VEGAN RECIPES
This is everything that is great about a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in a cookie. They are soft, sweet and delicious. The best part is that these cookies are guilt free.
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These energy balls are made with peanut butter, oatmeal and dates. The are great for a post workout snack or to get you through a long afternoon at work. They are also quick and easy to make.
These muffins are great for a quick breakfast or an afternoon snack. They get their sweetness from bananas and maple syrup, not refined sugar. The banana flavor goes great with the peanut butter. Plus they are gluten free. Just make sure you use certified gluten free oats.
I know peanut butter and oatmeal sounds a little funny together, but it is delicious. This oatmeal is a great way to start the day, you gets lots of protein and it is super filling. This was almost like having dessert for breakfast, so it was easy to get the kids to eat all of their oatmeal.
Makes 1 serving
1 Cup of water
1/2 cup of old fashioned oats
1 heaping TBSP of peanut butter (you could use any nut butter)
1 TBSP Agave nectar or sweetener of your choice
1/2 tsp cinnamon
a few splashes of non dairy milk (optional)
1/2 banana sliced
Bring the water to a boil in a small sauce pan. Add in the oats and cook for about 10 minutes until the oats are soft and creamy. Stir in the peanut butter, agave, cinnamon and milk. Put into a bowl and top with the bananas.