Last night, I made a new veggie burger recipe.
Don’t get too excited though, they were crap. I’m super picky when it comes to veggie burgers and I rarely meet one that I’m happy with.
Eric goes, ‘They’d be good without all the lemon…’
‘They are rosemary lemon burgers.’
‘Oh…hah’
Fail.
I also won’t tell you that I had to skin my rosemary plant to get enough leaves for the recipe. I’m pretty sure it’s going to die today in protest.
However, I redeemed myself with this salad made with garden romaine lettuce! It was the freshest romaine I’ve ever laid eyes on or tasted. And most importantly, I grew it!
We currently have romaine lettuce coming out of the wazoo. I’m thinking a salad party is in store. Sadly, I think it will just be me attending.
But still, dinner left us wanting more. Half eaten crap lemon burgers and salad just wasn’t enough to tame our hunger monsters.
I had to pull out a secret weapon…
Cookie Dough balls. 5 minutes to whip up. Instant gratification.
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Crunch Cookie Dough Balls (GF + Vegan)
Adapted from my Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls.
Yield: 12 balls
- 1/2 cup unsalted raw cashews
- 1/2 cup regular rolled oats (Use GF oats if you want it GF)
- 1/4 cup brown teff flour (or any flour you desire!)
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp organic cane sugar
- 3 tbsp peanut butter
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup (add gradually until desired consistency is achieved)
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup non-dairy chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup diced peanuts
- 1/4 cup Nature’s Path GF rice crisp cereal
Directions:
1. In a food processor, process the cashews and oats until very fine, like a flour consistency.
2. Add in the teff flour, salt, and sugar and pulse until combined. Now add in vanilla, peanut butter, and maple syrup gradually until desired consistency is achieved. Process until a dough forms. Stop to scrape the sides of the bowl as necessary. Dough will be very sticky! If it is too sticky to make balls, you can add a bit more flour. The type of flour you use will alter the consistency so you may have to adjust it a bit.
3. Add chocolate chips and peanuts into processor and pulse. Scoop dough into a bowl and stir in the rice crisp cereal. Form balls with the dough (lightly wet fingers if necessary). Store in the fridge or freezer.
Note: If dough is too dry, add a bit more maple syrup. If too wet, add a bit more flour.
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And then I did something really crazy…because it’s stifling hot and we can’t just eat balls for crying out loud!
Meet the Peanut Butter Chocolate Crunch ‘Blizzard’ in all its crunchy, crispy, creamy, and peanut buttery glory.
The Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Blizzard put me up to it of course.
This was my best idea all week. Actually, it was the only successful recipe I’ve had all week. Last night, I decided if I had one more recipe fail this week, I was going to have to hire a ghost chef for the blog.
I’m happy to say this was not made by a ghost chef.
It was all me, baby. All me. And you can thank me this weekend when you are sitting on your porch in a state of Blizzard induced bliss.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Crunch Blizzard for 2 (GF + Vegan)
- 3 large frozen bananas (or your favourite ice cream- it would be good with coconut bliss!)
- 1 heaping tbsp peanut butter
- 2-3 balls, to pulse into soft serve
- 2 balls to crumble on top
Directions: To make this dreamy delight, grab a few frozen bananas and process them in a food processor with a heaping tablespoon of peanut butter. Once the mixture is creamy like soft serve, add in a few peanut butter balls and pulse until chunky. Scoop this mixture into a small glass and top with crumbled cookie dough balls. Serves 2.
Helpful hint: If anyone in your home sees you eating this, tell them it’s Vegan and Gluten-Free and they will run like hell.
More blizzard for you.
It will be our little secret. ;)
Best of all, we forgot all about the crap lemon burgers and the skinned rosemary plant, as we sat on the deck watching the sun bid farewell to this hot summer day.
But an important question remains: What Blizzard flavour should I tackle next?
My mouth…will not…stop watering…
I really should’ve thought twice about clicking on anything labeled “Peanut Butter Chocolate…” when my girl parts are doing their thing! OY! :P DEELISH though! I will refrain from making them now, but give me a week and I’ll try it out when I’m in a better mindset, hehe!
This sounds AMAZING
This looks incredibly naughty. I kind of like it.
Bummer about the veggie burgers, but it looks like your dessert MORE than made up for it! It looks fantastic! If you make a mint chocolate chip blizzard next, I think I may marry you. ;)
i simply couldn’t resist this recipe tonight. i didn’t have any cashews on hand, so i used almonds instead and it worked beautifully! i had another cookie dough recipe that i was stuck to, but these are far better.
it hit the spot!
also, i’d LOVE to see a vegan fudge brownie blizzard. :)
thanks for everything you do!
mmmm :) me too
Love your creations!
I had a great romaine salad today too – though not as fresh. I was happy because I rarely eat romaine but it’s nice and cooling. Good luck with the burgers. The flavors sound interesting and they look nice! (But I guess we’re all really here for the Blizzard)
I made black bean burgers today and I think they are good, but they prolly could be a lil better. Wanna work some magic on them? :) My favorite Blizzard flavor was always Georgia Mud Fudge, so if you could recreate that, I would love you forever! :) Here’s the link to my recipe:
http://peasloveandhappiness.blogspot.com/2011/07/mexi-spiced-black-bean-burgers.html
I made a blueberry lemon basil one an throw some candied lemon peel in and sometimes some poppy seeds. Unique flavor with fresh basil.
that’s cool, so creative!
I here you, those “weeks” happen to everyone. Right guys? ;) This looks so incredible, but you’re Anglea. Your stuff is going to be incredible. By the way, do you think I could make this without Teff flour? I might try it with some different flours on my blog and let you know how it goes. Go, Angela!
I vote for a Butterfinger-type blizzard! Those were always my weakness…
mmmm!!
Mmmmmmmm, that blizzard looks pretty perfect!!!! I could use one of those on this HOT day we are having in Saskatchewan!
Ahh Angela! I have been seeing this DQ commercial for their new triple chocolate blizzard all week and DYING to recreate it. You beat me to the punch! And with peanut butter!! Garsh you are the best and I need to have this in my belly like yesterday. Do you think you could sub gluten free flour and stevia (for the sugar) in the balls and have the same great flavor? Getting on this asap. Xo!
Just amazing! Mostly, though, I can’t help chuckling at your story of stripping the rosemary bush. You’re welcome to come visit my parents’ place, where the rosemary has been taking over the entire garden for years now! Nothing will defeat the blighter!
Mmm such a tasty treat!
”Helpful hint: If anyone in your home sees you eating this, tell them it’s Vegan and Gluten-Free and they will run like hell.”. . .HAHA ohmigosh, this is so true.
People turn up their noses at the cookies I bring into work when I say they’re vegan, but when they try them, they’re always amazed at how yummy they are…lol.
Yumm these look great! I like to have healthy little snacks like this around to nibble on :)
I think the new blizzard recipe would make me forget about the burger fail too. It looks so good, especially with it melting over the sides. Perfect for a hot summer’s day or night. In fact, I’m thinking of having it right now for a late breakfast.
Have you done a cinnamon type flavoured blizzard? Or maybe a ginger snap flavour?
I’m feeling an Oreo cookies and cream Blizzard or a Fudge brownie one or maby even birthday cake! I’ve never had a real Blizzard but I bet yours are 1000x better :)
and I totally use the “It’s vegan, glutefree and has no refined sugars!” when I don’t want to share my treats.
Mmm, this looks so good! I’d like to see you tackle a fruity blizzard flavor, like strawberry shortcake :)
xo