Graham Cracker, Peanut Butter, Cinnamon & Chocolate Chip Cookies

So, this past weekend for Fathers’ Day I wanted to make peanut butter cookies, which I know my dad enjoys, but wanted to jazz them up just a bit and try something new. 

For some added crunch and texture I used crushed graham crackers as the bulk of my “flour,” and I really like the chewy sweet texture it provides.

My dad said he wanted some chocolate chips thrown in too, so in those went, along with a generous sprinkling of roasted cinnamon and everything else to make a tasty dense batter.  We all ended up enjoying one chewy, crispy and nutty cookie after another.

I used flax “egg” and vegan butter, so these are vegan treats, but can easily be made with dairy butter and real eggs instead if you want. 

When they taste this good with all plant-based ingredients, though, why bother doing anything differently?

This recipe yields 3 dozen fairly LARGE cookies, so be prepared to share with the office or store these to enjoy for weeks… or days to come, depending on just how much you like these!

They’re really good!

Enjoy!

xoxo

Mexican Hot Chocolate Chia Pudding

Chia seeds are some of the best things ever and I can’t seem to keep them in stock in my kitchen!

I sprinkle them in nearly everything I make and bake it seems – granola, breads, oatmeal, cookies, bars, muffins, salads, smoothies, etc.

If you’re not quite so adventurous or comfortable in the kitchen, this is the perfect recipe to try out as an introduction to adding chia seeds into your diet.

This is quite possibly one of the easiest dishes you could ever throw together, but it’s SO good for you, packed full of protein, antioxidants, and since chia seeds are one of the richest plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids, you’ll definitely get your fair share of those as well! 

This vegan pudding makes a healthy breakfast to start the day off right with, a naturally energizing snack to lift you out of those mid-morning or afternoon slumps, or as a delicious late night treat. 

I really love the combination of cinnamon, chocolate and cayenne together, and this tapioca-like pudding packs in these flavors in every good-for-you bite.

Hope everyone has a great weekend and HAPPY FATHERS' DAY!  
I love you, dad, and excited to enjoy this special weekend with you!
XOXO

Creamy Sweet Mint Sauce

This is a completely simple but delicious dessert sauce you can have on hand to dress up anything your sweet tooth is craving. 

Literally throw these two ingredients in the blender, whirl them together for a bit, and you’ll have a super creamy, sweet and minty fresh sauce to pour over ice cream sundaes, drizzle over chocolaty brownies, flavor whipped cream or whipped coconut cream for a dessert topping, pour over fresh fruit salad, or use as a dipping sauce for shortbread cookies. 

This could also be used to soak into sponge or angel food cakes to make them as fresh and moist as possible.  

The sky is the limit!  

I love this sauce, and always have a bottle of it on hand in my fridge. 

Enjoy!

xoxo