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Chocolate Cupcakes

Chocolate Cupcakes

Ingredients:Cupcakes:7 ounces cake flour (about 1 3/4 cups)1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa1/2 cup butter, softened1 1/2 cups sugar2 large egg yolks1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup whole buttermilk2 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate3 large egg whites1/4 teaspoon cream of tartarBaking spray with flourFrosting:1 1/3 cups sugar1/3 cup water1/2 vanilla bean3…

Chocolate Spider Cupcakes

Chocolate Spider Cupcakes

Ingredients:Cupcakes:4 ounces cake flour (about 1 cup)1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/8 teaspoon salt3/4 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup butter, softened2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped and meltedIcing:1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons bourbon3 large egg whites1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar1/8 teaspoon salt1/4 cup butter, softened1 teaspoon…

Lemon Angel Food Cupcakes

Lemon Angel Food Cupcakes

Ingredients:Cupcakes:2 ounces cake flour (about 1/2 cup)3/4 cup powdered sugar3/4 cup egg whites (about 5 large eggs)3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 teaspoons grated lemon rindFrosting:1/4 cup butter, softened2 cups powdered sugar1 tablespoon 1% low-fat milk2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juiceFresh raspberries (optional)

Lemon Angel Food Cupcakes

Lemon Angel Food Cupcakes

Ingredients:Cupcakes:1/2 cup cake flour (about 2 ounces)3/4 cup powdered sugar3/4 cup egg whites (about 5 large eggs)1/8 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 teaspoons grated lemon rindLemon Frosting:1/4 cup butter, softened2 cups powdered sugar1 tablespoon 1% low-fat milk1 to 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juiceEdible flowers such as pansies…

Red Velvet Cupcakes

Red Velvet Cupcakes

Ingredients:Cupcakes:Cooking spray10 ounce cake flour (about 2 1/2 cups)3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon kosher salt1 1/2 cups granulated sugar6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened2 large eggs1 1/4 cups nonfat buttermilk1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 tablespoons red food coloring (about 1 ounce)Frosting:5 tablespoons butter, softened4 teaspoons nonfat…

PBandJ Smoothie

PBandJ Smoothie

Linda Pugliese Advertisement – Continue Reading Below Yields: 1 serving Total Time: 0 hours 5 mins 1/2 C unsweetened hemp milk 3 tbsp. unsweetened natural peanut butter 2 tbsp. ground flaxseed 3/4 C frozen red grapes 1/2 frozen banana Blend until smooth. Divide between 2 glasses. Advertisement – Continue Reading Below

Avocado and Spinach Smoothie

Avocado and Spinach Smoothie

Ingredients:1 cup unsweetened almond milk or beverage-style coconut milk (such as -Califia Farms*)1 large handful spinach leaves2 handfuls ice cubes2 tablespoons almond or peanut butter2 tablespoons vanilla -protein powder*1/2 ripe avocado1/2 ripe banana1 tablespoon hulled hemp seeds1 pinch cinnamon

Cookie Dough Energy Bites

Cookie Dough Energy Bites

In a food processor or high-speed blender, pulse together almond butter, hemp hearts, coconut flakes, dates, and vanilla until a thick dough forms. Fold in chocolate or cacao nibs. Using a teaspoon, scoop the dough and roll into 2 bite-sized balls. Dust with cacao powder. Store in fridge and enjoy for up to 3 weeks.

Scalloped Potatoes

Scalloped Potatoes

Creamy vegan scalloped potatoes… On a whim and out of nowhere (and at 2:54 AM, I’ll have you know) I began conjuring images of creamy scalloped potatoes. Odd for someone who must avoid cheese and cream and butter and who- most days- is reconciled to her cheese-free life with a shrugging Lebowski-Zen detachment they write…

Banana-Almond Protein Smoothie

Banana-Almond Protein Smoothie

Linda Pugliese Advertisement – Continue Reading Below Yields: 1 serving Total Time: 0 hours 5 mins 1/2 C coconut water 1/2 C plain greek yogurt 3 tbsp. almond butter 1 scoop whey protein powder 1 tbsp. hulled hemp seeds 1 frozen banana 1 C ice Blend until smooth. Divide between 2 glasses. Advertisement – Continue…

Make Granola, Save Money, Be Happy

Make Granola, Save Money, Be Happy

Ingredients:2 cups oats½ cup pecans, walnuts, almonds, cashews, or pistachios½ cup pepitas or sunflower, sesame, flax, or hemp seeds½ cup unsweetened flaked coconut¼ cup maple syrup¼ cup vegetable oil2 tablespoons light or dark brown sugar1 tablespoon wheat germ½ teaspoon kosher salt1 large egg white, optional

Pumpin Seek, Cherry and Pecan Granola Bars

Pumpin Seek, Cherry and Pecan Granola Bars

Ingredients:2 cups rolled oats1/3 cup pumpkin seeds1/3 cup chopped pecans1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut1/2 cup dried cherries2 tablespoons hemp seeds3/4 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon kosher salt1/3 cup honey1/4 cup almond butter3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extract

The Perfect Granola

The Perfect Granola

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix together the oats, buckwheat, cranberries, almonds, chia, hemp, cinnamon. and cardamom. Melt the almond butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla and sea salt over low heat for about 3 minutes, until ingredients are blended together. Pour the mixture over the dry ingredients, coating well. Line a large…

Hemp Seed & Toasted Coconut Bars recipes

Hemp Seed & Toasted Coconut Bars recipes

Where has toasted coconut been all my life?!!! These Paleo Coconut Bars with Hemp Seeds are made with toasted coconut for the most amazing coconut flavour I just can’t get enough.   I’ve been in love with toasting coconut and nuts lately, the flavour and smell is sooooo amazing! Toasted cashews? YES! Toasted walnuts? YES!…

Hemp Seed Energy Bites recipes

Hemp Seed Energy Bites recipes

Hemp Seed Energy Bites made with creamy nut butter, chocolate & oat flour. High in omega-3 & low in sugar, a healthy 125 calorie snack perfect for on the go! Gluten Free + Low Calorie + Vegan I find it ironic how everyone on the planet is doing a new “diet” right now and I’m over here posting muffins…

Blueberry Hemp Smoothie

Blueberry Hemp Smoothie

Hemp, or Cannabis sativa, has been part of nutritional therapies since 2300 B.C. Similar to flax, it is a high-protein seed that contains all nine essential amino acids, and is rich in fatty acids, fiber, and vitamin E. Due to its balanced ratio of omega-3 to six fatty acids and its high GLA (gamma-linoleic acid)…

This Cheesy Cannabis Frittata Is Totally Dope

This Cheesy Cannabis Frittata Is Totally Dope

Ingredients:12 eggs8 servings dosed decarboxylated ground Exodus cheese*6 large fresh basil leaves4 baby sliced portabella mushrooms1 large sweet onion minced1 large tomato1 cup fresh spinach1 clove minced garlic⅓ cup goat cheese¼ cup non-medicated olive oil

Cheesy Cornmeal Cakes with Salsa

Cheesy Cornmeal Cakes with Salsa

Inspired by Italian polenta, or cooked cornmeal, these economical cornmeal cakes are as easy to make as they are to enjoy. Advertisement – Continue Reading Below Yields: 1 serving Prep Time: 0 hours 10 mins Cook Time: 0 hours 18 mins Total Time: 1 hour 18 mins SALSA: 1 small onion, minced 1 c. chopped…

Element Granola

Element Granola

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Mix all the ingredients except the rice cakes together in a large bowl to distribute them evenly, and then pour the mixture out onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Spread into one even layer and bake for 20 minutes. Let the granola cook completely and then break it apart. Add…

Tongin Market Tteokbokki (Spicy Rice Cakes)

Tongin Market Tteokbokki (Spicy Rice Cakes)

Ingredients:14 ounces rice cakes for tteokbokki (about 2 1/2 cups)2 tablespoons coarsely ground Korean chile (gochugaru)1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce1 teaspoon sugar2 teaspoons dark sesame oil1 tablespoon canola oil

Italian Plain Cakes With Strawberries

Italian Plain Cakes With Strawberries

Ingredients:CAKES:1 1/2 cups whole grain pastry flour1/4 cup sugar1 1/2 teaspoons sugar2 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into small pieces1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt2/3 cup low-fat buttermilk1 tablespoon canola oil1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 teaspoons fat-free milkFILLING:1 pint strawberries, cut into 1/4″ slices1 tablespoon sugar1 cup fat-free vanilla yogurt