Finally! The Secret To Amazing Vegan Waffles

Hey everyone! As the summer comes to a close, I wanted to share with y'all a recipe that I LOVE. Like adore. I'm the queen royalle of the vegan breakfast, and conquered the trifecta- the vegan pancake, the vegan french toast, and now The Secret To Amazing Vegan Waffles! Enjoy:)

Ingredients

2 cups spelt flour

1/3 cup seltzer water (the secret)

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. baking powder

1/4 cup Agave nectar

2 tablespoon flax seed/chia seed

1 1/2 cup non-dairy milk (I use unsweetened vanilla almond milk)

2 tsp. vanilla

1 tsp. nutmeg

1 tsp. Saigon cinnamon

1/4 tsp. kosher salt

1/4 cup melted coconut oil

Let's Do This THANG

 In a small mixing bowl, mix together your dry ingredients, making sure to sift that spelt flour because it can become lumpy at times.In the mixer with a paddle attachment, mix together your wet ingredients. Un-attach the bowl from the machine and let rest for 5 minutes. Slowly in three increments, use the mixer to add your dry ingredients to your wet. Add your seltzer water now.With your waffle press, make sure it is pre-sprayed with canola oil to prevent sticking. Then when hot, ladle your mixture in the center of your waffle press. Shut the lid and follow the instruction of your waffle machine.Then voila! You have perfectly crispy golden brown waffles worthy of a restaurant brunch! 

Namaste,

Zoe

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Hack: 5 Min Vegan Energy Bites!

Hi everyone! Hope everyone has been having a fabulous summer. In the spirit of summer I wanted to share a recipe with you that's perfect for that on-the-go kind of day- whether the beach, a road trip, or an adventure up the mountain. This recipe works perfectly in the cooler, and is the quintessential picnic food. I hope you enjoy Hack: 5 Min Vegan Energy Bites! 

Ingredients

1 cup old fashioned oats

1/2 cup flax/chia blend

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. nutmeg

1/4 cup Agave nectar

1/3 cup dark chocolate shavings or chips

1/4 cup toasted coconut (for rolling)

1/2 cup Organic peanut butter or almond butter

1/4 cup any nuts you would like

Let's do this Thang in 5 minutes! It's super simple, quick, and delicious- so you get on with your day and not be slaving over a hot stove! 

1. In a large bowl, measure and pour your oats, salt, spices, nuts, and flax/chia blend. Stir well.

2. Then mix in your wet ingredients, honey or Agave, peanut butter, and also your dark chocolate chunks. Stir well until similar to consistency above.

3. Now we are forming the bites! Pour out your toasted coconut onto a small plate. With your hands, form small balls from your oat mixture, and then delicately roll or lightly toss the bites in the toasted coconut. 

ZOE QUICK TIP:

After forming and tossing three balls, your fingertips will become warm, and it will become much more difficult to form the balls. So, after every third ball, wash your fingers with cold water! It will prevent the mixture from become too sticky to form the delicious 5 min vegan bites!  

4. Now you have beautiful vegan energy bites for a wonderful day out in the sun! If you'd like, place them in the fridge overnight to slightly harden- making it perfect for a plastic-baggy for lunch! Enjoy:)

*Namaste,

Zoe

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7 Steps To Vegan French Toast

Hey everyone! The weekend is here, and you know what that means: a superb, bountiful breakfast! My family recently made quintessential homemade home-cooked french toast, eggs and all. I did not want to miss out on the fun, so I concocted my own vegan french toast recipe that is sure to knock your socks off. Even better, it's only 7 Simple Steps to deliciousness! Hope you enjoy!

Ingredients

2 slices of Ezekiel bread

1 tsp. Saigon cinnamon

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1 tsp. nutmeg

1 tbsp. Agave nectar

1/2 cup  vanilla unsweetened almond milk

1 tbsp. Chia seed or flax seed/chia mixture

Handful of stawberries

Handful of blueberries

Toasted coconut

2 tbsp. almond butter

7 Steps To Vegan French Toast

1. Toast your Ezekiel bread in the toaster or oven for about 2 minutes.

2. Combine your almond milk, vanilla, cinnamon nutmeg, and Chia into a large bowl, stir well, and place in the fridge for 10-15 minutes

3. Pull the mixture out of the fridge. Dunk your slice of bread, face down in the mixture, dredge for twenty seconds, and dredge the other side of the slice of bread for the same amount of time.

4. Grab a large griddle pan and add two tablespoons of coconut oil in the pan. Delicately, place your french toast slices onto the griddle. 

5. For each side, two minutes should evenly cook the french toast. Pull off the griddle onto a large plate.

6. Cut up your fruit for your delectable breakfast or brunch, and let them adorn the french toast with your almond butter and if desired, toasted coconut.

7. Voila! You have completed the 7 Steps To Vegan French Toast! Enjoy.

Namaste,

Zoe

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Top 10 Weekend Wellness Tips

Hey everyone! So, as you guys know, I have been leading a pretty ferociously healthy lifestyle lately, from Zumba, to yoga, and eating clean, vegan food. I wanted to get my whole family involved as well. This weekend we planned a family day-trip to a pretty awesome location- it was wonderful day and a great way to have fun and be active at the same time. We went bicycling, I packed some lovely vegan treats, and came across a farmer's market in the process. This weekend was one of the best I've had in a long time, and it got me thinking, what were some tips to help other families, or individuals live more healthy, wellness driven lives on lovely summer weathered-weekend? So here you are folks, TOP 10 Weekend Wellness Tips from yours truly, with pics accompanied! 

1. Good Food. Good Food. Good Food. 

Staying healthy on weekend trips with the family can be difficult- but spotting out locations ahead of time is great way to stay informed as to their offerings. Pack a snack ahead of time for those beach outings, or stop by a farmer's market to grab some fruit as a mid-bicycling snack! Delicious! 

2. BRING A YOGA MAT. 

You'll never know when you'll need it, but in the midst of sun-filled skies, and beautiful low-tide- yoga is great de-stressor that can keep your mind at ease during busy, frantic moments with kids. A mat/colorful rug is also lovely for meditating while listening to the cool ocean breeze and sleeping while listening to some tunes. A great idea through and through.  

3. WATER. 

This is my feeling- it's the freaking summer right? Find somewhere to dip your toe in, to marvel at a obnoxiously beautiful and picturesque waterfall. If you make that waterfall your goal for biking 6 1/2 miles up hills, you'll make it here. Trust me. And that goddamn waterfall will be the most gorgeous thing you've ever laid eyes upon. 

4. LOOK UP AT THE SKY.          

Take the time to look up at the sky. Unplug. Breathe in air that you inhale and exhale. Be grateful for the people with you, and for those impacted your life positively. We are tiny being just made of freaking stardust, literally. You're the smallest dot on a planet called Earth. Catch some perspective. 

5. RISE TO NEW HEIGHTS. 

Challenge yourself and your perceived limits in activity that you enjoy. Bike up a mountain that you think looks scary- and be proud when you get to the top. You f**king conquered that mountain!- and feel empowered and at peace with yourself for having done so. 

 

6. FIND THE PERFECT LUNCH SPOT.

Mid-way through your adventure, make sure to take time to snack on some yummies. Find that perfect spot between the trees, light streaming through. Be inspired, and take rest in that warmth and light. The food will take ever the more better in the midst of the beauty, and companionship you felt while partaking in it. 

7. UNPLUG.

I cannot emphasize this enough- your relationships, you way of moving through the world, how you treat yourself- will improve when you unplug from constant technology for 24 hours. A few pictures for memories, awesome- but texting and social media take you away from what's really important-the people who you truly care about. Just do it.

8. MARVEL.

When you marvel at a wonderous thing, you lose that constant focus on self- the nitpicking, the criticism. You lose yourself and your senses are concentrated on the visual imprint of this wondrous thing. Take time to marvel.

9. TAKE PHOTO TO REMEMBER. 

Although not always necessary, I like taking a photo, a selfie in this case, I know kill me, but this particular weekend spot I had free climbed rocks to sit right next to waterfall, biked miles, taken a off-beaten bike path, and just had an overall spectacular time with my family. This reservoir was on a secret trail around the Great Falls. I was proud of my accomplishment, (I should say our, my dad suffered with me) and remembering that feeling- when in times of bad moods, sadness, or lack of creative control- can help me!

10. LOVE & GRATITUDE. 

Remember to love, support, and be grateful for the people who are with you on your adventure called life. They seen you at your very worst, and at your best- yet they're still there, loving you unconditionally. Remember to reciprocate it too. These people are your family & family is everything. 

Happy travels and see you soon with a new vegan munchie!

Namaste,

Zoe

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