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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhV7rvgT_b6Mu0WNrMHYdWQaM428ObmEJMPXhl_nn3qPrUGiqoHotB0CRE9UDR_E_7MxpKDSLJdmZbhyphenhyphenWPt8yndzf35pNoJ0NcU4h5JJwNpLQ2slads3-KF_DXcKUXVdESQ8FYwkfviVlNQ\/s1600\/IMG_3552.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhV7rvgT_b6Mu0WNrMHYdWQaM428ObmEJMPXhl_nn3qPrUGiqoHotB0CRE9UDR_E_7MxpKDSLJdmZbhyphenhyphenWPt8yndzf35pNoJ0NcU4h5JJwNpLQ2slads3-KF_DXcKUXVdESQ8FYwkfviVlNQ\/s1600\/IMG_3552.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nSometimes I think I've got my priorities a little screwed up. Like how on most mornings, I have my first cup of coffee pulsing through my veins before I even put my glasses on, or how I waste way too much time scrolling through my \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/smophiaamariee\/\"\u003EInstagram\u003C\/a\u003E feed before starting school. Or like that time (actually \u003Ci\u003Emany\u003C\/i\u003E times) when I went straight to the kitchen for dessert before even showering after a five mile run. Yah. Ew?\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nSide note: dark chocolate + run = so many endorphins.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjpC4y7KKA6Tp0xOvbkKFcyUZx7e_fGw21rXyA_v4aaHg5P5gA4ZC5B2CVtxPanOGysALGl7Ci1IHJJnECFcrUbmbFs2uTXarZpWn-TAg2oiHeMk70qcpdqPaPkPefzJ6_1LHcdJnKp_S1N\/s1600\/IMG_3554.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjpC4y7KKA6Tp0xOvbkKFcyUZx7e_fGw21rXyA_v4aaHg5P5gA4ZC5B2CVtxPanOGysALGl7Ci1IHJJnECFcrUbmbFs2uTXarZpWn-TAg2oiHeMk70qcpdqPaPkPefzJ6_1LHcdJnKp_S1N\/s1600\/IMG_3554.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI've found myself baking a lot lately whenever I can find a minute to calm myself. \u0026nbsp;Most of the things I've been baking, although vegan, haven't really been super healthy. The aftermath of the holiday season has had my tastebuds getting used to sugar. I'm totally all about balance and moderation, but let's just say I've eaten my fair share of cookies.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgxg9YzzFlZCxjk1K8D3sto0oQ1ZdoSXbZyJqrN-uxpKwnVftuTWfjvpTztuAKHu8noELjk_4pP69JncGw2ux4yVruRQphBsCu5o6tpmXpAP-TXyEEgY9gh-4t3jFvZYytX_zR2OnT_6DTf\/s1600\/IMG_3567.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgxg9YzzFlZCxjk1K8D3sto0oQ1ZdoSXbZyJqrN-uxpKwnVftuTWfjvpTztuAKHu8noELjk_4pP69JncGw2ux4yVruRQphBsCu5o6tpmXpAP-TXyEEgY9gh-4t3jFvZYytX_zR2OnT_6DTf\/s1600\/IMG_3567.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nSo in honor of the new year and getting back on track, let's eat some chocolate! Wait what? Yes! These bad boys are totally yummy and indulgent and can cure the strongest of sweet tooths (sweet teeth?) without any highly refined anything. I'll warn you, these things are dang addictive. But have no fear! They're full of good things. Healthily indulge away, my darlings!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhR_U759cAXxf6uGBHtLD0fX4iYeucJEA2gXMTtw6E2wdzGedpew2YQX0uWcKRPkfyFJ7IL91dCM6BA-GeZa0nbA1-s6lVoHyhwT-kphOUhzj7F5QVEWqgdT_9umjoUQ60vcAeb4fnXYIql\/s1600\/IMG_3574.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhR_U759cAXxf6uGBHtLD0fX4iYeucJEA2gXMTtw6E2wdzGedpew2YQX0uWcKRPkfyFJ7IL91dCM6BA-GeZa0nbA1-s6lVoHyhwT-kphOUhzj7F5QVEWqgdT_9umjoUQ60vcAeb4fnXYIql\/s1600\/IMG_3574.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003Echocolate covered almond cookie dough bites (R, V, GF)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n3 tbsp. coconut oil, softened\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 tsp. vanilla extract\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/4 c. almond butter\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n2 1\/2 tbsp. maple syrup or honey\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n2 tbsp. unsweetened almond milk\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/2 c. ground almonds\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/2 c. coconut flour\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\npinch of sea salt\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/2 c. dairy free chocolate chips\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/4 c. raw almonds, roughly chopped\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIn a small bowl, combine coconut oil, vanilla, almond butter, sweetener, and almond milk. Whisk until smooth. Add in ground almonds, coconut flour, and sea salt. Mix until well combined. Scoop and roll into balls (about 1 tbsp. each) and place on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper. Place in freezer to set about 5-10 minutes. Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl (3-4 30 second intervals in the microwave, stirring between each). Roll balls in chocolate and sprinkle with chop almonds. Place back in freezer to set another 5-10 minutes. Store in freezer. Yields 10-12 balls.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/feeds\/2915596286262667412\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-almond-cookie-dough.html#comment-form","title":"158 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/2915596286262667412"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/2915596286262667412"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2015\/01\/chocolate-covered-almond-cookie-dough.html","title":"chocolate covered almond cookie dough bites "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sophie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/05735836935634692162"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhSKoz7H8tyb3c6Aqq4uuZC_bBtRFfZr4bo33eApbIz5F39Keg2Gy_elEBJtiyKIdI4JkHhWEEDzpigfk9RZWHd8TmxhK1scDBx0w4Bg9ALf-FfyF6H06c0CmZmmj2JSDM\/s220\/image.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhV7rvgT_b6Mu0WNrMHYdWQaM428ObmEJMPXhl_nn3qPrUGiqoHotB0CRE9UDR_E_7MxpKDSLJdmZbhyphenhyphenWPt8yndzf35pNoJ0NcU4h5JJwNpLQ2slads3-KF_DXcKUXVdESQ8FYwkfviVlNQ\/s72-c\/IMG_3552.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"158"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369800126315088687.post-4671598274670662832"},"published":{"$t":"2014-12-31T10:44:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-12-31T10:44:18.004-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"chocolate"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cookies"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vegan"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"the BEST vegan chocolate chip cookies"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg9nvNXAloz4ZLRzOMp4LNDyol6Cwt9sUPsaeFBVgURObb1kwivovXC7s60IEqG6xH283gnKnka5Kepyd5RMS1G5QSMR-ULxdGDnxHg3l5F0ZtxyDtcdCVOTJR1cC0aeCMpYHghkRh9WevL\/s1600\/IMG_3527.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg9nvNXAloz4ZLRzOMp4LNDyol6Cwt9sUPsaeFBVgURObb1kwivovXC7s60IEqG6xH283gnKnka5Kepyd5RMS1G5QSMR-ULxdGDnxHg3l5F0ZtxyDtcdCVOTJR1cC0aeCMpYHghkRh9WevL\/s1600\/IMG_3527.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAlright, guys. The search is over. I have officially found slash produced the best vegan chocolate chip cookie recipe you will ever make. Whenever I veg-ify recipes, I always have pretty low expectations. That way, if something works out, great! And if it doesn't, oh well, the search continues. Something always seems to be a \u003Ci\u003Elittle\u003C\/i\u003E different with recipes lacking dairy and eggs. It's just the way it is. But these cookies totally blew me away and I'm not exaggerating when I say they are the best vegan cookie recipe to \u003Ci\u003Eever\u003C\/i\u003E come out of my kitchen.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjD58THX6Szx7lD28uymirDMUdjMvoqL2f3QVCC-GggxPsgUxnuPaamg1luJxlLc-lStPt0mzFA98gBF1UIgWgO05nLVE2f77rLxkTEkNIwRKpjFwmrgqllOvz0kynb3m0PApXcGtenvwXj\/s1600\/IMG_3536.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjD58THX6Szx7lD28uymirDMUdjMvoqL2f3QVCC-GggxPsgUxnuPaamg1luJxlLc-lStPt0mzFA98gBF1UIgWgO05nLVE2f77rLxkTEkNIwRKpjFwmrgqllOvz0kynb3m0PApXcGtenvwXj\/s1600\/IMG_3536.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhen I first decided to go vegan, one of the things that freaked me out was not being able to have sweets. What the heck would my life be without cookies!! Well, friends, not all is lost. You can be vegan and still eat sweets- I've proven this to be a fact. Everyone needs a classic chocolate chip cookie every once in awhile, including the veg-heads. And now I have the perfect go-to recipe.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhwX9HUC93klcwsiIM0Q33uxbms_iNWu8aaK23O0V-1MNicmIKPrgQW7GiBm8ZXJUbU7ZirL3SFJ_RtFVDrpmP8cfwi6S0QWx2G8zYw35Ujq2APTF6BAJgd_rmuvMgzOa-W6yOGPLnE2FO_\/s1600\/IMG_3537.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhwX9HUC93klcwsiIM0Q33uxbms_iNWu8aaK23O0V-1MNicmIKPrgQW7GiBm8ZXJUbU7ZirL3SFJ_RtFVDrpmP8cfwi6S0QWx2G8zYw35Ujq2APTF6BAJgd_rmuvMgzOa-W6yOGPLnE2FO_\/s1600\/IMG_3537.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nA few weeks ago, I was at my boyfriend's house baking cookies with his little sister when we found \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.yammiesglutenfreedom.com\/2014\/05\/gluten-free-chocolate-chip-cookies.html\"\u003Ethis recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for vegan and gluten-free chocolate chip cookies. We followed the recipe and ended up needing to at a little bit extra flour and almond milk, but other than that, they turned out PERFECT. I don't even know how to convey the excitement I had that I had found an actual chewy, delicious cookie recipe that I could eat. I tried the recipe again on my own using all purpose and whole wheat flour in place of the gluten free flours but had forgotten that I'd needed to add more flour and milk. That batch turned into cookie goo so I set out once again to perfect the recipe. And I did it. Here it is in all of it's chewy, gooey chocolatey glory.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nWhile I definitely wouldn't dub this recipe \"healthy\" by any means, they are vegan and you would never know it- they taste just like the real deal!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nP.S. I've found that the certified vegan chocolate chips cost like a million dollars a bag. I was surprised when I looked at the labels and saw that the Trader Joe's chocolate chips and Ghiradelli semi-sweet don't have dairy in them. They just can't be certified vegan because they're made in facilities that contain dairy, but they're about a third of the price.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgKHXszpc-OKyG403ufjo18KOoyi9VdFHxxk6S2ddgtE4jErou8YUzsmhH3XbaS8UDya1oWWVA9SSgJIclwqTRYZkCpE7886jeLMh5EY1JNoaG0LlvsF22Ssc-TiMQZOMcJDprVa22O902F\/s1600\/IMG_3524.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgKHXszpc-OKyG403ufjo18KOoyi9VdFHxxk6S2ddgtE4jErou8YUzsmhH3XbaS8UDya1oWWVA9SSgJIclwqTRYZkCpE7886jeLMh5EY1JNoaG0LlvsF22Ssc-TiMQZOMcJDprVa22O902F\/s1600\/IMG_3524.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003Ethe BEST vegan chocolate chip cookies\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/2 c. coconut oil, melted\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/2 c. pure cane sugar\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/2 c. brown sugar\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 1\/2 tsp. vanilla extract\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/4 c. almond milk (or any other dairy-free milk)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 c. unbleached all-purpose flour\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/2 c. whole wheat flour\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 tsp. baking powder\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 tsp. baking soda\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/2 tsp. sea salt\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/2 c. dairy free chocolate chips\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPreheat oven to 350ºF and grease or line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together coconut oil, sugars, vanilla, and almond milk until smooth. Add dry ingredients and mix until combined. Gently fold in chocolate chips. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the desired doneness. Let cool before transferring to a cooling rack."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/feeds\/4671598274670662832\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/12\/the-best-vegan-chocolate-chip-cookies.html#comment-form","title":"156 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/4671598274670662832"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/4671598274670662832"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/12\/the-best-vegan-chocolate-chip-cookies.html","title":"the BEST vegan chocolate chip cookies"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sophie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/05735836935634692162"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhSKoz7H8tyb3c6Aqq4uuZC_bBtRFfZr4bo33eApbIz5F39Keg2Gy_elEBJtiyKIdI4JkHhWEEDzpigfk9RZWHd8TmxhK1scDBx0w4Bg9ALf-FfyF6H06c0CmZmmj2JSDM\/s220\/image.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg9nvNXAloz4ZLRzOMp4LNDyol6Cwt9sUPsaeFBVgURObb1kwivovXC7s60IEqG6xH283gnKnka5Kepyd5RMS1G5QSMR-ULxdGDnxHg3l5F0ZtxyDtcdCVOTJR1cC0aeCMpYHghkRh9WevL\/s72-c\/IMG_3527.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"156"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369800126315088687.post-1608409837645014808"},"published":{"$t":"2014-12-21T13:27:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-12-21T13:27:40.904-08:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"once upon a time i became a vegan. "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg-589kX_FU9HzOD0disLKEDAthHV-eNaJ5Vy5rBXJSlKUbsi_npzbGW77Dj8pMt4TmhlyRQfdK-opUoRz9Ydfe2MyPz0AI6uHJIfKpMPxxfr6ksHUWQtLio8x-Y7J_XPrbWZvvZd4jMkxr\/s1600\/1375833_778870418816501_5525281812471315430_n.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg-589kX_FU9HzOD0disLKEDAthHV-eNaJ5Vy5rBXJSlKUbsi_npzbGW77Dj8pMt4TmhlyRQfdK-opUoRz9Ydfe2MyPz0AI6uHJIfKpMPxxfr6ksHUWQtLio8x-Y7J_XPrbWZvvZd4jMkxr\/s1600\/1375833_778870418816501_5525281812471315430_n.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n{vegan peanut butter carob cookie from french meadow cafe and bakery}\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nGreetings, earthlings! I haven't shared in this space in such a long time, but I decided to pop in and write about something that's been on my mind for months now. I started eating vegan about a year ago and began telling people this about six months ago. Since making this choice, I'm constantly being questioned and sometimes criticized on why I chose it. I probably get asked at least once a day, so I thought I'd put it all together in a post for the entire world to see! Which is a little nerve racking. But anyways. It all started around April of 2013 when I experienced terrible acne and a little bit of extra \"chub\". It caused me a lot of stress and I was always wondering why my skin looked the way it did. In an attempt to clear it all up, I temporarily eliminated dairy, sugar, and gluten from my diet and realized dairy was my problem. I strayed away from it and began experimenting with alternatives. At one point, I went a few months without dairy and when I reintroduced it into my diet again, along with the terrible acne, I began getting terrible stomach aches. After recognizing and eliminating the cause of my health issues, my diet was becoming healthier than before, I started feeling better, and I became very health conscious (almost to the point of obsession, but thats a whole other story).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAfter eliminating dairy, I began reading about veganism. Veganism was something I'd never even heard of up until about two years ago, but from what I could tell, vegans were just a bunch hummus-making, yoga-loving hippies, shouting the joys of plant power for all the world to hear. I had never really been a huge fan of meat or eggs. They were just something I ate on a regular basis because my mom cooked those things for our family. Living in Africa, I saw a culture that was completely centered around meat. Seeing meat and dead animal carcasses everywhere, I began losing interest. I started eating less meat until, before I knew it, I genuinely did not want to eat it. The thought of an innocent animal being killed for my food, let alone food I didn't even care about eating, seemed completely wrong to me. So I wasn't eating dairy or meat but I was still eating eggs, mostly just in baked goods and on avocado toast. I started researching plant based sources of protein and researched today's food industry and the treatment of animals. And in early 2014, I made the decision to eat completely vegan. I had decided that I did not want to eat an innocent animal, yet it was not as clear to me why I did not eat eggs or dairy until I realized the abuse those animals experienced for our food as well. Even if they weren't outright killed, they were still being treated so terribly.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAs soon as I made the switch, I experienced clearer skin, my stomach aches were gone, my weight leveled out, I became more confident in myself, and my energy levels were through the roof. I realize not everyone will understand why I eat the way I do. And I've come to accept that fact. Veganism isn't for everyone, and I'm not saying it is. However, I believe that everyone should eat in a way that makes them feel their absolute best and that certain way changes from person to person. It just so happens that I feel my best when I don't eat anything that comes from an animal.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAnother reason I love eating vegan is that it's HEALTHY!! Vegans are generally more likely to consume more fruits and vegetables, healthy fats, nuts, etc. since they don't eat meat, eggs, or dairy. Because I've eliminated animal products, I've simultaneously cut out most chemicals, additives, etc. that commonly make their way into our mouths.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nNow there are some questions that I hear \u003Ci\u003Econstantly\u003C\/i\u003E so I thought I'd talk about those too. \u0026nbsp;One of the most common misconceptions about vegans is that \u003Cb\u003Ewe don't get enough protein\u003C\/b\u003E. Yes, animal products are the most common source of protein, but they're not the only ones out there If you eat a well-balanced diet full of variety, you shouldn't have any problem getting your protein from plant-based sources.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAnother question I get asked a lot is \u003Cb\u003Ewhat about cookies and sweets and all those foods you love?\u003C\/b\u003E Well, thank goodness there are SO many alternatives out there, you wouldn't believe it. I can make vegan chocolate chip cookies using the recipe on a Tollhouse chocolate chip cookie bag by simply swapping out coconut oil or vegan butter for regular butter, a flax egg for a regular egg, and dairy-free chocolate chips for regular ones. Once you adjust to making those minor changes, it's really no big deal. \u0026nbsp;I've become so accustomed to eating this way, it's second nature to me now. There are also amazing alternatives out there for ice cream (double chocolate fudge brownie, oh yes.), chocolate bars, boxed cookies, and pretty much everything you can think of for those moments when you're in need of a little junk food therapy. It happens to everyone.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAnother thing I love is that vegan baking and cooking opens the door to many opportunities of experimenting and trying new things. Sure, not everything works (I have yet to find a good vegan brownie recipe that doesn't taste like play-doh.), but when you actually do find something that works, it's quite exciting.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI'm always being asked \u003Cb\u003Eif I feel restricted eating this way\u003C\/b\u003E. The answer is no, I really don't. Once you learn to focus on what you \u003Ci\u003Ecan\u003C\/i\u003E eat rather than what you \u003Ci\u003Ecan't,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003Ea whole new world is opened up. I would never eat this way if I felt deprived or restricted. Feeling that way is indicative of an unhealthy lifestyle, and like I said before, I eat this way because it makes me feel happy and healthy.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nPeople always ask me if \u003Cb\u003EI miss eating cheese and ice cream \u003C\/b\u003Eand all those other non-vegan things. I honestly don't. Cheese was definitely the hardest thing for me to give up. But once I got over the fact that I couldn't eat it without getting terrible stomach aches and pimples all over, it made it pretty easy to stay away from it. Of course, like I said, there are amazing alternatives out there. Although ice cream is basically a main food group in my diet (kidding only sort of), I haven't tried any of the vegan options for cheese that are out there because honestly, they do not sound appealing whatsoever. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EWhat does my family think of all of this?\u003C\/b\u003E Well. Let's just say they're not always the \u003Ci\u003Emost\u003C\/i\u003E accepting and I do hear my fair share of \"If only you'd eat meat…\" or \"Want some of my steak?\" But I'm thankful that they've let me make my own choices regarding the food I choose to consume on a daily basis even if it's different from theirs.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nBeing a Christian, I know that God put animals on the earth with the purpose of providing us humans with nourishment. However, I also know that we are called to be stewards over what He has given us. I'm convinced the way that animals are treated, being inhumanely tortured, abused, torn from their mothers, and killed, is \u003Ci\u003Enot\u003C\/i\u003E being good stewards of what we've been given.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\"You made them \u003Cu\u003Erulers over the works of your hands\u003C\/u\u003E; you put everything under their feet: all flocks and herds, and the animals of the wild, the birds in the sky, and the fish in the sea, all that swim the paths of the seas.\" Psalm 8:6-8\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI've faced a lot of criticism because of my choice, like one time when we were at a BBQ in Tennessee, I told the waiter I didn't want the baked beans if there was meat in it. The man behind me overheard and said, \"Some meat won't kill ya.\" I'm thankful that most people I encounter are open to hearing what I have to say and curious about my choices. I honestly love how people wonder and ask me questions. \u0026nbsp;I know there are some vegans who are quite extreme and think veganism is the only way to go and if you're against it, you're a terrible person and against the lives of animals. I don't play that. I respect people for their own choices and they respect mine. You eat meat and dairy and eggs? Cool, I don't! I never want to become the preachy type, but would rather show the world how awesome and fun being vegan is. In closing… \u0026nbsp;my purpose of this post really was not to convince \u003Ci\u003Eyou\u003C\/i\u003E to go vegan, but to better explain why I\u003Ci\u003E \u003C\/i\u003Emade this choice for\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003Emyself\u003C\/i\u003E. I hope this answers some of your questions and gets you thinking!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIf you've made it this far and read this entire post, thank you. You deserve a big fat hippy cookie.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nP.S. These posts are fantastic and talk about veganism in a humorous, totally relatable way.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n--\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.com\/zoe-eisenberg\/3-strange-social-challeng_b_5596856.html\"\u003E3 Strange Social Challenges I've Encountered Being Vegan\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n--\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.com\/2014\/01\/21\/know-before-going-vegan-diet_n_4602943.html\"\u003E12 Things You Need to Know Before Going Vegan\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n--\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.com\/2013\/12\/01\/vegan-celebrities_n_4351908.html\"\u003E15 Vegan Celebrities Who've Given Up Animal Products For A Healthier Lifestyle\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n--\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.com\/matt-frazier\/vegan-diet_b_3996646.html\"\u003E10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Going Vegan\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n--\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/0-15210\/7-things-i-hate-about-being-vegan-and-how-ive-learned-to-deal.html\"\u003E7 Things I Hate About Being Vegan\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/extension\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fblogger.g%3FblogID%3D6369800126315088687%23editor%2Ftarget%3Dpost%3BpostID%3D1608409837645014808%3BonPublishedMenu%3Dallposts%3BonClosedMenu%3Dallposts%3BpostNum%3D0%3Bsrc%3Dlink\u0026amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com%2Fgadgets%2Fproxy%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252F4.bp.blogspot.com%252F-qSrF-HF5eVA%252FVJSOOMP3SjI%252FAAAAAAAAJks%252F7A9BXV-mUcQ%252Fs1600%252F1375833_778870418816501_5525281812471315430_n.jpg%26container%3Dblogger%26gadget%3Da%26rewriteMime%3Dimage%252F*\u0026amp;xm=h\u0026amp;xv=sa1.35\u0026amp;description=\" style=\"background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image\/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 42px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 18px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/extension\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fblogger.g%3FblogID%3D6369800126315088687%23editor%2Ftarget%3Dpost%3BpostID%3D1608409837645014808%3BonPublishedMenu%3Dallposts%3BonClosedMenu%3Dallposts%3BpostNum%3D0%3Bsrc%3Dlink\u0026amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com%2Fgadgets%2Fproxy%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252F4.bp.blogspot.com%252F-qSrF-HF5eVA%252FVJSOOMP3SjI%252FAAAAAAAAJks%252F7A9BXV-mUcQ%252Fs1600%252F1375833_778870418816501_5525281812471315430_n.jpg%26container%3Dblogger%26gadget%3Da%26rewriteMime%3Dimage%252F*\u0026amp;xm=h\u0026amp;xv=sa1.35\u0026amp;description=\" style=\"background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image\/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 42px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 18px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/feeds\/1608409837645014808\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/12\/once-upon-time-i-became-vegan.html#comment-form","title":"55 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/1608409837645014808"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/1608409837645014808"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/12\/once-upon-time-i-became-vegan.html","title":"once upon a time i became a vegan. "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sophie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/05735836935634692162"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhSKoz7H8tyb3c6Aqq4uuZC_bBtRFfZr4bo33eApbIz5F39Keg2Gy_elEBJtiyKIdI4JkHhWEEDzpigfk9RZWHd8TmxhK1scDBx0w4Bg9ALf-FfyF6H06c0CmZmmj2JSDM\/s220\/image.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg-589kX_FU9HzOD0disLKEDAthHV-eNaJ5Vy5rBXJSlKUbsi_npzbGW77Dj8pMt4TmhlyRQfdK-opUoRz9Ydfe2MyPz0AI6uHJIfKpMPxxfr6ksHUWQtLio8x-Y7J_XPrbWZvvZd4jMkxr\/s72-c\/1375833_778870418816501_5525281812471315430_n.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"55"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369800126315088687.post-6325213296515510529"},"published":{"$t":"2014-10-08T11:00:00.001-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-10-08T11:00:29.909-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"breakfast"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cinnamon"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"granola"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"pumpkin"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vegan"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"spiced pumpkin pecan granola"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg3QFEEypC8j-d8IRwo19HceXjms4BhcQ62hl6tRRhQdio-nlcucO2V1XrKK9c9gFc6HEd-yuPp4CGrS3sUvQswf9GtgAcIWHY3u7ZsWMVuwjtcn9qbD6OrmiU0XX7mNKj6SYoeepAnzEsM\/s1600\/IMG_3009.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg3QFEEypC8j-d8IRwo19HceXjms4BhcQ62hl6tRRhQdio-nlcucO2V1XrKK9c9gFc6HEd-yuPp4CGrS3sUvQswf9GtgAcIWHY3u7ZsWMVuwjtcn9qbD6OrmiU0XX7mNKj6SYoeepAnzEsM\/s1600\/IMG_3009.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThe change of seasons, from free-spirited summer months to cozy autumn days, makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. The change is not only evident in the vivid colored trees that line the streets and the leaves that crunch under foot, but I'm also feeling it on the inside. I'm ready for something new. I'm ready to leave the old behind, pick up everything, and go. I'm ready to run with open arms to the new opportunities that are just around the corner. It's so exciting.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg8AnsPWhJSMggd4dumzpuLSSEHYx8SA4rvoFIPT2giD1UAcu29GnuYi-KVTNvFW_6UCJ0snlI4aU0ul8J0ZGrIGQlM5PHYGFliw_jMnaxqPW7hTlEKeNhuAH7j-s3RasVSCuu-Mr8JvDMs\/s1600\/IMG_3016.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg8AnsPWhJSMggd4dumzpuLSSEHYx8SA4rvoFIPT2giD1UAcu29GnuYi-KVTNvFW_6UCJ0snlI4aU0ul8J0ZGrIGQlM5PHYGFliw_jMnaxqPW7hTlEKeNhuAH7j-s3RasVSCuu-Mr8JvDMs\/s1600\/IMG_3016.JPG\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nWhile I'd surely rather be boarding an airplane and getting on my way to some faraway country, I don't think that will be happening anytime soon (but hey, you never know :)). Since coming home from our time in Africa, I've realized a seed has been planted inside of me that doesn't want to stay in one place for too long. As I go to new places, the seed grows, begins to sprout, and turns into full-on addiction that's begging to be fed. And the only way that will happen is if I go somewhere new, somewhere I'm not used to, and emerge my self in the culture and new surroundings. Mmm, that just sounds glorious.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhP-ZxBzb22U10HzPARSe1ycW_M_xe79Dntr_LN252nuQJquwjzqx_PQJ50_SYW6DFrYFahUiJUgo6n58bQHP2EmFpm9c6moVkz_58gRzPbyEyMjxeMeeFnMZQtOooffcyzxbqEPNvnkTQ6\/s1600\/IMG_3027.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhP-ZxBzb22U10HzPARSe1ycW_M_xe79Dntr_LN252nuQJquwjzqx_PQJ50_SYW6DFrYFahUiJUgo6n58bQHP2EmFpm9c6moVkz_58gRzPbyEyMjxeMeeFnMZQtOooffcyzxbqEPNvnkTQ6\/s1600\/IMG_3027.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nWhile I wait for these opportunities to present themselves, I'll be cuddling in bed with endless cups of tea, fuzzy socks, my knitting project, and bowls of pumpkin granola. YES. Pumpkin granola. This is real life, guys. Typically, I'm a purist when it comes to granola. Give me the basics, and I'm happy. But since I was away from my beloved pumpkin for three years, let's just say we're making up for lost time. I can't even explain this granola except for it tastes like autumn in a bowl. Pumpkin puree, maple syrup, cozy spices, chopped pecans, and sweet raisins make for one glorious breakfast.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nYou'll never regret adding pumpkin to your granola, I promise.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nComfort zones are overrated anyways.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiUgobabMDmTJqzOYHQeBDx3kzj1hbBM1tB4bGgHFoDvWBiNrmydsFJtCSx-J6fzqcod1r7kLavnTh5pK43OEdD0FoKIsYJJaCHHxk5OxUtjdfentnyf7Vc_A61Q50wpgw3wXnYGinxlKgq\/s1600\/IMG_3047.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiUgobabMDmTJqzOYHQeBDx3kzj1hbBM1tB4bGgHFoDvWBiNrmydsFJtCSx-J6fzqcod1r7kLavnTh5pK43OEdD0FoKIsYJJaCHHxk5OxUtjdfentnyf7Vc_A61Q50wpgw3wXnYGinxlKgq\/s1600\/IMG_3047.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003Espiced pumpkin pecan granola\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n2 tbsp. coconut oil, melted\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 tsp. vanilla extract\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n4 tbsp. pure maple syrup (or honey)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/4 c. pumpkin puree\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n2 tbsp. brown sugar\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n3 1\/2 c. oats\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n2\/3 tsp. ground cinnamon\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/8 tsp. ground cloves\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/8 tsp. ground ginger\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/8 tsp. ground nutmeg\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/4 c. raisins\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/2 c. raw pecans, roughly chopped\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n2. In a large bowl, mix all wet ingredients together until smooth.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n3. Add oats and spices. Stir until evenly combined.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n4. Gently fold in chopped pecans and raisins. Transfer to prepared baking sheet.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n5. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely before transferring to an airtight container, jar, or plastic bag.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/feeds\/6325213296515510529\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/10\/spiced-pumpkin-pecan-granola.html#comment-form","title":"19 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/6325213296515510529"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/6325213296515510529"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/10\/spiced-pumpkin-pecan-granola.html","title":"spiced pumpkin pecan granola"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sophie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/05735836935634692162"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhSKoz7H8tyb3c6Aqq4uuZC_bBtRFfZr4bo33eApbIz5F39Keg2Gy_elEBJtiyKIdI4JkHhWEEDzpigfk9RZWHd8TmxhK1scDBx0w4Bg9ALf-FfyF6H06c0CmZmmj2JSDM\/s220\/image.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg3QFEEypC8j-d8IRwo19HceXjms4BhcQ62hl6tRRhQdio-nlcucO2V1XrKK9c9gFc6HEd-yuPp4CGrS3sUvQswf9GtgAcIWHY3u7ZsWMVuwjtcn9qbD6OrmiU0XX7mNKj6SYoeepAnzEsM\/s72-c\/IMG_3009.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"19"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369800126315088687.post-6543431368164455382"},"published":{"$t":"2014-09-27T12:59:00.001-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-09-27T12:59:45.077-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"bread"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"breakfast"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"oatmeal"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"oats"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"pumpkin"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vegan"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"pumpkin oatmeal bread"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgOy1ECZhAW2B1GqCU474myiKsT8dA-96Vq3HThXUU9awRxNjam_Nl-uwqHgJqJNK8yL65sI46OT67xzSs2imuF5CraSGghESBBrAMp6A48E50eA5aBfPkOoG0qsR50evS4IpyuZUtHV2Vg\/s1600\/IMG_2904.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgOy1ECZhAW2B1GqCU474myiKsT8dA-96Vq3HThXUU9awRxNjam_Nl-uwqHgJqJNK8yL65sI46OT67xzSs2imuF5CraSGghESBBrAMp6A48E50eA5aBfPkOoG0qsR50evS4IpyuZUtHV2Vg\/s1600\/IMG_2904.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIt's fall now, guys! Or at least that's what the calendar is telling me.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThe weather, however, is begging for pool parties and watermelon.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI'm totally confused.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nBut as soon as the calendar flipped to September, I got really excited.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI haven't had an American autumn in three years!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAnd that is my excuse for eating all the pumpkin things.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nPumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin cake, pumpkin pie, pumpkin oatmeal.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nSeriously, gimme it all.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj6nHLh8-l6pNKk0fH8mKh9VuD-vkgzOCrE_m_LDJqJhLssKc-mcsIsvyS_EHzszbf0V3kigFRUkqgBxge-YvYwE1V_rx0CjwD5ImDhsfzArnqguN5S30DsMLwE9Cxg7BT5hwPPlMG8CCvU\/s1600\/IMG_2898.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj6nHLh8-l6pNKk0fH8mKh9VuD-vkgzOCrE_m_LDJqJhLssKc-mcsIsvyS_EHzszbf0V3kigFRUkqgBxge-YvYwE1V_rx0CjwD5ImDhsfzArnqguN5S30DsMLwE9Cxg7BT5hwPPlMG8CCvU\/s1600\/IMG_2898.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI'm loving the colors of the leaves when I go for my runs in the morning, the bonfires with friends on the weekends.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAnd the fall food.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI've been dreaming (not even kidding.) of classic fall foods…\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nPumpkin bread, pumpkin soup, and apple crisp (getting on that one soon!)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI honestly can't get over how easy it is to just grab a can of pumpkin puree at the store.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nWay back in the nether years, we had to buy a pumpkin, cube said pumpkin, boil it, and puree it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIt ended up being quite the process and it never tasted even close to the real deal.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThe things we take for granted.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgQQT_FyNhMdNg-FX13FnVd6G-GV9PlyuySdbbzXiVYidN2Bm67Bi1PEaL2aggAzfhYVUXtuvC5f85XscGj0W2jNveNPAsVYWTd5QbSPtAoZxyhJAJkYFNXUC_LYJDS-u1Zr7shVaTzE2d3\/s1600\/IMG_2903.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgQQT_FyNhMdNg-FX13FnVd6G-GV9PlyuySdbbzXiVYidN2Bm67Bi1PEaL2aggAzfhYVUXtuvC5f85XscGj0W2jNveNPAsVYWTd5QbSPtAoZxyhJAJkYFNXUC_LYJDS-u1Zr7shVaTzE2d3\/s1600\/IMG_2903.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAnyways, my first fall recipe!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThis pumpkin bread is simple and delicious.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIt's dense and hearty, definitely not a light or fluffy loaf.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIt's lightly sweetened with maple syrup, making it perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nCinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cinnamon bring a little spice to the party.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nWhole wheat flour and oatmeal make it healthy enough to eat for breakfast.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nPumpkin bread + coffee = perf.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nALSO. Smear some peanut butter on there.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIt won't be the worst thing you've ever tasted.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgivASvep_8axxuH8aOy2Yp7nNJ8VxYxmRqx3ZCXKQAD19UqzHVJKBrQXDtZj0dClazGT8wKEMCuIYgJynbaZXLWxbrx_dUhsgOc-JLopl3O24s3VUkUSiJNabCPEEZjB-5SCacwPWzgmR2\/s1600\/IMG_2901.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgivASvep_8axxuH8aOy2Yp7nNJ8VxYxmRqx3ZCXKQAD19UqzHVJKBrQXDtZj0dClazGT8wKEMCuIYgJynbaZXLWxbrx_dUhsgOc-JLopl3O24s3VUkUSiJNabCPEEZjB-5SCacwPWzgmR2\/s1600\/IMG_2901.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003Epumpkin oatmeal bread {vegan}\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 1\/3 c. canned pumpkin puree\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/3 c. packed brown sugar\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/4 c. maple syrup or honey\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 tsp. vanilla extract\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n3 tbsp. melted coconut oil\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/2 c. unsweetened almond milk\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 c. whole wheat flour\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/2 c. quick cooking oats\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 tsp. baking powder\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 tsp. ground cinnamon\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/4 tsp. ground cloves\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/4 tsp. ground ginger\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/4 tsp. tsp. ground nutmeg\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1. Preheat oven to 350ºF and grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n2. In a large bowl, whisk pumpkin, brown sugar, maple syrup. vanilla, coconut oil, and almond milk.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n3. Add flour, spices, oats, and baking powder. Stir until thoroughly combined. Add more milk if needed.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n4. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 45-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely before slicing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/feeds\/6543431368164455382\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/09\/pumpkin-oatmeal-bread.html#comment-form","title":"27 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/6543431368164455382"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/6543431368164455382"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/09\/pumpkin-oatmeal-bread.html","title":"pumpkin oatmeal bread"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sophie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/05735836935634692162"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhSKoz7H8tyb3c6Aqq4uuZC_bBtRFfZr4bo33eApbIz5F39Keg2Gy_elEBJtiyKIdI4JkHhWEEDzpigfk9RZWHd8TmxhK1scDBx0w4Bg9ALf-FfyF6H06c0CmZmmj2JSDM\/s220\/image.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgOy1ECZhAW2B1GqCU474myiKsT8dA-96Vq3HThXUU9awRxNjam_Nl-uwqHgJqJNK8yL65sI46OT67xzSs2imuF5CraSGghESBBrAMp6A48E50eA5aBfPkOoG0qsR50evS4IpyuZUtHV2Vg\/s72-c\/IMG_2904.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"27"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369800126315088687.post-334006176113268739"},"published":{"$t":"2014-09-20T10:30:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-09-20T10:30:01.877-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"bars"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"brownies"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"chocolate"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"peanut butter"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vegan"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"peanut butter crunch brownies "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhoFjUG1s_plqgV9sxZ3hpfygU96qeRqswWIsDeeUZMOlPJrwifuYz3IyAYqiKtCO5L-zuJSSdWXodZT8ZBp7g1c3E3s22sKNuhAsPG5B9Z-oTl7WRUt_33mYGeDkfaFvhOv0vwwJxOzbPK\/s1600\/IMG_2748.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhoFjUG1s_plqgV9sxZ3hpfygU96qeRqswWIsDeeUZMOlPJrwifuYz3IyAYqiKtCO5L-zuJSSdWXodZT8ZBp7g1c3E3s22sKNuhAsPG5B9Z-oTl7WRUt_33mYGeDkfaFvhOv0vwwJxOzbPK\/s1600\/IMG_2748.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nSo hey, hi, hello. Yes, I'm still alive, can you believe it! It's kinda surreal that I haven't posted since May, when I was sitting in my little room in 9,000 miles away, bored out of my poor little mind. Since coming home, I've thought so many times, \"Do I really want to keep blogging? Maybe I should delete my spot in the blogosphere.\" I've been so busy all day, every single day, and it's like a constant cycle. Wake up. Do school. Run cross country. Do my respective activity for the night. Come home. Watch TV. Go to bed. Repeat. I was afraid I'd never get around to posting anymore.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nBut as per usual, my way of relieving stress is baking and with my hectic schedule, I'll be honest. I have no shortage of stress. I'd begun missing messing around in the kitchen with my notepad, pen, and camera close by. So here I am. Back with a vengeance. (I'm looking at you, you sexy peanut butter crunchy brownies, you.) Making time to do what I love. And eating brownies for lunch. Just like the good 'ol days.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj2AgqRtaMU6VM0uYew8C3RiSbsEnW2f0TgNiGB36_4K-B1U6fZg2wlRwvfEYCC7l_aSNEhSwona40TX9w7HqR22sAYxq7yh3rxj8uilIHavL92YFkV46pu56r8ge2dAVIcQArkYXJkgumo\/s1600\/IMG_2788.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj2AgqRtaMU6VM0uYew8C3RiSbsEnW2f0TgNiGB36_4K-B1U6fZg2wlRwvfEYCC7l_aSNEhSwona40TX9w7HqR22sAYxq7yh3rxj8uilIHavL92YFkV46pu56r8ge2dAVIcQArkYXJkgumo\/s1600\/IMG_2788.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAlthough I've baked a few times, usually on the weekends, it's typically something pretty boring and practical for the weekday mornings like granola or banana bread. But everyone needs brownies in their lives every once in awhile. Vegans included.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI've tried SO many vegan brownie recipes it's absolutely ridiculous and none of them have ever been anything worth going nuts (PUUUUN.) over. They always have some weird substitutions and resultant textures. I don't care what you say, BANANA IS NOT BUTTER.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhqpccN389lsDc6sbFJKkyHVybZy-dTA1F521y2YJnywaSn5AlR9HVyyR1YHcl4ioJ8_pHCBqR4_ec9hz4WuHep17QGLRBwpyNrVUM9coSpBa_wEUBd14M5M5ZNH31NEgSJnWw1GmhoR3Pe\/s1600\/IMG_2743.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhqpccN389lsDc6sbFJKkyHVybZy-dTA1F521y2YJnywaSn5AlR9HVyyR1YHcl4ioJ8_pHCBqR4_ec9hz4WuHep17QGLRBwpyNrVUM9coSpBa_wEUBd14M5M5ZNH31NEgSJnWw1GmhoR3Pe\/s1600\/IMG_2743.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI am happy to announce, the search is over! I made these brownies, with a couple changes of course, from the ever-talented \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/minimalistbaker.com\/\"\u003EMinimalist Baker\u003C\/a\u003E. I followed the recipes somewhat closely and they were a little thin for my liking. Other than that, they were perfectly dense, chewy, and rich. The second I bit into one, I knew they were destined for greatness… i.e. peanut butter and sea salt.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjK44O4nNPJnmmwtjtiHdUdaBgxUMD4vs57xmikLzaAWRm-TwWLhxIySVt4r60-Ya-wdKlu1a3EQc1Ua-Upe5G04lVtOAkdE3mIGurM2_kBpDC5dijXEGwGAB8TFtE8m3Jlyz8IB2G5qnr2\/s1600\/IMG_2750.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjK44O4nNPJnmmwtjtiHdUdaBgxUMD4vs57xmikLzaAWRm-TwWLhxIySVt4r60-Ya-wdKlu1a3EQc1Ua-Upe5G04lVtOAkdE3mIGurM2_kBpDC5dijXEGwGAB8TFtE8m3Jlyz8IB2G5qnr2\/s1600\/IMG_2750.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI'll warn you, the brownie batter will look more like cookie dough. But don't worry, guys. It's all g. Swirl in some peanut butter, sprinkle with sea salt, scatter with roasted peanuts and life is great. Don't bake them for too long or they'll end up dry and crumbly- they're vegan remember, so you don't have to worry about leaving the center a little raw! Let them cool completely before cutting or you'll have a mess on your hands. If you're impatient and having a serious chocolate craving, pop them in the freezer. You won't regret it, I promise. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiDoCJtLnf8TykXfEVdUgpKvT2lNSdxysmoK3RFcQsJEiNRCat-hlHbpSOh-3U6xa0H_daO6sHFRn0B0rzHE3O8smIhRJ_MTVWjVMueWaS3RE5qF3CSkkLl-IRE0GS6NtoaUtKXBILitLI6\/s1600\/IMG_2773.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiDoCJtLnf8TykXfEVdUgpKvT2lNSdxysmoK3RFcQsJEiNRCat-hlHbpSOh-3U6xa0H_daO6sHFRn0B0rzHE3O8smIhRJ_MTVWjVMueWaS3RE5qF3CSkkLl-IRE0GS6NtoaUtKXBILitLI6\/s1600\/IMG_2773.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003Evegan peanut butter crunch brownies\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n3\/4 c. coconut oil, softened\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n3\/4 c. granulated sugar\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 tsp. vanilla extract\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/4 c. + 2 tbsp. unsweetened almond milk\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/4 c. all purpose flour\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n2\/3 c. whole wheat flour\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n3\/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/2 tsp. sea salt\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 tsp. baking powder\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/4 c. creamy natural peanut butter, melted\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/4 c. unsalted roasted peanuts, roughly chopped\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1. Preheat oven to 375ºF. Line an 8x8 in. pan with parchment paper; set aside.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n2. In a large bowl, whisk coconut oil, milk, vanilla, and sugar until smooth.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n3. Add flour, salt, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Stir until combined. Press into prepared pan.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n4. Spoon peanut butter onto brownies and swirl with a knife. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n5. Bake for 12-16 minutes- brownies should still be a little bit raw in the center. Let cool completely before slicing into squares. (For a speedy cooling process place pan in freezer for 5-10 minutes or until firm.) Recipe yields 9 small brownies or 12 large brownies.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/feeds\/334006176113268739\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/09\/peanut-butter-crunch-brownies.html#comment-form","title":"28 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/334006176113268739"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/334006176113268739"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/09\/peanut-butter-crunch-brownies.html","title":"peanut butter crunch brownies "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sophie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/05735836935634692162"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhSKoz7H8tyb3c6Aqq4uuZC_bBtRFfZr4bo33eApbIz5F39Keg2Gy_elEBJtiyKIdI4JkHhWEEDzpigfk9RZWHd8TmxhK1scDBx0w4Bg9ALf-FfyF6H06c0CmZmmj2JSDM\/s220\/image.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhoFjUG1s_plqgV9sxZ3hpfygU96qeRqswWIsDeeUZMOlPJrwifuYz3IyAYqiKtCO5L-zuJSSdWXodZT8ZBp7g1c3E3s22sKNuhAsPG5B9Z-oTl7WRUt_33mYGeDkfaFvhOv0vwwJxOzbPK\/s72-c\/IMG_2748.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"28"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369800126315088687.post-6300478286273537670"},"published":{"$t":"2014-06-09T02:26:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-09-20T11:49:37.810-07:00"},"title":{"type":"text","$t":"onward. "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhht6v75i78kfifB6JicqybSKpafuF23B2rbjyVlW5oJC8uGyHM-hIFgf1lZPHoFxN2dGMwDa6pU1-fAvtlM0dVETDMUw002Q3kHb8voxRd5V9vdJefE_o9gM_JttoOQJv7KVB-zYImC6ay\/s1600\/409010_333619923341555_100000806491634_911125_159972819_n.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhht6v75i78kfifB6JicqybSKpafuF23B2rbjyVlW5oJC8uGyHM-hIFgf1lZPHoFxN2dGMwDa6pU1-fAvtlM0dVETDMUw002Q3kHb8voxRd5V9vdJefE_o9gM_JttoOQJv7KVB-zYImC6ay\/s1600\/409010_333619923341555_100000806491634_911125_159972819_n.jpg\" height=\"426\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIt's been two years and a half years since we got off that little plane and walked on Namibian soil for the first time in our lives. There was so much uncertainty. So much excitement. So much unknowing. Those two years have been a roller coaster.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhLFg8_16ugstBJH9RHTs6FOkWQMOufB5Kwgke7XyIK0VDQRzl3gAEKA4fPxbygSAaJpR076fd0rmqxAJDPvfJdc8S93VYKsFD4mEgs3CaKc3TvXJQeLSObkw56fhF-ah8aYpkJQgM7N8FD\/s1600\/DSCN0432.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhLFg8_16ugstBJH9RHTs6FOkWQMOufB5Kwgke7XyIK0VDQRzl3gAEKA4fPxbygSAaJpR076fd0rmqxAJDPvfJdc8S93VYKsFD4mEgs3CaKc3TvXJQeLSObkw56fhF-ah8aYpkJQgM7N8FD\/s1600\/DSCN0432.JPG\" height=\"474\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nMy time here brought lots of excitement at new opportunities and being in a new place.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIt saw months of depression, loneliness, and general sadness.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThere were lots of adventures, road trips, and dune-climbing.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIt saw the rejoicing in our household as our baby sister was born and adopted into our family. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThere were lots of morning coffee dates with my parents and baby sister as we encouraged each other and strengthened our relationship.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nLots of friends came and went, leaving lessons learned with our memories made together.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIt saw our family grow closer and close together as lonely days dragged on.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThere were lots of movie nights, game nights, and dinners with friends.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThere were lots of evening runs to clear my mind.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nLots of tears were cried and nights spent crying myself to sleep, praying that The Storm would pass.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjqXD6oop5rfkvUCXq-sAU_J-QMCfzNSekguKHji_y4-3fpFGBc9dt6BrM9QDJ9raN8QYwrJN7XBcY8pqujzSoaGQMQkHTQ_zZvuSVNQsUnmYPh04RUd3EKuXidsXgHTQVJdigwlJe-4v6M\/s1600\/IMG_6973.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjqXD6oop5rfkvUCXq-sAU_J-QMCfzNSekguKHji_y4-3fpFGBc9dt6BrM9QDJ9raN8QYwrJN7XBcY8pqujzSoaGQMQkHTQ_zZvuSVNQsUnmYPh04RUd3EKuXidsXgHTQVJdigwlJe-4v6M\/s1600\/IMG_6973.JPG\" height=\"640\" width=\"612\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nWhen I think of being here, all the trials I went through, and the lessons I learned, I instantly think of 1 Peter 1:6-7.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #f6b26b; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\"In all of this you greatly rejoice, that now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith- of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire- may result in praise, glory, and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.\"\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #f6b26b; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003ENamibia was the Fire\u003C\/i\u003E. It was where I was burned, refined, and molded into the woman of God He desires me to be.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAt times, it was a painful experience that I will never forget. But the result is something else I will never forget- a renewed faith in Him. A new trust in Him and His plan for my life, because at times, it was the only thing that kept me holding on with what little strength was left in me.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgyhUXj7U_33fyyYmpWtuGLzFlKlaE5UW7TGol_QZE_vnovuBgzqEqU1zlzzLavthA3R_SZFMFge1MIF4tMu51HhGsi0hyphenhyphenvouGh_OilUbtm3xvEy5nAszJW6BdmaXfgplvORDyHNTCc1UKw\/s1600\/IMG_5798.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgyhUXj7U_33fyyYmpWtuGLzFlKlaE5UW7TGol_QZE_vnovuBgzqEqU1zlzzLavthA3R_SZFMFge1MIF4tMu51HhGsi0hyphenhyphenvouGh_OilUbtm3xvEy5nAszJW6BdmaXfgplvORDyHNTCc1UKw\/s1600\/IMG_5798.JPG\" height=\"426\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nI clung to the hope that everything I was going through was all because He allowed it. He allowed me to feel the pain, the sadness, the loneliness, the depression because as I fell deeper and deeper, I was being drawn closer and closer to Him.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAs our time draws to a close, I'm reminded of all the memories I've made here. It makes me sad to think of leaving this chapter of my life behind. But I'm excited to turn the page and begin a new chapter, a new journey.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiVsYdmCzjdIOu2JJ66M7bJuzDYEvuHtomc31rK9KTeTvfFqL2l3XPYucwfxn4GPLeDkqcys3KJmuIsrUG2eTZZ7z7CcMmCMZWoYedAOfxYo44ZRFu0em1MpvfmSs_5kcwH0CUFJjP_1Hg9\/s1600\/IMG_8557.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiVsYdmCzjdIOu2JJ66M7bJuzDYEvuHtomc31rK9KTeTvfFqL2l3XPYucwfxn4GPLeDkqcys3KJmuIsrUG2eTZZ7z7CcMmCMZWoYedAOfxYo44ZRFu0em1MpvfmSs_5kcwH0CUFJjP_1Hg9\/s1600\/IMG_8557.JPG\" height=\"426\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAlthough these two and a half years have been so difficult, it's ONLY through those difficulties that I learned what I have. I'm going home a new person, yes. But I want to make sure that change sticks, that I don't return to who I was before. I never leaned on Him like I did here, because when you're surrounded by people who love you and everything you need at your fingertips (aka Walmart), why would you?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEheZ6Ih9VCLJt-h4l3Q4NYkGz8xAWgnyDj-X1rPQv4W9d6zOxU0U8VBxLpVCqvPrA_BvImS_TjcIo4SdMZTIQlsiN7B0s6ZFFGgUT5wbqKBB6uh2x9hyphenhyphenngpeLDsj-rNtAhGpzIvFZM3bfqC\/s1600\/IMG_8575.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEheZ6Ih9VCLJt-h4l3Q4NYkGz8xAWgnyDj-X1rPQv4W9d6zOxU0U8VBxLpVCqvPrA_BvImS_TjcIo4SdMZTIQlsiN7B0s6ZFFGgUT5wbqKBB6uh2x9hyphenhyphenngpeLDsj-rNtAhGpzIvFZM3bfqC\/s1600\/IMG_8575.JPG\" height=\"426\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI don't want to go back to being naive of the hurt that is in the world around me. It'd be so easy to get on that plane and never think of this place again. But I never \u003Ci\u003Eever\u003C\/i\u003E want to do that. This place has changed me inside and out and has played such an important roll in who I am now.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiqbGk4IMO6SjV3v-JkcBNeGUNdPqYqKQ93sA091POi7nhhl3mQEM8v0L-Kt5lGadfbfAhx6XgHQZpIouK8CcFZ0i7lidqF-FwPyDSsNi1vRm2rY5hGehCpTAeATaMK356qnqt-R4G4Opvq\/s1600\/IMG_8822.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiqbGk4IMO6SjV3v-JkcBNeGUNdPqYqKQ93sA091POi7nhhl3mQEM8v0L-Kt5lGadfbfAhx6XgHQZpIouK8CcFZ0i7lidqF-FwPyDSsNi1vRm2rY5hGehCpTAeATaMK356qnqt-R4G4Opvq\/s1600\/IMG_8822.JPG\" height=\"426\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nSo that's all. The journey home begins! Please keep our family in your prayers as we travel and adjust.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhyuJoxcjQ7w67Atu5Qyu_KuyZLv9zSKRZiPp0uRiJX9_MO0kqtYE2XAerLU9cSpMYXixEYSaWFxFF90ddDntQ5bYgQwm_hSnpP7OSfg0NZsA4vus-0hP_vp21nBIPd9TjOwPPE2waGcroc\/s1600\/1520722_10202289386548958_2008312512_n.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhyuJoxcjQ7w67Atu5Qyu_KuyZLv9zSKRZiPp0uRiJX9_MO0kqtYE2XAerLU9cSpMYXixEYSaWFxFF90ddDntQ5bYgQwm_hSnpP7OSfg0NZsA4vus-0hP_vp21nBIPd9TjOwPPE2waGcroc\/s1600\/1520722_10202289386548958_2008312512_n.jpg\" height=\"426\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/feeds\/6300478286273537670\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/06\/onward.html#comment-form","title":"92 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/6300478286273537670"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/6300478286273537670"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/06\/onward.html","title":"onward. "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sophie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/05735836935634692162"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhSKoz7H8tyb3c6Aqq4uuZC_bBtRFfZr4bo33eApbIz5F39Keg2Gy_elEBJtiyKIdI4JkHhWEEDzpigfk9RZWHd8TmxhK1scDBx0w4Bg9ALf-FfyF6H06c0CmZmmj2JSDM\/s220\/image.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhht6v75i78kfifB6JicqybSKpafuF23B2rbjyVlW5oJC8uGyHM-hIFgf1lZPHoFxN2dGMwDa6pU1-fAvtlM0dVETDMUw002Q3kHb8voxRd5V9vdJefE_o9gM_JttoOQJv7KVB-zYImC6ay\/s72-c\/409010_333619923341555_100000806491634_911125_159972819_n.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"92"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369800126315088687.post-2974632774338433024"},"published":{"$t":"2014-05-29T01:16:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-05-29T01:16:26.130-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"candy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"caramel"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"chocolate"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"dates"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"gluten-free"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"no-bake"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"peanut butter"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vegan"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"salted caramel peanut butter cups "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgvuJlrlwLNid98wpapJFVqmSqxf_5iL0RVkZ88JSGC8wsxDTlTkn1ZYiGVVwvmbClNH5o1g7ypYwgjViV8g88vDRftFfu-ODjGtLgvmNOzGrl2YOmws-YyTsC52LShpbyqs3Jlu32Q6vKb\/s1600\/IMG_1501.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgvuJlrlwLNid98wpapJFVqmSqxf_5iL0RVkZ88JSGC8wsxDTlTkn1ZYiGVVwvmbClNH5o1g7ypYwgjViV8g88vDRftFfu-ODjGtLgvmNOzGrl2YOmws-YyTsC52LShpbyqs3Jlu32Q6vKb\/s1600\/IMG_1501.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThings are all of a sudden moving quickly. Boxes are being packed. Belongings are being sold. Memories are being remembered. Goodbyes are being said. And time is being savored.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThe thought of what the next few weeks and months hold send my mind spinning. I'm overjoyed, excited, and relieved to be heading home. But when you're in one place for two and a half years, there's something still there, pulling you back, asking you to please not leave.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI have difficulty falling asleep at night, reliving old memories of game nights with friends, pool parties, and singing in the streets past dark. But those memories fade to gray and I'm brought to now; the reality that things have changed since then. The thought of going back home, starting over, and beginning a new journey sends shivers down my spine. I can't wait.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgaE-IbGMrKrUN_L6pfOD52HVOr_ciAW4z6xbOFgoSYB-6LsW8SM1wvrytIToxDBIBoLnwP2Wvz_wBecHhsYJOzGMmOQsKfB-XadGOnJICLQXt0zCU9bDHdMIiWmzkZQNA2zYdCqDREyOTE\/s1600\/IMG_1513.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgaE-IbGMrKrUN_L6pfOD52HVOr_ciAW4z6xbOFgoSYB-6LsW8SM1wvrytIToxDBIBoLnwP2Wvz_wBecHhsYJOzGMmOQsKfB-XadGOnJICLQXt0zCU9bDHdMIiWmzkZQNA2zYdCqDREyOTE\/s1600\/IMG_1513.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThese next few weeks, I'm vowing to relish in every moment left here. To soak it all in, tucking these moments away to relive when I'm no longer here, but 9,000 miles across the globe.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThere's a limited amount left of coffee dates with my parents, trips out to see kids who have stolen my heart, peaceful mind-clearing evening runs, and game and movie nights with my family. \u0026nbsp;It's hard to believe that soon these things will be nothing but used-to-be's. But the future excites me. New adventures, new challenges, new people, new lessons to learn. It's all so exciting to me.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nPlease bare with me over the next few weeks and months as my life speeds up and my blog slows down.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEipgeuovYfMS1VstxBlOXhnK-EQUwnUPHSVx0yyOfbcir0d-R5R2LtTDgeYDjumf62s8RubALRsKCICTsyDndlzzJESjKHVOfz0MwNtRwYKianXDlNjuzqZWuy5nyGXZO5OGi5zF5SC1m9F\/s1600\/IMG_1520.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEipgeuovYfMS1VstxBlOXhnK-EQUwnUPHSVx0yyOfbcir0d-R5R2LtTDgeYDjumf62s8RubALRsKCICTsyDndlzzJESjKHVOfz0MwNtRwYKianXDlNjuzqZWuy5nyGXZO5OGi5zF5SC1m9F\/s1600\/IMG_1520.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003Esalted caramel peanut butter cups (raw \u0026amp; vegan)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003Echocolate coating:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/2 c. coconut oil, melted\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n3 tbsp. honey\/maple syrup\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\ndash of vanilla\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\npinch of sea salt\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003Epeanut butter filling:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n3 tbsp. creamy peanut butter\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 tbsp. honey\/maple syrup\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 tbsp. coconut oil\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003Edate caramel:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/2 c. chopped dates\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 tbsp. honey\/maple syrup\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\ndash of vanilla extract\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nBegin by preparing the chocolate coating, whisking together all ingredients until smooth. If it seems to liquiddy, let chill for a few minutes until it thickens up. Pour into 10 small paper cups, coating the sides. Reserve about 1\/3 c. of chocolate and set aside. Place chocolate cups in freezer and chill while you prepare the fillings. First, prepare the peanut butter filling by whisking all ingredients until smooth; set aside. In a small bowl, soak dates in boiling water. Drain and place in a blender. Add sweetener and vanilla and pulse until smooth, adding more water as needed. Take chocolate cups from freezer. Spoon peanut butter filling into each cup and repeat with caramel. Top with remaining chocolate. Chill for 5-6 hours or overnight. Store in freezer.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/feeds\/2974632774338433024\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/05\/salted-caramel-peanut-butter-cups.html#comment-form","title":"13 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/2974632774338433024"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/2974632774338433024"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/05\/salted-caramel-peanut-butter-cups.html","title":"salted caramel peanut butter cups "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sophie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/05735836935634692162"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhSKoz7H8tyb3c6Aqq4uuZC_bBtRFfZr4bo33eApbIz5F39Keg2Gy_elEBJtiyKIdI4JkHhWEEDzpigfk9RZWHd8TmxhK1scDBx0w4Bg9ALf-FfyF6H06c0CmZmmj2JSDM\/s220\/image.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgvuJlrlwLNid98wpapJFVqmSqxf_5iL0RVkZ88JSGC8wsxDTlTkn1ZYiGVVwvmbClNH5o1g7ypYwgjViV8g88vDRftFfu-ODjGtLgvmNOzGrl2YOmws-YyTsC52LShpbyqs3Jlu32Q6vKb\/s72-c\/IMG_1501.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"13"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369800126315088687.post-8071321598837142512"},"published":{"$t":"2014-05-21T01:05:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-05-21T01:05:29.727-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"banana"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"bars"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"bread"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cinnamon"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"gluten-free"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"no-bake"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"oats"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"snack"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vegan"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"raw banana nut bars"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjxKh5TsJVXAypUhF_xI9nTlpDDjNfyrPMscMc4fdU8UzyFfyvfxiGcqi6PYXd5qHjLDPo74A4UCdtOZ1YHdNBxf4cLPiU3R6rWU2KAQhLQLsOqjQin6TCEoOENkXXO-Ho11ljXgGYVLXSI\/s1600\/IMG_1391.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjxKh5TsJVXAypUhF_xI9nTlpDDjNfyrPMscMc4fdU8UzyFfyvfxiGcqi6PYXd5qHjLDPo74A4UCdtOZ1YHdNBxf4cLPiU3R6rWU2KAQhLQLsOqjQin6TCEoOENkXXO-Ho11ljXgGYVLXSI\/s1600\/IMG_1391.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI've said it before, but since becoming health-conscious, I crave really weird things which is satisfying and terrifying all at the same time only because I wasn't always like this. It's so cool how our tastebuds adjust after only a few weeks or even a few days of eating a certain way. This is the only explanation I have for nights I no longer crave ice cream and bread, but steamed spinach and homemade energy bars. For this reason, I always have the fridge and freezer stalked with homemade goodies (and bags of spinach.)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgyRaOTr-E68Rf4lJs0GE3KGv_0gphwi182fQppgaamEmSoCQRj1jny3H6iBYV4CHtXJTiGkJReJVEXTF68BpfocJ_Pd3Qb2LOktXetVID3ZsxsbfS3uiOxK7lEs7NWpnlq_sFih6mmN45A\/s1600\/IMG_1408.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgyRaOTr-E68Rf4lJs0GE3KGv_0gphwi182fQppgaamEmSoCQRj1jny3H6iBYV4CHtXJTiGkJReJVEXTF68BpfocJ_Pd3Qb2LOktXetVID3ZsxsbfS3uiOxK7lEs7NWpnlq_sFih6mmN45A\/s1600\/IMG_1408.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nThe other day I was perusing through the greatness that is \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ohladycakes.com\/\"\u003EOh Lady Cakes\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and was immediately feeling inspired to experiment with some more raw desserts. I jotted down tons of ideas I had popping up left and right, but first up were these raw banana nut bars. I almost called this recipe raw banana bread because that's really what they taste like. I figured some people (namely my family who I had a conversation with about this earlier) would be out for my head though, considering these things are nowhere NEAR bread with the absence butter, sugar, flour, and baking. So raw banana nut bars it is.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI'm secretly hoping that I'll forget these are stashed away in the freezer drawer when I go rummaging for something to satisfy my sweet tooth. But let's be real here. I'm not gonna stop thinking about these anytime soon and they'll most likely be gone within the next 24 hours.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhX-TCQSDtyGnUyQWx_mPx7NAYmsmolEBOfyihpP2SPjxrRhXp1Mrk4dWuj9BY4vbp94bvLBp7hV_VbQ6mtAnPnmT6p6HzsHRqfmhnEWzouZQ3VEU_OObN_MWvGhOf0nWlVnvwgxBr6UNps\/s1600\/IMG_1398.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhX-TCQSDtyGnUyQWx_mPx7NAYmsmolEBOfyihpP2SPjxrRhXp1Mrk4dWuj9BY4vbp94bvLBp7hV_VbQ6mtAnPnmT6p6HzsHRqfmhnEWzouZQ3VEU_OObN_MWvGhOf0nWlVnvwgxBr6UNps\/s1600\/IMG_1398.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003Eraw banana nut bars\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 c. chopped dates\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 c. raw nuts (I used pecans), finely chopped\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n2 ripe bananas, mashed\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 tsp. vanilla extract\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 tbsp. pure honey or maple syrup\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/4 c. flax seeds\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 c. quick cooking oats\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\npinch of cinnamon\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIn a small bowl, soak dates in boiling water. let sit for 5-10 minutes or until soft then drain and chop finely. In a large bowl, mix dates, bananas, vanilla, and honey. Add in flax seeds and oats. (You can either leave the dough like this or place in a food processor for a more fine texture. I like them chunky though!) Press dough into a small pan lined with parchment paper and cut into six squares.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/feeds\/8071321598837142512\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/05\/raw-banana-nut-bars.html#comment-form","title":"14 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/8071321598837142512"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/8071321598837142512"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/05\/raw-banana-nut-bars.html","title":"raw banana nut bars"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sophie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/05735836935634692162"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhSKoz7H8tyb3c6Aqq4uuZC_bBtRFfZr4bo33eApbIz5F39Keg2Gy_elEBJtiyKIdI4JkHhWEEDzpigfk9RZWHd8TmxhK1scDBx0w4Bg9ALf-FfyF6H06c0CmZmmj2JSDM\/s220\/image.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjxKh5TsJVXAypUhF_xI9nTlpDDjNfyrPMscMc4fdU8UzyFfyvfxiGcqi6PYXd5qHjLDPo74A4UCdtOZ1YHdNBxf4cLPiU3R6rWU2KAQhLQLsOqjQin6TCEoOENkXXO-Ho11ljXgGYVLXSI\/s72-c\/IMG_1391.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"14"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369800126315088687.post-5692282383582921880"},"published":{"$t":"2014-05-15T07:28:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-05-15T07:28:26.932-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"almonds"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"chocolate"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cookies"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"oatmeal"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vegan"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"vegan almond oatmeal chocolate chip cookies"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEif_46h1N5Nv5xYlz-2bRSBPiRTx8KHbmIKd-du-Ecr29xcWSuVgYC9Z-l4rrc6UqPiSWCXJrdANzABQdEs3GBDV1wOK1Z7aTVFtwWuTP6n61dB7b_a964yjMrKWyoJObu4vwJ2wXaB6l7i\/s1600\/IMG_1336.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEif_46h1N5Nv5xYlz-2bRSBPiRTx8KHbmIKd-du-Ecr29xcWSuVgYC9Z-l4rrc6UqPiSWCXJrdANzABQdEs3GBDV1wOK1Z7aTVFtwWuTP6n61dB7b_a964yjMrKWyoJObu4vwJ2wXaB6l7i\/s1600\/IMG_1336.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThe past few weeks\/months, I've been thinking about making a big lifestyle change and going vegan. Seeing that I live in a family who cherishes meaty dishes and cheese plates, this is kind of a big deal. BUT I barely eat dairy anymore because of my allergies, meat has started to gross me out, and I only eat eggs on occasion. I'm pretty convinced I could live off of fresh fruit for the rest of my life. It just makes sense for me. I know that a vegan lifestyle isn't for everyone, but healthy living is unique for each and every person. I'm not planning on skipping big holiday dinners with my family, but the other 361 days of the year, I'm planning on sticking to it because it makes me feel good and happy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhPlS8tfYFf35S52cb6Wv5W4L1Gqx4YN8l6jN94CdS9TT5o1CG6tCG2SVhWhDsQl-I2y6zKEtfLK6dmAvQYwVs9oxfnUCImlZOSzt5rEva4-8paij1VbEMVdmTIvt1BYyiAtSm6pfz7QpPo\/s1600\/IMG_1325.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhPlS8tfYFf35S52cb6Wv5W4L1Gqx4YN8l6jN94CdS9TT5o1CG6tCG2SVhWhDsQl-I2y6zKEtfLK6dmAvQYwVs9oxfnUCImlZOSzt5rEva4-8paij1VbEMVdmTIvt1BYyiAtSm6pfz7QpPo\/s1600\/IMG_1325.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nMy family is still kind of on the fence about it, but I'm old enough where I thiiiiiiiiink I can make my own decisions regarding how I fuel my body. I'm determined to show my family and friends that healthy eating doesn't have to suck and taste like twigs and dirt. Although I've done a lot of experimenting with vegan baking over the last few months, I've decided to go on a search for some standby base recipes and I'm pretty sure these cookies are a great start to my repertoire.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEia_Zor6yXDrIQrbeyDfsKdP_oCL7ePDKzyYYdGpl6pRE6vXfTyppJYVytngxXAi73kGgzq6bVK2iUjKJrxxZcw11ejPGHMvl8HhzVXHkER6KqKj4D1hy1zEieihMiAsKX2Khwn33Sg4S18\/s1600\/IMG_1296.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEia_Zor6yXDrIQrbeyDfsKdP_oCL7ePDKzyYYdGpl6pRE6vXfTyppJYVytngxXAi73kGgzq6bVK2iUjKJrxxZcw11ejPGHMvl8HhzVXHkER6KqKj4D1hy1zEieihMiAsKX2Khwn33Sg4S18\/s1600\/IMG_1296.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThe other day, I had a HORRIBLE baking fail that resulted in me crying like a baby, eating puddles of cookie mush, and then skipping dinner that night. Not to mention, tons of my precious coconut oil and fancy dark chocolate I got for my birthday died and went to garbage can heaven. Needless to say, it was not the best day. Thankfully the next day, I had a better idea of what I needed to do (less oil. more flour.) and everything turned out swimmingly. WAIT, I LIED. More than swimmingly. These cookies are honestly some of the best things I've ever made. They're not exactly the healthiest (I was out of maple syrup and honey), but they're definitely not loaded with a bunch of simple carbs and fattening butter. Vegan or not, make these cookies. Not to be bossy or anything, but seriously.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nP.S. It's national chocolate chip cookie today so I should be getting some sort of award or something for actually posting A CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE RECIPE on NATIONAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DAY.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhYyODw3rFgSyTCEZ1qbuyz5lr_pFsl7nOMRum3QlUTvVIz2HtIBnf4kDLfFskkoE3a4WILWTwoo5OivV23M_meEQCz9Jw0n1gZlaFhLEl-eR1qAP1z4QIztTvX8D0Y0vw3UHL0_28A0OAH\/s1600\/IMG_1343.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhYyODw3rFgSyTCEZ1qbuyz5lr_pFsl7nOMRum3QlUTvVIz2HtIBnf4kDLfFskkoE3a4WILWTwoo5OivV23M_meEQCz9Jw0n1gZlaFhLEl-eR1qAP1z4QIztTvX8D0Y0vw3UHL0_28A0OAH\/s1600\/IMG_1343.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003Evegan almond oatmeal chocolate chip cookies\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/2 c. softened coconut oil\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/2 c. dark brown sugar\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/4 c. white sugar\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n3 tbsp. nondairy milk\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 tsp. vanilla extract\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n3\/4 c. wholewheat flour\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/4 c. all purpose flour\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/4 c. quick cooking oats\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 tsp. baking powder\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\npinch of cinnamon (optional)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/4 c. dark chocolate chips\/chunks\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/4 c. chopped almonds\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nPreheat oven to 350ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. in a large bowl, whisk coconut oil, sugars, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Add flours, oats, baking powder, and cinnamon, stirring just until combined. Gently fold in almonds and chocolate chips. Scoop onto prepared baking sheet and bake for 8-11 minutes or until golden brown. Yields about 15 cookies.\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/feeds\/5692282383582921880\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/05\/vegan-almond-oatmeal-chocolate-chip.html#comment-form","title":"11 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/5692282383582921880"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/5692282383582921880"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/05\/vegan-almond-oatmeal-chocolate-chip.html","title":"vegan almond oatmeal chocolate chip cookies"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sophie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/05735836935634692162"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhSKoz7H8tyb3c6Aqq4uuZC_bBtRFfZr4bo33eApbIz5F39Keg2Gy_elEBJtiyKIdI4JkHhWEEDzpigfk9RZWHd8TmxhK1scDBx0w4Bg9ALf-FfyF6H06c0CmZmmj2JSDM\/s220\/image.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEif_46h1N5Nv5xYlz-2bRSBPiRTx8KHbmIKd-du-Ecr29xcWSuVgYC9Z-l4rrc6UqPiSWCXJrdANzABQdEs3GBDV1wOK1Z7aTVFtwWuTP6n61dB7b_a964yjMrKWyoJObu4vwJ2wXaB6l7i\/s72-c\/IMG_1336.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"11"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369800126315088687.post-828363364716879308"},"published":{"$t":"2014-05-07T06:51:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-05-07T06:51:45.586-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"bars"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"coconut"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"dates"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"oatmeal"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"oats"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vegan"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"honey coconut date bars "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj4Z0UrGPmo_0gaI-hmKZuxTjsc0zL14XFeCChyI3LXwiyhMiEurZP04aRsPYdSs9xCtETUwoACr7BxNFbtWxVtZuuyVlPQPuA8GNxkxa0KCPyNxldVhmr3ZQ5iIYR8WI0DKG-GSbIhc33O\/s1600\/IMG_1029.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj4Z0UrGPmo_0gaI-hmKZuxTjsc0zL14XFeCChyI3LXwiyhMiEurZP04aRsPYdSs9xCtETUwoACr7BxNFbtWxVtZuuyVlPQPuA8GNxkxa0KCPyNxldVhmr3ZQ5iIYR8WI0DKG-GSbIhc33O\/s1600\/IMG_1029.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIt's weird to think back on how my life has changed so much in the last two and a half years since moving to Africa. Words can hardly even convey what I want to say, but let's just say I'll be going back a completely different person.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIt seems like just yesterday my school day lasted until about eleven, we would go to swim class with all our homeschool muchachos, and go to Wendy's for chicken burgers and Frosty's afterward. I remember hanging out with my friends before youth group every weekend and talking about how hard it would be for me to move half way across the world. Since then, I've realized what true friendships are. I've lost so many and gained many more.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIt definitely does not seem like I've been away from the life, family, friends, and surroundings I've ever known for two and a half years. These last years have been a complete roller coaster ride. There were months of absolute highs and \"OHMYGOSHIFREAKINGLOVEMYLIFE.\" and there were many months of lows where I was so depressed I could hardly motivate myself to do anything but stuff my face hole with chocolate. But I've learned so much, mostly about myself, and have emerged from it all a completely strong and totally changed person.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAs our time in Africa is winding down to a close, I'm trying to prepare myself for the months that so unclearly lie ahead. Although I don't have too many people or relationships to detach from, it's hard for me to remember a life outside of this with a much faster pace. I've become so accustomed to down time and I've learned to secretly love it. How will I go back to having school, extra classes, running track, church and youth group, friends, and finding time for peace and BAKING?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI'm also trying to prepare myself for the people situation. Like I mentioned, since coming here, it's been really hard to keep up relationships with people 9,000 miles across the globe. I know that when I go back, the whole dynamic of my friend group will have changed and I most likely won't go back to relationships I had when we left.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgyJY_OLFAyDLjuUB0CZaiMezziNicEA-ZouHUSAxGq-pNVqjzqV5w4n8TqnRqosh-gxAbp7uBGbXmFc341mPmItvIUjhzzrz07LvEYCQ2I8r2IkwCAUkYYjgbg4SY5R-6Rz2AuMfrTN5v-\/s1600\/IMG_1021.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgyJY_OLFAyDLjuUB0CZaiMezziNicEA-ZouHUSAxGq-pNVqjzqV5w4n8TqnRqosh-gxAbp7uBGbXmFc341mPmItvIUjhzzrz07LvEYCQ2I8r2IkwCAUkYYjgbg4SY5R-6Rz2AuMfrTN5v-\/s1600\/IMG_1021.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\nFor so many months, I wanted nothing more than to leave. I had fallen into a habit of looking to the next thing instead of soaking up the present.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAnd although I still look forward to going home, hugging my G'ma, squeezing all the juices out of my gorgeous best friend, ordering a Starbucks latte, kissing my sweet puppy and breathing in her many aromas, and shopping at actual shopping malls with actual stores and actual quality clothing, I know there are many things I'll miss here. The gorgeous sunsets on my runs every evening. The stars glowing up in the sky, untainted from man-made anything. The cute kids with such gorgeous colored skin, flashing their big white smiles. It was here that I fell in love with health and wellness and discovered the path I wanted to travel with my life. Good things always come from seemingly depressing situations; no matter how deep you fall, you'll come out so much higher than you ever were before.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAnyways, I really do nawwwwwwwt know how to transition from all that to all this. But if you could taste rainbows and puffy hearts, they would be these bars.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiKQkoD26LY_Sy-xqn_LsiYnd6NGtaDDFEY-mMU8cuFNjOJF3F88Ck9fScI-2KyUFHRskE3KqDO70g0iHtKlpYtRyDJ-UZzH2r07N5B43i_JEgqJg02WE1HGisbKE7yBIFA7fr_41HaI6Iw\/s1600\/IMG_1025.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiKQkoD26LY_Sy-xqn_LsiYnd6NGtaDDFEY-mMU8cuFNjOJF3F88Ck9fScI-2KyUFHRskE3KqDO70g0iHtKlpYtRyDJ-UZzH2r07N5B43i_JEgqJg02WE1HGisbKE7yBIFA7fr_41HaI6Iw\/s1600\/IMG_1025.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003Ehoney coconut date bars {vegan}\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 c. roughly chopped dates\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n2\/3 c. finely shredded coconut\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 c. oats, divided\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n2\/3 c. wholewheat flour\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/2 tsp. ground cinnamon\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/2 c. softened coconut oil\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 tsp. vanilla extract\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/4 c. + 2 tbsp. honey\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n4 tbsp. nondairy milk\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nPreheat oven to 350ºF and line a 4x9 in. pan with parchment paper. Place chopped dates in a mug or bowl and cover with boiling water. Let soak for 5-10 minutes. Drain and mash with a fork until smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, coconut, cinnamon, and 3\/4 c. oats. Add coconut oil, vanilla, honey, and milk. Mix until combined. Press 3\/4 of the mixture into prepared pan and spread dates in an even layer. Add the rest of the oats to the remaining dough and crumble on top of date layer. Bake for 8-12 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool before slicing into squares. Yields about 12 bars.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/feeds\/828363364716879308\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/05\/honey-coconut-date-bars.html#comment-form","title":"7 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/828363364716879308"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/828363364716879308"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/05\/honey-coconut-date-bars.html","title":"honey coconut date bars "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sophie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/05735836935634692162"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhSKoz7H8tyb3c6Aqq4uuZC_bBtRFfZr4bo33eApbIz5F39Keg2Gy_elEBJtiyKIdI4JkHhWEEDzpigfk9RZWHd8TmxhK1scDBx0w4Bg9ALf-FfyF6H06c0CmZmmj2JSDM\/s220\/image.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj4Z0UrGPmo_0gaI-hmKZuxTjsc0zL14XFeCChyI3LXwiyhMiEurZP04aRsPYdSs9xCtETUwoACr7BxNFbtWxVtZuuyVlPQPuA8GNxkxa0KCPyNxldVhmr3ZQ5iIYR8WI0DKG-GSbIhc33O\/s72-c\/IMG_1029.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"7"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369800126315088687.post-4286108826509763292"},"published":{"$t":"2014-04-29T08:04:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-04-29T08:04:55.334-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"chocolate"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cookies"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"granola"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"oatmeal"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"oats"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"peanut butter"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vegan"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"dark chocolate chunk peanut butter granola cookies"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgXxEoj0yxjVmvze6bzorxskz1yQi1P1GkqZbFQUZ9hhjSyJgE7KGyldC8wx-VZOHluZmg-ObNew85dc8tp4S-0IQ93caNJRdcg8cYssSSguZwLMZzc2hhIpZJL4fej1QbUAgFfsC3MlT69\/s1600\/IMG_0866.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgXxEoj0yxjVmvze6bzorxskz1yQi1P1GkqZbFQUZ9hhjSyJgE7KGyldC8wx-VZOHluZmg-ObNew85dc8tp4S-0IQ93caNJRdcg8cYssSSguZwLMZzc2hhIpZJL4fej1QbUAgFfsC3MlT69\/s1600\/IMG_0866.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI'm quite sure this blog is slowly transitioning to a collection of recipes based around O Glorious Peanut Butter when emergencies strike for fellow fiends like myself. It seems like almost every other recipe I post has \"peanut butter\" somewhere in the title. Not the worst thing ever, but it might be getting old for some people… I'm definitely not one of those people.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEizBUJZOcaTFHMjRu4N4rKb9P1ZqSVVS9XhuYb1o8j_rnAhFTvwyhLi2PjxshwdebxfI2ANWUMN3fkb2KegXozwBT4H_TsGsqhSkRId_QF5A2XDrAj4Ah3xUNWfWF6npRkwjlF1hFJtazVm\/s1600\/IMG_0912.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEizBUJZOcaTFHMjRu4N4rKb9P1ZqSVVS9XhuYb1o8j_rnAhFTvwyhLi2PjxshwdebxfI2ANWUMN3fkb2KegXozwBT4H_TsGsqhSkRId_QF5A2XDrAj4Ah3xUNWfWF6npRkwjlF1hFJtazVm\/s1600\/IMG_0912.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nYou'd be surprised to know I actually DO bake without peanut butter on occasion. BUT it just so happens that the recipes that turn out, end up being the ones with peanut butter so that's what you end up seeing. I'm hoping to come up with some different recipes though over the next month when I'm finally freed from the chains of school {two weeks, guys. Two weeks.}\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgf2dw12jBG1yWNJjzbm9nXcTtCTmMmcYHmkD6y81IdN3mql6-5IoYxVjTq2UPir02gaE8nTNxt8FH9IlJTSQvk99j0L98uwZo1x0eGcMJg_HlQPuV8yhs9LzQ83xJ18LwZ4oI0FpOSIvUH\/s1600\/IMG_0880.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgf2dw12jBG1yWNJjzbm9nXcTtCTmMmcYHmkD6y81IdN3mql6-5IoYxVjTq2UPir02gaE8nTNxt8FH9IlJTSQvk99j0L98uwZo1x0eGcMJg_HlQPuV8yhs9LzQ83xJ18LwZ4oI0FpOSIvUH\/s1600\/IMG_0880.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIn the meantime, I'm sticking with what I know for weekday study snacks. I KNOW PEANUT BUTTER. Very well. Ever since discovering that you can make really bomb \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2013\/07\/chewy-peanut-butter-oatmeal-cookies.html\"\u003Epeanut butter cookies\u003C\/a\u003E with just a few simple ingredients, my mind has turned into a peanut butter cookie idea machine- it's true. Some of my favorite experiments so far have been these \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2013\/12\/chunky-peanut-butter-oatmeal-dark.html\"\u003Echunky peanut butter oatmeal dark chocolate cookies\u003C\/a\u003E, these \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/02\/honey-peanut-butter-coconut-cookies.html\"\u003Ehoney peanut butter \u0026amp; coconut cookies\u003C\/a\u003E, and these \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/02\/pb-crumb-bars.html\"\u003EPB\u0026amp;J crumb bars\u003C\/a\u003E. What's another PB recipe for the repertoire, amiright?!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThese cookies have been an idea merely floating around in my mind for quite awhile. They're soft, chewy, and crunchy. Not to mention, I'm a total sucker for ooey gooey chocolate puddles. Be still my heart! You could switch out the granola for a different add-in (whatever nuts, seeds, dried fruit) or whatever your heart pleases OR just leave it out all together although you may have to add some extra flour. They're full of everything you could ever want in life- chocolate, granola, and peanut butter. Seriously my three favorite food groups all wrapped up in a cookie! SCORE.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEioNUpaC4XX5CxwgUt1gbV4qKkeGkxdV8o5MWccXBqmQFGCPHgdplf1b2oEQq6rSGgk_43zOUKMQY0cJEktI3NKD-E3mvSt0n2XWHK9FYRhVofUsznYhlPQXRvfq6LoBKZEpk1DSkLQcBIP\/s1600\/IMG_0913.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEioNUpaC4XX5CxwgUt1gbV4qKkeGkxdV8o5MWccXBqmQFGCPHgdplf1b2oEQq6rSGgk_43zOUKMQY0cJEktI3NKD-E3mvSt0n2XWHK9FYRhVofUsznYhlPQXRvfq6LoBKZEpk1DSkLQcBIP\/s1600\/IMG_0913.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003Edark chocolate chunk peanut butter granola cookies (vegan)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/4 c. \u0026nbsp;coconut oil, room temperature\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/2 c. creamy peanut butter\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 tsp. vanilla\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n3 tbsp. nondairy milk\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/4 c. maple syrup\/honey\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/4 c. dark brown sugar\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n3\/4 c. granola\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/2 c. + 2 tbsp. wholewheat flour\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 tsp. baking powder\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/4 c. chopped dark chocolate {I used 85%}\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nPreheat oven to 350ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk coconut oil, peanut butter, vanilla, milk, and sweeteners until smooth and creamy. Add flour, granola, and baking powder. Mix until evenly combined. Gently fold in dark chocolate chunks. Scoop onto prepared baking sheet and bake for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown around the edges but still soft in the middle. Let cool before placing in a container to store. Recipe yields about 1 dozen cookies.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/feeds\/4286108826509763292\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/04\/dark-chocolate-chunk-peanut-butter.html#comment-form","title":"9 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/4286108826509763292"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/4286108826509763292"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/04\/dark-chocolate-chunk-peanut-butter.html","title":"dark chocolate chunk peanut butter granola cookies"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sophie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/05735836935634692162"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhSKoz7H8tyb3c6Aqq4uuZC_bBtRFfZr4bo33eApbIz5F39Keg2Gy_elEBJtiyKIdI4JkHhWEEDzpigfk9RZWHd8TmxhK1scDBx0w4Bg9ALf-FfyF6H06c0CmZmmj2JSDM\/s220\/image.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgXxEoj0yxjVmvze6bzorxskz1yQi1P1GkqZbFQUZ9hhjSyJgE7KGyldC8wx-VZOHluZmg-ObNew85dc8tp4S-0IQ93caNJRdcg8cYssSSguZwLMZzc2hhIpZJL4fej1QbUAgFfsC3MlT69\/s72-c\/IMG_0866.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"9"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369800126315088687.post-8815870414158188330"},"published":{"$t":"2014-04-21T04:24:00.002-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-04-21T04:24:29.100-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"banana"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"breakfast"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"oatmeal"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"oats"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vegan"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"vegan banana oat scones"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi4VwDYpSotuRHCwCF538yaN6ZFsRXti_8fO5T4r61kD1Ps3U1WMVLZrJ16Bp1c7DAzrn0HNAm9z2n35-HOZai1v5-jceqhS3cLmkvmGM2RP4KZGZkIlpwy3nOiyUIyONx6LVQvCjyCGcrK\/s1600\/IMG_0692.JPG\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nSometimes, I'm at such a loss for words, I'll just sit staring blankly at the screen for hours (or minutes if I'm not being my obnoxiously over-exagerating self.) Now is one of those times. Like, what are you supposed to talk about to your invisible internet friends? I could tell you about how I ate tons of potato salad for dinner the other night. Or how I go to bed by 10 every night and am up at 6:30 every morning. I could tell you how I put my pajama pants on backwards the other night and didn't realize it until it was too late. I could tell you about how my Saturday morning consisted of cups of reheated coffee and talking to my pet tortoise named Lois. OR how I shoved my face with Easter candy, chocolate ice cream, cheese, and french fries all in one day (it's all about balance, guyzzzz.) But all of that is weird and awkward. Just like the rest of my life! Heh. SOOOOOOOO. I guess I'll talk about scones instead because scones aren't weird or awkward. They're soft and scrumptious.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgZB1oFI5C5Hk3oO_15h9bQWXQApjKOYQWHeslHDIb68iY6QiShq0k1E-LkrDGnw5feHKKZfUS0plyAzy5z4Bk6KNe6Z6fT1otf7rwlcLzDPhX2aM69cpatssCaA4Z6mfQ36C6aqoX0WMZM\/s1600\/IMG_0710.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgZB1oFI5C5Hk3oO_15h9bQWXQApjKOYQWHeslHDIb68iY6QiShq0k1E-LkrDGnw5feHKKZfUS0plyAzy5z4Bk6KNe6Z6fT1otf7rwlcLzDPhX2aM69cpatssCaA4Z6mfQ36C6aqoX0WMZM\/s1600\/IMG_0710.JPG\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI can't even remember the last time I had a scone, but I'm thinking it was one of those orange cranberry ones from Starbucks that are full of crap and drenched in sugary glaze. MMM. I couldn't exactly remember what the texture is supposed to be like but my mom described a scones texture as a dense cookie. I wasn't sure how this recipe was going to turn out, but I can say I was pleasantly surprised. They're just like a banana muffin in scone form. The taste was spot on- hearty, comforting, and not too sweet and everyone who tried them loved them. My body can't handle anything too sweet in the morning and I'm never one for glazes on my muffins, breads, or rolls so I left out that part. But if you're into that sort of thing, feel freeze to drizzle or drench to your hearts content.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiFa4amQ2liuOcP9f45FelydueAxUPBgbU2IFdHnAeQrhU3j_w3MjtO6gSOuf7ie2SOi_9J5zd1KT1WBQInbOGfNDTPwBqC4p5QaK7Yr_wwZi-w0YFJG2j7rZLN6F4DQRL6E4OLP8phCTte\/s1600\/IMG_0712.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiFa4amQ2liuOcP9f45FelydueAxUPBgbU2IFdHnAeQrhU3j_w3MjtO6gSOuf7ie2SOi_9J5zd1KT1WBQInbOGfNDTPwBqC4p5QaK7Yr_wwZi-w0YFJG2j7rZLN6F4DQRL6E4OLP8phCTte\/s1600\/IMG_0712.JPG\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003Evegan banana oat scones\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 3\/4 c. wholewheat flour\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n3\/4 c. quick cooking oats + more for sprinkling if desired\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 tbsp. baking powder\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n2 tsp. cinnamon\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/3 c. coconut oil\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n2-3 mashed bananas\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/4 c. + 1 tbsp. milk of choice\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n2 tbsp. honey\/maple syrup\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 tsp. vanilla extract\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nPreheat oven to 425º and line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. In a large bowl whisk together the dry ingredients. Using a fork or pastry cutter, cut the coconut oil into the dry ingredients. Add milk, mashed banana, vanilla, and sweetener. Stir until combined, using your hands to kneed the dough if needed. Place the dough onto the prepared baking sheet and form into a disk about an inch thick. Slice into 8 triangles and sprinkle with more oats if desired. Bake for 15-25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool before serving.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/feeds\/8815870414158188330\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/04\/vegan-banana-oat-scones.html#comment-form","title":"13 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/8815870414158188330"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/8815870414158188330"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/04\/vegan-banana-oat-scones.html","title":"vegan banana oat scones"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sophie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/05735836935634692162"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhSKoz7H8tyb3c6Aqq4uuZC_bBtRFfZr4bo33eApbIz5F39Keg2Gy_elEBJtiyKIdI4JkHhWEEDzpigfk9RZWHd8TmxhK1scDBx0w4Bg9ALf-FfyF6H06c0CmZmmj2JSDM\/s220\/image.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi4VwDYpSotuRHCwCF538yaN6ZFsRXti_8fO5T4r61kD1Ps3U1WMVLZrJ16Bp1c7DAzrn0HNAm9z2n35-HOZai1v5-jceqhS3cLmkvmGM2RP4KZGZkIlpwy3nOiyUIyONx6LVQvCjyCGcrK\/s72-c\/IMG_0692.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"13"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369800126315088687.post-6118206462190639472"},"published":{"$t":"2014-04-14T05:14:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-04-14T05:14:51.042-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"chocolate"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cookies"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"gluten-free"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"oatmeal"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"peanut butter"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vegan"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"chocolate peanut butter oatmeal thumbprint cookies"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhmBGvlHVKzKlXDJfNIs9kZoMynmlJpwjhWd3STtH22VfnxxUAWJdm6-p_vygoqbzN9thgxsvia_0MXSJn9NU1QfgzKf5RyCXNNFTLGvxUGjgvg1J4f5GD-lg4e6NWI1VYJAB5i0JtG_Cxs\/s1600\/IMG_0423.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhmBGvlHVKzKlXDJfNIs9kZoMynmlJpwjhWd3STtH22VfnxxUAWJdm6-p_vygoqbzN9thgxsvia_0MXSJn9NU1QfgzKf5RyCXNNFTLGvxUGjgvg1J4f5GD-lg4e6NWI1VYJAB5i0JtG_Cxs\/s1600\/IMG_0423.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nSaturdays are my favorite. Because not only are they… Saturdays… They're my cookie day. Every Saturday morning, I have my weekend breakfast, linger in my pajamas for as long as possible, and then out comes the chocolate (almost always), the flour, the (coconut) oil, my favorite spatula and pink mixing bowl as I make a mess the kitchen that even a three year old would be proud of. Usually, the fruits of my weekend labor are what I post on the blog the following week, so I take time to photograph, write, upload, and edit since it's hard for me to find time after the weekend. It's my weekend ritual and I love it.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhwEHX-jjNUIG0rQZFFWYF6gnRiCCHRgIbMzovqCEU3y-qa26Pkfp2uZINRo5QepzE7QSiWDakEp0-dEAfiPhwEgX1brwYOvuYGxGoskRz4N8F7dTqsA2t7fN9STfEkCKk85-zqcztMZX8y\/s1600\/IMG_0455.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhwEHX-jjNUIG0rQZFFWYF6gnRiCCHRgIbMzovqCEU3y-qa26Pkfp2uZINRo5QepzE7QSiWDakEp0-dEAfiPhwEgX1brwYOvuYGxGoskRz4N8F7dTqsA2t7fN9STfEkCKk85-zqcztMZX8y\/s1600\/IMG_0455.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"438\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nMy original plan for this recipe didn't have chocolate as the center. But when I realized I was out of the other ingredient (which shan't be named because I want to use it in the future!), I remembered the two- not one, but TWO- bars of dark chocolate I had stowed away in the freezer that my parents gave me for my birthday. Give me chocolate for my birthday, and I won't complain. What else could you need?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiszMPQ-UZJD6l-EJj99zublK2y3id8R_7oz-ggTkmHo-b56QCPpW1bZkOGTRGAC7IqMv1j_kt_6fYvSOGGGAkRWFdyCR2GQao3G8uglOEY50NwLVrLW0_akM7KLRoDEv2f2L8NmaErOEze\/s1600\/IMG_0458.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiszMPQ-UZJD6l-EJj99zublK2y3id8R_7oz-ggTkmHo-b56QCPpW1bZkOGTRGAC7IqMv1j_kt_6fYvSOGGGAkRWFdyCR2GQao3G8uglOEY50NwLVrLW0_akM7KLRoDEv2f2L8NmaErOEze\/s1600\/IMG_0458.JPG\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThese cookies taste like peanut butter cups but they have about a tenth of the amount of ingredients you'll find on that neon orange package, are vegan and gluten-free, and somewhat healthy. Until you eat half of the batch for lunch, that is. Thank god calories don't count on the weekends.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgLh12RSx9_lKZlao5Oxt6EhxSDrHhxiCfL1cY31nLrO2hZWBTMrL44ztVGZj7eU89oUSyHHLwLe-nczkPBZjMbvMAyujrdB8kru9KNsCE-D7dL4Zhya3RAC30hvFw2FQwCUs3UReZk_LNW\/s1600\/IMG_0464.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgLh12RSx9_lKZlao5Oxt6EhxSDrHhxiCfL1cY31nLrO2hZWBTMrL44ztVGZj7eU89oUSyHHLwLe-nczkPBZjMbvMAyujrdB8kru9KNsCE-D7dL4Zhya3RAC30hvFw2FQwCUs3UReZk_LNW\/s1600\/IMG_0464.JPG\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003Echocolate peanut butter oatmeal thumbprint cookies (vegan \u0026amp; GF)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n3 tbsp. coconut oil, melted\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/4 c. + 2 tbsp. peanut butter\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n3 tbsp. pure maple syrup\/honey\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 tsp. vanilla extract\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 1\/2 c. quick cooking oats + more for rolling (optional)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n3 tbsp. dark chocolate chunks\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nsea salt for sprinkling (optional)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPreheat oven to 350ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk coconut oil, peanut butter, sweetener, and vanilla. Add oats and mix until well combined. Scoop into balls and roll in oats if desired. Place on prepared cookie sheet and make an indent in the enter with your thumb. Place chocolate in each indent, distributing evenly. Bake for 7-10 minutes. Sprinkle with sea salt and let cool before transferring to a jar or container to store. Recipe yields 12 cookies."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/feeds\/6118206462190639472\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/04\/chocolate-peanut-butter-oatmeal.html#comment-form","title":"14 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/6118206462190639472"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/6118206462190639472"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/04\/chocolate-peanut-butter-oatmeal.html","title":"chocolate peanut butter oatmeal thumbprint cookies"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sophie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/05735836935634692162"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhSKoz7H8tyb3c6Aqq4uuZC_bBtRFfZr4bo33eApbIz5F39Keg2Gy_elEBJtiyKIdI4JkHhWEEDzpigfk9RZWHd8TmxhK1scDBx0w4Bg9ALf-FfyF6H06c0CmZmmj2JSDM\/s220\/image.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhmBGvlHVKzKlXDJfNIs9kZoMynmlJpwjhWd3STtH22VfnxxUAWJdm6-p_vygoqbzN9thgxsvia_0MXSJn9NU1QfgzKf5RyCXNNFTLGvxUGjgvg1J4f5GD-lg4e6NWI1VYJAB5i0JtG_Cxs\/s72-c\/IMG_0423.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"14"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369800126315088687.post-7885658779886429347"},"published":{"$t":"2014-04-09T13:31:00.002-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-04-09T13:31:51.685-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"bars"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cinnamon"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"coconut"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"energy bites"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"gluten-free"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"oatmeal"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"oats"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"snack"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vegan"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"seed \u0026 date power bars "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiJN1n4VDzsGjzoW8SuSTQ-FS0nX76vH86_jXIR1YTkbLyqWSxpvdCM-mcdVfB9CAYFcPPccpwJW6NmnammHGWjGD2pz3S6ZHWN9Y-zhcUjFfXej1GBJU4XfYLYxArTLmjbgVbAtLI6761q\/s1600\/IMG_0396.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiJN1n4VDzsGjzoW8SuSTQ-FS0nX76vH86_jXIR1YTkbLyqWSxpvdCM-mcdVfB9CAYFcPPccpwJW6NmnammHGWjGD2pz3S6ZHWN9Y-zhcUjFfXej1GBJU4XfYLYxArTLmjbgVbAtLI6761q\/s1600\/IMG_0396.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nTypically, I thoroughly enjoy turning not-so-healthy desserts into healthy ones and do my best to make them taste like the real thing. But sometimes those escapades turn into chocolate cookies that are an odd shade of matte brown with a taste somewhat resembling play-doh. BLEHHH. It's really disheartening when I'm craving something rich, chocolatey, and satisfying and don't want to feel like a whale. But then there's other times where I actually CRAVE healthy food. I crave spinach and big bowls of roasted veggies allthetime and bananas pretty much every day. I crave things that taste like they've been birthed from the earth {sorry, too much?} and taste natural and wholesome. That's when I whip up batches of granola bars, energy bites, and things like that to have stored away in the freezer {if they make it that far} for when the craving strikes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhjXf3jrai-5g5S9It61uPy8tW86xuP3a-vAlvV7KNdgD2YhRk9sD_qCgzGoEm841g-jPiNffcW1K3ZYvs11jmoBN6AfXJjY3QtTZwKaaMgrwa5BfnCle7VUt_bXvP5Onf792RY3VYVD4mK\/s1600\/IMG_0378.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhjXf3jrai-5g5S9It61uPy8tW86xuP3a-vAlvV7KNdgD2YhRk9sD_qCgzGoEm841g-jPiNffcW1K3ZYvs11jmoBN6AfXJjY3QtTZwKaaMgrwa5BfnCle7VUt_bXvP5Onf792RY3VYVD4mK\/s1600\/IMG_0378.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI made some bars similar to these awhile ago, but it was one of those days where writing down measurements and snapping photos was just about the last thing I wanted to do. Of course, it's those days where my recipes always turn out the best, so I decided to remake them for the blog because they were just that good. This is one of those recipes that can be made from whatever you have around. I chose some oats, coconut, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and flax seeds. I threw in a dash of cinnamon for good measure and just a teensy bit of honey because the dates already bring a lot of natural sweetness. I bake these for a few minutes just to set them up, but you could just as easily leave them raw since there's nothing that requires cooking in the recipe. I have to say though, straight from the oven, they're pretty bomb.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEifbnXZOjG8C7Ihuyb3-HPnpTqCrrrSdyrsbkit2W1_aKxtYdhO_5sBZ3RqBn6BYFviAB78ZYwAqi-4W2ugFLOrWYVXcVY638EIadjG2TG1GP1FfMAQIbj2UBjdzlh8SKqs3HayczC2YqJO\/s1600\/IMG_0400.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEifbnXZOjG8C7Ihuyb3-HPnpTqCrrrSdyrsbkit2W1_aKxtYdhO_5sBZ3RqBn6BYFviAB78ZYwAqi-4W2ugFLOrWYVXcVY638EIadjG2TG1GP1FfMAQIbj2UBjdzlh8SKqs3HayczC2YqJO\/s1600\/IMG_0400.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThese bars are packed full of good-for-you ingredients that leave you satisfied without a drop in energy an hour later. They're jammed with tons of superfoods, healthy fats, protein, fiber, and antioxidants all needed for a healthy, happy body! The bars are so soft and chewy {I want to say like a candy bar, but let's be real here… Dates = candy bar? No.} and taste very sweet and caramely thanks to the dates. Of course, this recipe is so easily adaptable, you could sub in different kinds of nuts, sweeteners, seeds, grains, or dried fruit. No matter what you fill them with, you have a healthy, nourishing, and satisfying snack or quick brekkie. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiAhODebNaK7uuIX0YHimqHwCgtj00C8g3gInxrfsBkzqpt3gWbyq1TrOmOKJeC2hZMyGcvzi73qRggOZzDyPuSa-w0a25CgNg4MN_ryyWdbFdimCCj4ocMJntJGkRqD1qDFtrmdLg1y3ZT\/s1600\/IMG_0379.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiAhODebNaK7uuIX0YHimqHwCgtj00C8g3gInxrfsBkzqpt3gWbyq1TrOmOKJeC2hZMyGcvzi73qRggOZzDyPuSa-w0a25CgNg4MN_ryyWdbFdimCCj4ocMJntJGkRqD1qDFtrmdLg1y3ZT\/s1600\/IMG_0379.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003Edate \u0026amp; seed power bars {vegan \u0026amp; GF}\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 c. dates\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n2 tbsp. softened coconut oil\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 tbsp. honey\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/4 c. desiccated coconut flakes\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/4 c. sunflower seeds\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/4 c. pumpkin seeds\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n3 tbsp. flax seeds\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 tbsp. poppyseeds\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 tbsp. sesame seeds\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/4 c. quick cooking oats\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nvanilla {optional}\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\ncinnamon {optional}\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nPreheat oven to 350ºF and line an 8x8 in. pan with parchment paper. Chop dates until fine and add a little bit of hot water to soften if needed. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients and stir until evenly combined. Pour into prepared pan and press down firmly with the back of a spatula. Bake for 8-10 minutes and let cool before slicing into 8 even bars.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/feeds\/7885658779886429347\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/04\/seed-date-power-bars.html#comment-form","title":"14 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/7885658779886429347"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/7885658779886429347"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/04\/seed-date-power-bars.html","title":"seed \u0026 date power bars "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sophie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/05735836935634692162"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhSKoz7H8tyb3c6Aqq4uuZC_bBtRFfZr4bo33eApbIz5F39Keg2Gy_elEBJtiyKIdI4JkHhWEEDzpigfk9RZWHd8TmxhK1scDBx0w4Bg9ALf-FfyF6H06c0CmZmmj2JSDM\/s220\/image.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiJN1n4VDzsGjzoW8SuSTQ-FS0nX76vH86_jXIR1YTkbLyqWSxpvdCM-mcdVfB9CAYFcPPccpwJW6NmnammHGWjGD2pz3S6ZHWN9Y-zhcUjFfXej1GBJU4XfYLYxArTLmjbgVbAtLI6761q\/s72-c\/IMG_0396.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"14"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369800126315088687.post-7571532589737782928"},"published":{"$t":"2014-03-30T06:13:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-03-30T06:13:12.284-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"bread"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"breakfast"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cinnamon"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"snack"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vegan"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"whole wheat cinnamon raisin quick bread"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhrNll9n_Pe4Zg6HjzMEMun7g0zijGUhfd9JITPU0sxOtrJFwCIr31HrteJzpeFfgNHFXuUVv9tCnyjxU-8AaRNpbI2BsTJH_K8D9p1CamgAm50f20kcWbBpPAwxcHxn8wzIGxCkyhGAv5n\/s1600\/IMG_0191.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhrNll9n_Pe4Zg6HjzMEMun7g0zijGUhfd9JITPU0sxOtrJFwCIr31HrteJzpeFfgNHFXuUVv9tCnyjxU-8AaRNpbI2BsTJH_K8D9p1CamgAm50f20kcWbBpPAwxcHxn8wzIGxCkyhGAv5n\/s1600\/IMG_0191.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIt's no secret, I'm a carb-nut. If it wasn't for my health, I'd probably eat bread for all three meals, seven days a week. There's so many BREADS. So many ways to EAT IT. It's fantastic and horrible all at the same time. My favorite is multigrain with peanut butter, honey, banana, and cinnamon. UGH, I die.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhJmjgM-KlePNPpCF4lC7hPiSGX6bl-MciJYm37OT4VD1CzNuuqYLdvpRAZMgx9HHSy6zAKj-jHtWJ8u7a0R0DjcrLA6JXs-qbGt1JuLek2LVFb5TwH6nFc4OknKS7SGcaA8KwlP55UOk2A\/s1600\/IMG_0205.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhJmjgM-KlePNPpCF4lC7hPiSGX6bl-MciJYm37OT4VD1CzNuuqYLdvpRAZMgx9HHSy6zAKj-jHtWJ8u7a0R0DjcrLA6JXs-qbGt1JuLek2LVFb5TwH6nFc4OknKS7SGcaA8KwlP55UOk2A\/s1600\/IMG_0205.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThis morning, I got a mad craving for some carbage and some cinnamon raisin swirl bread sounded like it would just about hit the spot. But I'll let you in on a secret- yeast bread scares the bujeejees out of me. There's too many opportunities for things to go wrong. Not to sound like a perfectionist or anything, but I hate when things go wrong. {not a perfectionist. Pshh shhhht.}\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhiHYhqqV0Hmr73IW87ep50LtLI39AESS0nPa3fMOWAL_msfcJfulED15zS_r18wQX0TLSjoi8bsC_kyreOdIU82bztVeb4AyO4OLxgLLjkChGgRm9EVu0VDXchdO7hUcBL2l02jSMqPn5P\/s1600\/IMG_0197.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhiHYhqqV0Hmr73IW87ep50LtLI39AESS0nPa3fMOWAL_msfcJfulED15zS_r18wQX0TLSjoi8bsC_kyreOdIU82bztVeb4AyO4OLxgLLjkChGgRm9EVu0VDXchdO7hUcBL2l02jSMqPn5P\/s1600\/IMG_0197.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nOnce I decided there was no way on earth I was going to wait a million hours for some yeast to activate and dough to rise, I remembered this \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/01\/honey-wholewheat-cranberry-nut-bread.html\"\u003Ehoney wholewheat cranberry nut bread\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and changed it up a little bit to satisfy my cinnamon raisin craving. That stuff is what my carb-loaded dreams are made of. Homemade bread made in one bowl, in a matter of about 60 minutes and it's vegan? Count me in. Gimme the bread.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjC51Xgf_R_pZtC3_fb0-awtYn_Kh4YwLl-_79QkwNDahwlJMBczIcIkr77mGwmUf7YDUd65ED-aTBZ6RhIWueqt_9bslhJisDsRzP6W2Zr1ZEizDW_Vcyu9KIg2CKv_CTibF-KtPMPtWBE\/s1600\/IMG_0208.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjC51Xgf_R_pZtC3_fb0-awtYn_Kh4YwLl-_79QkwNDahwlJMBczIcIkr77mGwmUf7YDUd65ED-aTBZ6RhIWueqt_9bslhJisDsRzP6W2Zr1ZEizDW_Vcyu9KIg2CKv_CTibF-KtPMPtWBE\/s1600\/IMG_0208.JPG\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003Ewhole wheat cinnamon raisin quick bread {vegan}\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n3 c. wholewheat flour\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/2 c. oats\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n2 tsp. baking soda\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n2 1\/2 tsp. cinnamon\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 2\/3 c. non-dairy milk\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/3 c. pure honey\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n2 tbsp. canola oil\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/2 c. raisins\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nPreheat oven to 350ºF and grease and flour a bread pan. In a large bowl, whisk flour, oats, baking soda, and cinnamon. Add milk, honey, and oil. Stir until just combined. Gently fold in raisins and mix until evenly dispersed. Place dough in prepared pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely before removing from pan and slicing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/feeds\/7571532589737782928\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/03\/whole-wheat-cinnamon-raisin-quick-bread.html#comment-form","title":"11 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/7571532589737782928"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/7571532589737782928"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/03\/whole-wheat-cinnamon-raisin-quick-bread.html","title":"whole wheat cinnamon raisin quick bread"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sophie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/05735836935634692162"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhSKoz7H8tyb3c6Aqq4uuZC_bBtRFfZr4bo33eApbIz5F39Keg2Gy_elEBJtiyKIdI4JkHhWEEDzpigfk9RZWHd8TmxhK1scDBx0w4Bg9ALf-FfyF6H06c0CmZmmj2JSDM\/s220\/image.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhrNll9n_Pe4Zg6HjzMEMun7g0zijGUhfd9JITPU0sxOtrJFwCIr31HrteJzpeFfgNHFXuUVv9tCnyjxU-8AaRNpbI2BsTJH_K8D9p1CamgAm50f20kcWbBpPAwxcHxn8wzIGxCkyhGAv5n\/s72-c\/IMG_0191.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"11"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369800126315088687.post-7739088937720715696"},"published":{"$t":"2014-03-18T04:36:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-03-18T04:36:24.523-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"bars"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"brownies"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"chocolate"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"energy bites"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"gluten-free"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"no-bake"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"snacks"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vegan"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"no bake brownies with chocolate ganache"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjEJLTjNIa4UR7fum7oWsHrEDUR9uptdajsdA9NAuD4Hg1eR9X2Gr_lvTOOXqQU3CluK4pU7rWtmU7Ssdx_wrPXvzkvX3Z5yznD2Gp-uxQq9qUDpEpq8Rbv6cNZReeoQIGF5uMKiYyniVbF\/s1600\/IMG_9927.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjEJLTjNIa4UR7fum7oWsHrEDUR9uptdajsdA9NAuD4Hg1eR9X2Gr_lvTOOXqQU3CluK4pU7rWtmU7Ssdx_wrPXvzkvX3Z5yznD2Gp-uxQq9qUDpEpq8Rbv6cNZReeoQIGF5uMKiYyniVbF\/s1600\/IMG_9927.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nOh man. I am coming at you today, full-force, fudgey brownies, chocolate smudges all over my face {and arms and legs}, yelling REALLYLOUD with all my chocolate-induced energy and jubilee. This is a good day, my dear friends. A good day indeed.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nWe all know brownies are the lifeline for many. But when you live an emotional life *cough cough*, brownies probably shouldn't be on the menu every day if you still want to squeeze into those skinny jeans with out producing an impressive muffin top. HOWEVER. If we're eating raw brownies, then go at it. Eat them. They're amazing, satisfying, fudgey, and nourishing to your body. Chocolate for all!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg8vXTLLndat5Icn1tLR6BJZ5JX_foHIZDTA5At57cX435Frw_vkkwV72cxofr69uitsuIf-Ifeu1umeR6MFBRGC5OR8JyDI_D3ClN-j1PXXpAFL-Doyc60kSXdBuM6u1dV6B27AdpBJDo5\/s1600\/IMG_9944.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg8vXTLLndat5Icn1tLR6BJZ5JX_foHIZDTA5At57cX435Frw_vkkwV72cxofr69uitsuIf-Ifeu1umeR6MFBRGC5OR8JyDI_D3ClN-j1PXXpAFL-Doyc60kSXdBuM6u1dV6B27AdpBJDo5\/s1600\/IMG_9944.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAt first, I was just planning on making plain raw brownies. But then I decided to take it to a whole new level with some chocolate ganache made from coconut oil, cocoa powder, and maple syrup. Whisk it up until it thickens and at this point, it's probably you've died and gone to heaven. I drizzled the ganache over my brownies and had a little left over, so I decided to just smear it on there afterwards instead of putting it a \"container\" \"to save\" \"for another time\". Let's face it. It'd be in the fridge for about two minutes and then I'd be eating it with a spoon. Or better yet my fingaahhhhs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIt honestly irritates me when people are like \"EWW, I can't eat healthy because all you can eat is sticks and twigs and kale.\" But those people are doing something wrong! They're thinking about what they can't eat instead of making do with what they can. I'm not saying I'm just \"making do\" with these brownies though. They're more than satisfying, filling, and give the kind of energy that actually sticks around unlike the crashes that sugary sweets provide.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgfouxg_tlbfexdzcBTmJTgY0K9rRg8pI6OE9UjNWeV0Qd6N2eGRH2pqI465nrAKu7-eimEqxWINn5a0y9CQiNRpfk3vY3JCpSYxnzNkBdWwfQWB5ytB732SZc7Up5jV7gobQq3mCHE4bLS\/s1600\/IMG_9933.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgfouxg_tlbfexdzcBTmJTgY0K9rRg8pI6OE9UjNWeV0Qd6N2eGRH2pqI465nrAKu7-eimEqxWINn5a0y9CQiNRpfk3vY3JCpSYxnzNkBdWwfQWB5ytB732SZc7Up5jV7gobQq3mCHE4bLS\/s1600\/IMG_9933.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThese brownies can be whipped up in a flash, especially if you have a good food processor unlike me who has an average blender and has to grind the ingredients separately. They don't require too many ingredients and will definitely satisfy your chocolate cravings like no other. The ganache is optional, but… not really. After drizzling\/drenching the brownies with the ganache and chilling, the ganache firms up only slightly producing the fudgiest, most rich brownie of my dreams without even turning on the oven. Huzzah.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhZpyoH-IMAB5q4kgph_qlOtNpWYLAgA6YrKbV2IXANpSVu10TpZkqMss2pHSDDNOXGkj1PgPXJpd1y3bYyrER9R843tyT_YfzEX2qUgwefuzC2O_vtrW1d6BJY1-lkqbvVo1Tnrwcr2UyY\/s1600\/IMG_9921.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhZpyoH-IMAB5q4kgph_qlOtNpWYLAgA6YrKbV2IXANpSVu10TpZkqMss2pHSDDNOXGkj1PgPXJpd1y3bYyrER9R843tyT_YfzEX2qUgwefuzC2O_vtrW1d6BJY1-lkqbvVo1Tnrwcr2UyY\/s1600\/IMG_9921.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003Eno bake brownies with chocolate ganache {vegan \u0026amp; GF}\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nbrownies:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/3 c. raw almonds\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n2 tbsp. flax seeds\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/4 c. oats\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/2 c. chopped dates, tightly packed\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 tbsp. coconut oil\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n3 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 tbsp. maple syrup\/honey\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n2 tbsp. non-dairy milk\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nganache:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n2 tbsp. melted coconut oil\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 1\/2 tbsp. maple syrup\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nPlace all brownie ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse until evenly combined. If it seems to dry, you can add more milk and if it seems to wet, you can add more nuts or oats until it reaches the consistency you want. Press into a loaf pan lined with parchment paper. In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the ganache until smooth and slightly thickened. Drizzle over brownies. Slice into 6 bars or squares. Store covered in a freezer until serving.\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/feeds\/7739088937720715696\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/03\/no-bake-brownies-with-chocolate-ganache.html#comment-form","title":"12 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/7739088937720715696"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/7739088937720715696"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/03\/no-bake-brownies-with-chocolate-ganache.html","title":"no bake brownies with chocolate ganache"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sophie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/05735836935634692162"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhSKoz7H8tyb3c6Aqq4uuZC_bBtRFfZr4bo33eApbIz5F39Keg2Gy_elEBJtiyKIdI4JkHhWEEDzpigfk9RZWHd8TmxhK1scDBx0w4Bg9ALf-FfyF6H06c0CmZmmj2JSDM\/s220\/image.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjEJLTjNIa4UR7fum7oWsHrEDUR9uptdajsdA9NAuD4Hg1eR9X2Gr_lvTOOXqQU3CluK4pU7rWtmU7Ssdx_wrPXvzkvX3Z5yznD2Gp-uxQq9qUDpEpq8Rbv6cNZReeoQIGF5uMKiYyniVbF\/s72-c\/IMG_9927.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"12"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369800126315088687.post-6071327515940820520"},"published":{"$t":"2014-03-12T04:32:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-03-12T04:32:44.953-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"berry"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"coconut"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cookies"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"oatmeal"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"oats"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vegan"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"coconut, oatmeal, and cherry jam thumbprints"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgutsvSCdl8e1LuMs4QKiHy-ctEgRdV7nSiGjWRf0GX9NMHKFZ5a6cKPVAAu_ZZGVi21jjdpQ6S4SSCJf9l0eWl1YxkIJvCF_vbxg3dgpNUHi2VNlUqyWqjk0PbyxSpLIRW4b3rQsIa6ms-\/s1600\/IMG_9854.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgutsvSCdl8e1LuMs4QKiHy-ctEgRdV7nSiGjWRf0GX9NMHKFZ5a6cKPVAAu_ZZGVi21jjdpQ6S4SSCJf9l0eWl1YxkIJvCF_vbxg3dgpNUHi2VNlUqyWqjk0PbyxSpLIRW4b3rQsIa6ms-\/s1600\/IMG_9854.JPG\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\"You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.\" -Maya Angelou\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nSomething I've learned as of late is that creativity is not something that can be forced. It must come naturally. When we force ourselves into something, it becomes a chore, something we dread. When we learn to change our mindsets to enjoy the process of creating, there's something, I don't know what it is, that goes into our creation that makes it beautiful. WAIT. Eureka moment. That \u003Ci\u003Ething\u003C\/i\u003E is love and passion.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiQnCeHc1SUIdftmV_Uu-vWtH9luNHNAkOaFyN8pWCSGSuOMNNQs0K-n_CHw1HSdxl6RUhwvGPQwS8vykNle3TCOI5a_cAGiiqUqfqo1W4YeRLQHYbe0dunf7ZT2zo9Xyotv1VJpczUWRbk\/s1600\/IMG_9851.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiQnCeHc1SUIdftmV_Uu-vWtH9luNHNAkOaFyN8pWCSGSuOMNNQs0K-n_CHw1HSdxl6RUhwvGPQwS8vykNle3TCOI5a_cAGiiqUqfqo1W4YeRLQHYbe0dunf7ZT2zo9Xyotv1VJpczUWRbk\/s1600\/IMG_9851.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\nGood ideas don't necessarily come when you're expecting it. They come in the quiet of dark mornings with an equally dark mug of coffee. In the shower after a long, stressful day of your brain working overtime. On a walk, with your eyes glued to the beauty of your surroundings. They come when we are at peace, calm, and have a happy spirit about us. Nothing good comes from having a bad attitude, and that includes creativity.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgRbJDOeTtzEx4l7Ellpsh7weLYuOje0_pESVw_q4wPcvsIBPSPUXGlZr9n2vGn-or6xCeDR_Gs7ftiVwqqriLparn0pGOOQ1b1GJURsu-5c0UGgJHVmOJHVvyuN4IEfzNKWfjqmVNOe0um\/s1600\/IMG_9867.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgRbJDOeTtzEx4l7Ellpsh7weLYuOje0_pESVw_q4wPcvsIBPSPUXGlZr9n2vGn-or6xCeDR_Gs7ftiVwqqriLparn0pGOOQ1b1GJURsu-5c0UGgJHVmOJHVvyuN4IEfzNKWfjqmVNOe0um\/s1600\/IMG_9867.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nWhen we put our good ideas to work, with a happy attitude and a joyful heart, we create wonderful things. Keep a smile on your face through the process, accept your faults and failures, move on, and do whatever it is you do to the best of your abilities.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhdLYVGOGDKkhqzaUHKqueunORlj44aqnZzlWeoIovEEhCIuG2QzOO-zjxwV7CqoeIOoaMGCvxY0OepDqIGp3KFYoguhvZCFVlFc2x9H7JTb2qrLbpBA6JXHxQAgI8Ha6VC7kvMJm3DAKsJ\/s1600\/IMG_9844.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhdLYVGOGDKkhqzaUHKqueunORlj44aqnZzlWeoIovEEhCIuG2QzOO-zjxwV7CqoeIOoaMGCvxY0OepDqIGp3KFYoguhvZCFVlFc2x9H7JTb2qrLbpBA6JXHxQAgI8Ha6VC7kvMJm3DAKsJ\/s1600\/IMG_9844.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAs you've probably gathered, the context for all this creative chat is about my blog. I've noticed that when I take a step back and stop forcing myself to bake, photograph, write, and post, the creativity just flows. It comes naturally when I let go of all the expectations I have of myself that are way too high. These cookies came out of the blue. Actually, I lied. I was scrolling through my blog feed, I found \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sassy-kitchen.com\/home\/2014\/3\/7\/chestnutcookies\"\u003Ethese cookies\u003C\/a\u003E. I'd been having that itch to bake all day, not knowing really what it was I wanted to make. Until I saw those gorgeous photos and simple ingredients. DING DING DING.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThese cookies have a short ingredient list, are so simple, delicious, chewy, and lightly sweetened. The base of the cookies is amazing and I can just picture them going perfectly with a cup of coffee or tea.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgedqzIGZxa5A5_RAbFiDrVlETkLaQcL2D_Yy8s8m3u1Kh0tRGAqLuZNPpGMFVYyuMPrCHw7s84dDJ2C4OMtr-PW0BBf-xp6ckswhgA4ITJe5Do7N84FHqJF13J9wKkeKBYwnoJFoWI5FDv\/s1600\/IMG_9877.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgedqzIGZxa5A5_RAbFiDrVlETkLaQcL2D_Yy8s8m3u1Kh0tRGAqLuZNPpGMFVYyuMPrCHw7s84dDJ2C4OMtr-PW0BBf-xp6ckswhgA4ITJe5Do7N84FHqJF13J9wKkeKBYwnoJFoWI5FDv\/s1600\/IMG_9877.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003Ecoconut, oatmeal, and cherry jam thumbprints\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/2 c. oats\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/3 c. desiccated coconut\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n4 tbsp. melted coconut oil\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n3 1\/2 tbsp. maple syrup\/honey\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 tsp. vanilla extract\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n2 tbsp. flour\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\ndash of cinnamon\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\ncherry jam (you can sub any other kind of jam if you'd like)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\ngranola for sprinkling (optional)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nPreheat oven to 350ºF and grease or line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add coconut and oats into a blender and pulse until a flour forms. Pour into a bowl and add coconut oil, sweetener, vanilla, cinnamon, and flour. Stir until combined. Roll dough into balls, gently pressing your thumb into the centers. Place a small spoonful of jam (about a tsp. per cookie) in each imprint; sprinkle with granola if desired. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Let cool completely before transferring to a jar or container. Yields 9 small cookies.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgkSfBuWEWwnlHv8wdaP8OjWvRwl-E09peOfSrluVE9D0LG4oEZnSRPGfHUvQbhFeFM3HGDCD7MyYY26LF2uwdkxiV4lJ7WvX6vXn0udPmcxuntF9hEIVYRWkg2NkuaSU8VYCN3AOmKoLpN\/s1600\/IMG_9883.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgkSfBuWEWwnlHv8wdaP8OjWvRwl-E09peOfSrluVE9D0LG4oEZnSRPGfHUvQbhFeFM3HGDCD7MyYY26LF2uwdkxiV4lJ7WvX6vXn0udPmcxuntF9hEIVYRWkg2NkuaSU8VYCN3AOmKoLpN\/s1600\/IMG_9883.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/feeds\/6071327515940820520\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/03\/coconut-oatmeal-and-cherry-jam.html#comment-form","title":"25 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/6071327515940820520"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/6071327515940820520"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/03\/coconut-oatmeal-and-cherry-jam.html","title":"coconut, oatmeal, and cherry jam thumbprints"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sophie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/05735836935634692162"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhSKoz7H8tyb3c6Aqq4uuZC_bBtRFfZr4bo33eApbIz5F39Keg2Gy_elEBJtiyKIdI4JkHhWEEDzpigfk9RZWHd8TmxhK1scDBx0w4Bg9ALf-FfyF6H06c0CmZmmj2JSDM\/s220\/image.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgutsvSCdl8e1LuMs4QKiHy-ctEgRdV7nSiGjWRf0GX9NMHKFZ5a6cKPVAAu_ZZGVi21jjdpQ6S4SSCJf9l0eWl1YxkIJvCF_vbxg3dgpNUHi2VNlUqyWqjk0PbyxSpLIRW4b3rQsIa6ms-\/s72-c\/IMG_9854.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"25"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369800126315088687.post-1482561966093393614"},"published":{"$t":"2014-03-06T09:56:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-03-06T09:56:52.350-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"banana"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"breakfast"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"caramel"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"dates"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"no-bake"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"banoffee breakfast parfaits"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhOEKKtG4XqmCe7f8m-puSoCfsqv0Wc45h7N8kPThUKc_WpLXlDyPDgU0IJYJlH4_B0jwRr0-X7uoUxFumTPzolZsSJL_UjwqdriPsh5lnOl7sDiC_So54WgVqMjQRJXNXpZ8NQ7tF7yG3E\/s1600\/IMG_9713.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhOEKKtG4XqmCe7f8m-puSoCfsqv0Wc45h7N8kPThUKc_WpLXlDyPDgU0IJYJlH4_B0jwRr0-X7uoUxFumTPzolZsSJL_UjwqdriPsh5lnOl7sDiC_So54WgVqMjQRJXNXpZ8NQ7tF7yG3E\/s1600\/IMG_9713.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI've been thinking about my blog a lot lately the last couple of weeks, evaluating what I'm really doing. I felt as if what started as a fun hobby became a chore that I didn't want to do. I hate it, but I was whipping out lots of content, but was it good? Did I actually like it? Was I having fun putting it together? No. I was feeling in such a rut and I didn't know what direction I was heading. It crossed my mind to delete my blog, live life, and bake just for the fun of it like normal people do. But I've put 3 years of my time and creativity into this space and I would hate to undo all of my hard work.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg09exMFlXE_vJVXxpeE_JSGci4_XFXPT3Zv71BLwhBXZMGxsKdHAoYHQznzjCPQcsct8xGrxmqoDKgeIXITTwp48rWYSibvB_lVXs237gBV8qP-hrBc-YocytJr4oDQFKMxcYR3YbVnpxV\/s1600\/IMG_9699.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg09exMFlXE_vJVXxpeE_JSGci4_XFXPT3Zv71BLwhBXZMGxsKdHAoYHQznzjCPQcsct8xGrxmqoDKgeIXITTwp48rWYSibvB_lVXs237gBV8qP-hrBc-YocytJr4oDQFKMxcYR3YbVnpxV\/s1600\/IMG_9699.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAlthough I won't be deleting my blog anytime soon, I'm feeling like it's a good idea to take a step back and blog only when I feel like it, when I'm really enjoying it. I need to get used to the feeling of baking for baking's sake, not whipping out the camera or writing things down every time I'm in the kitchen. My goal is to put more thought into my content, post only the really good recipes, the ones with the pictures I love, even if that means only posting every couple of weeks! So that's what I'm going to do. It feels good to have a plan and to take a step back.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg9n_5nIu-67n7zsIszO79CVLaRf4XkaC2hPXIWrk56-Hj8SWEN9A4kFMXMTjGxXdmJh7RO2fFZ4JxAc0cpgVYXqAzw1ZG8fy0W9_0E1BGAZU86wjKNaxsG-QLBzbG4uI0R526ONEQc4Scy\/s1600\/IMG_9719.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg9n_5nIu-67n7zsIszO79CVLaRf4XkaC2hPXIWrk56-Hj8SWEN9A4kFMXMTjGxXdmJh7RO2fFZ4JxAc0cpgVYXqAzw1ZG8fy0W9_0E1BGAZU86wjKNaxsG-QLBzbG4uI0R526ONEQc4Scy\/s1600\/IMG_9719.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAll of that aside, let's talk about breakfast. I'm a breakfast enthusiast {that's putting it mildly.} and really don't understand those people who just forget to have breakfast. LIKE WHAT? That's like forgetting to breathe. Every morning, it's a choice between oatmeal, smoothies, toast, or granola. Pretty much 97% of the time, I lean towards the classic granola and banana. And since I'm also a dessert nut and lover of date caramel, why not combine all of the above to form a hearty breakfast or dessert. Or dinner.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nMy original plan was to make this recipe vegan by using whipped coconut cream in the layers. I read somewhere not to use light coconut milk and realized only after taking my can out of the fridge, that's what I had used. So basically I just had a refrigerated can of coconut milk. Fun. I decided to compromise by using greek yogurt instead {GASP.} Then there's some homemade granola which I almost always have laying around, a quick date caramel sauce, and sliced bananas. Layer it all up in cute little jars or glasses and HEYO. You just won the freaking adorable breakfast slash dessert award. Congrats.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEincYG4L9hqKc-7fzwjWGaJrow39EnGv9zD2H2O_l2kRftBuS47_R8QhvJ4GHeTedgH16I_BMH8a3erlnezH_3QFID4RO4hL614sCt-0e2DL-Jma5D6kAHeQ4RIsZhf8ueqIlhnNPVYjaHq\/s1600\/IMG_9730.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEincYG4L9hqKc-7fzwjWGaJrow39EnGv9zD2H2O_l2kRftBuS47_R8QhvJ4GHeTedgH16I_BMH8a3erlnezH_3QFID4RO4hL614sCt-0e2DL-Jma5D6kAHeQ4RIsZhf8ueqIlhnNPVYjaHq\/s1600\/IMG_9730.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003Ebanoffee breakfast parfaits\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\ndate caramel:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/2 c. chopped dates, soaked in hot water and drained\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 tsp. vanilla extract\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 tbsp. maple syrup\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/2 c. milk\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\ntopping:\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1-2 bananas, sliced\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n3\/4 c. plain greek yogurt\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n3\/4 c. granola\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nTo prepare the caramel, blend dates, vanilla, maple syrup, and milk until smooth. Pour into a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 5-10 minutes. Let cool. To prepare the parfaits, layer granola on the bottom of two jars. Layer with yogurt, banana slices, and caramel. Repeat until the jars are filled. If desired, top with lid and store jars in refrigerator for 3-5 days.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/feeds\/1482561966093393614\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/03\/banoffee-breakfast-parfaits.html#comment-form","title":"10 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/1482561966093393614"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/1482561966093393614"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/03\/banoffee-breakfast-parfaits.html","title":"banoffee breakfast parfaits"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sophie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/05735836935634692162"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhSKoz7H8tyb3c6Aqq4uuZC_bBtRFfZr4bo33eApbIz5F39Keg2Gy_elEBJtiyKIdI4JkHhWEEDzpigfk9RZWHd8TmxhK1scDBx0w4Bg9ALf-FfyF6H06c0CmZmmj2JSDM\/s220\/image.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhOEKKtG4XqmCe7f8m-puSoCfsqv0Wc45h7N8kPThUKc_WpLXlDyPDgU0IJYJlH4_B0jwRr0-X7uoUxFumTPzolZsSJL_UjwqdriPsh5lnOl7sDiC_So54WgVqMjQRJXNXpZ8NQ7tF7yG3E\/s72-c\/IMG_9713.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"10"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369800126315088687.post-1620593971863431946"},"published":{"$t":"2014-02-28T04:12:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-28T04:12:55.198-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"breakfast"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"brownies"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"chocolate"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"granola"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"snacks"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vegan"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"brownie batter granola"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhm_AuncyebUSE7l7B5cLaLS3vTGreky34jwq0d5PNqV3lpeUy7GpOWX86Nv_sb1J6Wf_FJYpc1Pwq8tAAi03h9PeEp86aUcGYnBRqn3ZbP1KIrpZ9GHg-32UOP0lvkC3SbKrH_Y3ng5mtF\/s1600\/IMG_9530.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhm_AuncyebUSE7l7B5cLaLS3vTGreky34jwq0d5PNqV3lpeUy7GpOWX86Nv_sb1J6Wf_FJYpc1Pwq8tAAi03h9PeEp86aUcGYnBRqn3ZbP1KIrpZ9GHg-32UOP0lvkC3SbKrH_Y3ng5mtF\/s1600\/IMG_9530.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nSome days just kind of suck. Some days are called \"Mondays.\" Some days you have a bunch of science homework to catch up on and suddenly it's like your science books just grabbed a pair of shoes and waddled right out of your sight. Some days your brothers are so loud and your sister is screaming and you need to get work done, but your brain can't read more than two words before having to start over. Some days your house is filled with loud little hooligans that have really high pitched laughs. Some days it's pouring rain outside so you can't leave your house. Some days your brother finishes the tub of hummus you wanted to stress-eat. Some days you feel like you want to scream in the face of every human.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhGjUjwgWcqjxCQYlzniamVZ8ZEC3uWBbW4rIS_wXTWTA_6KI21dvAHlEhk1FFh84rfCgs_kgt4Ja0G2yes28WIqt-QoglEPO82k6WD4XHjRu2EHD6M_0vqcbGpZMA35Q0_ynzISAvau06e\/s1600\/IMG_9519.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhGjUjwgWcqjxCQYlzniamVZ8ZEC3uWBbW4rIS_wXTWTA_6KI21dvAHlEhk1FFh84rfCgs_kgt4Ja0G2yes28WIqt-QoglEPO82k6WD4XHjRu2EHD6M_0vqcbGpZMA35Q0_ynzISAvau06e\/s1600\/IMG_9519.JPG\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nBut alas! There is hope. And that hope… Is chocolate. It never disappoints and never fails to lift your emotions a tad.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nMondays always suck for me so it's no surprise most of my baking (and chocolate consumption.) occurs on Monday afternoons. It's my stress-reliever. When my brothers leave the house and I have a few minutes to gather my thoughts, in to the kitchen I go. Grab a bowl. Grab some jars from the cupboards. Produce something delicious. And then eat way too much of that said something delicious. (Chocolate granola fueled runs are the BEST. Endless energy, no joke.) It's really amazing what a yummy snack and a sweaty workout can do to a person's wellbeing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgkoQct-7W47Os9ubFFMOmYXZSBpsVzBB3ZOSctZ7mB7OPXHW1Ri76z-X8jOYZc_tbBoA7qjZ52ytubNhO96eo6QyFWX-8iV7Gykk_tCcPjasw-8eyQoFUysWXOi_jeGb5QJ1kYT0-UHJFU\/s1600\/IMG_9531.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgkoQct-7W47Os9ubFFMOmYXZSBpsVzBB3ZOSctZ7mB7OPXHW1Ri76z-X8jOYZc_tbBoA7qjZ52ytubNhO96eo6QyFWX-8iV7Gykk_tCcPjasw-8eyQoFUysWXOi_jeGb5QJ1kYT0-UHJFU\/s1600\/IMG_9531.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThis granola is nothing short of amazing and I'm not just throwing around words when I say that it tastes like brownie batter. The dark brown sugar and touch of molasses aren't all up in your face, but add a really nice, dark sweetness. It's crunchy, crispy, and chunky, sure to satisfy any early morning chocolate cravings. Or chocolate cravings any time of day, really.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEghoA3gbSKxgxqsrAdM2Lci_PZDTkzxWZ8K2KLSXRsJ3ZqCkXw0mrUE_YiJbXqSV04HXw1-TdM__jJBLEYnnvWg2wTEq-KPDLd4rEXNu3O5r4yqwMkPTZDnZWfP67xFkJa1Ay0wkQu5SylJ\/s1600\/IMG_9539.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEghoA3gbSKxgxqsrAdM2Lci_PZDTkzxWZ8K2KLSXRsJ3ZqCkXw0mrUE_YiJbXqSV04HXw1-TdM__jJBLEYnnvWg2wTEq-KPDLd4rEXNu3O5r4yqwMkPTZDnZWfP67xFkJa1Ay0wkQu5SylJ\/s1600\/IMG_9539.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003Ebrownie batter granola {GF \u0026amp; Vegan}\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 1\/3 c. oats\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/4 c. wheatgerm\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/4 c. ground flax\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n6 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n3 tbsp. dark brown sugar\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/4 c. canola oil\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n3 tbsp. molasses\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 tsp. vanilla extract\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nPreheat oven to 350ºF and grease or line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk oats, wheatgerm, flax, and cocoa powder. Add brown sugar, oil, molasses, and vanilla. Stir until evenly combined. Pour onto prepared baking sheet and spread in an even layer. Bake for 25-30 minutes stirring once throughout at about the 15 minute mark. Let cool completely before transferring to an airtight container or jar.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/feeds\/1620593971863431946\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/02\/brownie-batter-granola.html#comment-form","title":"6 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/1620593971863431946"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/1620593971863431946"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/02\/brownie-batter-granola.html","title":"brownie batter granola"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sophie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/05735836935634692162"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhSKoz7H8tyb3c6Aqq4uuZC_bBtRFfZr4bo33eApbIz5F39Keg2Gy_elEBJtiyKIdI4JkHhWEEDzpigfk9RZWHd8TmxhK1scDBx0w4Bg9ALf-FfyF6H06c0CmZmmj2JSDM\/s220\/image.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhm_AuncyebUSE7l7B5cLaLS3vTGreky34jwq0d5PNqV3lpeUy7GpOWX86Nv_sb1J6Wf_FJYpc1Pwq8tAAi03h9PeEp86aUcGYnBRqn3ZbP1KIrpZ9GHg-32UOP0lvkC3SbKrH_Y3ng5mtF\/s72-c\/IMG_9530.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"6"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369800126315088687.post-3232967989545745684"},"published":{"$t":"2014-02-24T22:34:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-24T22:34:48.782-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"chocolate"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cookies"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vegan"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"chunky wholewheat dark chocolate chunk cookies (vegan)"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEioUAJ9kXGHns-yv3ehyjpuNx8bdx7GZKaxswuWYTknBpUmWt8MB8OAH3Gt9uKk0GZzP9ovA6SQcWIB8DowwA9ilUJlPNhkoYKw0tDAl7vO_e3_oeWtjY04Zw_qFjmZJr02pqPZRBnvEIKn\/s1600\/IMG_9393.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEioUAJ9kXGHns-yv3ehyjpuNx8bdx7GZKaxswuWYTknBpUmWt8MB8OAH3Gt9uKk0GZzP9ovA6SQcWIB8DowwA9ilUJlPNhkoYKw0tDAl7vO_e3_oeWtjY04Zw_qFjmZJr02pqPZRBnvEIKn\/s1600\/IMG_9393.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nLet's talk about important things. And by talk, I mean me sitting behind a computer, clickity-clacking away at some words my invisible internet friends will read. And by important things I mean cookies. Duh, what else?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI have been on the search for a healthy chocolate chip cookie that actually resembled a chocolate chip cookie for forever. It's like my heart's desire. My life's purpose.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nTurns out, it's pretty dang hard to make good cookies without eggs or dairy. I've tried all kinds of fats (banana, yogurt, date paste, peanut butter) and nothing comes close. They always turn out kind of… Spongey? Muffiny? Definitely not anywhere near what you want your cookies to be.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg2k3bJd_1It5JTMvK_5zuHTvuKyTBw8fO1FRUxfXhtsn7xgkng2-3Ta43KedKTR59chKXPq56LlVEA9wobIVPJonMaD3cLj8M5nNebCpIzwDKQC5q_YVQd1ioJzt2SaVeWN2XsqpCY1Vi0\/s1600\/IMG_9397.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg2k3bJd_1It5JTMvK_5zuHTvuKyTBw8fO1FRUxfXhtsn7xgkng2-3Ta43KedKTR59chKXPq56LlVEA9wobIVPJonMaD3cLj8M5nNebCpIzwDKQC5q_YVQd1ioJzt2SaVeWN2XsqpCY1Vi0\/s1600\/IMG_9397.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThen all of a sudden, I was like \"YOOOO. Why have I not used oil?\" I was reading about healthy oils the other day (I'm a health-food geek.) and canola oil is one of the best out there! It has the least amount of saturated fats- the bad kind- even less than olive oil! It's packed full of unsaturated fats and good-for-you fatty acids. Let's get on this thaaaaaaang.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI rushed into the kitchen to give my idea ago and produced these great nuggets of my dreams. These cookies nailed my chocolate chip cookie craving in the BUTT. I may or may not have devoured one or three straight from the oven all cave-woman-like. I get so excited when I have a success in the kitchen, I just can't help myself!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi0bKtQgJjyifa4NxwBVtdKlcWNLBBsDgfJmH9aQlgUGpRc4zE1OucBYE6pTay8ijrhsukWlA7MXyvklFlmNLsuyradaRRtK0F5ZztqPPJrmlImNPr39hrbDGaHYp2S_hVQ5pMPho1MM0ZO\/s1600\/IMG_9389.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi0bKtQgJjyifa4NxwBVtdKlcWNLBBsDgfJmH9aQlgUGpRc4zE1OucBYE6pTay8ijrhsukWlA7MXyvklFlmNLsuyradaRRtK0F5ZztqPPJrmlImNPr39hrbDGaHYp2S_hVQ5pMPho1MM0ZO\/s1600\/IMG_9389.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThese cookies are chunky, puffy, chewy, and NOT cakey. There's a difference between puffy and cakey, you know. Not really sure what it IS exactly, but there is difference. My family loved these cookies {although they weren't really fans of the 85% chocolate I used, making weird faces like they'd just sucked on a lemon rind.} The weird thing was, my dad claimed he'd love the cookie plain. Like wholewheat cookies without anything in them? I don't really understand.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nBottom line, MAKE THESE COOKIES. They're kind of amazing, hearty, and vegan. The best thing about vegan baking is that you can eat the dough and feel no shame. Also breakfast. Cookies. For. Breakfast. HEYOOO.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh6n3Q4_rDuEhbFE75sYVSawc3aro-3eqmi68I3VAJYdF8vEn4tJF1tCaroKCCrWYWIZnumPzXB5QzDMcIgw-4zLOdkPwrQ5lgkjYjaXdU-j5G8DNtQoHgXuuUVMWZJvguP_cT0eutFdRfJ\/s1600\/IMG_9392.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh6n3Q4_rDuEhbFE75sYVSawc3aro-3eqmi68I3VAJYdF8vEn4tJF1tCaroKCCrWYWIZnumPzXB5QzDMcIgw-4zLOdkPwrQ5lgkjYjaXdU-j5G8DNtQoHgXuuUVMWZJvguP_cT0eutFdRfJ\/s1600\/IMG_9392.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"425\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003Echunky wholewheat dark chocolate chunk cookies (vegan)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 flax egg (1.5 tbsp. ground flax seed + 2 tbsp. water) or regular egg for non-vegan\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n6 tbsp. maple syrup\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 tsp. vanilla extract\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n2 tbsp. non-dairy milk\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/4 c. canola oil\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n3 tbsp. pure white sugar\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 1\/2 c. wholewheat flour\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 1\/2 tsp. baking powder\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 tsp. sea salt\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/4 c. chopped dark chocolate (I used 85%)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nPreheat oven to 350ºF and grease or line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk the flax egg, maple syrup, oil, sugar, milk, and vanilla. Add flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir until smooth and combined. Fold in chocolate chunks and stir until evenly distributed throughout. Scoop batter onto prepared cookie sheet and bake for about 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool before removing to a wire rack with a spatula. Yields about 12 cookies.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/feeds\/3232967989545745684\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/02\/chunky-wholewheat-dark-chocolate-chunk.html#comment-form","title":"10 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/3232967989545745684"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/3232967989545745684"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/02\/chunky-wholewheat-dark-chocolate-chunk.html","title":"chunky wholewheat dark chocolate chunk cookies (vegan)"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sophie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/05735836935634692162"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhSKoz7H8tyb3c6Aqq4uuZC_bBtRFfZr4bo33eApbIz5F39Keg2Gy_elEBJtiyKIdI4JkHhWEEDzpigfk9RZWHd8TmxhK1scDBx0w4Bg9ALf-FfyF6H06c0CmZmmj2JSDM\/s220\/image.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEioUAJ9kXGHns-yv3ehyjpuNx8bdx7GZKaxswuWYTknBpUmWt8MB8OAH3Gt9uKk0GZzP9ovA6SQcWIB8DowwA9ilUJlPNhkoYKw0tDAl7vO_e3_oeWtjY04Zw_qFjmZJr02pqPZRBnvEIKn\/s72-c\/IMG_9393.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"10"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369800126315088687.post-8681164012374789264"},"published":{"$t":"2014-02-21T07:16:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-21T07:16:52.759-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"breakfast"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"coconut"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"gluten-free"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lemon"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"muffins"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vegan"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"coconut lemon poppyseed muffins"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgVhOurqZfmm5IxInDoWtQgVhet2UxSD8RL-ZUIdp7msbhdWjRZvENe-i9yf3zvTzUTozRT9gI1lMv8IPJPGmIGI-kg6qCx2a3QdG_nwjPVlstoHJfdYyg9Eps7FEpemrHhZQEk2n4oh_Da\/s1600\/IMG_9243.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgVhOurqZfmm5IxInDoWtQgVhet2UxSD8RL-ZUIdp7msbhdWjRZvENe-i9yf3zvTzUTozRT9gI1lMv8IPJPGmIGI-kg6qCx2a3QdG_nwjPVlstoHJfdYyg9Eps7FEpemrHhZQEk2n4oh_Da\/s1600\/IMG_9243.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI was afraid these muffins didn't have a future as a published blog post. I was so excited to bake these and the batter was seriously amazing {IT'S VEGAAAAAN!!!}, so I knew they were at least going to taste great.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nBut when I popped them in the oven, for some odd reason, they did not rise into the beautifully round, domed muffins I was envisioning. Instead, I got some flat, lifeless looking things. \u0026nbsp;When I took them out to cool, the paper cups were pulling away from the muffins and I was like yay close to losing my mind and falling into a crying pile of Sophie on the kitchen floor.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIt'd been a pretty horrible day, and I did not need a baking fail to top it all off. I look for therapy in baking! NOT MORE STRESS. If I was wanting more stress, I'd have studied for that quiz and that test that were technically due yesterday.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjJ_psBSiMNmrFWbkPY6cCq2ZiFXLO_rvyYZZkpyHFftfr71D75Fsiyfua-KRRElJHBGEMKVtr23u9cbCh6gCiq__IBlztNjV5KjQdmmzeD1ttB5y8xkWCoOYE999k845F0sXMKMZDsEoLo\/s1600\/IMG_9250.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjJ_psBSiMNmrFWbkPY6cCq2ZiFXLO_rvyYZZkpyHFftfr71D75Fsiyfua-KRRElJHBGEMKVtr23u9cbCh6gCiq__IBlztNjV5KjQdmmzeD1ttB5y8xkWCoOYE999k845F0sXMKMZDsEoLo\/s1600\/IMG_9250.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nHOWEVER. All hope was not lost. When I tasted one I literally said \"How the heck are these vegan and gluten-free?\" Guys, they taste amazing. AMAZING. Fresh, lemony, zingy, coconut-y, and just lightly sweetened.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThe texture is also SPOT ON, and you'd never be able to tell that they're made from gluten-free flour. I think I added the perfect flour ratios.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nSo since the texture AND the taste were so divine, I figured I'd let go of my dome-shaped-muffin-filled dreams because even my mom sampled these and loved them, saying I should post them.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj54BGNnkkE-p_G7lXn0q_ZvlaqW1_jBsPNHxKeurkDIMzFBtvj1pkt9TrfvX3Mz5nmtcU0P-RHiJZ0p5_j9CYAS0UVJ8wUIXW94DtiVUBgHp-cXCFRAR691nJrX-b1pyuudqJenjoOAr-S\/s1600\/IMG_9246.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj54BGNnkkE-p_G7lXn0q_ZvlaqW1_jBsPNHxKeurkDIMzFBtvj1pkt9TrfvX3Mz5nmtcU0P-RHiJZ0p5_j9CYAS0UVJ8wUIXW94DtiVUBgHp-cXCFRAR691nJrX-b1pyuudqJenjoOAr-S\/s1600\/IMG_9246.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI like pretty food, so I did all that I could to try to make these look appealing. I removed the paper cups because WHY did they pull away from the muffins, I do not know. It was weird. That made them a lot easier on the eyes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nBut ya know what? Some foods are butt-ugly, but they taste fantastic. And that is these muffins.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiJ6szbiFSTqb648gOK9037Gz-ObY_SqETr187hP8NEQ8JHirMYQ3y2H4wu08qKtmdphleFvEqzbfHVGivACdxesr9FGcbtRea4yFpTHnd0O6P8JBdW4ANgINij6ojAXeM3luDlk4CRiMSA\/s1600\/IMG_9266.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiJ6szbiFSTqb648gOK9037Gz-ObY_SqETr187hP8NEQ8JHirMYQ3y2H4wu08qKtmdphleFvEqzbfHVGivACdxesr9FGcbtRea4yFpTHnd0O6P8JBdW4ANgINij6ojAXeM3luDlk4CRiMSA\/s1600\/IMG_9266.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003Ecoconut lemon poppyseed muffins {GF \u0026amp; Vegan}\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/4 c. corn flour\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 c. ground oat flour\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n3\/4 c. sorghum flour\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/4 c. tapioca flour\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 tbsp. baking powder\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 tbsp. poppy seeds\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n3\/4 c. coconut milk\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/4 c. lemon juice\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/2 c. canola oil\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n2 tbsp. pure maple syrup\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/2 c. sugar\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n2 tsp. vanilla extract\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n2 tbsp. lemon zest\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\nPreheat oven to 375º and grease or line a muffin tin; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk flours, baking powder, and poppy seeds until combined. Add coconut milk, lemon juice, oil, maple syrup, sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest. Stir until smooth. Scoop batter into prepared muffin tin. Bake for 25-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/feeds\/8681164012374789264\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/02\/coconut-lemon-poppyseed-muffins.html#comment-form","title":"9 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/8681164012374789264"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/8681164012374789264"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/02\/coconut-lemon-poppyseed-muffins.html","title":"coconut lemon poppyseed muffins"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sophie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/05735836935634692162"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhSKoz7H8tyb3c6Aqq4uuZC_bBtRFfZr4bo33eApbIz5F39Keg2Gy_elEBJtiyKIdI4JkHhWEEDzpigfk9RZWHd8TmxhK1scDBx0w4Bg9ALf-FfyF6H06c0CmZmmj2JSDM\/s220\/image.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgVhOurqZfmm5IxInDoWtQgVhet2UxSD8RL-ZUIdp7msbhdWjRZvENe-i9yf3zvTzUTozRT9gI1lMv8IPJPGmIGI-kg6qCx2a3QdG_nwjPVlstoHJfdYyg9Eps7FEpemrHhZQEk2n4oh_Da\/s72-c\/IMG_9243.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"9"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369800126315088687.post-2222186412112390087"},"published":{"$t":"2014-02-17T03:23:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-17T03:23:26.015-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"bars"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"berry"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"gluten-free"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"peanut butter"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vegan"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"PB\u0026J crumb bars"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi0GZt-B7NNVXQeILB7Y5pmZY18ugu_yzz0J_XdgNdk_3HbJ5UZ_jryNc8PVBDlGZXJm1NU0JsJDFiNz_CyNY6_txb_j43Yymture0pT25wU1Q49K61n28pWNCSN9kA-EME_tzpUtQpPdWj\/s1600\/IMG_9025.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi0GZt-B7NNVXQeILB7Y5pmZY18ugu_yzz0J_XdgNdk_3HbJ5UZ_jryNc8PVBDlGZXJm1NU0JsJDFiNz_CyNY6_txb_j43Yymture0pT25wU1Q49K61n28pWNCSN9kA-EME_tzpUtQpPdWj\/s1600\/IMG_9025.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThese bars have been on my to-bake list for quite a long time. Isn't it the best feeling to check things off a list? Whether it be school assignments, miles to run, or things to make, it feels good to get things done. I'm definitely one of those people who gets high off of the a sense of productivity and accomplishment.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAnyways, when we were out of town a few weeks ago, I found this cute, dinky little store that had a bunch of health food. I got some gluten-free flours I was excited {maybe a little tooooooo excited.} to try out. At first I was a little worried these flours would turn out gummy textures like some other GF flours. Um EW, you guys. In case you didn't know, gummy cookies and bars are not a good situation.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgJJuBhXGKj0uJpdBe1RhmkMQjymDcq6HfS_tTDb23GRgTj2cgi2_kgBgmk2smVXs4_tQPDXGRFbgpJj1_BdYvSsPBlUBUELHLWJv6C33xdcoVAt3sV15rctw16S1Ki1ASMjoL7nBlHZiyH\/s1600\/IMG_9004.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgJJuBhXGKj0uJpdBe1RhmkMQjymDcq6HfS_tTDb23GRgTj2cgi2_kgBgmk2smVXs4_tQPDXGRFbgpJj1_BdYvSsPBlUBUELHLWJv6C33xdcoVAt3sV15rctw16S1Ki1ASMjoL7nBlHZiyH\/s1600\/IMG_9004.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhljHE_YJLkyxzwNK5v_oPtiVOcyp_FueFcfMlBSfSwW8npmOp2cfarOVUWNNDsaTg1ToxiyQyczu8Y_0txU5S8DQE_4XHSZjYQnmZ3XlInjWdXsIkzKUsbodK0AvDwfq6mIAVZiTy4k3NG\/s1600\/IMG_9017.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhljHE_YJLkyxzwNK5v_oPtiVOcyp_FueFcfMlBSfSwW8npmOp2cfarOVUWNNDsaTg1ToxiyQyczu8Y_0txU5S8DQE_4XHSZjYQnmZ3XlInjWdXsIkzKUsbodK0AvDwfq6mIAVZiTy4k3NG\/s1600\/IMG_9017.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nWell those flours delivered! No gumminess and you'd never know they were gluten-free. I ended up making these bars both gluten-free AND vegan. I was feeling rather adventurous. Living on the edge. My family LOVED these bars and as we all know, they're the real stamp of approval. My brothers and my dad inhaled these and claimed they were the best bars I'd ever made. {I've kinda made a lot of bars in my day, so…} I said I'd keep my lips shut, but ended up blurting out that they were gluten-free and vegan. My dad's reply was \"Oh don't tell me that bad stuff.\" It's not bad, it's good, believe it or not. But to each their own.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThese bars are simple, require only a few easy ingredients, are healthy, naturally sweetened, gluten-free, and vegan. They're chewy and crumbly {the good crumbly}, and taste like a peanut butter and jelly SANDWICH. It's been way too long since I've had one of those. But now I can have them in the form of these bars! They make great snacks or if we're being real here. BREAKFAST. Dewwwitttttt.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj7-x3fOTqGVBsZ1GLukxkEVIohpr5vEz4ayhrCaFXQo3d63JMarimrcibCjcD_0viZ9n-jc06prVFpfal3EQxucexPh96e3eyhSn2Rc_bTGe0TGPswmOhoMMWUfu0BKPxT40hkvT8uwzC-\/s1600\/IMG_9028.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj7-x3fOTqGVBsZ1GLukxkEVIohpr5vEz4ayhrCaFXQo3d63JMarimrcibCjcD_0viZ9n-jc06prVFpfal3EQxucexPh96e3eyhSn2Rc_bTGe0TGPswmOhoMMWUfu0BKPxT40hkvT8uwzC-\/s1600\/IMG_9028.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003EPB\u0026amp; J crumb bars {vegan \u0026amp; GF}\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n3\/4 c. peanut butter\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/3 c. honey\/maple syrup\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 tsp. vanilla extract\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/4 c. tapioca flour\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/3 c. sorghum flour\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n3\/4 c. oats, divided\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 tsp. baking soda\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/4 c. jam {I used cherry}\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nPreheat oven to 350ºF and grease or line a 9x13 in. pan. In a large bowl, whisk peanut butter, vanilla, and sweetener. Add flours, baking powder, and 1\/2 c. of the oats. Press about 3\/4 of the dough evenly into prepared pan. Spread jam in an even layer, keeping about an inch away from the sides. Add the rest of the oats to the remaining dough. Crumble on top of the bars and bake for 10-15 minutes. Let cool before slicing. Yields about 12 squares.\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/feeds\/2222186412112390087\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/02\/pb-crumb-bars.html#comment-form","title":"11 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/2222186412112390087"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/2222186412112390087"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/02\/pb-crumb-bars.html","title":"PB\u0026J crumb bars"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sophie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/05735836935634692162"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhSKoz7H8tyb3c6Aqq4uuZC_bBtRFfZr4bo33eApbIz5F39Keg2Gy_elEBJtiyKIdI4JkHhWEEDzpigfk9RZWHd8TmxhK1scDBx0w4Bg9ALf-FfyF6H06c0CmZmmj2JSDM\/s220\/image.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi0GZt-B7NNVXQeILB7Y5pmZY18ugu_yzz0J_XdgNdk_3HbJ5UZ_jryNc8PVBDlGZXJm1NU0JsJDFiNz_CyNY6_txb_j43Yymture0pT25wU1Q49K61n28pWNCSN9kA-EME_tzpUtQpPdWj\/s72-c\/IMG_9025.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"11"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369800126315088687.post-1208445696782588624"},"published":{"$t":"2014-02-13T03:52:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-13T03:52:28.328-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"banana"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"breakfast"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"chocolate"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"muffins"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vegan"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"chocolate chocolate chunk banana muffins"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg8tIwjxg-KmXGSRBCeBb2BsGNlRZNd04pbixpgf7q14ijEek92YWeMvAeGVYUGPOsuXnUoCP1sBpMYyNW7ilcN6jQNuETTJCbEdsk53JhF6ZeO2krsp3OzezbciCPKprAjr-oxiDyK-5k1\/s1600\/IMG_8869.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg8tIwjxg-KmXGSRBCeBb2BsGNlRZNd04pbixpgf7q14ijEek92YWeMvAeGVYUGPOsuXnUoCP1sBpMYyNW7ilcN6jQNuETTJCbEdsk53JhF6ZeO2krsp3OzezbciCPKprAjr-oxiDyK-5k1\/s1600\/IMG_8869.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nWe were out of town for about five days last week, road tripping. Africa-style. Road tripping in 'Frica is not the same as in America, let me assure you. There aren't Starbucks to stop at every 10 miles. You can go hundreds of miles without seeing a single being. If you have to pee, you either have to hold it or go amongst the snakes and hyenas. There are lots and lots and lots and lots and lots and lots of pot holes. Did I mention there are a lot of potholes? After our driving, I felt like my insides were still shaking in there. It's a weird dealio.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhHL-F57Xoy7nZ8JPp2U_LlycClowAtR1OtWDTMe7cPh5N5pxR_TGLD9kuW1Yfqozn9dPXCFqi3kn1Ht4gz8Kfaet-01Og6dUzQYSIXweWWkuqP9nEy8mP8wo5Bz-V87a6hechc6uKHRjt3\/s1600\/IMG_8936.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhHL-F57Xoy7nZ8JPp2U_LlycClowAtR1OtWDTMe7cPh5N5pxR_TGLD9kuW1Yfqozn9dPXCFqi3kn1Ht4gz8Kfaet-01Og6dUzQYSIXweWWkuqP9nEy8mP8wo5Bz-V87a6hechc6uKHRjt3\/s1600\/IMG_8936.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nOne of the things I miss the most while being away from home is my food. {Amongst other things like, sleeping in my own bed, going to the gym, being with my doggy, and if we're being totally honest here, I don't have to wear pants. The things we take for granted.} Did you know vegetable-withdrawl is a thing? IT IS. Throughout the trip, my health-food cravings ended up with me laying in bed right before we left for dinner, shoving rice cakes and peanut butter in my mouth like I was being paid to do it. When I found oranges and apples in the little town store {I kid you not, this town consisted of a bakery, gas station\/store, and two lodges.}, I nearly did a jig. FOOOOOOOOOOOOD. I never thought I'd be so excited to get away from yummy pastries and buttery fish and fries.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhs98j4FY0SiGHZ8fFYg1oAWgU9GagkieHetIt_2WCUyj2Hl7dguN89LkSvvGMoHua13o1WGFL-LGmsbea00yALeRiPUnGZu2yAY0vlWgefdpITyR1UL3g2wFzXBWWlwUXi-uciaxsG3C2U\/s1600\/IMG_8913.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhs98j4FY0SiGHZ8fFYg1oAWgU9GagkieHetIt_2WCUyj2Hl7dguN89LkSvvGMoHua13o1WGFL-LGmsbea00yALeRiPUnGZu2yAY0vlWgefdpITyR1UL3g2wFzXBWWlwUXi-uciaxsG3C2U\/s1600\/IMG_8913.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI'll admit, my priorities are somewhat screwy. Before I was unpacked or showered after driving in the desert all day, you bet these fudgy chocolate muffins were baking away inhe oven. What can I say, chocolate holds a place in my heart. Above personal hygiene apparently. Kiddinggggg. I've been thinking up these muffins foreverrrrrrr. I made that \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/01\/double-chocolate-fudge-muffin-for-one.html\"\u003Esingle serving muffin\u003C\/a\u003E and had high hopes of making a full batch recipe. I'm happy to report, these exceeded my expectations. When I gave my mom a bite, she was all \"THESE ARE HEALTHY!?\" Little did she know, there were no eggs, dairy, processed flour, or added sugar. So yah.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI feel kind of horrible about the gaping whole in this blog as far as Valentine's Day recipes go. I'm so not one of those bloggers who post seasonally. But really, why is it that we can only post red velvet recipes starting mid-January and through Valentines? But if I don't make those dates, you're telling me I have to wait a whole year? Uhh no. In my opinion, pink, sparkles, red velvet, and chocolate never go out of style. I think these chocolate muffins count for a Valentine's recipe though, right? They're fudgey, chocolatey, and filled with love. Perfect for sharing with your significant other. Or if you're like me, maybe watching chick flicks alone and eating one or three. Just a suggestion.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjVZvWV6Q0fsdLkPwwfXV2nLaI8-eE3K2pb-BFc7zMTEKG8vw99N2zlXQlsiBNUw298AH1ZwZ4NdOArarO1M3FtYu_2lbY9JTmI40HBCDFMkp4HNb85xSbHKCpxMvcBebGTzTvoNzwf3Naa\/s1600\/IMG_8929.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjVZvWV6Q0fsdLkPwwfXV2nLaI8-eE3K2pb-BFc7zMTEKG8vw99N2zlXQlsiBNUw298AH1ZwZ4NdOArarO1M3FtYu_2lbY9JTmI40HBCDFMkp4HNb85xSbHKCpxMvcBebGTzTvoNzwf3Naa\/s1600\/IMG_8929.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003Echocolate chocolate chunk banana muffins\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n3-4 ripe bananas, mashed\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/3 c. maple syrup\/honey\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 tsp. vanilla extract\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/4 c. non-dairy milk\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 1\/2 c. whole wheat flour\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n3\/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n2 tsp. baking powder\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 tsp. baking soda\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/2 c. chopped dark chocolate\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nPreheat oven to 350ºF and grease or line a muffin tin. In a large bowl, whisk mashed banana, milk, vanilla, and sweetener. Add flour, cocoa, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix until smooth. Gently fold in chocolate chunks. Scoop into prepared muffin tin and bake for 25-30 minutes. Yields 10 medium-sized muffins.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/feeds\/1208445696782588624\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/02\/chocolate-chocolate-chunk-banana-muffins.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/1208445696782588624"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/1208445696782588624"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/02\/chocolate-chocolate-chunk-banana-muffins.html","title":"chocolate chocolate chunk banana muffins"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sophie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/05735836935634692162"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhSKoz7H8tyb3c6Aqq4uuZC_bBtRFfZr4bo33eApbIz5F39Keg2Gy_elEBJtiyKIdI4JkHhWEEDzpigfk9RZWHd8TmxhK1scDBx0w4Bg9ALf-FfyF6H06c0CmZmmj2JSDM\/s220\/image.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg8tIwjxg-KmXGSRBCeBb2BsGNlRZNd04pbixpgf7q14ijEek92YWeMvAeGVYUGPOsuXnUoCP1sBpMYyNW7ilcN6jQNuETTJCbEdsk53JhF6ZeO2krsp3OzezbciCPKprAjr-oxiDyK-5k1\/s72-c\/IMG_8869.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369800126315088687.post-558411751887357721"},"published":{"$t":"2014-02-10T10:27:00.002-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-02-10T10:27:45.632-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"coconut"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cookies"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"gluten-free"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"healthy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"oatmeal"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"oats"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"peanut butter"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"vegan"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"honey peanut butter \u0026 coconut cookies"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiHfvYxBHoOJlYVq_Way296-ZA0mvLCbeex0a01Ye_AgJV4iTKQTiHdruYi7i_bKEypar9qPSdMru4Hps0sqrMARYA4K3PQgRULM6kHf0ML-i-32EkpEq3RSviqPuq5Ylzh8DAwwVDWvO4o\/s1600\/IMG_8488.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiHfvYxBHoOJlYVq_Way296-ZA0mvLCbeex0a01Ye_AgJV4iTKQTiHdruYi7i_bKEypar9qPSdMru4Hps0sqrMARYA4K3PQgRULM6kHf0ML-i-32EkpEq3RSviqPuq5Ylzh8DAwwVDWvO4o\/s1600\/IMG_8488.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nRecently, I've been having some major baking fails. I'm guilty of sticking to what I know, failing to think outside the box. But when I do, things go majorly wrong. Not always. But it's more common than not. Last week, I had a stressful day of school {oh wait. that's every day.} and went into the kitchen for some baking therapy. I made some cookies out of dates, cocoa, and oats, and oh my heavens. They were absolutely horrid. When I tasted one, they resembled the texture and taste of play-doh. Yup, I've tasted play-doh. Have you not?!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEityFXZDcn6QKAvBpD9qyJrdUiu5omOK4cDHClokPjIkPfXwYSB96DUZjNO-NeLkt1x-lHZe6gwBCguoHEy54t9bp-opf6fsZNvlHQnM9m3zmiYpRHcvyQkThBaTPT8T_ZI6D3vCgVMxSr0\/s1600\/IMG_8501.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEityFXZDcn6QKAvBpD9qyJrdUiu5omOK4cDHClokPjIkPfXwYSB96DUZjNO-NeLkt1x-lHZe6gwBCguoHEy54t9bp-opf6fsZNvlHQnM9m3zmiYpRHcvyQkThBaTPT8T_ZI6D3vCgVMxSr0\/s1600\/IMG_8501.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThose obviously didn't satisfy my cookie cravings; play-doh just doesn't do it for me these days, ya know? I've been having some thoughts of these \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2013\/07\/chewy-peanut-butter-oatmeal-cookies.html\"\u003Epeanut butter oatmeal cookies\u003C\/a\u003E for awhile, trying to come up with some sort of creative way to remake them. They're like little chewy, peanut butter-y nuggets of my dreams. AMAZING. And you guys seem to like them too! They're among the popular bunch of recipes on this here blog.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiXfEULMHaS9EAHx4-O6WPrpTdaAcyM-bpCUhjJRXDRr316tNgdK8siT7kDs8Vrf7BlwQCDfKrc3wul0Q2NS9XPMIchgXUf9QU8UBEfcVZ1NXgJebEPPRr7g3y8dlidZRchGgqvRX8grs9Y\/s1600\/IMG_8518.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiXfEULMHaS9EAHx4-O6WPrpTdaAcyM-bpCUhjJRXDRr316tNgdK8siT7kDs8Vrf7BlwQCDfKrc3wul0Q2NS9XPMIchgXUf9QU8UBEfcVZ1NXgJebEPPRr7g3y8dlidZRchGgqvRX8grs9Y\/s1600\/IMG_8518.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAlthough the original recipe isn't vegan, this one ALMOST is. You can easily swap out the honey for maple syrup and ba-da-bing ba-da-boom, you've got yourself a vegan cookie! These cookies are so simple {SO. SIMPLE.} and require very few ingredients, all of which you most likely have lingering around in the neglected corners of your cupboards. They're gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, naturally sweetened, and somehow they magically taste like totally normal peanut butter cookies! I love when that happens.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nP.S. Sorry about these photos. Love rain. Hate the light.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh8DgQMlcOKNCYyH_-SnBZn8wK36MUiIUco0xXsfXIBjH4q4bRQ3TFyMZO4FdLykyu9Uyk0I33_xB889CFDZDc-b-np4x_uNJi5JflL_MQc3I_Zkqk5gSJ3pBVLFhhnkL5zpshkfgJ65KyG\/s1600\/IMG_8522.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh8DgQMlcOKNCYyH_-SnBZn8wK36MUiIUco0xXsfXIBjH4q4bRQ3TFyMZO4FdLykyu9Uyk0I33_xB889CFDZDc-b-np4x_uNJi5JflL_MQc3I_Zkqk5gSJ3pBVLFhhnkL5zpshkfgJ65KyG\/s1600\/IMG_8522.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003Ehoney peanut butter \u0026amp; coconut cookies\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n3\/4 c. creamy peanut butter\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n6 tbsp. honey {or maple syrup for a vegan version}\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 tsp. vanilla\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 c. oat flour\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1 tsp. baking soda\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n1\/3 c. desiccated coconut flakes\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nPreheat oven to 350ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk peanut butter, honey, and vanilla until smooth. Add oat flour and baking soda. Stir until combined. Scoop dough into balls and roll in coconut flakes. Place on baking sheet and press down with a fork, forming a criss-cross pattern. Bake for 5-10 minutes or until golden brown. Yields 12 cookies.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/feeds\/558411751887357721\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/02\/honey-peanut-butter-coconut-cookies.html#comment-form","title":"29 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/558411751887357721"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6369800126315088687\/posts\/default\/558411751887357721"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com\/2014\/02\/honey-peanut-butter-coconut-cookies.html","title":"honey peanut butter \u0026 coconut cookies"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Sophie"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/05735836935634692162"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"24","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhSKoz7H8tyb3c6Aqq4uuZC_bBtRFfZr4bo33eApbIz5F39Keg2Gy_elEBJtiyKIdI4JkHhWEEDzpigfk9RZWHd8TmxhK1scDBx0w4Bg9ALf-FfyF6H06c0CmZmmj2JSDM\/s220\/image.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiHfvYxBHoOJlYVq_Way296-ZA0mvLCbeex0a01Ye_AgJV4iTKQTiHdruYi7i_bKEypar9qPSdMru4Hps0sqrMARYA4K3PQgRULM6kHf0ML-i-32EkpEq3RSviqPuq5Ylzh8DAwwVDWvO4o\/s72-c\/IMG_8488.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"29"}}]}});