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Plant-Based Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies These plant-based banana chocolate chip cookies are soft, naturally sweetened, and perfect for using up ripe bananas. Made with oats and simple pantry ingredients, they’re an easy, cozy bake for everyday snacking or sharing. They come together quickly, with no mixer needed, and are just the right balance of comforting banana flavor and melty chocolate. Ingredients 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flax + 3 tablespoons water) 3 ripe bananas, mashed 1 teaspoon vanilla ¼ cup date syrup or maple syrup 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 2 cups rolled oats, ground into flour ¼ cup rolled oats ½ teaspoon salt (optional) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ cup vegan chocolate chips Instructions Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Prepare the flax egg and set aside to thicken. In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients and stir well. In a separate bowl, mash the bananas and mix ...

Asparagus and Tomato Salad with Berries and Melon

I found a really beautiful and refreshing summer salad over at O&CO. I didn't actually use their products to dress my salad, but it still turned out great!

I didn't have cherry tomatoes so I chopped regular tomatoes, and I grilled my asparagus rather than boiling it. We were already grilling chicken so I figured what the heck, let's just throw the asparagus on the grill. If a bit of char bothers you, go ahead and boil yours.

I didn't measure anything for this recipe, but I'll give you the estimates of what I think I put in. It's salad, it doesn't need to be perfectly measured.

I don't need to tell you to wash your fruits and veggies, do I?



Asparagus and Tomato Salad with Berries and Melon
Original Recipe by O&CO
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients
  • 2 medium tomatoes, diced (or cherry, cut in half)
  • 1/2 a small cantaloupe, diced
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries
  • 1/3 cup fresh raspberries
  • 10 asparagus spears, grilled (or boiled) and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • salt
  • pepper
Directions
  1. Mix everything together in a bowl and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.




Comments

  1. Awesome way to use spring asparagus! Great combo.

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  2. What a fun combo of flavors...berries and asparagus aren't a combo I would think of, but I'm betting the sweetness and earthiness pair quite well!

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  3. I think grilling the asparagus was the right choice- this looks stellar!

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  4. Jenny, the addition of asparagus is a nice surprise...what a delicious combination of flavors~

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  5. Delicious, I would have never thought of putting the asparagus in there. Great idea!!

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  6. Interesting combination of flavors! I love how you grilled the asparagus. Sounds much tastier than boiling!

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  7. I totally love the addition of the asparagus tips in this salad.

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  8. Love the addition of the melon and asparagus! It sounds sooo good!

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  9. I agree with others, I would not have thought to add the asparagus to the salad. I bet it tastes really good though. I love fresh asparagus in most anything!

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  10. Looks great! I was considering a salad with asparagus for my post this month and didn't go with it. Now I know I need to make a salad like this!

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