A Quick Pic-Me-Up: Oreo Pancakes From Minimalist Baker

IMG_8590Cooked up some delicious and super rich vegan Oreo Pancakes (I used a recipe from the always fantastic Minimalist Baker; if you haven’t check out Dana’s blog you are missing out… she is killing it!) for a bit of a breakfast treat on this dreary Tuesday here in the Northeast. A few additions/tweaks I made to the recipe: a handful of hazelnuts to the ‘frosting’ (they were processed along with the coconut flakes), 1/4 cup coconut flour instead of the whole wheat (Note: You will need to use an additional 1/4 cup of liquid if you use this flour), and a tasty garnish of dark chocolate morsels and chia seeds before digging in.

Treat Yo’ Self Thursday #17, (Italian) Ice Ice Baby

The Italian equivalent to a slushy, granita, a Sicilian cousin of Italian ice is a semi-frozen shaved or scraped dessert made with sugar, water and other flavorings. It has a texture that varies from coarse to smooth (depending on the region), whereas Italian Ice is more sorbet-like in texture (freezes while being mixed, like ice cream).

My version of this icy Italian treat features fresh watermelon, strawberries, lime and an unlikely pairing that makes a delicious topping to drizzle on top.

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