Showing posts with label food. Show all posts
Showing posts with label food. Show all posts

Thursday, April 14, 2016

No-Bake, Flourless Brownies

And I'm back with another healthy recipe! Who likes chocolate? ME!!! Sometimes I really crave it but have no chocolate on hand ... So I just make things like no-bake, flourless brownies! ^_^


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Pitted dates, Walnuts, Cocoa powder, Coconut oil, Vanilla, Salt, Water
Some parts are lighter brown because the oil separated in the topping. It didn't hinder the taste though!

No-Bake, Flourless Brownies

Brownie

2 1/2 c. loosely packed pitted dates

1 1/2 c. walnuts

6 T. cocoa powder

1 1/2 t. vanilla

2 t. water

1/4 t. and a pinch salt


Topping

1/4 c. cocoa powder

1/4 c. organic coconut palm sugar

1 T. honey

2 T. coconut oil (flavorless)

1/2 t. vanilla

Instructions

Blend ingredients for brownie in food processor until smooth. (Don't add any extra water even if it seems dry.)
Press into an 8-inch pan, lightly greased.

Heat the topping ingredients in pot until sugar is mostly dissolved. (Unless you use [1/4 cup] maple syrup instead of sugar&honey, then you don't need to heat it. Just mix it in a bowl). Spread evenly over brownie.

Refrigerate for about 2 hours. Enjoy!

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I found this recipe on Pinterest, and it brought me to a blog called Chocolate Covered Katie. She calls the recipe The Ultimate Unbaked Brownies.

I made a few tweaks to the recipe, and they are absolutely DELICIOUS!!! Yummy, dark-chocolate tasting brownies. I'm in love ... <3 My mom too, I think! *grins*

Let me know what you think if you give them a try! ^_^

Thursday, December 10, 2015

The Tag of Happiness


Thanks to Serena of Poetree for tagging me with The Tag of Happiness! *smiles* It's quite a fun and lovely tag ... and helpful in letting people know more about yourself! So, here we go!

Some Songs That Make You Happy

Sweet Hour of Prayer by William W. Walford ~ And since He bids me seek His face, Believe His word, and trust His grace, I'll cast on Him my every care, and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer

O'Lord by Lauren Diagle ~ O'Lord, o'Lord, I know You hear my cry; Your love is lifting me above all the lies

Just Be Held by Casting Crown ~ You're not alone; stop holding on, and just be held

Drops in the Ocean by Hawk Nelson ~ If you could count the times I say you are forgiven; it's more than the drops in the ocean 

I Am Yours by Lauren Diagle ~ So I rest in Your promises, now I am sure of this: I am Yours

My Lighthouse by Rend Collective ~ My lighthouse, my lighthouse, shining in the darkness, I will follow You

Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies) by Chris Tomlin ~ I know who goes before me, I know who stands behind; the God of angel armies is always by my side

Some Books That Make You Happy

Courting Morrow Little by Laura Frantz // Starflower by Anne Elisabeth Stengl // The King's Scrolls by Jaye L. Knight // To Win Her Heart by Karen Witemeyer // Golden Daughter by Anne Elisabeth Stengl // A Distant Melody by Sarah Sundin // The Ryn by Serena Chase // Dare by Tricia Mingerink // Mardan's Mark by Kathrese McKee // The Tutor's Daughter by Julie Klassen // Roses for Mama by Janette Oke // The Seahorse Legacy by Serena Chase // The Wood's Edge by Lori Benton // Glamorous Illusions by Lisa Tawn Bergren // A Time to Speak by Nadine Brandes // Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson // Prophet by R.J. Larson // Love Comes Softly by Janette Oke // A Voice in the Wind by Francine Rivers // Through Waters Deep by Sarah Sundin // Buttermilk Sky by Jan Watson // To Darkness Fled by Jill Williamson // Trust by Molly Evangeline // The Dark Hills Divide by Patrick Carman // The Gathering Dawn by Sally Laity & Dianna Crawford // A Woman Named Damaris by Janette Oke //

Some Movies That Make You Happy

Cinderella {2015} ~ Have courage and be kind

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe {2005} ~ For Narnia and for Aslan!

Beyond the Mask {2015} ~ Neither redemption, nor love, can ever be earned

Liberty's Kids {2002-2003} ~ So the army marches south ... it could be the huge victory we've been hoping for!

When Calls the Heart {2014-} ~ Elizabeth, please do consider this an act of courtship

Mandie and the Cherokee Treasure {2010} ~ We're going into a poisoned mine in search of rumored gold?

The Sound of Music {1965} ~ You brought music back into the house. I had forgotten

Prince Caspian {2008} ~ When Aslan bares his teeth, winter meets its death; when he shakes his mane, we shall have spring again

Love's Enduring Promise {2004} ~ My ribbons. You've kept them all these years?

Tangled {2010} ~ Well,that's the good part I guess. You get to go find a new dream.

Anne of Green Gables {1985} ~ Tomorrow is always fresh, with no mistakes in it

The Voyage of the Dawn Treader {2010} ~ In your world, I have another name. You must learn to know me by it

Pride and Prejudice {2005} ~ You may only call me "Mrs. Darcy" when you are completely, and perfectly, and incandescently happy

Felicity: An American Girl Adventure {2005} ~ If I am filled with hate because of him, then I am no better than he is. Am I?

Sense and Sensibility {1995} ~ I do not attempt to deny that I think very highly of him, that I ... greatly esteem him ... I like him

Belle {2013} ~ Yes, I love her! I love her with every breath I breathe

Frozen {2013} ~ Some people are worth melting for


Some Foods That Make You Happy

Cheesecake // Chocolate // Blueberries // French fries // Biscuits // Mangoes // Pancakes // Pizza // Smoothies // Frozen yogurt // Truffles // Chocolate Pudding // Pie // Mashed potatoes

Some Words That Make You Happy

Redemption // Peace // Love // Unicorn // Book // Elegant //  Fearless // Colonial // Joy // Fairytale // Dance // Live // Miracle // Grace // Abundant // Medieval // Turquoise // Surrender // Friend // Sweetheart // Freedom // Rainbow // Narnia // Dream // History // Trust // Dazzle 

Some Scents That Make You Happy

Lemon // Lavender // Peppermint // Cinnamon Apples // Roses

Some Random Things That Make You Happy

Family time // Snuggling babies // Reading various Psalms aloud // Little ones' giggles // Lovely tea sets // Dancing with younger siblings // Weddings // New book covers // Gazing at my bookshelf // Rain // Singing worshipful songs to my Creator and Lord // Pretty dresses // Deep conversations // Libraries // Summer // Fangirly responses to my stories // The fact that I am perfect just the way God made me // Christmas music // Lace // Candles

Guidelines:
Take the banner and put it in your post
List as many things as you want in each category
Come up with more categories if you wish

Tag as many people as you want

Tagged:
Deborah O'Carroll @ The Road of a Writer 
Gabriela @ A Heart Redeemed
Alyssa @ Writing Anyone
Natasha @ Through My Lens