Silk Vanilla Almond Creamer VEGAN!!!

Right now I am studying for my RD exam and have been needing an extra boost of caffeine to get be going to hit the books. I am an ICED coffee girl and do not like hot coffee. Usually I splurge at Starbucks, but now I decided to start brewing at home. Since I do not consume dairy I have been looking for a creamer alternative.

I found Silk Vanilla Almond Creamer at my local grocery store and LOVE IT. It was on sale for $2.99. It basically is the same as their sweetened vanilla almond milk, except more condensed and thick. It has a great nutty flavor with a splash of creamy vanilla.

Brewed some coffee, threw some ice in and poured the creamer in for a phenomenal iced beverage! Literally went through a whole pot drinking it.
Happy Studying for me! I want to try the Hazelnut one as well1


 

BENEFITS

• Absolutely no cholesterol or saturated fat
• Free of dairy, lactose, gluten, casein, egg, peanut and MSG
• Verified by the Non-GMO Project’s product verification program
• No artificial colors, flavors or funny business
•  INGREDIENTS: Almondmilk (Filtered Water, Almonds), Cane Sugar, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sunflower Lecithin, Natural Flavor, Sea Salt, Gellan Gum.

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Chocolate Chia Pudding

"Chia seeds are full of antioxidants, omega 3 fatty acids and fiber. They also are a great complete protein source. Most people wonder how to incorporate this super food into their diet. Chia seeds expand, and cause a tapioca like affect, making pudding overnight. There are many other flavors as well"

Vegan - Lactose Free - Gluten Free

Prep: 10min. Refridgerate: 6 hours.

Serves 2

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk (almond or coconut are my personal favs)
• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 3 tablespoons raw cacao powder (baking cocoa will also work)
• 1 tablespoon  honey or agave syrup
• Chocolate scrapings for garnish 

• Directions:

  
  

  1. Add all of the ingredients to a large glass jar with a lid, give it a quick stir, then put the lid on. Shake it like crazy to mix it all up. Refrigerate until very thick and pudding-like, at least 4 hours or overnight, shaking or stirring occasionally. Serve the pudding chilled with whatever topping you’d like. See my suggestions below.
  2. Optional add ins/toppings: crystallized ginger, goji berries, nut butter, coconut, fresh citrus, bananas, nuts, pomegranate seeds, whipped coconut cream.

  
  You can find Chia seeds at your local health food store. I use Bob's Red Mill, which is carried by most mass grocers. Let me know what variations you try!
  
  Source: http://blog.freepeople.com/2014/02/chocolate-chia-seed-superfood-pudding-glutenfree-vegan/#comments

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Red Beans and Rice Burgers

These veggie burgers are tasty, and are packed with fiber! Beans and rice also make a complete protein for all those vegetarians out there! 

Total time: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 10-12 min.
Makes: 4 servings (4 burgers)








Ingredients:

• 1 15 ounce can no-salt-added red kidney beans, rinsed and drained or 1-3/4 cooked red kidney beans
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/4 cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3/4 cup cooked brown rice
• 4 whole grain hamburger buns, split and toasted.
• Light mayonnaise, fresh spinach leaves, tomato slices, and/ onion slices (optional)

Directions:   

1. In a medium bowl coarsely mash beans with a potato masher or fork. Stir in onion, celery, bread crumbs, cilantro, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir in rice.
2. Shape the bean mixture into four 1/2-inch-thick patties.
3. Preheat a grill pan or large skillet over medium heat. Add patties to pan or skillet. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until heated through, turning patties once.
4. Serve burgers on toasted hamburger buns with light mayonnaise, spinach, tomato, and/or red onion, if desired.

Nutrition Facts:

Per serving: 
• 253 kcal cal., 
• 2 g fat
 
• 392 mg sodium, 
• 48 g carb., 
• 12 g fiber,
• 5 g sugar, 
• 12 g pro.

Source: http://www.bhg.com/recipe/sandwiches/red-beans-and-rice-burgers/

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