Category Archives: Baking

Super Healthy Banana Cookies

Yesterday, I was dying to bake something. I also had two hideously ripe bananas, so I actually had to bake something. The only problem is that every time I bake, I eat FAR too many baked goods. So, I decided … Continue reading

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Most Excellent Granola

Today is shaping up to be an excellent day off. I had an excellent workout, followed by an awesome breakfast at Beans and Barley with Greg. I’m about halfway through The China Study, I received new issues of both Yoga … Continue reading

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What Is A Scruffin?

According to Angela at ohsheglows.com (one of my ultimate favorite blogs), it’s a hybrid of scone, muffin, and cookie. I think it’s just plain amazing. Last night, I made the Healthy Carrot Cake Power Scruffins (recipe here), and today, I … Continue reading

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Ingredients

I’ve had several questions about some of the ingredients, so here’s some information about some of the less common ones. I’m also making this post into an easily accessible link right under the header, and I’ll continue to update it … Continue reading

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Spelt and Sweet Potatoes

I didn’t get to the gym yesterday until a little after 4pm. Oh man, my run was infinitely more difficult with about 6 slices of bread in my belly. So difficult, in fact, that I ended up doing some walking … Continue reading

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Bread!

After finishing yesterday’s post, Greg and I decided to venture out into the nasty weather to the library. I was in search of some new baking books. Bread baking books, specifically. You may recall that I have never successfully made … Continue reading

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Apricot Walnut Apple Cookies

Here’s a recipe for a  healthy cookie that makes an awesome snack or breakfast component. Adapted from Applesauce Softies in Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar. Apricot Walnut Apple Cookies 1/2 cup spelt flour 1/2 cup oat flour 3/4 cup … Continue reading

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Spinach and Chickpea Quiche

I’ve been wanting to try my hand at a quiche for a while. Turns out they’re a lot easier and less intimidating than they look. In fact, mine turned out to be  incredibly cute, and was almost no work at … Continue reading

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Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

This is pretty much a recipe from an old issue of Vegetarian Times, but I swapped out the sugar for sucanat to make it a little healthier, and decreased the amount of sweetener by a third. The original recipe is … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving: Round One

Thanksgiving is easily my favorite holiday. Starting in mid October, the craving for a Tofurky dinner sets in. So the other day, I decided that Greg and I should prepare a Thanksgiving feast. It would be a practice run, if … Continue reading

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