Best Granola Ever!!!

Seriously...I am really enjoying eating vegan...have I mentioned that yet?  

One of my favorite recipes so far is this granola recipe that I eat with cold almond milk, it is absolutely delish!

Cinnamon Bun Granola
from OhSheGlows.com

GRANOLA

2 cups (215g) rolled oats 
1/2 cup (95g) raw buckwheat groats 
1/2 cup (65g) raw walnuts, chopped 
1/2 cup (50g) unsweetened shredded coconut 
1/4 cup (40g) raisins 
1 tbsp (15mL) ground cinnamon 
1/2 tsp (2.5mL) sea salt 
1/4 tsp (1.25mL) fresh ground nutmeg 
1/2 cup (120mL) pure maple syrup 
1/4 cup (50g) Medjool dates, pitted 
2 tbsp (30mL) melted coconut oil 
2 tbsp (30mL) water 
2 tsp (10mL) pure vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS 
1. In a large bowl, stir together the oats, buckwheat, walnuts, shredded coconut, raisins, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. 
2. Using a blender, blend the maple syrup, dates, coconut oil, water and vanilla extract into a smooth, thick sauce. 
3. Pour the sauce into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir until all the dry ingredients are well coated.

4. Preheat the oven to 300F. Transfer the mixture to a baking tray lined with parchment paper and spread into a thin, even layer. Bake for 25 minutes, gently stirring every 10 minutes to ensure even browning. Allow to cool completely before gently breaking into clusters. Store in an air-tight container in the fridge or at room temperature.

Makes about 6 cups of granola.

ENJOY!!!

Raspberry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

So, yes, we also made another ice cream recently and it was amazing!!!  The girls and I loved it!!!

Raspberry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

15 oz. of frozen organic raspberries

1/2 c. maple syrup

1 can full fat coconut milk 

1/2 c. or more Enjoy Life dark chocolate chips

Blend raspberries, maple syrup, and coconut milk in blender until smooth.  Pour into ice cream maker and blend according to instructions on machine.  I blended for about 20 minutes.  Pour into container and stir in chocolate chips and freeze.

ENJOY!!!

Mango Ice Cream

Okay...so, time has gotten away from me again and I still have yet to keep up with all the recipes I would like to keep track of after we make them...oh well!  Here is to next week!

I am really enjoying eating vegan since January...I do have some minor splurges here and there - mostly a little cheese on a pizza but other than that, I am pretty strict with it.  I am really enjoying it vegan too.  There have been some amazing salads that I have tried and I can't wait to post.  However, I do try to avoid dessests most of the time, however, it is fun to eat healthy, homemade desserts.  It feels so much more satisfying and the girls love making desserts.  I would much rather make desserts at home for them than have them eat stuff out...here is our newest love!  Super easy and amazing!!!

Mango Ice Cream

15 oz. of frozen organic mangoes
1/2 c. maple syrup
1 can full fat coconut milk

Blend all ingredients in blender until smooth.  Pour into ice cream maker and blend according to instructions on machine.  I blended for about 20 minutes.  Pour into container and freeze.

ENJOY!!!