leisure, excitement, and pure happiness.</div>
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No school. No pressure to do anything productive.</div>
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It's glorious.</div>
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But this year, I feel kinda…well to put it bluntly. Crappy.</div>
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The snow is missing and all those wonderful holiday feelings are missing along with it.</div>
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But you know what has made me feel better?<br />
Chocolate. And lots of it.<br />
Nutella, Ghirardelli, Dove. Dark, White, Milk.<br />
I don't discriminate against any type of chocolate.<br />
You simply can't feel "crappy" when chocolate is around.<br />
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1/2 cup oats</div>
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract</div>
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<li>In a small bowl, stir Nutella with honey and coconut oil. Add in vanilla.</li>
<li>Pour Nutella mixture over cereal mix. Stir well to combine.</li>
<li>At last, stir in white chocolate chips. Make sure your granola mix is not too warm, as you do not want your chocolate chips to get all melty.</li>
<li><i>It's ball-rolling time!</i> Get your hands wet with a bit of water. Grab a small handful of granola mixture and roll<i> </i>into a bite-sized ball. Make sure to apply enough pressure with your hands, that way it stays in its shape. Place in a Ziploc bag. Continue to do this until all granola balls are made. Seal the Ziploc bag and store these in the freezer.</li>
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Guys. Did you know that Thanksgiving is just hours away?! </div>
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I don't know how you feel about Thanksgiving, but I love everything about it.</div>
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Food. Family. Traditions. Food.</div>
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That's what I am talking about!</div>
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This year, Thanksgiving is going to be a very interesting one.</div>
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Rather than have a traditional meal of Turkey, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and pies--we are going to Las Vegas. (Vegas, baby!)</div>
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Bring on the casinos, the strip, and the pool hotties! (Haha, just kidding!)</div>
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Actually, we already celebrated Thanksgiving this past Sunday.<br />
It was lovely, of course.<br />
But you know... I am so over Thanksgiving that I think I will start decorating for Christmas tomorrow.<br />
Don't judge.<br />
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Oh yeah, speaking of Thanksgiving…this treat is sure to please all your guests.<br />
It's super duper easy.<br />
And who doesn't love that chewy, crispy, perfect 100 Grand Candy Bar?<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Homemade [Copycat] 100 Grand Bars</span></h2>
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30 unwrapped Kraft caramels, at room temperature<br />
1 bag milk chocolate chips (12 oz)<br />
3/4 cup crisp rice cereal<br />
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<li>Flatten out all the caramels into small rectangles (about 1/4 inch thick), using your warm hands. Lay out all the caramels onto a cookie sheet covered with wax paper.</li>
<li>Start melting the chocolate chips in a double-boiler, on medium-high heat. Stir until smooth, but make sure not to overheat. If chocolate starts to clump, stir in a teaspoon of coconut oil.</li>
<li>Remove chocolate from heat. Stir in cereal.</li>
<li>Dip each caramel into the chocolate mixture, using a spoon. Make sure to coat well. When done, lay onto cookie sheet covered with wax paper.</li>
<li>Cool until firm. For faster cooling, chill in the freezer.</li>
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This ice cream dish is one of those things that you (and I) will crave all summer long.</div>
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Yes, it's really that good.</div>
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On day one, I made <a href="http://swavorystuff.blogspot.com/2014/07/vegan-cookie-dough-bites-gluten-free.html" target="_blank">Vegan Cookie Dough Bites</a>. I was like, "Holy crap, these are good."</div>
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On day two, those cookie dough bites were just begging to be made into ice cream.</div>
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It's been a long time since I have had cookie dough ice cream (at least 10 years, yes…years, folks).</div>
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You want to know how to make easy vegan ice cream? Frozen bananas, non-dairy milk, vanilla, cinnamon. Done. </div>
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Yep, that's it.</div>
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Oh, and you may want to add in some more cookie dough bites. </div>
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Just sayin. </div>
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Top with homemade hard shell topping.</div>
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Perfection.</div>
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Super Easy Vegan Ice Cream</h3>
2 to 3 frozen bananas (let them thaw for a few minutes)<br />
1/4 cup dairy-free milk (I prefer almond milk)<br />
2 teaspoons vanilla extract<br />
2 dashes salt<br />
a pinch of cinnamon (my favorite secret ingredient)<br />
10 (or more) <a href="http://swavorystuff.blogspot.com/2014/07/vegan-cookie-dough-bites-gluten-free.html" target="_blank">Vegan Cookie Dough Bites</a><br />
a small handful chocolate chips (optional)<br />
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Homemade Chocolate Hard Shell Topping</h3>
1/2 cup chocolate chips (dairy-free)<br />
1-2 tablespoons coconut oil<br />
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<li>Put all ingredients for the ice cream in a food processor. Pulse ingredients at first, as the bananas may still be hard. After bananas have broken down a bit, process ice cream until smooth, stopping periodically to scrape down the sides. </li>
<li>The ice cream will be soft at this point. Pour the mixture into a small glass pan (or medium-sized bowl). I absolutely LOVE chunks of cookie dough in my cookie dough ice cream, duh! At this point, I recommend roughly chopping up additional cookie dough bites and stirring them into your ice cream. Once finished stirring, place ice cream in freezer for about 30 minutes, as you want your ice cream to be "scoopable". </li>
<li>While the ice cream is cooling in the freezer, make your chocolate hard shell topping. In a microwave-safe container, stir together chocolate chips and coconut oil. Melt chocolate mixture for about 30 seconds, stir, then put in for another 30 seconds. Stir until smooth. </li>
<li>Once ice cream is frozen, scoop out as much ice cream as your heart desires. Drizzle chocolate topping on ice cream. As soon as this chocolate topping touches the cold ice cream, it will harden just like Magic Hardshell Chocolate <a href="http://zestycook.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/smuckers.gif" target="_blank">Topping</a>. It's amazing!</li>
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<i>Once again, thank you <a href="http://fitfoodiefinds.com/2014/06/frozen-vegan-chocolate-chip-cookie-dough-bites/" target="_blank">Lee Hersh</a>, for your inspiration.</i></div>
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sometimes i feel inspired.</div>
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to make cookie dough.</div>
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is it so bad that i crave it?</div>
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that's totally human of me, right?</div>
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don't that look so tasty?</div>
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pop them in the freezer, and voila! you got a snack to eat on the go. perfect.</div>
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1/2 cup chocolate chips (dairy-free)</div>
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<li>Scoop out small portions of cookie dough. Roll each scoop into bite-sized pieces. Place these on a parchment-covered cookie sheet and cool in the freezer for about 5 minutes.</li>
<li>Meanwhile, create chocolate fudge topping by heating chocolate chips in the microwave. After about 30 seconds, give chocolate a good stir. Melt chocolate for another 30 seconds. Afterwards, stir in butter substitute. As you stir in the butter substitute, the chocolate should cool and thicken a bit.</li>
<li>Remove cookie dough bites and dip/cover in fudge sauce. (You don't need to dip all the cookie dough bites, I only covered about half of them.)</li>
<li>Place cookie dough bites back in freezer for about 10 more minutes. When they are cooled, store them in a small tupperware or ziploc bag. Make sure you keep cookie dough bites in the freezer or fridge, as they will soften a bit at room temperature.</li>
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<i>This <a href="http://fitfoodiefinds.com/2014/06/vegan-cookie-dough-banana-soft-serve/" target="_blank">girl</a> was my inspiration for this. Stay tuned for Vegan Cookie Dough Ice Cream tomorrow. :)</i></div>
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Have you ever had a craving that you just can't put your finger on?</div>
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Like when you are in the aisle of the grocery store and just pace back and forth…trying to figure out what your body wants.</div>
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That's how I felt before making this cake. I knew I wanted to make a cake. And I knew I wanted a tasty combination.</div>
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Vanilla + Caramel = No.</div>
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Chocolate + Caramel = Gross.</div>
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Chocolate + Peanut Butter = Not today.</div>
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Vanilla + White Chocolate = Getting closer…</div>
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Vanilla + White Chocolate + Strawberry = YES.</div>
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And is there is a better day to make a cake than on Mother's Day? Most likely not.</div>
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We had the opportunity to spend the day with my in-laws. Have I ever mentioned how much I love my in-laws? Well if I haven't, they are the best. I love them so much.</div>
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My husband and I made vegetable curry for the family, my mother-in-law unwrapped gifts, we were able to talk to my brother Isaac and my sister-in-law Danielle (they are both serving missions in Panama and Guam), and we ate strawberry white chocolate cake, of course.</div>
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My incredibly beautiful mother-in-law.</div>
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One of the gifts she received from my father-in-law--jewelry from <a href="http://www.sundancecatalog.com/category/handmade+jewelry.do" target="_blank">Sundance</a>.</div>
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1 gluten-free vanilla cake, baked (your choice of mix, <a href="http://sweets.seriouseats.com/2009/11/mixed-review-bobs-red-mill-gluten-free-vanilla-cake.html" target="_blank">Bob's Red Mill</a> is pretty yummy)</div>
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<li>You can also make your own cake--these recipes are yummy: white <a href="http://www.yammiesglutenfreedom.com/2014/03/the-best-gluten-free-white-cake-ever.html" target="_blank">cake</a> or yellow <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/gluten-free-yellow-cake/" target="_blank">cake</a></li>
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Vanilla Whipped Cream (see below)</div>
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The first time I saw Tabbouleh, it was a magical moment. Instantly, my eyes were draw to its vibrant colors and distinct aroma. My stomach told me, "Must consume that, now!" I did, and it was good. Oh, so good.</div>
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Of course, my digestive system disliked this wheat-infested dish, and I suffered much pain afterward, but it was all worth it (well, maybe that's going too far). But truly, Tabbouleh is a delicious concoction of ingredients that make it crisp, clean, and refreshing.</div>
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And now I can have it whenever I want, because I discovered that Tabbouleh can be made with cauliflower! Yes, it's true. Hoorah! Although it is not "traditional" per se, it still tastes of all things great in traditional Tabbouleh.</div>
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You may ask yourself, is this Lebanese dish spelled as "Tabbouleh, Tabouleh, or Tabouli"? Many may argue which is most correct, however I love what someone (named Sebaali) said about that: "What's important is the recipe, not the spelling."</div>
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Today is all about pie. </div>
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Well it's really about bananas. and cream. and pie.</div>
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And unicorns.</div>
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And fairies.</div>
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Because this pie and all those things truly belong in the same category.</div>
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And wowzers, it was much better than I expected.</div>
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Banana cream pie is all about the bananas...duh!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Banana Cream Pie (gluten-free & dairy-free)</span></h2>
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1 1/2 cups gluten-free animal cookie crumbs (I use <a href="http://www.soap.com/p/kinnikinnick-animal-cookies-gluten-free-8-oz-6-pk-305687?site=CA&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc_S&utm_term=ZQB-20746B&utm_campaign=GoogleAW&CAWELAID=1323176538&utm_content=pla&adtype=pla&cagpspn=pla" target="_blank">Kinni-Kritters</a>)</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I got a few of my ideas from this blog right <a href="http://glutenfreegirl.com/2008/12/banana-cream-pie-gluten-free-and-dairy-free/" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div>
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Do you remember my post about the <a href="http://swavorystuff.blogspot.com/2013/10/vegan-cookie-dough-bites-gluten-free.html" target="_blank">Vegan Cookie Dough Bites</a> made with <a href="http://www.simplystevia.com/" target="_blank">Simply Stevia</a>? Well this is my second post using Simply Stevia's product.</div>
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They didn't ask me to create two recipes with their product, but I wanted to. And this vegan Orange Julius was the first thing that popped in my head to make. Boy oh boy, was it tasty! </div>
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<a href="http://www.orangejulius.com/" target="_blank">Orange Julius</a> is something that is very nostalgic for me. I will never forget going to the mall and begging my mom to buy me that sweet, delicious orange smoothie. This recipe definitely does the original Orange Julius justice, and more! It tastes like a mix between an Orange Julius and an Orange Creamsicle. DOUBLE WHAMMY! (Yeah, I know...its goodness surprised me too.)</div>
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A while back, I received an email from a company called <a href="http://www.simplystevia.com/" target="_blank">Simply Stevia</a>. </div>
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Simply Stevia is a company that sells stevia products. If you don't know what stevia is, it is a natural sweetener that comes directly from the Stevia <a href="http://bonnieplants.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/stevia-plant-garden.jpg" target="_blank">Plant</a>. Research shows that stevia is helpful in treating multiple health conditions, aiding people with <a href="http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-682-STEVIA.aspx?activeIngredientId=682&activeIngredientName=STEVIA" target="_blank">weight loss</a>, and even treating diabetes. In cooking, stevia is used as a non-caloric sweetener and flavor enhancer.</div>
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The stevia from Simply Stevia is of really high quality. I loved that it wasn't too grainy and had the perfect amount of sweet to it. (They also sell liquid stevia.)</div>
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They asked me if I would be interested in some free product in exchange for a few recipes in which I used their stevia. I was pretty excited. I couldn't decide on a flavor for them to send, so they graciously sent me a box of their <a href="http://www.simplystevia.com/flavors/mixed-flavors/" target="_blank">mixed flavors</a>, which includes Peach, Caramel Delicioso, Pomegranate, Natural, Mixed Berries, Valencia Orange, and Mango.</div>
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The first thing I did was use the stevia in my morning herbal tea. It was really tasty. I am a lover of Bengal Spice herbal tea from <a href="http://www.celestialseasonings.com/products/herbal-teas/bengal-spice" target="_blank">Celestial Seasonings</a>. I put boiling water in a large mug, steeped the tea bag in the water for about 5 minutes, then removed the tea bag and stirred in one packet of Caramel Delicioso <a href="http://www.simplystevia.com/flavors/caramel-delicioso/" target="_blank">Stevia</a> and about 1/8 cup almond milk. The flavor combination of the cinnamon, cloves, ginger, vanilla, and Caramel Delicioso was divine.</div>
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Oh my GOODNESS GRACIOUS...</div>
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about 2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed (I used one 15 oz. can)</div>
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<li>Throw in about half of the chocolate chips and process into the cookie dough for about 20 seconds. Remove the cookie dough from the food processor and stir in the other half of the chocolate chips. (You can also choose to add in more oats here.)</li>
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Last week, it was my close friend's wedding reception. When she asked me to make her wedding cake, I could have not been happier. The only catch was that the cake couldn't contain gluten or chocolate (she is allergic to both).</div>
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But I was up for the challenge. Due to my intolerance to wheat and dairy, I have had plenty of experience baking all sorts of gluten-free/dairy-free sweet treats in the kitchen. (Not a lot of gluten-free wedding cakes, though.)</div>
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I ended up making a vanilla gluten-free wedding cake with a peanut butter filling and a salted caramel frosting. It turned out to be quite beautiful. Definitely one of my favorites: <a href="http://sassandfrasscakes.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">click here for more of my wedding cakes</a>.</div>
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1 cup gluten-free flour mix (I prefer 1/2 cup Bob's Red Mill GF all purpose and 1/2 cup white rice flour)</div>
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<li>Stir in the gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Stir in the xanthan gum. Spread in pan.</li>
<li>Bake the bars for 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely and then top with salted caramel frosting.</li>
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So let's just say that I am kind of, a little bit, maybe...obsessed with these.</div>
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I make them once a week.</div>
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I really love them...and it's a bit ridiculous.</div>
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I have been making granola bars for a few years now, and I am always trying to perfect my already "perfected" recipe. Yeah, kind of pathetic. Oh well. But truly, this one is divine.</div>
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Yesterday I got vaccinated for Tetanus. Do you know that you have to get it every 5 years? I didn't. Since I am going to be teaching 5th grade this year (in like 2 days! ah!), I had to get it. After sticking me with the needle, they handed me a sheet of paper that listed all the possible risks and problems following the vaccine. "You may experience a fever over 102 degrees F, headache, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, and swelling of the entire arm..." Blah, blah, blah. I tossed it in my bag and forgot about it. Until about 2 o'clock this morning. I woke up with a fever and chills, my body was achy, and I was a vomit machine. (Hmmm...how do you like that mental image?) Needless to say, I was sick as a dog all day. And my chances of getting sick? 1 out of 300. Lucky me.</div>
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And who doesn't love a granola ball - making party?</div>
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2 cups oats (gluten-free certified, if preferred)<br />
2 cups puffed rice cereal<br />
1/2 cup raisins (or dried cranberries or chocolate chips)<br />
1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts<br />
1/2 cup honey<br />
1/2 cup brown sugar (or sucanat)<br />
1 cup peanut butter<br />
1 teaspoon vanilla<br />
1/4 teaspoon salt<br />
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon<br />
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<li>In a smaller bowl, stir together honey, sugar, and peanut butter, and heat in microwave until warm and slightly bubbly (about 30 seconds). Remove bowl from microwave and give the mixture a good stir. Place back in microwave and warm for another 30ish seconds. Remove and stir in vanilla, salt, and cinnamon.</li>
<li>Pour peanut butter mixture over dry cereal mixture. Mix well. Wet your hands with cold water. Grab a palm-ful of granola and form into a ball, making sure to apply as much pressure as you can so the ball does not fall apart. Continue to do this until all the granola mixture is formed into balls. (This recipe will make about 25 granola balls.)</li>
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This past week, my husband and I were in Minnesota for a family reunion. We meet every two years and have a blast playing games, talking, getting competitive in volleyball, and of course--eating. Since my family is so huge, we have to rent out some pretty big cabins to fit us all in. This year was awesome because there was a lake right next to our cabins. And who doesn't like to freeze their butt off in the ice cold water?! Am I right?</div>
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Basically, the entire time we were there it was chilly. We were even cooped up for two days in the cabin because of the rain. But heck, it was still a lot of fun.</div>
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I thought I had escaped the cold when we left the cabin this morning, but not so. As of now, I am sitting in the Kansas City airport with my husband, waiting for our connecting flight to Salt Lake City. And guess what? It's freezing here! Come on summer--show yourself!</div>
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All this cold weather got me thinking about soup and chili. Then I realized that I haven't posted this recipe yet--and it's one of my favorites. Slow Cooker Chicken Quinoa Chili.</div>
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3 (14 ounce) cans of diced tomatoes<br />
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies<br />
1 (15 ounce) can of black beans, rinsed and drained<br />
1 (15 ounce) can of chili beans, rinsed and drained<br />
1 (15 ounce) can of corn, drained<br />
2 cups chicken broth<br />
2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (uncooked)<br />
2 teaspoons garlic powder<br />
2 teaspoons onion powder<br />
2 teaspoons cumin<br />
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes<br />
2-3 teaspoons chili powder<br />
salt, to taste<br />
hot sauce, to taste (if you like it spicy)<br />
1 cup of uncooked quinoa, rinsed<br />
toppings of your choice (avocados, cilantro, lime, sour cream, cheese, tortilla chips)<br />
cooked brown or white rice (optional)<br />
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<li>After you rinse the quinoa, add everything into a 6 quart slow cooker. Simply stir and put on the lid.</li>
<li>Cook on low (for 6-8 hours) or on high (4-6 hours). If you're using frozen chicken you may have to cook it longer.</li>
<li>After chicken is cooked, remove it and shred it (two forks work great). Return shredded chicken to slow cooker. Either turn off slow cooker or leave on low, until chili is ready to serve and eat.</li>
<li>Serve with your preferred toppings and/or cooked rice.</li>
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My husband and I ate this on top of rice. However, if you are eating it on top of rice, you can choose to omit the quinoa from the chili.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">*This recipe is adapted from <a href="http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=chicken+chili+crock+pot+recipe&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8" target="_blank">The Girl Who Ate Everything</a>.</span>Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06164608661077571650noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620769924156655235.post-43887241335205339542013-07-04T12:00:00.000-07:002013-07-04T12:00:04.519-07:00acai bowls (gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Acai bowls are my favorite.</div>
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When I lived in Hawaii, I lived on acai bowls and shave ice from <a href="http://www.matsumotoshaveice.com/" target="_blank">Matsumoto's</a>.</div>
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After spending all day on the beach, I was always in the need for something fruity and fresh.</div>
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Usually I make my acai berry mix in the blender, but this time I tried it in the food processor, and worked out even better.</div>
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It's all about the layering: acai berry smoothie, granola, sliced bananas, and a drizzle of honey.</div>
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Perfecto.</div>
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1 pack frozen pure acai (I like the <a href="http://sambazon.com/product/original-rio-blend/" target="_blank">Sambazon smoothie packs</a>)</div>
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8 ounces (about 1 cup) frozen mixed berries</div>
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1/2 to 1 cup almond milk (or apple juice)</div>
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1 banana</div>
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1 to 2 tablespoons sweetener (brown sugar, honey, or stevia)</div>
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Toppings: sliced banana, sliced strawberries, granola (I used my <a href="http://swavorystuff.blogspot.com/2013/04/blueberry-cashew-coconut-granola.html" target="_blank">homemade blueberry granola</a>), honey</div>
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<li>Combine acai, berries, and almond milk (or juice) in a blender (or food processor) and blend well. Blend in a banana, until smooth. Mix in sweetener, until you reach the sweet taste you prefer. The mixture should be quite thick. </li>
<li>In a bowl, pour in the smoothie. Next, top with granola and sliced bananas (or any other fruit). At last, drizzle with honey.</li>
<li>Eat in complete happiness.</li>
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All you ready need for strawberry lemonade cupcakes are some strawberries...</div>
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and lemons...</div>
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...oh, and maybe some cupcakes.</div>
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And frosting, of course.</div>
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What is summer? Summer is laying out in your swimsuit, running through the sprinklers, eating a drippy popsicle, wearing no shoes outside, and riding your bicycle in the warm evening air...</div>
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These cupcakes are the epitome of summer. They are sweet, tangy, fresh, light, and fun.</div>
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<li>Cool cupcakes for a few minutes and then remove them from the cupcake pan and allow them to cool on a wire rack. </li>
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My baby brother lived in Utah for a year and is now gone serving a mission in Panama.</div>
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<i>"Nobody sees a flower--really--it is so small it takes time--we haven't time--and to see takes time, like to have a friend takes time." </i></div>
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And this quote by Dieter F. Uchtdorf always makes me think twice about how I am living my life...</div>
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<i>"I pray that we will not wait until we are ready to die before we truly learn to live."</i></div>
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A while back, Devin and I had dinner with two of my brothers: Isaac and Seth. We ate white chicken chili, cornbread, and apple crisp (see the first picture). It was a fun night. I miss my brothers. Every once in a while, it's okay to reminisce on the past. I believe that it's healthy to remember the good times.<br />
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<li>Melt the butter (or oil/margarine) in a large pot over medium high heat. Add the bell peppers, onions, and jalapenos and sauté until soft, about 6-8 minutes.</li>
<li>Add the green chiles, beans, broth, spices and salt, and shredded chicken to the pot. Stir to combine and bring to a low boil. Cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes.</li>
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<li>In a small bowl, stir together butter and honey. Mix well, until there are no longer clumps. Add in vanilla and cinnamon.</li>
<li>Place the bowl in the freezer and allow honey butter to harden (about 1 hour). Scoop honey butter into food processor and whip on high. </li>
<li>Place whipped honey butter back into small bowl and serve with warm cornbread. Store in fridge.</li>
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5 apples, peeled/cored/sliced (Macintosh, Jonagold, or Granny Smith work well)</div>
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<li>Grease a 9x13 baking dish. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. </li>
<li>In a mixing bowl, combine apples and lemon juice. Toss together.</li>
<li>Pour sliced apples into baking dish.</li>
<li>In a bowl, stir together brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and oatmeal in a bowl. Cut in the butter. Sprinkle this mixture over the apples.</li>
<li>Place in oven and bake for 25-35 minutes, until topping looks crunchy and golden brown, and apples are tender. (Keep an eye on it!)</li>
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I cannot express to you how much I love these. </div>
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The first time I ate one was during teacher appreciation week.</div>
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It was love at first bite.</div>
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When it comes to regular rice krispie treats, I can only eat one.</div>
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When it comes to these guys, I can't stop at just one.</div>
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They are so good.</div>
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1 bag large marshmallows (10 oz)<br />
5-6 cups Rice Krispies cereal (gluten-free)<br />
1 to 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips<br />
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<li>Butter an 9x13 glass baking dish.</li>
<li>In a large pot, melt the butter. Add the marshmallows. Melt marshmallows over medium-low heat, stirring constantly. Stir until smooth. Turn off the burner.</li>
<li>Pour the Rice Krispies into the warm marshmallow mix. Stir well. </li>
<li>Immediately add the white chocolate chips. Stir until melted.</li>
<li>Press the Rice Krispies mixture into a buttered dish, using slightly wet hands. </li>
<li>Cool. Slice into squares.</li>
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