Spelt Blueberry Ginger Muffins!

These are from "Vegan Brunch" They have candied ginger and BC blueberries in them... heaven with almond butter....

Banana-flax smoythie

This one reminds me of a muffin, kind of. 

2 tbsp ground Flax

1 frozen banana

1 serving banana flavor tofu dessert

1/2 tsp banana extract

1/2 tsp cinnamon

3/4 cup vanilla soy milk

3 ice cubes

put all ingredients in blender and blend. enjoy!

high protein potato salad

Well, since I have no more studying to do, I have been filling a lot of my free time with more training. We all know what that means: more eating. Protein is especially important when trying to increase muscle mass. This salad is a twist on an old summer standard, as it delivers a lot of the protein that regular potato salad may lack. Also a great way to use the extra baked potatoes form last weekend's BBQ. 

3 tbsp whole grain dijon mustard 

3 tbsp vegan mayo

1/2 tsp salt

2 tsp red wine vinegar

a few twists ground black pepper

2 baked potatoes, diced

7 scallions, thinly sliced

1/2 lb green beans, cut into inch pieces and flash boiled (3 minutes, then douse in cold water)

1 cup white kidney beans (cooked)

fresh dill to taste

mix together mustard, mayo, salt, vinegar and pepper. add other ingredients and stir. garnish with dill.  

greek Island hummus

1 clove garlic

10 kalmata olives

5 sun dried tomatoes

2 tsp capers

1 tbsp kelp granules

juice of 1 lemon

1 cup white kidney beans

2 cups chickpeas

1/4 cup tahini

1/4 cup olive oil

1 tsp salt

1/4 cup of water

process all ingredients. enjoy!

plum cherry smoythie

This is a great, cool summer treat. very refreshing.

1/2 frozen banana

juice of 1 orange

1 pack "dessert" tofu (original)

15 fresh cherries, pitted and halved

1 and a half frozen black plums

1/4 cup water

blend until smooth. Enjoy!

Return of the smoythie!!!!!!

I had this after a run + scramble up a dirt slope (I got to a set of stairs that I like training on, but they were broken and blocked). The colour reminded me of a certain Mc Donald's character.

Grimice Smoythie:

8 cherries, pitted and cut in half

1/4 frozen ripe pear

1/4 cup frozen blueberries

1/3 cup plain soy yogurt

3/4 cup light vanilla soy milk

agave nectar or honey to taste

blend all in blender. enjoy. 

Mexican Pumpkin hummus

this was really good...

1 cup pumpkin puree

1 cup black beans

2 cups red kidney beans

1 tsp chipolte hot sauce

juice of 1 lemon

2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 tbsp cumin

1 tbsp coriander

1 tsp salt

1 clove garlic

you know what to do!