Month: July 2013

No Bake Snickerdoodles

Melissa King 49 Comments

What is better than a snickerdoodle?  How about no bake snickerdoodle cookie dough bites!  Now we are talking.  I already have a Gluten Free Snickerdoodle on my blog, so this was only a matter of time.

No Bake Snickerdoodles - My Whole Food Life

These can be made in just minutes and are gluten free!  Can it get better?  My daughter just loves cinnamon.  In fact, to get her to drink her milk, I add some cinnamon to it.  I call it Meadow’s Secret Milk and she drinks it right up!  So these were right up her alley.  I hope you enjoy them as well.

No Bake Snickerdoodles

No Bake Snickerdoodles

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Prep Time 10 min Serves 12 cookies     adjust servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In the food processor , grind up the oats and almonds.
  2. Then add in the rest of the ingredients until a dough starts to form.
  3. Roll into balls and then flatten them with your palm.

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Recipe Notes

I kept mine in the fridge on a plate with parchment paper. I got 12 out of my batch. Enjoy!

No Bake Snickerdoodles

Easy Teriyaki Sauce (No Refined Sugar)

Melissa King 197 Comments

Easy Teriyaki Sauce with no refined sugar!  I am a big fan of creating recipes for things I would have bought in the store.  This homemade teriyaki sauce is one of those things.

I have made homemade ketchup, homemade salad dressings and homemade tomato sauce.  Teriyaki sauce is another to add to the list.

Have you looked at your store bought teriyaki sauce?  Most of them are loaded with highly refined sweeteners like high fructose corn syrup.

My homemade teriyaki sauce recipe is made of just a handful of real ingredients and no processed sugars!  Keep in mind, since there is less sugar, it will not be as sweet as store bought sauce.  I promise it is delicious though!

 

easy teriyaki sauce

In addition to the sauce,  I wanted to test it out in a dish as well.  So I made an additional recipe. It’s a teriyaki glazed tofu recipe.

I like to store this homemade vegan teriyaki sauce in mason jars.

Easy Teriyaki Sauce

Easy Teriyaki Sauce

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Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 10 min Serves 4 servings     adjust servings

Ingredients

    Easy Teriyaki Sauce

    • 1/2 cups soy sauce or tamari . (Please try to buy these organic)
    • 1/4 cup + 1 T mirin (Japanese cooking wine)
    • 1 1/2 T maple syrup
    • 1/4 tsp ginger
    • 1/2 tsp garlic
    • 1/2 T arrowroot (this is used as a thickening agent.)

    Teriyaki Tofu Stir Fry

    • 1 pkg extra firm tofu (please try to buy this organic)
    • 5-6 handfuls of spinach
    • 2 cups cooked quinoa
    • teriyaki dressing

    Instructions

      Easy Teriyaki Sauce

      1. In a sauce pan , mix all the ingredients on low heat for about 5-7 minutes.
      2. Transfer to a mason jar.

      Teriyaki Tofu Stir Fry

      1. Preheat oven to 375.
      2. Cut the tofu in cubes and place into a container.
      3. Pour the teriyaki mixture into the container and let it marinate for at least an hour.
      4. When it’s done marinating, use a slotted spoon to scoop up the tofu and lay it on a lined baking sheet .
      5. Bake for about 35-45 minutes, stopping halfway through to flip and brush more sauce on the tofu.
      6. Once the tofu is done, set it aside.
      7. In a large saucepan , heat the cooked quinoa with the remaining sauce.
      8. Turn down, cover and simmer for about 5-7 minutes.
      9. Lastly add the spinach and cook just until it is slightly wilted.
      10. Uncover and let the remaining sauce boil off. Top with the roasted tofu. Enjoy!

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      Recipe Notes

      The mixture will thicken slightly in the fridge. When ready to use, you can try the quinoa dish. If tofu isn’t your thing, feel free to use your favorite protein.

      Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge (Vegan)

      Melissa King 67 Comments

      Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge that is vegan and gluten free.   I have 5 words for you Chocolate Peanut Butter Vegan Fudge.  Yes.  You heard that right.

      You can make a clean eating peanut butter fudge.  A little bite of heaven that melts in your mouth.  Who doesn’t like chocolate and peanut butter, right?  This healthy fudge recipe is super simple to make!

       

      Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

      When I first created my Coconut Almond Fudge, my husband told me it would be awesome with some chocolate.  So this recipe was born. Let me be the first to tell you, it’s freaking amazing.

      If you are a chocolate and peanut butter fan, you will love this chocolate peanut butter fudge!   These are very rich and decadent, so one will satisfy your sweet craving – maybe even 1/2 of one.

      The recipe makes a lot, so freeze whatever you don’t want to eat in the first week or so.  It would also be equally delicious made with almond butter.  I like to keep mine in the freezer for when I want a super rich dessert.

      Looking for more fudge recipes?

      Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

      Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

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      Prep Time 5 min Cook Time 60 min Serves 12     adjust servings

      This fudge is melt in your mouth delicious!

      Ingredients

      Instructions

      1. In a medium saucepan , mix all the ingredients on medium heat and stir until everything is combined. It should take a few minutes to combine and I suggest stirring it the whole time.
      2. Once the mixture is smooth and combined, transfer to muffin pans with liners .
      3. Store in the fridge to firm up. I used standard sized, but mini muffin pans would work well too.

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      Recipe Notes

      I’m not going to lie, this recipe is a good arm workout to make, but is well worth it. You will not disappointed. They can be frozen as well! Enjoy!

      Wheat Berry Salad with Corn and Peppers

      Melissa King 8 Comments

      I love the nutty flavor that wheat berries have.  If you haven’t tried them yet, you really should.  They are delicious!  I also have a Wheat Berry Salad With Cranberries on the blog.  Since it’s summertime, I am still on my cold salad kick.  My husband and I came up with this meal from scraps we had in the fridge.  It turned out to be really good!  We used some of our organic and non GMO corn we had stashed in the freezer.

      wheat berry and corn watermark

      Sometimes when you clean out the fridge, you get the best meals.  This came out so good, we made a second batch the following day.  If you have a gluten allergy, you can replace the wheat berries with quinoa and this will be equally delicious!

      Wheat Berry Salad With Cranberries

      Wheat Berry Salad with Corn and Peppers

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      Prep Time 20 min

      Ingredients

      Instructions

      1. Throw all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.

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      Recipe Notes

      To make this even better, let it sit in the fridge for a few hours so the flavors can develop further. It’s even better the next day! This made 4-5 servings. Enjoy!

      Tropical Popsicles

      Melissa King 6 Comments

      I love making my own popsicles.  These tropical popsicles are my latest creation  Most store bought brands contain unnecessary ingredients.  When I make my own, I can create whatever I like.  I even take requests from the girls.  It’s been so hot here in Texas, so a frozen treat is perfect. These tropical popsicles are awesome. They are cool and refreshing, and well… tropical.

      Tropical Popsicles

      These tropical popsicles are very easy to make.  Did you know that coconut water is a natural electrolyte replacement?  It totally is!  Much better than Gatorade.  Tastes better too!  These would make the perfect post workout snack.  I hope you enjoy them.

      Tropical Popsicles

      Tropical Popsicles

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      Prep Time 10 min Serves 6 popsicles     adjust servings

      Ingredients

      • 2 cups fresh pineapple cubed
      • 2 cups honey dew melon cubed
      • 1 banana
      • 1 cup coconut water

      Instructions

      1. Blend all the ingredients in a blender for about 1-2 minutes.
      2. Pour into popsicle molds . You can also use smoothie pop molds . That’s it! Enjoy!

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      Raspberry Nutella Tarts

      Melissa King 7 Comments

      I have said this before, but growing up with a German mother meant we ate a lot of Nutella.  I loved it as a child.  Now I know that store bought Nutella is very unhealthy.  So I have created my own Healthy Homemade Nutella.  I have used it in many dishes on this blog.  Now it is time for a Raspberry Nutella Tart.

      Nutella Tart 2 watermark

      We all need to enjoy a tart every once and a while.  I love them and they are perfect for summer.  There is no cooking involved!  These are completely raw.  They are also vegan, grain free and gluten free!  If you feel compelled to cook the crust, you can.  You just don’t need to.  These are very easy to make even though they look kind of fancy.

      Raspberry Nutella Tarts

      Raspberry Nutella Tarts

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      Prep Time 30 min Serves 5 tarts     adjust servings

      Ingredients

        For the crust

        For the filling

        For the fruit

        • 2 cups fresh raspberries or strawberries

        Instructions

          For the crust

          1. In a food processor , grind up the almonds until they are a course consistency.
          2. Once they are ground, add in the dates and water until the dough comes together. If you are not using a high powered food processor , you might want to soak the dates for 5 minutes in water to soften them.
          3. Grease your tart pan or mini tart pan s and then press the dough into the pan and up the sides. The dough will be sticky and I find that working with wet hands helps.
          4. Once the dough is set into all the tarts, place them in the fridge to firm up. About 30 minutes.

          For the filling

          1. While the tarts are setting up, you can make the filling. In the food processor , grind up the hazelnuts into as fine of a powder you can get them.
          2. Once they are ground, add in the remaining ingredients. If the mixture seems too thick, you can always add a bit more milk.
          3. Once the crusts are set, spoon the filling into each one and top with the fruit.
          4. Enjoy!

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