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5- Ingredient Pretzel Peanut Butter Bark {Vegan + Gluten-free option}

December 26, 2018 by Bethany And Rachel 2 Comments

Only 5 ingredients are needed to create this tasty, decadent Pretzel Peanut Butter Candy Bark! Vegan-friendly, dairy-free with a gluten-free option!

Only 5 ingredients are needed to create this tasty, decadent Peanut Butter Pretzel Candy Bark! Vegan-friendly, dairy-free with a gluten-free option!

Now that its after Christmas, I’m sure you’re sick of sweets. The last thing you want to look at is another dessert-style recipe. I get it.

But you have to know that this bark recipe is something different than your average dessert/chocolate recipe. I know you probably still have some celebrating to do for New Year’s, and this bark is just what you need.

It’s sweet with a little bit of saltiness. Also known as perfection.

Plus, you only need 5 ingredients and about 5 minutes to make this recipe. I repeat, 5 INGREDIENTS + 5 MINUTES!

5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Pretzel Coconut Oil Bark Recipe

Ingredients

1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
1/4 cup smooth natural peanut butter
2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
pretzels (can be gluten-free)
melted dark chocolate

Instructions

Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
Mix together coconut oil, peanut butter and maple syrup in a bowl. Pour on top baking pan (make sure its in an even layer).
Add on pretzels. Drizzle on dark chocolate.
Place in fridge or freezer until firm. Break into pieces.
Store in an air-tight container in the fridge.
Enjoy!

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Raw Vegan Chocolate Gingerbread Cheesecake (Paleo & Gluten-Free!)

December 5, 2017 by Bethany And Rachel 8 Comments

Vegan Chocolate Gingerbread Cheesecake is completely raw, made with just a few ingredients and is one delicious holiday dessert! Also paleo and gluten-free!

This post is sponsored by Simply Organic, as always, opinions stated are my own. #cookforachange

Now that Christmas and New Years is around the corner, I’m craving ALL the cookies, cakes, pies, etc . I love celebrating the birth of Jesus and the start of the new year with lots of tasty goodies and treats. There is nothing that says “I love you” more than intricately homemade desserts

One of Rachel and I’s new favorite things to do during Christmas and New Years is to host a dessert party with friends and family. It’s like a regular party, but only better because DESSERT! Having a dessert party is awesome because you get to try so many desserts that you’ve never tried before and you get to feed your sweet tooth all in one 🙂

So for this year’s dessert party, we created one delicious cheesecake, Raw Vegan Chocolate Gingerbread Cheesecake to be exact! Everyone (including Rachel and I!) are pretty obsessed with gingerbread everything this time of year. We have finally mastered the gingerbread flavor! The key to getting a true gingerbread flavor comes from two essential things- molasses and spices. Now, the molasses is self-explanatory, but the spice combination must be on-point to achieve the gingerbread taste. The best way to ensure that your spice combo will have the true gingerbread flavor? High-quality spices like Simply Organic. I could tell the immediate difference right away when using Simply Organic spices in place of generic brand spices! No surprise there considering Simply Organic spices are, you guessed it, organic, ethically and sustainably produced. Simply Organic is also running an awesome challenge called Cook For A Change that will donate one meal to the Ceres Community Project Healing Meals Program for every use of #cookforachange on social media! Cook For A Change is something we love standing behind because our love for cooking has changed our lives! What a blessing it is to give back through our favorite hobby 🙂

Now for the ingredients that make up this delicious Gingerbread Cheesecake!

Coconut Flour

Cocoa powder

Coconut oil

Maple syrup

Vanilla extract

Cashews

Molasses

Homemade spice blend

Chocolate chips

You and your family will go crazy over this delicious Chocolate Gingerbread Cheesecake, whether you have a dessert party or give it as a gift, it will certainly be enjoyed! You would never guess that it’s completely made from raw ingredients, vegan and paleo friendly! Enjoy!

Raw Vegan Chocolate Gingerbread Cheesecake

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Prep Time 1

Servings 9 bars

Ingredients

CRUST
1 cup coconut flour
1/4 cup dark cocoa powder
1/2 cup coconut oil melted
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
FILLING
2.5 cup cashews soaked in water overnight then drained
1/3 cup coconut oil melted
1/4 cup molasses
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp cardamom
1/4 tsp.allspice
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 cup mini dark chocolate chips

Instructions

Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
Combine all ingredients for crust in a bowl. Press evenly into bottom of pan and set aside while making the filling.
Add cashews in food processor/blender and process until creamy. Add in , melted coconut oil, molasses, vanilla , and all spices and combine well.
Take filling out of food processor and pread filling evenly on crust and place in freezer for at least an hour
Slice into 9 bars. Drizzle dark chocolate on top, if desired.
Enjoy!
*Crust based off of A Saucy Kitchen

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Chocolate Chip Banana Protein Snack Cake (Paleo, Vegan + Gluten-Free!) + GIVEAWAY!

November 9, 2017 by Bethany And Rachel 9 Comments

Banana Protein Snack Cake is a delicious and healthy treat that is made with only 5 ingredients! Paleo, vegan and gluten-free friendly!

*pictures updated 8/16/2018*

Okay I have a confession to make, I really don’t like bananas! Well, I don’t like to eat them by themselves but I LOVE to eat them in baked goods and smoothies. So basically they are my least favorite fruit by themselves but they are my favorite fruit to make recipes with.

You guys probably already knew that we love banana baked goods just from looking at our recipes such as this banana bread, breakfast pizza, muffin tops, etc.They add the perfect natural sweetness and delicious gooey texture to baked goods that we all swoon over. That’s why I added them in this delicious, easy, and nutritious protein snack cake.

You guys probably also know that we love Rootz Nutrition Protein Superfood Powder since we’ve already created two awesome recipes with it! It’s the perfect flavorful addition to this snack cake. Not only is it delicious in smoothies and great for baking, it is also is made with only natural ingredients, packed with nutrients and contains egg white protein, hemp protein, and sacha inchi protein, combined with a blend of all natural superfoods.

I’m super stoked to share this recipe with y’all today and believe that you guys will love this 5 ingredient banana chocolate chip protein snack cake! Simply made with:

Almond flour

Banana

Rootz Banana Nut Protein Superfood (Use code Athleticavocado for a discount!)

Baking Powder

Chocolate Chips

This Protein snack cake is so delicious and easy to make with only 5 real food ingredients! Gluten-free, grain-free and paleo!

Banana Chocolate Chip Protein Snack Cake

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Ingredients

1 cup almond flour
1 cup Rootz protein powder feel free to sub in another protein powder!
1 tsp baking powder
2 ripe bananas mashed
1/3-1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 and line an 8X8 pan with parchment paper.
Mix almond flour, protein powder and baking powder in a large bowl.
Add in mashed banana and combine well.
Add chocolate chips and stir.
Add batter to pan and bake for 12-15 minutes.

ENTER GIVEAWAY HERE!

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Flourless Sweet Potato Blueberry Muffins (Paleo, Vegan + Gluten-Free!)

August 25, 2017 by Bethany And Rachel 29 Comments

Flourless Sweet Potato Blueberry muffins are a healthy and delicious breakfast or snack made with 5 ingredients! Paleo, vegan and gluten-free!

I realized that I literally never make muffins.

When I bake, 90% of the time its in bar form just because the texture. But don’t get me wrong, I lurveee a good muffin! I love them as a snack topped with all the nut butter or crumbled in a yogurt bowl. That being said, today’s muffins are oh so good and stupidly simple!

Have you ever made a flourless muffin? If you haven’t, they are like magic! I tend to make lots of flourless bars but never muffins but I’m super glad I made these babies. I adapted the recipe from My Whole Food Life’s Chocolate Banana Flourless Muffins and they turned out amazing! These muffins are are so easy and are made from:

Almond butter

Sweet potatoes

Protein powder

Maple syrup

Blueberries

That’s it! Only 5 real food ingredients needed to make these delightful Sweet Potato Blueberry Muffins! They are so delicious, packed with protein and healthy fats, and are the perfect on-the-go breakfast or snack. Also paleo, vegan and gluten-free! You and your family will love these 🙂

Flourless Blueberry Sweet Potato Muffins

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings 9 muffins

Ingredients

1 cup almond butter
2 small sweet potatoes cooked with skins removed
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
2 tbsp maple syrup
blueberries

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 and line a muffin pan with silicon baking cups.
Puree sweet potatoes in food processor.
Add in almond butter and combine.
Add in protein powder and maple syrup, combine.
Add batter to a bowl and mix in blueberries.
Divide batter among 9 baking cups and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until done.

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Paleo Lemon Berry Coffee Cake

May 4, 2017 by Rachel 12 Comments

Light & fluffy Paleo Lemon Berry Coffee Cake is studded with juicy berries and topped with an almond-coconut streusel! It’s the perfect healthy breakfast! Also Gluten-free, grain-free and dairy-free!

It’s been a longggggg time since I’ve used coconut flour.

It’s my favorite flour, when used in the correct proportions. Too often I hear horror stories about coconut flour which end up in people telling me that they hate using it. I get it, it’s complicated to work with and can never be subbed 1:1 with any flour. I repeat, please don’t ever sub coconut flour 1:1 with any flour! Trust me, I’ve been there multiple times, but you don’t have to be afraid, when all else fails, just follow a recipe that uses coconut flour, problem solved!

Coconut flour done right yields the most fluffayyyyyy, moist and delicious baked goods ever! My absolute favorite way to bake coconut flour is in the form of cake, specifically cawffeeeee cake. I like coffee cake better than regular cake because I prefer crunchy toppings>frosting.

Now this Lemon Berry Coffee Cake is probably one of my favorite cakes I’ve ever made. The texture is spot-on AKA light and fluffy with a delicious fresh lemony flavor and juicy berries. It’s soooooooo easy to make, don’t let coconut flour intimidate you or you’ll be missing out big time.

Just a few ingredients are needed to make this fluffy goodness:

Coconut flour

Baking soda

Eggs

Maple syrup

Lemon juice + zest

Almond milk

Strawberries/berries

Paleo Lemon Berry Coffee Cake

This coffee cake is so easy to make and filled with fresh lemon and studded with juicy berries! Coconut flour makes this cake so light, moist and fluffy. It’s topped with a crunchy sliced almond and coconut topping instead of a traditional crumb topping. Also gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free and paleo!

Paleo Lemon Berry Coffee Cake

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings 9 slices

Ingredients

1/2 cup + 2 tbsp coconut flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
3 eggs beaten (can sub in 3 flax/chia eggs)
2-3 tbsp maple syrup
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp fresh lemon zest
1/2 cup fresh strawberries chopped
Topping
1/4 unsweetened coconut flakes
1/4 cup sliced almonds
2 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 and grease a square cake pan or line with parchment paper
Combine flour and baking soda in a large bowl
Combine eggs, maple syrup, milk, lemon juice and zest in a small bowl and add to dry ingredients, mix well
Add in strawberries, mix well
Spread cake batter in pan evenly and combine topping ingredients in a small bowl
Sprinkle topping on cake evenly and bake for 25-30 minutes or until done

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Healthy Peanut Butter Pie Brownies {Gluten-free + Vegan}

February 3, 2017 by Rachel 25 Comments

*Pictures updated 1/3/2019*

These Healthy Peanut Butter Pie Brownies combine two EPIC desserts into one guilt-free treat! Perfect for peanut butter and chocolate lovers alike! Made of 3 fuss-free, easy-to-make layers: a flourless brownie crust, dairy-free peanut butter mousse and chopped peanut butter cups! Also gluten-free, dairy-free and has a vegan option!

Hey guys, you know it’s almost Valentine’s Day, so we decided to share our love for you by posting this delicious dessert combination that will keep you coming back for more – enjoy!

Do you have a list of daily activities you need to incorporate into your routine for your day to go right? For example, here is my list of things I NEED in my day:

Drink a large mug of coffee

Move my body by either taking a long walk or performing a workout

Enjoy a square of dark chocolate

and most importantly, enjoy a spoonful of peanut butter (usually more than one)

All these tasks are completely necessary for a productive day. Like, you don’t want to see me without any of these or I’ll probably be miserable (totally kidding). Okay, that’s an over-exaggeration but you get the point, life is a little easier and better when you incorporate your favorite things into your day. Notice how the last two are chocolate and peanut butter…..

I truly believe that this flavor combo is the best combo known to man. If I could have it my way, I would make every recipe on this blog chocolate and peanut-butter-themed (but that probably wouldn’t work, lol).

So far we’ve made Energy Bites, Banana Ice Cream, Oatmeal and Granola Bars all containing this delicious duo and I honestly can’t believe that we haven’t made more recipes chocolate and peanut butter themed! That’s where these Peanut Butter Pie Brownies come into play…..because CHOCOLATE & PEANUT BUTTER 4 LYFE✌🏼

Healthy Peanut Butter Pie Brownie Ingredients:

Egg/Flax Egg

Applesauce

Brownie Substitutions:

Peanut Butter: Sub in any type of natural creamy nut butter such as almond butter, cashew butter or sunflower seed butter.

Applesauce: Don’t have applesauce? Add in some mashed banana or sweet potato instead.

Coconut Cream: Sub in regular whipped cream or non-dairy whipped topping.

Peanut Butter Cups: Use chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, your favorite chopped candy bar, etc.

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Not only are these Peanut Butter Pie Brownies delicious, but you also would never guess that they are actually healthy too! They are completely gluten-free, and dairy-free, and contain a vegan option. If you are a peanut butter lover, you MUST MAKE these!

Healthy Peanut Butter Pie Brownies

These Healthy Peanut Butter Pie Brownies combine two EPIC desserts into one guilt-free treat! Perfect for peanut butter and chocolate lovers alike! Made of 3 fuss-free, easy-to-make layers: a flourless brownie crust, dairy-free peanut butter mousse and chopped peanut butter cups! Also gluten-free, dairy-free and has a vegan option!

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Ingredients

Brownie Crust

1 cup natural smooth peanut butter
1 egg/flax egg beaten
1/4 cup applesauce
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup cocoa powder

Pie Filling

Coconut cream from 2 cans of full-fat coconut milk refrigerated overnight
6 tbsp natural smooth peanut butter
3 tbsp maple syrup

Topping

peanut butter cups chopped

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and coat an 8×8 baking pan with cooking spray
Mix all brownie crust ingredients together and spread in pan, bake for 20-25 minutes
Add coconut cream in a large bowl with a mixer and whip until fluffy, about 30-60 seconds
Add peanut butter 2 tbsp at a time to coconut cream and mix well. Mix in maple syrup
Spread Frosting on cooled brownies and top with chopped peanut butter cups

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The Best Paleo Vegan Desserts

December 8, 2016 by Bethany And Rachel 19 Comments

Are do you have a major sweet tooth but have dietary restrictions such as gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, plant-based, vegan, paleo etc!? Then you’ve come to the right place! Scroll below to enjoy Over 50 of the BEST Paleo and Vegan Desserts for any occasion, whether it be Christmas, Easter, birthdays, anniversaries or just because. No matter the reason, you are guaranteed to have a delicious and easy dessert that everyone will LOVE!

50+ of the Best Paleo Vegan Desserts to make for any holiday or special occasion! They are all so easy to make and so delicious! All are gluten-free, dairy-free, and grain-free on top of being paleo and vegan too!

Flourless Cinnamon Toffee Blondies are so gooey and delicious! Would never know that they are good for you! Also gluten-free, vegan and paleo!!

1. Gooey Flourless Cinnamon Toffee Blondies

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2. Gooey Banana Chocolate Swirl Cake via Healy Eats Real

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3. Raw Sticky Bun Cheesecake

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4. 2 Ingredient Flourless Brownies via The Big Man’s World

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5. Mini Berry Tarts via Bakerita

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6. Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler Cake via Jessica’s Kitchen

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7. Turtle Pecan Chocolate Bark

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8. Paleo Lemon Cookies via Texan Erin

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9. No Bake Chocolate Macaroons via A Clean Bake

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10. No Bake Andes Mint Bars via Detoxinista

Satisfy your pumpkin cravings with this Paleo Pumpkin Snack Cake with Dark Chocolate Frosting. You won't believe that it's flour-less and made with only 7 ingredients! Also with a vegan option!

11. Pumpkin Snack Cake

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12. Raw Vegan Sea Salt Caramels via The Kitchen McCabe

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13. Paleo Strawberry Ginger Crisp via Running To The Kitchen

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14. Apple Cinnamon Bread Pudding

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15. No Bake Chocolate Walnut Crumb Bars via Gourmande in the Kitchen

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16. 5 Ingredient No Bake Gluten-Free Cake Bites via Cotter Crunch

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17. Gluten-Free and Vegan Lemon Coconut Squares via Unconventional Baker

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18. Strawberry Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

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19. Paleo Magic Cookie Bars via Food Faith Fitness

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20. Strawberry Banana Cobbler in a Jar

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21. Frozen Mint Chocolate Whoopie Pies via Fed & Fit

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22. Almond Butter Cup Dessert via Living Well Mom

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23. Paleo Vegan Apple Crisp via Detoxinista

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24. Ginger, Orange and Dark Chocolate Lava Cakes via The Foodie Teen

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25. Blueberry Muffin Fudge

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26. 4 Ingredient No Bake Banana Bread Blondies via The Big Man’s World

These Paleo Dark Chocolate Fudge Zucchini Brownies are so dense and fudgey that you would never guess that they are guilt-free! Also vegan and gluten-free!

27. Dark Chocolate Fudge Zucchini Brownies

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28. Strawberry Chocolate Tart via Bakerita

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29. Red Velvet Freezer Fudge via Healthy Sweets Eats

This Healthy Banana Bread Fruit Pizza is a delicious dessert, breakfast or snack! It has a banana bread-like crust and is topped with a strawberry cream cheese frosting, fruit, nuts and chocolate. It is completely gluten-free, paleo and has a vegan option!

30. Banana Bread Fruit Pizza

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31. Chocolate Dipped Cookie Dough Truffles via Paleo Running Mama

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32. Red Velvet Whoopie Pies via Destination Delish

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33. Cinnamon Crumb Coffee Cake via Whole New Mom

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34. Lemon Bars via The Organic Dietitian

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35. Paleo Vegan Chocolate Cake via Cook It Up Paleo

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36. Healthy Grain-Free Dessert Pizza via Nutritionist In The Kitchen

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37. No Bake Paleo Millionaires Shortbread via A Saucy Kitchen

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38. Grain-Free Vegan Carrot Cake via The Roasted Root

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39. Paleo & Vegan Cinnamon Rolls via Greens of the Stone Age

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40. Healthy White Chocolate Paleo Fudge via Gluten-Free on a Shoestring

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41. Chocolate Stuffed Paleo Blondies via Joy Food Sunshine

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42. 3 Ingredient Dairy-Free Cocoa Mousse via The Iron You

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43. No Bake Paleo Chocolate Pecan Bars via Beaming Baker

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44. The Best Paleo Buckeyes via Living Well Mom

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45. No Bake Vegan Banana Cream Pie via The Roasted Root

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46. Healthy No-Bake Samoa Cookies via The Pretty Bee

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47. Paleo Raw Carrot Cake via SkinnyFitalicious

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48. Perfect Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies via Texan Erin

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49. Salted Caramel Mocha Fudge via Paleo Running Mama

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50. Paleo Baklava Bars via Cotter Crunch

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51. Frozen Chocolate Dipped Banana Popsicles via Wicked Spatula

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52. Paleo Cookie Dough Ice Cream via Joy Food Sunshine

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53. Paleo Almond Joy via Beaming Baker

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54. No Bake Snickers Cheesecake via A Saucy Kitchen

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Sticky Bun No-Bake Vegan Cheesecake {Paleo + Gluten-Free!}

November 5, 2016 by Bethany And Rachel 36 Comments

Sticky Bun No-Bake Vegan Cheesecake is completely raw, made with just a few ingredients and one healthy and delicious holiday dessert! Also paleo and gluten-free!

We all have that one dessert that we tend to gravitate to during the holidays/family gatherings.

For some, it may be Grandma’s tray of 100 different types of cookies, for others, it may be dense and fudgey brownies, but for me, it’s cheesecake. I can eat cookies and brownies any day, but cheesecake is saved for special occasions like Christmas and birthdays. When those occasions come by, you can bet almost 99.9% that I’ll be eating more than once slice of cheesecake because calories don’t count on special occasions, right!?

Anyways, calories don’t matter. If you want cheesecake, then eat some because cheesecake is delicious and is made for enjoyment. I finally built up the courage to make something I’ve always wanted to make: a raw cheesecake. I’m always so intimidated by raw desserts and hence haven’t really ever made them for the blog but I knew that it was time! And it turn’s out, it was hard at all!

This cheesecake is stupidly easy and made up of only a few ingredients:

Pecans

Dates

Cashews

Coconut oil

Maple syrup

Vanilla extract

Cinnamon

Sticky Bun No-Bake Vegan Cheesecake

You would never be able to tell that this cheesecake is completely raw and made up of only a few ingredients. It’s so creamy and filled with sweet date caramel and crunchy pecans making it the perfect healthy holiday dessert! Also vegan, paleo, gluten-free and grain-free! Make this for your next family gathering and watch every go crazy over this!

Sticky Bun No-Bake Vegan Cheesecake

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Servings 9 people

Ingredients

CRUST
1.5 cup pecans or nut of choice
1/2 cup dates soaked in water for 10 minutes then drained
FILLING
2.5 cup cashews soaked in water overnight then drained
1/3 cup coconut oil melted
1/4-1/3 cup maple syrup
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp- 1 tbsp cinnamon
TOPPING
Date caramel
1.5 cup pecans

Instructions

Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper. To make CRUST: Place pecans (or other nuts if using) into a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add the dates and blend until combined. Press the crust mixture evenly in pan and place in freezer while making filling. To make FILLING: Add cashews in food processor/blender and process until creamy. Add in melted coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla and cinnamon and combine well. Spread filling evenly on crust and place in freezer for an hour. To make TOPPING: combine date caramel with pecans in a bowl and spread on top of cheesecake. Store in fridge.

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55+ Gluten-Free Vegan Pumpkin Recipes

October 1, 2016 by Bethany And Rachel 21 Comments

55+ Gluten-Free Vegan Pumpkin Recipes Roundup that are all easy and range from savory to sweet and are ALL DELICIOUS!

Let’s get to the chase, here are 55+ Gluten-Free Vegan Pumpkin Recipes from amazing bloggers that are all easy, healthy and most importantly DELICIOUS! Enjoy!

1. Pumpkin Chai Oatmeal Scones

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2. One Bowl Gluten-Free Vegan Pumpkin Bread via Beaming Baker

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3. Healthy No-Bake Pumpkin Spice Latte Bars via The Big Man’s World

4. Flourless Pumpkin Snack Cake with Dark Chocolate Fudge Frosting

5. Mini No-Bake Vegan Pumpkin Pies via Joy Food Sunshine

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6. Pumpkin Spice Latte Breakfast Smoothie via Running With Spoons

7. Cinnamon Pumpkin Oatmeal Brûlée

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8. Pumpkin, Apple and Caramelized Onion Quesadilla via Veggie Inspired Journey

9. Coconut Pumpkin Breakfast Bars

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10. 3 Minute Pumpkin Microwave English Muffin via The Big Man’s World

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11. Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake via Minimalist Baker

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12. Pumpkin Granola Clusters via Life Made Sweeter

13. 2 Minute Flourless Pumpkin Sticky Bun

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14. Pumpkin Apple Muffins via Bakerita

15. Salted Caramel Pumpkin Almond Butter

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16. Pumpkin Cornbread via The Healthy Maven

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17. 5 Ingredient Pumpkin Frappuccino via Minimalist Baker

18. Pumpkin S’mores Cookies

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19. Flourless Vegan Pumpkin Waffles via Jessica in the Kitchen

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20. Vegan Curried Pumpkin and Cauliflower Soup via Avocado Pesto

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21. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oat Bars via Ambitious Kitchen

22. Pumpkin Eggnog Latte

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23. Chickpea Pumpkin Coconut Curry via Emilie Eats

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24. Pumpkin Granola Snack Bites via Feasting on Fruit

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25. Pumpkin Pancakes via Strength and Sunshine

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26. Vegan Sticky Toffee Pumpkin Pudding via Radiant Rachels

27. Paleo Pumpkin Bread Breakfast Pizza

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28. Grain-Free Pumpkin Cauliflower Oatmeal via Pancake Warriors

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29. Paleo Pumpkin Bars via Hummusapien

30. Pumpkin Naan Bread

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31. Pumpkin Breakfast Cake with Pecan Streusel via Katalyst Health

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32. Pumpkin Pie Banana Ice Cream via Feasting on Fruit

33. Sugar-Free Pumpkin Apple Butter

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34. The Best Gluten-Free and Vegan Pumpkin Pie via Fooduzzi

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35. Vegan Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies via A Saucy Kitchen

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36. Vegan Coconut Pumpkin Quinoa Porridge via Cotter Crunch

37. Pumpkin Sticky Bun Fudge

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38. Lentil Chili Pot Pie with Pumpkin Cornbread Topping via Love Me Feed Me

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39. Vegan Pumpkin Spice Cookie Cake via The Vegan 8

40. Pumpkin Cranberry Butter

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41. Vegan Pumpkin Pie Dessert Shooters via Love Me Feed Me

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42. Pumpkin Avocado Salsa via Leelalicious

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43. Healthy Pumpkin Snickers Bars via Emilie Eats

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44. Healthy Pumpkin Pie Pudding via Desserts With Benefits

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45. Vegan Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes via Healthy Helper

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46. Vegan Sweet Potato Black Bean Pumpkin Chili via Fit Mitten Kitchen

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47. Healthy Pumpkin Caramel Dip via Gluten-Free With LB

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48. Pumpkin Pie Peanut Butter Cups via The Lean Green Bean

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49. Vegan Creamy Pumpkin Pasta with Sage via Avocado Pesto

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50. Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies via Making Thyme For Health

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51. Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal via Whole Food Bellies

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52. Pumpkin Hummus via The Conscientious Eater

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53. Healthy Pumpkin Pie Rice Pudding via Fit Foodie Finds

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54. Pumpkin White Bean Veggie Burgers via Pancake Warriors

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55. No Bake Pumpkin Sunflower Butter Bites via Paleo Running Mama

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56. Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats via Eating Bird Food

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57. Pumpkin Acai Bowl via Eat The Gains

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Vegan Brownie Ice Cream With Peanut Butter Cookie Crumbles {High-Protein!}

August 6, 2016 by Rachel 28 Comments

This Vegan Brownie Ice Cream with Peanut Butter Cookie Crumbles is a healthy, delicious and refreshing post-workout snack or dessert that would never know is guilt-free! Also refined-sugar-free, dairy-free, gluten-free and high protein!

I don’t know what the weather is where you live, but it’s been pretty darn hot and humid on the east coast.

I literally come home from my morning workout soaked in sweat. Or maybe that’s because I refuse to wear shorts when working out🤔 but we won’t discuss that today. Anyways, the hot weathers got me wanting ALL the cold and refreshing things, such as refrigerated watermelon, smoothie bowls and specifically, ICE CREAM.

Now, I’m not a nutritionist, but I know that post workout fuel should probably not consist of a pint of sugar-laden, store-bought chocolate brownie blast ice cream……Not that I would ever eat that after a workout 😏.

To make ice cream an acceptable PWO treat, I opted to make a healthier (but just as satisfying) ice cream that is the perfect nourishment for those muscles AKA GAINS 💪🏼. Now you’re probably thinking, “how is that even possible?” Well, my friend, it is quite possible with the right ingredients!

Now let’s see what gives this protein ice cream the same rich and delicious taste as regular ice cream:

Frozen bananas for sweetness and texture

Dark cocoa powder for richness and chocolatley flavor

High quality chocolate protein powder

Now let’s talk about that high quality protein powder that I used: PlantFusion organic plant protein. It’s one of my favorite protein powders, not only for the delicious taste, but for the outstanding nutrition and ingredients.

One serving packs in 20g of pure protein from organic ingredients, fermented foods and comes in flavors such as chocolate, vanilla, vanilla chai, and cookies n’ creme.

It also has greens in it so you’re getting a serving of veggies in every shake, along with the fact that it does not include cheap filler ingredients like rice or soy proteins, it’s high quality stuff! PlantFusion doesn’t just give you protein, but more usable protein, via easy-to-absorb protein and digestive benefits of fermented foods.

Each serving is completely gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, vegan and hypoallergenic, making it the perfect protein powder for people who have dietary restrictions and want the best-of-the-best quality.

Also check out there other delicious protein products, such as Plant Fusion Lean, Complete Plant Protein, Complete Plant Protein Drink, and Phood Whole Food Meal Shake.

Now back to this insanely delicious Brownie Protein Ice Cream. Not only is it rich and chocolatey, but there is also a peanut butter cookie crumble that completes this PWO treat, and don’t worry, it’s also guilt-free and super easy-to-make!

This recipe comes from Arman at The Big Man’s World and his genius recipe for Healthy Cookie Dough Crumbles For One which make the most perfect topping for this ice cream.

If you workout, like ice cream, brownies and want to be healthier, this ice cream is for youuuuuu!

Vegan Brownie Ice Cream with Peanut Butter Cookie Crumbles {High-Protein!}

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 3 10

Ingredients

2 frozen ripe bananas partially thawed
1/2 cup almond milk
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
2-3 tbsp dark cocoa powder
Peanut Butter Cookie Crumbles
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Instructions

Blend together bananas, milk, protein powder and cocoa powder and place in a loaf pan freeze for about 3 hours, or until partially frozen and "scoopable"
Make cookie topping using this recipe from the Big Man's World and serve with ice cream

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