Almond Joy Protein Bars

I am always cycling on my current "fav" protein bar/treat. Dear night this hit the spot. You MUST make!

1 cup oats

3/4 cup almond butter (no sugar added)

1/2 cup chocolate protein mix (I like Shakeology vegan chocolate)

1 tbsp vanilla

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa

1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut separated into 1/4 cup

1/4 cup chia seeds

2 tbsp local honey

1/4 cup coconut milk (I prefer canned)

1/4 cup Mini dark chocolate chips (optional)

Mix everything (1/4 cup coconut) together. Line a 8 x 10 pan with plastic wrap and shape dough mixture into pan with hands. Top with remaining coconut. 

Enjoy!

 

Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies

Pumpkin and Snickerdoodle cookies. An amazing combo perfect for fall!!

1/2 heaping cup organic pumpkin purée

1/2 cup coconut oil

1 stick organic unsalted butter

1 free range egg

1 1/4 cup cane sugar

2 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp ginger

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

1/2 tsp Himalayan salt

For rolling:

3 tsp cane sugar

2 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp ginger

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1. Whip softened butter, oil, sugar, egg and vanilla. 

2. Add cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt and baking powder. Slowly add flour. 

3. Refrigerate batter till firm (about 1 hour). 

4. Scoop about a tbsp of batter into a ball and roll in sugar mix. 

5. Bake at 350 for about 10 minutes! 

Enjoy!!

 

Sprouted Oat Cashew and Dark Chocolate Cookies

1/2 cup softened organic unsalted butter or coconut oil 

1 free range egg

2 tsp pure vanilla extract

1 cup coconut sugar

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 cup cashew butter

1 cup sprouted flour

1 cup oats

1/3 cup dark chocolate chips

1. Whip butter/oil with egg, sugar and vanilla till fluffy. 

2. Add baking soda and cashew butter and blend well. 

3. Beat in flour slowly. 

4. Mix oats and chips in by hand. 

5. Dollop onto an un-greased baking sheet and bake for approx 8-10 minutes at 350. 

Makes about 3 dozen cookies. 

Chia Seed Pudding

Dessert or breakfast. Snacks or just because. It's delicious. And packed full of protein, fiber and omega 3. 

1 cup unsweetened (homemade if possible) almond or coconut milk

1/4 cup chia seeds

2 tbsp organic plain Greek yogurt

1-2 tbsp local honey 

1 tsp almond extract

2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut

Mix together and chill slightly before serving. The chia seeds with expand to form a pudding like texture. Serve with fresh berries, nuts, cacao nibs, coconut, etc. 

I usually double recipe.