Mmmmm I don’t know about you but anything chocolate is my weakness. These brownie-inspired granola bars definitely hit the spot when I have chocolate cravings. Combine in a bowl and mix: 1/2 cup of mashed dates (Microwave with ~2 tbsp of water for 40 seconds to soften for easier mashing). 2 cups rolled oats 1/4Continue reading “Cocoa Almond Bars”
Category Archives: Sweet Treats
Caramel Pecan Raw Vegan Cheesecake
Happy Belated Birthday to my amazzzzzing mother!! We celebrated her 50th birthday with a Caramel Pecan Raw Vegan Cheesecake 🙂 … This was my first time making a raw cheesecake and it turned out soooo delicious and she loved it! Ingredients: Crust: 1 1/4 cup pecans, crushed 2/3 cup almond flour/meal 1 1/3 cup dates,Continue reading “Caramel Pecan Raw Vegan Cheesecake”
Chocolate Mint Froyo
I’ve been spending a bit too much of my time this summer at Yogen Fruz, Chil, Kiwi Kraze…..and every frozen yogurt place I can find. So I thought I should learn to make my own. In a Blender combine: 2 ripe bananas 1 tsp vanilla 4 minced mint leaves 2 tbsp cocoa powder 1 tbspContinue reading “Chocolate Mint Froyo”
Crunchy PB & C Bites
Ingredients: 1 cup almond meal 1/2 cup natural peanut butter 1 tbsp honey 1 tbsp coconut sugar Dark chocolate (>70% cocoa mass) Directions: 1. Blend together almond meal, peanut butter, honey and coconut sugar. 2. Put this crumb base into small cups. Bake at 350F for ~16 minutes (when browning). 3. While these are cooling,Continue reading “Crunchy PB & C Bites”
Dark Chocolate Quinoa Clusters
What you will need: 1 cup dark chocolate (70%), melted 2.5 cups puffed quinoa cereal 1/2 cup dried cranberries Directions: 1. Melt the dark chocolate and mix into bowl with puffed quinoa and cranberries 2. Ensure that all the quinoa and cranberries are coated- otherwise add more melted chocolate (Think like Rice Krispie Squares) 3.Continue reading “Dark Chocolate Quinoa Clusters”
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (GF, dairy-free, nut-free)
What you will need (makes 12 cookies): 1 cup dates – pitted, soaked, chopped 1 1/2 cup oats (I used Hilray gluten-free large flake oats) 1/3 cup egg whites 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tbsp coconut sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla 2 tbsp shredded coconut 1/4 cup raisins Directions: 1. Preheat oven toContinue reading “Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (GF, dairy-free, nut-free)”
Fruit Kabobs
Looking for a quick and easy treat to bring to a gathering? Today I threw together some delicious fruit kabobs for my family for Mother’s Day. I also added yogurt and chocolate covered pretzels to sweeten things up just a bit more 🙂 These kabobs are mess-free and make snacking easy at busy gatherings! IContinue reading “Fruit Kabobs”
Healthy Hello Dolly Squares
Combine in a mixing bowl: 1 1/2 cups almond meal/flour 1/4 cup vanilla yogurt (0% m.f.) 1/4 cup natural honey 1 tbsp chia seeds 1 tsp flax seeds 1 tbsp flax meal 1/2 cup crushed walnuts 3 tbsp of 70% cacao quinoa nibs (can be found at health food stores) 1/2 tsp baking soda AContinue reading “Healthy Hello Dolly Squares”
Chocolate Mug Cake
Looking for a little treat after dinner? This dessert is quick and easy for one. In a coffee mug combine: 1/4 cup almond meal 1-2 tbsp cocoa powder 2 tsp coconut sugar (or sweetener of your choice) 2 egg whites 1 1/2 tbsp milk 1/2 tsp baking powder Dark chocolate chips (70% cacao) Microwave forContinue reading “Chocolate Mug Cake”
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