Curiosity in action

I am sure that I have mentioned my fondness for Pinterest once before - due to the many recipes that I have found from that addicting site. Here a few of the recipes that I was curious enough to try this week, minus the quinoa breakfast recipe, that one came straight from my brain.

Black Bean Brownies

*Grease 8x8 baking pan w/ coconut oil*

1 15oz. can of black beans

2 bananas

1/4 C. of Flaxseed

1/3 C. of gluten-free instant oats

1 tsp. of vanilla extract

1 tsp. Cinnamon
Bake on 350 for 30 minutes, do the toothpick test to make sure that they are cooked all the way.

Almond Milk Vegan Ice Cream

5 sliced frozen bananas

2-3 Cups of Almond Milk

1 tsp. of vanilla extract

Dash of cinnamon

Blend in food processor and presto!
Side note: Add nuts or fruit (or frozen fruit) for some added flavor.

Apple-Cinnamon-Pecan Quinoa Breakfast 

Dice apples and place them in a 1/2 C. or less of water, honey, & cinnamon; bring to a boil and let simmer
Cook quinoa over the stovetop as directed pouring the access "apple water" into the quinoa, then filling the remaining amount of liquid with water.
When quinoa is finished, add apples & cinnamon as desired, then mix together.

What on earth is Quinoa?!

Click for some facts about this delectable grain

Black Bean Burger

 Avocado & Fresh Pico

2 15oz. can of black beans, drained & dried

1/2 C. gluten-free flour

1 small onion

2 garlic cloves

1 tsp. of coconut oil

Cumin

Chili Pepper

Paprika

Black Pepper

Salt

You may add the spices that you like, just to make it your own.

1.) Dice onions and mince garlic; saute in 1 tsp. of coconut oil.

2.) Smash beans, or place in food processor. Put beans into bowl and stir in onion and garlic mixture, and spices.

3.) Make black-black patties and roll in gluten-free flour; fry on skillet of coconut oil until golden brown, or cooked all of the way.

4.) When finished, top with fresh avocado and pico.

These are recipes that I plan on making again - especially the ice cream!

Enjoy.