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January 20, 2013

Chocolate Covered Katie’s Oatmeal Cupcakes To Go

Tried these muffins (recipe on my blog)that I got off tumblr. I made them with Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips and with some I also added Walnuts. Although the flavor was good, the consistency of the cupcake was a bit strange. I had to cook them for 30 minutes to get them cooked all the way through. I was looking forward to having something good like this for breakfast but I don’t think it made the grade. Unfortunately, will not be making them again. Would love to find a good recipe like this though. Anyone got one??????

January 20, 2013 • 82 notes • shelbygoesvegan
fruitandtea: thehealthyhappyvegan: shelbygoesvegan: Chocolate Covered Katie’s Breakfast Oatmeal Cupcakes To Go Vegan friendly :) 5 cups rolled oats 2 1/2 cups over-ripe mashed banana, measured after mashing 1 tsp salt 5 NuNaturals stevia packets (or 5 tbsp liquid sweetener of choice) 2 2/3 cups water (If using the liquid-sweetener option, scale water back by 1/3 cup) 1/4 cup plus 1 tbsp oil (Coconut oil, canola oil, vegetable oil, etc.) 2 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract optional add-ins: chocolate chips, cinnamon, shredded coconut, chopped walnuts, ground flax or wheat germ, raisins or other dried fruit, etc. Preheat oven to 380 F, and line 24-25 cupcake tins. In a large mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients and stir very well. In a separate bowl, combine and stir all wet ingredients (including banana). Mix wet into dry, then pour into the cupcake liners and bake 21 minutes. These oatmeal cakes can be eaten right away, or they can be frozen and reheated for an instant breakfast on a busy day. Per cupcake: Calories: 88Fat: 2.9gCarbs: 14gFiber: 2gSugars: 2gProtein: 2.2g Tried these muffins. Check out my blog to see results.

fruitandtea:

thehealthyhappyvegan:

shelbygoesvegan:

Chocolate Covered Katie’s Breakfast Oatmeal Cupcakes To Go

Vegan friendly :)

  • 5 cups rolled oats
  • 2 1/2 cups over-ripe mashed banana, measured after mashing
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 5 NuNaturals stevia packets (or 5 tbsp liquid sweetener of choice)
  • 2 2/3 cups water (If using the liquid-sweetener option, scale water back by 1/3 cup)
  • 1/4 cup plus 1 tbsp oil (Coconut oil, canola oil, vegetable oil, etc.)
  • 2 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • optional add-ins: chocolate chips, cinnamon, shredded coconut, chopped walnuts, ground flax or wheat germ, raisins or other dried fruit, etc.

Preheat oven to 380 F, and line 24-25 cupcake tins. In a large mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients and stir very well. In a separate bowl, combine and stir all wet ingredients (including banana). Mix wet into dry, then pour into the cupcake liners and bake 21 minutes. These oatmeal cakes can be eaten right away, or they can be frozen and reheated for an instant breakfast on a busy day.

Per cupcake:

Calories: 88
Fat: 2.9g
Carbs: 14g
Fiber: 2g
Sugars: 2g
Protein: 2.2g

Tried these muffins. Check out my blog to see results.
January 20, 2013

Days 100-102 Helpful Hints

  1. Making big changes is not always easy, if you make a mistake, keep going, don’t give up.
  2. Start a blog, it helps to make you accountable, is supportive and informative.
  3. All the small changes add up to big changes.

January 20, 2013

Days 100 -102

102 days into this journey. I started off strong but I have to be honest, it can be tough sometimes. I never miss meat. I haven’t cooked meat for my family in many, many years. With 4 people to please at every meal, it is not always easy to make strict dietary change. Life happens and you get busy and until I replace old recipes with new ones, it is still a challenge (mostly with dairy). I’m happy I started this blog. It has been so helpful to find recipes and to get support from people that are following me. Let’s see what happens in the next 263 days.

January 20, 2013 • 2 notes

Groceries for a Vegan Family

Trader Joe’s run

January 17, 2013

Day 97-99 Helpful HInts

  1. An easy and filling breakfast: toast, peanut butter, bananas, agave and almonds. (check out the picture on my blog).
  2. Strawberries and blueberries are great to add for antioxidants.

January 17, 2013

Days 97-99

Wow, almost to 100 days!!! One of my favorite breakfasts is toast with peanut butter, bananas, agave and almonds (pictured below on blog). It just feels good to eat. I ordered a citrus juicer and can’t wait to start making fresh orange juice. I got it off of One Kings Lane, a great resource for lots of interior decorating things but they also have lots of kitchen stuff for great prices. Again, want to mention the Tuscan Bean and Kale soup. I’ve had a cold and it was great to reheat and full of vitamins.

January 17, 2013
Breakfast: Sprouted whole grain toast, with peanut butter, sliced bananas drizzled with organic blue agave, and sprinkled with sliced almonds. Side of organic strawberries and blueberries. Orange juice.

Breakfast:

Sprouted whole grain toast, with peanut butter, sliced bananas drizzled with organic blue agave, and sprinkled with sliced almonds. Side of organic strawberries and blueberries. Orange juice.

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