July 25, 2008

Tofu Cookies

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

3/4 cup raisins, seedless

1/4 cup dates or prunes, chopped

1/2 cup nuts chopped

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup honey

1/2 pound tofu

1 egg

1/2 cup butter softened, or oil

1 teaspoon ginger

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. In a 2-quart bowl, mix flour, raisins, dates, nuts and baking soda together.

2. Blend the remaining ingredients in a blender or food processor.

3. Mix wet and dry ingredients together.

4. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto oiled cookie sheet.

5. Bake at 350~ for 10-15 minutes. These cookies can be made ahead of time and frozen, or, kept in a tin container for a few days.

Preparation time takes about 5 to 10 minutes. Cooking takes about 15 minutes. So if you’re up for some client and employee gifts that need not much time in preparation this recipe is best for you. Or it could even become some sort of a company branded gift. Aside from the fact that this tofu cookie recipe will not cost you much, it is proven to be beneficial especially for the long hours of work employees spend in a day. You sure would have lesser time to think of what to eat. Why not reward them with a pack of cookies which are really tasty and healthy at the same time. You do not even have to worry about ruining your diet plan! It doesn’t have to be declared the ‘Year of Cookies’ but hey, anyone who would receive some tofu cookies would surely love it. Happy tofu cookie day!

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January 7, 2008

Breakfast Cereal-Banana Dessert

~With a glass of milk and sugar, you’re all set for a meal.~

1 cup breakfast cereal

1 banana, sliced

6 ounces (150g) tofu, well drained

½ cup raisins (optional)

milk and sugar

Instructions:

1. Cut tofu into ¼-inch cubes. Pour breakfast cereals in individual bowl.

2. Arrange sliced banana and tofu over breakfast cereal. Sprinkle with raisins if desired. Best served with milk and sugar.

There are many combined factors in a person’s life that equate to good health. Exercise, proper eating habits, and positive mental health all benefit one’s body and mind… After writing all these posts I feel like I need to unwind myself and try some yoga poses for men to increase self awareness, promote a sense of peace, and increase my body’s strength and endurance.. =)

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