Vegan Brownie Fudge!

Greetings! :)

I hope you had an amazing weekend! It's been cold and rainy in Palmdale... perfect for relaxing by the fire, watching movies, working on Integrative Nutrition coursework, spending time with family, cooking, and making fun vegan treats in the kitchen!

Anyways, my friend Amber invited me over for dinner tomorrow... so naturally, I wanted to make a healthy, guilt-free dessert! :)

What I came up with is a treat that is half brownie, half fudge, partially raw (the base), and the rest just vegan (the topping).

Vegan Brownie Fudge

For the base layer-
Ingredients:

• 1 cup walnuts
• 1 cup almonds
• 1 cup dates, pitted
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1/3 cup carob powder
• 1/4 cup almond milk 

Directions: Process the ingredients above in a (heavy duty) food processor. Press into an 8x8 square pan lined with parchment paper. To help make the brownies lie 'flat' in the pan, I placed parchment paper on top and  pressed on the mixture until it was even. Place in freezer to firm for approximately 30 minutes.

For the topping-
Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips
• sprinkles

Directions: Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler. Spread onto brownie layer. Add the sprinkles! :) Let the chocolate topping return to a solid state, or place in the refrigerator to quicken the process. After the chocolate has become solid, carefully lift the brownies out of the pan and place on cutting board. Cut brownies into squares... and enjoy!

What do you do on rainy days? Did you make anything exciting in the kitchen this weekend?

Pumpkin Brownie Vegan Overnight Oats!

Good morning! I am delighted to report that the weather is still cool! (It's supposed to warm up again this weekend, so the current lower temperatures are going to be enjoyed while they are here!)

This morning I woke up to Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats waiting happily in the fridge. The Banana Soft Serve layer was replaced today by pumpkin banana soft serve!

Toppings were leftovers- Chocolate Zucchini Bread, cut into "Brownie" chunks!

So healthy... but tastes just like desert!! And what a way to get in zucchini for breakfast! :)

Pumpkin Banana Soft Serve
Ingredients:

• 1 banana (frozen)
• 1 T. pumpkin

Directions:
Place banana and pumpkin in food processor until smooth & creamy!