1. Cut your bread into one-inch-thick slices.


2. Whisk together:

• 9 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups of milk
• 2 tbsp of vanilla
• 1/2 tsp baking powder.

3. Arrange slices of bread on a baking sheet, pour the mixture over the bread, turning them to make sure they’re fully coated.


4. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.

Then, in the morning:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Arrange the slices in a baking dish and cover with frozen fruit, and sprinkle with more cinnamon and sugar.  Bake for 20-25 minutes.

Now watch the video to see how she makes her “No Fail” French Toast the night before —





Source: Tegan & Lindsay

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Ingredients:

2 Cups (300g) Moist Medjool Dates, pitted and chopped
2 Cups (280g) Raw Cashew Nuts
½ Cup (60g) Raw Almond (without skin)
¾ Cup (75g) Cocoa Powder
A Pinch Of Sea Salt
½ Cup (40g) Unsweetened Shredded Coconuts
2 Tbsp Vanilla Extract
2 to 3 Tbsp Cold Water

Before making this, check to see how dry the dates are since you want them to be relatively moist. You may want to soak them overnight in water before tossing them in the food processor with all of the other ingredients. Make sure that the all of the pits are removed, too!

Equipment needed:

Food processor
Loaf pan: 11½ x 4½ inches (29 x 12 cm) , lined with aluminum foil



Preparation:

Combine chopped dates, cashews, almonds, cocoa powder, and sea salt in a food processor.

Pulse and process all the ingredients together until the texture is coarse.


Then add the shredded coconut, a quick pulse, and add the vanilla extract, a little water at a time until it reaches a dry but moist dough consistency.


Scrape the dough mixture into the lined pan, press evenly with a rubber spatula, and chill for about an hour before serving.

Source: Angie Tee

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2 tablespoons butter (soy free)
1/4 cup agave or maple syrup
1/4 cup coconut milk (carton)
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1 cup oats
1 cup corn flakes, pounded to large crumbs
1/2 cup raw almonds, chopped
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup crystallized ginger, chopped
1/4 cup shredded coconut

Here are the 9 easy steps to make these yummy Ginger Vanilla Protein Crunch Bars:

1. In saucepan over medium low heat, melt butter, whisk in agave.




2. Add milk and protein powder, whisk together until smooth.




3. In large bowl, add oats, corn flakes, almonds, sunflower seeds and about 3/4 ginger pieces.




4. Pour melted butter mixture over dry ingredients, mix together thoroughly.




5. Line a 9×9 baking dish with parchment or foil, spray.




6. Transfer mixture into pan; using wet hands, press down in even layer.




7. Sprinkle shredded coconut and remaining ginger pieces, press down into bars.




8. Bake at 325 for 20 minutes.




9. Let cool before cutting.

Source: Kristina Sloggett

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If you enjoy drinking a healthy cup of tea — or iced tea — it’s important to know the common mistakes to avoid. First of all, you need to know that there are six different kinds of teas: white tea, green tea, yellow tea, oolong tea, black tea, and pu-erh tea. Each type of tea requires a specific water temperature to bring out the full flavor. Here is a diagram prepared by Sian Butcher:

Kate Woollard, a tea expert at Whittard, explains why you never want to use boiling water to brew any of the basic teas:

You don’t want to burn the leaf.


For white tea, once you see the first bit of steam come out of the kettle, and the kettle begins to vibrate, then you should pour, … that’s roundabout 65–75°C. When it comes to the black teas, you end up getting used to your own kettle, but generally the moment it really starts to vibrate and bubble, then you can turn it off.

But if you are brewing an infusion tea made from a herb (like mint) or a fruit (like raspberry), then using boiling water is best:

You want to make sure you get the best amount of flavour out of an infusion. It’s almost like a jam. You’re rehydrating the fruit.

In addition to the temperature of the water, the quality of the water is also important! Read on …

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• 1 small half-frozen banana, peeled
• 1/4 avocado, peeled and pitted
• 1 key lime or 1/2 regular lime, peeled and deseeded
• 4 ounces of fresh almond milk
• Vanilla from 1 vanilla bean, or use 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoons maple syrup or 1 medjool date, pitted and soaked for 20 minutes

It is simple to make this Key Lime Pie Smoothie:

Start by adding the liquid to your blender, followed by the soft fruit.  Blend on high for 30 seconds or until the smoothie is creamy.

Tip: Blend with “half-frozen” bananas that are partially thawed to improve the key lime pie texture of the smoothie.


Note that this particular smoothie is a rich source of folate, vitamins B5 and B6, copper, magnesium, manganese and potassium.


Source: Tracy Russell

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• 250 grams Roasted Hazelnuts (skins removed)
• 1/4 Cup of Cocoa Powder
• 1/2 Cup of Caster Sugar (Super Fine White Sugar)
• 1 Teaspoon of Vanilla Extract / Essence
• 1/4 Cup of Vegetable Oil

This only takes about 5 minutes to mix together, making 1 jarful.


Watch how he does this in the video …

This Home Made Nutella is obviously a lot healthier than the store-bought version:

Now watch another video to learn how to make this mouth-watering sandwich spread into a “cheesecake” treat: No-Bake Protein Cheesecake Bites

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Goji berries are extremely high in energy and nutrition: packed full of antioxidants, amino acids and essential fatty acids. They have a unique, vibrant flavor that tastes a bit like chocolate. They are harvested in the Himalayan mountains and may not have made it to the shelves of your local supermarket, but they are readily available in health food and gourmet stores.

We’ve added cocoa nibs (tiny pieces of the cocoa bean) to this recipe for an extra boost of antioxidants along with a rich and tangy chocolate crunch. Feel free to substitute your favorite nuts, seeds dried fruits.
 
 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup walnuts
• 1 cup almonds
• 1 cup pumpkin seeds
• 6 dates
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 Tablespoons coconut flour
• ½ cup agave
• ½ cups cocoa nibs
• 1 cup goji berries

Add more dates if you need to make them “stickier”.

Here’s how to prepare these yummy snacks:
 
 

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Each one of these delicious snack bars is loaded with 6 grams of protein, along with chocolate and peanut butter — a lot healthier and more nutritious than the store-bought alternatives. A couple of tips to start with: if you don’t want to bother with the food processor, get some oat flour at the grocery store (or order online: Whole Grain Oat Flour from The Prepared Pantry). And vegans can substitute maple syrup for honey, and replace the whey protein powder with a plant-based variety.

Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make a dozen of these protein snack bars:

1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats: put in a food processor and pulse until oats are a flour consistency

1/2 cup quick oats

3 scoops chocolate whey protein powder

1/2 cup organic brown rice crisps cereal: mix with the oat flour, quick oats, protein powder and cereal

1/4 cup honey

1/3 cup peanut butter: melt with the honey and vanilla extract, then pour over the oats and stir

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1-2 tablespoon non-dairy chocolate chips: melt in the microwave

Press the oat mixture into a greased loaf pan, then drizzle the melted chocolate over the top. Now let this cool in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before slicing it up into convenient, yummy snack bars.

124 calories per serving

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Source: Emily Miller

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It’s not a milkshake, however, since it’s non-dairy. This is a healthy vegan non-dairy treat that’s full of plant-powered protein. Flax meal can be added to this recipe to provide some extra fiber.

Tofu is another key ingredient in this smoothie recipe:

When blended with fruit, it tastes sweet and offers an incredibly creamy consistency similar to Greek yogurt but without a drop of dairy. Most people would probably think to reach for silken tofu for a super-smooth consistency, but if blended enough, soft tofu is equally smooth and offers more protein.

Continue on to the next page for the full recipe …

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Oatmeal is a whole grain that’s high in fiber and extremely versatile. It’s also a great choice for those with gluten sensitivities (just make sure the brand you buy is certified gluten-free). This recipe combines quick-cooking oats with unsweetened almond milk, chia seeds (chock full of healthy fats) and plant-based protein powder for a delicious breakfast that will hold you over until lunch.

This recipe makes enough to serve 6. The ingredients are on the next page …

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