National Coffee Day: Peanut Butter Mocha

September 30, 2011 by 4 Comments

Happy National Coffee Day friends!!  Sorry this is so late in the day, but I HAD to post something on national coffee day!  I celebrated by recreating an awesome coffee drink that they have at my favorite coffee house.

I’m not going to lie.  This drink is really really rich.  This is more like a dessert treat than a morning coffee.  That doesn’t mean it isn’t still insanely delicious though!  Chocolate and peanut butter are a match made in heaven!

Peanut Butter Mocha
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Ingredients:
1/2 cup nondairy milk (if you want it frothy use soymilk- it froths like nobody’s business!)
2 Tablespoons dark chocolate chips
1 Tablespoon creamy peanut butter
1 shot espresso or 1/2 cup really strong coffee
sweetener to taste (I used a drizzle of agave nectar)

Directions:
In a big mug add chocolate chips and peanut butter and melt in the microwave- about 45 seconds.

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Make your espresso or brew your coffee.  I have a cute little espresso maker that’s super easy to use.

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Carefully stir your hot espresso or coffee into your melted peanut butter/chocolate mixture.  Mix well.

In a microwaveable cup heat your nondairy milk for about a minute.

Blend your hot nondairy milk in your blender until nice and frothy.

Slowly add frothy milk to your espresso/chocolate/peanut butter mixture.

 

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To. Die. For.

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How did you celebrate National Coffee Day?!

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Make your own Pumpkin Spice Latte

September 27, 2011 by 1 Comment

It’s officially fall even though it doesn’t feel that way here in Texas- it’s still ranging from 95-99 degrees.  Sad smile 

Even though we’re not getting any lovely cool weather here, it’s still fall and that means it’s time for pumpkin flavored things!

It’s been a long time since I’ve had one of the pumpkin spice lattes from Starbucks because the syrup they use has dairy in it and I try to avoid dairy.  I decided it was high time that I came up with my own version!

My version is inspired by Mama Pea’s Pumpkin Spice Latte. 

Nothing says fall like a Pumpkin Spice Latte!  Even if it is 95 degrees today.

Pumpkin Spice Latte
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Ingredients:
1/2 cup nondairy milk (if you want it frothy use soymilk- it froths like a champ! I had almond milk on hand so that’s what I used)
2 Tablespoons canned pumpkin
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2 Tablespoons agave nectar (or sweetener of choice)
1 shot espresso or 1/2 cup really strong coffee

Directions:
Make your espresso or brew your coffee.  I have a cute little espresso maker that’s super easy to use.

In a microwaveable cup mix your nondairy milk, pumpkin pie spice, canned pumpkin, and sweetener.

Microwave for about a minute until the mixture is hot.

Blend the mixture in a blender until it’s frothy.

Pour the mixture into a large coffee mug and stir in your espresso/coffee.

 

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Happy Fall Y’all!

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Meatless Monday: Soyrizo and Potato Tostadas

September 26, 2011 by 3 Comments

Hi friends!  It’s time for another Meatless Monday!

 

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Have you ever tried soyrizo?

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I know what you’re probably thinking, but it is really really good.  My carnivorous brother actually told me that I needed to try this because it is amazing.  He insisted several times that I try it, so I finally did.  And he was totally right!  He says that it tastes just like chorizo.  I’ve never had chorizo, so I’m just going to take his word for it.

I try not to do too too many processed soy products, but this is one that I do have occasionally because I love it.  And I almost always make tacos or tostadas with it.

 

Soyrizo and Potato Tostadas (yield: 8 tostadas)
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Ingredients:
1 medium potato, cubed
1 small onion, diced
1 package soyrizo
8 corn tortillas
Cooking spray- a few spritzes
topping suggestions: non-dairy cheese, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, avocado, salsa, sour cream

Directions:
First, prepare your tostada shells.  Preheat oven to 300 F.  Spritz a baking pan with cooking spray, place tortillas on pan and spritz top of tortillas with cooking spray and sprinkle with a little salt.  Bake tortillas until crisp on each side, flipping tortilla halfway through.  Time will vary- watch them closely so they don’t burn!  Set aside until you’re ready to top them.

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Next add cubed potatoes to a medium stock pot, cover with cold water and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to medium and simmer until potatoes are fork tender.  Drain potatoes and set aside.

 

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Sauté onions in skillet over medium until tender (I like to sauté in a little veg broth- it adds an amazing flavor to your vegetables and no extra fat!).

Add soyrizo to the onions and break up with your spoon.

Add potatoes and stir until the potatoes are incorporated.  It’s okay if the potatoes mash into your soyrizo mixture a little, but don’t stir too much because you still want chunks of potato.

 

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Time to top your tostadas!

Layer your tostadas however you choose- I used a little Daiya Pepperjack cheese, as much lettuce as I could get on there, tomato, and salsa.

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And I served it with black beans on the side.

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So. Good.

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Pancake for One

September 21, 2011 by 2 Comments

I’m skipping WIAW this week because my food has been so insanely boring lately.  Instead how about a recipe?

Most of the time I don’t mind making a whole batch of pancakes.  But sometimes I just want one fresh fluffy pancake.  So this recipe is for those times.

Pancake for One
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Ingredients:
1/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
pinch of salt
1/4 cup nondairy milk

Directions:
Mix all dry ingredients.

Stir in your nondairy milk until it is just combined (lumps are okay!).

Let batter rest for 2-3 minutes.

Heat a nonstick skillet to medium heat and pour the batter in the pan.

When batter starts to bubble flip your pancake and cook until golden brown on both sides.

 

 

I normally top my pancakes with fresh fruit, but I am all out right now so I topped mine this morning with a big spoonful of peanut butter and a drizzle of agave nectar.  So good!

 

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Whole Wheat Oat Bread

September 20, 2011 by 2 Comments

This recipe is just a rif on my go to sandwich bread recipe.  I like how there is just enough oats in it to give it an oaty taste.  This bread makes amazing sandwiches, or it’s just good for eating plain or with a little butter and jam too!

Sarah Snacks Go-To Sammy Bread
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Ingredients:
1 1/4 cup warm water (110 F)
2 Tablespoons organic sugar
2 teaspoons yeast
2 Tablespoons canola oil 
1 1/2 cups organic whole wheat flour (I like King Arthur) 
1 1/2 cup organic bread flour (again, King Arthur) 
1/2 cup rolled oats 
1 teaspoon wheat gluten
1 teaspoon salt

Directions:

Into the bread machine goes the warm water, sugar, and yeast.  Let proof for 10 minutes (you can just add it in with the flours if you want, but I really think you get a better rise on the bread if you proof the yeast first- especially since it’s mostly 100% whole wheat!)

Once the yeast is proofed, add in the rest of the ingredients according to your bread machines instructions- mine says to do wet ingredients first, then dry.

I set my machine to sandwich bread with a light crust.  And this will be a 1 to 1 1/2 lb loaf.

Let the bread machine do its thang.

(trick to slicing a loaf of sandwich bread… let it cool COMPLETELY before slicing.  I know it’s hard to wait, but you’ll get more even slices and they won’t fall apart as you slice!  Also make sure to use a bread knife!)

 

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Have a great day!!

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