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Pancake Mix Chocolate Zucchini Bread {Vegan + gluten-free option}

July 10, 2019 by Bethany And Rachel Leave a Comment

Got Pancake mix? Make this healthy Pancake Mix Chocolate Zucchini Bread! It’s made with only eight ingredients and is full of rich chocolate flavor! Also vegan + gluten-free options.

I LOVE the overflow of zucchini in the summer because it means I can use it to make more recipes…..yassssssss. Zucchini is definitely my favorite veggie to bake with! It adds moisture to baked goods which yields an amazing texture!

When I was younger, my mom always made zucchini bread and it was my fave. If I had to choose between regular zucchini bread and chocolate zucchini bread, chocolate ALWAYS wins.

I’m actually very surprised there isn’t a chocolate zucchini bread recipe on the blog yet, but I’m glad this recipe has come into fruition. This chocolate zucchini bread is made with pancake mix (shock) and only requires 8 ingredients! Or 7 if you do not like chocolate chips (said no one ever lol). Go ahead and make it………you’ll love it!

Pancake Mix Bread Ingredients:

Pancake Mix

Dark Cocoa Powder

Zucchini

Applesauce

Eggs

Milk

Maple Syrup

Chocolate Chips

Substitutions for This Quick Bread

Milk: Use any type of non-dairy/plant-based milk.

Maple Syrup: Use your favorite liquid sweetener such as honey or agave.

Chocolate Chips: Simply leave out or use another add-in such as cocoa nibs, chopped pecans, peanut butter chips, etc.

Eggs: Use flax eggs in place of real eggs for a vegan option.

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You and your family will love this pancake mix Chocolate Zucchini Bread! It is so easy to make, especially made with pancake mix! It’s the perfect quick breakfast, snack or dessert that everyone with love!

Pancake Mix Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Got Pancake mix? Make this healthy pancake Mix Chocolate Zucchini Bread! It’s made with only eight ingredients and is full of rich chocolate flavor! Also vegan + gluten-free options.

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Ingredients

2 cups pancake mix
1/4 cup Dark Cocoa Powder
3 cups grated zucchini
1/2 cup applesauce
2 eggs beaten
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray or grease with coconut oil/butter. Set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together pancake mix and dark cocoa powder.
In a separate bowl, mix together zucchini, eggs (or flax eggs), applesauce, non-dairy milk, and maple syrup. Add to the pancake mix-cocoa bowl. Stir together until a thick, smooth batter forms. Fold in chocolate chips.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spread the top so it is in an even layer. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until done. Let cool before serving and slicing.

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Strawberry Cheesecake Oatmeal Bars {Gluten-free & vegan option}

June 26, 2019 by Bethany And Rachel 3 Comments

In need of a nourishing sweet treat? These Strawberry Cheesecake Oatmeal Bars fit the bill! They taste like the summer dessert! Gluten-free, dairy-free w/ a vegan-option.

It’s summertime y’all! You know what that means………all the summer-themed treats coming your way! But you probably would have guessed that by now.

Today I’ve got these delish Strawberry Cheesecake Oatmeal Bars for ya. They are similar to these s’mores oatmeal bars but obviously, the filling is a little different.

The addition of the graham crackers in this recipe makes these bars taste amazing…..like the crust in actual strawberry cheesecake. And the crumbly oat-graham topping does wonders for this recipe!

If your’e looking for an easy and tasty summer treat, these are for you! I hope you enjoy 🙂

Strawberry Cheesecake Oatmeal Bars Recipe

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups strawberries
1 cup of oats (gluten-free if needed)
4 sheets of graham crackersGF ] (gluten-free if needed}
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 cup applesauce
1 egg, beaten (sub flax egg for vegan option)
1/4 cup pure maple syrup, divided
1/2 cup canned coconut cream OR cream cheese

Toppings:

1 graham cracker sheet, crushed
2 Tbsp oats
1/2 Tbsp. coconut oil, melted
1/2 Tbsp. maple syrup

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place strawberries and roast for 20 minutes. Let cool while making the crust.
To make the crust, add oats and graham crackers to a food processor. Blend until flour-like consistency forms. Place in a large bowl and mix in baking powder.
In a separate smaller bowl, mix together applesauce, egg and 2 Tbsp. of maple syrup. Add to flour mixture and combine to form a batter. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and spread crust mixture evenly into loaf pan. Bake for 20 minutes, or until crust is golden. Let cool.
To make the cheesecake topping, mash the roasted strawberries in a bowl. Mix with coconut cream (or room-temperature cream cheese) and remaining 2 Tbsp. maple syrup until smooth . Spread in an even layer on top of the cooled crust.
To make the topping, combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly overtop cheesecake layer. Bake for 20 minutes, or until cheesecake layer sets and crumbs are golden. Place in the fridge to let the bars cool before cutting into 8 pieces.
Enjoy!

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Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Pancakes {Gluten-free & Vegetarian}

April 30, 2019 by Bethany And Rachel Leave a Comment

Get a healthy start to your day with these Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Pancakes! They’re made in the blender, sweet and filling and packed with protein!

Get a healthy start to your day with these Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Pancakes! They’re made in the blender, sweet and filling and packed with protein! — *This post is sponsored by Lifeway Kefir. As always, all opinions are our own.*

Wow, its been quite some time since I made a pancake recipe. Glad I can change that with this post :). Pancakes can sometimes be a lot of work and cause a mess in the kitchen. I mean, you gotta make the batter, clean all those dishes, and then cook them on the griddle. And if you are flip-challenged (like me), you make more of a mess.

These pancakes though, make your life a tiny bit easier by being made in the blender. Instead of hand-mixing, the blender does the work for ya. But unfortunately the blender can’t do the flipping for you, you still gotta work on those skills.

I use Strawberry Banana Lifeway Kefir in this recipe since it obviously paired nicely with the flavor combo. I used to use milk/almond milk, but the kefir is thicker and adds a better texture to the batter.

Lifeway Kefir also adds probiotics, which we all know is great our gut, specifically feeding our good gut bacteria. Additionally, its packed with protein (~11 grams per serving) and is also a great source of calcium and vitamin D for the win!

It’s a perfect addition to these pancakes, but it would also be really great when making oatmeal, muffins, smoothies , etc! Lifeway kefir can be subbed 1:1 for milk!

Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Pancake Ingredients:

Oats

Bananas

Kefir

Maple syrup

Egg/flax egg

baking powder

Strawberries, bananas, chocolate chunks

Substitutions for These Pancakes:

Oats: You may sub in all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour.

Maple syrup: Simply omit or use another liquid sweetener such as honey or agave.

Kefir: You may sub in one cup of milk such as regular or almond.

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You and your family will love these delicious strawberry banana oatmeal pancakes! They are easy enough for a weekday breakfast and fancy enough for a holiday brunch! Also the wholesome ingredients are a win-win!

Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Pancakes

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Get a healthy start to your day with these Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Pancakes! They’re made in the blender, sweet and filling and packed with protein! A delicious healthy breakfast recipe that everyone will love!

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups rolled oats
2 ripe bananas
2 tbsp pure maple syrup
1 cup strawberry banana lifeway kefir (or milk)
2 tsp baking powder
sliced strawberries, sliced bananas, chocolate chunks for toppings!

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor ( excluding toppings) and blend until mixture resembles pancake batter.
Grease a griddle/pan with cooking spray or oil of choice and place on medium heat.
Spoon batter into pancakes, top with toppings and let cook for about 2 minutes on one side. Flip pancake and let cook for about a minute on the other side, or until done. Repeat with remaining batter (makes about 12 pancakes).
Let cool and enjoy!

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Carrot Cake Muffin Tops {Paleo + Vegan option}

March 26, 2019 by Bethany And Rachel Leave a Comment

Healthy Carrot Cake Muffin Tops are an easy-to-make breakfast or snack made with REAL ingredients! Paleo, gluten-free + vegan option!

Wow…. its been a long while since I made a muffin top recipe…. and thats why I’m changing that now with this recipe 🙂

With Easter coming up, I’ve been itching to make something with Carrot Cake, but not cake itself. It occurred to me that carrot cake and muffin tops sounded like a fantastic idea, so I went ahead and made these.

I partnered with Kimberton Whole Foods to bring you guys these delectable, hearty muffin tops.

They are super moist, chunky, and full of all the goods! They hooked me up with Bob’s Red Mill almond flour and Wholesome coconut sugar 🙂

Carrot Cake Muffin Top Ingredients:

shredded carrots

egg/flax egg

baking soda

raisins, coconut flakes, white chocolate

Substitutions for Muffin Tops:

Almond Flour: you may sub in regular all-purpose flour, gluten-free flour, or any other type of nut flour (except coconut flour).

Coconut Sugar: you may sub in another type of sugar.

Almond Butter: you may sub in another smooth natural nut butter such as cashew butter, sunflower seed butter, etc.

Raisins, coconut flakes and white chocolate: you may omit all three, or add in more of one!

Storing Carrot Cake Muffin Tops:

You may store these muffin tops in the fridge for up to 2 weeks!

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Alright, enough blabbing from me, just make them!

Carrot Cake Muffin Tops

Ingredients

-1 cup almond flour

-1/4 cup coconut sugar

-1/2 tsp. baking soda

-1 cup shredded carrots

-1/2 cup almond butter (or any type of nut butter)

-1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

-1 egg, beaten (sub flax egg for vegan option)

-1/4 cup raisins

-1/4-1/2 cup shredded coconut

melted white chocolate for drizzle (optional)

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

2. Add almond flour, coconut sugar and baking soda to a large bowl. Mix well.

3. In a separate bowl, mix together carrots, almond butter, applesauce and egg until mixture is smooth. Add to almond flour mixture and mix to combine into a batter.

4. Mix in raisins and coconut. Spoon batter into 6-8 muffin tops onto lined baking sheet. Shape into circles. Bake for 20 minutes, or until tops are golden.

5. Let cool before serving.

6. Enjoy!

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Triple Chocolate Flourless Banana Muffins { Vegan + Paleo }

February 20, 2019 by Bethany 1 Comment

Triple Chocolate Flourless Banana muffins are a healthy and delicious breakfast or snack made with 6 ingredients! Paleo, vegan and gluten-free!

I’m excited to share with you these Chocolate Flourless Banana Muffins today! I feel like my most used ingredients are as followed: almond butter, bananas, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and chocolate chips. If you’ve followed Athletic Avocado for a while, you can probably attest to that!

After 4+ years of recipe testing and making, those five ingredients have made an appearance in probably 80% of our recipes. But in total honesty, I am not ashamed of that AT ALL. Not even one bit.

And those five ingredients just happen to make up this wonderful muffin recipe I have for you today! They are based on this chocolate peanut butter banana muffin recipe. Yes, that’s right, this recipe is almost the exact same, except I used almond butter in place of peanut butter! Again, no shame 🙂

There are three kinds of chocolate in these muffins: Dark cocoa powder, dark chocolate and white chocolate. Triple the chocolate = triple the fun 😉

These muffins have a dense fudgy texture that makes them perfect for satisfying your brownie and chocolate cravings alike! It’s hard to believe they are made with nourishing ingredients!

They are super delicious with a cup of coffee for breakfast or a snack! Here is what you need to make the recipe:

almond butter

bananas

chocolate protein powder

dark cocoa powder

maple syrup

mini dark chocolate chips

white chocolate chips

Flourless Triple Chocolate Banana Muffins

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings 12

Ingredients

1 cup almond butter
2 large bananas mashed (or blended in a food processor/blender)
1 cup chocolate protein powder any kind will work
2 Tbsp. dark cocoa powder
2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
1/2 cup mini dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a muffin tin with muffin liners ( I use the rubber reusable ones).
Mix together almond butter and bananas in a large bowl. Add in protein powder, cocoa and maple syrup.
Stir in chocolate chips.
Spoon mixture evenly into 10-12 lined muffin tins.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until done.
Enjoy!

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6 Ingredient Flourless Peanut Butter and Jelly Blondies

January 21, 2019 by Bethany And Rachel 2 Comments

Flourless Peanut Butter and Jelly Blondies are so gooey and delicious! You would never know that they are good for you! Also gluten-free, vegan with a paleo option!

The blondie saga continues…….

This time in PB & J form. I swear, PB & J NEVER gets old. I’m so thankful my mom made me the classic sandwich every day for lunch in grade school.

These blondies have the epic taste of the classic flavor combo, plus the gooeyness that a flourless baked good possesses. And you know we take our flourless baked goods VERY seriously 😉

But seriously, we’re so obsessed with them and we know that many of y’all are too!

Flourless Blondie Ingredients:

peanut butter

banana

egg (or flax egg)

maple syrup

jelly

baking soda

Peanut Butter and Jelly Blondies Substitutions:

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

Banana: You can sub in 1/4-1/3 cup of applesauce.

Maple Syrup: Use your favorite liquid sweetener such as honey or agave.

Jelly: Use your favorite store bought jelly or use homemade chia jam!

Storing these Flourless Peanut Butter and Jelly Blondies:

Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks!

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6 Ingredient Flourless Peanut Butter and Jelly Blondies!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings 9

Ingredients

1 cup smooth natural peanut butter can sub almond butter
1 ripe banana mashed
1 egg beaten (or flax egg)
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 tsp baking soda
Your favorite type of jam! I used strawberry!

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper and set aside.
Combine all ingredients except for jam in a bowl. Mix well until a thick, smooth batter forms.
Pour 1/2 of batter into parchment-lined pan. Add a thin layer of jam on top of batter. Top off with the rest of batter Smooth out the top so the batter is even.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until done.
Let bars cool (make sure you let them cool extra long because they are gooey). Slice into 9 blondies.
Enjoy!

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Healthy Flourless Peppermint Brownies {Paleo & Vegan-option}

December 3, 2018 by Bethany 3 Comments

These Healthy Flourless Peppermint Brownies will be your next go-to holiday brownie recipe! Super simple to make plus gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, paleo with a vegan option!

These Flourless Peppermint Brownies will be your next go-to holiday brownie recipe! Super simple to make plus gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, paleo with a vegan option!

Yay it’s peppermint season! I love the peppermint + chocolate combo because you get that minty fresh and decadent chocolate feel all in one bite.

These Flourless Peppermint Brownies will be your next go-to holiday brownie recipe! Super simple to make plus gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, paleo with a vegan option!

These brownies really hit the spot if you love the combo like I do. They’re extremely fudgey and dense (like a brownie should be) and really simple to make.

These Flourless Peppermint Brownies will be your next go-to holiday brownie recipe! Super simple to make plus gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, paleo with a vegan option!

I partnered with Kimberton Whole Foods and used the following ingredients that are currently on sale in their store right now: Wholesome Candy Canes, Tony’s Chocolate Bars, Frontier Co-op Peppermint Flavor and Equal Exchange Organic Baking Cocoa. If you live in PA, I 10/10 recommend checking KWF out for your own good! They got a great selection of healthy, organic foods!

These Flourless Peppermint Brownies will be your next go-to holiday brownie recipe! Super simple to make plus gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, paleo with a vegan option!

Back to the Recipe………….Here is what you need to make these healthy flourless peppermint brownies:

These Flourless Peppermint Brownies will be your next go-to holiday brownie recipe! Super simple to make plus gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, paleo with a vegan option!

almond butter (or other nut butter)

maple syrup

egg or flax egg

coconut oil

peppermint extract

cocoa powder

baking soda

candy canes

melted chocolate

These Flourless Peppermint Brownies will be your next go-to holiday brownie recipe! Super simple to make plus gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, paleo with a vegan option!

Flourless Peppermint Brownies {Paleo, Vegan-option, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Dairy-free}

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Ingredients

1 cup almond butter
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 egg beaten
1/4 cup coconut oil melted
2 tsp. peppermint extract
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
4 candy canes crushed
TOPPING optional
melted chocolate
crushed candy canes

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine first 5 ingredients together in a large bowl until mixture is smooth. Add in cocoa and baking soda and mix well. Stir in crushed candy canes.
Coat a baking pan with coconut oil or cooking spray and spoon in batter. Smooth out the top so batter is even throughout.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until done.
Let cool, then drizzle on melted chocolate and top with crushed candy canes.
Slice into 9 brownies.
Enjoy!

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These Flourless Peppermint Brownies will be your next go-to holiday brownie recipe! Super simple to make plus gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, paleo with a vegan option!

EASY Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter Baked Oatmeal {Vegan + Gluten-free options}

November 20, 2018 by Bethany 1 Comment

This healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal is the ultimate decadent dessert for breakfast! Made with only 7 ingredients, gluten-free and vegan friendly!

This recipe is for all of you guys looking for a simple make ahead breakfast that your whole family will enjoy! I mean, who doesn’t love peanut butter, banana and chocolate together? I’ve never met a person who hasn’t loved the glorious trio (but I’m totally sure there are some folks out there, I just haven’t encountered them yet).

It’s been a good while since I’ve made a baked oatmeal recipe for the blog. I’ve been more into N’Oatmeal Bakes (made with coconut flour for a grain-free version of oatmeal ), but now I’m back with my fave grain.

I cannot stress enough how simple this baked oatmeal is to make. It takes maybe 10 minutes TOPS to prep, and then 20ish minutes to bake.

And in 30 minutes you can have breakfast for the whole entire week. That is, if you’re not sharing with your family. But if thats the case, you can always double the recipe😉

Only 7 simple ingredients are needed for this baked oatmeal. I can also bet you have most, if not the majority of these ingredients in your kitchen as we speak!

oats

cocoa

bananas

peanut butter

egg or flax egg

baking powder

dark chocolate

peanut butter drizzle

EASY Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter Baked Oatmeal

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings 9

Ingredients

3 cups oats gluten-free if needed
1/4 cup dark cocoa powder
1 tsp. baking powder
3 ripe bananas mashed
1/4 cup smooth natural peanut butter
1 cup non-dairy milk
1 egg beaten (sub flax egg for vegan option)
Toppings
Dark chocolate chopped into chunks
sliced banana
drizzled peanut butter

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 13x9 in glass pan with cooking spray and set aside.
Add oats, cocoa, and baking powder in a large bowl. Mix well.
In a seperate bowl, add bananas, peanut butter, milk and egg. Mix well until mixture is smooth. Add and combine to oat mixture.
Spoon mixture evenly onto pan. Top with dark chocoalte and banana slices. Baked for 20 minutes, or until done.
Let cool, and drizzle peanut butter on top. Slice into 9 squares.
Enjoy!
* Adapted from this recipe

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The BEST Flourless Sweet Potato Blondies

November 7, 2018 by Bethany And Rachel 3 Comments

Flourless Sweet Potato Blondies are so gooey and delicious! You would never know that they are good for you! Also gluten-free, with vegan and paleo options!

Flourless Sweet Potato Blondies are so gooey and delicious! You would never know that they are good for you! Also gluten-free, with vegan and paleo options!

I was thinking about what I should make on my fall break and blondies came to my mind. Not surprising right!? They are our favorite and as thanksgiving is approaching, all I could think about was sweet potato casserole! That is truly the best dish because it basically tastes like dessert!

Flourless Sweet Potato Blondies are so gooey and delicious! You would never know that they are good for you! Also gluten-free, with vegan and paleo options!

These Sweet Potato Blondies legit taste like sweet potato casserole in blondie form! They are so gooey and delicious, perfect for fall/thanksgiving or anytime really! The ingredients are:

Flourless Sweet Potato Blondies are so gooey and delicious! You would never know that they are good for you! Also gluten-free, with vegan and paleo options!

Flourless Sweet Potato Blondies Ingredients:

Cooked sweet potato

Almond butter

Maple syrup

Egg/flax egg

Cinnamon

Baking soda

Vanilla extract

White chocolate chips

Pecans

Dried cranberries

Flourless Blondies Substitutions:

Nut Butter: use any type of smooth, natural nut butter such as cashew butter or sunflower seed butter.

Maple Syrup: sub in any liquid sweetener such as honey or agave.

Add-ins: you can add more of one add-in or sub in another type or simply omit.

Flourless Sweet Potato Blondies are so gooey and delicious! You would never know that they are good for you! Also gluten-free, with vegan and paleo options!

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Flourless Chocolate Avocado Muffins

Enjoy!

The BEST Flourless Sweet Potato Blondies

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings 9

Ingredients

1 cup smooth natural almond butter/cashew butter
1 cooked sweet potato mashed
1 egg beaten (or flax egg)
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 cup white chocolate chips
1/4 cup crushed pecans

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper and set aside.
Combine all ingredients except for chips and pecans in a bowl.
Mix well until a thick, smooth batter forms.
Fold chips and pecans into batter and mix.
Pour batter into parchment-lined pan. Smooth out the top so the batter is even.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until done.
Let bars cool (make sure you let them cool extra long because they are gooey). Slice into 9 blondies.
Enjoy!

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Flourless Sweet Potato Blondies are so gooey and delicious! You would never know that they are good for you! Also gluten-free, with vegan and paleo options!

Healthy Pumpkin Pie Crumble Bars

October 13, 2018 by Bethany And Rachel 4 Comments

In need of a healthy dessert? Make these Pumpkin Pie Crumble Bars! They’re delicious and gluten-free + vegan-friendly!

As long as the weather continues to get colder, we will continue to post all the pumpkin recipes!

Pumpkin is one of those fall flavors that I cannot get sick of. Give me all the pumpkin goodies and I’ll be one happy camper!

These pumpkin pie crumble bars are based on these s’mores oatmeal bars. I was so in love with the crust of that recipe, I knew I just HAD to replicate it into a fall-inspired recipe!

The oatmeal-graham crust goes incredibly well with the pumpkin pie filling. And the oatmeal crumbs on top just adds to the deliciousness.

Are you convinced yet to make them? Here is what you need:

oatmeal (certified gluten-free)

gluten-free graham crackers

applesauce

baking powder

maple syrup or liquid sweetener of choice

canned pumpkin puree

coconut cream or dairy-free or regular cream cheese

pumpkin pie spice

crumb topping

We hope you enjoy these pumpkin pie crumble bars as much as you do!

Pumpkin Pie Crumble Bars

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Servings 8

Ingredients

1 cup of oats gluten-free if needed
4 sheets of graham crackersGF ] (gluten-free if needed}
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 cup applesauce
1 egg beaten (sub flax egg for vegan option)
2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup canned coconut cream OR cream cheese
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1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
Topping
2 Tbsp oats
1/2 Tbsp. coconut oil melted
1/2 Tbsp. [maple syrup||https://amzn.to/2AU0enW]
1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a large loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.
Combine oats and graham crackers in a food process. Let blend until flour-consistency. Pour in a large bowl. Mix in baking powder.
In a separate bowl, mix together applesauce, egg and maple syrup. Add to oat-graham cracker mixture and mix until fully blended.
Spoon mixture into loaf pan and spread evenly. Baked for 15 minutes.
Mix together pumpkin, cream cheese (or coconut cream), maple syrup and pumpkin pie spice. add on top of crust.
In a small bowl mix together oats, coconut oil, maple syrup and pumpkin pie spice in a small bowl until a crumb mixture forms. Spoon on top. Bake for another 20 minutes.
Let cool and slice into 8 bars.
Enjoy!

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Carrot Cake Muffin Top Ingredients:

Substitutions for Muffin Tops:

Storing Carrot Cake Muffin Tops:

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Flourless Triple Chocolate Banana Muffins

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These Healthy Flourless Peppermint Brownies will be your next go-to holiday brownie recipe! Super simple to make plus gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, paleo with a vegan option!

Flourless Peppermint Brownies {Paleo, Vegan-option, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Dairy-free}

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In need of a healthy dessert? Make these Pumpkin Pie Crumble Bars! They’re delicious and gluten-free + vegan-friendly!

Pumpkin Pie Crumble Bars

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