Despite lingering throat soreness and a tickly cough that keeps me up in the night, I am feeling a bit better each day. I’d say I am about 80% healed. The flu just seems to be leaving my body very. very. slowly.
My flu fighting plan includes:
- Juicing first thing every morning (ginger, lemon, grapefruit, carrots, cucumbers, beets- are my go to’s)
- Gargling with warm salt water 3 times a day (now I’m down to 1-2)
- Neti Pot (1-2 times a day, as needed)
- Oil of Oregano drops (few drops, 1x a day) + Echinacea drops (1ml, 2-3 times a day)
- Continue with usual Vitamins (what I normally take: Probiotic, vegan vitamin, B12, Calcium/magnesium, Vit D)
- Fresh lemon and ginger tea (Grate 1” piece ginger and steep with a tea steeper + juice half a lemon + hot water + maple syrup to taste)
- Japanese Sencha tea
- REST (This is the hardest part for me…I am not a ‘rester’)
Whether actual physical healers, or mental placebo healers, it’s probably a bit of both. I’m just happy to be feeling better.
I’m really ready to bid farewell to April though. It was not a stellar month for me. An injured sciatic nerve, a bad flu, and a record amount of rainfall all knocked me off my course.
I’ve been feeling pretty down lately because my exercise has been totally side-lined and I’m feeling really out of shape. I keep telling myself that this is just another pothole or obstacle along my journey and it will pass. I miss running. I miss Body Pump. I miss endorphins. I miss the Hot Yoga class that Ange and I planned to try out. But it will come…in time.
I think I’m going to call the month of May ‘getting my groove back’ month. :)
Despite a crummy April, this breakfast was a good way to end the gloom and doom! And we woke up to sunshine for the first time in 2 weeks.
My breakfast inspiration came from Tina’s hot off the press Carrots ‘N’ Cake book. I was sent this book as a review copy from the publisher last week.
Tina Haupert, who has been blogging at Carrots ‘N’ Cake for a few years, wrote this book to share her healthy living journey. The book contains over 50 of her go-to recipes (many of which are vegetarian and a few of them are vegan), as well as her workout and healthy eating tips.
I took it as a sign that the very first recipe in the book happened to be vegan. :)
And cookies.
And quite healthy cookies at that!
So I whipped them up this morning and made it into breakfast.
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Banana Oatmeal Chip Cookies
Lightly adapted from Carrots ‘N’ Cake book.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (I used spelt and added 1 tbsp)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp chia seed
- 1 tbsp ground flax seed
- 1/4 cup non-dairy milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (or other liquid sweetener)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (or canola or olive oil)
- 1/2 banana
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment or a non-stick mat.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the dry ingredients (flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, chia seed, ground flax). Now add in the liquid ingredients (milk, maple syrup, vanilla, oil) and stir well.
3. In a small bowl, mash the banana. Stir in the mashed banana, chocolate chips, and walnuts into cookie mixture.
4. Spoon onto prepared baking sheet, leaving 2 inches apart. I made 6 large cookies and baked them for 14-16 minutes at 350F. You will likely need to adjust the time based on the size of the cookie you make. Cool on rack for 10 minutes before serving.
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I adapted this recipe lightly based on what I had lurking in my pantry…
- I added a tbsp of chia seeds
- I used spelt instead of whole wheat
- I used maple syrup instead of agave or honey
- I used coconut oil instead of canola
- I used 1/2 a banana instead of 1
- I reduced the chocolate chips down to 1/4 cup
They turned out delicious- big, pillowy soft, fluffy, and lightly sweet. Like a bowl of oatmeal in cookie form. Thanks Tina!
For breakfast, I had a bowl of Nature’s Path Spelt Cereal, with almond milk, buckwheat groats, and a cookie crumbled over top. And some Japanese Sencha on the side.
Shortly after breakfast, the deck guys arrived to install the deck beams around 8am. Not having the experience or equipment to do it himself, Eric hired the pros to install the 22-24 deck beams.
The rest of the deck, Eric plans to do on his own, with the help of myself & friends here and there.
We were really worried when they dug by the well, but thankfully no pipes were broken!! Here’s hoping that everything goes smoothly today!
I hope the sun is shining where you are!
Giveaway!
If you’d like a chance to win a copy of the Carrots ‘N’ Cake book, leave a comment below and I will select 1 random winner on Monday. Goodluck :)
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Angela,
Those cookies look wonderful and I can not wait to eat them! Maybe I will make them for the relief efforts we have going on here in the southern US. The death toll looks small compared to recent disasters but the devastation is still great.
Thanks for being a positive point in the day :)
Yay to feeling better! I have been thinking about you and your flu all week and hoping that it takes it’s walking papers. I’m so glad that you finally have some sunshine (I do too). Happy May!!!
Thank you Michelle! :)
WOOHOO you’re kicking that sickness away!! YOUR BREAKFAST looks SO GOOD!! esp cuz im hungry! and these cookies are of course a win in my book! :)
Glad you’re feeling better :) May is going to be a great month because it’s one month closer to SUMMER!!! yahooooo! I love cookies. Cookies for breakfast = a healing breakfast to me.
I am so glad juice is helping you feel better!! I know that whatever is ailing me, fresh juice always helps:) I am so excited to get my hands on a copy of that book, Tina is a culinary genius! I can’t imagine how amazing a cookie would taste crumbled into cereal!
Man, with that kind of regimen, no measly flu stands a chance against you and your germ-fighting powers. Hope May brings you renewed health and energy!
Is it wrong that my favourite blog posts are always pictures of other bloggers’ yards and houses? I love getting glimpses into how other people live their lives! Looking forward to seeing the end result.
is you contest open to the whole word ? Thanks for sharing so many recipes on your blog though :)
yay waking up to sun! it makes such a difference for me in my mood so hopefully it’ll pick you up some! may!? already!? say it isn’t so
glad your feeling better! Hopefully May brings forth good health!
Hope you feel better soon! I am actually suffering with you, because yesterday I got flu myself:) Today I tried gargling the salted water, but it was too “gross” for me to make it:/ I know they say you should rest when feeling ill, but I am absolutely unable to take a rest even when feeling bad..Hopefully someone will come over at my place and persuade me to lie down and watch a movie or something:)
I used to have a similar recipe (although not vegan) years ago but lost it and hadn’t made it enough to know it by heart. I’ve since started following a vegan diet so this recipe was a great find for me! Heading out to buy the missing ingredients now.
Glad to hear you’re slowly healing, Angela. I hope you’re fully better very soon.
I’ve been wanting to read Tina’s book, and love that the first recipe was for vegan cookies. Yum.
hope you feel better. i use to follow Tina, would love to win her book!
I am so sorry this has been a crummy month. It is so hard t have weeks like that, but it is good to look forward knowing that things WILL get better.
I have so wanted to get the Carrots N Cake cookbook! And those cookies look DIVINE! I have ALL of those ingredients in my pantry :) I think you know what this means!! :)
Those cookies look to DIE for!!! I can’t wait to try some of the Carrots-N-Cake recipes! :)
I had the same dreaded flu about a month back. It was a doozy and it took me quite awhile to get back to normal. Best advice I can give you is to pace yourself. Don’t try to do too much too soon like I did and then suffered a setback. Hang in there, it will be over soon :)
It’s too late for me to make those amazing looking cookies for breakfast, so I’m thinking maybe lunch? Yum.
I really hope that you feel better soon.
That book looks great. I would definately read it
A new cookbook for a new season!!! Yes please!!
With the beautiful Ontario weather today you should feel even better! I think May will be a get back into the groove month for me too.
Glad you are slowly on the mend.
It’s tough to feel out of sorts, mentally and physically.
Some months are just like that.
Sunshine is around the corner!
No one deserves to start feeling better than you! I’m excited to try these cookies this weekend! I’m always looking for a good healthy cookie recipe! Don’t work too hard on your deck today. Maybe sitting in the sun, sipping a green monster and watching the guys work hard is what the doctor ordered!
I hear you on the flu/exercise being side lined. My sickness just doesn’t want to leave – frustrating! Hope you feel better soon :)
Those cookies look perfect. Can’t wait to make them!
I’m terrible at resting, too! Good luck to you on that! Hope you’re feeling 100% again in no time! :D
Hope you get over your flu soon!!
Those cookies look AMAZING – I need to make them soon :))
I cannot wait to pick up a copy of Tina’s book, however winning it would be SO much better ;)
Tina’s book sounds great! I’m glad you’re feeling better. And it looks like a nice day for your backyard to be dug up! ;)
We don’t have a Barnes and Noble around here, so I haven’t had a chance to see the famous book! I’d love to try out a few (read: all) of the recipes!
Oooooh,
those cookies look absolutely fabulous!!
I will totally be making them :D
As well, I think May is a great “get back into the groove” month, because there is the lovely weather, the flowers blooming and lots of charity 5K’s, marathons, relay races, etc.
May is a great month, hope you get your groove back! ;)
Happy to hear you are doing better. I am happy to say goOdbye to April as well! Sounds like a great cookie I will have to bake some of those up soon. I made the cherry coconut butter loaf again yesterday but added chocolate chips instead of cherries ;). It was Soooo good! Love your recipes and thanks you for perfecting them and sharing them. Can’t wait to see how the deck turns out. Good luck and rest up! :)
Glad to read you are feeling better! I also love the idea that May is going to be your “getting your groove back” month! Same here…too many chilly days and an injury also kept me from running. I am slowly getting back into the swing of things!
Enjoy your weekend!
I would love to win the book! I found your site through a friend (good timing too since my vegan sister in law was on her way to visit when I found it) and tried a few recipes and LOVED them. Now I’ve found 3 other blogs through you and Carrots N Cake is one of them!
Anyway…thanks for the recipes and thanks for the encouragement to start running. Started the C25K training today!
Those cookies look amazing! Will definitely be trying them.
Have you ever tried gargling Grapefruit Seed Extract for a sore throat? I always find that it works even better than salt water. Glad you’re on your way to your normal, healthy self!
Glad you’re feeling better now too! Keep it up!
I”m been aching to read Tina’s book for a while now! That’s so nice of you to do a giveaway!
Those cookies look really good! It’s an enticing sneak peak to her book!
This is my first comment even though I’m a long time reader. I’m a law student who currently has a cold so my April was pretty bad as well. I agree…let’s get our groove back in May! Your recipes really inspire me…thanks for that. I am always excited to read your blog everyday. I read it even if there isn’t a new post! My boyfriend and I are vegetarians. I am aspiring to be vegan as I have lactose issues, so thanks for all the great recipe ideas!
That’s some plan you have there! Feel better soon! :) P.S. Those cookies look delish!
yummy-looking cookies.
i’m a carrots n’ cake reader also, and i spotted her book in my campus bookstore the other day!
I LOVE Tina’s blog! I am so happy for her book debut!
i love carrots n cake blog! you and tina r such inspirations! yummm cookies look amazing :)
Tina’s was one of the first food blogs I ever read and I loved it. These cookies look awesome, and I happen to have everything in my pantry to make them!
I’ve also got the flu though. Not sure I can stand long enough to actually bake yet. Its only day 2. I’m hoping its one of those rare 48 hour bugs. They exist, right?
Sorry to hear about your sickness! Your regime for health looks great though, and fresh juice helps everything. :) Carrots ‘N’ Cake looks amazing!
Uff Isn’t it crappy when the world seems to conspire against your health and fitness routines! I can fully empathise as I have been stuck with a nasty chest infection for about 2 weeks now and I feel so out of shape!! Even though this probably (hopefully!) isn’t the case. Even worse my motivation to cook has dropped off to nothing! :/ Anyway, glad your nearly recovered, hope you kick that last 20% flu very soon! and thanks for cheering me up by pointing out that were at the beginning of a new month! Fresh starts always make things seem better and easier to tackle! Heres to May!! :)
Ooh I would love to win a copy! I am a fan of Tina and Carrots n’ Cake…and I have been seeing her book on many different blogs. Would love the chance to read it myself! Hope u feel better!
i’d love to win the book!!! i admire tina so much and love that she’s from boston like me :)
I’m glad to hear you’re feeling better, Angela. Being sick is never fun.
Those cookies look delicious.
I’d love to read a copy of Tina’s book :)
those cookies look amazing!! i would love to have one crumbled over a smoothie right now… :)
I’d love a copy of the book!
I’m so glad to hear you’re feeling better. It’s rough when injuries and illness sideline your workout routine and leave you feeling out of shape, but I have confidence that you’ll be back in your old groove in no time!
I had planned on buying the book next week, but winning a copy would be fantastic too! I love Tina’s blog – she’s such an inspiration!
Love that cookie recipe – and thanks for your sharing your flu plan! I need to read Tina’s book!
Glad to hear you are feeling better! Within 2 days I have come down with conjunctivitis (pink eye) and a cold. Yuck! Yesterday I had a green monster with added fruit for breakfast and felt so much bettter! Needless to say I am going to continue with GM for breakfast :) Those cookies look delish! Can’t wait to make them!
Good Luck with you war against the flu! I’m sure your immune system is getting some SERIOUS exercise. That book sounds wicked. I would love to come across a copy :)
Britt
I’d love to win!
A new cookbook sounds great! I’m glad you’re feeling better.
I’m glad you’re feeling better! I’ve seen so many great things about carrots & cake around the blogging world that I would love to read it myself. Thanks for hosting a giveaway!
Tina’s blog is great, I read it everyday! I’d love to win her book :)
those cookies are some of my faves! will have to try them now with your modifications. have a happy saturday!!
I hope you’re fully recovered in May. :) The amount of rainfall has been daunting. But at least those cookies look delicious!
Man, it is nice to finally have OSG again. I haven’t had internet for a few days because of the massive tornados in the South US. Thanks for a bit of normalcy!
I’m glad you’re starting to feel better! Those cookies look incredible. Can’t wait to read Tina’s book!
So glad you’re feeling better and what an inspirational way to start off May! Though I didn’t have such a terrible April, you’ve inspired me to really give it my all this May. Thank you!
I just got over my sickness which is a good thing. I’d rather be sick in rainy April than sunny May :)
I hope May treats you better than April has! And I’m sure it will – May is aaawesome. It’s all spring + warmth + happiness – and I’m not just saying that cause it’s my bday month ;)
Those cookies look delicious! I’d love that book.
HI Angela, I love reading your blog! I’ve been reading it for quite some time now! I have been curious about your juicing. I’d like to start juicing, too. What type of juicer do you have? Do you recommend it?
Can’t wait to read Tina’s book! Those cookies look amazing!
I just printed that recipe out, and I will be looking around for that book!
I’m glad you are feeling a bit better!
I like that you missed hot yoga you were just planning to go to. :p I hope you get your groove back! I’m doing the same. After almost 8months of feeling out-of-shape, lazy, bummed, tired, lethargic, and overall just not myself, I’m finally starting to get out of it. Sigh, too bad it’s taken so long.
Glad you are feeling better!
I made your vegan oatmeal cookies yesterday but used cacao nibs. They are awesome – my friends and I have eaten almost all of them already!
I hope that May turns out to be even better than just “getting back” your groove :D
Although, I can’t believe that it’s May already…
Those cookies look delicious, they make me even more anxious to read Tina’s book!
Glad you are feeling better, sounds like that was a nasty flu you caught! I’m excited for May as well… My birthday and my sister’s birthday are happening,I think I remember you saying your birthday is May 16th, so is my sister’s! She will be the big 2-1 :) I have an awesome vacation planned, and nice weather should be more consistent!!
That cookie looks amazing! I had a bowl of VOO this morning. The fiancée was a little grossed out!
So glad you’re starting to feel better!!!! I’ve made those cookies before and they are indeed delish!! Such a great idea to crumble one on top of cereal!
I’m sending you some good vibes for the upcoming month! I know how tough it is when you feel down from not exercising. But you are on the mend now and your body needed that break!! Have a great weekend!!
Glad to hear you are feeling better!!! Happy May!
Have you tried her oatmeal raisin bars? Simply delicious and deliciously simple.
I love Tina and those cookies look awesome. I will have to make them.
That juice and those cookies just made my mouth water!! What a delicious feel-better treat!
Glad you’re feeling better!
I’d love to win a copy of the book :)
Sorry April was such a bummer… but remember, “April showers bring May flowers.” Sending good thoughts your way! =)
oh, i have been wanting a copy of tina’s book, but i have been trying to hold off b/c i have spent SO MUCH money on books for school in the past two months! maybe this will solve the problem?
glad to hear you’re feeling a bit better! and love the positive thoughts about may! may really is a wonderful month!
I’m so glad a friend told me about your website! I started my health journey last year and I love finding new resources to help motivate me! I’m going to make those crackers on Monday and I’ve already tried the sweet potato/lentil salad. It was SO good. Thanks for doing what you do!
Those cookies look delicious! I hope to read Tina’s book soon!
That cookie looks great on the cereal! Send some sunshine this way!
I hope you feel 100% better soon so you can enjoy the rest of Spring! I love all of the recipes you share and can’t wait to try this one from Carrots ‘N’ Cake (fingers crossed that I win the free copy!). Thanks and enjoy your weekend!
I felt like I was starting to come down with something, so I went to my go-to cure, which is drinking a bottle of kombucha at the first sign of a sniffle or throat tickle. Worked like a charm!
Hey Ange! It’s great to hear that you’re finally getting better – April has never been a favourite month of mine due to exams >_< But now that May is here, it means more sunshine + relaxation, which is always a plus in my books ;)
I'm glad that Eric is trying to build the deck on his own as much as he can. When my dad moved into his townhouse, he took it as a way to experiment with renovations and so far he's turned the house into something completely different! He put in new wallpaper, painted every room, put up a cobblestone pathway and just took those typical, hideous carpet stairs (you know which ones I'm talking about!) and replaced them with wooden ones on his own. He's been pretty lazy about painting them though (sooo surprising for a middle-aged dad haha :P). But of course, a little help for the harder stuff is always good, especially with something as big as a deck!
I really hope May will turn out to be completely opposite for you compared to April, and good luck on the completing the deck! :D
So glad you’re feeling better, if not 100% quite yet. Those cookies look divine and the book sounds awesome. :)
I’d love to check out that book! I hope you keep kicking that flu’s ass! =)
Nicole G
I’d love to check out that book! I hope you keep kicking that flu’s ass! =)
Nicole G
Love the idea of taking things one month at a time. We all have our ups and downs, but it’s such a great outlook to think that we aren’t stuck in ruts forever. Also love the juice picture, how gorgeous!
I was just thinking of making banana bread but maybe I should make these instead :) Tina’s new book looks great – I love healthy cookbooks!
those cookies look amazing!
i would love to read that book — almost as much as i would love to eat those cookies!! feel better
So glad you’re getting over the flu finally!! You certainly have had a rough month!
Those cookies look divine. I love recipes like this that look so fabulous and delicious; especially when all of the ingredients are lurking around in my kitchen. These just might be my breakie tomorrow :-)
“I’ve been feeling pretty down lately because my exercise has been totally side-lined and I’m feeling really out of shape.” – I can totally relate ! :l I tore my muscle on March 8 and am still trying to heal. Seems like the process is sooooo slooooow and it def has got me down. I miss spin, riding my bike outside, being able to grocery shop alone, making dinner myself, blogging, not hurting every. single. day. *sigh* … but we both need to hang in there bc there is light at the end of the tunnel! :) I am def spending a lot of time appriciating all the things I am normally able to do…
Your breakfast looks delicious!!! I’m glad your finally starting to feel better! I hope it leaves soon!
That’s a perfect healing plan! I also agree that it’s time for April to move on by for May. I am predicting a better month ahead.
Keep on feeling better!
Those cookies look delicious! The cookbook sounds great!
Hope you’re feeling 100% better soon! :)
I am so glad you are feeling better-I use a lot of the same remedies myself and they definately work. I would love a copy f Tina’s book. Thanks so much for the opportunity.
Angela! Wow breakfast looks awesome! I’m sure I will enjoy making these delicious cookies later :) it
Sounds like your on the road to recovery and I must add that the overnight oats I made turned out
Great! Thanks for your advice!!
This has been the coldest April in Toronto from recent memory. No wonder everyone’s suffering. Glad you’re feeling better. That Neti Pot will come in handy for me in winter. Brrr…. Carrots and cake sound perfect for this afternoon.
i’m glad to hear you are feeling better!! there is nothing like being sick for long periods of time to knock you down good! I hope May is better month for you! these cookies look awesome!
Glad you feeling better! It stinks to feel under the weather. Keep up what u doing, seems to be workin!
beautiful pictures~ ;) and indeed, the weather in socal has been out of this world. So sunny but such a cool breeze! I hope you have a lovely day
I recently had to stop running, and it has been such a mental challenge for me. But I am confident you can get through the thoughts and emotions, remembering that this won’t last. “Impermanence is the only thing that’s permanent.”
I’m definitely making these for Mother’s Day next weekend…I can’t wait to get home from college for the summer to make all of the recipes I’ve been drooling over all year. The cookbook looks awesome.
That book looks so great! I would love to win it.
Hello! A friend sent a link to your blog awhile back and I absolutely love it…it’s scary how similar we are with food, health, running, overnight oat creations, love-of-crazy-cats, etc…This book looks incredible and I would be thrilled to win it!! I am always experimenting in the kitchen with vegan baking and especially RAW healthy desserts!! Enjoy the weekend and get better soon. ~Corinne
So glad to hear you are feeling better! Those cookies look amazing!
Glad you’re on the mend now!
That book looks awesome. Making those cookies this afternoon.:-)
Ooh, I would LOVE to get my hands on that book! And those cookies look amazing. I’m all about replacing any oil with fruit/veggie/bean purees… I’ll have to try my own take on them ;) Thanks much! *B
I’m always up for a new book! And those cookies look delish. Who doesn’t like cookies for breakfast?
Yay im so glad to hear youre feeling better! Dont let one bad month get you down or off course! Im glad to hear you will be getting back into the grove of things this month! I let one month get me off track for four months recently and it was hard to get back on track again. I would love to try this book, im just now starting to experiment with vegan recipes and i LOVE THEM!! take care!
This recipe looks fantastic, and I actually have all the ingredients! I love your blog! This is my first time to comment. Would love to check out a new cookbook!
Glad to hear you’re on the mend. Those cookies look delicious, I love the idea of a breakfast cookie. I’m on it…. Thanks!
Glad you are feeling better! The cookies sound delicious!
Hope you feel better soon! I’m a Michigander and woke up to sunshine for the first time in 2 weeks too! Unfortunately it is now raining (again). Hope your weather fares better!
I’ve had three months of either illness or injury (or illness that turned into injury — my cough from a sinus infection resulted in a pulled muscle over my ribs! I could hardly move for three weeks!), then 2 months of almost non-stop travel. I’m just now getting back into the swing of exercise, and it does feel great. I hope that you’re able to get back into the swing of things quickly!
Making mee toooooooo hungry!
I’d love to win the book! That breakfast looked divine ;)
I’m glad you are on the mend!
Glad you are feeling better. I would love to win a copy.
Those cookies look so GOOD ~!!! Xd
I always admire your photography skills. They make all the food you make so yummy looking :)
I can relate with wanting to kiss April goodbye. All the rain sure does not enhance the mood. Hope you are back to 100% soon! Thanks for writing this blog. It is really inspirational.
That looks like a wonderful book, i’m going to try out the recipe tomorrow. I’ve been feeling in a funk lately too, so May is “getting my groove back” as well!
I’d love to have a copt of Carrots ‘N’ Cake, that would be so fun!
And it’s so weird that you posted those healthy breakfast cookies! Yesterday I was web surfing everywhere for something like this! Yay for law of attraction! LOL!
I can’t believe tomorrow is May! I graduate college a week from today! Woot woot!
I would love to win Tina’s book! I find her to be inspiring!
Keep on kicking that flu’s butt…glad you are feeling better!
Breakfast looks AMAZING!
i’d love a chance for a peek at that book! i’ve seen it floating around so much of the blogs right now & all the recipes look great!
Angela,
I really hope you feel better!
glad to hear you are feeling better, I love cookies for breakfast and these ones look amazing!
I finally have all the ingredients to try a recipe out I will be making these today, they look delicious.
I understand about not being a “rester”. I have the hardest time just sitting. Something I need to work on.
So glad you are feeling better, and those cookies look awesome!
I just came across Tina’s blog and love it! I don’t know how I’ve missed it these past few months. Thanks for the giveaway!
Here’s to getting your grove back Angela!! Yay, May is here and it better bring some beautiful flowers because April was filled with tons of showers! It’s sunny here in Innisfil too, it’s great! Good luck on the deck guys, we renocation every weekend here as well, fun isn’t it! lol
Off to paint the basement now – enjoy the sun!
Can’t wait to give these cookies a try. They look yummy! Love your blog, you do a great job!
Thanks for the chance to win.
Those cookies look divine! Would love to own a copy of the recipe book :)
As always, love your blog!
I’m glad you’re feeling better! Those cookies look delicious, and I happen to have all the ingredients on hand at the moment… hmm… :)
Happy to know you’re feeling better! I’m gonna have to try a couple of your flu fighting tricks next time I get sick…your juices look delicious!
Enjoy your sunshine :)
Those cookies look so good! I’d love to win Tina’s book just to try all of her recipes!
I am glad you are starting to feel better. Yay to new months and fresh beginnings! :) Thanks for the chance at a great drawing… I’d love to add to my new vegetarian book collection!
Glad to hear you’re getting better! Those cookies look so good!
Just finished reading your article.Happy that you are getting better!!!!Can not wait to try cookie recipe!!!! P.S April was terrible for me also…had pneumonia and stomach flu!!!!!!
Thank you! Marithé
Those cookies look delicious, especially crumbled over cereal! I would love a copy of Tina’s book…I love her blog!
Yum, those cookies look amazing!
Really glad you’re on your way back to full health! I’m going to join you in the getting my groove back May, I haven’t been cooking as much or exercising to my full ability, but that’s gonna change! Your baked oatmeal is the first thing on my cooking list…those cookies just took second place! Delish! Thanks for the recipes.
April can definitely go do one! Here’s to May being much better!
Not sure if your competition extends to the UK, but thought I’d try my luck anyways…
Hope your other 20% of feeling tip-top comes soon :)
Glad you’re feeling better! It really was the crummiest April in a long time. Here’s to May flowers and health!
So sorry it’s been such a rough month!! But take that time you need for yourself, your month to get your Mojo back!! Maybe this is just the universe’s way of reminding you to take care of YOU – and you inspire all of US to take care of ourselves, so the lesson gets passed along in the best way!!
Wishing you a speedy recovery and a happy month of May!
Hope you feel better soon!! I’d love to win a copy of Tina’s book.
I would love a copy of Tina’s book. I love her blog (and yours too, of course!), so it would be such a great read. Thanks for your amazing blog!
So glad to hear you are feeling better! It’s sunny for the first time here in several weeks and that always makes me feel mentally better :)
I would love to win a copy of TIna’s book, thank you for the giveaway!
Those cookies look delicious – and a huge bonus that you can eat them for breakfast!
Hi Angela! I am so happy to read that you are feeling better. I read your blog first thing every day and I must say that you are an inspiration! I love all your recipes and tell everyone at work about them. I hope I win a copy of the book. I love these kind of recipes. Your cookies look so delicious! I will bake them this weekend!
Yesterday and today the sun has finally come out! It makes me happy to see the sun along with warmer temperatures :)
So glad you are feeling better! I woud love to win a copy of Tina’s book.
Hope you feel better soon! I hope you can take that hot yoga class in may.. It’s such a good workout and you will feel fresh and energized! :)
I’m so happy you’re feeling better! April has been a very stressful month for me as well & I am definitely ready for May:) Those cookies look delicious & now I’m wishing I hadn’t made those not-so-healthy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies last night…
Yummo!!!! Those cookies look delectable…. I would love a copy of Tina’s book. I could use a little pick me up right about now.
I’m hope you feel 100% soon, and don’t worry you will get back into your exercise groove before you know it!
That juice looks divine! I love beets but have never tried juicing them :)
I feel your pain about your sciatic nerve injury. I had the same thing last fall. I couldn’t run for 2 months and then, I had to ease back into it verrrryyyy slowly… It took me two months to be able to run 5K without pain again (and I had just ran a half marathon prior to my injury). I was pissed!
You’ll be back in shape just in time for the nicest time to run in Canada : summer! I live in Montreal and we are experiencing the most crapy spring you can imagine. We’re seing the sun for the first time in weeks today!
I hope you feel better soon!
I’m glad to hear you are feeling better already. Hopefully you’ll be back to 100% healthy soon.
That is one hardcore-kick-flu plan! No wonder it’s retreating :P
I would so love to win Tina’s book – it doesn’t come out in England til July 7th, which sucks!
glad you are feeeling better. :) that is my kind of juice!
Those cookies look so amazing. I have everything needed. I would like to check out Carrots and Cake cookbook, so cool. :)
Rest is hard for me too! You can do it:) I would love a copy of tina’s book, I am sure its great!!!
I’m sure this has been the longest winter in Canadian history! So glad to finally see some grass, even if it is brown & crunchy.
I’m thinking I’m off to make those cookies this afternoon!
I hear ya about April not being a prime month.
here’s to may being better!
Glad you’re feeling better! Cookies + cereal are a match made in heaven :)
Glad you’re feeling better… I’ve had the same kind of month in April, so hopefully May will be full of good times and cheer!
We are working on building our own deck now. Hiring people costs a lot, and it would require a work permit of some kind if we did. Sometimes I hate the red tape here.
The grass is sure green where you are. Here in Manitoba everything is still so dull looking, but I am totally looking forward to May. Those cookies look amazing! Hope you feel better soon!
I totally empathize with your feeling down from lack of exercise/activity. Last year after I tore my hamstring, I was told I couldn’t workout until it healed….But that takes *forever*! I gave myself about a week off, and felt *so* terrible and depressed that I just had to run….And I did, and it hurt, but it also felt great! A few days later I got sick and was out of commission once again. It was the most difficult month!
Some anecdote take-aways: 1) My hamstring has yet to fully recover, but I’ve been happily running and/or doing some sort of workout every day since, and it’s been worth it! 2) The lack-of-exercise-blues and yucky-out-of-shape-body-feelings DO pass!
And May sounds like a great month to get your groove back!
Oooh scary drilling by the well :/ Glad everything went well! I would totally love to win that book! Those cookies look fantastic :)
Hopefully you feel 100% soon!
Being sick is no fun! Would love to win a book and hope you feel better.
It really struck me when you mentioned how gloomy it has been, and what a crummy month April has been for you, because you are such a sunny person. I never would’ve noticed!! You have such a great attitude and outlook.
Thanks for sharing the personal stuff – that what makes me coming back again and again. Glad you’re feeling better!
ps: i love your ‘recipe link love’ posts…since being sick makes cooking less fun for you, maybe doing a link post while you’re recovering would be good? (for you and all of us that enjoy them!) you’re the best!
THese look terrific! I would love to try out the book. Glad you are on the mend.
Thank you for all of the flu tips! I have been sick for 6 days now and it will not leave! This is my first relapse and I’m hoping the last. I hope you feel better soon! My friend suggested the Neti Pot last night and I laughed because I was like “oh that crazy thing I saw on Oh She Glows! It must work!!
Luckily I have all of the ingredients for the recipe above, so I may attempt to make those cookies today since I won’t be leaving the house.
Also, I didn’t just leave this comment for the book, but obviously I would love a copy! :)
Yum, those cookies sound so good. It looks delicious crumbled up on your breakfast!
Yay glad you are feeling better,,,, you will get back on track soon….
it is part of your journey, as you say…. xx
So glad you are feeling better! Resting can be the hardest part but well worth it in the end. Enjoy the sun! Would love a new cookbook!
I reallllly want a juicer, all because of you!! What kind do you use? I’ve tried googling them, and there are just wayyyyy too many to choose from! Hope you feel better soon :)
I hope you get to feeling better ASAP! :) Winning a copy of Tina’s book would make my day!
The real question is when are you going to write a book?! Glad to hear you’re finally feeling much better!
Glad you are feeling better! I had a bout of food posining last night so I’m a little under weather myself. Homemade soup and mint tea is helping though :)
I’m pretty sure vegan cookies are the first thing I would make as well!! Hope you continue to feel better!!
Happy to hear you’re almost healed!! But with a plan like that how could you not have recovered so quickly ;)
Those cookies sound delicious, definitely a sign that they were the first recipe. I’d love to win her book!
Glad to hear that you are beginning to feel better! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Let’s hope May brings some beautiful weather along with you getting back to your running and being fully back on track!
I’m glad you are starting to feel better! Fingers crossed you will be 100% soon! I am dying to get Tina’s book! I haven’t had time yet!
Glad to hear you are feeling a bit better. I think rest would be the hardest part for me as well!
Those cookies look amazing! I’m so going to make them today!
I am glad to hear that you are starting to feel better each day. Thankfully, I am, as well!
Delish and nutrish cookies :)
Best of luck with the deck!
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Hang in there, spring and summer will come eventually! I can’t wait to try that cookie recipe.
Today is National Oatmeal Cookie Day here in America and I’m on a quest to celebrate all the food holidays. Timely recipe! Looks like I better get a bakin’! I’m glad you’re feeling better!
I have heard lots of great reviews of this book and would love you to demo a few more recieps from it!!!
I love cookbooks and would love to add a new one to my collection–and feel better! This nonstop rain has gotten me a little down this month, too. Welcome to May!
Glad you are feeling better! Those cookies look divine and I have everything to make them…score! I would love that book!
oh i cannot wait to make these!! Also, love your substitutions! I always know when you adapt a recipe i can guarantee it will be healthy!! :)
Glad to know your feeling better. I’m not feeling too well myself. So thanks for the tips!
And I love when your honest and real! We all struggle and have off-days so its nice to know your not alone!! We’ve all had them!
I’d love to win a copy of Carrot N Cakes book! That cookie looks DELICIOUS!!!! I want some! :)
Glad to hear your feeling much better!!! add garlic in your juice — has some awesome healing powahhh! :)
I’d love to win a copy of Tina’s book…sounds awesome and have seen it everywhere in the ‘sphere this week.
Your cookies look wonderful. Love the healthiness to them, without looking and no doubt tasting like a “healthy” cookie. Would be a perfect kiddie snack cookie, too, I’m thinking :)
“REST (This is the hardest part for me…I am not a ‘rester’)” = oh, I can 100% relate but glad you are 80% healed. Slowly, yes. I had a flu for like 3-4 weeks, coughing sick, miserable and no, I didnt rest either. I was too busy to rest…haha!
I’m all about cooking with bananas right now, and your cookies look fantastic. I will be making them very soon.
I would love to win a copy of TIna’s book. I haven’t had a chance to read it yet.
Speedy recovery! Thanks for the entry!
Glad you are starting to feel better! Heres to a great May!
I need to make those cookies to crumble over my oatmeal! Looks delicious.
I would love a copy of Tina’s book! I read her blog everyday and I’m so excited that she has lots of vegetarian and vegan recipes! I’m just starting to experiment with gluten-free and vegan baking (even though I’m not vegan) so it would be great to continue the exploration.
P.S. I neeeeed those cookies!
I live in Ontario, close-ish to Toronto, too so I feel your pain about the weather :S I was so happy to look out my window this morning and see sunshine. Although since I was studying for exams for the past 23 days ( a ridiculously long exam period) the rain helped keep me from wishing I could be outside. And I had my last exam this morning so the nice weather came with perfect timing :D
So glad you are on the mend, Angela! You have had this illness for quite a while! :-( Your cookie breakfast looks delicious…I love the blog Carrots n’ Cake and would love to have one of those cookbooks! My boys would love those cookies, that’s for sure! Good luck with the deck, also…and soak up some more Vit D! :-)
Hey Angela, hopefully you can get to this, if not atleast im in to win a copy of the book :D
I was wondering if your buckwheat groats (or kasha as I bought them) are toasted? Do they naturally have a really bitter flavour, or do you think thats the toasting ? My mom and I are dying to put some in our VOO, but can’t get over the weird taste !?!? :S
Thanks !
Erika G. :)
oh the sun is NOT shining, but i’ll just keep living vicariously through your yummy cookies and sunshine-y gardening :)
Today has turned out to be such a beautiful day in Toronto! I’m glad you’re feeling mostly better. Cheers to the sunshine! Can I have one of those cookies now?
so glad you’re on the road to recovery, angela! and here’s wishing you a fresh start for the month of may!
thanks for offering tina’s book as a giveaway! very fun!
have a great weekend and good luck with the deck work – today is a wonderful day to be outside!
I can’t wait to read this book!! I love her blog :)
I’m glad you’re feeling better! Off-the-topic question: would you know if baking powder/soda are dangerous for health if used in baking?
Yes, let’s officially call May “get back to the groove month!”. I have been feeling icky and eating too much lately, need to get my life back in order!
Those cookies look so dang delicious.
I had fresh squeezed apple, lemon, and ginger juice at brunch today! I loved it! So happy you’re on the mend!
I’d LOVE to win the giveaway :) I have a roadtrip to Kelowna coming up in a couple weeks and need some new reading material!
I could feel myself getting sick last week before my vacation to NY, and I warded it off completely by juicing, taking herbs and vitamins, and going to bed early. It really works!!!
I just heard she had a book out! Amazing.
Is this the same publishing company your hoping to get affiliated with!?! :)
I’m happy to hear you’re feeling better. I have the same problem – I HATE resting. I think it’s a Taurus thing. It’s go-go-go with me, always.
Those cookies look so tasty [and perfectly shaped, jeez!]
Your royal wedding scones were on Fit Perez (Perez Hilton’s health blog). http://fitperez.com/2011-04-28-vegan-royal-wedding-scones-with-clotted-cream-and-strawberry-jam
Congrats!
Hope you feel better soon – ginger and lemon tea always helps me too! Thanks for the yummy cookie recipe!!
Hey – a savoury kind of Green Monster that i’ve been eating uses 2 cups raw spinach, 1/2 a red pepper, 1/2 a peeled cucumber, 1 large tomato…put it all in a blender with about 1/2 cup water (or as needed), add a dash of salt and pepper. Yum! Like gazpacho, but drinkable with a straw.
I cannot wait to do our hot yoga class together!! Just let me know whenever you’re feeling up to it and I shall be there. I know you will get your groove back soon!! I’ve been reading all about TIna’s book and I would LOVE to get my hands on a copy. The cookies sound delicious!
I hope your plans for fighting off sickness are successful!
These cookies look delish too! There are officially on my list of “to-makes”
Congrats to Tina!
Glad to hear you’re feeling better. Those cookies look delish, hope to make them soon!
Why yes please! I’d love to win a copy :)
So glad to hear you are almost better. Those cookies look great, I would love to see the whole book!
I think May will be a better month for all of us : ) and the cookies look delish! Best partis I already have everything I need for them. Those are my fave recipes! haha I hope you feel oodles better by tomorrow!
I know what you mean about bumer of a month April was. I have been sick alot this month and alot more then normal p[lus trying to train for my first half marathon it all sucks. Here is to hoping (as I sep my tea with a little honey he he)
I saw this book at Barnes and Noble the other day and want the post-workout sweet potato smoothie recipe among all the other delicious recipes. Yum!
Tina’s cookies always look FAB! you are lucky to already have a copy of the book!
We have the same sickness going on over here – I normally do Bikram yoga 3 times a week, and this month I’ve gone twice! I can’t WAIT to get back to normal.
Yay for carrots n cake!
You’ve had a rough month! Hopefully your April “showers” will bring you May “flowers”! I really enjoy reading your posts.
Getting sick just as spring is beginning is the worst! Glad you are starting to feel better. Those cookies look delicious! Curious what other wonderful recipes are in that book!
I’m glad you’re finally feeling better! At least that means May will be off to a good start for you. Hopefully the rest of the month will be better too! I know it must be so hard to not be able to do your usual workouts, but hang in there. I’m sure you’ll be back at it soon! :)
I would love to win a copy of Carrots & Cake! I love your website too! I’m glad you’re feeling 80%! Here’s to 100%!!
i hope you are feeling better! I love your website.
I love all your healthy eating recipes. Thanks for posting.
Just discovered Tina, her blog is so fun (like yours)!
hope you enjoyed the sunshine today! went for a 3 hour kayak ride. got sun burnt, but had to appreciate the nice day after weeks of rain!
i can’t wait to read Tina’s book, it wasn’t at Chapters yet when I went the other day
I love cookies…and when oats and chocolate chips are combined, it’s like a party of deliciousness in my mouth.
Here’s to May!
Those cookies look completely delicious. I’m definitely craving them now. I think I’ll have to make these as soon as my finals are over as a celebration. :)
And when will the Oh She Glows cookbook be released? :D
those cookies look great! I would love to win her book. I have started reading her blog a few months ago and enjoy reading her posts
Cookies for breakfast! Sign me up!
Mmm your meal looks delicious! I hope May is a better month for us all!
Glad you’re feeling better! Slow but steady, hopefully in a few more days you’ll be back at 100%! I’m right there with you on getting my groove back month, I was out of commission due to a knee injury and am looking forward to getting back to my exercise routine!
I’m glad to hear you’re feeling better, you seem to have one kick ass flu combat plan! What a great way to welcome in spring with your scrumptious cookies :)
You’re almost at 100%!
The cookies look so good :)
So Glad you’re getting back to feeling better! :)
I hope May is the month you get your groove back!
Those cookies look great! Hope I win that book :D
Glad to hear you are feeling a little better! Here’s to a healthy happy May!
These cookies look fabulous, I am looking forward to trying them : )
I hope the month of May goes really well for you : )
Those cookies look fabulous! Tina’s book is everywhere! It sounds very good :)
Glad to hear you are on the mend! We are joining in on your flu fighting plan as it seems to be going around our house right now. The cookies look delish!
I am so glad May is finally here! I can’t wait to read about your gardening this spring and summer. I love Tina’s blog, and would love to have her book!
I love Tina’s banana oatmeal chip cookies! I’ve made them numerous times, and they’re always a hit! Great for dessert, but also for snacks or breakfast!!
who WOULDN’T want a copy? :)
glad you’re feeling better!
I’m glad you’re a little better! Those cookies look good- that recipe looks like my go-to ‘recipe’ (I really just haphazardly throw things in a bowl) for cookies. Yum!
It’s recipes like this that make me miss eating oats. But allergies prevail. It’s also extremely inspiring as a writer and wannabe novelist to see a blogger right down the road from me publishing her first book. Thanks for sharing Angela :)
Those cookies look yummy! I’d love to win a copy of Tina’s book!
So glad you are on the mend. Yes, let May begin!
Would love to have a copy of this book… I am seeing it everywhere lately.
Thanks!
I’d love to win Tina’s book! :)
Glad you are feeling a little better. Hope you feel better in May. I haven’t been feeling great either and I think it’s because of the lack of sun we’ve had in the north. It seems the weather you get in Canada is similar to ours in Wisconsin, so wouldn’t you agree that a good dose of sunshine is all we need?!
A new month will hopefully bring you a new outlook and fresh to start, while getting on the mend and back to exercising regularly. Enjoy this lovely weekend, and your new book :)
The thought of sun finally appearing in this disappointingly gray spring makes me giddy! Love new vegetarian/vegan recipe ideas and oatmeal cookies=super fun, can’t wait to try!!
Awesome! Way to be optimistic about May! I’m looking forward to May too because its the last month of school . :D
I hope you get well soon, and can get back on track! My doctor told me to eat more oats to cut my cholesterol counts, and I’ve been using your recipes. They are wonderful! Take care of yourself, maybe you can come up with a Vegan Jewish Penicillin recipe to help you get rid of the flu!
Glad you’re feeling better. That flu that’s going around really seems to linger. Hoping to win the book – I can never get enough new recipes!
My dear! Do tell me where I can find your glo-bars in Toronto. And yes, today was absolutely gorgeous…I just wish I didn’t have to spend the day working as I’d rather have enjoyed it! Do you know if you can even get Tina’s book in Canada??
Those cookies look big fluffy and amazing! Yum!!
Love the buckwheat in the morning!
Im so happy that you are feeling much better and those cookies look delicious. I made the baked oatmeal recipe and it turned out great. even my hubby enjoyed it and he does not eat oatmeal as much as me. well, i would love a copy of the book! love all of your recipes!!! have a great sunny sunday.
Glad you are feeling better and can’t wait to try this recipe! I’m new to your site but am loving it so far. Keep up the great work!
Those cookies look good! Glad you are feeling better! Been so intrigued by Tina’ s book!
How is the netti pot working out?
Your backyard posts have gotten me into the gardening spirit! Bought my seedlings and built my raised bed today!
Hey Angela, coming out of lurkdom here. I’m glad to hear you are feeling better. Sickness has been lurking around our house too. I’m also hoping that May brings some lovely weather to Ontario cause this spring has been awful. Planning on trying these cookies tomorrow. Thanks for the recipe!
I’d always in the market for a new cookbook! Those cookies look great!
I love that I have all the ingredients to this recipe already! I’m already planning to make these tomorrow as a study break. Glad to read that you’re feeling better! The sunshine has come out here as well, but it’s definitely not a good motivator for studying. haha :)
Right there with ya, sister. Totally out of shape and it’s messing with my head! I need my workout time to say ta ta to all the stress. I like your theme for May- especially because I graduate law school this month!! :D
I’m also happy to see the end of April. I hurt my lower back two weeks before you did, and I have a bulging lumbar disk that affected my sciatic nerve. The intense pain has now passed but I still have nerve symptoms in my leg and foot: numbness, pins and needles and limited control of my foot. So I have not been able to do any exercise all that time, and probably won’t be able to for several more weeks. That has had a significant effect on my moods and sleep, but I know I’ll get better eventually.
I miss the thrill and energy burst of exercise, and I miss sweating!!
I’m glad your flu is coming to an end and thank you so much for your beautiful blog Angela. xx
I have all the ingredients for that recipe on hand….I love when that happens!!!
Oh my goodness those cookies look fabulous!! Ah I would LOVE a copy of Tina’s book! Whether I win it or not, I gotta get myself a copy :)
Glad you are feeling better…I’d love to win, I’m a huge fan of Tina’s blog!
aww i hope you get well soon! being sick is so tough. but i guess that makes us appreciate our health + bodies even more, right!? but with this good weather coming in may, i think things are looking up!!! that breakfast looks amazing, as do those cookies. i’d love to win tina’s book! thanks for hosting a giveaway =)
New recipes from a great new cookbook seems like the best medicie ever. Feel better!
I want some…
Cake with my carrots,
Bread with my bananas,
Turnovers with my apples,
Butter with my pumpkin,
ANNNNDDDDDD
Some COOKIES with my Oatmeal! YUMMM!
C’mon big money! I want za book!
I’d love to read Tina’s book – I’m a regular blog reader of hers! (and yours, naturally)
I would love that book…and the cookies look delicious!
Sending some Nova Scotia sunshine your way, the little bit that we have!
I am making these cookies tomorrow! So yummy looking!
:) Having a copy of this book would make my internet bookmark files happy… because they are slightly overflowing and unorganized. I made something similar to this cookie once, but with absolutely no oil…using some tahini instead. They were not as flattened out, but still an AWESOME macaroon like snack!
I would to try these cookies! I love Tina!!
So sorry your bug is still hanging on! It sure does seem to be taking its time leaving. . . but glad it’s on the way out.
I just read about Tina’s book the other day and would love a copy!
Cookies look amazing! Good luck on the deck(:
Cookies look amazing!
Happy to hear you are feeling better! Spring colds are the worst! Good luck with the deck!
I feel like I need to make those cookies right now!
I’d love to win Tina’s book cause I love her blog! Hope you feel better!
Yumm! Those look soo yummy! My husband is going to love them :)
I hope you feel 100% better very soon! <3
Oh, wow! I love that photo of the CNC book – nicely done :)
I must say…there was something about this month! Usually April is my favorite…its my birthday, the weather turns nicer, and no one seems to have a care in the world because the temps are up and the sun is out.
This year, not so much. From an uncelebrated birthday to wrist pain that won’t resolve and the rain (and low temps and grey skies) which just won’t go away…April was pretty darn awful.
So I’m going to join you in making May getting-my-groove back month. Here’s to resumed workouts…lots of sunshine…and seasonably warm weather!
Good luck to you!
that looks like a great breakfast! glad you are feeling better :)
Glad to hear you are feeling better! I’d love to see the nrw carrots n cake book!
I’ve being having a ‘blah’ month myself; being sick and not exercising, mixed in with I-feel-sorry-for-myself-Id-rather-be-outside eating anything that isn’t nailed down I understand completely how you feel. I like the idea of May being a better month.
Hope you feel better soon and we both get our jog on quickly :)
I made the cookies tonight! theyre delicious. looking forward to bringing them along with me to snack on when I travel back to school tomorrow :)
I very recently have gotten into vegan recipes and baking (definitely plan on making these cookies!) and would love to make this book the first vegan cookbook in my collection! Heading over to check out Tina’s blog now. Love yours! Hope you feel 100% soon! I think it’s great to establish new beginnings and as I am going through a getting my groove back stage as well I will make it my May mantra also.
I would love a copy of Carrots ‘N Cake. I follow her blog and I’ve been hearing a lot about her book in blog land these days. If you’re giving one away I’ll certainly take it off your hands! :)
Glad the digging was successful and no pipes were hit.
Those cookies look great!
Hi Angela!
Thank you for an amazing site that has turned my house upside-down! I’ve lost 4 pounds since I started making your delicious food a week ago! I’m having trouble with the last 10 pounds of my post baby weight, but at this rate, I should be down in no time :)
I have a question about coconut oil. I’ve been baking with coconut oil that is thick and white, but I’ve noticed that in some of your pictures it looks like it has the consistency of olive oil. Are there different kinds of coconut oil that I should be using?
Get well soon :)
There really is nothing worse than being sick for extended periods of time! I hope you get better soon! Lots of tea, that’s how I remedy sickies!
I LOVE this woman! It’s about time she had her own cookbook!
It’s about time you had YOUR own cookbook, miss ;)
The cookies look delicious! I would love to read this book and try some recipes :)
Ange, I completely empathize!! We need some sunshine in the northeast for sure! Well, here’s to a better May . . . and a new cookbook? Sure, don’t mind if I do ;)
I’m a new blog reader and LOVE your recipes. This one (and your breakfast) look delicious!!! Glad you’re feeling better! :)
I would LOVE a copy of her book! I want YOU to write one :)
That breakfast and the cookies look amazing! I’m going to check out the book now!
Cookies look yummy!!
Have you ever tried adding apple cider vinegar to your tea? It is a natural antibiotic. I use it all the time and it really helps! Hope you are back to 100% soon.
Congratulations on the continual progress with your garden.
You’ll get your groove back no problem! Keep trucking along. :)
Those cookies look delicious!!!!! I think I need to make some ASAP!
Glad to see that you’re feeling better! It looks like you’re doing all the right things to kick that flu to the curb!
Glad you are starting to feel better! You will be better in no time!
I was sent to your blog about two weeks ago and signed up right away for the e-mail format. I’ve really been enjoying your heart and life style.
Two questions:
1) Do you use a juicer or a vitamix for your juice? I just got a vitamix and I love it, but I miss the juice from my omega. May go back to it for “juice” and use vitamix for “smoothies”; but was curious on your input. Thanks!
2) What is Japanese Sencha?
Yolanda
NIce to know that you don’t seem too afraid of not being able to run for some time. I think I am OCD about it and if I miss 2 days, I worry. Something I’m still working on! But at least I’m not counting calories anymore! Would love to win the cookbook but still looking forward to the day you put yours out.
Wow, those cookies look plain FABULOUS! Now I want what you had for breakfast. I wish cookies didn’t take that long to bake… Still, I get the feeling I’ll be trying them pretty soon!
My Birthday is in 11 days(I’ll be the big 30). This would be a great bday present!
Rest is hard for me too BUT it must be done. Glad you are feeling better!
Have a great day!
Sorry you’re still feeling bad, but hopefully the sunshine and rest will help! Maybe a light yoga would help you stay rested, but also feel like you’re doing a little work for your body? Whatever you do, take care!
Happy May Day!! I love the month of May and would like to spread the cheer to everyone in the blog world! Glad to hear you are feeling better! Have a beautiful day!
p.s. Banana Chip Cookies look A-mazing! Will have to try soon!!
Liz
Happy May Day!! I love the month of May and would like to spread the cheer to everyone in the blog world! Glad to hear you are feeling better! Have a beautiful day!
p.s. Banana Chip Cookies look A-mazing! Will have to try soon!!
Liz
Glad you are feeling better!! Those cookies look delicious. I have two little ones and a huge sweet tooth myself and I am always looking for healthy treats to keep all of us happy, I will have to try these out this week. Thank you for all the inventive and inspiring recipes – I love reading your blog.
I finally managed to get over my cold last week too!
April has been lackluster for me as well, so I’m looking forward to getting my groove back in May as well :)
I’m glad you are feeling better! I was trying to think of our main anti-cootie go-to’s but you’ve got most of them – including the lemon/ginger/honey tea! num. i also take apple cider vinegar and grapefruit seed extract, but i do think rest, rest, rest is the most important thing. here’s to wellness and groovy new cookbooks! :)
Hi Angela! I have been feeling blah all April too. I’ve been having stomach problems since February and it’s really starting to get to me. I’ve decided that in May I will try to take it easy and give my body a break so that I can get back to myself! I know it’s hard to be patient but you will be yourself in no time(- I’m trying to tell myself this too.). Happy May!
i hope this comment finds you feeling well. i’ve been following your blog for not too long now and i must tell you i find such comfort in it. i’m still recovering from a six year eating disorder that nearly did me in. i’ve been a vegetarian for 1 1/2 years now but keep flirting with the idea of veganism–i eat as many vegan meals as possible (thanks in large part to your wonderful recipes), but am curious what you have to say about necessary vitamin supplements?
I stumbled upon your blog while searching for vegan recipes. I am really enjoying it! Thank you!
PS….Hope you feel better soon.
I would love to win a copy of the book!
And I love how pretty your juice looks! :)
Happy May!!! I hope you feel 100% better soon!
The sun is shining and I have a kickball game at 3! What a perfect day!
Those cookies would be a lovely game time snack! I’m checking my pantry for the ingredients as I type…yep they will be made! :)
I would love a copy of the book!
Have a fabulous Sunday!
I am glad you are feeling better! I hope your deck is looking good :)
I would love to win The carrots n cake book!
Those cookies look SOOO yummy!!! Were you full after your breakfast of cereal? Hope you continue to feel better! Hopefully the sun will start shining-that always makes me feel better!
I am glad you are feeling a bit better-may will be great for you!
Just five minutes ago I was thinking about how I finally have to satisfy my cookie craving this afternoon. This recipe should do the trick. Looks easy and quick :-)
Good luck with the deck – you guys have got a huge project in hand!!
So glad to hear you are feeling better! I can’t believe you did any cooking at all feeling so yucky! That book sounds really good…I will try the cookies this week!
Have you tried Xylitol for sore throats? It is really good!:-)cc
Glad you are beginning to feel better…loved reading your goals for the upcoming month!
Oooh that does sound like a rough month. Glad you are STARTING to feel better!! When the sun starts to shine, that should help!!
I though of a fun combination for the crackers you made!! Garbanzo bean flour and cumin!!! I might give it a try and see how it is!!
Hey I feel for you! I have been having a crummy two months with allergies and sinus infections! I too, haven’t been able to work out for the whole month of April. My eating habits have gotten a little crazy too. But you are such an inspiration! I hope you get to feeling better and get back into your groove. BTW, your meals always look delicious! I wish I knew how to cook like that… That cookbook looks like it will be a great addition to any kitchen! Get to feeling better!
I hope to have a ‘getting my groove back’ May , too! I have CFS and the changeable spring weather is the worst.
I’m so happy to have found your blog (through a search for green smoothie recipes)- I really relate to having (or not) a glow… and since I have started towards a more raw/vegetarian/vegan lifestyle I am noticing changes! At this stage it’s only me (where is the perfect clear skin haha!!) but enough to encourage me to keep going.
I am really thankful to find this blog. Arigatou!
Hugs from Japan xoxo
I would love to check out that book! I have been following Carrotsncake blog for 2 years now :)
It’s good to hear that you are feeling better. And the book sounds like it’s filled with fantastic recipes–I would love to win a copy :)
Glad that you’re starting to feel better! I just hope it goes away completely soon! That lingering sick feeling is the worst.
Tina’s book sounds like a good one!
Here’s to a better month in May! The cookies look great, and I’m thankful for a shot a chance to win the book. :)
Glad you are feeling better! I would love to win a copy of the book!
Fresh juice always makes me feel better! Your breakfast looked amazing. Hope you feel better!
So nice to hear you are feeling better! May is a new month with some gorgeous weather in store for us :)
Id love to check out Tina’s book! That cookie looks delish (and vegan!? :)
I’m new to your site. Luving every post!!
So happy you are feeling better! I have been wanting to read Tina’s book – I hope I win!
I’ve been seeing this book around the blogosphere lately! I’d love a chance to read it!
I will definitely be trying those cookies. I hadn’t heard of Carrots “N” Cake, so thanks for sharing because it sounds wonderful. Are all of the recipes vegan or easily adapted to vegan? I hope you share more of your thoughts about the book!
Glad to hear that you´re feeling better! I will definitely try the cookies soon!
Hey Angela, I am so happy you are finally feeling better!! I have been seening alot aboutTina’s book on a few of the blogs I read! I can’t wait to get a copy! A friend of mine and I are actually starting to make plans to write a recipe/healthy eat tips/healthy life book. Maybe someday we will start a blog too! I love your stuff, I have also been feeling in a bit of a slump, so I am going to make some goals, like you suggest in your later post. I need to get back on track again. I have two children and that is alway my excuse, but I still need to take care of myself. I know you will have no trouble getting back on track!
These cookies look great-I will definitely be trying them out soon!
I love reading your blog and hope you start feeling better soon! Can’t wait to buy some chia seeds and make overnight oats!
Ah I hope I win!
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Glad you are feeling better. I would love to win a copy of the book. Thanks
Those cookies look delicious–I’ve been very much on an oatmeal cookie kick lately, so I’ll be making those soon, I’m sure! I’d love to check out Tina’s book as well :)
eeek I would LOVE to win this book! and these cookies look delectable (:
Carrots & Cake? Can’t get much better than that!
Hope you feel better soon!
Yum! Off to make those cookies now! Everything about Tina’s book looks delightful (and delicious!)
MMmm.. those cookies look good! And I have everything to make them! Woot! Excuse me while I bake.
Looking forward to seeing you get your groove back in May. I can’t wait to get my hands on Tina’s book. Enjoy the sunshine and feel better.
Sorry you’ve been so sick lately! I hope you feel better! :) Those cookies would sure make me feel better! :) I’d love a copy of Tina’s book! I’m a regular on both your blogs.
So glad to hear you’re feeling better. May is my get-back-into-it month too with getting back into raw food and doing the exercise thing, spinning classes with some P90x thrown in. I was glancing at some of your other comments and it’s gotta be something about the change in seasons that makes us want to get back on track. Best of luck :)
Oh I saw her book was out already! I hope I’m the lucky winner =) I’d love to have a copy!
I would love Tina’s book. I met her at Foodbuzz Fest in November, and I’ve made cookies like those from her blog.
Also, I know everyone tells you that you’re inspiring, but I love how you really look at yourself from the outside. Setting goals for May and recognizing problems is really great. I need to do more of that and write it down.
Nothing like a fabulous cookie-included breakfast to brighten the day! So glad you’re feeling better, Angie! :)
Cookies looked yummy, hope your May is good!
I hope you’re back to 100% soon! Being sick sucks…cheers to a healthy May :)
I would love to win the book!
Those cookies look amazing!!
Hi Angela,
Longtime reader, first-time commenter! I adore your blog and would love a copy of that book.
Man thanks,
JorDanna
I can’t wait to read Tina’s book!
Yumm this looks delish!!!!
Finally some sunshine this weekend -makes feeling better that much better!
Can’t wait to try making that cookie recipe!
cheers
Glad that you are starting to feel better!! The breakfast cookies looked delicious!
The book looks great too, I would love to win it!!
The second I started reading this post, I knew I had to make the cookies. Needless to say, the cookies are now in the oven and I’ve finally finished reading your post…and let me tell you, the cookies smell AMAZING!
2 of my favorite blogs…OSG &CNC!!
Glad to hear you’re feeling better! These cookies look so awesome and all the ingredients are super healthy. Bookmarked to try very soon! Thanks! :)
Those cookies look great! And putting over oatmeal, perfect breakfast!
Your Cookies look divine! :D
I would love to win her book! Those look like great “anytime” cookies!
I need May to get my groove back, too! I love your proactive attitude. I’m out of school for the summer but have yet to find a job, which means a very tight budget – I’d love to be able to read Tina’s book!!!
‘May I have my groove back’ should be your title! It’s good to giggle!
haha I actually debated calling it that!
Hi Angela!
I’ve appreciated all your e-mail responses so much, and I definitely know how it feels to be in a slump! (Tends to happen on the weekends.. but hey, that’s college). Those cookies look so hearty, I love the addition of banana. Lately I’ve been waking up to Hodgson Mill’s multigrain oatmeal with flaxseed & soy, topped with fresh strawberries, almonds, and a teaspoon of agave. I find that a good breakfast that you can be excited about helps resist pressing snooze. I’d love to see what else Carrots’N’Cakes has in store!
-Taryn
I love your site and have made several of the recipes already. Hope you feel better soon!
a new healthy living book? sign me up, please :)
You inspire me! Thank you!
Glad to hear you’re getting over both the ‘flu and the “wedding fever”…
I do like the idea of that book so please consider me a keen participant!
We’re getting there on our re-no’s as well. My parents were putting in an extereme amount of hours last week and now we have a light and happy hallway and stairwell… for some werd reason tho i’d picked a ccolour identical to what was allready in the kitchen… go figure….. i just liked it and wanted it… but never imagined it to be one we allready had…
AND i now have a blender so i’ll be going hard on the old GM’s soon. but my doctor has advised caution during pollen season as we have still not shuffled out all the cross allergens… ARGH! I hate feeling bunged up…
I was just thinking today may be a good day for baking. Maybe I’ll whip these up!
I am very excited to read Tina’s book. I love so many of her recipes. Especially this one!!
Glad to see you’re starting to feel better! I’m glad that May is here too. I was pretty much done with April in the middle of the month. :-)
Those cookies look amazing!
I’m vegetarian and often cook vegan. I’d LOVE the chance to win this cookbook! I’m going to try that cookie recipe right NOW! :) They look delicious!
Those cookies look great!
I’d love to win a copy of Tina’s book :D
is this giveaway open to U.S.? I plan on getting Tina’s book one way or another(:
those cookies look delicious! good luck with your May goals!
I think I’m going to bake those cookies today! I’m always looking for super healthy recipes like that, and this is one is perfect!
p.s. Your blog and one of your recipes (sweet potato pancake, I think?) was featured on the front page of a local weekly newspaper here in Milwaukee! Isn’t that cool? I thought so.
I would love to have a copy of Tina’s book!
I love the blog, and I’m sure the book is great as well!
Feel better soon!
Cereal again?? Hope it kept you full!
I think you got me sick…..hahaha! But I’m actually glad that you’re sick at the same time as me because all these “recovery” posts are exactly what I need. And I definitely need to work on getting my groove back as well. Here we go May!
hehe ;) Hope you feel better SOON!
Glad you’re feeling better! I find myself in cooking/veg eating slumps frequently. I get tired and all I want to do is a quick veggie burger and relax!
I would love to win Tina’s book!!
I am really excited to make those cookies. They look like a nice compromise for eating comfort food while getting back on track.
I love making healthy cookies! People don’t even notice the difference.
Oh man, I just saw this post after a weekend visiting my boyfriend, and it’s awesome you are giving away Tina’s book!
it was also AWESOME to read your posts knowing that you are already feeling better! Yay for getting over sickness
Is it too late to enter? I am catching up on posts from the weekend and I LOVE Tina and her blog!
How delicious! Please enter me in the contest x
Glad you are feeling better and ready to start a new month.
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I’d love to read Tina’s book! Those cookies look good and hearty. Im all for healthy cookies!
Wow,I love your site. I am trying to be a vegetarian but find it a little difficult – everyone around me loves protein. Yikes!!!!! Please enter me in your cookbook giveaway, if I can slowly get everyone on the bandwagon it would make life easier.
I would love to receive that cookbook!