Monday, December 16, 2019

Dark Chocolate Coconut Brownie Bites

https://www.healthy-liv.com/dark-chocolate-coconut-brownie-energy-bites/

Healthy Dark Chocolate Coconut Brownie Bites

These Dark Chocolate Coconut Brownie Bites are made with just dates, almonds, walnuts, cocoa powder, and unsweetened coconut and they taste just like brownie bites!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 14 brownie bites

Calories: 89kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup medjool dates, pitted
  • 1/2 cup raw walnuts
  • 1/2 cup raw almonds
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened flaked coconut, plus extra for rolling if desired
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp water

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a food processor and combine on medium or high speed for 2-3 minutes. The mixture will be crumbly at first, and then it will slowly start to come together. Stop the mixer when it's sticky enough to roll into balls. Don't overprocess.
  • Using a cookie scoop or spoon, roll dough into approximately 14 tablespoon-size balls. If desired, place extra 1/4 cup flaked coconut in a shallow dish or plate and immediately roll each ball in extra flaked coconut as you go (if you wait, the coconut won't stick!).
  • Store coconut brownie bites in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freezer for up to 3 months, for best taste.

Nutrition


Serving: 1brownie bite | Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sugar: 8g

Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Instant Pot Vegan Cream of Mushroom and Wild Rice Soup

Instant Pot Vegan Cream of Mushroom and Wild Rice Soup

  • Author: Alexis Joseph | Hummusapien
  •  Prep Time: 10 min
  •  Cook Time: 50 min
  •  Total Time: 1 hour
  •  Yield: 4-6 bowls 1x
  •  Category: Soup
  •  Method: Instant Pot
  •  Cuisine: American

DESCRIPTION

The most comforting soup in all the land! This super easy and healthy Instant Pot Vegan Cream of Mushroom and Wild Rice Soup is the ultimate cold-weather meal. See recipe notes for stovetop version. https://www.hummusapien.com/instant-pot-vegan-mushroom-wild-rice-soup/


INGREDIENTS

  • 3/4 cup raw cashews
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onion (1 medium onion), diced
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped carrot (4 medium carrots)
  • 1 1/2 cup chopped celery (4 ribs celery)
  • 8 oz sliced mushrooms (2 cups, add more if you love mushrooms!)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried sage
  • 3/4 cup uncooked wild rice (do not use a blend)
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce (sub tamari for gluten free)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Place cashews in a small bowl. Cover with very hot water and let soak while you make the recipe.
  2. Place remaining ingredients except soy sauce and spinach in the Instant Pot. Cook on manual, high pressure for 40 minutes. Note that it takes ~10 minutes for the pot to come up to pressure before it starts cooking and counting down. Once it’s done, carefully quick release any remaining steam using the valve on top. Remove the lid and turn the machine off.
  3.  Drain and rinse cashews. Place in blender (I used my Nutribullet) with 1 cup water and blend until completely smooth and creamy. Stir into soup along with soy sauce and spinach. Serve with crusty bread or croutons, of course!

NOTES

Stovetop version: Follow step 1 and then sauté in olive oil the onion, carrot, celery, mushrooms, garlic, and salt in a dutch oven over medium heat for 10 minutes. Add spices, wild rice, and broth. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer uncovered for about an hour, or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally. Proceed with step three.