Amazing Cake-like Vegan Brownies

On April 16, 2016April 17, 2016 By SarahIn RecipesLeave a comment

Mission: Bye Bye Sugar / Target: Brownies

I believe that when it comes to brownies, there usually are two opposing teams. Those that favor fudge-like brownies and those that prefer cake-like ones. In my opinion, the ideal brownie is one that is a melange of both. My brownie recipe still needs some tweaking until it reaches that state of perfection; however, as compensation for your patience, I would like to present you the following recipe for ultra delicious, low sugar brownies. These cake-like goodies not only taste phenomenal, but are also rich in fiber and antioxidants. To top it off, they are made with cocoa powder, which contains phenethylamine, a neurotransmitter that acts as a natural antidepressant and helps boost happiness levels. Need a pick-me-up? Eat these brownies! Your body and mind will thank you. Continue reading “Amazing Cake-like Vegan Brownies” →

Delicious Vegan Soft Pretzels

On April 12, 2016April 12, 2016 By SarahIn RecipesLeave a comment

I love going to concerts and I always find it kind of hilarious when an artist tries to speak German. It is truly a difficult language to learn, so I give them credit for trying. Usually their vocabulary is limited to “Ich liebe Deutschland” or “Dankeschön”. At a recent Macklemore & Ryan Lewis concert in Hamburg, Germany, Macklemore introduced the song “Let’s Eat!” by saying something along the lines of “I love Schnitzel and Bratwurst, not Sauerkraut”. Schnitzel is originally from Austria (Whoops!), but who cares! That’s how you get an audience of 7,000 Germans screaming for joy. Food unites the world…haha… Continue reading “Delicious Vegan Soft Pretzels” →

Scrumptious Sugar-Free Vegan Blueberry Muffins

On April 8, 2016April 17, 2016 By SarahIn RecipesLeave a comment

I hate to break it to you, but sugar is completely void of nutrients and when consumed in large amounts, it can be a threat to one’s health. In The Campbell Plan, Thomas Campbell, the co-author of The China Study, writes: “Increased sugar consumption is linked with higher calorie consumption, obesity, diabetes, kidney stones, gallstones, cavities, increased blood pressure, blood cholesterol imbalances, and lower intakes of protein, fiber, and vitamins and minerals” (p. 54, 2015). As I am a health-conscious person who loves eating baked goods, I am currently mortifying recipes to reduce their sugar content without sacrificing flavor. Continue reading “Scrumptious Sugar-Free Vegan Blueberry Muffins “ →