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Sweet Roasted Chick Peas

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Is it snack time yet?  It is always snack time  in my house.  And I’m the first to admit that on the go (and sometimes not so much but instead just plain ravenous) I’ll grab and consume just about anything that isn’t tied down- regardless of its nutritional value, or lack thereof.  Enter Sweet Roasted Chick Peas. Consume until your little heart is content!

Sweet Roasted Chick Peas

Ingredients:

1 lb 13 oz chick peasIMG_8099
4 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon cinnmon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon coconut oil

 

  1. Rinse and dry the chick peas.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  3. Place the chick peas on a lined baking sheet (I recommend a silpat or parchment paper).
  4. In a small saucepan, mix the syrup, oil, and spices stirring over low heat.
  5. Drizzle the sauce over the chickpeas, tossing them to coat evenly.
  6. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes, turning at the halfway mark to re-coat the chick peas.
  7. Increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees, and roast until brown and the desired  crunchiness is achieved (turning as needed).
  8. Serve immediately or store in airtight container and snack as needed!

Simple Vegan Chocolate Cake (Joy the Baker)

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IMG_4396This is a big ‘ole YUM.  The recipe is perfect as is and required no substitutions or changes.  Joy the Baker knows how to bake (go figure, right?).  I brought this cake to a dinner party and it was a big hit.  It’s not unusual for us to go home with the leftovers of the dish we brought to contribute to the party.  Not this time.  The little bit of remaining cake got divided up among guests and went home with all who attended (full disclosure  it was a small party).  This  chocolate cake was easy to prepare, easy to bake and very easy to eat! It has the added bonus of being a truly simple recipe that did not require an extra trip to the store for special ingredients.  That is always a big win in my book.  Thanks to Joy the Baker for sharing this delicious Simple Vegan Chocolate Cake.  

To prepare, you’ll need to collect the following ingredients.  For instructions and additional inspiration, check out Joy the Baker’s blog.  There is no point in recreating the wheel on this one!  If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it! 🙂  

Happy Baking!

Vegan Chocolate Cake
Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup warm coffee
1/2 cup (plus 1 tablespoon) veggie oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup (or so) of chocolate chunks or chips (optional)

Instructions for baking this delicious creation HERE.