No-Mayo Waldorf Salad

This salad is quick and easy to make.   It is great for a snack or for lunch.  A healthy Waldorf salad without the calories from the mayo!!!  You know how cut bananas turn brown in the fridge...well, so does the "banana dressing"....the flavor is REALLY good, but the "banana dressing does turn brown from being in the fridge.

I like this better the next day, after it has been in the fridge overnight. But I actually like it warmed to room temperature.

Ingredients:

1 apple, chopped
1 cup grapes
3/4 cup walnuts, chopped
1 cup raisins
1 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut
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2-3 large bananas



Directions:
Puree bananas in a blender.

Mix everything together in a bowl - serve immediately or after it has been in the fridge.  I thought it tasted better after it had been refrigerated first.


Estimated Nutritional Value per serving based on 6 servings:  Calories  221, Total Fat 11.7g, Cholesterol 0mg,  Sodium 20mg, Carbs 28.5g, Fiber 4.3g, Sugars 18.6, Protein 5g



... God does not judge by outward appearances...
Galatians 2:6 (GNT)

Daniel Fast Chocolate Coconut Steel Cut Oat Muffins

The steel cut oats give the muffins a chewy texture.  As with all Daniel Fast muffins, since you can not use baking powder or baking soda,  they do not rise like "regular" muffins - resulting in a denser, chewier muffin.   I like mine warmed up in the microwave.  These also taste good with peanut butter on them.

The flavor of these is REALLY good... but they are dense and chewy.

Ingredients:

1 cup Oat Flour
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/4 tsp ground cardamom
1/4 tsp ground cloves
2 Tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp corn starch
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut
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1 cup steel cut oats
1/4 cup  date syrup
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 large mashed bananas (if your bananas are smaller, you will probably need to increase the liquid by 2-4 Tbsp)

Directions:
Mix the steel cut oats, date syrup,  applesauce and mashed bananas in one bowl. 

Mix the rest of the dry ingredients in another bowl.    

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until the dry ingredients are moistened.  

Pour into muffin pan and bake at 350 degrees for about 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.  



Estimated Nutritional Value per muffin based on 12 muffins:  Calories 119, Total Fat 2.3g, Cholesterol 0mg,  Sodium 6mg, Carbs 23.9g, Fiber 2.9g, Sugars 9.1g, Protein 3.1g


I refuse to reject the grace of God.  But if a person is put right with God through the Law, it means that Christ died for nothing !
Galatians 2:21 (GNT)

Sweet Potato Tofu Scramble

I think these are MUCH better if the package of tofu is frozen first.  Just make sure to take it out of the freezer in advance so it will be thawed when you are ready to make these.

I like the flavor of the sweet potato with the tofu - it adds a nice flavor.

Ingredients:

1 cup chopped veggies of your choice (I use peppers and onion)
1 pkg firm or extra firm tofu (water packed), drained and squeezed dry
3/4 cup chopped sweet potato 
1/4 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast Flakes (optional)


Directions:
Drain the package of tofu and squeeze to get out as much water as possible.  

Cook the sweet potato in the microwave for a couple minutes to soften.  Then cut the sweet potato into chunks and add to pan.

I actually cook the veggies in the pan with a little water to soften them and slightly caramelize them - before adding the tofu .

Then crumble the tofu and add to the veggies in the pan.  Add all spices. Cook over medium-low heat until they are the consistency you like.  I happen to like mine on the drier side (because I usually put ketchup on them !!!).  

so that it is no longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives in me.  This life that I live now, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave his life for me.
Galatians 2:20 (GNT)

Chocolate Coconut Mint Balls

These are REALLY good.  They have a strong mint flavor.  My dad REALLY likes these.

Ingredients:
3/4 cup vegan chocolate chips (I actually used a 4.4 oz chocolate bar)
2 and 1/2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract
1 Tbsp peppermint extract
1 Tbsp mint flakes

Directions:
Blend everything together in a blender until the mixture can easily be rolled into balls.

Roll into balls and put in freezer until hardened.  Then store in the fridge.

Estimated Nutritional Value per bar based on 12 balls:  Calories 120, Total Fat 8.7g, Cholesterol 2mg,  Sodium 12mg, Carbs 9g, Fiber 1.9g, Sugars 6.7g, Protein 1.4g



Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Act 2:21  (NRSV)

Tofu Spinach Lasagna

This is a simple yet delicious basic tofu spinach lasagna.  Whenever anyone has tried it, they always ask for the recipe.  Everyone is surprised at how easy it is to make and how delicious it is.  I have even served it to "meat eaters" and they were surprised to find out that the filling was made with tofu.

This picture is from my brother.  He actually makes his own sauce to put on it.  I will be adding the recipe for his homemade sauce later.

This picture is from when I make it.  I use jar spagetti sauce.  Instead of using 2 jars of spaghetti sauce, you can use 1- 32 ounce jar of spaghetti sauce and add 1 cup of water.  This will make the sauce thinner.

Ingredients:

1 box lasagna noodles
1-1/2 to 2 jars spaghetti sauce (about 40 to 48 ounces)
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1 package silken tofu (I used  Morinu Soft Silken Tofu )
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1 tsp ground oregano
1 tsp ground basil
1 tsp dried parsley flakes
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 cup Nutritional Yeast Flakes
2 - 10 ounce packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained well


Directions:
If not using pre-cooked lasagna noodles, cook the noodles in boiling water about 3-5 minutes until softened.

Place the tofu in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.

Pour the tofu into a bowl and add in oregano, basil, parsley, red pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, nutritional yeast, and spinach.  Stir until well combined. 

To assemble, in a 9x13 lasagna pan, spread a thin layer of spaghetti sauce, then a layer of noodles, then a layer of the tofu filling.  Continue in the same order.  Finish with a layer of noodles topped with the spaghetti sauce.  

Bake at 350 degrees for about an hour.


Estimated Nutritional Value per serving based on 12 servings:  Calories 171, Total Fat 2g, Cholesterol 11mg,  Sodium 758mg, Carbs 29.3g, Fiber 3.1g, Sugars .6g, Protein 10.8g



Yes, indeed - God is my salvation.  I trust, I won't be afraid.  God - yes God! - is my strength and song, best of all, my salvation!
Isaiah 12:2  (MSG)

Cinnamon Muffins

This recipe was adapted from a recipe in an earlier edition of Quick & Healthy Recipes and Ideas .


These muffins are nice and moist and I LOVE the cinnamon taste.  With swirling the topping into the mixture, you do not get the crunch of the cinnamon/sugar. 

Ingredients:

1 and 3/4 cups wheat flour or Spelt Flour
1 and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 and 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 Tbsp ground flaxseed
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1 and 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 tsp vanilla extract

Topping:

2 Tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon


Directions:
Mix the applesauce, almond milk and vanilla in one bowl. 

Mix the dry ingredients in another bowl.    

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until the dry ingredients are moistened.  

Pour into muffin pan and sprinkle topping over batter (swirl around with a toothpick if desired).  Bake at 350 degrees for about 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 


Estimated Nutritional Value per muffin based on 12 muffins:  Calories 103, Total Fat .9g, Cholesterol 0mg,  Sodium 126mg, Carbs 21.1g, Fiber 1.3g, Sugars 6.2g, Protein 2.3g




It pays to take life seriously; things work out when you trust in God.
Proverbs 16:20 (MSG)

Crunchy Peanut Butter Chip Bars

These are REALLY good (even though they are NOT chocolate !!!!).  They don't have a strong peanut butter taste.  I like the crunch of the peanuts and the pumpkin seeds along with the combination of cranberries and raisins.  These are a firm bar and hold together nice.

These were adapted from Anne's Peanut Butter Granola Bars.

Ingredients:

1 cup oats
1 cup rice crispy cereal
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup Ground Flaxseed
1/2 cup raw peanuts 
1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips
1/4 cup dried cranberries 
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup brown rice syrup
3/4 cup natural peanut butter 
1 mashed banana


Directions:
Mix everything together in a bowl. 

Press into an 8x8 pan and store in fridge.  Each day these bars tend to get more flavorful.

Estimated Nutritional Value per bar based on 16 bars:  Calories 230, Total Fat 13.8g, Cholesterol 0mg,  Sodium 84mg, Carbs 22.3g, Fiber 3.5g, Sugars 11.4g, Protein 7.5g


For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 6:23  (NLT)