Overnight Gluten-Free Vegan Oats in a Jar

Posted on March 11, 2014 by erinn

It seems like Oats in a Jar are the newest trend with food recently. Well I’m all for it! They’re very nourishing, and simple to make. All you need is a few ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry and fridge.

The best thing about having oats for breakfast is that they’re super high in fibre, which means you’ll stay fuller longer! They slowly release energy into your system, therefore making them a great satisfying way to start your day! One cup of oats provides 6 g of protein and 4 g of fibre. Among all grains, oats have the highest proportion of soluble fibre. This gel-like fibre travels through your intestinal tract and helps to trap substances associated with high blood cholesterol. Studies show that people with high blood cholesterol who eat just 3 g of soluble fibre per day can reduce their total cholesterol by 8% to 23%. Crazy eh?

Here’s what you’ll need for your homemade Oats in a Jar!

12-16 oz Mason Jar (or jar with a sealable lid)

1 Cup Almond Milk (unsweetened vanilla, Blue Diamond Brand)

½ Cup Gluten Free Oats (Bob’s Red Mill is the BEST)

¼ Cacao Nibs (RAW)

1 Tbsp Cacao Powder (RAW)

2 tbsp Coconut Sugar (or sucanat or agave)

½ Mashed Banana

Directions

Put all ingredients in a mason jar, screw on the lid
Shake until all ingredients are combined
Refrigerate overnight
Add more milk if necessary 🙂
Enjoy your delicious breakfast!

Erinn

Super Delicious Homemade Gluten Free Vegan Granola!

Posted on February 18, 2014 by erinn

Have you been looking for a delicious and satisfying snack? Well you’re not alone! I’ve been getting SO many questions recently from a wide variety of people, some which include….Mom’s wanting an easy after school snack for their kids, women wanting a satisfying office snack, and our customers at Kelly’s Bake Shoppe and Lettuce Love Cafe looking for an after workout pick-me up! Well…I think I’ve found what you’ve been looking for. My Homemade Granola is loaded with tons of protein, fibre, antioxidants, and micronutrients…and the best part is that you’ll stay satisfied for a long time! It’s also 100% Gluten Free and Vegan!

I’m so excited to share this amazing recipe with all of you! I can’t say enough how much I LOVE this granola!

I’ve made this granola now three times and it’s turned out absolutely delicious every single time. It’s a very simple, and straightforward recipe, and you can also make a big enough batch and keep it in an airtight container for up to a month. Ours usually only lasts a few days though…Michael eats it as his late night snack!

Here’s what you’ll need!

1 ½ C Gluten Free Oats

½ C Raw Brazil Nuts, coarsely chopped

1/4 C Raw Organic Cacao Nibs

½ c Raw Shelled Sunflower Seeds

1/2 C Raw Pumpkin Seeds

½ c Raw Almonds, chopped

2 tsp Ground Cinnamon

1 tsp Himalayan Sea Salt

4 tbsp RAW Coconut oil

3/4 C Maple Syrup

¼ C Brown Rice Syrup

2 tbsp Filtered Water

1 tbsp REAL Vanilla

¼ C Dates (finely chopped)

¼ C Dried Goji Berries (or dried cranberries)

¼ C Thompson Raisins

**PLEASE NOTE: To make this recipe nut free, remove the nuts from the recipe, and double the sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds in the recipe, I make mine nut free when I want to take it to Kelly’s Bake Shoppe…because we’re nut free!

Directions

Preheat the oven to 300F. Line a large, heavy baking sheet with parchment paper

Mix the oats, brazil nuts, Cacao Nibs, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, almonds, cinnamon, and sea salt in a bowl and set aside.

Heat the coconut oil, in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the maple syrup and brown rice syrup, water and vanilla and heat until combined.

Pour the mixture over the dry mixture, and mix with a wooden spoon. Pour the mixture on the prepared baking sheet and make sure it’s evenly distributed.

Bake the granola for about 40 minutes, or until it’s golden brown and decent sized clusters begin to form. As it bakes, stir it every 15 minutes or so, to make sure it doesn’t burn.

Add the dried fruit to the baking granola, and bake for another 10-15 minutes. Don’t worry if it looks a bit wet in the oven, the granola will become crunchy when cool.

This granola is very shelf stable and can be kept in the cupboard in an airtight container for 2-4 weeks. Ours only lasts a couple of days! I like to pour some delicious coconut, or almond milk over mine, and have it for breakfast in the morning (as well as my famous green smoothie of course)!

ENJOY!

Erinn

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Green Apple & Cinnamon Oatmeal

Posted on January 28, 2014 by erinn

I’m all about breakfast! It’s my absolute favourite time of day, and the time of day when I actually take the time to nourish myself properly (life can get a little hectic sometimes, and nutrition sadly goes by the way side).

Here’s a great easy oatmeal recipe that spices up the traditional morning oatmeal. It’s super easy…so I don’t want to hear any excuses that you didn’t have time to make it! This oatmeal will keep you full for a few hours too because of all of the amazing fibre in the Oats themselves. Fibre helps to slow down the digestion process, and keeps you feeling fuller longer. Which is great if you’re trying to shed a few Holiday pounds!

Green Apple & Cinnamon Oatmeal!

SERVES TWO

3 Cups Filtered Water (NOT TAP WATER…I’ll write another blog on why…stay tuned)

1 1/2 Cups GF Rolled Oats

1/2 tsp of Himalayan Sea Salt

Bring water to a boil. Add oats. Set temperature on medium heat. Stirring occasionally, until all water is absorbed, about 10 minutes.

While you’re waiting for the oats to cook you can get your delicious topping together. Mix all of these ingredients together 🙂

1/2 C Pumpkin Seeds

1/2 C Diced Green Apple

1/2 C Raisins

1/2 C Pecans

2 tsp Cinnamon

1/2 tsp Nutmeg

Once the oatmeal is done cooking, put about 1 cup of the cooked oats in your serving bowls, top with your delicious mixture, and top with coconut milk or almond milk, and maple syrup.

Enjoy, and remember to take care of yourself. If you don’t no one else will.

With Warmth, Love, and Kindness

Erinn

Vegan Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal!

Posted on October 10, 2013 by erinn

I love fall!! I’m addicted to sweet potato, pumpkin, carrots, cinnamon, nutmeg, the changing colours of leaves, and the crisp smell of bon fires. It’s my absolute favourite time of year, and as Michael will tell you, I’m a bit of a fall addict. I love going to pumpkin patches, going out for apple cider, and making delicious baked goods and comfort food at home.

I was in the mood for a delicious hearty breakfast the other day, so I thought why not pumpkin oatmeal? I started playing around with some ingredients and created an awesome recipe! I know the idea of pumpkin might sound a little scary to some of you, but TRUST me it’s delicious!!! Even Michael was a little skeptical but after he tried it, he was in love (with the oatmeal that is…haha!). It has such an earthy, creamy, and sweet flavour you really can’t resist it! I’m just as addicted to this oatmeal as my RAW Chocolate Pudding!

This oatmeal also has some great health benefits!! Oats are high in fibre, protein, and help to regulate blood sugar levels. They also help to keep you feel fuller longer and lower your cholesterol! Pumpkin is also very nutritious food. It’s high in beta-carotene, a natural antioxidant, and a great vitamin for making your skin glow 🙂 Vegetables high in beta-carotene also act as a natural sunscreen, and allow your body to absorb vitamin D from the healthy UV rays from the Sun!!

Here’s the recipe! It would be amazing as Thanksgiving Sunday Breakfast for the Family!! I think this is what we’ll be having at Kelly’s Bake Shoppe for breakfast this weekend!!

1 ½ cup Gluten Free Rolled Oats  (Bob’s Red Mill)

1 Cup of Pumpkin Puree  (Farmer’s Market)

1 Cup Organic Coconut Milk + 1 ½ cup FILTERED water

1 tablespoon Organic Vanilla  (Simply Organic)

1 tsp Cinnamon

1 tsp Nutmeg

1/8 tsp Sea Salt

1/4 cup Maple Syrup

Mix all ingredients, except for oats into a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add oats and let simmer uncovered for about 10-13 minutes, stirring occasionally.

MAKES 3 servings.

The finished product will be deliciously creamy!! ENJOY!

Feel free to top it with your favourite dairy free milk, extra cinnamon, or some more maple syrup or coconut sugar for an extra sweet fix!

I promise you will LOVE this recipe!!

Xo.

Erinn

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RAW Chocolate Pudding!

Posted on October 9, 2013 by erinn

My RAW Chocolate Pudding!!

Well, yesterday I was seriously craving chocolate…so I decided to make my favourite RAW chocolate pudding! I think I may have a slight obsession with it. It’s so satisfying on so many different levels!! The best part is that it actually has amazing health benefits, tastes great, and it takes less than 5 minutes to make! Last night, Mike and I had it as our evening snack. It was so good, I thought I’d share the recipe with all of you!!!

You might be wondering how you make a raw vegan chocolate pudding. Well, the secret is….avocadoes!!! Yes Avocadoes!!! Did you know…Avocadoes contain amazingly healthy fats, making them one of the best foods you can eat!?! Many people are scared of the “high fat content” of avocadoes… but the truth is, that the fat in avocadoes is plant based, and therefore your body uses it right away as energy, and doesn’t store it on your body like other saturated fats from animal based foods. They are also a great source of lutein, an antioxidant which helps protect your eyes, and guard against cancer. Avocadoes also help fuel you for the whole day, and can also help keep you regular (which is one of the millions of benefits of going vegan, and eating healthy!!). Half an avocado contains 4 grams of fibre, including soluble and insoluble, both of which your body needs to keep the digestive system running smoothly. Plus, soluble fibre slows the breakdown of carbohydrates in your body, helping you feel fuller longer, and stabilizing your blood sugar levels. Avocadoes can also help lower your cholesterol. The last reason to love avocadoes is simple—avocadoes are a healthy way to boost the flavour and texture of your meals, and in this case make this pudding AMAZING!!!

Another main component of this pudding is RAW chocolate. There’s none of that refined processed stuff in this pudding…. this is the real deal! It’s called Cacao. Cacao is RAW, meaning it hasn’t been heated and refined over 115F. With it being raw, all of the amazing health benefits are preserved!!! One of the main health benefits of cacao is its high concentration of antioxidants (400x the antioxidants of cocoa..crazy right??), which can help in the prevention of cancer and other diseases. However, the processing (adding new ingredients and mixing them together) of raw cacao seed lowers that naturally high amount of antioxidants to become virtually non-existant. This processed version is what you normally see in grocery store shelves in the form of chocolate bars. If you want the best health benefits of chocolate and the high antioxidant power of cacao beans/powder, then you will want to get it in its natural raw state – nothing added, nothing taken away. Cacao is also loaded with fibre, protein, and tons of trace minerals! This allows your body to maintain a healthy weight, and in most cases, shed extra pounds!! You can purchase cacao at any local health food stores, and some grocery stores.

Enough talking…HERE it is!!!

Erinn’s RAW Vegan Chocolate Pudding!!

1 Pitted Medjool Date

2 Tbsp sweetener of your choice, I used agave, but Maple syrup or coconut syrup will work just as well! (Wholesome Sweetener’s)

1 ½ Avocadoes, pitted, peeled.

2 1/2 Tbsp Cacao Powder

1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract (Simply Organic)

2-3 Tbsp Non Dairy Milk, I used almond milk (Almond Breeze)

Put everything in your Vitamix blender, and start on low speed, and blend up to high, until everything is incorporated and mixed thoroughly. About 1 ½ minutes. You may need to use a spatula around the sides of the blender and swish everything around until it’s blended beautifully.

Sprinkle with cacao nibs…they add a delicious CRUNCH!!

Makes 2 generous servings

There you have it! A satisfying treat that won’t increase your waistline!

Well, I hope you enjoy (and maybe become slightly addicted to) this delicious pudding as much as I do. It’s great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and also fares well in kids’ lunches!

Until next time….put your health first!!!

Erinn

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Overnight Gluten-Free Vegan Oats in a Jar

Super Delicious Homemade Gluten Free Vegan Granola!

Green Apple & Cinnamon Oatmeal

Vegan Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal!

RAW Chocolate Pudding!