Showing posts with label coconut oil kale chips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label coconut oil kale chips. Show all posts

Sunday, June 15, 2014

Easy Snacks i can take with me?




Kimmee


I rock climb A TON. And i go for 4-8 hours at a time and i get very hungry. I dont like getting stuff from the veding because i dont want junk. Healthy food that i can easily take with me. Thank you very much!
(Ps, im veg (dont eat meat) so please no meaty things)



Answer
Here are some healthy snack ideas :)
Try to go for natural organic foods when possible.

~ Veggies & hummus - such as raw carrot sticks, cucumber, cherry tomatoes sliced, lightly steamed broccoli, slices of bell pepper, celery sticks, steamed kale, etc. If you want you could dip whole wheat pita in hummus.

~ Veggies

~ Fruit

~ Fruit salad

~ Apple slices with nut butter (such as organic peanut butter or almond butter)

~ Nuts, seeds or trail mix

~ Homemade trail mix (made with things like raw nuts - almonds, walnuts, pecans, cashews, etc., seeds, gogi berries, dried fruit such as dates, dried cranberries, dried blueberries, dried apricots, dried cherries, dried apple, raisins, coconut, dark chocolate chips...)

~ Whole grain crackers with hummus

~ Rye crispbreads (topped with things like nut butter, organic jam, hummus, slices of tomato, avocado, salsa, etc.)

~ Homemade sweet potato chips (made by thinly slicing sweet potatoes, glazing with extra virgin first cold pressed olive oil, sprinkling with herbs)

~ Healthy cereal (Nature's Path Organic, Barbara's, Kashi) - high fiber

~ Kind fruit & nut bar, Lara bar, Nature's Path Organic snack bar

~ Dates with 1/4 cup raw almonds

~ Berries with raw nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, pecans, etc.)

~ Kale chips (made with extra virgin first cold pressed olive oil)

~ Buckwheat or spelt pancakes or waffles

~ Hard boiled eggs

~ Greek yogurt, regular yogurt or goat's milk yogurt

~ Greek yogurt with berries

~ Coconut milk yogurt, soy yogurt or almond yogurt

~ Parfaits made with greek yogurt or non-dairy yogurt, berries, organic granola or muesli (such as Nature's Path Organic granola or blueberry almond muesli, raspberry hazelnut muesli)


I hope this helps :)

♥

Going on a Road Trip and on a Plant Based Diet?




CLC0930


Recently began eating plant-based (basically Vegan w/out added oils/fats) and would like some lunch and snack ideas for a 13+ hour car ride. Preferably foods that boost energy and are easy to eat in a car and will keep in a cooler.

Thanks!!



Answer
homemade kale chips, carrot sticks, applesauce, apple slices, sliced bell peppers (yellow are best), sliced mini cucumbers, celery sticks, broccoli, homemade air-popped popcorn (with agave if you like it sweet). Or just mix up a salad with whatever veggies you like, and have that.

Fruit smoothies are great too. Use some frozen fruit (strawberries and peaches are always good), a bit of coconut water, and 100% fruit juice like orange juice. You can even add some kale or spinach or carrot juice if you like. Mixing carrot juice and orange juice together also makes for a sweet treat.




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Monday, May 12, 2014

can some one give me a LOT of vegitarian meals and snacks?




Dann Hi


im a vegitarian i have been for about 11 years and im aso a picky eater and i need help thinking of things to eat i want something a little bit diffrent. please give me like as many breakfast ideas snack ideas and dinner ideas and lunch ideas the person with the most ideas and what sounds most apealling to me will get that glorious 10 pts so please help me out


Answer
Snacks/Appetizers -
Trail mix
Wasabi peas
Chapati
Kale chips
Spicy Indian cauliflower
Larabars
Cliff bars
Pita chips with hummus
Lemon-glazed baby carrots with cranberries
Tortilla chips with salsa and/or guacamole
Soups (Tomato, miso, hot and sour, potato dill, etc)
Fried plantain
Garlic bread made with daiya cheese
Corn on the cob
Soy pudding
Peanut brittle
Bruschetta
Fruit cups
Deep fried tofu in a peanut sauce
Applesauce
Cut up veggie sticks
Pretzels (Make sure to check the ingredients)
Original Lays potato chips (Or even better, purchase vegan chips from your local health food store)
Dried fruit
Potato samosas
Vegetable pakoras
Deep fried spring rolls with a sweet plum sauce
Nachos made with Daiya cheese (add tomato, guacamole, jalapeno peppers... Whatever you desire)
Popcorn (plain or topped with nutritional yeast, vegan margarine and spices)


Breakfast -
Whole grain bagel with peanut butter, jam, and banana
Oatmeal made with soy milk
Summer berries with fresh mint
Strawberry, mango, pineapple salad with banana-lime dressing
Mango avocado spring rolls
Toast with hummus
French toast made with soy milk
Breakfast burrito if you'd like something heartier... Beans, guacamole, stir-fryed veggies, etc
Hash browns/Breakfast potatoes
Banana boats
Smoothies/Juices (add different types of fruits and vegetables)
Scrambled tofu
Pineapple cranberry almond salad


Lunch/Dinner -
Jerk-Spiced Soy Jerky
Curried cashews
Falafel wraps with hummus
Sesame soba noodles
Ginger-lime-glazed tofu skewers
Yam and avocado sushi rolls
Cucumber sushi rolls
Spinach salad with almonds, apple, and figs
Steamed vegetable dumplings (spinach, carrot, green onion, etc)
Garlic potatoes
Angel hair pasta with olive oil and garlic
Strawberry field greens with black olives and toasted pine nuts
Couscous pilaf
Pizza made with Daiya cheese (your pick for toppings)
Mashed potatoes
Black beans and wild rice
Garden vegetable stew
Roasted potato salad with chickpeas and sun-dried tomatoes
Garlic knots
Cayenne french fries (bake for a healthier alternative)
Rice pilaf with cranberries and almonds
Yam and spinach coconut curry
Chickpea and vegetable curry
Rice salad with cashews and dried papaya
Crispy tofu nuggets
Lemon and garlic marinated mushrooms
Vegetable fried rice
Jamaican rice
Vegetable lasagna (if using cheese, use Daiya)
Yellow dahl with spinach
Teriyaki tofu wrap
Chinese noodles and broccoli with spicy black bean sauce
Carrot and orange salad with cashews and cilantro
Onion rings
Fusilli with garden vegetables and tarragon
Tomato dill penne
Fried ginger sesame tofu
Spicy chipotle potato quesadillas
Refried bean and salsa quesadillas
Fajitas/Tacos/Burritos with beans, rice, lettuce, tomato, corn, salsa, hot sauce, etc
Veggie burgers
Black bean burgers
Spicy peanut noodles on a bed of lettuce and carrots
Tabbouleh
Veg chili
Three-bean chili
Cucumber-radish salad with tarragon vinaigrette
Cashew sesame noodles
Vegetable pad thai
Sweet potato and broccoli salad with pomegranate-peanut dressing
Pasta salad with grilled summer vegetables
Vegetable stirfrys
Cranberry-carrot salad with citrus-walnut vinaigrette
Roasted vegetables
Avocado and tomato sandwiches
Tempeh taco bites
Black bean and quinoa salad
Bagels with soy cream cheese and tomato
Stuffed vegetables
Black bean chili topped with baked sweet potatoes
BBQd seitan strips
Chickpea and walnut salad
Sweet and sour vegetable stir fry
Fried eggplant with tomato
White bean salad with fennel and avocado
Vegetable kabobs with tofu and potato
Lemon and pistachio rice
Macaroni and "cheese" (made with Daiya)
Steamed vegetables
Mediterranean vegetable stew
Vegetable lo mein with tofu
Chana masala
Bell peppers stuffed with white beans, mushrooms, and walnuts

I need a healthy snack that will cure my insane salt craving, any ideas?




Allison


I havent eaten really in three days because i got the stomach bug and all of a sudden i got this terrible salt craving. Please help.


Answer
If you are craving salt after being sick, you probably need both salt and liquid!

If you haven't eaten much in three days, start with soups and other liquids. Coconut water is very hydrating and will help a lot!

Mushroom soup is easy to make or buy. Any kind of vegetable soup would be good. Butternut squash soup is one of my favorites! Don't eat tomato soup yet, though, as it might irritate your stomach. Enjoy your soup with whatever kind of crackers or chips you like!

If you are already eating solid food, try jicama! You can eat it raw and plain on its own, or sprinkled or dipped in seasonings. Just peel the jicama with a knife and cut into sticks or wedges. I wouldn't go super spicy yet because your tummy is still sensitive, but you can sprinkle with salt and a little olive oil, or dip in a simple sauce of nutritional yeast, a, optional splash of apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and water to thin it out a little, some salt, and whatever seasonings sound appetizing - some garlic, or paprika, or mild chili powder, or mild curry powder would be good. (I used chili powder, cayenne, and hot paprika with nooch, acv, sea salt, and evoo in mine but I don't have a tummy bug! I've made them spicy, mild, curry, and plain. Always delicious!)

Kale chips are the BEST snack. You can buy them or make them, either in a slow oven or a dehydrator if you have one. Mix up some olive oil, seasonings, and salt in a bowl. Add washed kale that has been cut or torn into bite sized pieces. Massage it around to coat completely. Bake in a low oven or dehydrate until crunchy. Enjoy! Good seasonings are chili powder, plain olive oil and salt, miso, ginger, pepper, salt and vinegar, anything that would be good on any chip would be delicious here!

I also like to make a simple dip that can turn into a cracker: Soak a cup of cashews or macadamia nuts. Put in the blender with a red or orange bell pepper. Blend until totally smooth - you may need to add a little water and you will definitely need to scrape down the sides several times. A high speed blender helps a lot here. Season to taste - again, chili powder or curry is great, or just a little cayenne or paprika and salt (don't go too spicy again!) Nutritional yeast is good and optional. Eat as a dip, or spread on sheets of nori and dehydrate (or bake at low temperature,) or just spread out on parchment without the nori and bake/dehydrate that way. This also makes a great coating for kale chips, by the way!

I like to spread most of it out on nori sheets and dehydrate them. I eat the rest as a dip or salad dressing while I wait for the crackers to dry. In the dehydrator, it will take overnight. In the oven, you can have them in less than half hour!

One of the most delicious and satisfying things in the world is baked sweet potato. The easiest way is to bake it whole in the skin, but that takes the longest. You can also peel it and cut into fries. Toss with olive oil, salt, and seasonings (herbs or spices, whatever you like) and bake until brown at the edges and softened throughout. Eat just like that, or dip in whatever you like to dip things in!

You can cut up and roast most veggies this way. When you haven't felt well, winter squash and/or root veggies (like potato, sweet potato, carrot, and parsnip) may be the easiest to digest.

Carrot, celery, and cucumber sticks are also awesome. I have found that they cure a lot of different kinds of cravings!

Good luck and I hope you feel better soon!




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Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Different kale recipes?

Q. Different kale recipes?
I always go for salty then sugar. I know there is a baked chip kale recipe

1 bunch kale, washed and dried well
1 tablespoon olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon brown sugar



but where can I find kale chip recipe but more of a desert? I probably have to make one up.


Answer
Chocolate Coconut Kale Chips! :
http://www.loveveggiesandyoga.com/2011/04/chocolate-coconut-kale-chips.html
Chocolate Coconut Kale Chips:

1 bunch of kale, washed and big stems removed
1/2 c cashews, soaked
1/2 c agave/honey/maple syrup (combo of one or any)
1/3 c cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon

Optional and omit if you donât like coconut flavored items:

1/4 c coconut flakes (unsweetened or sweetened)
2 tbsp coconut oil

Directions:

Soak cashews in water for at least an hour (4-6 hours ideal). Remove the soaked cashews and add all the other ingredients (except the kale) to a Vita-Mix or blender. Blend until mixture is smooth to make the chocolate coconut coating. Pour this mixture over a bowl of washed, de-stemmed kale leaves and toss to coat.

Transfer coated kale to a parchment-lined cookie sheet and bake at 300F for about 20 minutes. Flip, and bake for another 10 minutes, give or take. Watch them closely because the honey/agave/maple mixture can burn quickly and itâs hard to tell with the dark chocolate color if they are burning or not. Let your nose and common sense be your guide. Remove crispy chips one by one if necessary.

You could dehydrate these chips, too, but because many people donât have dehydrators, I purposefully made these in the oven.

Could anyone suggest any low calorie crisps?




Manon


I'm generally a pretty healthy person, I try to eat a balanced diet and get my 5 a day and so forth, however lately seen as college is now over, yet a lot of my friends are still doing exams I have found myself at a loose end, and boredom/ celebratory eating a lot. As I said, I;m pretty healthy, but crisps are my ultimate food vice, so to avoid being TOO unhealthy, and getting to pudgy I was wondering if anyone could suggest any low cal alternatives? I need them to be available in the UK, seen as that's where I live, but other than that, I like trying new things, and it would be good to have a bit of guilt free eating :). Also, any low cal snacks in general would be helpful :), I'm quite a snacker :P. Thank you for your help! :)


Answer
slice mushrooms, brush lightly with coconut oil season, and bake. mushroom chips!

same with kale- make orbuy kale chips.

i hear sliced jicama is good as a chip but i havent tried it.

use cucumbers as a chip when eating dip.




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