Guten Morgen my fine friends!
Weekends are always so wonderful when they are jammed packed with fun things. We went and saw Alice in Wonderland last night in 3D. What a fun movie! Johnny is definitely on my fave actors list and he amazes me in all the different “out there” roles he plays. Have you seen it? What were your thoughts? I love, love, LOVED the red witches character, I think she would be the perfect Halloween costume for this year 
Of course we never travel into a theatre empty handed….well empty pursed. The treats and water always seem to end up crammed in my handbag so we can sneak them in. Last night we brought some crackers and some cookies with us.
I tried a new recipe for cookies over the weekend and this one was hands down the bestest!
They have some added protein powder in them to give them a real PowerHouse punch! They are great for pre workout sessions and great to keep you full and going through a long day of shopping
Beautiful!
I found the original recipe here on fitnessista.com (thank you Gina!), but tweaked it just a smidgen I am always tweaking and modifying to what I have in the house or to my own diet. I love baking and am always up to the challenge of thinking up modifications 
I don’t know about you, but when I make cookies, bars, etc. I always leave myself enough in the bowl to lick clean. I can’t wait for the bowl when I am done….I am like a little girl all over again!
Vegan PowerHouse Cookies:
Dry:
1 1/4 cup oat flour (or flour of choice)
1/2 cup rolled oats (I used organic quick oats)
1 scoop vanilla chai vega powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp sea salt
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 cup raisins (or other dried fruit)
1/4 cup chocolate chips
Wet:
1/4 cup coconut oil (or oil of choice)
1/2 cup agave nectar
3 tbsp almond butter
Mix the dry ingredients together
Mix the wet ingredients together and combine the two well.
Scoop cookies onto baking sheet and bake at 350 for 8 minutes.
Enjoy!
Today is my Mom’s Birthday!! Happy Birthday Mom
We will be heading down to the big city today and will take her out to enjoy a beautiful dinner at The Sandbar on Granville Island. Such a beautiful restaurant!
On a side note ladies, I am looking for a fab mineral makeup that works really well. I feel with mineral makeup half way through the day it is off my face or changing colour – anyone else have this issue? Do you know of a good one?? Please let me know!!
XXOO
Kris
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Those cookies look delish! I am not a fan of mineral makeup – I also tried it and kinda felt the same thing. Just didn’t stay on nicely throughout the day!
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I always, always, always leave some mix in the bowl when I get around to baking. In fact sometimes I bake just so I can have some of it raw
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Yummy cookies. I love oatmeal raisin so these are right up my alley. I loved Alice in Wonderland too. I totally agree with you about Johnny. He’s really an amazing actor. I use the Bare Escentuals line.
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I use Bare Escentuals make-up. It took me awhile to get used to using it but I love it now. I don’t have a problem with it changing colors. I do notice that after 1 hour of wearing it the make-up tends to blend into my skin better.
I saw Alice in Wonderland this weekend and I must admit the Red Witch was my favorite.
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Yummy cookie recipe! I can never have enough to try out. I used to use Bare Escentuals but my skin/face did not agree with it. I’m about to give you my secret that my dermatologist gave me. Use Clinique almond make-up or Jane Iredale mineral powder. My face has never been more clearer! I will tell you Jane Iredale is hard to find and more expensive than others but well worth it.
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those cookies look yum!
I use the L’oreal mineral make-up and it doesn’t stay on very well, so don’t try that. My hairstylist used to do hair and make-up in the movie industry and she told me she’s never found a mineral make-up that gave great coverage and was long lasting.
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I ALWAYS leave a little bit in the bowl for myself too. Its the best part of making cookies!
I use Fresh Minerals – its cheap and I can only find it at Fred Meyer but Im totally in love with it.
It does fade by the end of the day, but Ive had that problem with all the makeup Ive ever tried, so I deal with it.
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Happy Birthday to you mom!! I had the same problem with mineral makeup…it just didn’t really work for me!
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Love those cookies! Yummeeey! I usually give the last spoonful of baking goodies to my taste tester (hubby) lol! I’m sorry I rarely wear make-up and so I don’t have any pointers..but I hope to see some suggestions here:)
PS Happy Birthday to your Mom! The sandbar looks awesome..never been able to get in there:) So let us know how it goes!
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so jealous! i want to see alice in wonderland in 3d.. and this recipe sounds amazingg
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Kris, great job on the cookies! I gave you a little shout on my blog today b.c you made my pancakes and blogged about them a month or so ago and you rock. These cookies look great!
and makeup, i am no help to you there as i am always on the hunt too!
xoxo
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Love the cookies – they look amazing and are on my Easter Baking list!!!!
As for makeup, I use MAC Mineralize powder and bronzer. I find it is a lot more durable than the regular powder and doesn’t dry my skin as much.
Slán,
Orla
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Happy b-day to your Mom!
I use Bare Minerals and love it…..
I will try these cookies too since I made your healhty cookies last week
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I’m a little late, but I use this one https://www.zuiiorganic.com/products/Certified-Organic-Flora-Foundation.html and totally love it! It is organic, and made of flower petals + minerals!
Love your recipes! I also bake a lot with protein powders to fuel my workouts!
Thank you so much!
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