Vegan Mom Yas

Have you ever bought too many apples? I know I have! When they start to go soft, don't toss them out! Sprinkle some cinnamon (and coconut sugar if you have a sweet tooth), steam and purée. Great for sugar substitutes in recipes, quick apple sauce snack, add granola and nuts for a crumble, or place in ice cube trays and freeze for baby! Yield: As much as you like! You will need: -Cinnamon -Coconut sugar -As many apples as you'd like Directions: 1. Peel and core all the apples 2. Place the apples in a pot with a splash of water (about a half an inch high in the pot). You can use a steamer as well 3. Sprinkle with cinnamon and coconut sugar 4. Simmer on low with the pot covered until they are very soft 5. Remove apples from the pot and allow to cool (use any liquid leftover in pot in your smoothie!) 6. Blend the apples in a high speed blender and store in air tight container in the fridge or freezer until ready to use

One of the quickest treats you can put together for you and the family! These tater tots were such a hit, I can't wait to make them again. Simplicity at its finest with 3 simple ingredients! You will need: -2 shredded zucchinins (strain the moisture out of them) -2 cooked sweet potatoes (for mashing) -Salt and pepper (optional) -1/2 cup oat flour Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F 2. Mash the first 3 ingredients together 3. Begin rolling out small to size fritters from the dough and roll them gently in the oat flour for the outside crust texture 4. Bake the tots for 40 minutes, turning throughout, and broiling for the last 2 minutes of baking *Can substitute sweet potatoes for butternut squash *To quickly remove moisture from the zucchinis, run them through a juicer!

I love carrot juice and I love ginger... So I decided to pair the two in this juice. It almost feels silly to write a recipe with 2 ingredients but I know that it deserves a recipe because it's that delicious! It also gives you a nice orange mustache after you drink a full cup :) Yield: 1 pitcher of juice You will need: -2 lb bag of carrots -1 large thumb of ginger Directions: Juice the carrots and ginger and store in fridge. Best if consumed within 2 days. *Do NOT throw out the pulp! Use it in smoothies, muffins, soups, etc.

Healthiest Hot Chocolate Sauce ever! Only 3 ingredients! Cocoa, dates and nut milk. Mmmmm mmmm. 🙈👌👌 I haveto hold myself back from eating this all lol. Of course Julien and Zayn hadto lick the spatula! Yield: 1 cup of sauce You will need: -12 pitted medjool dates -3/4 cup almond milk (any milk) -3/4 cup water -3-5 tablespoons cocoa  (depending on how chocolatey you would like it) -A dash of cinnamon  (optional) Directions: 1. Soak the dates in the milk and water for at least 30 minutes 2. Blend the dates and liquid together in a blender (with cinnamon if you desire) 3. Heat the mixture overy med-high heat just until it is ready to boil 4. Remove from the heat and stir in the cocoa 5. Store the sauce in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy warm or cold

Big bowl of yum! Great little treat after a good workout or just looking for a satisfyingly delicious smoothie bowl for any time of the day! Enjoy! Yield: 1 serving You will need: -4 frozen bananas -2 pitted Medjool dates -1/2 cup almond milk -1 scoop natural protein powder (any flavour you like... I used chocolate) -Toppings: banana, dates, chia seeds Directions: Blend all the ingredients together and top with your favorite ingredients!

This totally reminds me of a concoction from Dairy Queen. It was so thick that I could flip the cup over and it stayed in the cup, like they do in Dairy Queen. This one is much more healthier and you don't have to settle for a small. Yield: 1 serving You will need: -4 frozen bananas -1/2 cup chai soy milk (any milk) -2 Oreo cookies (vegan brand) -1-2 tablespoons peanut butter Directions: Blend all the ingredients together pulse in the Oreos at the end to leave a little chunkier

Banana boats ready for broiling! 👍👍☺ Yummy! Just top bananas with your favorite toppings and voila! Either eat raw or broil and scoop right out of the peel. Yield: 1 serving You will need: -2-3 bananas -Toppings: shredded coconut, cocoa nibs, chocolate chips, crushed nuts, seeds, raisins, cranberries, marshmallows, etc. Directions; 1. Slice banana in half length wise and top with your favorite toppings 2. Place bananas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and broil until toppings have melted. Scoop out the gooey filling with a spoon

When I think of chewy peanut butter cookies, I think back to when I went to daycare as a child and we would look forward to making peanut butter cookies and eating them with our daycare family. It was such a treat and I remember the whol daycare canter smelling like a bakery. It's amazing how certain scents can take you back to precious moments in time. I hope you enjoy! Yield: 6 cookies (can vary depending on size of cookies) You will need: -1 cup peanut butter (seed butter will work too) -1 cup pitted dates -1 chia/flax egg (mix 1 tablespoon of chia/flax seed with 3 tablespoons of water and let it stand for at least 10 minutes to gel) -A splash of vanilla Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 350F 2. Blend the ingredients together in a blender or food processor and roll into a ball 3. Place the cookies on a parchment lined cookie tray and squish the center down lightly with a fork 4. Place the cookie sheets in the oven to bake for 12 minutes and allow to coo

I love making my kiddos food look pretty, especially when he helps out. This was definitely something that the kids and adults would enjoy... You can never go wrong with oatmeal! Yield: 1 serving You will need: -1/2 cup raw oats -1 cup water -A dash of cinnamon -Toppings: mango purée, coconut sugar, strawberries, blueberries, raisins Directions: 1. Microwave the oats, water and cinnamon together until moat of the water is absorbed (about 2 minutes, depending on your microwave) 2. Stir I  the coconut sugar and mango purée 3. Top with strawberries, blueberries and raisins

Do you ever just crave a nice big mug of creamy chocolatey goodness in the evening? I know I do! So I created this healthier spin on a hot chocolate. It's creamy and rich and I honestly do not miss all the fake sugary chocolate stuff you get from the grocery store. Hope you enjoy! Yield: 2 cups of cocoa You will need: -2 cups of Cashew Milk (or milk of choice) -2 tablespoons Cocoa -A dash of Cinnamon  -1 tablespoon Coconut Sugar Directions: 1. Heat all the ingredients on the stove and remove just before it boils *You can microwave as well, but remember do not bring to a boil

Ripe bananas sitting on your counter? Make some fat-free quinoa banana bread 👌 Easiest recipe and few ingredients... Your kitchen will smell mmm mmm good 😄. Yield: 8x8in cake You will need: -1 cup uncooked quinoa -A dash of cinnamon -3 ripe mashed bananas -1 teaspoon vanilla -1 cup almond milk -Add-Ins: raisins, coconut, chocolate chips, nuts, etc. Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350F and line baking pan with parchment paper 2. Mix the quinoa and oats together in a bowl 3. In a separate bowl, mix the bananas, milk and vanilla together and add to the quinoa mix 4. Stir everything together until well combined and add your fix-ins if you desire 5. Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 28-30 minutes. Turn the oven off and leave the pan in the oven for another 25 minutes to allow the quinoa to plump up 6. Eat the cake cold or hot and store in the freezer or fridge in an airtight container to retain moistness. Enjoy!