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Posted on May 4, 2016July 20, 2017 by Kelly Gibson

Gluten-Free Vegan Sugar Cookies

A cookie with no butter, oil, refined sugar or eggs? That’s right! Cut out the junk and still enjoy a delicious dessert! 100% Gluten-free vegan

These are an especially great treat for the holidays!

Gluten-Free Vegan Sugar Cookies:

3/4 cup gluten-free all purpose flour
1/4 cup coconut sugar
½ organic banana, mashed until smooth (makes about ¼ cup)
2 tablespoons organic vanilla soy milk
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
Dash of salt

Preheat oven to 325F. Combine banana, soy milk, and sugar in a medium mixing bowl. Slowly add flour, baking soda + powder, and salt. Mix until smooth. Scoop dough into one-inch balls, and place onto cookie sheet, and top with sprinkles. Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes, cool, and enjoy. Tip: if you don’t like banana, try applesauce instead. Give it a try and let me know how you like your Gluten-Free Vegan Sugar Cookies!

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Written by Kelly Gibson | Gluten-Free Vegan Trainer | Vegan Nutrition Coach | Gluten Free Vegan Recipes | Gluten Free Vegan Cookies

Posted on February 27, 2016July 20, 2017 by Kelly Gibson — Leave a comment

Raspberry Sun Tea Recipe

Written by Cheyenne W, blog writer. Sun Tea Recipe by Kelly Gibson.

As we say goodbye to the freezing winter weather of the past few months and say hello to brutal Arizona hot weather, we may be wondering “What is the best drink to cool us off in this blazing heat?” Some of us may spring for cold soft drinks and sugar filled hydration drinks. But these drinks can cause far more harm than good and are often loaded with caffeine which leads to us feeling even more dehydrated than before. They are also full of dyes and other harsh chemicals that can cause health problems both in short term and long term. A much more simple and healthy option to this problem is a refreshing, homemade Raspberry Sun Tea recipe! This delicious raspberry sun tea recipe is great for the famous Arizona heat waves we experience yearly and will leave you feeling quenched without all the harsh chemicals.

Raspberry Sun Tea Recipe over Ice

Instructions:
• Add water to the pitcher.
• Add the bags of tea then set the pitcher in direct sunlight for about 1-2 hours. Alternatively, you may put it in the shade for 5 hours if you are concerned about UV rays.
• Remove the tea bags from the pitcher. Put the raspberries in a medium sized or large bowl and add maple syrup to sweeten them.
• Mash the raspberries completely so they can be easily incorporated.
• Refrigerate immediately, then drink in 1-2 hours; Or, pour the tea immediately into a glass and stir well over ice. Discard after 24 hours or if you notice any syrupy strands in the tea.

This refreshing tea can make even the most blistering of weather more enjoyable. It can be enjoyed be one person or be the main drink at a large gathering of friends and family as an alternative to large boxes of soda and beer that can be filled with calories and chemical dyes. Serve at any occasion that you might want to celebrate or to make a normal day better.

Looking for more refreshing drink recipes? Try one of my vegan recipe plans for juices, smoothies, and more!

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Posted on February 12, 2016July 20, 2017 by Kelly Gibson — Leave a comment

Benefits of CHOCOLATE this Valentine’s Day!

So you’ve heard all the bad things about chocolate, like how it is high in fat and sugar and will make you gain weight if you overeat it… But, if you take away the dairy and the sugar, you might actually have a healthy product! Let’s take a look at the benefits of chocolate in it’s most valuable ingredient: cocoa.

Cocoa Powder comes from the cocoa bean, grown on cacao trees mainly in South America. Raw Cocoa is a nutritious plant that contains several minerals like calcium, copper, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, and zinc. (Sounds like the benefits of chocolate could mean good for your bone health… Now we are onto something!) Not only that, but cocoa powder by itself contains almost 20% of calories from protein!

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Cocoa powder can be used in so many ways! I like to come up with healthy ways to eat food we like, especially chocolate!! Here is a 3-ingredient cocoa recipe that you can try for Valentine’s Day:

2T cocoa powder
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup dried pitted dates

Instructions: Use a food processor to mix all of the ingredients together, then shape into cookie balls. No baking required. (This was a favorite in our first Vegan Challenge!)

I have so many more chocolate-y ideas! Join the Vegan Challenge for more cocoa-based recipes and you can experience all the benefits of chocolate! Contact Me for More Info: