Dried Banana Chips

This is Day 5 of my Daniel Fast.

I LOVE dried banana chips...they are SOOOO addicting.... I can't stop eating them !!!!!  They are SOOOOO sweet and chewy.  The dried bananas you buy in the store are hard and do not have the flavor that homemade dried bananas do.  Everyone who has had these dried banana chips LOVES them.

Ingredients:

ripe bananas, sliced


Directions:
Put the sliced bananas on the mesh sheets on dehydrator trays, in a single layer and so the banana slices do not overlap.  

If your dehydrator has a temperature control, set it to 135 degrees.   The average drying time is 8-12 hours.  The drying time is affected by the thickness of the slices, the humidity, the moisture content, how much is being dried.  So you will need to check every once in a while and see how the bananas are drying.  To check for dryness, take a banana slice out and let it completely cool, then eat it and see if it is nice and chewy and a little sticky.  It should also have  a caramel color and texture !!!  If you dry them too long they will be crispier. 

I have a Nesco-American Harvest Gardenmaster Dehydrator
which I ABSOLUTELY LOVE.    


Part of the Daniel Fast is praising God.....SO......

Praise God for he is:
eternal, everywhere, Emmanuel, everlasting, end



yet their message goes out to all the world and is heard to the ends of the earth.  God made a home in the sky for the sun;
Psalm 19:4 (GNT)

Cashew Mayo (DF, GF)

This is Day 4 of my Daniel Fast.

I wanted to try a cashew mayo recipe to use with some of the things I plan on making while on the Daniel Fast.  I did not put the garlic salt and onion powder in because I wanted to use it on a fruit salad.  If using it for a mock tuna salad or mock egg salad, I think the garlic salt and onion powder would be good.

This is adapted from this recipe.

Ingredients:

1 cup raw cashews, soaked for at least 2 hours and drained
1/2 cup water
1/8 tsp pepper
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 dates
1/2 tsp garlic salt (optional)
1 tsp onion powder (optional)

Directions:
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.  

Store in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 3-4 weeks. 

My favorite food processor is the  KitchenAid  7-Cup Food Processor. 

For blenders, I use both the  Vitamix Blender and Ninja Master Prep Professional Blender

Part of the Daniel Fast is praising God.....SO......

Praise God for he is:
deliverer, divine, Deity, Daddy, defender

No speech or words are used, no sound is heard;
Psalm 19:3 (GNT)

Daniel Fast Ginger Muffins (GF)

This is Day 3 of my Daniel Fast.  

I made these muffins for breakfast for week 1.  Since there is no leavening agents (no baking soda and no baking powder) in Daniel Fast muffins, they don't rise like "regular muffins" so are much denser.  These muffins are dense....I  like them warmed up in the microwave and then put peanut butter on them !!!!

Ingredients:

3/4 cup Oat Flour
1/2 cup Brown Rice Flour
1/2 cup Corn Flour
1 and 1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
2 tsp corn starch
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1/3 cup date syrup 
1 and 1/3 cups unsweetened applesauce
2 large very ripe bananas, mashed (if your bananas are smaller use 3 bananas or  increase the liquid by 2-4 Tbsp)

Directions:
Mix date syrup, applesauce and mashed bananas 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 bake at 350 degrees for about 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.  

I like using the silicone bakeware for my muffins.  The muffins  come out so easily and I don't need to grease the pan.  My favorites are:   Casabella Silicone Standard Muffin Pan, Casabella Silicone Large Muffin Pan,  Casabella Jumbo Muffin Cups.

The OXO Large Scoop  is GREAT for scooping out batter into the muffin pan.  It is MUCH neater than when I used a spoon to scoop the batter into the pan - I no longer get batter all over the muffin pan !!!

Estimated Nutritional Value per muffin based on 12 muffins:  Calories 125, Total Fat .9g, Cholesterol 0mg,  Sodium 2mg, Carbs 29g, Fiber 2.3g, Sugars 11.4g, Protein  2.8g

Part of the Daniel Fast is praising God.....SO......

Praise God for he is:
compassionate, creator, caring, counselor, comforter, control, companion



I look to the Lord for help at all times, and he rescues me from danger.
Psalm 25:15 (GNT)

Date Syrup / Date Paste

Today is Day 2 of my Daniel Fast.  

I needed to make some date syrup since I will be using a lot of it during the Daniel Fast.  I decided to combine several recipes and come up with my own variation.  SOOOOO.....here it is !!!!

Ingredients:

1 - 14 oz package of dates (there were 26 dates in my package)
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 to 1 tsp lemon juice
3 cups water (if you want it thinner, add another 1/2 to 1 cup of water)


Directions:
Place all ingredients in a blender and let sit for about 15 minutes.  Then blend on high for a few minutes until completely smooth. 

Store in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 3-4 weeks. 


Part of the Daniel Fast is praising God.....SO......

Praise God for he is:
beautiful, bountiful, beginning



Anyone who speaks should speak words from God.  Anyone who serves should serve with the strength God gives so that in everything God will be praised through Jesus Christ.  Power and glory belong to him forever and ever.  Amen.
1 Peter 4:11 (NCV)

Chocolate Coconut Date Oat Balls (DF, GF)

Today is the 1st day of my Daniel Fast.  I made these to have as a snack.  I took some into work and my co-workers thought they were good also !!!  

I used a melon baller to make the balls, so they turned out smaller than when I use my hands to shape the balls.

These are a variation of my Chocolate Peanut Butter Coconut Banana Balls.

Ingredients:
1 cup dates
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1/4 cup Hershey's Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
3 cups Quaker Quick Oats
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup  Unsweetened Shredded Coconut  (I use Bob's Red Mill)
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup natural peanut butter (no sugar) - I used chunky 
1 banana, mashed
1 Tbsp Ground Flaxseed (I use Bob's Red Mill)
3 Tbsp water

Directions:
Blend the dates in a blender or food processor until desired texture.  I actually leave some date pieces....this makes it chewier.

Mix everything together in a bowl. 

Form into balls and store in fridge.  Each day these balls tend to get more flavorful.  I like these better after they have been in the fridge overnight.

I've started using the  Farberware Cookie Scoop for forming the snack balls, instead of using my hands.  It is not as messy and the balls are a more uniform size.

My favorite food processor is the KitchenAid  7-Cup Food Processor. 

For blenders, I use both the  Vitamix Blender and Ninja Master Prep Professional Blender

Estimated Nutritional Value per ball based on  50 balls:  Calories 62, Total Fat 2.9g, Cholesterol 0mg,  Sodium 2mg, Carbs 8g, Fiber 1.4g, Sugars 3.1g, Protein 1.8g

Part of the Daniel Fast is praising God.....SO......

Praise God for he is:
awesome, almighty, amazing, Abba, All-Powerful

Each day announces it to the following day; each night repeats it to the next.
Psalm 19:2 (GNT)

Mixed Potato Tofu Scramble (DF, GF)

I think this is 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 this.

This is very filling with all the potatoes in it.

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 
3/4 cup chopped white potato
1/4 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp dried parsley flakes
1 tsp paprika
1 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast Flakes  (I use Now Foods)


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

Cook the potatoes in the microwave for a few minutes to soften.  Then cut the potatoes 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 put ketchup on them !!!).  

How clearly the sky reveals God's glory !  How plainly it shows what he has done !
Psalm 19:1 (GNT)

Mayo-Free Waldorf Salad Take 2 (Lemon and Vinegar)

I LOVE waldorf salad and am trying to come up with variations that do not use commercial vegan mayo.

Ingredients:

1 cup grapes
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup raisins
3/4 cup walnuts, chopped
2 apples, chopped
2 Tbsp lemon juice
3 Tbsp red wine vinegar

Directions:
Mix everything together in a bowl - serve immediately or after it has been in the fridge. 


Estimated Nutritional Value per serving based on 6 servings:  Calories 215, Total Fat 9.4g, Cholesterol 0mg,  Sodium 21mg, Carbs 32.4g, Fiber 3.9g, Sugars 23.7, Protein 4.8g



But Jabez prayed to the God of Israel, "Bless me, God, and give me much land.  Be with me and keep me from anything evil that might cause me pain." And God gave him what he prayed for.
1 Chronicles 4:10 (GNT)

Black Bean and Corn Salad

This is GREAT for lunches, picnics or potluck dinners !!!

Ingredients:

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp lime juice
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp minced jar garlic
1 can corn, drained
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 Tbsp dried cilantro
1 Tbsp dried parsley


Directions:
Mix everything together in a bowl - serve immediately or after it has been in the fridge.  


Estimated Nutritional Value per serving based on 8 servings:  Calories 113, Total Fat.8 g, Cholesterol 0mg,  Sodium 371mg, Carbs 24.8g, Fiber 4.7g, Sugars 5.3g, Protein 5g




Because your love is better than life, I will praise you.
Psalm 63:3 (NCV)

Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Muffins

My "guinea pig" testers thought these muffins were REALLY good.  This is a variation of my Pumpkin Spice Muffins .

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
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/8 tsp ground cloves
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 cup Hershey's Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1/4 cup and 1 Tbsp Sucanat   (or brown sugar)
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1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup almond milk
2 medium to large very ripe bananas, mashed
1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:
Mix the  pumpkin puree, applesauce, almond milk, bananas 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.  Bake at 350 degrees for about 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 

I like using the silicone bakeware for my muffins.  The muffins  come out so easily and I don't need to grease the pan.  My favorites are:   Casabella Silicone Standard Muffin Pan, Casabella Silicone Large Muffin Pan, Casabella Jumbo Muffin Cups.

The OXO Large Scoop  is GREAT for scooping out batter into the muffin pan.  It is MUCH neater than when I used a spoon to scoop the batter into the pan - I no longer get batter all over the muffin pan !!!


Estimated Nutritional Value per muffin based on 12 muffins:  Calories 115, Total Fat .7g, Cholesterol 0mg,  Sodium 112mg, Carbs 26g, Fiber 2.5g, Sugars 7.2g, Protein 2.7g

I will praise you as long as I live.  I will lift up my hands in prayer to your name.
Psalm 63:4 (NCV)

Chocolate Peanut Butter Coconut Banana Oat Balls (DF, GF)

My 6th grade teacher used to make "high fat/non-vegan" cookies called "Boiled Cookies".  I loved them SOOOOOOOOOO much, I asked her for the recipe.  So I tried to create a healthy/vegan version of the no-bake cookies.  These don't taste exactly like them, but they are still DELICIOUS !!!!  I can't eat just one !!!!!  These are "softer" than the "Boiled Cookies".

Ingredients:
1/4 cup Hershey's Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 banana, mashed
1/2 cup peanut butter (no sugar)
3 cups Quaker Quick Oats
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut  (I use Bob's Red Mill)
1/2 cup date syrup 

Directions:
Mix everything together in a bowl. 

Form into balls and store in fridge.  Each day these balls tend to get more flavorful.

I've started using the  Farberware Cookie Scoop for forming the snack balls, instead of using my hands.  It is not as messy and the balls are a more uniform size.

Estimated Nutritional Value per ball based on  26 balls:  Calories 114, Total Fat 5.6g, Cholesterol 0mg,  Sodium 28mg, Carbs 14.7g, Fiber 2g, Sugars 5.3g, Protein 3.5g

You were all baptized into Christ, and so you were all clothed with Christ.  This means that you are all children of God through faith in Christ Jesus.
Galatians 3:26 (NCV)