Banana Date Cookies

Verdict:  Yummy!!

So good and so good FOR you! My mom has been experimenting with vegan cooking (so proud of you mom!) and bumped into this yummy flourless, sugarless cookie recipe.
We’re not sure where the recipe originated but we’re so glad we found it cuz it’s out of this world. A VERY guilt-free delicious desert!

Here’s the simple recipe:

Banana Date Cookies

3 bananas mashed
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped packed dates
1 cup chopped dried fruit (pineapple)
1 cup raisins (or currants)
1/2 cup of chopped walnuts
1 cup rolled oats

Mash the bananas. Stir vanilla and salt into the bananas.
Add the remaining ingredients except for oats.
Mix together.
Stir in oats.
Spray cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

The coconut makes the cookies a bit crunchy (which is the way i like it) and though you would think from all the highly sweet ingredients it would be overwhelming, it actually turned out just RIGHT! Try these! You’ll family (even non-vegan ones) will love them. (Practically guaranteed.)

Earth Cafe ‘Raw’ Cheesecakes

My Verdict: Yummy!

These EarthCafe cheesecakes are unbelievable.  I can’t even believe they are vegan AND raw cuz they taste so rich and delectable. Its mostly made of just cashews, fruit, coconut, and other yummy stuff.  It was so creamy and smooth and the crust was awesome. It reminded me of a nice pecan pie crust. Perfect for this cheesecake.  I got to try 5 of their flavors (courtesy of the kind & generous Earth Cafe) and here are my favorites in order of preference…

“Strawberry Fields Forever”

It was actually hard to decide between the blueberry and the strawberry.

Both were excellent. This one was a tad bit sweeter. I loved this one!! Sooo good. (not to mention i love that song! heehee)

“Find your Thrill on Blueberry Hill Cheesecake”

Both my hubby and i loved this one. This was actually Luke’s favorite.

“Cali Style Lemon”

The tanginess of the lemon was just right! I thought this was very refreshing. Though some people may think its plain, I like simple tastes like this.

“Rockin’ Rasberry”

I loved how this one had actual chunks of raspberry in the middle! Yum.

“Who’s Your Daddy Carob Mousse Pie“

Though Im quite in love with Earth Cafe, I’d say this one was just ‘eh’.

But it could be because I’m not crazy about carob. But, then again…

Luke wasn’t crazy about this one either, so… 

Overall, Having cheesecake this good (and good-for-you) makes me wonder if even the famous Cheesecake factory has some serious competition on their hands! Uh-oh…watch out.

You can find these awesome cheesecakes at www.earthcafetogo.com.

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Rice Dream’s Mint Pie

My Verdict: Meh…

Now, you would think by this description: Mint Rice Dream Ice Cream sandwiched within 2 oatmeal cookies and dipped in chocolate, you would say, “YUMMYyyyyyy!”. And that’s what I expected when Alicia recommended it in her book. But, surprisingly, it was just ok.

I have another one in the freezer, so lukey and I will probably finish it off. But, will I buy it again?? Probably not.

Not to mention it has a whopping 19 grams of fat per serving! Yikes.

I’d say pass on this one. There are way better mint chocolate frozen desserts out there.

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EatPastry Cookie Dough (Chocolate Chunk)

My Verdict: Meh

So, I was really excited to buy this. Blogger EcoVeganGal.com recommended it so needless to say, I was intrigued.

I thought it was decently priced at $5 a container as I can see myself make a few batches from it. I first decided to taste it raw and it was not that bad. It tasted like the real thing. Then I cooked it for 12 minutes at 340 degrees and I think i should’ve cooked it a bit longer because my hubby said they tasted a bit like pancakes. haha.

I disagree. Though they actually did taste like cookies… good cookies. I thought they would be better.
So, here’s what I’m going to do.

Im going to bake another batch for 15-16minutes and see what happens…

Next day.

15 minutes in the oven…

My Verdict: Oh wow…Yummy!

Ok folks. You have got to cook it long enough or else, as my husband said,
it tastes somewhat of pancake form.

But at 15 minutes cooked…its sooo yum! Highly recommended chocolate chip cookie.
Might be even tested for ‘Best in Show’ against some other amazing cookies like Uncle Eddies..

Stay posted.

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The Kind Diet’s Peanut Butter Cups

My Verdict: inSANE!!

These were so easy to make and soooo good. My hubby actually couldn’t tell they were vegan. I think the graham cracker crumbs makes a really nice touch and the sweet factor is just perfect. It is a bit heavy so I could only eat half at one sitting, but still worth it.

Thumbs up, Alicia! You can find this recipe at her book: The Kind Diet


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Pure Organic Bars

My Verdict: InSANE!!

Ok. Ok. Now, I normally don’t like ‘bars’ per say. As most tend to taste ‘processed’ to me. But, let me just say that when I went shopping at TJoes with my hubby, i actually was captivated by the packaging! I saw… ‘pure’… ‘organic’… ‘cocoa’.. ‘omega 3s’… ‘antioxidants’… Dang! They had me at cocoa! ;)

So we bought it.

And let me just tell you that it was sooo good. After one bite, I actually had to re-read the packaging to make sure there wasn’t anything ‘non-healthy’ in it. haha. But, there wasn’t. It really was ALL pure.

Run and get these! They are so good. And this one in particular tasted JUST like a brownie! woot, woot! :)

This is their site, in case you were wondering: www.thepurebar.com

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