Whole Food Love

“These are a few of my favorite things…” 

Some are vegan, some are raw, some are neither.  My diet has evolved tremendously since I began the blog. 

Nacho Cheeze Kale Chips

Ani Phyo’s Donut Holes

Cafeteria Cookie Oats

1/4 cup  old fashioned oats ( I used 365 organic) cooked in 1 cup of water and 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract. 
 
I cook these for 4 minutes total in the microwave.   You will most likely  have to re-check to be sure they don’t boil over.  Just stir and cook in 1 minute intervals if need be.
 
Then,  add 1 frozen banana semi-defrosted.  Stir it in and cook for another 3o seconds to 1 minute.  This all depends on how mushy you prefer your banana…
 
I then add
 
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About 1/2 TBS unsweetened cocoa powder…I usually use my 1/2 tsp as a “scooper” and use 3 “scoops”
Stir well!   It may take a few seconds to incorporate.
 
 
 
Next
 
 
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Stir in a GREAT BIG scoop of this guy!
 
Mmm….They taste just like the CHOCOLATE PB NO-BAKE COOKIES from my High School Cafeteria! I always loved those!
 
 
 
I like to top mine off  with this
 
 
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Of course the yogurt is *optional*
 
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Must Bee Delicious Oats 

1/4 cup  old fashioned oats ( I used 365 organic) cooked in 1 cup of water

1/4 tsp cinnamon

I cook these for 4 minutes total in the microwave.   You will most likely  have to re-check to be sure they don’t boil over.  Just stir and cook in 1 minute intervals if need be.

Add 1 frozen banana semi-defrosted.  Mash it up and stir it in! Microwave for another 30 seconds to one minute.

 

and The Star Of The Show

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Stir a scoop of this deliciousness right into your oats

Then add 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt (I use Oikos but do watcha do!)

Stir as much as your prefer!

 

**You could use unsweetened applesauce instead of the banana.  But, in that case, the finished product will be considerable thinner.  **

 

 

Grandma Rose’s Sugar Cookies2/3 cup shortening

3/4 sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 egg

4 tsp. milk (why 4 tsp. I do not know she has just always done it that way lol)

2 cups sifted all purpose un-bleached flour

1 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

Pre-heat oven to 375 and spray cookies sheets with non-stick spray.  Sift dry ingredients into a large bowl and set aside.  With an electric hand mixer or stand mixer ( I use my Kitchen Aid), cream together shortening, sugar and vanilla.  Add milk and egg and mix until fluffy.  Add dry ingredients in small portions until incorporated. But, be careful not to over-mix.  You don’t want “tough cookies”.  Divide dough in half, wrap in wax paper and  chill for 3 hours or overnight.  (Sometimes I do that sometimes I put it in the freezer for 5 minutes.)  Roll one half of the dough onto a lightly floured surface and cut into desired shapes. 

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The original recipe says to roll it to 1/4 in thickness.  I make mine a little thicker.  Place shaped cookies on sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.  I like to underbake mine slightly.  But, that’s all preference.  Remove them from the oven and let them cool.  Frost with your favorite homemade or store bought frosting and enjoy!!

2 Responses leave one →
  1. 2009 August 28

    I love how you top your oats with yogurt…never thought of that! Looks super yummy!

  2. 2009 October 14

    Oh baby… if those chocolate-y oats taste anything like no bake cookies, I’m pretty sure I’ll run out of oats in oh, a day. :-P I’ll let you know if I make them!

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