These oatmeal cookies are as basic and guilt-free as they get! They’re fat-free, vegan, and sans the heavy nuts and other add-ins that generally make oatmeal cookies a secretly bad-for-you treat. They’re great for on the go and just about perfect for any time of day!
Tag Archives: raisins
Raw Cheesecake in a Cup
September 25, 2012 – 8:08 am
This recipe is a raw version of cheesecake, no cooking needed! There is no sugar, no dairy, and no eggs. It retains its richness with the use of nuts as the base, but because the cheesecake is served in “mini” cups, you can keep your portion control in check while still getting the definitive, dense [...]
Video: Oatmeal Cookies
May 18, 2012 – 7:36 am
Hello GK readers, Today I’m posting something new for a change – a video! It’s the first of many to come. My posts are intentionally stylized to feature step-by-step pictures so you know exactly how each step of the recipe looks, but the videos take it to a whole new level. I’m excited to see [...]
Mini Raw Cheesecakes
May 1, 2012 – 9:10 am
I’ve always resisted making nut-based raw desserts, because I firmly believe they defeat the purpose of eating healthy, since nuts are extremely heavy and it takes a lot to make just one slice of cake. Just because something has a raw or vegan label does not mean it’s going to do your body good. I [...]
Carrot Cake w/ Fig Cream Frosting
March 21, 2012 – 6:21 am
Okay, I think I’ve outdone myself with these. It’s always difficult to wing it while baking, as measurements are extremely important to get the texture and taste just right, but luck was on my side this morning. I wanted to create a sugar-free, fat-free, egg-free, and dairy-free whole-wheat carrot cupcake without anything bizarre in it, [...]
Maple Kabocha
March 12, 2012 – 6:04 am
Nothing beats a bitter cold Winter day like the comfort of baked squash and the scent of caramelized maple syrup. The result is warm, satisfying, and absolutely healthy. Kabocha is a lighter, less starchy squash than butternut, but it cooks and complements very much the same way in recipes. I think it’s best eaten as [...]
Easy Vegan Oatmeal Cookie
February 22, 2012 – 10:09 am
When you have a cookie, that doesn’t have to mean just any old regular cookie with sugar, butter, eggs and flour. And when you have oatmeal for breakfast, that doesn’t have to mean you have to prepare it every morning. This oatmeal cookie takes care of all your worries. With only a handful of ingredients [...]
Snow Top Ballz
February 15, 2011 – 4:53 pm
I’m always looking for a little sweet, dessert-like snack to have on hand, something that doesn’t leave me guessing, “Is this too much?” Well, by creating portion-sized pieces, my problem has been solved. Snow Top Balls Ingredients: – 1 cup walnuts – 1/4 cup raisins – 1/3 cup almonds – 4 pitted dates – 1 [...]
