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The Frugal Connection
United States
Приєднався 3 кві 2024
I'm Terri and welcome to my channel! The Frugal Connection is my little corner of the web where I share plant-based whole food recipes, as well as tips on how to make your dollars stretch while working on your health. While I do make different types of recipes, most of the recipes I share here will be plant-based. I have lost 72 lbs. eating a plant-based, whole foods diet and do not use sugar, oil or processed foods.
I am a published author, speaker and my husband and I are in full-time ministry in a church in Western New York. Living on a small income for most of our married life has helped me learn how to make my dollars stretch. Often people say that eating a plant-based diet is expensive and I want to show how easy and affordable it can be.
I am a published author, speaker and my husband and I are in full-time ministry in a church in Western New York. Living on a small income for most of our married life has helped me learn how to make my dollars stretch. Often people say that eating a plant-based diet is expensive and I want to show how easy and affordable it can be.
Chickpea Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
These cookies are delicious and will satisfy your sweet tooth even though they have no processed sugar in them.
You can find the recipe on my website: thefrugalconnection.com/frugal-connection-blog/f/chickpea-oatmeal-raisin-cookies
My cookbook, Simple and Nutritious can be found here: amzn.to/3AYYo4J
My website: thefrugalconnection.com
Facebook: terriatthefrugalconnection
My other website: encouragingdeeproots.com
#plantbasedcooking #plantbaseddesserts #plantbasedcookies #chickpeacookies #chickpearecipes #plantbasedwholefoods #plantbasedonabudget #plantbasedkitchen #plantbasedliving
You can find the recipe on my website: thefrugalconnection.com/frugal-connection-blog/f/chickpea-oatmeal-raisin-cookies
My cookbook, Simple and Nutritious can be found here: amzn.to/3AYYo4J
My website: thefrugalconnection.com
Facebook: terriatthefrugalconnection
My other website: encouragingdeeproots.com
#plantbasedcooking #plantbaseddesserts #plantbasedcookies #chickpeacookies #chickpearecipes #plantbasedwholefoods #plantbasedonabudget #plantbasedkitchen #plantbasedliving
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Creamy Cauliflower and Carrot Soup
Переглядів 16912 годин тому
It's soup weather and today I am making an oil-free creamy cauliflower and carrot soup. This would go great with some crusty bread or crackers. You can find the recipe on my blog at thefrugalconnection.com/frugal-connection-blog/f/creamy-cauliflower-and-carrot-soup My website is thefrugalconnection.com Facebook: terriatthefrugalconnection My new cookbook is Simple & Nutritious: 52 ...
When Life Gets in the Way of Filming
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It's been a busy, whirlwind 9 days so filming got put on hold so we could travel to celebrate our daughter's wedding. Here is a bit of an update and a new cooking video will be out in a few days. thefrugalconnection.com #plantbasedcooking #plantbasedkitchen #plantbasedwholefoods #plantbaseddiet
Plant-based Oil-free, Chickpea Salad
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I love this salad because it's so versatile! You can change up the beans, add a grain or use different vegetables. It's oil-free and yet, delicious! You can find the recipe on my blog: thefrugalconnection.com/frugal-connection-blog/f/heart-healthy-oil-free-chickpea-salad My new cookbook, Simple & Nutritious: amzn.to/3YPphSJ My website is thefrugalconnection.com My Facebook page: te...
Oil-free, Dairy-free Zucchini Muffins
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Today I use up some zucchini I have by making oil-free, dairy-free zucchini muffins. This recipe makes 24 muffins but you can cut it in half if you prefer. Muffins freeze well. You can find the recipe on my blog here: thefrugalconnection.com/frugal-connection-blog/f/oil-free-dairy-free-zucchini-muffins My new cookbook, Simple & Nutritious, can be found here: amzn.to/4dGh5IK My website: thefruga...
Middle Eastern Lentil & Quinoa Stuffed Zucchini
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I had an abundance of zucchini that I needed to use up so on today's video I make Middle Eastern lentil and quinoa stuffed zucchini. You can find the recipe on my blog by clicking here: thefrugalconnection.com/frugal-connection-blog/f/middle-eastern-lentil-quinoa-stuffed-zucchini My new cookbook, Simple & Nutritious: amzn.to/3WFfBaw My website is thefrugalconnection.com You can also find me on ...
Oil-free, Egg-free Zucchini Fritters
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Join me as I make oil-free, egg-free zucchini fritters. These are baked in the oven and do not contain oil or eggs. The recipe can be found on my blog here: thefrugalconnection.com/frugal-connection-blog/f/oil-free-egg-free-zucchini-fritters My new cookbook, Simple & Nutritious can be found here: amzn.to/4ckbVkd My website is thefrugalconnection.com My Facebook page: terriatthefrug...
Oil-free, Dairy-free, Gluten-free Banana Nut Muffins
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I make some banana nut muffins today which are oil-free, dairy-free, gluten free and processed sugar-free. These freeze well and are delicious for breakfast or for a snack. You can find the recipe here: thefrugalconnection.com/frugal-connection-blog/f/banana-nut-muffins My new cookbook, Simple & Nutritious, can be found on Amazon: amzn.to/3LL2aRv My website: thefrugalconnection.com My Facebook ...
Healthy Salad & Dressing
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On today's video I compare the type of salad you get in a restaurant and the typical salad I eat. I also make an Italian style oil-free dressing. My website: thefrugalconnection.com My new cookbook, Simple & Nutritious: amzn.to/4dcURhc Link to the salad dressing: thefrugalconnection.com/frugal-connection-blog/f/oil-free-italian-dressing Facebook: terriatthefrugalconnection/ #plantb...
Taking a Day to Recuperate
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I hope you all have a wonderful day! I'm taking a day to relax, reflect and recuperate after my daughter's bridal shower. Have a great day!
Plant-Based Chickpea Cookies
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I make plant-based chocolate chickpeas in today's video. I'm preparing for my daughter's bridal shower this weekend and wanted to have a plant-based snack on hand so I won't be tempted to eat some of the goodies I'm preparing for the shower. You can find the recipe on my blog: thefrugalconnection.com/frugal-connection-blog/f/plant-based-chickpea-cookies My new cookbook, Simple and Nutritious: a...
Two Simple Summer Salads with Basil
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In today's video I make two summer salads using basil. Pasta tomato and basil salad and pesto potato salad. Both salads are plant-based whole food recipes which use no oil or dairy. You can find the recipes on my blog: thefrugalconnection.com/frugal-connection-blog/f/two-simple-summer-salads-using-basil My website is thefrugalconnection.com My new book Simple & Nutritious:52 Plant-based, Whole ...
Beating the Heat with Two Easy Plant based Recipes
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It's a hot week here in Western New York and I'm hitting the kitchen early with two easy plant-based recipes - black bean burgers and chickpea salad. Both recipes can be found in my new cookbook, Simple & Nutritious: 52 Plant-based, Whole Foods Recipes. Eating this way has helped me lose 70 lbs. in the past year. My cookbook can be found on Amazon by using this link: amzn.to/3KOqWzw My website ...
Plant-Based Healthy Chunky Monkey Cookies
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Plant-Based Healthy Chunky Monkey Cookies
Plant based, Whole Food Cooking - Summer Rhubarb Cake
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Plant based, Whole Food Cooking - Summer Rhubarb Cake
Plant Based Besan Ladoo (Indian Dessert)
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Plant Based Besan Ladoo (Indian Dessert)
Homemade Oat Milk & Using Up the Scraps
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Homemade Oat Milk & Using Up the Scraps
Thank you! Definitely will give these a try. I agree with you, God does have a plan. I can’t extend my life, just want to be healthy! I struggle with diabetes so switched to eating this way for that very reason. I have also cut out salt to lower blood pressure. God Bless!
Good for you, Margret! It's a great step in the right direction!
Excited to try these! They look wonderful!
Thanks for sharing, chickpeas are always great to incorporate in sweet things as they are neutral tasting and nutritional so good for us. Have liked and shared. Have a great day 😊
Thank you!
This looks delicious ! Thank you and would love to see a video of what you eat in a day. Really love your channel. ❤
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We are OBSESSED with chickpea cookies! Can’t wait to try these too!! 😃
Chickpeas, oats potatoes as ingredients are very versatile, which is great because they are reasonably cheap...
Thank you for sharing, will try your recipe. 😊
An apple cake, breakfast bar with apples, black bean cookies, not too sweet, not with white sugar. Not only cookies also cupcakes, muffins
please eat plants
This is great go to recipe, healthy and economical 👍
Just made it. Delicious!!! My vegan son will love it!
So glad you liked it, Kate!
Praising God with you concerning the weather at your daughter’s wedding. Now you’re aware of how important plant-based eating is, it’s all good. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Darla!
Life’s Lessons! Very relatable. Get back on track and don’t beat yourself up. Thanks for the update.
Excellent advice! I believe your daughter's wedding is TODAY! I hope everything went well. You mentioned hiking in Alleghany ... I live in Rochester, so depending on where in Alleghany, we don't live that far from one another. I am currently baking my first batch of your chocolate cookies with the garbanzo beans and dates. 🤩 Love your shirt btw!
Thanks Deb! Yes, her wedding was yesterday and was absolutely perfect in so many ways. I'm exhausted though! lol We are about 2 1/2 hours from Rochester in Jamestown so not far at all!
@@frugalconnection The cookies turned out great btw! I'm making the sweet potato brownies next. So glad the wedding was a success!
Hi Terry Just wanted to let you know. I’m enjoying your UA-cam videos. I also purchased your cookbook. I have been on this journey for 8 months. Love the food loss 40 pounds feeling so good. I agree with you it’s not expensive to eat this way. Please keep doing your wonderful recipes. And Thanks so much for sharing your recipes and journey. God Bless Jeannie
Congratulations, Jeannie! Great job on the weight loss and thank you for your purchase!
Especially good for summer. Thanks for sharing 😊
It looks delicious!
Thanks Sally!
I made a huge bow of something very similar, last week. It keeps well, is very high in fiber and low cal. I used lemon juice, a little olive oil , Tabasco, salt and pepper. It's great to see you doing this! I love it! You look great!!!!
Thanks Maggie!
Congratulations on all your positive bloodwork numbers!
Congratulations on your 72 lbs lost, ! probably more by now 😊
Thank you!
Wife here. Thanks for recipe. Congrats on your weight loss. I also went down this path four years ago for health reasons and weight fell off nice bonus! Keep recipes coming. Wonder if I exclude banana would it still taste good not a big banana fan. What is the taste of the brownies? I mean do you taste banana and sweet potato? Thinking of giving them a go.
There is a slight banana taste, but mostly they are chocolatey like a regular brownie. I think you could swap out the banana for 1/2 cup of unsweetened applesauce. You need something to give it the correct texture and the applesauce wouldn't give you the banana taste.
Great video! I’m excited to try these.
Another great Zucchini recepies! Thanks a lot! I love vegan recepies that are low in fat and sugar. 🌞🙋
Your Zucchini boats make my mouth water; look so scrumptious! Thank you!! Yeah I’m one of those that has heard not to let foil touch food while baking. Too many acids especially in tomatoes react with the aluminum making the foods unhealthy to eat …from what I’ve read. 🌱🕊💚
I've heard that too. I do use foil when I need to, but try to make more of a tent with it so it's not directly touching the food.
Chickpea flour (besan) is a nice vegan protein rich binder as well! It makes nice vegan frittatas, Shan tofu, soup thickener.
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Have liked and shared to Pinterest. Thanks for sharing 😊
Thank you!
Hello, Terri! I just made these cookies tonight and they were delicious. Instead of using peanut butter, I substituted peanut powder and used the aquafaba from the chickpeas to mix the peanut powder to a peanut butter consistency. They were great! Thank you for this recipe.
That sounds great! Have you found a pb powder that doesn't have added sugar? I've been looking and can't find anything in our area.
@@frugalconnection PB 2 original has 2g of sugar and 1g of added sugar. I found the Great Value brand of powdered peanut butter from Wal Mart only has 1 g of sugar and 0 added sugars.
@@AMpressions8545 good to know. Thanks.
I make cookies with all the same ingredients except I replace the maple syrup with bananas or apples.
Thank you for the recipe!
great recipe! I can't wait to try.
Thank you, I really appreciated your words of advise. I am just starting out learning to eat a plant based whole food diet and your words really helped!
Looks gorgeous. It's fun to experiment and think outside the box and it's nice to watch that process unfolding.
New here. Great video. Thank you. These cookies look very tempting and I love your easygoing and down-to-earth demeanour.
Thanks! Hope you enjoy them!
@@frugalconnection Thank you. Looking forward to trying them out.
A friend of mine gave me 2 big Zucchini yesterday...so now I have a good idea how to cook it. Thank you for your healthy and delicious recepies! Greetings and best wishes from Germany ❤🌞🙋
Let me know how you end up liking it!
I made it with flaxseed-eggs like you suggested and it turned out very tasty. Have a nice day, best wishes, Susanne
@@susanneblakowski4060 good to hear! Thanks for letting me know. 🙂
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Did anyone try this? What is your experience?
There are a few comments in this video thread where people mentioned they tried them and liked them.
Glad to find your channel.
This recipe would make a great dessert hummus too. Like eating cookie dough.
Ty!
Delicious salad thank you I made it so good
So glad you liked it!
These are awesome
what are the exact measurements for the baking soda and powder?
The recipe is on my blog: thefrugalconnection.com/frugal-connection-blog/f/plant-based-chickpea-cookies
Found it. Thank you!
Good video, but what do you do with it?
Christina, I use it in a couple of my cookie recipes and I also used some in coconut-curry chickpeas the other night.
New subscriber. Looks delicious. Instead of peanut butter you can add PB fit peanut powder for lower calories.❤
I want to try the pb powder, but want to make sure it's a brand that doesn't have added sugar as many of them do.
Just found your channel 🤗 Im trying to add more vegetables. I have some health issues so I should go plant base, but it is a struggle. I love that you are telling us that it can be possible to do this on a budget. Do you take supplements? I’m going to enjoy watching and learning from you ❤Christy from Va
Hi Christy! I do take a Vitamin D and a B-Complex supplement. If you are going strictly plant-based then you definitely need B-12 so that's why I take the B-complex.
Air-frying is another way to reduce fat/oil consumption
That's a great way, especially if you like the crispier texture of food. Unfortunately, I do not have an air fryer.
One tip, add just a little Espresso powder to the recipe. Learned this trick from Cook’s Illustrated back when I was not whole food plant based. Anyway, maybe a teaspoon or less, gives it just a great depth of flavor! Love the recipe..
Good tip on using the measuring cup to pour. Also the bean tip. Have a good staycation!
Thank you!