Christmas Rice Crispy Squares (*almost* fat free/sugar free/gluten free/dairy free/vegan)

                               Hello, I am the Christmas Snowman who bakes.

     The baking Christmas snowman? I haven't decided which title I like better.

  But, you came here for food, right? Well, you're in luck! Essi has let me take over her kitchen for a day, and this is the result:

Inspired by this recipe: http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2011/08/18/5-ingredient-rice-crispy-treats/
1 c. chickpeas
2 bananas
1/2 c dates
1 T honey (agave nectar for vegans)
1/2-1 tsp peppermint extract
1-2 droppers full of stevia
1/4 tsp salt
3 c rice crispy cereal
Topping/glaze:
1 T peanut butter (or coconut butter)
1 banana
1/3 c almond milk
Sprinkles!
In a food processor, blend the first five ingredients until smooth. Taste test, and add the additional sweetener, if desired. Don't clean the food processor yet! In a medium bowl, mix the rice cereal and the salt, then pour the chickpea mixture over top. Mix until all the cereal has been coated, then press into a 9 x 9 baking pan. Pop into the freezer to set while you make the glaze. Whiz the ingredients for the topping in the food processor, then spread over the squares. Add some sprinkles! (Christmas or other) Store the bars in the freezer when you're not eating them ;)  

Always remember, you are loved! Merry Christmas! :D

Gingerbread cookies

It's Christmas! I apologize for not posting more, but I've been swamped with Grade 12, applying for college, and working. However, I have managed to concoct a cookie recipe for you!

1/4 c. coconut oil, softened (other oil works as well. You could even try a nut butter!)
1/3 c chickpeas
1/4 c. molasses
1/4 c boiling water
1/2 tsp ginger
1/2 c raisins
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 1/4 c oat flour
Optional: 10-15 drops of stevia, for a sweeter cookie
Blend the oat flour and raisins until the raisins are incorporated. Be careful, if you blend to long it will become clumpy. You're aiming for the raisins to become part of the flour. Set aside.
In the magic bullet or blender, combine the first 3 ingredients. Add the ginger, baking soda and salt to the oat flour/raisins and mix. Add the liquid from the magic bullet and the boiling water to the and mix well. Try to dough, and if it needs to be sweeter, add the stevia drops.
Bake for 8-10 minutes at 350 F
Enjoy!