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Chocolate Coconut Energy Balls

Super easy, super healthy, super yummy - what more could one ask for?

 

Not only am I going to share my recipe, but I want to elaborate on why chocolate (the right kind) has SO many benefits!

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup raw almonds

  • pinch of salt

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1.5 cups Medjool dates

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1/4 cup cacao nibs

  • A bowl of shredded coconut to roll balls in

 

Instructions:

  1. Using a food processor, blend only the almond until they become a finer powder

  2. Add salt and vanilla, blend again

  3. Make sure your dates are pitted! I suggest cutting them in half before putting them in the processor

  4. Add the cocoa powder and cacao nibs, blend it all together

  5. Rolls into balls, cover in coconut, and enjoy!

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GF + DF Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cozy on up & indulge!

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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/4 cup GF all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 cup organic light brown sugar

  • 1/2 cup sucanat sugar

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

  • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil

  • 2 cups GF oats

  • 1 1/4 dairy free chocolate chips

 

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F

  2. In a large bowl, whisk together coconut oil, sugars, eggs, and vanilla

  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt

  4. Combine dry ingredients with wet, then add oats and chocolate chips

  5. Roll out balls onto baking sheet

  6. Bake for 6 minutes (or until golden brown on edges)

  7. Enjoy!

Almond Flour Banana Muffins

I have had many attempts at creating banana muffins, but this one may just be my favorite! Gluten free, dairy free, and even grain free without the crumble topping

 

Something I love about these muffins is that they are so moist and packed with flavor - and just the perfect amount of sweetness!

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Recipe:

  • 3 mashed bananas

  • 2 eggs

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar

  • 1/2 oat milk (or preferred non-dairy milk)

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 2 cups almond flour

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • 1/2 tsp baking powder

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • 1/2 cup gluten free oats

  • 1 tsp raw organic sugar

  • pinch of salt

  • 2 tbsp melted coconut oil

 

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F

  2. In a medium bowl, mix together dry ingredients

  3. Sift almond flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, salt

  4. In a large bowl, mix together wet ingredients

  5. Mash 3 ripe bananas, add milk, oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract

  6. Fold dry ingredients slowly into wet ingredients

  7. Grease muffins tins, fill about 2/3 the way with batter

  8. CRUMBLE TOPPING OPTIONAL

  9. In a small bowl, mix together oats, sugar, salt, and coconut oil - sprinkle on top of muffin batter in muffin tin

  10. Bake muffins for 12-15 minutes or until baked through (test with toothpick)

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3 Ingredient Banana Pancakes

Easy 3 ingredient banana pancake recipe! Gluten free, dairy free, and grain free. I love carbs like no one else, but it's important to find a balance that works best for you; for me, these fully satisfy that carb craving without any of the carbs!

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Ingredients:

  • 1 mooshed banana

  • one egg

  • a dash of pure vanilla extract

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Voila! That's it - easy peasy, and oh so delicious. My favorite toppings are blueberries, cinnamon, and good ol' VT maple syrup. Enjoy!

French Toast with a Twist

Anything that has to do with toast, I'm all in. Especially french toast. As much as I love maple syrup (I mean lick the plate until I get the last drop), I figured I'd mix it up! Love the combo of berries and nut butters? Then this is the french toast for you.

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Ingredients:

  • GF bread (I used Abigail's)

  • Milk of choice (I used hemp)

  • 1 egg

  • 1 tbsp coconut sugar

  • Dash of vanilla extract

  • Dash of nutmeg

  • Favorite nut butter (I used almond)

  • Blueberries

  • Ghee

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Instructions:

  1. Whisk together milk, egg, coconut sugar, vanilla, and nutmeg

  2. Soak bread and place in a pan at medium-low heat with ghee

  3. Cook both sides until golden brown

  4. In a separate pan, on a low heat, stir around blueberries with ghee until they begin to burst

  5. Top toast with nut butter, berries, and extra cinnamon 

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Apple Chai Spice Loaf

Hint: pan fry in vegan butter of choice and sprinkle cinnamon on top... DE-licious!

 

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce

  • 1/3 cup melted vegan butter (let cool a bit)

  • 2 eggs

  • 1/4 cup Tazo Chai

  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1/3 cup cane sugar

  • 1 1/2 cup GF all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 tsp baking powder

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

  • 1/4 tsp salt

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Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F

  2. Whisk together applesauce, sugar, vanilla, and chai

  3. Add in melted butter and eggs

  4. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt

  5. Grease baking pan with coconut oil, fill 3/4 the way

  6. Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon on loaf before putting on oven

  7. Bake for 45 min to 1 hour

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Brown Sugar Pumpkin Spice Loaf

The perfect balance of texture and flavor; tastes like autumn.

 

 

Ingredients:

  • 1 3/4 cups GF all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 cup organic cane sugar

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

  • 2 tsp pumpkin spice

  • 2 eggs

  • 3/4 can organic pumpkin puree

  • 1/2 cup melted vegan butter

  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

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Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F

  2. In one bowl, combine wet ingredients (cane sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, eggs, melted vegan butter, vanilla extract)

  3. In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients (flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin spice)

  4. Mix together dry and wet ingredients

  5. Spray 3 mini loaf pans with coconut oil

  6. Fill pans 3/4 way and sprinkle with brown sugar

  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes

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The Best Banana Bread Ever

Truly ain't nothing like it. The delicate balance of flavor and texture tickles the tastebuds with absolute joy.

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Ingredients:

  • 3 ripe bananas

  • 1/2 organic cane sugar

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar

  • 3 eggs

  • 1/4 cup melted vegan butter

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)

  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

  • 1 1/2 cups GF all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

  • 2 tbsp cinnamon

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Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F

  2. In one bowl, combine wet ingredients (cane sugar, brown sugar, mashed banana, eggs, melted vegan butter, vanilla extract)

  3. In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients (flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon)

  4. Mix together dry and wet ingredients

  5. Spray bread loaf pan with coconut oil

  6. Fill pans 3/4 way, add sliced banana to top of mixture, complete with sprinkled cinnamon & sugar

  7. Bake for 45 minutes, finish with broil at 500 F for 2 minutes

MINDFUL NOSH

Hailey Estes

Integrative Nutrition Health Coach

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