These muffins are to die for! They are everything one would want in a muffin and more! I don't think they lasted 24 hours in our house!
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Vegan Maple Banana Pecan Muffins
February 9, 2018
These muffins are to die for! They are everything one would want in a muffin and more! I don't think they lasted 24 hours in our house!
Vegan Dirty Chai Lattee Muffins
September 15, 2017
The past few weeks, I have been obsessed with coconut chai lattes! The flavors just scream 'fall' to me! So, I decided to put the flavors I love from Chai tea into some delicious muffins!
Healthy Vegan Buckeye Bars
April 28, 2017
What is better than delicious peanut butter layered between rich, dark chocolate? The fact that it is healthy! Not only is this dessert super delicious and easy to make, its also dairy free, gluten free and refined sugar free!
Staying Healthy While Traveling
July 22, 2016
My family and I have been doing some traveling lately, and there have been times when it has been hard to find healthy vegan food. Maybe some would say, that on vacation you let your healthy diet slide a little, and I can agree with that to some point. Eating healthily makes me feel my best, and who doesn't want to feel their best on vacation or while traveling?
Staying healthy while traveling doesn't mean you can't have a fun time. It means that, while you are relaxing, sightseeing or just hanging out on vacation, you can look and feel your best! Eating healthily on vacation or while traveling might take some planning, some prep, and some determination, but it is totally doable for everyone! There is no reason you should let your travel plans get in the way of your healthy lifestyle!
Prep Work!
Whenever we go on vacation, I like to do a bit of prep before hand, so that I know I will have healthy snacks no matter what! My family and I like to pack nuts and dried fruit trail mixes, hummus and veggies, fresh fruit like apples, oranges and blueberries, and I usually throw in some almond milk as well! I also like to make a few things to bring with me! On our last trip, I made Vegan Granola , and Brownie Batter Date Balls, and they were the perfect thing for a healthy snack, or breakfast if the place we were staying at didn't have a healthy option! You can make whatever you like to snack on and bring it with you! Granola bars, muffins, chia puddings and homemade hummus are just a few great options! Planning ahead and doing some prep work isn't hard, and it will help you stay healthy while you're away from home!
Eating at a Hotel
Eating at a hotel can be a bit tricky, especially if you have an allergy or you have a specific diet. For me, finding a vegan option isn't always a walk in the park! Most hotels usually have oatmeal along with toppings like nuts and dried fruit. They also usually have some sort of fruit, whether its a cut up fruit salad or just apples, oranges and bananas. On our last trip, my go-to breakfast was oatmeal, nuts and dried fruit, cut-up banana and a splash of almond milk(that I had brought with me). Hotels might also have some cereal, toast, muffins, pancakes, yogurts and fruit juices. Few of these options are healthy, let alone, vegan, so I usually avoid those foods. I do, on occasion, go for a cereal (that I know it vegan) and some almond milk. I also try to eat a lot of fresh fruit for breakfast. This not only starts by day off right and helps me to hydrate, but it also insures that I do get some fruit in, if I don't have the option to later in the day. I also have black coffee every morning and most hotels provide that! Starting your day off right is so important, and you shouldn't give that up just because you aren't at home!
Eating Out
Restaurants are also tricky, but there is usually at least one healthy option on the menu. As a vegan, it can be extra tricky to find a healthy and substantial meal at a restaurant, but I have developed a few tricks! I usually scan the menu and look at all the options. Some times there is a great option in the appetizer section like guacamole, salsa and hummus can be found on a lot of menus. Salads can also be a good choice, just make sure they are loaded with cheese, fatty dressings, croutons, bacon or other unhealthy toppings. If salad is the only option, I always ask for the dressing on the side ( go for a vinaigrette) and ask for no cheese and not meat/eggs. Sometimes there are veggie sandwiches, veggie burgers, or baked potatoes on the menu. My favorite of those three would be the potato, and it is also the healthiest option. The sandwich or burger is also an okay option, just ask for no cheese and mayo. Another thing that can be healthy are pizzas. If you order a pizza with no cheese and no meat, it is a very healthy option! Just ask to load up the pizza with veggies and you have a winner! At Mexican restaurants you can easily order veggie fajitas and eat it like a salad on a bed of lettuce or like a burrito bowl over rice. Tortillas are okay, but not the healthiest choice. Also, stay away from fried tortilla chips as they are vey high in fat! Pastas might not be the healthiest, but if you find yourself in that situation, there are some healthier options. Pasta with marinara sauce and veggies can usually be ordered, even if its not on the menu. If there is absolutely nothing on the menu that is healthy, I just go for whatever is vegan or vegan friendly!
Snacking
If you have brought your own snacks, this shouldn't be such a problem. Just back yourself a backpack with snacks and water bottles and you are good to go! If you haven't brought snacks with you, don't lose hope! You can usually find fruit, trail mixes, and dried fruit at gas stations, drug stores or grocer stores that are quick and easy to grab. Juices and smoothies can usually be found at gas stations, coffee shops, and drug stores. Whether they are homemade or packaged, just make sure they aren't made with dairy products and added sugars! You can also grab snacks at your hotel's sundry shop if you get desperate! No matter where you are and what you are doing while traveling, having good snacks on hand is always a good idea! I would always go for the homemade option first, but you can easily find snacks out and about too!
Hydration
Drinking water is important whether you are traveling or not! Planes are especially dehydrating, so you want to make sure and drink lots of water before, during and after your flight. Walking around sight seeing or shopping can get you dehydrated pretty quickly too! No matter what you are doing while traveling, staying hydrated is key! I usually travel with a reusable water bottle that I can refill whenever I need too!
Exercise
Staying active while on vacation or traveling can be pretty tough. Not only is it hard to find a place to workout, you don't always want to exercise! If you are walking around sightseeing or shopping, or spending time swimming, hiking, canoeing, or doing other active activities, you don't need to worry about finding time to workout! But, if you are sitting in meetings, riding in a car, plane or train, enjoying time in the spa or laying out by the pool all day, you probably should find time to get your body moving. A lot of hotels have workout rooms that you can use. Just a simple, 30 minute workout can make all the difference in how you feel the rest of your day!
Traveling isn't always easy on our healthy lifestyle, but with some planning, dedication and will powder, you can stay healthy while you are away from home! I hope these tips will help you the next time you are away from home!
I hope this post has been helpful to you! Please share it with your friends and family to help others live a healthy lifestyle!
You can follow me via email, Google, Twitter @ SpinachisGood, Tumblr @ justrunningforfood, Instagram @ That_Vegan_Runner and on Pinterest @ Hannah Plunkett!
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Stay Healthy, Happy and Laughing!
H. Banana
Staying healthy while traveling doesn't mean you can't have a fun time. It means that, while you are relaxing, sightseeing or just hanging out on vacation, you can look and feel your best! Eating healthily on vacation or while traveling might take some planning, some prep, and some determination, but it is totally doable for everyone! There is no reason you should let your travel plans get in the way of your healthy lifestyle!
Prep Work!
Whenever we go on vacation, I like to do a bit of prep before hand, so that I know I will have healthy snacks no matter what! My family and I like to pack nuts and dried fruit trail mixes, hummus and veggies, fresh fruit like apples, oranges and blueberries, and I usually throw in some almond milk as well! I also like to make a few things to bring with me! On our last trip, I made Vegan Granola , and Brownie Batter Date Balls, and they were the perfect thing for a healthy snack, or breakfast if the place we were staying at didn't have a healthy option! You can make whatever you like to snack on and bring it with you! Granola bars, muffins, chia puddings and homemade hummus are just a few great options! Planning ahead and doing some prep work isn't hard, and it will help you stay healthy while you're away from home!
Eating at a Hotel
Eating at a hotel can be a bit tricky, especially if you have an allergy or you have a specific diet. For me, finding a vegan option isn't always a walk in the park! Most hotels usually have oatmeal along with toppings like nuts and dried fruit. They also usually have some sort of fruit, whether its a cut up fruit salad or just apples, oranges and bananas. On our last trip, my go-to breakfast was oatmeal, nuts and dried fruit, cut-up banana and a splash of almond milk(that I had brought with me). Hotels might also have some cereal, toast, muffins, pancakes, yogurts and fruit juices. Few of these options are healthy, let alone, vegan, so I usually avoid those foods. I do, on occasion, go for a cereal (that I know it vegan) and some almond milk. I also try to eat a lot of fresh fruit for breakfast. This not only starts by day off right and helps me to hydrate, but it also insures that I do get some fruit in, if I don't have the option to later in the day. I also have black coffee every morning and most hotels provide that! Starting your day off right is so important, and you shouldn't give that up just because you aren't at home!
Eating Out
Restaurants are also tricky, but there is usually at least one healthy option on the menu. As a vegan, it can be extra tricky to find a healthy and substantial meal at a restaurant, but I have developed a few tricks! I usually scan the menu and look at all the options. Some times there is a great option in the appetizer section like guacamole, salsa and hummus can be found on a lot of menus. Salads can also be a good choice, just make sure they are loaded with cheese, fatty dressings, croutons, bacon or other unhealthy toppings. If salad is the only option, I always ask for the dressing on the side ( go for a vinaigrette) and ask for no cheese and not meat/eggs. Sometimes there are veggie sandwiches, veggie burgers, or baked potatoes on the menu. My favorite of those three would be the potato, and it is also the healthiest option. The sandwich or burger is also an okay option, just ask for no cheese and mayo. Another thing that can be healthy are pizzas. If you order a pizza with no cheese and no meat, it is a very healthy option! Just ask to load up the pizza with veggies and you have a winner! At Mexican restaurants you can easily order veggie fajitas and eat it like a salad on a bed of lettuce or like a burrito bowl over rice. Tortillas are okay, but not the healthiest choice. Also, stay away from fried tortilla chips as they are vey high in fat! Pastas might not be the healthiest, but if you find yourself in that situation, there are some healthier options. Pasta with marinara sauce and veggies can usually be ordered, even if its not on the menu. If there is absolutely nothing on the menu that is healthy, I just go for whatever is vegan or vegan friendly!
Snacking
If you have brought your own snacks, this shouldn't be such a problem. Just back yourself a backpack with snacks and water bottles and you are good to go! If you haven't brought snacks with you, don't lose hope! You can usually find fruit, trail mixes, and dried fruit at gas stations, drug stores or grocer stores that are quick and easy to grab. Juices and smoothies can usually be found at gas stations, coffee shops, and drug stores. Whether they are homemade or packaged, just make sure they aren't made with dairy products and added sugars! You can also grab snacks at your hotel's sundry shop if you get desperate! No matter where you are and what you are doing while traveling, having good snacks on hand is always a good idea! I would always go for the homemade option first, but you can easily find snacks out and about too!
Hydration
Drinking water is important whether you are traveling or not! Planes are especially dehydrating, so you want to make sure and drink lots of water before, during and after your flight. Walking around sight seeing or shopping can get you dehydrated pretty quickly too! No matter what you are doing while traveling, staying hydrated is key! I usually travel with a reusable water bottle that I can refill whenever I need too!
Exercise
Staying active while on vacation or traveling can be pretty tough. Not only is it hard to find a place to workout, you don't always want to exercise! If you are walking around sightseeing or shopping, or spending time swimming, hiking, canoeing, or doing other active activities, you don't need to worry about finding time to workout! But, if you are sitting in meetings, riding in a car, plane or train, enjoying time in the spa or laying out by the pool all day, you probably should find time to get your body moving. A lot of hotels have workout rooms that you can use. Just a simple, 30 minute workout can make all the difference in how you feel the rest of your day!
Traveling isn't always easy on our healthy lifestyle, but with some planning, dedication and will powder, you can stay healthy while you are away from home! I hope these tips will help you the next time you are away from home!
I hope this post has been helpful to you! Please share it with your friends and family to help others live a healthy lifestyle!
You can follow me via email, Google, Twitter @ SpinachisGood, Tumblr @ justrunningforfood, Instagram @ That_Vegan_Runner and on Pinterest @ Hannah Plunkett!
I post every Friday!
Stay Healthy, Happy and Laughing!
H. Banana
Easter Morning Glory Muffins
March 24, 2016
Easter is just around the corner, which means that it is slowly becoming Spring time! I love the Spring season and all the life and beauty it brings! To help celebrate the Easter Holiday, I wanted to make something that was both delicious and healthy! These Morning Glory Muffins are just that!
These muffins are both delicious and nutritious! They are full of fruit and vegetables to help your day get started off right! The oil and eggs( found in most muffin recipes) is recplaced with apple-sauce to create a lighter, yet moist muffin! In addition to being super yummy, these muffins are both Vegan and Oil-Free, making them the perfect breakfast, snack or dessert!
Ingredients:
2 cups Flour
1 TBS Baking Powder
2 tsp Baking Soda
2 tsp Cinnamon
1 tsp Ground Ginger
1/4 tsp Salt
1/2 cup Brown Sugar ( or Maple Syrup and use less Apple Sauce)
1 1/2 cup Unsweetened Apple Sauce
1 tsp Vanilla
1/2 Unsweetened Coconut Flakes
1/2 Raisins
1 cup Crushed Pineapple
1 cup Grated Carrot
Oats and extra Brown Sugar for a topping(optional)
First, whisk together the dry ingredients- Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Cinnamon, Ginger, Salt and Coconut.
In a differnt bowl, mix together the wet ingredients- Brown Sugar, Apple Sauce, Vanilla, Pineapple, and Grated Carrot.
Then, add the wet mix into the dry mix along with the raisins.
Mix it to combine but make sure not to over mix. It should be a fairly stiff batter, but not a dough!
Preheat the oven to 400 F and line or grease a muffin tray. I used parchment paper and made my own liners, but store bought ones will work fine too! Also, Coconut Oil or Vegetable oil is great to grease with.
Fill the tins a little over half way full and top with a sprinkle of brown sugar and oats.
Bake for 20 minutes or until a tooth pick comes out clean.
Your house will smell amazing and you'll be craving a muffin by now! Thank goodness you have a whole tray full to eat!
Let the muffins cool for a few minutes before removing them and letting them cool completely on a wire rack.
These muffins are perfect for Easter Morning or any morning out of the year! They are also great to pack in lunches, have as a snack, or even as a dessert with a cup of coffee or tea! The coconut, carrot and pineapple pair together so well and make these muffins super moist and delicious! Also, its added healthy-ness!
I hope you enjoy this recipe! Oil Free and Vegan recipes are hard to come by, so when you find a good one, you'll want to hold on to it! Its also a good idea to share those recipes with your friends and family! Please do so with this one too!
You can follow the blog via email, Google, Twitter @ SpinachisGood, Tumblr @ justrunningforfood, and on Pinterest @ Hannah Plunkett.
I post every Friday!
Happy Easter!
H. Banana
These muffins are both delicious and nutritious! They are full of fruit and vegetables to help your day get started off right! The oil and eggs( found in most muffin recipes) is recplaced with apple-sauce to create a lighter, yet moist muffin! In addition to being super yummy, these muffins are both Vegan and Oil-Free, making them the perfect breakfast, snack or dessert!
Ingredients:
2 cups Flour
1 TBS Baking Powder
2 tsp Baking Soda
2 tsp Cinnamon
1 tsp Ground Ginger
1/4 tsp Salt
1/2 cup Brown Sugar ( or Maple Syrup and use less Apple Sauce)
1 1/2 cup Unsweetened Apple Sauce
1 tsp Vanilla
1/2 Unsweetened Coconut Flakes
1/2 Raisins
1 cup Crushed Pineapple
1 cup Grated Carrot
Oats and extra Brown Sugar for a topping(optional)
First, whisk together the dry ingredients- Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Cinnamon, Ginger, Salt and Coconut.
Then, add the wet mix into the dry mix along with the raisins.
Mix it to combine but make sure not to over mix. It should be a fairly stiff batter, but not a dough!
Preheat the oven to 400 F and line or grease a muffin tray. I used parchment paper and made my own liners, but store bought ones will work fine too! Also, Coconut Oil or Vegetable oil is great to grease with.
Fill the tins a little over half way full and top with a sprinkle of brown sugar and oats.
Bake for 20 minutes or until a tooth pick comes out clean.
Let the muffins cool for a few minutes before removing them and letting them cool completely on a wire rack.
These muffins are perfect for Easter Morning or any morning out of the year! They are also great to pack in lunches, have as a snack, or even as a dessert with a cup of coffee or tea! The coconut, carrot and pineapple pair together so well and make these muffins super moist and delicious! Also, its added healthy-ness!
I hope you enjoy this recipe! Oil Free and Vegan recipes are hard to come by, so when you find a good one, you'll want to hold on to it! Its also a good idea to share those recipes with your friends and family! Please do so with this one too!
You can follow the blog via email, Google, Twitter @ SpinachisGood, Tumblr @ justrunningforfood, and on Pinterest @ Hannah Plunkett.
I post every Friday!
Happy Easter!
H. Banana
Amazing Apple Chips
November 13, 2015
Apples are great for so many fall inspired recipes, crafts, and snacks! We ordered two boxes of apples a few weeks ago, and ever since I've been eating apples everyday! We've made apple crisp, cobblers, pancake toppings, and baked apples and they've all been delicious! But, most of those things aren't super healthy, so I wanted to try out a healthy recipe and use some of our apples!
We have made apple chips in a dehydrator before, but not everyone has a dehydrator, and I wanted to make this recipe easy for everyone! These are super easy, super delicious, and such a perfect snack for just about anytime! We ate them all in about a day and a half, they were that good!
What I love about this recipe is how healthy and delicious it is! The chips are still so sweet and apple-y even though you don't add any sugar! Also, this recipe is vegetarian, vegan, and oil free, so what is not to love about them?
Ingredients:
4 Large Apples
Lemon Juice
Cinnamon ( or any other seasonings you like!)
Preheat you oven to 200 F. Wash and dry your apples.
Using a sharp knife, mandolin slicer, or food processor, slice you apples as thinly as you can. Be careful if using a knife or mandolin, you don't want to lose any fingers! :)
Then use a small knife, or little cookie cutter to cut out the center part with the seeds. I used some cute fall themed cookie cutters, and I love how they turned out!
Next, add your apple slices to a bowl and splash on them lemon juice. Make sure to coat each slice. This keeps them fresh-tasting and helps them not turn brown. Then lay the slices on a baking sheets lined with parchment paper or tin-foil. Make sure none of the slices are touching, because they will stick together after baking. Sprinkle with cinnamon to desired flavor!
I honestly would be happy eating just this, but lets continue and make these apple slices into apple chips! Place the pans in the oven for 1 hour. Then carefully flip each slice over and bake for another hour. Depending on how thin your slices were, you might need some extra time. I baked mine for a total of 2 hours and 35 minutes, and some of my slices were fairly thick.
The house smelled so good while these were baking! Let them cool a bit. They will crisp up a bit as they cool too! Place them in an air tight container, if you don't eat them all first! :)
These are so good! I will be making these again very soon, and I want to experiment with the seasonings a little bit! I am thinking nutmeg, ginger, or even go savory with curry powder or paprika!
Fall is such a great time to make recipes using apples, and I really hope you try this one out! Apples are such a beautiful fall fruit, and I want to use them as much as possible right now! These apple chips are a perfect healthy snack for on the go, or whenever you want to reach for those oily potato chips!
I really hope you give this recipe a try, and share it with your friends and family! Please share my blog with your friends and family to spread the love of a healthy lifestyle!
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Keep Healthy and Safe!
H. Banana
We have made apple chips in a dehydrator before, but not everyone has a dehydrator, and I wanted to make this recipe easy for everyone! These are super easy, super delicious, and such a perfect snack for just about anytime! We ate them all in about a day and a half, they were that good!
What I love about this recipe is how healthy and delicious it is! The chips are still so sweet and apple-y even though you don't add any sugar! Also, this recipe is vegetarian, vegan, and oil free, so what is not to love about them?
Ingredients:
4 Large Apples
Lemon Juice
Cinnamon ( or any other seasonings you like!)
Preheat you oven to 200 F. Wash and dry your apples.
Using a sharp knife, mandolin slicer, or food processor, slice you apples as thinly as you can. Be careful if using a knife or mandolin, you don't want to lose any fingers! :)
Then use a small knife, or little cookie cutter to cut out the center part with the seeds. I used some cute fall themed cookie cutters, and I love how they turned out!
Aren't they just adorable? I love the different shapes from the cookie cutters!
I honestly would be happy eating just this, but lets continue and make these apple slices into apple chips! Place the pans in the oven for 1 hour. Then carefully flip each slice over and bake for another hour. Depending on how thin your slices were, you might need some extra time. I baked mine for a total of 2 hours and 35 minutes, and some of my slices were fairly thick.
These are so good! I will be making these again very soon, and I want to experiment with the seasonings a little bit! I am thinking nutmeg, ginger, or even go savory with curry powder or paprika!
Fall is such a great time to make recipes using apples, and I really hope you try this one out! Apples are such a beautiful fall fruit, and I want to use them as much as possible right now! These apple chips are a perfect healthy snack for on the go, or whenever you want to reach for those oily potato chips!
I really hope you give this recipe a try, and share it with your friends and family! Please share my blog with your friends and family to spread the love of a healthy lifestyle!
Stay up-to-date on the blog by following via email, Google, Twitter @SpinachisGood, Tumblr @ justrunningforfood, and on Pinterest @ Hannah Plunkett.
New post every Friday!
Keep Healthy and Safe!
H. Banana
Pumpkin Muffin Tops!
October 9, 2015
These are the kind of muffin tops that you do want! :) They are healthy, soft, pumpkin-y, spiced, and delicious! Also, they can be made completely Vegan!
Fall is officially here, and with it comes pumpkin flavored everything! Most of the popular Fall treats aren't that great for you, but thankfully there are some great healthy choices too! These muffin tops are the perfect example, since they are both healthy and plenty pumpkin-y to satisfy your fall cravings and keep you feeling great at the same time!
I am calling these muffin tops because I baked them in a ( leaf and pumpkin shaped) whoopee pie pan, so they are a bit thinner than muffins. I love the way they turned out! Beautiful fall shapes, super moist and soft, and a great serving size to help you not over eat!
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cup Whole Wheat Flour
2-3 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice or Cinnamon
1 tsp Baking Soda
3 Tbsp Ground Flaxseeds
8 Tbsp Water
1/2 cup Coconut Oil- room tempt.
1/2 cup Honey(or Maple Syrup if you want to keep this completely Vegan)
1/2 tsp Vanilla
1 cup Canned Pumpkin
1/4 tsp Salt
First, we need to make our Flax Eggs! We aren't using eggs in the recipe, so that it can be Vegan( if you use the maple syrup)! If you've never made a flax egg, don't be scared of them! They are super simple!
Add your ground flax to a bowl and add in the water. Stir well- you'll notice it go really thick. Leave it to the side while we get on with the recipe.
Add the flour, pie spice( or cinnamon), baking soda, and salt to a bowl and stir to combine. Then add in the rest of the ingredients, including the flax egg.
Stir well, making sure to mix the flax egg in well. Then, grease a pan and spoon in your batter. If you don't have a whoopee pie pan, you can use mini muffin tins, regular muffin tins or a 8x8 baking pan.
I wanted to use my whoopee pie pan because of the fall shapes! :)
Make sure to press the batter into all the little corners. I like to give the pan a little tap on the counter to help it settle.
Bake at 350 F for 10-12 minutes for the whoopee pan and mini muffin tins. For the regular muffins or 8x8 baking pan, 12-15 minutes. To check that they're done, just stick a tooth pick in the center. If it comes out clean, they are done! Also, they will smell really good!
Let them cool for 5-6 minutes before removing them from the pan.
Eat them fresh from the oven, or store them in an air tight container for a few day- but I doubt they last that long! I love how festive, delicious, pumpkin-y, healthy, and cute these little muffin tops are!
I enjoyed my(1st) tasting with a warm cup of coffee and a good book! They are the perfect afternoon snack, dessert, and they are even healthy enough to have for breakfast!
I really hope you try these delicious and healthy fall treats! If you like them, please share this post with a friend and family member to help them celebrate fall on the healthy side!
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New post every Friday!
Keep Healthy and Safe!
H. Banana
I am calling these muffin tops because I baked them in a ( leaf and pumpkin shaped) whoopee pie pan, so they are a bit thinner than muffins. I love the way they turned out! Beautiful fall shapes, super moist and soft, and a great serving size to help you not over eat!
1 1/2 cup Whole Wheat Flour
2-3 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice or Cinnamon
1 tsp Baking Soda
3 Tbsp Ground Flaxseeds
8 Tbsp Water
1/2 cup Coconut Oil- room tempt.
1/2 cup Honey(or Maple Syrup if you want to keep this completely Vegan)
1/2 tsp Vanilla
1 cup Canned Pumpkin
1/4 tsp Salt
First, we need to make our Flax Eggs! We aren't using eggs in the recipe, so that it can be Vegan( if you use the maple syrup)! If you've never made a flax egg, don't be scared of them! They are super simple!
Add your ground flax to a bowl and add in the water. Stir well- you'll notice it go really thick. Leave it to the side while we get on with the recipe.
Add the flour, pie spice( or cinnamon), baking soda, and salt to a bowl and stir to combine. Then add in the rest of the ingredients, including the flax egg.
I wanted to use my whoopee pie pan because of the fall shapes! :)
Bake at 350 F for 10-12 minutes for the whoopee pan and mini muffin tins. For the regular muffins or 8x8 baking pan, 12-15 minutes. To check that they're done, just stick a tooth pick in the center. If it comes out clean, they are done! Also, they will smell really good!
Eat them fresh from the oven, or store them in an air tight container for a few day- but I doubt they last that long! I love how festive, delicious, pumpkin-y, healthy, and cute these little muffin tops are!
I enjoyed my(1st) tasting with a warm cup of coffee and a good book! They are the perfect afternoon snack, dessert, and they are even healthy enough to have for breakfast!
I really hope you try these delicious and healthy fall treats! If you like them, please share this post with a friend and family member to help them celebrate fall on the healthy side!
Please follow the blog via email, Google, Twitter @ SpinachisGood, Pinterest @ Hannah Plunkett, and now on Tumblr @ Justrunningforfood.
New post every Friday!
Keep Healthy and Safe!
H. Banana
Healthy Snack Ideas
August 17, 2015
Snacks are something that can be either a healthy, beneficial small meal...or a diet-crashing, nutrient-void and unhealthy choice. Learning the difference and choosing the right snacks can be the difference between a healthy and unhealthy diet!
Healthy snacks can seem time-consuming or hard, but once you get a few basics, they can be so easy! I have a few favorites and a few go-to-s and I want to share those with you!
Fruit
This might seem like a no-brainer, but most people don't eat enough fruit! Try to eat at least one piece of fruit a day( an apple of day....) Fruits like apples, bananas and oranges are great for on-the-go snacks. Blueberries, raspberries and strawberries are great snacks too, just no super-portable!
Frozen Fruit
Easy my favorite summer-time snack, frozen fruit is amazing! No, not super-potable, but its a great snack to have at home. My favorites are mangoes( its like eating sorbet!), pineapple, and blueberries!
Nut Butters
Nut butters are a great snack, especially paired with fruit like apples and pears! When choosing a nut butter, make sure the ingredient list is limited to nuts only ( salt is fine as well). You can even put it in a tiny container and take an apple along with you for a on-the-go snack!
Lara Bars
I love Lara Bars! They are super portable, so they make great snacks! Also, their ingredient list is amazingly sort and healthy! They are made from many fruit and nuts, and come in so many flavors! My favorites are Apple Pie, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, and Cashew Cookie.
Boom Chicka Pop!
Popcorn might not be the first thing you think of for healthy snacks, but it can be a perfectly healthy choice! Boom-Chicka-Pop is a great brand of pre-popped popcorn. The ingredient list is short: Popcorn, Sunflower oil, and sea salt. Also, it only has 35 calories per cup! Put it in a zip-lock or container and take it with you for a great and healthy snack!
Dried Fruits
Dried fruits are another portable snack idea. As long as the dried fruits don't have added sugars and additives/chemicals, they are perfectly healthy for you! Add them to a trail-mix or eat them alone for a great snack! My favorites are raisins, cranberries, pineapple and mangoes!
Nuts
Nuts are great to eat for a energy and protein boost! My favorites are cashews, almonds and pecans! you can add them to a trail-mix or eat them by themselves! Just remember, portion sizes really matters with these, so keep an eye on how much you eat in one sitting!
Seeds
These might seem like a salad topping, add to bread and muffins type of thing, but they make great snacks too! My favorites are sunflower and pumpkin! You can get them roasted, salted or raw, so try a few to find your favorites!
So, those are a few of my favorite healthy snacks! I hope you enjoyed this post and that it was helpful for you! If you liked this post, please share it with a friend and family member to spread the love of healthy living!
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Fruit
This might seem like a no-brainer, but most people don't eat enough fruit! Try to eat at least one piece of fruit a day( an apple of day....) Fruits like apples, bananas and oranges are great for on-the-go snacks. Blueberries, raspberries and strawberries are great snacks too, just no super-portable!
Frozen Fruit
Easy my favorite summer-time snack, frozen fruit is amazing! No, not super-potable, but its a great snack to have at home. My favorites are mangoes( its like eating sorbet!), pineapple, and blueberries!
Nut Butters
Nut butters are a great snack, especially paired with fruit like apples and pears! When choosing a nut butter, make sure the ingredient list is limited to nuts only ( salt is fine as well). You can even put it in a tiny container and take an apple along with you for a on-the-go snack!
Lara Bars
I love Lara Bars! They are super portable, so they make great snacks! Also, their ingredient list is amazingly sort and healthy! They are made from many fruit and nuts, and come in so many flavors! My favorites are Apple Pie, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, and Cashew Cookie.
Popcorn might not be the first thing you think of for healthy snacks, but it can be a perfectly healthy choice! Boom-Chicka-Pop is a great brand of pre-popped popcorn. The ingredient list is short: Popcorn, Sunflower oil, and sea salt. Also, it only has 35 calories per cup! Put it in a zip-lock or container and take it with you for a great and healthy snack!
Dried fruits are another portable snack idea. As long as the dried fruits don't have added sugars and additives/chemicals, they are perfectly healthy for you! Add them to a trail-mix or eat them alone for a great snack! My favorites are raisins, cranberries, pineapple and mangoes!
Nuts are great to eat for a energy and protein boost! My favorites are cashews, almonds and pecans! you can add them to a trail-mix or eat them by themselves! Just remember, portion sizes really matters with these, so keep an eye on how much you eat in one sitting!
Seeds
These might seem like a salad topping, add to bread and muffins type of thing, but they make great snacks too! My favorites are sunflower and pumpkin! You can get them roasted, salted or raw, so try a few to find your favorites!
So, those are a few of my favorite healthy snacks! I hope you enjoyed this post and that it was helpful for you! If you liked this post, please share it with a friend and family member to spread the love of healthy living!
You can follow the blog via email, Google, Twitter @ SpinachisGood and on Pinterest @ Hannah Plunkett.
New post every Monday and Friday!
H. Banana
5 Healthy Snacking Tips
April 11, 2015
Keep premade snacks handy. Having healthy snacks already made and ready to grab will make it less likely for you to go for an unhealthy option. Cutting up veggies and fruit and portioning them out to keep in the fridge is one idea. You can even portion out fruit and veggie dips( Like nut butters, yogurt or cream cheese) to grab along with your snack. Another idea is to make up healthy treats like these Almond Joy Clusters or Apple Chompers . What ever you chose to do, having ready-to-eat snacks that are healthy will keep you on track!
#2
Water first! Sometimes when you feel hungry, you actually are just thirsty. Because your stomach is empty you body thinks its hungry when really you just need some water. Try drinking a glass of water whenever you feel hungry. If you still feel hungry afterwards, have a snack, if not, you don't need a snack!
#3
Chose the more filling option. When choosing a snack, try and chose the one that will fill you up for the longest time. You don't want to be hungry in a few minutes! A few filling choices are, broccoli, Greek yogurt, nuts of any kind, or oats. The reason these are good choices is because they fill your stomach up, plus they are full of the nutrients your body needs! I love to eat broccoli raw or steamed, and Greek yogurt topped with berries is a amazing treat!
#4
Don't eat mindlessly. When you have a snack, sit down and enjoy it. Eat it slowly and drink water with it. Don't just sit down in front of the computer and chomp away on your snack because before you know it, the food will be gone and you'll ask yourself 'Where did my food go?!". Snack time is a great time to take a break from work, school or whatever and just take a few deep breaths. Eating slowly also helps to keep you from over eating because it takes a while for your body to recognize that it's full.
#5
Eat something you like. This may sound like a no brainer, but its something you need to think about. Don't just eat a snack that you don't like because you know its good for you. There are plenty of healthy options out there, so find the ones you like and have those at the ready. You can try Banana Bread Cookies , Boo-Nanas , Summer in a Smoothie, , Candied Pecans or any of the other recipes on my blog!
Keep Healthy and SAFE!
H.Banana
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