How are you doing today? I am tickled pink, to use my grandmother's expression, that you like the
Vegan "Thin Mint" Fudge action going down in yesterday's post. It was comment mania on that recipe and I just wanna
thank new and old readers alike for not only visiting my blog, but for those of you who take the extra minute to leave a comment....
Muah!!!!
I hope you make the
Thin Mint Fudge cuz it's
easy, delish, uber-rich, and the ingredients are readily available.
And then the little
Raw Vegan Chocolate Chocolate-Chip Cookies from my second post du jour are winners, too. You can always make those if you need to
get your chocolate on.
But moving right along...One ingredient that's sorta
new to many people in the blogosphere is
Chia Seeds. If you need a place to purchase your seeds from, you can try
Chia Seeds on
This Page where they sell Chia Seeds.
I am frequently asked,
well what should I do with my chia seeds?
Here's how I put some of my lil seeds to use. But in case you forgot about this
Raw Vegan Choco-Coconut-Chia action, here's a refresher for this little sugar bomb
dessert. Another good way to get your chocolate on. Yum.
But moving onto a little
healthier Chia Seed Usage...
Overnight PB & Banana Vanilla Chia Oats
1/3 c dry oats
2/3 c lowfat vanilla almond milk
1 Tsp Chia Seeds
1 Tsp PB2
Vanilla Stevia
1/2 banana diced in the
overnight mixture and the
other 1/2 diced fresh in the a.m.
Stir & Enjoy!
Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding
2 Tbsp Chia Seeds
Scant 1/2 c lowfat vanilla almond milk
2 Tbsp Agave
Liquid Vanilla Stevia
Stir ingredients together & Keep on Countertop for 20 mins.
Stir Again and pop into fridge to save for later if you like. I have no problem saving extra chia pudding for a
few days in the fridge or freezing it to be like chia ice cream. Whatever floats your cha-cha-chia boat, peeps!
PB, Banana, & Chocolate Chia Oats
1/2 c dry oats
1 Tsp PB2
1 Tsp Chia Seeds
2/3 c lowfat vanilla almond milk
1/2 diced banana in the mixture
Chocolate Stevia
Cinnamon
Cook and garnish with the other half of the nanna sliced on top
Does anyone care that I ate some
greens & veggies? Probably not. But here was one greenery fest.
And here was another.
But let's get past the rabbit food and move right along to my new appliance...
.A Blendtec!!!! You know how much I
love my Vita-Mix, but I thought it was
high time to see what this Blendtec can do for my world. For my regular readers, you know I've got the Vita put to use nearly daily, so I am going to start playing around with this new toy and see how it's gonna fit into my flow. I have to say, I love the
openness of the canister base. Much wider and easier to dig stuff out of than the Vita. Here's some pics I took.
This is way diff than the
Vita's control panel. The
Blendtec's is much more
high tech with unique buttons rather than just 2 dials.
And
it counts down. Like 20, 19, 18, 17....
...
Your Milkshake Green Monster Smoothie is ready (or will be in 11 seconds) and then
it shuts itself off. Very cool.
I know a few people who have both the Vita & the Blendtec. And I know a couple of you are probably reading this. So tell me, for the Blendtec'ers out there,
what do you love about it? Which jobs do you think are better suited for it?
I love anecdotal, real-life-in-the-kitch stories, so please, regale me.
EDITED TO ADD:
If you would like to see how the Blendtec performed or not...
Check out my Vegan GF Peanut Butter Banana Bread Post
VeganMofo in the house today.
Yoga today is
sirsasana, aka headstand.
Stay tuned for a vegan dessert of mine that will rock your face off. It's mind-altering...
And later in the week, more raw-ified Girl Scout cookie recipes...
105 comments:
You are SO LUCKY to get a Blendtec! I'm still trying to convince my mom to buy me one!
Averie, Your recipes look yummy. I have a huge container of chia seeds in my pantry that I have neglected for several months. Need to put them to use!
~Justine
Thanks for the Chia recipes! I have 1/2 a kilo of the stuff sitting in my pantry, just begging to be used. Lucky you! A Blendtec! I would get one, but the cost a lot in Australia - around $1000. $$$
Off to go make that Banana and PB pudding!
Reigne.
Thanks for the primer on using chia seeds. I STILL haven't had them. Maybe after vacay. I'm interested in seeing how you like the Blendtec compared to the Vita Mix. Would love to get my hands on either one. My mixer is leaking green stuff everywhere!
VeggieGirl mentioned to me on my blog recently that she liked her BlendTech - I'd never heard of it until then. You'll have to share your comparisons between that and the vita mix!
Looks like you're at it again with the delicious recipes...seriously Averie - RAW COOKBOOK! :)
I wanted to stop by also to say thank you for being such an incredible friend....
Your recipes look so amazing! I've been putting my chia seeds in my breakfast cookies and oatmeal for a while, but I've never made chia pudding...I'll have to try it soon! And I can't wait to try your raw vegan chocolate chocolate chip cookies - hopefully this weekend! My mouth is already watering!
I LOVE my Blendtec!! Much better results than I had with the Vitamix or Magic Bullet.
Delightful as usual, Averie! That blender looks intense.. I like it!!The chia seed info was very informative. I also, never really know what to do with them besides throw on top of smoothies or oatmeal. Thanks!! :)
i have neither...but i am looking into purchasing something to help me blend...let me know which one you find is better...which one i should purchase first...
=)
can't wait to make the chocolate mint yumminess!
This is funny, we both wrote about chia seeds yesterday! Thanks for the recipes. :)
Oh how I love chocolate chip cookies!!! Thanks for all the oat ideas! I've been having them every morning now! Congrats on your Blendtec!! :)
Wow you are uber lucky!!!! Can't wait to see you put it to use :)
You know I was just thinking the other day that we don't get to see what you eat most days - I want to know how you make so many dessert recipes and stay so skinny! ;)
I think today is chia pudding day - it's been on my list of things to make for a while now. It seems easy enough, I think the time is now.
I thought for sure you'd be on a Halloween kick this a.m. as that was a theme in my post. Oh well, now we are opposites. You're getting a Blendtec and I'm mourning my broken Magic Bullet. I love my Blendtec, but the bullet was perfect for smaller tasks.
Have I mentioned I like it when you post easy recipes because I stink at the harder stuff? yummm on the chia pudding.
oh gave you a little shout out today too
Your desserts look amazing! Anything with chocolate and peanut butter and I'm in : )
Also question about Yoga...how long did it take you in your practice to be able to do the head stand? I've been doing Yoga for about a year now but I can't seem to get that down!
is the Blendtec as pricey as a Vita God?? I am smoking my poor cuisinart pretty often
and I made your chocolate cookies...sorta....go see!
OKAY....SLOW down...I am off to go get groceries today
(HOME TODAY!!! WOO HOO)
OATS, BANANAS, I need to make a list!
and I used my oven as a dehydrator last night!
xoxoxo
be back after grocery shopping!
Hi Ladies, thanks everyone for stopping by!
Special shoutout and welcome back to Justine, thanks hon for your comments the past few days :)
And glad I have inspired you all to try some more chia action. They are sort of foolprood and add good fat and protein so even if they don't "work" like you think they will, it's a no harm-no foul kinda thing IMO.
Shout out to the new commenters, hi girls!
And VG-I recall you saying that before somewhere, very good to know. I still need to "learn it". It's like a new car that I need to learn how to drive LOL
Amanda thanks for the shoutout!!!! And I am glad you like the easier recipes, I think lots of people do. Heck, some days I do. And chia pudding is all I can muster :)
Off to get my hair done...OMG I need it. It's been nearly 4 mos. Yikes! New salon worries though...I had my old guy for 5 years....
Boo-Hoo!! I don't have a Vita OR a Blendtec:( I SO DESPERATELY WANT ONE!!
I am hoping to make your minty cookies soon. I made my first raw cookies the other day and they are yummo! Will make yours next:)
that blendtec looks awesome :D
I just got some chia seeds, so I am really excited to try your recipes :D
I always get so happy when I read your blog! You are so uplifting! I'm sad to report I have not a blendtech or a Vita. Booo hoo.... I have a measly blender. Ha! It's all good though! I'll check out your reviews!!!! :D Love the chia ideas. I have yet to get any! I need to add them to my list!
-A
mmmm yum, i checked out the thin mint fudge recipe and it sounds so awesome! and you have officially decided my breakfast for tomorrow. i can't wait! that blendtec looks rather fancy. can't wait to see what you whip up with it. i love that it counts down like a microwave! what, that is crazy. ooo i wonder if you are going to do a samoa recipe!!! have a fab tuesday, loves xoxo
Hi Averie!
I made cheesecake last night :D But I think I didn't quite get it right because the coconut oil taste was a bit overpowering. I've written about it on my blog but if you have any insight I'd be delighted to hear it!
I'll definitely be making the overnight oats. I just made a big batch of overnight muesli (natural bran, oats, flaxmeal, coconut, sultanas, apple, pear, vanilla sun warrior, and almond milk) to last me the next couple of mornings - it usually does 4. But this is my second batch so I'll defo need to try something different next time.
Thanks so much for posting this!!!
Chia seeds are on the top of my list for trying.
As a health food enthusiast, I am quite the embarrassed bloggie to have never tried them. :(
But when I do- I'm coming straight back here for these recipes. Anything to get my oats on... yumm.
You'll have to let me know what the final verdict is on the BlendTec vs. Vitamix. I love my Vitamix but they have had the BlendTec at Costco quite a few times this year and I'm always tempted!
These Chia Seed recipe sound fabulous! I'm really liking the sound of the overnight oats... definitely a must-try!
I can't wait to hear your review of the Blendtec. I don't have either one (Blendtec or Vita), but both have received raves on the blogs. What a fun appliance to play around with!
HEADSTAND!!!! Haha, love this pose. The first time I got it, I seriously screamed out to my mom to hurry and take a picture. Such a challenging pose, but a true test if you are "in focus" during your yoga.
xxoo
Heather
Your overnight chia oats look amazing, and I'm so excited you got a Blendtec. I hear they're better than the Vita. No tamping required. Please keep us posted on your thoughts.
Wow! I use SweetLeaf Sweetener (stevia) too! Have you tried any flavors on plain yogurt?
ha ha I thought the first photo was a burger!! Wrong blog!
Vmix vs Blendtec- very curious to hear your views. I love the fact that the vmix has a tamper!?!
Oh and Janetha's idea about a Samoa is crackin!
You are a recipe queen over here! Congratulations on the blendtec. I've heard they're even better than vitamixes!
I sure love my Vita-mix, but would love to hear your thoughts on Blendtec!!! You are making me crave chocolate...yum : )
I love your new toy! I love even more that it has a special "milkshake" function. It might be even better than the "popcorn" button on the microwave!
I always care that you eat your veggies. We love veggies so much that we both have them in our domain names! Some might think that makes us a little freaky, but I think we're just grand.
I love your chia oats and pudding. The veggies look super colorful and yummy, too :D The blendtec looks way awesome and high tech!
Your yoga poses are so hardcore! Love the pic :)
i don't have either mixer... in fact, i don't have any! i do have a hand blender, which is good for most things. someday ;)
you'll have to do a recap to see which YOU like better!!
and thanks for all those chia recipes, you know i've been meaning to try...
mmmmmmmm just finished my overnight oats! thanks for the recipe lovely!
Um, hello, Overnight PB & Banana Vanilla Chia Oats. That sounds SO DELICIOUS!
They all sound good! I think the thin mints though, they used to be my favorites.
Mmm, the overnight vanilla oats sound delicious. Unfortunately, I do not have PB2 =( I suppose I'll have to improvise.
I am all about the overnight oats--so easy to make and it would be really simple to just add the chia seeds!
I love the english toffee stevia. May have to try that in chia pudding...
Mmm vanilla chia seed pudding
Those chocolate chip cookies look out of this world.
Thanks again for all the recipes - I would definitely try chia with almond butter and banana, one of my FAVORITE combinations. and oatmeal is a major comfort food. I've recently moved away from peanut butter in part because of this article by one of my favorite bloggers Megan Telpner:
http://meghantelpnerblog.com/2009/04/03/nut-butter-battle/
oh man, I wanna make these chia recipes so bad, especially the PB, Banana, & Chocolate Chia Oats!
I like Sweetleaf's English toffee flavored stevia too with cinnamon on cooking apple chunks (smells sooo good as it's cooking)and in unsweetnened applesauce! Good stuff!
I'd love to try the Overnight PB & Banana Vanilla Chia Oats. It sounds easy and delish!!
(This is an entry for the chia seed contest.)
First a Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding recipe and now a Vanilla one. Yum. Thanks again.
My husband teases me that I can't go RAW because of my love for chocolate chip cookies. I guess that I will have to try these out!
oooo those pb and chocolate chia look so good!
ps you are my new hero
Where did you get your Sweetleaf stevia?
Chia seeds rock! :)
I use them in my oats all the time, but I have yet to try them "straight up"! The vanilla pudding looks delish!
Definitely the vanilla chia seed pudding for me! YUM! :-D
Those Overnight PB & Banana Vanilla Chia Oats looks scrumptious...
Okay, since you first posted this I have been making vanilla chia seed pudding 2-4 days a week but with my chia meal. it's all good and it's a fav!
I had forgotten that you had a blend tec I'll be shopping for either that or a vita mix soon...more comparisons please...price can't be the only factor!
xo
vanilla pudding!!! 10 votes for that!
oOH all of these recipes look amazing, but i think i <3 the oats the best!!<3<3
I would have to say my favorite recipe here is Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding - I am not a choco girl...
while i'd take any of those chia creations, the chcocolate coconut would probably take the... pudding :)
They all look good but thin mint fudge is my favorite!
Chia oats! I never thought about that before.
Oh, the first one sounds great!
Since I'm a vanillaholic, I would probably go for the vanilla pudding
Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding. um, delish!
I know I'm a wierd one, but I actually don't like chocolate, so the oatmeal actually sound uber delicious to me!
Such veggie goodness makes my heart melt.
I need a BlendTec!
I usually put flax in my oatmeal but chia seeds would be good too. Probably - I've never had them!
love the vanilla chia oats!!!
love.claud AT mycleaninbox.net
I would love to try your overnight PB & banana vanilla chia oats..... I just need the chia seeds!!!
The overnight PB and banana oats looks so good! Very similar to what I've been doing with my chia. EVERYTHING needs to have banana and pb in it!
I love your chia recipes. I have used chia in puddings and dresssings, but I must try your chocolate chip cookies and mint fudge. Also, the chocolate coconut pudding and PB, Banana and Vanilla Oats looks good too. What I'm saying is they all look great and I will have to try them all!
Would love to try the chia pudding to see what the rage is!
I was just Googling "Blendtec" and "Vegan" and came across this blog. Some great recipes! Thanks!
FWIW: I'm not sure how many Costcos are doing this, but through this Sunday (May 2, 2010) my local store has Blendtecs for $379.99 with a 7-year full-replacement warranty and 3 years on the canister. The rep made a delicious pineapple/spinach/agave sorbet that you had to taste to believe.
Yes, I have tried stevia. I've been a loyal stevia fan for years and years. You can imagine the looks I got as an undergrad in college, pulling out my little stopper bottle in the middle of class and dropping some in my tea....
I love Love LOVE chia seeds. Chia pudding is my absolute favorite. I'm not sure if I've ever actually used them for anything else.... somehow it just seems like a waste to me. A basic chia gel got me through a two-week long illness too. NOTHING sounded good and I couldn't get anything in. Literally about all I ate for two weeks was chia gel. It's my go-to food when sick and my go-to food when busy. :-)
Ive tried stevia! I absolutely love it. Some brands have a funky after taste tho. But i still much prefer stevia over anything!
I have not tried Stevia but want to!
Ive never tried chia seeds before. Their one of those things ive wanted to play around with, but their a little intimidating.
I LOVE chia and use it daily. We use it as a topping on raw vegan goodies and in smoothies mostly.
I never used stevia! Only splenda, haha.
I won a package of Chia Goodness, but have yet to try them! (There's a lot of humidity in our house for now -_-, I don't want them to get bad)
Your recipes makes me want to open the bags though :p
Great recipe! Need to pull out my chia seeds!
Those chia seed recipes all look so good! I haven't made chia seed pudding before, I definitely need to get on that! I've tried stevia before and often use it in place of sugar where I would use small amounts of it. I have not tried it in bigger recipes.
I use stevia fairly often. Here's a post where I used it in my coffee
http://manolomandi.blogspot.com/2010/04/kathy-griffin.html
I don't know what I'd do without stevia!
I've made chia pudding before and couldn't eat it. It's just too much for me
I love using stevia to sweeten my goodies! I've even begun to use it dressings, sauces, etc - anything I would have avoided in the past that called for too much sugar!
Raw Vegan Choco-Coconut-Chia, please!
I've never used chia seeds before, but I'd really like to!
The chia almond banana oatmeal looks INCREDIBLE! hope i get to try it soon! ;) hahahhahah
Oh boy, Vegan Thin Mint Fudge looks amazing. It's one of my favorite Girl Scout Cookie flavors!
Those overnight oats look yummy! Nice cool summer breakfast.
I've never used chia seeds, but I really want to try them. Those babies are nutritional dynamite!
I have never tried chia seeds, but would love to - and see how they compare to flaxseeds!
I think I'll try your "PB, Banana, & Chocolate Chia Oats" recipe soon!
LOVE chia seeds! Love the texture in puddings, oats, smoothies, etc. And I love that their chock-full of protein and antioxidants, and that they're so filling and fun to eat! :-D
Mmm, I definitely think you couldn't go wrong with PB, chocolate and chia seeds!
I would love to make this recipe- PB, Banana, & Chocolate Chia Oats because I love all of the ingredients.
I have never used Chia Seeds before but have heard a lot about them in the blogging world and am anxious to try them out.
Raw Vegan Chocolate Chocolate-Chip Cookies sound too good to be true...
my favorite of the 4 chia pudding recipes are the pb + banana over night oats. I love themmmm! I usually use hemp milk instead though; i'm hooked on that creamy delicious stuff!
The main reason I ever learned to use Chia Seeds was based on this post! I was searching through your blog for the first time ever and came across the puddings and decided to try it on my own. I am now an avid Chia seed user. Thanks Averie! And thanks Marissa was linking me here! :)
overnight PB banana vanilla chia oats..wow that is a lot of goodness in one breakfast..yumm!
I LOVE chia seeds. I use them every day!
The overnight chia oats sound divine!
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