Chia Walnut Banana Bread

Chia Walnut Banana Bread

Makes 8 slices

• 3 brown bananas, mashed
• 2/3 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 + 1/2 tbsp chia seeds
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• dash sea salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a small loaf pan with cooking spray.  In a large bowl, combine flour, chia seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt. In a separate bowl, combine mashed bananas and vanilla extract. In two batches add dry ingredients to wet ones and combine well. Fold in chopped walnuts and then pour batter into loaf pan, making sure that it sits evenly. Bake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean!

Spicy Cauliflower Tacos

Spicy Cauliflower Tacos

Serves 1

• 1.5 cups chopped cauliflower
• 1 small slice sweet onion
• 1 large handful kale, torn into pieces
• 2 small corn tortillas
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• salt and pepper
• 1 bunch romaine lettuce 
• 2 tbsp Tofutti vegan sour cream
• 2 tbsp salsa 
• 1 tsp Sriracha 

Put cauliflower, onion, and kale in a frying pan with a small amount of water and place over medium heat. While its cooking, warm tortillas in the microwave or oven. I did one minute in the microwave. Add cumin, chili powder, and salt and pepper to the veggies and sauté until they are steamed through. 

Spread veggies over the tortillas and serve with drizzled Sriracha, lettuce, salsa, and Tofutti.