Hurry up Alfredo!

Two blog posts in a row today, wow, I know! *lol*

It's actually bed time for me here in Italy, but before I catch my 'beauty sleep', I just have to post about another awesome success of tonight's dinner!!!

Other online vegan friends have told me so much about that 'Hurry up Alfredo' sauce already, but due to the lack of cashews, I was never able to make it!..

...Until today since my shipment from nutsonline.com finally came in! *yay*

I immediately got to work... and what can I say!? It tasted phenomenal!!! [Very much approved and raved about by the Hubby, which is always a great sign!]

Credits go to Vegan Yum Yum

A big "Thank you!"

If you'd like the recipe, just click on the link to VYY's site and you'll see it!

I know, it'll for sure be a staple in our house from now on! =)

Guten Appetit & gute Nacht! :)

Dinner rolls with a twist

 I absolutely love bread in any form! (Carbs in general actually; pasta, pizza, potatoes.. bring it on! *lol*) There's nothing better than the smell and taste of a fresh baked bread or roll. ;-) 

In my vegetarian days I found a recipe for dinner rolls that were absolutely delicious! (Well.. I probably wouldn't think so now anymore due to the heavy butter taste.. But aside from that they were nice and fluffy and just yummy!) 

Since having become a vegan I never attempted to make them again but was thinking I should try one day!..

Sure enough, Vegan Dad already came up with an awesome recipe which I had to try ASAP! (He's got tons of other great recipes!!!) 

I cut the amount in half as I didn't need so many rolls but left the original recipe intact otherwise. They tasted amazing!!! Soft and fluffy... seriously, who needs eggs and butter!?

If you'd like the recipe, please just follow my link by clicking on 'Vegan Dad'! =)

Credits go to Vegan Dad

[Clearly my rolls aren't as beautiful looking as his *blush*, but the taste was great none the less!]

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Waiting for a treat! =)
-And yes, believe it or not, Tommy [on the right] actually eats bread, rolls, chickpeas and any other kind of bean! He's not a normal cat! *lol*

Skinny Pumpkin Oatmeal Squares

After having tried Lee's Pumpkin Peanut butter Oatmeal Squares almost as soon as she posted the recipe, I had it in my mind to play with the recipe a bit. I absolutely love them!!

But I admit, I wanted to cut the calories & fat per square down a bit as 1 is never enough for me (what a glutton I am, I know! *lol*) but 2 would be too much with almost 500 calories! 
Yes, I know, if I'd keep it to just 1 square it would be fine as a snack or quick breakfast on the go.. But I wanted to alter it a bit none the less, for those days where I want to eat 2 and don't have to feel guilty! ;) so here it goes:

~* Skinny Pumpkin Oatmeal Squares *~ 

Makes 12 smaller squares

   Ingredients:

*1 c pumpkin puree

*1 c almond milk (or any other plant milk)

*2 c oats 
*1 Tbsp coconut oil 

*1/2 c sugar (brown)

*1 tsp vanilla extract

*1-2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

*1/2 c dark chocolate chips [optional]

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C)

Line a 8x8 [or 9x9] square cake pan with wax paper and spray with oil.

Stir all the ingredients together in a bowl until everything is mixed well.

Pour into the pan and bake for 20-25 minutes. 

Let it cool before slicing it.

Nutritional info: 
per square (1 out of 12)104 calories, 2.4 g fat, 1.2 sat fat, 23 g carbs, 2 g fiber, 13 g sugar, 2 g protein

If only cutting it into 9 squares: 139 calories, 3.3 g fat, 
1.6 sat fat, 30 g carbs, 2.7 g fiber, 17 g sugar, 2.6 g protein
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 Guten Appetit! =)