No-Bake Chocolate Bliss Balls (Vegan)

November 17, 2013 by 8 Comments

No-Bake Chocolate Bliss Balls (Vegan)

Move over store bought treats, there is a new treat in town! These no-bake chocolate morsels are little pieces of heaven. My daughter said this morning, “Can I eat them for breakfast? These are perfect Mom!” Well, I’m not sure they are exactly breakfast food, but they will hit the spot just about anytime of the day that suits your preference 🙂

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No-Bake Chocolate Bliss Balls (Vegan)
Recipe type: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Paleo & Vegan
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Serves: 14
 
Ingredients
  • 1½ cups pecans, soaked in water for 8 hours
  • ⅓ cup cashew butter
  • 6 dates, soaked in water for 10 minutes
  • ¼ cup dairy-free chocolate chips
  • 1½ tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup coconut flakes (optional)
Instructions
  1. Discard the water from the pecans and dates and remove the pits from the dates. In a food processor with an S blade, add in the pecans, cashew butter, chocolate chips and vanilla extract. Process or pulse for 2 minutes. Add in the dates and pulse for another 2 minutes.
  2. Unplug and remove the container from the food processor. Roll the mix into 14 balls. Sprinkle coconut flakes on top of each ball. You can also add in some of the coconut flakes into the balls when you are mixing the other ingredients if you would like.
  3. Refrigerate balls to set. Store in the refrigerator.

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins (Grain & Dairy Free)

October 18, 2013 by 8 Comments

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins (Grain & Dairy Free)

Greetings Friends! I’m baccck! Or back in the kitchen I should say. It’s been a very busy Autumn around here. We’ve had four guests come to visit us in our new home, house projects to work on and my “baby” boy turned three. Sniffle…but oh so proud of him and my six year old that amaze me on a daily basis!

I’m so happy to be back creating recipes and having a spare minute to actually write down my recipe 🙂

A classic combination no doubt, but I can’t not share pumpkin and chocolate with you this time of year! We just love anything pumpkin and chocolate and these healthy Paleo muffins are delicious and perfectly moist inside. These muffins could easily be turned into cupcakes with homemade vanilla frosting on top too.

This was shared on Slightly Indulgent Tuesday, Fat Tuesday, Gluten-Free Tuesday, Traditional Tuesdays, Simple Meals Friday and Whole Foods Fridays.

 

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins (Grain & Dairy Free)
Recipe type: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Paleo
Prep time: 
Cook time: 
Total time: 
Serves: 12
 
Ingredients
  • 2½ cups blanched almond flour
  • ¾ cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup dairy-free chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup coconut sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. water
  • 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • ¼ tsp. sea salt
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease the muffin tins in a muffin pan with olive or coconut oil. Place all ingredients into a large mixing bowl and beat on medium speed for several minutes, scraping down sides with a spatula as needed.
  2. Pour the batter into the muffins tins, filling them ⅔ full. Bake for 30 minutes (check at 25 minutes if you live at a low altitude).

 

 

 

 

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Krazy Good Kale Chips!

August 28, 2013 by 4 Comments

 

Krazy Good Kale Chips!

It’s no secret we love kale chips around this neck of the woods. It’s my snack of choice, I just don’t usually have them on hand when I really want them. I never have any extra on hand because they are always gone at our house in minutes!

I am trying to make more meals and snacks in bulk these days to have food on hand for school lunches, afternoon snacks, nighttime munchies, you name it!

I’ve been playing around with the standard kale chip recipe and spicing it up over the past few months with different seasonings and toppings. The sauce on top of the kale is delicious and be warned you won’t be able to eat just one  or two “chips!” Good thing there’s nothing to worry about 🙂

This is linked to Whole Food Fridays, Real Food Wednesday, Cast Party Wednesday, Allergy-Free Wednesdays, Traditional Tuesdays, Gluten Free Tuesday, Slightly Indulgent Tuesday, Fat Tuesday, New Recipe Tuesday, Healthy Vegan Friday, Wellness Weekend, Unprocessed Fridays, Pennywise Platter, All Things Pretty, Thursday’s Treasures and Full Plate Thursday.

 

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Krazy Good Kale!
Recipe type: Snack, Side Dish
Cuisine: Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Paleo
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Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • 1 large bunch of kale, washed and stems removed
  • Spice Blend:
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1 Tbsp. nutritional yeast
  • ½ tsp. Herbamare (or sea salt)
  • 1 tsp. coconut sugar
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp. Cajun spice blend
  • ⅛ tsp. pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Wash and dry the kale and remove the stems. Tear the leaves into small pieces and set into a glass baking dish. Place all ingredients of the Spice Blend into a small bowl and mix together. Pour the spice/oil blend over the kale and mix together thoroughly. Bake for 15 minutes or until the edges are slightly brown and the kale crispy.

 

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Grain-Free Bagels (Dairy Free & Paleo)

August 13, 2013 by 57 Comments

Grain-Free Bagels (Dairy Free & Paleo) gluten free

I love a freshly toasted bagel with cream cheese. In college, I loved Einstein Bagels so much I would study over there enjoying my bagel and a hot drink on snowy days for hours.

But over the years, I learned a gluten-bagel and cream cheese just don’t love me back. And these days a traditional bagel is not even an option for my Celiac husband. Thank goodness for healthier, allergy-free alternatives!

The beginning of school is not months or weeks away, but days away now.  As my daughter approaches her first full day of school in 1st Grade, I want to make sure I am prepared ahead of time with lots of fulfilling and nourishing breakfast and lunch recipes.

These bagels are a new favorite at our house, toasted and topped with either grass-fed ghee, butter, eggs or jam. I plan to make a large batch a few times a month to have on hand for a great lunch sandwich base.

 

Grain-Free Bagels (Dairy Free & Paleo) gluten free

 

Feel free to top with chia, poppy and/or sunflower seeds for a tasty topping. I am going to try adding all three seeds with a little garlic and onion powder soon to see if I can re-create my beloved “Everything Bagel.”

What is your favorite comfort food?

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Grain-Free Bagels (Dairy Free & Paleo)
Recipe type: Breakfast, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: Dairy Free, Grain Free, Paleo
Prep time: 
Cook time: 
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Serves: 7-8
 
Ingredients
  • 2 cups blanched almond flour
  • 2 Tbsp. coconut flour
  • 4 eggs
  • ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup raw honey
  • 2 Tbsp. flax seed meal
  • 1 Tbsp. arrowroot
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a donut pan with butter or coconut oil.
  2. Place almond flour, coconut flour, flax meal, arrowroot, baking soda and salt into a food processor. Process for 1 minute. Next add in the eggs, raw honey and apple cider vinegar. Process for 2 minutes until mixture is completely blended.
  3. Using a ¼ cup measuring spoon, carefully place the batter into the donut slots. Bake for 25 minutes (check at 20 minutes if you live at a low elevation). Remove the bagels and let them cool for 20 minutes.
  4. Enjoy fresh or toasted. Store in the refrigerator.
  5. Makes 7-8 bagels.

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Cranberry Orange Bars (Grain Free, Dairy Free & Paleo)

July 28, 2013 by 17 Comments

 Cranberry Orange Bars (Grain Free, Dairy Free & Paleo)

 Whether you are looking for a morning breakfast bar for on-the-go or a tasty dessert, I’ve got you covered!

I’m a big fan of coconut flour and I realize that a lot of my grain-free recipes lately utilize both almond and coconut flour. Well I don’t want those of you with an almond allergy to miss out on some scrumptious grain-free treats! These bars are perfectly moist, filling and nutritious. They are great for breakfast,  a snack or packed into a lunch box. These bars are hearty and abundant in protein to keep you satisfied and fulfill any sugar or grain cravings you may have.

The combination of orange and cranberry will make your entire kitchen smell wonderful. Double win right?! Hope you get a chance to try these bars and put them in a lunch box or two sometime soon!

Cranberry Orange Bars (Grain Free, Dairy Free & Paleo)

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Cranberry Orange Bars (Grain Free, Dairy Free & Paleo)
Recipe type: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
Cuisine: Dairy Free, Grain Free, Paleo
Prep time: 
Cook time: 
Total time: 
Serves: 12
 
Ingredients
  • ¾ cup coconut flour
  • ⅔ cup almond milk (or milk of choice)
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 Tbsp. raw honey
  • ½ cup coconut oil, melted
  • ½ cup dried cranberries, unsweetened
  • 1 Tbsp. organic orange zest (or 5 drops Wild Orange essential oil)
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • ¼ tsp. sea salt
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease an 8 inch square baking dish.
  2. Place all ingredients into a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer for 3 minutes on medium speed. Scoop the batter into the greased baking dish, patting down the batter as needed. Bake for 30 minutes. When a knife inserted into the center of the bars comes out clean, the bars are done.
  3. *I recommend checking the bars at 20-25 minutes to see if they are done as I live at a high altitude.
  4. Makes 12 bars.
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