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May 11, 2009

 

Recipe

Sweet Potato Muffins for Mom

Show Mom you care by making these oh-so-delicious yet also nutritious

muffins. The featured ingredients are heart-healthy oats and sweet potatoes,

which are rich in vitamin A and fiber. They also contain ground flax seeds, a

great source of omega 3 essential fatty acids. Mom will love these muffins, and

so will everyone else! Whip ‘em up and let your mother start the day with a

deliciously warm, homemade treat… something over the top, yet just right.

Ingredients:

 

1 cup quick rolled oats (plus 1/4 cup for topping)

1 cup whole wheat flour (plus 1/4 cup for topping)

1 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp. nutmeg

1/4 cup ground flax seeds

1 cup fresh sweet potatoes, cooked & mashed

3/4 cup

brown sugar (plus 1/4 cup for topping)

1/3 cup canola oil (plus 1-2 Tbs. for topping)

1/2 cup rice/soy/almond milk

1 tsp. vanilla (plus 1 tsp. for topping)

Directions:

 

Set aside 1/4 cup oats, 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 Tbs. oil and 1 tsp.

vanilla for topping.

In a large bowl, mix the rest of the oats, flour, baking powder, baking

soda, flax , cinnamon and nutmeg.

Stir in sweet potatoes, brown sugar, oil, soymilk, and vanilla, just until

well moistened.

Fill oiled muffin tins 3/4 full.

In a separate bowl, make the crumb topping by mixing together reserved

oats, flour and sugar; with a fork; mix in oil and vanilla until crumbly.

Generously sprinkle crumb topping on muffins and bake 15-20 minutes at 400

degrees. Makes a dozen muffins.

 

For more tasty vegan Mother's Day recipes, visit www.GoDairyFree.org!

 

 

book

Sinfully Vegan Cookbook

What better way to end a meal with Mom than with a luscious dessert made

with healthy and delicious vegan ingredients? With Sinfully Vegan, the hardest

part is deciding which one to make! Cookbook author Lois Dieterly has assembled

a collection of 140 deliciously decadent dessert recipes. You’ll find

instructions on how to prepare the

full spectrum of desserts including brownies, cakes, candies, cookies, pies,

puddings, quick breads, and tarts. They’re all dairy-and-egg-free and all made

from scratch. This book provides a forward on veganism and has a useful

Metric/US converter. If you want to indulge your sweet tooth and aren't on a

low-fat diet, Sinfully Vegan is for you.

To purchase the book, click here!

 

 

health

Healthy Moms = Healthy Kids

Parents who encourage their children to eat wholesome, healthy meals early

will have a positive impact on them for the future, affecting health, weight,

and need for medical treatments. Vegetables, grains, fruits, legumes, and nuts

are the optimal foods for children. Rich in complex carbohydrates, protein,

fiber, vitamins, and minerals, they form the foundation for

dietary habits that support a lifetime of health.

Pediatric development tests in vegetarian children indicated mental age

advanced over a year beyond chronological age, and IQ was well above average at

116 points. Additionally, researchers have discovered that adults who consume

fruits and vegetables on a regular basis are also those who consumed these foods

regularly during childhood. Research conducted more recently reveals that the

strongest predictor of consumption of fruits and vegetables in children is the

behavior and attitude of

the parents.

To read the full article, visit www.PCRM.org!

 

 

Inspiration

Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale!

The Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale is taking place this summer and you’re

invited to participate! Saturday, June 20 through Sunday, June 28, people around

the world will hold vegan bake sales. Participants get to choose where and what

to sell (as long as

it’s vegan) and where the proceeds go. It’s a great way to introduce people

to animal-friendly treats, raise money for a cause, and help publicize the many

benefits of a plant-based, cruelty-free diet.

Be an inspiration by hosting a Vegan Bake Sale in your community. Check out

www.VeganBakeSale.org for helpful ideas on getting started, vegan baking tips,

recipes, and links to additional resources. There’s even an intro to veganism.

So start compiling recipes and practicing now.

Let us know your plans and we’ll feature you as an Inspiration in Meatout

Mondays! Once you’ve held your bake sale, just e-mail us photos of you at the

event. Don’t miss the opportunity to have fun and help a good cause.

Find out more at www.VeganBakeSale.org!

 

 

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