Nut Milk Pulp Cookies

I love how these cookies took on a blue-tint because of the black sesame seeds. They make it more fun to eat! Honestly, I was doubting that a cookie made with pulp could be delicious — but these are one of my favorites! When I was in the middle of making these I had some friends stopping by to grab something and I would usually send them home with some cookies, but since I didn’t think they were going to be good I didn't dare. WHELP, turned out to be a blessing for us. ha! DJ easily eats 5 cookies in a sitting, he was very happy he didn't have to share.

There are some great recipes and tips out there on the inter-webs for ways to store your pulp and use it later! I’m a newbie at this though, so that info for you I do not have right now in my brain haha. I am just stepping into the making-my-own-nut-milk game, so I’m sure as time goes on I’ll have some better tips for you! But for now, make this Pumpkin Black Sesame Milk — and after, make these cookies and some granola!

NUT MILK PULP COOKIES

• 1 cup nut milk pulp

• 1 cup Bobs Redmill Gluten Free All Purpose Flour (or regular all purpose flour)

• 3/4 cup sugar

• 3/4 cup vegan butter

• 2 T. almond butter

• 3 tsp. baking powder

• 1 tsp. salt

• 1 tsp. almond extract

• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

• Vegan chocolate chips to top

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare 2 baking sheets and line with parchment paper.

2. Cream together vegan butter and sugar in a stand mixer.

3. Once butter and sugar are creamed together, add all the ingredients except the chocolate chips, mix together until just combined.

4. Shape cookies by making 1 T. sized amount into a ball, place on prepared baking sheet and add a few chocolate chips to the top of each cookie. (My OCD kicked in and I did exactly 5 on each cookie…haha).

5. Place in oven for 15-20 minutes.

6. Remove from oven and let sit on baking sheet for 5 minutes. Remove from baking sheets and allow to completely cool on a wood cutting board.

Nut Milk Pulp Granola

Making homemade alternative milks may quickly becoming one of my favorite things. It’s SO much fun to see be a part of every step of the process! And might I say….pretty darn delicious! Also…I get why they call it MILK now. When you put it in the nut-milk bag it’s literally like you are milking a cow. Haha!

Earlier this week I made my first Pumpkin Black SesameSeed Nut Milk. It was amaaaazing and looked like chocolate milk! My husband and I sipped it on the front porch in the morning sun… dreamy.

When you make nut milks, don’t let the pulp go to waste! There are still some goooood things in there you’ll miss out on! We made a batch of homemade granola AND homemade cookies using the pulp! #winning

Everything I used to make this granola I had on hand, but if you have a different kinds of nuts or sweeteners, throw er’ in there too/instead!

Basically, homemade granola is the easiest thing on the planet. Don’t be skuuuurd! If you have some variety of nuts or some other spices you want to try…go ahead and spice it up! (See what I did there?)

NUT MILK PULP GRANOLA

• 2 cups nut milk pulp 

• 1 cup pumpkin seeds

• 2 cups oats 

• 2 tsp cinnamon 

• 1/3 cup melted coconut oil 

• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup

• About 1/3 cup chocolate chips 

1. Melt the coconut milk in a sauce pan over low heat. Remove from heat and let cool. Preheat oven to 325 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Mix all dry ingredients together in a bowl.

3. Pour the maple syrup into the cooled sauce pan. Pour wet ingredients over dry until it is all covered.

4. Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread out evenly.

5. Bake for 35-40 minute s, mixing half way.

6. Once cooled, add the chocolate chips and store in airtight container for 2 weeks.

Beef Broth

Homemade bone broth not only adds deep, rich flavor to your recipes, it also has amazing health benefits! I know making homemade beef broth can look intimidating. Like…er…..what am I supposed to do with these bones? Am I a caveman? Thankfully, no. Most likely you’re a very smart lady cookin’ up this goodness in your kitchen with a stove and electricity — huzzah!

What are some of the benefits of bone broth?

• Animal bones are rich in calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus and other trace minerals — these same minerals help our own bones!

• Helps the digestive system — super easy to digest and aids your body in digestion

• May help fight inflammation — the amino acids found in bone broth have strong anti-inflammatory properties

• Help improve joint health

• May help aid in weight loss

• Helps increase collagen productions (hair, skin and nail health)

There are a few different ways people make their own broth. This is the way I have found works for us. If you are local, get some bones at 3Be Meats — they have a lot of amazing things!!

First, we roast the bones for 30-ish minutes in the oven at 350 degrees until they are browned, this helps add more depth of flavor! While the bones are roasting, chop up and old or extra veggies you have (if veggies are getting old we will chop them up and put them in the freezer for making bone broth later!). We love garlic, ginger, celery, onions and carrots. Throw that all in a crock pot, add some salt and pepper. Once the bones are done roasting, add them to the crock pot and fill the crock pot with water. Let simmer for 6-24 hours. If you’re simmering for around 6, put that baby on high, if you are doing more than 6 hours, I would put it on low!

Once it’s simmered, strain it all out and put in mason jars for later use, or use right away! Make sure when you put it in mason jars, fill them 3/4 of the way so they don’t break the jar in the freezer.

Homemade Thieves Wipes!

Did I ever in my wildest dreams think I'd get this excited about making a cleaning wipe? Why no, no I didn't. 
But I also never thought we would get to the point where I would have to ask a friend to buy me toilet paper in a different town and do a happy dance when she brought it. Also actually Googled when Toilet Paper was invented because I had honestly never thought about what people did without it.
#whattheworld
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These little babies are SO easy to make and make your home smell amaaaazing! Plus, super cost effective #winning. 
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-Homemade Thieves Wipes-
-1/2 a paper towel roll (we used a bread knife and put the other half in the closet to use when these run out!)
+2 cups warm water
+2 capfuls Thieves Household Cleaner 
+If you'd like, add a few drops essential oil of your choice. I did Lemon + Purification.
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+Place 1/2 roll in an airtight container 
+Fill a cup with 2 cups warm water, add the Thieves + essential oil if using, stir with spoon
+slowly pour water mixture over paper towels 
+let sit for 10 minutes, remove inner cardboard
+Place airtight lid on and they're ready whenever you need them!
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I got this cute container at Target. It was about $17 which was a little spend for me...BUT we will be saving SO much money on wipes!