How’s your Hump Day Wednesday going? I’ve been a busy little bee running errands, going to the grocery store, braved the post office but the line wasn’t too bad. And I’ve been taking care of the little one who’s still a little under the weather, and am getting ready to go teach yoga. Whew! What have you been up to? School keeping you busy? Work? Family stuff? Fill me in on your news!
I’m glad you enjoyed my last post on everything from Give Away Winners To Hair Salon visits in a new city
To Product Reviews.
But moving right along for today…
So ‘Tis the Season for Christmas and Sugar Cookies that are adorably decorated with cute sprinkles. However, since I cannot eat gluten, eggs, or dairy, most sugar cookie recipes are out of the question, or use too many specialty ingredients. So what’s a Sugar Cookie Lovin’ Girl like myself to do? Why that’s easy: Create my own High Raw, All Vegan, Gluten & Soy Free Sugar Cookie Recipe with minimal ingredients!
Averie’s High Raw All Vegan Sugar Cookie Dough Balls
1/4 c Raw Cashews
1/2 c Medjool Dates
1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
Optional: 2 Tbsp Brown Sugar
Yields: Approximately 20 small-ish balls
Grind The Cashews
Add the Rest of the Ingredients
Grind to Form Your Dough
Remove Dough…
…and if it’s too sticky to work with, pop it in the fridge for an hour and come back to it. Mine was feeling a little sticky after trying to make a few sugar cookies so I came back to it…
…and then I Formed the Raw Vegan Sugar Cookie Dough Balls
So easy, fast, authentic tasting and just plain old Really Good!
Optional Add-In’s & Extras :
Use Christmas Cookie Cutters and make Stars, Reindeer, Gingerbread men, etc.
Shape into logs, bars, biggerballs, squares, hearts
Decorate with Sprinkles!!!
Frosting or Icing (see my Raw Vegan Icing Recipe Here)
Roll finished product in Cinnamon-Sugar, Brown or White Sugar, Carob, Coconut, Cocoa Nibs, Cocoa Powder, Powdered Sugar
Add in Carob, Coconut, Cocoa Nibs to the “dough” mixture
The sky’s the limit, get creative!!!!!!!!
Raw Veggies have Included:
A Kale Salad with asparagus and my Vegan Slaw Dressing
And Extra Tomatoes and Cauli because I love them so.
And since it’s been chilly, I figured it was a good time to make some Sweet Potato Fries.
Can’t go wrong with these! Or here’s another recipe link, for you.
Dessert was of course, a few Raw Vegan Sugar Cookie Dough Balls
And I also indulged my Gingerbread attack craving with a few Raw Vegan Gingerbread Cookie Dough Balls. Num!
I just noticed that the Raw Vegan Gingerbread Cookie Dough Balls and the Sugar Cookie Dough Balls look remarkably similar in the pictures, but you’ll know you’ve popped a Ginger Ball because of the Snappy Gingery Taste and I love that ginger zing!!! Plus they’re slightly darker and more traditional gingerbread-man-cookie colored.
And both of my desserts went perfectly with my Vegan Guiltless, Fast, & Easy Vanilla Hot Cocoa
Yoga Today is Tittibhasana (Firefly Pose) I’m flying away like a firefly…
What’s your Holiday Travel Tip? We all know that travel is hard on our bodies, minds, spirits, and generally speaking, raises stress levels.
For me and my Tips Are: remember to breathe, and even if I look silly, I don’t mind busting out a few downward dogs in the airport! And of course, I travel fairly well-stocked with snacks that meet my approval, but I also don’t obsess on it, either. Travel is a time for me to try to go with the food flow as much as possible and although I don’t compromise on vegan, I do with the raw part and also with foods that are processed more than I’d choose normally. And with air travel, I also try to allow enough time for everything, more than I think I need, from parking to check in lines because there’s nothing worse than rushing in an already rushy and harried situation.
How do you stay calm when traveling or when visiting relatives or even having houseguests during the ‘Tis The Season time of year? What do you do to stay calm and keep things flowing more along the mellow path than the high strung highway?
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you're on my reader, and i'd like to buy the coconut almond bar! i'd like to win too….because it's always nice to win something!
Ohh the exotic covonut almond ba sounds nut burno, I like bars where I can pronouce the ingridients
I am a follower
You are in my google reader
I follow you on Twitter
All of the flavors sound SO delicious AND healthy! I love trying out new bars, so of course I'd love to win these.
xxoo
Heather
On my blogroll!
xxoo
Heather
I follow you on twitter!
xxoo
Heather
In my google reader!
xxoo
Heather
And I just tweeted!
Hope you are having a wonderful time with your family Averie!!!
xxoo
Heather
i would love to try them because i love wholesome BARS!
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you're on my blogroll~
you're on my google reader too!
i follow you on twitter as well~
i'm Bora Bora twitter follower~
i've subscribed to their newsletter as well~
i learned that their bars are inspired from place called Bora Bora because it is full of wholesome and healthy foods!
ooh…coconut almond bars…delicious!
I am a follower!
Google Reader…Yep!
I follow on Twitter as well.
You're on my blogroll!
I would love to try these, especially the coconut almond one!! That sounds heavenly!
I am a follower
you are in my google reader
and I follow you on twitter!
I have a soft spot for Bora Bora anything since I was married on that paradise island. I've had those bars, too, in fact… but they had a different packaging. I wonder if they've changed it. Anyway… good stuff!
Cheers,
Kristen
Thanks so much for the opportunity! All their bars sound amazing but I would buy the SUPERFOOD Exotic Coconut Almond bar. I would love to win this giveaway because I've never tried their bars and they sound perfect! Also that mug is adorabel!!
I signed up for their newsletter!!
I just linked and posted this giveaway on my FB too
i love that mug!
i'm a follower of your blog!
i follow you on twitter~
you're in google reader!
I checked out their website and learned that they're committed to initiatives that support sustainable farming practices and minimize our waste.
I am addicted to bars so i would love to win to get a chance to try out a great new bar, they make such great snacks. All the flavors look really good but I will go with the volcanic chocolate banana.
erica_haggins@hotmail.com
I just commented on your post where you reviewed the Bora Bora bars
On your "Shopping: Lulu & Espresso Maker" post, I liked your Nutridel cookies review because that was the first time I've heard of them and I've been thinking about ordering them since! Possibly a Christmas gift to myself.. (:
The bars look amazing – all of them! Yum yum!
I would like to win these bars because I'm getting sick of the bars I eat regularly and these look like awesome new flavors to try!
I have you on my blogroll: thestylemd.blogspot.com
I follow on twitter (@mgonyeo)
I follow publicly
Ooh, I've been wanting to try these!
You are in my google reader
I follow you on twitter
I'm retweeting now.
http://twitter.com/ohheyitsjoan/
Okay, get ready for a flood of comments from me! First, those bars look awesome, why wouldn't I want to try them!? Plus, I love that mug
Read you every day in my Google Reader
Proudly displayed on my blogroll!
Love hearing your tweets
Of all the flavours on the website, I'd be most excited to try cinnamon oatmeal!! (obviously, I eat it almost everyday
)
What a cute giveaway! I have seen these Bora Bora bars on a few blogs and I would love to try them!
I follow you on Twitter and will re-tweet.
Following you publicly on Blogger.
You are in my reader too!
I joined their email newsletter list!
I learned from their website that they donate 10% of their profits from back to initiatives that support sustainable farming, renewable energy resources and minimizing waste! That's awesome.
I would love to win because all the products sound amazing! & I'd pretend I was in Bora Bora while eating
I follow you on twitter!
I now also follow Bora Bora on Twitter!
Coconut Almond bar!
You are in my google reader
I learned the Bora Bora company uses ingredients from French Polynesia…that's pretty cool!
how coool!!! i want that mug
so much fun!
you know you're on my googslies reader and i follow your tweets
just rewteeeeeted!
AND became a fan of theirs on fbook
woo hoo!!
Wow, I think I'd buy the Exotic Coconut Almond and the Tribal Cinnamon Oatmeal first. But they all look so good that I'd want to try them all. I'm always on the lookout for healthy energy bars
You're on my google reader too!
Oh! The TIKI Blueberry Flax sounds killre — I'd love it! I always want to try new, healthy foods — that's how I've lost 64 pounds this year!
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Following your blog!
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Following you on Twitter!
Looks yummy!
I want to win because I love new bars for the gym!
I follow
You're on my broll
And my reader
I went to boraborafoods.com and learned that they have a very new website and the current temp in Bora Bora is 90! Wish I was there!
I follow you on twitter now
I learned they support sustainable farming
I commented o the Bora Bora post saying That tiki cup and shirt are too fun! I think sometime's company's merhandise are more fun than their food.
I commented on you Xocai post and learned chocolate can be healthy!
I'd buy the Tropical Sesame Cranberry. I'd like to win because I'd love to try these bars and a trip to Bora Bora has been our "Dream Vacation" for years!
I'm a follower and you are on my google reader
I'd like to try these because I love trying new bars to add into my stash!! =]
And I also follow your blog!!
i've never tried bora bora so i'd love to win!!
i learned that they sweeten the bars with organic fruits, organic agave syrup, organic honey and organic brown rice syrup.
i signed up for their email newsletter
Those bars look so yummy! I would eat one,no doubt : ) Almond, coconut and honey? How can you go wrong there? : )
Of course I'm a follower, you're the best!!
You are at the top of my google reader : )
I just linked you're giveaway on my bran muffin post : )
Bora Bora bars are vegan, kosher, and made with no refined sugars, soy or GMOs, yeah!
Of course you're on my blogroll silly ; )
Just commented on the Bora Bora post : )
I so want to try these bars! and I NEED that mug!:)-monica
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I want to win because…
1) I love bars
2) I love food
3) I love the name 'Bora Bora'
x)
I'm a follower
You're in my google reader
Linked you back!
http://babyvanilla.wordpress.com/2009/12/12/boring-week-boring-post/
I learned on the Bora Bora website that Agave nectar is low-G
I signed up for Bora Bora's newsletter
You're in my blogroll
Just left a comment of the Bora Bora review post:
http://www.loveveggiesandyoga.com/2009/12/kale-chips-grocery-store-finds-product.html
Just left a comment in this review post:
http://www.loveveggiesandyoga.com/2009/12/product-reviews-desserts-galore-trip.html
Ouf! I hope I got enough entries to have a chance to win those yummy bars!
Thank you for the giveaway!
mmm coconut almond bar would be yummy, thats what i would buy! I would like to win because i love trying new things and these bars look delish;)
i'd buy the coconut almond bar! sounds delicious!
A chocolate banana bar? that's got my name all over it. Can't find these bars where I live, so I Need to win!
You're on my blogroll!
I learned that Bora Bora is part of French Polynesia. (Should I be embarassed that I didn't know that?)
Commented on your Kay's Naturals product review
commented on your Bora Bora review page
i got seriously excited about the bora bora trip
i want to win these because if they are averie approved, then i know i will love them
I now follow your blog
I am a fan of Bora Bora on Facebook.
I'd love to give some Bora Bora products a try. I've only ever tried the Original bar and it was delish – full of wholesome goodness! Plus the organic cotton tea and that cool mug! I'd love to sip some tea from it.
I signed up for the Bora Bora newsletter.
I left a comment on your Bora Bora review!
Coconut Almond Bars…Oh My Goodness! We would totally love using this since I pack lunches EVERY day and it is awesome to throw in heathy tastey snacks!
I left a comment on your Dr. Flacker's crackers review post! They look so good!
On the Bora Bora website I learned they support the environment and sustainable farming. That's my kind of company!
I linked here http://foodmakesfunfuel.com/2009/12/14/courtesy/
I would love to win these bars! I've never had them before!
I follow you on twitter. (@butterjessfly)
I tweeted for you!(@butterjessfly)
I follow borabora on twitter.
(@butterjessfly)
I learned they use products from
French Polynesia! (cool)
Umm I want to win because this is another product I have not yet tried!
i'm a followerrr
you're on my google reader
linked
:):)
I follow you on twitter
signed up for the bora bora newsletter
I already commented on your post review for bora bora!
Andddd, I follow bora bora on twitter now!
Oooh – The coconut almond sounds so good. Would love to win
I am a follower!!
You know Im a follower…
You are certainly on my google reader!!
I would love to win because their ingredients seem simple and I love anything with a tropical look!! I also have a perfume called Bora Bora which I adore..lol
Anything with superfoods I luv!
Enjoy!
Your on my blogroll!
Enjoy!
A follower and because I have never tried or seen these bars..yum!
Enjoy!
I love bars that are both tasty and healthy, so I'd love to win this prize pack !
I'd buy the coconut almond bar because I'm trying to sneak more calcium into my kiddos' diets.
Btw…I already follow you and have a link to your blog on my blog page. =)
I'd love to win those Bora Bora Bars because I have never heard of them, yet tried them, and they sound delish!! Random picker, pick me!
Something I learned from the Bora Bora website… um that I love the site! I have to try those bars! Also, if you order from their website right now, you get $5 off.
I'd like to try the tribal cinnamon oatmeal bar – nomnomnom! I'd like to win b/c it's an awesome package and the bars look yummy!
I follow your blog now!
I follow on twitter!
I tweeted!
http://twitter.com/cygirl88/status/6675896317
You're on my blogroll! http://foodfotosandfun.blogspot.com/
I follow you!
I am a public follower.
Mmmm…would love those bars!
Blessings,
Amy
You are on my blogroll.
http://www.momonraw.blogspot.com
Blessings!
Amy
The bars look delicious!
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I'd love to win because the bars look delicious! And who doesn't need a new t-shit and fun mug?
You are in my googlereader.
I would LOVE to try a bora bora bar!!
1. I would buy all the different bars just to try them out. I used to buy a variety pack at coscto and loved them!
I checked out the BoraBora website and it looks like they have all new flavors! Do they sell them in stores yet?
I posted a comment on your BoraBora review post!
I also signed up for the Bora Bora email list!
Ooh, I'm glad I saw this!!! Great giveaway, even if there's no trip to the islands
All of the bars look delicious, but I'm really digging on all of the coconut flavors!
I would love to buy the coconut almond bar! One of my fave flavor combos.
I learned that Bora Bora Foods sweetens its bars only with organic fruits, honey, agave syrup, and brown rice syrup.
Linked!
I signed up for the newsletter
You're in my Googlereader.
I'm a follower of your blog
I am also following you on twitter
I wanna win because all of the bars look delicious. The one I'd most like to try would probably have to be the volcanic chocolate banana. I LOVE chocolate and banana together. YUM
I would like to win becase at the moment I cannot take a trip to Bora Bora – but this might be a close second!
I want to win because I cannot go to Bora Bora at the moment – but this might be a nice second.
I linked your giveaway on my blog
http://thevegster.wordpress.com/2009/12/15/quilting-movies/
easy, because they look super yummy and they are super food!
the coconut bar sounds amaze!!!
Anything with coconut!!
xoxo
Maggie
I'd love to try the coconut almond bar! Yummy!!!
I'm a follower! (Publicly even!!!)
You're on my blogroll!
I tweeted!!! http://twitter.com/liveandlovela/status/6741626261
Yeah for Bora Bora giveaway!! I just added you to my Twitter friends.
Just added Bora Bora as well to my Twitter friends and………..
I also tweeted your fabo giveaway! Yeah
I learned that pistachios are a rich source of antioxidants. I just think they're delicious!
I want to try the Paradish Walnut Pistachio Bars with crunchy walnuts, sweet pistachios and chewy raisins
I would like to buy everything, is that an option???? The coconut almonds sounds the best though and as a gluten free vegan I Am always looking for a new on the go bar.
I linked this giveaway on my blog.
http://jqlee.wordpress.com/2009/12/16/equinox-intense/
I left a comment on your Product Reviews post.
You're on my blog roll!
i left a comment on your bora bora review post
i left a comment on your bora bora review post
I follow you on twitter!
I've had these before and haven't met a flavor I don't like. Very tasty!
The Tribal Cinnamon Oatmeal!
I'm a follower!
You're already in my Google Reader!
I follow you on Twitter!
I realllllly want this package because my husband and I WENT to Bora Bora for our honeymoon, and I didn't even buy a shirt that says Bora Bora on it! Plus, I had one of those bars in an airport in California and it was amazzzzzing!
tweeted!!! @rhodeygirltests
Anddddd I am now following you on Twitter. I can't believe I wasn't following you I totally thought I was!
I learned that Bora Bora donates 10% of their profits to promote a healthy planet, awesome!
I'd buy Pacific Mango Macadamia and I'd like to win the prize pack because I don't know this brand. And I always love to try new things, new products.
I'm following you on Twitter (Thescorpiowoman)
I twitted : http://twitter.com/thescorpiowoman/statuses/6773233186
I added your blog to my blogroll
I now am a twitter followen for BoraBora…
I linked back on my blog
http://scorpiowoman.wordpress.com/2009/12/17/my-cat-doesnt-bite-lol/
I added you to my blog roll
I love your blog!
I'd likely buy any of the bars b/c I am a bar junkie and I'd like to win b/c I am a stay at home mom strapped for cash and free stuff rocks my world!
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