AM in the PM

Check out my dinner!

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Vegan waffles made from scratch :)  The recipe is so hearty and delicious (and also top secret), you may or may not recall why…but I’ll get back to that later. 

For now, breakfast.

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I suppose this could be seen as a parfait of sorts.

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On the bottom: pumpkin oats with 1/2 cup pumpkin puree, 1/2 cup whole rolled oats, NuNaturals liquid stevia, and Tropical Traditions shredded coconut.

On the top: vanilla greek yogurt sprinkled with cinnamon.

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I managed to take a picture of my snack, too.  I pretty much eat apples by the dozen that go unpictured (average = 4 a day).  Taking such repetitive photos seemed annoying and pointless, so I gave up on it, but you can bet I’m going through bushel after bushel on a daily basis.  Sometimes I wander the kitchen absentmindedly trying to determine what to make, all the while munching on an apple.  It seems a nice way to start a meal…

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I really craved nothing more than veggies for lunch.  Since I finally restocked our spinach supply, I made a salad beast.

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Roasted veggies (butternut squash, brussels, parsnips, etc.) plus chopped carrots and (yep, more) apples.

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All tossed together and doused in Bragg’s liquid aminos.

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Afternoon (post-jog) snackage.  I had a rather slow run today because for some reason my body has been achy around the clock.  I’m not sick, but I am definitely not on my A game fitness-wise.  I have a feeling I’m just exhausted with the bizarre work schedule I’ve been rocking.  I haven’t had a consecutive day off in a reallllly long time, so I feel like I’m never all the way caught up with my sleep and whatnot.  Playing catch-up all day long is kinda annoying.

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Fizzle my nizzle.  Check out the new labels!  They are shiny silver and slick.  I like. 

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Dinner required the use of some of my Christmas presents.

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A waffle maker from Kyle’s parents.

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And vanilla paste from Janetha

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Here are some of the other ingredients to the top secret recipe.

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Someone had a field day at the new bulk bins section of the Westwood Whole Foods… ;) 

You guys.  It’s THE best bulk bins wall I’ve ever seen, and I’ve been to my fair share of WFs so you know that means something.

I digress…

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In case you were wondering, food processors DO NOT grind flax seeds.  All it did was make a lot of noise and a big mess.  

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Fortunately, we have a grinder.

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Flaxy lady.

The food processor did do it’s job with the rest of the ingredients.

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Please note the mess the flax seeds created. 

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Vegan waffle mix.

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Just add water.

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The flax did it’s thang, and soon enough a “gelled” up batter was prime for the cooking.  I actually prefer “flax eggs” to real ones now in my baking.  Being plant based, they are cholesterol (and nasty goopy ick) free.  And they add a much heartier flavor, too. 

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Ladle ladle ladle…I made you out of oats…

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While we made the rest of the batch, we kept the first rounds warm in the oven.

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We couldn’t forget about the toppings. 

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In addition to the organic maple syrup, I made a simple strawberry compote (frozen strawberries thawed then chopped with cinnamon added in)

For my first helping, I drizzled syrup and strawberry compote on top.

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Look at the beauty as the hearty grains meet the fruit and syrup.  Mmmmmm…

For my second plate, I went au natural with vegan butter and nada mas.

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So flipping good.  It tasted just like I remembered with a hearty, yet light texture.  The color makes them look so rustic too.

My final serving almost escaped the camera…

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Luckily, I remembered before the last bite was gone. 

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Because if there were one to be captured on film, it should be the PB&J version.  ‘Gasmic is the only way to describe it.  Truly. 

This was a really fun dinner project, but I have to say, it was a LOT of work making the mix from scratch.  I hate to advocate the just-add-water stuff, but seriously, this was a pain in the a$$.  Hopefully if all goes well in Kyle’s business ventures, this will no longer be an issue.  Fingers crossed? 

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It would be pretty cool to eat these on a daily basis with minimal effort right?

Room for dessert?

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Duh.

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Comments (0)

  1. fionalikeslife

    Omg, they look so good! hope ur able to catch up on sleep soon, its a necessity! 🙂 x

  2. julie

    will you come over and make me vegan waffles for breakfast on sunday? i’ll provide the b-minuses if you provide the v-waffles..

  3. Amanda

    I love waffles with a ton of flavor, and these look like they fit that bill!

  4. kbwood

    OHHH my goooodness!!!! Those waffles are food p-o-r-n. since they are vegan, they have no calories, right? I think thats how it goes..

  5. Jaclyn and Jenn

    this post is pure vegan indulgence thank you for sharing your adventures 🙂

  6. coffeeandthepaper

    I fully relate to your apple consumption. Salad with spinach, carrots, and gala plus annies ginger dressing is one of my favorite combos everrrr.

  7. tra

    OOOH i have yet to buy something from the bulk bins!!! i usually go to the westwood whole foods! hopefully i’ll run into you there.! 😀

  8. SweetLikeTea

    I want this recipe!!!!!

  9. Jenn L @ Peas and Crayons

    What deliciousness! <3 The waffles look SO HEARTY and yummy! and if you've read my blog… ohmygosh you'd know how much of a spinach salad addict I am! If there isn't spinach in the house I pout. haha

    Have a great day!

    xoXOxo
    Jenn @ Peas & Crayons

  10. Sami

    i eat apples like they’re going out of style as well…usually 2-3 a day!

  11. Kailey- The Caffinated Nut

    oh my goodness – breakfast for dinner is my favorite, but vegan waffles that look that good!? holy yum 🙂 i can see why adding pb & j made it gasmic.

  12. Christine (The Raw Project)

    Breakfast looks wonderful. Agreed on repetitive pictures, I have tons of apples and green smoothies that people would get tired of looking at.

    Yum on the waffles and I always have a field day in the WF bulk bins. 🙂 Good to know on flax seeds, the dry container on the Vita-Mix does a great job on grinding them for me.

  13. BroccoliHut

    I love your salad combo–an unexpected mix, but I like all of those veggies/fruits. Tasty!

  14. MarathonVal

    There are few things better than a trip to the WF bulk bin and a PB and J waffle… so lucky for you to enjoy both of those delights in one day! 😉

  15. Maryann

    I have a bottle of liquid aminos in my fridge and always forget until I read your blog! Those waffles look amazing.

  16. Mimi

    That waffle looks badass! I used to love making waffle sandwiches as a kid. They are great with savory additions too–a Southern thing is waffles with fried chicken. I wonder what a vegan version would be like…

  17. actorsdiet

    alrighty i need to visit that whole foods and their bulk bin!

  18. Pure2raw twins

    Waffles look amazing!! I am more of a pancake girl though. I prefer flax-eggs in baking too, it gives great texture and more nutrition.

  19. Katie

    Haha, your “ladle ladle ladle…” line made me crack up.

    Also, I would LOVE those waffles with minimal effort. LOVE.

  20. Holly

    holy shiz. that recipe looks worth every minute it took to make those.

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