1 cup roasted pistachios
1 cup almonds
1 cup dried figs, chopped
1 cup dried pears, chopped
1 cup coconut flakes
1 tbsp vegan vanilla protein powder (optional)
1 tsp fennel seed powder
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/2 cup natural almond butter
1/2 cup apricot jam
2 tbsp butter-flavoured coconut oil
1 1/2 tsp almond extract
1 1/2 tsp pistachio extract
Cane sugar, for rolling
Place the; pistachios, almonds, figs, pears, coconut flakes, protein powder, fennel seed powder, and sea salt in a food processor. Process until crumbly.
Add the; almond butter, apricot jam, melted coconut oil, almond extract, and pistachio extract. Process again until you have a well-combined sticky mass.
Transfer batter to a large glass mixing bowl. Chill for at least one hour.
With clean damp hands, form walnut-sized balls. Roll balls in cane sugar. Serve.
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They do not contain milk or eggs and have a low glycemic index, being suitable for those who follow a vegan diet or who try to limit their daily sugar intake.
They are ready in less than 10 minutes and can be enjoyed in half an hour, so you can prepare them even when time is not your…
½ cup creamy peanut butter (no sugar added, or any nut butter or sunflower butter for nut free)
⅓ cup honey (or agave syrup for vegan) OR 2 spoonfuls of Truvia Monk Fruit Spoonable Jar
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder (optional; we use this one)*
3 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Freeze the bowl for 5 minutes.
Roll the dough into 20 small balls, pressing the dough together with your hands. We used a 1 1/2-inch cookie scoop (#40) to make uniform balls. You can also make smaller balls if desired. (If the texture of your nut butter makes the dough very dry, add a little more honey or a few tablespoons milk of choice until you can press it together into a ball shape.) Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy!
my favourite safe, low cal meals/snacks as a vegan🐸 (please share yours!!!)
⁃ congee with 30g of rice + veggies/mushrooms + 250ml veg stock, let it cook for like 40mins and then let it sit a bit in the plate, like a porridge. You can add anything to this and switch ingredients.
⁃ seitan skewers —> seitan is SO SO high in protein and so good to me even raw lol, same with tofu.
⁃ block of silken tofu with teriyaki/soy sauce, spices and spring onion —> high in protein, in volume, super simple yet super good, to me its the equivalent of tartare
⁃ tofu scramble —> with the right ingredients and secrets, tofu can be 100% better than eggs. I always hated the texture. Btw I use a little bit of vegan butter, garlic, nutritional yeast, soy milk or melted miso paste, pepper, vegan grated parmesan if I have it and turmeric or saffron.
⁃ tofu with veggies —> I love using red pepper, zucchini, carrots, onion, maybe with origan, black pepper, thyme, curry or paprika
⁃ roasted sweet potato —> I could talk about sweet potato for days. She’s so good cooked in the oven with rosemary, salt, cinnamon, pepper, definitely a safe food.
⁃ soups and pureed soups (I love them with cabbage, pumpkin, mushrooms, i love miso soup, or soups with legumes in it) —> they can be under 100/80 cals and still slap, honestly my salvation when I want to stay under a cal limit or I already reached it but still have to eat something
⁃ hummus of any kind (I recently added sweet potato to it and it blends magically and adds so much volume and flavour!!)
⁃ big salads —> just this, any type. I love a salad with roasted veggies in it or beets and balsamic vinegar
⁃ pan-roasted red cabbage with cannellini dressing —> an easy cannellini puree with some miso paste to blend or some tahini, on top of one or two slices of cabbage cooked in a pan with some oil and maple syrup/marinate sauce
⁃ salted udon/rice noodles with veggies and soy sauce
⁃ ikea vegetable balls (🤤) in marinara sauce
⁃ any vegan burger which is always under 300 cals + some grilled or raw veggies
⁃ tortilla wrap with grilled veggies, tofu, any sauce you like or hummus
⁃ tomato pasta —> simple, lazy, its ok
⁃ chickpea salad with cherry tomatoes, lattuce, pickled onions and pesto tofu dressing
⁃ tortilla-pizza —> under 150 cals and perfect when craving pizza
⁃ chickpea farinata —> again, lazy recipe, so good and rich in protein
⁃ literally anything with rice paper, its so versatile, i love spring rolls
⁃ lentil ragú
⁃ ratatouille
⁃ spelt/orzo with anything, fresh with veggies or cooked in a pureed soup, to make it like a risotto
What’s in their bag? -- Magic School Bus (aged up)
Arnold: A backup pair of glasses, a phone charger, a pack of tissues, a copy of the “National Geographic Pocket Guide to Rocks and Minerals”, a bottle of allergy medicine, a moleskin journal, a miniature watercolor of Phoebe sitting beside the lake (painted by Tim), a Tide stain pen, and his lucky jade rock.
Carlos: A book of dad jokes from the library, a soccer jersey that needs to be washed, a series of doodles done by Tim in AP Bio, a half-empty bottle of Gatorade, a months-old note from DA that he saved, a bag of Takis, and a Greendale Community College keychain.
Dorothy Ann: Approximately a dozen books, a Ravenclaw scarf, her color-coded weekly planner, a set of ballpoint pens, Doublemint gum, a thermos of black coffee, a key to the school’s chemistry lab, the solar system bracelet that Carlos gave her for their anniversary, and her library card.
Keesha: Warm vanilla sugar body spray, one scrunchie for every color of the rainbow, several copies of the Walkerville High Gazette to hand out, an annotated copy of “Hood Feminism”, her favorite ball-point pen, a photo strip that features the gang all trying squeeze into one photo booth at the mall, a flip-up notebook (in case she gets an idea for a newspaper article), a few loose pairs of brightly-colored plastic earrings, and a bag of granola clusters.
Phoebe: Animal shelter flyers, a bag of treats for her dog, a polaroid taken on her first date with Arnold, homemade vegan protein bars, a “Save The Bees” pin that was a gift from Tim’s grandpa, a pretty leaf she found on a walk, a skein of magenta yarn (to make into a pair of gloves for Keesha), her AP Environmental science textbook, citrus tea bags, and a backup pair of knee-high socks.
Ralphie: A football, a bag of Mallowblasters, a few baseball cards, a beat-up old copy of “The Fellowship of the Ring”, a History essay that was due last week, a stick of Old Spice deodorant, a few loose D20s, a crocheted hackysack (a gift from Phoebe), and a lightsaber keychain.
Tim: His sketchbook, a set of colored pencils, a half-complete issue of The Adventures of Weatherman, a thrifted Walkman cassette player with “Space Oddity” by David Bowie, a Black Lives Matter patch that he needs to ask Phoebe to stitch to his jean jacket, a Polaroid camera, notes for the next DND session, and a boba tea rewards card.
Wanda: A pocket knife, a box of skull-patterned band-aids, a roll of grip tape, a mixtape of 2000s pop-punk from Tim, a lighter (just for fun), bright red lipstick, several broken eyeliner pencils, a stabby cat keychain, an old ripped pair of fishnets, a plastic spider to prank Carlos with, and a water bottle full of Monster Energy drink.
Moody, quiet and reserved on the outside - a beautiful complex puzzle of emotions on the inside; Mikasa Ackerman is one of the most loving, loyal people on the planet. If you land her affections, you’re one hell of a lucky person.
Mikasa in an AU is most certainly a vegetarian or vegan, she’s far too aware or “woke” as the kids like to say these days, of her surroundings and loves nothing more than to silently protest against animal cruelty and other ethical concerns.
Random headcannon here, but whether it’s her superior Ackerman genes or whatever, Mikasa has the softest skin you’ll ever have the honour of touching. Seriously, it’s like satin silk and cotton. Also her hair health is out of this world.
Ideal Dates
Mikasa is pretty reserved, so somewhere quiet would be her ideal location for getting to know you better. Not the movies, or a crowded restaurant, but somewhere with low volume where you can talk easily.
Getting close to Mikasa is only for the patient. And not the; “I’ll be patient until I’ve had enough” type. It takes months for her to open up her emotions, never mind her body.
So if you have the energy, tenderness and open mindedness then you deserve her undying love, because believe me it is undying. Easy come, easy go. Mikasa is the epitome of extreme solid relationship foundations.
When she can relax around you more you’ll see more and more of that gorgeous, yet rare, smile. But the closer you get, the more it appears. A picnic in the park with her in a beautiful sundress would be the scenery where she realises, maybe you’re not just going to up and leave like everyone else seems to do.
Sharing ice-cream, milkshakes and fries are a common occurrence, so don’t be one of those douches who refuse to share food. It’s adorable when she boops your nose with an ice-cream finger, so just deal with it.
Modern AU
Mikasa is an active person, so she would be into sports such as soccer, basket ball or whatever activities are going on around her area. She has a liking for tennis as she gets to eat strawberries after, as in the English Wimbledon trope.
Mikasa also takes martial arts lessons with Annie, they bonded pretty well over it in an AU. We still never see who is better than who though, unfortunately. Connie has a theory that if they ever clashed fists, the universe would unfold in itself and reality would dissolve.
Since I mentioned earlier that she is most probably a veggie, Mikasa relies on power packed protein bars and shakes for her energy in her active life. She is one of those who wakes up at 5am for a morning jog too. It helps bring her clarity and it supports her mental well-being.
She has social media but rarely posts anything. She lurks sometimes but the apps aren’t opened often.
Mikasa can get jealous but it’s only before she’s not feeling stable in where you two lie. If you’re just starting to see each other, she can turn into the green-eyed monster pretty easily. But once you’re going steady, since she wouldn’t ever share herself with someone who 110% deserves her, she would have total trust in you. But that doesn’t mean she still doesn’t get annoyed if someone tried it on with you.
Uses milk soap. If she’s vegan and not just vegetarian, she uses this man-made honey scrub. Both smell so good.
Has a soft spot for kids, so you’ll likely see her volunteering for a children’s charity or taking baby sitting jobs.
NSFW
Oh boy.
Okay so, with all that waiting and the sheer amount of emotion that now pours from you both for the other, the first time is so mind-blowingly explosive, it won’t last two minutes.
She’ll cum pretty much from you playing with her breasts. Mikasa’s erogenous zone are these gorgeous, soft breasts. After so much kissing and hand-roaming after wanting you for all this time, her panties are soaked through. Her face will blush and she’ll squirm under your mercy, pleading for you not to stop as she sobs your name and clings onto you for dear life. You and you alone make her feel this good as no one ever has before. You have much exploring to do.
Tight. Oh, so beautifully tight.
Light pink, neat and just perfect. Tastes sweet too.
Amazing stamina, can ride you for hours. One of her favourite things to do is slowly ride you into the night as you softly play with her breasts. She’s been needing you all day and now she finally has you.
Your name frequently leaves her lips in moaned whispers, her eyes begging for you to somehow hold her even closer.
Intimacy girl. She likes sex best in private, cosy places.
Loves to please you. She’ll perform oral sex on you as much as you’d like. You deserve it, after all. You waited about a year for her to open her legs.
Kinks
I would say Mikasa is sort of vanilla when it comes to sex but certainly not in a boring or negative way. She adores slow, passionate love-making with you, being raw and vulnerable with the person she loves.
Service / praise kink.
Make her feel cherished, loved and adored and she'll have you in her heart forever. Compliment her, shower her with affection and she'll more than want you in-between her most intimate area.
She can praise you too, but she's just shy with it and its difficult for her to find the words she needs; just be patient, she'll get there.
Anything to do with her breasts. She's recently discovered (with you) that she can orgasm from breast play alone, so anything to do with those is a yes.
Cockwarming.
Pushing yourself deep within her and praise her lovingly will result in her cuming even without you having to move.
Aftercare
Mikasa is one of the most caring people you’ll ever meet. She loves being held close after sex, falling asleep as you whisper how much you love her and how you’d do anything to protect her.
If you gave her an amazing smashing, once she’s back down to earth she’ll massage your sore muscles, which usually only ends up in her somehow sitting on your cock/strap again.
Mikasa is a feeder. She will never see you go hungry. Food after sex for her King/Queen is a must.
1 cup almonds
1 cup pistachios
1 cup cashews
1 cup dried blueberries
1/2 cup hemp seeds
1 tbsp vegan vanilla protein powder (optional)
1 tbsp butterfly pea flower powder (optional)
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cardamom
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/2 cup coconut butter, softened
1/2 cup blueberry jam
2 tbsp butter-flavoured coconut oil, melted
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 tsp pure lemon extract
1/2 cup coconut flakes
1/4 tsp butterfly pea flower powder (optional)
Place the; almonds, pistachios, cashews, dried blueberries, hemp seeds, protein powder, butterfly pea flower powder, cinnamon, cardamom, and sea salt in a food processor. Process until crumbly and well-combined.
Add the; softened coconut butter, blueberry jam, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and lemon extract. Process again until you have a well-combined sticky mass. Transfer batter to fridge for at least an hour.
In a small bowl, combine the coconut flakes with 1/4 tsp butterfly pea flower powder.
With clean damp hands, roll batter into walnut-sized balls. Roll each ball in coconut.
@thatprotein somedays we like a little bit of orange with our chocolate and some days we like a little bit of mint. Today we went all out and just had both...what is your favourite? Orange or Mint? 🤩
Nutrition Basics for a Healthy Lifestyle: What You Need to Know
Introduction:
Nutrition is the cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle. The food you eat not only fuels your body but also impacts your overall well-being. Understanding the basics of nutrition can help you make informed choices about what to eat, leading to improved health and vitality.
Balanced Diet: A balanced diet includes a variety of foods from all food groups: fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy (or dairy alternatives). Each group provides essential nutrients your body needs to function properly.
Fruits and Vegetables: Aim to fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables at each meal. These foods are rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants, which support immune function and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
Grains: Choose whole grains like brown rice, quinoa, oats, and whole wheat bread over refined grains. Whole grains are higher in fiber and nutrients, promoting better digestion and long-term health.
Protein Foods: Include a variety of protein sources in your diet, such as lean meats, poultry, fish, eggs, beans, lentils, tofu, and nuts. Protein is essential for building and repairing tissues, as well as for producing hormones and enzymes.
Dairy (or Alternatives): Dairy products like milk, yogurt, and cheese provide calcium, vitamin D, and protein. If you're lactose intolerant or follow a vegan diet, opt for fortified plant-based alternatives like almond milk, soy yogurt, or tofu.
Portion Control: Paying attention to portion sizes is crucial for maintaining a healthy weight and preventing overeating. Use visual cues like your hand or everyday objects to estimate portion sizes:
A serving of meat or fish should be about the size of your palm.
A serving of grains or starchy foods should be about the size of your fist.
A serving of fruits or vegetables should be about the size of a tennis ball.
A serving of fats or oils should be about the size of your thumb.
Hydration: Staying hydrated is essential for overall health and well-being. Aim to drink plenty of water throughout the day, and limit sugary drinks like soda and fruit juices. Herbal teas and infused water can add variety to your hydration routine.
Limit Added Sugars and Processed Foods: Excess sugar consumption is linked to various health issues, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. Limit foods and beverages high in added sugars, such as candy, soda, pastries, and sugary cereals. Instead, satisfy your sweet tooth with naturally sweet foods like fruits.Additionally, minimize your intake of processed and ultra-processed foods, which often contain unhealthy fats, excessive sodium, and additives. Opt for whole, minimally processed foods whenever possible.
Listen to Your Body: Pay attention to hunger and fullness cues, and eat mindfully. Slow down and savor each bite, and stop eating when you feel satisfied, not stuffed. Eating when you're hungry and stopping when you're full can help maintain a healthy weight and prevent overeating.
Conclusion:
By following these nutrition basics, you can support your overall health and well-being, boost energy levels, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Remember, small changes can lead to big improvements in your health over time. Start with simple adjustments to your diet and build on them gradually for long-term success.
Moody, quiet and reserved on the outside - a beautiful complex puzzle of emotions on the inside; Mikasa Ackerman is one of the most loving, loyal people on the planet. If you land her affections, you're one hell of a lucky person.
Mikasa in an AU is most certainly a vegetarian or vegan, she's far too aware or "woke" as the kids like to say these days, of her surroundings and loves nothing more than to silently protest against animal cruelty and other ethical concerns.
Random headcannon here, but whether it's her superior Ackerman genes or whatever, Mikasa has the softest skin you'll ever have the honour of touching. Seriously, it's like satin silk and cotton. Also her hair health is out of this world.
Ideal Dates
Mikasa is pretty reserved, so somewhere quiet would be her ideal location for getting to know you better. Not the movies, or a crowded restaurant, but somewhere with low volume where you can talk easily.
Getting close to Mikasa is only for the patient. And not the; "I'll be patient until I've had enough" type. It takes months for her to open up her emotions, never mind her body.
So if you have the energy, tenderness and open mindedness then you deserve her undying love, because believe me it is undying. Easy come, easy go. Mikasa is the epitome of extreme solid relationship foundations.
When she can relax around you more you'll see more and more of that gorgeous, yet rare, smile. But the closer you get, the more it appears. A picnic in the park with her in a beautiful sundress would be the scenery where she realises, maybe you're not just going to up and leave like everyone else seems to do.
Sharing ice-cream, milkshakes and fries are a common occurrence, so don't be one of those douches who refuse to share food. It's adorable when she boops your nose with an ice-cream finger, so just deal with it.
Modern AU
Mikasa is an active person, so she would be into sports such as soccer, basket ball or whatever activities are going on around her area. She has a liking for tennis as she gets to eat strawberries after, as in the English Wimbledon trope.
Mikasa also takes martial arts lessons with Annie, they bonded pretty well over it in an AU. We still never see who is better than who though, unfortunately. Connie has a theory that if they ever clashed fists, the universe would unfold in itself and reality would dissolve.
Since I mentioned earlier that she is most probably a veggie, Mikasa relies on power packed protein bars and shakes for her energy in her active life. She is one of those who wakes up at 5am for a morning jog too. It helps bring her clarity and it supports her mental well-being.
She has social media but rarely posts anything. She lurks sometimes but the apps aren't opened often.
Mikasa can get jealous but it's only before she's not feeling stable in where you two lie. If you're just starting to see each other, she can turn into the green-eyed monster pretty easily. But once you're going steady, since she wouldn't ever share herself with someone who 110% deserves her, she would have total trust in you. But that doesn't mean she still doesn't get annoyed if someone tried it on with you.
Uses milk soap. If she's vegan and not just vegetarian, she uses this man-made honey scrub. Both smell so good.
Has a soft spot for kids, so you'll likely see her volunteering for a children's charity or taking baby sitting jobs.
NSFW
Oh boyyyyyyyy.
Okay so, with all that waiting and the sheer amount of emotion that now pours from you both for the other, the first time is so mind-blowingly explosive, it won't last two minutes.
She'll cum pretty much from you playing with her breasts. Mikasa's erogenous zone are these gorgeous, soft titties. After so much kissing and hand-roaming after wanting you for all this time, her panties are soaked through. Her face will blush and she'll squirm under your mercy, pleading for you not to stop as she sobs your name and clings onto you for dear life. You and you alone make her feel this good as no one ever has before. You have much exploring to do.
Tight. Oh, so beautifully tight.
Light pink, neat and just perfect. Tastes sweet too.
Amazing stamina, can ride you for hours. One of her favourite things to do is slowly ride you into the night as you softly play with her breasts. She's been needing you all day and now she finally has you.
Your name frequently leaves her lips in moaned whispers, her eyes begging for you to somehow hold her even closer.
Intimacy girl. She likes sex best in private, cosy places.
Loves to please you. She'll perform oral sex on you as much as you'd like. You deserve it, after all. You waited about a year for her to open her legs.
Aftercare
Mikasa is one of the most caring people you'll ever meet. She loves being held close after sex, falling asleep as you whisper how much you love her and how you'd do anything to protect her.
If you gave her an amazing smashing, once she's back down to earth she'll massage your sore muscles, which usually only ends up in her somehow sitting on your cock/strap again.
Mikasa is a feeder. She will never see you go hungry. Food after sex for her King/Queen is a must.
I need some healthy snack ideas if you don't mind.
Mhmm, a really good one is roasting your own nuts! I've done it with cashews and almonds but lately I've been into pecans - soaking them in a bowl with water and salt for several hours, up to 12 hours, then leaving them in the oven at 150 or as low as yours will go for at least 8 hours. Or you can just buy nuts "raw" or "dry-roasted" and add your own salt and/or olive oil whenever you can't roast them yourself.
I also really like MASA chips - they're fried in tallow. Whenever I let someone try them they like them! They're a bit of a pain because they're rare in stores, you have to order them, and they're not cheap, but I find it worth it to subscribe.
Another chip brand that you're more likely to find in stores is Siete, and I like to get their avocado oil-fried blue chips.
For crackers, I'm starting to exclusively use Rustic Bakery sourdough olive oil crackers, they're delicious and extremely simple, lacking a lot of the ingredients that make most crackers (such an innocuous-sounding snack, we've been so deceived!) really unhealthy. Stonewall Kitchen also has some crackers that are seed oil-free.
I also like to try protein balls whenever I see them at a coffee shop, everyone seems to have their own recipe, they're a good satisfying snack. I've been trying to copy them on my own but (to me at least) they're more challenging than they look. Lately, I've been making muffins using bananas, apple cider, whole organic spelt flour, copious amounts of cinnamon (and the standard egg, baking soda, baking powder, salt, vanilla extract, butter) and getting very positive responses! I've also been making gluten-free, incidentally vegan cookies with pure peanut butter, coconut oil, and oatmeal.