Day 2 and Extra Healthy Cookies
Posted on 11. Mar, 2010 by kris in Baked Goods, Breakfast, Desserts, Dinner, Gluten Free, Snacks
Howdy Everyone!
It is Wednesday night and I am finally sitting after a very busy! My feet are up, my tea is on my table and I am enjoying some quiet music
Day 2 of my Vega 7 day challenge was a success! I didn’t snack in between my plan and I felt wonderful!
My day looked like this:
Breakfast – 1/2 serving of vanilla chia vega powder, with 1/2 apple. 1/2 banana and a tad of almond milk and filtered water.
Lunch – Mondo Salad with 1/2 an avocado, some sprouts, broccoli and my minimal dressing (1/2 tbsp evoo and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar)
Snack - 1 apple
Dinner - I did not follow my dinner meal plan as we went out for dinner for my sis birthday. I had a rice and beans dish
YUM! Happy Vegan eats out.
Snack – 1/2 serving vega in water
I felt steady and fuelled again all day
Dinner out was so nice and a great relaxation time for me. I had a glass of red wine and chilled….
Today on the other hand has been quite busy. I baked some Extra healthy cookies for Ryan and he loved them!
Kris’ Extra Healthy Cookies:

2 cups oats
1 mashed banana
1/2 cup almond butter
2 tbsp coconut oil
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup raisins
a few vegan chocolate chips
Mix the oats, coconut, cinnamon, raisins and chocolate chips together
In a separate bowl mash the banana and add the nut butter, vanilla and coconut oil
Add the wet bowl to the dry – Mix and place spoonfuls of batter on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
Bake at 350 for 13 minutes
No added sugar and extra healthy = Perfect morning, afternoon or evening snack!
I am just looking at my arms and realizing I am super pasty so I am off to go self tan. I am looking for a good, natural self tanner. Do you know of a good one? Have you ever got spray tanned?
I think my sister and I will go hop in the mystic tan booth one of these days
XXOO
Kris




Leah
11. Mar, 2010
Those cookies sound amazing!!
I’m too pasty for self tanner, it always winds up looking horrible, so I’ve stopped trying, and decided to embrace my neon white skin.
Thanks for the comment on my blog btw! You totally cracked me up. I never thought how impressive it was that I actually reached his head. Its pretty high up there!!
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Ameena
11. Mar, 2010
I love the healthy cookie idea! I am all over anything with the word cookie in it.
Self tanners never look natural on me. I tried the Jergens brand and okay luck with it but I don’t know if I’d recommend it. Sorry!! I wish I could be more help on this!!
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Jessica @ Dairy Free Betty
11. Mar, 2010
Those cookies look yummy!
I got airbrushed tan on the top half on my body once… it was awesome, until it started wearing off.. then I got blochy!!
I’ve heard mystic tan is good, but be careful of between your fingers!!
Let us know if anyone give you and ideas… I might need something like this for the wedding!
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Michelle
11. Mar, 2010
mmm those cookies look awesome!
Yes, we need to get our tan on. I’m tired of being pale!
Do natural self tanners actually work?
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Megan @ Healthy Hoggin'
11. Mar, 2010
Those cookies look amazing! Love that there’s no sugar in them!!
My favorite self tanner is a foam– I think it’s by Neutrogena? I think it smells the best, and blends in the most naturally. And believe me, I need it!

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Just Audrey
11. Mar, 2010
Yummy looking cookies. I love that they don’t have any sugar or flour in them. What kind of almond butter do you use? Raw or roasted? What brand? I’ve tried a couple and they are all so different (I find).
Oh, yes, tanning! I am very pale–like always, not just in the winter. It used to kind of bother me (still does a little) but that kind of complexion is actually coming back. I saw a lot of celebs at the Oscars who had beautiful natural skin tone…and some who completely abused the self-tanner (Kathy Ireland…?).
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Yasmin
11. Mar, 2010
I’m in need of a self-tanner too so do share when you get a list. I heard Clarins has good products but they’re very pricey!
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Heather (Where's the Beach)
11. Mar, 2010
Ok, going to have to try those cookies. YUM. I have not tried coconut oil yet, so maybe this will get me on the ball. I have not tried a spray tan. I use a tanner, but it’s not all natural by any stretch of the imagination.
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Jessie (Vegan-minded)
11. Mar, 2010
Those cookies look amazing! Don’t you just love making dessert that is actually guilt free and good for you? I do!
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Alyson @ Nourished Fitness
11. Mar, 2010
Those cookies sound so good! You totally reminded me that I haven’t had Vega in a while. I love mixing the Vanilla Chai with Yogurt.. I think I just found my lunch
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Tracey
11. Mar, 2010
Those cookies sound amazing!
I always get spray tanned when I go on vacation to a warm climate. I think it is fun and if you go to someone who knows what they are doing it can look great!
There is also a couple things you should do before you get spray tanned (to make the tan last) so if you go with that option let me know and I can share some info with you.
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Tracey
11. Mar, 2010
Oh, I also heard the Bare Escentuals tanning product works great. Haven’t tried it myself but I’ve heard good things.
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Kalli@fitandfortysomething
11. Mar, 2010
okay i am printing this recipe out….looks too good!
you know i am on a hunt for a good natural self tanner too. i use the jergens self tanner about 4 times a week and wish there was something a bit more natural-please let me know if you find one!
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Kelly @ Healthy Passion
11. Mar, 2010
Those cookies sound awesome!! I don’t know of a good self tanner but I use the Jergen’s lotion that has a tint and I feel like it makes a difference. But it could just be wishful thinking!!

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Naomi (onefitfoodie)
11. Mar, 2010
I WANT SOME OF THOSE COOKIE…left overs?!?!
I really like the nivea self tanning lotion, I love the smell MUCH more than the jergens kind and also finds it is a bit less intense than the jergens that tended to leave me a bit streaky!
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FoodFitnessFreshair
12. Mar, 2010
Those cookies do sound extra healthy and extra good! Going to have to give this recipe a try!
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Miho
12. Mar, 2010
Those cookies look amazing! If I had an oven, I’m totally going to make some
These might be weird/already answered questions, but 1. are you vegetarian? and 2. are you married to Ryan? Sorry, just wondering

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