When You Need a Quick Treat: Chocolate Cake in Less than 10 Minutes
It happens in every household, usually when you least expect it. The snack attack strikes someone in the family. There is a demand for a sweet treat and you need to cobble something tasty together with the ingredients you have on hand. And ideally, that treat won’t be a nutritional void. This recipe is based on Wish I Could Cook’s “5-Minute Wacky Vegan Microwave Chocolate Cake for One” on Food.com. To give this cake a boost of iron, fiber, and protein, I used whole wheat flour. To make it truly vegan, I used raw sugar, rather than white sugar. I increased the amounts of vanilla and cocoa powder for a richer flavor. The best part about this cake is that the whole process takes less than 10 minutes: 3 minutes of preparation, 3 minutes to cook (in the microwave!), and about 3 minutes to cool. It comes out warm, moist, and perfectly sweet. It wrangles that pesky snack attack, while still offering some important health benefits. PrintWhen You Need a Quick Treat: Chocolate Cake in Less than 10 Minutes Ingredients1/4 C. Whole wheat flour 1/4 C. Raw sugar 1 Heaping Tbsp. Unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 tsp. Baking soda 1/8 tsp. Sea salt 1/2 Tbsp. Canola oil 3/4 tsp. Apple cider vinegar 1 tsp. Vanilla extract 1/4 C. WaterInstructionsCombine the dry ingredients in a large microwave-safe mug. Stir in the wet ingredients using a mini whisk or fork until blended. Microwave at reduced power (50%) for 3 minutes. Cool at least 3 minutes. Best served...
Read MoreSimple Kale Chips
These chips are light and crispy–perfect for little fingers. The best part? You can prepare them in as little as ten minutes. I’ll take any excuse to sneak kale into my family’s diet. This leafy green is considered a nutritional powerhouse. PrintSimple Kale Chips Ingredients1-2 Bunches kale Olive oil Seasonings of choice (sea salt, pepper, etc.)InstructionsPreheat oven to 425F. Remove kale from stalk, leaving the greens in large pieces. Place a little olive oil and seasoning of choice in a bowl, dip your fingers and rub a very light coat over the kale. Place kale on baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes or until it starts to turn a bit brown. (Keep an eye on it as it can burn quickly.) Turn the kale over and continue baking until crisp. Remove and serve.3.1https://www.veggiebabybloom.com/simple-kale-chips/ This recipe was submitted by Beth Bunchman of Second Nature Health Coaching. Beth says: Try different kinds of kale or collard greens. For added flavor sprinkle with a little celtic sea salt and pepper, spice (curry or cumin), or balsamic vinegar after rubbing on olive...
Read MorePeanut Butter and Flax Energy Balls
These take only a few minutes of work and are a great alternative to processed energy bars and cookies. They’re loaded with ground flaxseed, which is a good source of fiber and Omega-3 fatty acids. With the sweetness of raisins and maple syrup, the little ones will think they’re having dessert at snack time! PrintPeanut Butter and Flax Energy Balls Ingredients1/2 C. All natural peanut butter or almond butter (creamy works the best) 1 Tbsp. Pure maple syrup* 1 1/2 C. Ground flax 1/2 cup raisins and/or raw cacao nibs (1/2 cup total)InstructionsCombine all ingredients in a bowl, stirring by hand. Roll into bite-sized balls and refrigerate at least one hour.3.1https://www.veggiebabybloom.com/peanut-butter-and-flax-energy-balls/ This recipe was submitted by Beth Bunchman of Second Nature Health Coaching. Beth says: These energy balls are so yummy that they are kind of addicting. Try to only eat one or two a day… *The original recipe calls for honey. To make the recipe vegan, we replaced the honey with maple syrup. Also, it is important to note that honey is not considered safe for young children. Consult your pediatrician for more...
Read MoreCravin’ Raisins Muesli Cookies
This recipe was inspired by the Chocolate Chip Muesli Cookies on the Bob’s Red Mill Old Country Style Muesli package. We were looking for a variation of our usual oatmeal raisin cookies and these chewy delights hit the mark! PrintCravin’ Raisins Muesli Cookies Ingredients1 C. Muesli 3/4 C. Whole wheat flour 1 Ripe banana, mashed 1/2 C. Raw sugar 3/4 C. Raisins 1/2 tsp. Baking soda 1/2 tsp. Salt 1/2 tsp. Vanilla 1 Egg replacer*InstructionsPreheat oven to 375F. In a small mixing bowl, sift together whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, mix banana, sugar, and vanilla. Beat in egg replacer.* Slowly add flour mixture. Stir in muesli and raisins. Drop by the spoonful onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes.3.1https://www.veggiebabybloom.com/cravin-raisins-muesli-cookies/ *Our preferred egg substitute for this recipe is the baking powder and vinegar mixture. To make enough to replace one egg, thoroughly mix 1 tsp. baking powder and 1 tsp. vinegar. (For more egg substitutions, check out this cheat...
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