Peanutty Treats + Healthier Version of Clif Bars!

When choosing nuts, I usually go for the almond or cashew but this time I decided on organic dry roasted peanuts. I never saw them before in the grocery store, and I don't know about you but it seems organic peanuts are hard to come by while organic peanut butter is very common. So I took advantage of this rarity and used them in these three awesome treats! Check out the peanutty inspiration starting with Peanut Butter Banana Protein Ice Cream:

1 frozen banana, 1 tbsp peanut butter, 1 scoop brown rice protein powder, top with peanuts

This fudge is made with carob, peanuts and raisins. I've come to appreciate fruit and nut treats, ever since making our Superfood Nut and Fruit Clusters.

2 tbsp coconut oil, 1 1/2 tbsp sunflower seed butter, 1 1/2 tbsp carob powder, 1 tbsp brown rice syrup, stevia to taste, pinch of salt, handful of peanuts, handful of raisins

A few days ago I picked up some amaranth at the store, I originally wanted quinoa, but noticed amaranth was cheaper for the same amount so I went with it. I tried cooking it as you would quinoa and let me tell you, it is very soupy! No wonder it's often used to make porridge!

*I've heard of popping amaranth before but always thought it would be a difficult process. Well turns out, it's not! It literally takes 20 seconds. Heat a wok or frying pan on medium heat, when pan is fully hot, add in just under 1 tbsp of amaranth and stir continuously with a wooden spoon. It will start popping after 3 seconds. Continue stirring until the un-popped seeds turn brown and popping slows. Only do a little bit at a time or else you will get burning.

Popped amaranth and ground peanuts

We adore Clif Bars! And although they are marketed as nutrition bars, we eat them as a treat, equivalent to a cookie because of the high sugar content. Here are our version of Clif Bars with wayyy less sugar but the same Clif Bar texture: 

Peanutty taste

PEANUT-COCONUT CLIF BARS

1/2 cup ground organic peanuts

1/4 cup coconut, shredded

6 tbsp popped amaranth *see above for directions*

6 tbsp crushed organic cornflakes (fruit juice sweetened)

2 tbsp whole peanuts

1/4 cup brown rice syrup

Drops of stevia to taste

1/4 tsp vanilla bean powder

Pinch of sea salt

Combine all dry ingredients in a medium bowl, add brown rice syrup and combine with hands until a dough forms. Shape into "cliff bar" shapes. Makes 4 bars.

If you're in the mood for some more Sketch-Free Vegan Treats, check out our ebook Simple Sweets!

Rainbow Snacks

Hey health freaks! Today we have no recipe :( But we dooo have some random food photos! Almost just as good in my opinion. Here's some items we've been munchin' lately...

Cheesy Crackers we made out of ground almonds, carrots and seeds. Needs something else....

One of our favourite snacks of all time! Carrots and Apples with Tahini. Yum!

A mediocre juice. Celery, Carrot and Swiss Chard. Chard isn't that good in juice. Kale is better

Banana-Blueberry Protein Ice Cream! 

Peanut-Butter Carob Protein Freezer Cookies + Ice Cream

Oh my these actually taste like a Reese's peanut butter cup. I think the secret hear is adding salt or using a salted peanut butter. It adds so much to the flavour. We've been loving our freezer bakes! Especially since we're cutting back on grains and sugar.

3 tbsp peanut butter (natural stuff)
1/4 cup water
17 drops stevia
2 1/2 tbsp carob (or more depending on taste preference)
2 tbsp vanilla brown rice protein powder
salt (unless peanut butter is already salted)
2 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp chia seeds

Combine peanut butter, water and stevia until a pudding consistency is achieved. Mix in other dry ingredients until a dough forms. Flatten into cookie shapes, freeze, makes 6 cookies.

Reese's...honestly

Amazingly fudge texture

Juice! : Carrot, Celery, Fennel, Dandelion, Mixed Greens

Chocolate Blueberry Ice Cream: Avocado, protein powder, frozen blueberries, carob and stevia blended w/ frozen blues added right in

Peanut Butter Mallow Blaster Cups + Hummus

We have another grain -free freezer treat for you this sunny Friday. Peanut Butter Mallow Blaster Cups! It sounds like a hard core junk food doesn't it? Believe it or not these little guys are completely sugar free and 100% pure.

Chocolate Coating:

3/4 cup almond butter

6 tbsp coconut oil, melted

20 drops vanilla stevia

1/2 cup carob powder

Mix all ingredients together. Layer 1 tbsp on the bottom of 6 baking cups. Place in the freezer for a few minutes.

Next, spread a bit of peanut butter on the chocolate coating and then dollop a bit of marshmallow creme (click link for recipe) over the peanut butter. Spoon on more of the chocolate coating until flat on top. Freeze for about 1/2 hour until chocolate is set.

Cuppa cuppa

Blast off!

We also made this edamame hummus but didn't write down the recipe! It's basically just hummus with edamame beans and chickpeas. :)

Eda

And this is our new favourite coconut water! It's frozen, raw and unpasteurized and therefore not as sweet as the canned or boxed coconut water, but it has such a complex, stronger taste and flavour. So refreshing!