No Cook Fruit N Nut Squares

A couple of days ago Mister turned a year wiser.I made these simple and nutritious square for the occasion along  with Microwave Churma Ladoo[Wheat flour Ladoos].This is a very simple recipe and can be prepared in less than 5 minutes!!It has no added sweeteners / fats.!A quick energy boosting snack that little ones [and adults] will love.

So in the midst of B'day celebrations,this happened to be Lil angels favorite and I had a tough time stopping her from grabbing for more.

I am celebrating one more milestone.This happens to be my 300th vegan post on my blog!!

Now to the easy breezy recipe..

I used:

Pitted dates-1 cup
Almonds,roasted-1 cup
Raisins-1 cup
Sesame seeds-2 tablespoons

Pulse all the ingredients together till you get a consistency where the mixture holds itself when shaped.

Spread on a tray and mark squares,cover with a cling wrap and refrigerate for an hour before serving.

If you want to serve immediately, shape into balls and enjoy!!!!

You can add any type of nuts and dried fruit.For an exotic touch you can even dust dessicated coconut over the squares and serve...

Bon Appetit...




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Plantain Porridge

I am a huge fan of breakfast, especially when it is cooked. Cynthia's post on steamed plantains reminded me of the first time I had plantains for breakfast that were not fried or steamed. I was a social work student in Jamaica in 1998 and one of my classmates, Terretta, prepared an absolutely unforgettable plantain porridge. Unfortunately, Terretta died in a traffic accident a couple years after we graduated. I have fond memories of her, but especially when I make plantain porridge. You can take a look at the recipe here. I substitute corn flour for flour and add coconut milk instead of half and half. You can spice and sweeten it to your own tastes, or add raisins like I do. I hope you give it a try, or if you already make it let me know what you do differently. Here's to great breakfast.