Vegan Recipes

Dark Chocolate Chunk Strawberry Banana Cobbler in a Jar

July 10, 2016 by Bethany 33 Comments

Have your dessert and eat it too, for breakfast! You’d be amazed that this Dark Chocolate Strawberry Banana Cobbler in a Jar is healthy and paleo + vegan!

Now that I’m home for the summer, it means less oatmeal for breakfast and more creative breakfast ideas. I’m not complaining though, cause y’all know that love getting my creative juices flowing, and I also love a good breakfast! Who doesn’t? My point exactly.

Fruit is great for breakfast, but so are muffins. And chocolate chunks. And jars. Jars? Yea, they make breakfast portable and super duper cute. So like, breakfast in a jar that’s not oatmeal? Can I get a HECK YAS!?

So basically, this recipe is bananas + strawbs with a chocolate chunk muffin on top in a jar. Does this Sound good to you? Yeah that’s what I thought. And guess what? There is NO sharing involved. That is, unless you use two smaller jars instead of one big one.

You will SWOON over the strawberry-banana-chocolate combo (oh hello banana split) while your sippin’ your morning latte. The best part is that the chocolate is still melty and gooey and when you dip your spoon in, its pretty magical.

It’s also incredibly filling and full of healthy ingredients and can double as a dessert. Genius right? Yeah…..

Dark Chocolate Chunk Strawberry Banana Cobbler in a Jar

Fresh sliced strawberries and bananas are baked underneath a giant muffin like topping to create the breakfast of your dreams! Full of tasty goodness, you’d never guess that this breakfast is actually healthy for you! It’s super filling, delicious, and a great start to your day!

Dark Chocolate Chunk Strawberry Banana Cobbler in a Jar

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Ingredients

2 cups sliced strawberries
1 banana sliced
2 tsp. coconut sugar
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
MUFFIN TOPPING:
1/4 cup almond flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
1 Tbsp. almond butter
1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
1/8 tsp. pure vanilla extract
Dark chocolate chunks

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Get a large jar (or two smaller ones) and coat sides and bottoms with coconut oil.
Combine strawberry and banana slices in a bowl. Add coconut sugar, cinnamon and lemon juice. Mix well and place in jar.
In a separate bowl, combnie almond flour, baking powder and cinnamon. Add in almond butter, maple syrup and vanilla. Once mix well, add in dark chocolate chunks. Spoon on top of fruit.
Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until done

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30+ Gluten-Free Vegan Mug Cake Recipes

July 7, 2016 by Bethany And Rachel 20 Comments

Do you love mug cakes? Well here is a round-up of over 30 easy-to-make and healthy Mug Cake Recipes that are also gluten-free and vegan friendly!

Who doesn’t love food that you can make in less than one minute? I mean come on! And what if I told you that food you could make in one minute was not only delicious but healthy too? Yes friends, it’s true, you can make healthy food in less than one minute that does not and I repeat, DOES NOT taste like cardboard.

Below this text is a prime example, you can make over 30 mug cakes that are not only insanely delicious and incredibly fast, but also gluten-free and vegan! You can make anything in a mug from s’more, blueberry muffins, pancakes, coffee cake, lava cake, etc.

No matter what you make you can be assured that your eating REAL food with amazing taste! Enjoy this roundup of 30+ Gluten-Free Vegan Mug Cake Recipes from us and other awesome bloggers.

1. Healthy Blueberry Strawberry Shortcake Mug Cake via Athletic Avocado

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2. Healthy 1 Minute Cookies N’ Cream Mug Cake via The Big Man’s World

3. Jelly Donut Mug Cake via Athletic Avocado

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4. Raspberry Mug Cake via Strength and Sunshine

photo via feastingonfruit.com

5. Funfetti Mug Cake via Feasting on Fruit

6. Healthier S’mores Mug Cake via Athletic Avocado

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7. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Mug Cake via Running with Spoons

8. Peanut Butter and Jelly Pancake in a Mug via Athletic Avocado

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9. Almond Joy Mug Cake via Fit Mitten Kitchen

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10. 5 Minute Toffee Mug Cake via The Vegan 8

11. Chunky Monkey French Toast in a Mug via Athletic Avocado

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12. Peanut Butter Banana Mug Cake via Chronicles of Passion

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13. Chocolate Lover’s Mug Cake via A Clean Bake

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14. Healthy 1 Minutes Blueberry Muffin via The Big Man’s World

15. Pumpkin Sticky Bun in a Mug via Athletic Avocado

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16. Easy Vegan Peanut Butter Mug Cake via A Kitchen Treaty

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17. 1 Minute Coffee Cake in a Mug via Chocolate Covered Katie

18. Lemon Glazed Gingerbread Mug Cake via Athletic Avocado

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19. Single Serving Maple Pistachio Cinnamon Roll via Fit Foodie Finds

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20. Chocolate Lava Mug Cake via Wife Mama Foodie

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21. Frosted Lemon Poppyseed Mug Cake via Feasting on Fruit

22. Carrot Cake English Muffin via Athletic Avocado

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23. German Chocolate Cake for One via Chocolate Covered Katie

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24. Paleo Cinnamon Roll in a Mug via The Iron You

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25. Healthy Single Serving Red Velvet Mug Cake via Desserts With Benefits

26. Single Serving Baked Thin Mint Mug Cake via Purely Twins

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27. Single-Serve Pumpkin Pecan Chocolate Chip Cake via A Clean Bake

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28. Sticky Orange and Ginger Cake via Including Cake

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29. One Minute Mocha Chocolate Cake via Chocolate Covered Katie

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30. “All For One” Cornbread via Foodie Fiasco

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31. Apple Pie Quinoa Flake Protein Muffin via Desserts with Benefits

Cherry White Chocolate Vegan Protein Cookies {6 Ingredients!}

July 4, 2016 by Bethany And Rachel 69 Comments

Craving something sweet after a tough workout? Make these White Chocolate Hazelnut Chai Vegan Protein Cookies! Only six ingredients and less than 20 minutes to make!

“This post is sponsored by Bob’s Red Mill on behalf of Sweat Pink Ambassadors. As always, all opinions are my own.”

After a tough workout when I’m all sweaty and feelin’ the burn, my muscles scream “FEED ME!” But sweet tooth is also shouting ” FEED ME!” It’s like an internal battle in my mind, and the sweet tooth usually wins.

I know I should usually reach for something high in protein, but when there are freshly baked cookies, I can’t say no. Ya feel me? Thought so.

But what if I could eat something that is high in protein and satisfies my sweet tooth? Yes please. And no, I’m not talking about those chewy protein bars that taste like fake chocolate, those are torture to the mouth.

I’m talking about these protein cookies that melt in your mouth, duh. Thanks to Bob’s Red Mill for providing me with their new amazing protein powders that are super duper tasty.

They are plant based protein mixed with chia and probiotics to feed your muscles with all the goodness they are longing for.

Here is a closer look at the benefits of Bob’s Red Mill Protein Powder:

20 grams plant-based protein per serving
11 grams of fiber per serving
Good source of ALA omega-3 (15% DV)
Excellent source of iron (35% DV)
Beneficial probiotics from chicory root
Vegan
Gluten-free
No artificial colors or flavors
Dissolves easily

For this recipe I used the Chai flavored, but there is also chocolate and vanilla that could be easily substituted. These cookies literally take less than 20 minutes to make, are gluten-free and vegan, only have six ingredients, and taste like dessert.

What could be better after pushing your body to it’s limits? It’s like the light at the end of the tunnel.

Hazelnut Chai Cherry Protein Cookies with White Chocolate

These protein cookies are full of chai-hazelnut flavor, studded with tart cherries and white chocolate, and are full of protein and fiber! You’ll never guess they are actually healthy and beneficial for your body! Only 6 ingredients and less then 20 minutes to make from start to finish!

Cherry White Chocolate Vegan Protein Cookies {6 Ingredients!}

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 12

Total Time 22

Servings 8 cookies

Ingredients

1/4 cup hazelnut butter you can sub any nut butter of choice!
1/4 cup almond milk
1/8 tsp. vanilla extract
1/3 cup Bob's Red Mill Chai Protein Powder you can sub any protein powder of choice!
1/4 cup dried tart cherries
1/4 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix hazelnut butter, almond milk, and vanilla until combined.
Add protein powder, and combine into a dough (it's easiest if you use your hands).
Fold in cherries and white chocolate.
Break into 8 pieces, and roll each into a ball. Press and flatten each onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until firm.
Let cool, and enjoy!
Adapted from this recipe

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EASY Frozen Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bites

June 30, 2016 by Bethany And Rachel 29 Comments

Craving a sweet frozen dessert? Make these easy but secretly healthy Frozen Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bites! They taste like ice cream!

*post updated 6/30/2016*

These little bites were originally posted almost two years ago! Wow, time flies, doesn’t it? These peanut butter banana bonbons are the highlight of many family get-togethers, everyone loves them!

I mean, how couldn’t you? Peanut butter-banana-chocolate perfection that’s frozen and coated in nuts and coconut. They taste like mini ice cream bites from heaven.

They’re super duper easy to make! All you gotta do is:

Slice bananas
Spread PB
Freeze for 15 minutes
Make chocolate
Dip slices in chocolate
Roll in nuts
Freeze for another 15 minutes
Eat!

Peanut Butter Banana Bites

These little frozen bites are the easiest dessert, and a total crowd pleaser! You’ll never believe that they are free of refined sugar! Also vegan and gluten-free with a paleo option!

Frozen Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bites

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 1

Servings 10 bites

Ingredients

1 ripe banana sliced
natural peanut butter/ almond butter for paleo
Chocolate sauce:
2 Tbsp. coconut oil melted
2 Tbsp. cocoa powder
2 tsp. maple syrup
crushed pistachios walnuts, flaxseeds
shredded toasted coconut

Instructions

Slice banana into slices and slather each piece with peanut butter.
place banana slices in freezer for 15 minutes, or until slightly frozen.
mix melted coconut oil with cocoa powder and maple syrup.
dip slightly frozen banana slices in chocolate sauce and coat with crushed nuts.
Place bonbons in freezer for about 30 minutes, or until frozen.
Enjoy!

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EASY Burrito bowl Stuffed Peppers {Paleo, Vegan + Whole 30 Options!}

June 28, 2016 by Bethany And Rachel 39 Comments

Healthy Burrito Bowl Stuffed Peppers are a delicious dinner that tastes exactly like a chipotle burrito bowl in pepper form! Also paleo, vegan and whole 30!

*Pictures and recipe updated 6/28/2016*

Today we are re-sharing one of our favorite and most-recipes of all-time: Burrito Bowl Stuffed Peppers!

We love (and many of you do too!) this recipe so much, so we knew it was time for an updated recipe and pictures for this easy dinner recipe.

I’m pretty sure we have made these stuffed peppers over 10 times since we first posted the recipe back in June of 2014 and for a good reason. These peppers are not only delicious, but they are extremely easy and simple to make.

The inspiration for these stuffed peppers came from our favorite chain restaurant, chipotle. Who doesn’t love a good burrito bowl? #amirightoramiright.

So it’s basically like a burrito bowl stuffed into a pepper instead of tortilla which saves carbs but who’s complaining? It’s got all the goods of a burrito bowl.

One of the biggest reasons, besides taste, of why this burrito bowl is so popular is that it can be adapted to meet any diet. Wanna make it paleo/whole 30? Just leave out black beans and corn.

Wanna make it vegan? Just use a meat replacement such as tempeh or tofu! Don’t have any dietary restrictions? Than make the original recipe. No matter what your diet is, you can enjoy a healthy and delicious meal!

Burrito Bowl Stuffed Peppers

These burrito bowl stuffed peppers are so easy to make and are made with real and healthy ingredients. They are a complete meal filled with nutritious veggies, healthy fats and lean protein.

Anyone who loves chipotle’s burrito bowls and Mexican food will absolutely love this hearty lower carb dinner that can also be paleo, vegan and whole 30 friendly!

EASY Burrito Bowl Stuffed Peppers

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Ingredients

1 small onion finely chopped
1 garlic clove finely chopped
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 pound ground meat use tempeh/tofu/meatless alternative for vegan option
4-6 bell peppers depending on how big they are
1/2 cup cooked corn leave out for paleo/whole30
1/2 cup black beans leave out for paleo/whole30
1/2 ripe avocado finely chopped
1/4 cup salsa
2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
juice of 1/2 lime
salt and pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400. Place onion and garlic in a frying pan coated with cooking spray over medium heat for about 3 minutes, add ground meat/vegan option and cumin and cook until browned, about 10 minutes. While meat is cooking, slice off tops of peppers and scoop out seeds, place on a baking sheet and spray with cooking spray, bake for about 15 minutes, or until tender. Once meat is cooled, add to a large bowl and mix with remaining ingredients (except peppers). Fill peppers with meat mixture and bake for 15 minutes.

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Easy Fudge: Lemon-Blueberry Muffin Freezer Fudge {Vegan, Paleo & GF}

June 26, 2016 by Bethany 55 Comments

Do you love blueberry muffins? Then make this easy fudge recipe that taste like lemon-blueberry muffin batter! Super simple to make and healthy! Also vegan, paleo and gluten-free!

I have never met a person who didn’t like blueberry muffins. I think it’s impossible to dislike them, they’re just sooooo good. My mom used to buy the huge bigger-than-your-face ones from Costco all the time. I would eat the whole entire one for breakfast nbd.

She would also buy the variety pack with all the different flavors, but it was always a competition for the blueberry muffin. Out of six muffins to choose from, Rachel, my brother and I always wanted the blueberry. Of course we could share it, but who does that? Little kids don’t like sharing their prized possessions.

I haven’t had a giant blueberry muffin in ages, and I caught myself dreaming of one the other night, literally. But i haven’t made a plain blueberry muffin recipe ever for the blog because #basic. So I opted for the same great flavor of blueberry muffin in fudge form. BOOYA.

This fudge taste like lemon-blueberry muffin batter with a tasty lemony crumble on top. Could fudge get any better than this? Nah man. Blueberry muffin fudge for the win.

Lemon-Blueberry Muffin Freezer Fudge

It’s hard to believe that this fudge recipe is healthier than a blueberry muffin! Made with cashew butter, coconut oil and maple syrup, this easy recipe is stored in the freezer. Pop them out whenever you need something sweet!

Lemon-Blueberry Crumble Muffin Fudge {Paleo, Vegan, GF}

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Ingredients

1 cup cashew butter or any nut butter
1/4 cup coconut oil melted
2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 Tbsp. lemon zest
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup fresh blueberries
1/4 cup nut meal
2 Tbsp. crushed nuts
1 Tbsp. coconut sugar
1/2 Tbsp. coconut oil melted
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. lemon zest

Instructions

In a large bowl combine cashew butter, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla, lemon juice and lemon zest. Carefully fold in blueberries, making sure that they don't burst.
Spread mixture evenly into a loaf pan/ small glass pan coated with cooking spray.
In a small bowl combine remaining ingredients for topping. Spoon on top.
Freeze mixture for 2-3 hours.
Slice into about 16 pieces.
Enjoy!
*Store in an air-tight container in freezer for up to one month
Adapted from Be Whole Be You

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EASY S’mores Chocolate Avocado Pudding {Vegan + Gluten-Free!}

June 20, 2016 by Rachel 34 Comments

No Campfire? No problem! This S’mores Chocolate Avocado Pudding is a delicious and healthy way to get your S’mores fix without the hassle. It takes only 5 minutes to make and is made with real and whole food ingredients. Also vegan and gluten-free!

So I’m pretty sure I’ve made more s’mores flavored foods than actual s’mores, cause hey, you can only really make real s’mores 1/4 of the year, unless you live in Hawaii in which case, I am so jealous!

Anyways, for my peeps who have got all 4 seasons, these s’mores flavored foods are for you. So far we’ve got a mug cake, cookies and protein bars. I kinda think that making traditional s’mores is a hassle.

I mean, you have to get the wood, arrange the wood, make a fire, toast the marshmallow, assemble the chocolate and graham cracker and then, you can eat a s’more. There are just too many steps involved and I’m not willing to wait that long.

Plus, I didn’t add in the possibility of getting marshmallow and chocolate all over yourself, which you know happens ALL the time when making s’mores.

This month’s Recipe Redux theme is to celebrate a fellow ReDuxer and great a recipe inspired by one of theirs! The inspiration for this new twist on chocolate avocado pudding came from this traditional version from Lindsay at The Lean Green Bean.

Now if you don’t know her blog, which I’m pretty sure you do because she has been killin’ it in the blogging community for a few years now, she runs a healthy living blog that focuses on simple and healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workout ideas and just pure awesomeness.

Now if y’all didn’t know, Lindsay’s blog was actually one of the reasons we started blogging. We discovered her blog in our junior year of high school and have been loyal readers since then. We are so thankful to have been encouraged to start a blog because of Lindsay’s incredible content!

Now of course we had to do something different with the already delicious chocolate pudding base, and by looking at the title, pictures and reading this, you already know that we created a s’mores twist on the classic cado’ puddin’.

S’mores Chocolate Avocado Pudding

Let’s get down to the description of this tasty summer-like dessert.

It’s extra thick, thanks to the wonderful ‘cados

Super rich from the dark cocoa powder

Perfectly sweet from banana and maple syrup

S’mores-like thanks to GF graham crackers, marshmallows and chawklate

So yeah, if you like s’mores but don’t like the hassle of making them and you like chocolate pudding too but ya tryin’ to be healthy, you MUST MAKE this!

S’mores Chocolate Avocado Pudding {Vegan + Gluten-Free!}

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Ingredients

1 ripe avocado (flesh only)
1 ripe banana
2-3 tbsp maple syrup
3 tbsp dark cocoa powder
2 tbsp almond milk
Toppings
graham crackers use your favorite vegan/gf brand
marshmallows can use vegan marshmallows
chocolate can use vegan

Instructions

Place all ingredients (excluding toppings) in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
Spoon pudding into 1-2 bowls and add toppings. Enjoy!

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Healthy Blueberry Strawberry Shortcake Mug Cake {Vegan + Gluten-Free!}

June 16, 2016 by Rachel 40 Comments

This Healthy Blueberry Strawberry Shortcake Mug Cake is a delicious, quick, easy-to-make and guilt-free dessert for one! Also vegan and gluten-free!

If you could think of a cake that screams SUMMER, what would you think of? Obviously there’s ice cream cake, but I believe strawberry shortcake is the epitome of an easy summer dessert cake.

A simple vanilla cake base filled with fresh whipped cream and piled with juicy strawberries; How could this get any better?

Let me tell ya friends, if strawberry shortcake was even simpler to make, made single serving and included bloobs in the mix, you’d swoon even more at this dessert. We all know how much I like to share, so hence the reason that I made this classic dessert single serving.😉

Also, I feel like blueberries are just as good (if not better) than strawberries, so they deserve to have time to shine here too.

Everybody has those days when they just need dessert, and they need it NOW and all to themselves. This blueberry strawberry shortcake is for those days, but also for any day. We all know how impatient people are, so we make recipes that fit the needs of these people.

If you have a good 3 minutes on hand, you should go and make this. All you gotta do is mix the ingredients, microwave for 1-2 minutes, slice in half, and top with the coconut cream and berries. No need to make a mess in the kitchen on a hot summer day, thank God!🙌

Blueberry Strawberry Shortcake Mug Cake

This simple easy-to-make Blueberry Strawberry Shortcake Mug Cake uses crushed gluten-free graham crackers and oat flour to create a vanilla-graham flavor that tastes like the classic summer dessert! Filled with whipped coconut cream and fresh summer berries, you won’t believe that its vegan, gluten-free and made in the microwave!

Blueberry Strawberry Shortcake Mug Cake {Vegan + Gluten-Free!}

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 1

Total Time 6

Servings 1 mug cake

Ingredients

Mug CAKE
1/4 cup oat flour
1 Gluten-Free Graham Cracker Sheet finely crushed
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp cinnamon
1 egg or flax egg
1/2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp almond milk
FILLING + TOPPING
vanilla greek yogurt/coconut cream
fresh strawberries and blueberries
crushed graham crackers

Instructions

Grease a ramekin/mug with oil/butter.Mix all ingredients for cake in a small bowl and spoon batter into mug. Microwave for 1-1:30 minutes, be careful it doesn't overflow. Let cool than cut in half and serving with filling and toppings.

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What’s your favorite summer dessert?

What’s your favorite way to eat berries!?

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EASY Mint Strawberry Avocado Salad With Citrus {6 Ingredients!}

June 11, 2016 by Rachel 41 Comments

This healthy Mint Strawberry Avocado Salad with Citrus is a delicious side to lunch or dinner filled with fresh summer produce! It’s so easy-to-make and only takes 5 minutes to put together. Also paleo, vegan and whole 30-friendly!

I swear I eat about 100000x more veggies and fruits in the summer….

Maybe that’s because our nearby fruit market (which I’ve said about before) is literally THE BEST ever! I’m talking $2.50 for 2 pints of fresh strawberries, $1 for 4 large cukes, and $1 for 2 avocados.

It’s one of those local places where the owners know you by name and give you the “valued customer” treatment. By that I mean, when you ask for 5 lbs of bananas, they give you 7 lbs for the same price.

You must understand why I get so sad when I go back to school because that means no more farmer’s market and no more cheap fresh produce 😔. But that’s why I go hard during summertime, to make up for all that loss during the school months which brings us here to this flavorful and fresh salad.

I love baking with produce and all, but my favorite way to enjoy the fresh and delicious flavors of summer produce is in raw, uncooked form like this Minty Strawberry Avocado Salad with Citrus. It’s literally the easiest thing you can possibly make and was inspired by this Grapefruit Corn and Mint Salad.

Minty Strawberry Avocado Salad With Citrus

This Salad is made up entirely of fresh produce such as:

Strawberries

Avocado

Cucumber

Grapefruit

Mint

Fresh lime juice

Making this salad the perfect burst of summer-in-your-mouth.

Make this healthy Minty Strawberry Avocado Salad as a flavorful side dish to your dinner or add some of your favorite protein for a filling lunch. You can even sub in oranges for grapefruit or zucchini for cucumber. This salad is paleo, vegan and whole-30 friendly making it suitable for everyone!

EASY Mint Strawberry Avocado Salad With Citrus {6 Ingredients!}

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Prep Time 5

Sitting time 15

Total Time 20

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

2 cucumbers finely diced
2 cups fresh strawberries quartered
1 avocado cubed
1 grapefruit chopped
juice of one lime
handful of fresh mint leaves chopped

Instructions

Mix all ingredients in a bowl and let sit for 15 minutes and serve!

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The BEST Flourless Dark Chocolate Zucchini Brownies {GF & Vegan Option}

June 7, 2016 by Bethany And Rachel 86 Comments

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!

*Pictures updated 6/2/2017*

I’m not gonna lie, I feel pretty basic posting this recipe.

Not that this recipe is that basic, but it’s not like our other recipes, which isn’t a bad thing. We love to let our creativity shine through sweet recipes and create unique and tasty flavor combinations, like here and here.

Simple and basic can be good sometimes, especially when it comes to something everything loves, brownies. Everyone loves a good brownie, especially when dense, moist (sorry I know you hate that word!) and fudgey.

The challenge was trying to create a flourless brownie that is both paleo and vegan friendly and doesn’t taste “healthy.” I don’t like to tell people that the food I make is “healthy” because there is a certain stereotype to healthy food that makes people believe that it tastes like cardboard, which is completely not true!

To us, healthy means being made with real and whole ingredients, not “low-fat” or “low-calorie” processed foods.

These brownies totally crush that “healthy” stereotype. We brought them in to our gym friends without tell them that these brownies are healthier than traditional brownies and they loved them. Some people even asked what boxed mix we used.

Dark Chocolate Fudge Zucchini Brownies

Many times gluten-free brownies are dry and are more cake-like. To solve that problem, these brownies have hidden veggies, aka grated zucchini to keep them dense and fudgey, not cakey.

The dark cocoa powder makes these brownies super rich and chocolatey while the chocolate glaze is the icing on the cake (so punny!).

These brownies are so rich and delicious that you won’t be able to tell that they are flourless, paleo, gluten-free and vegan! They will become your new favorite brownie recipe!

The BEST Flourless Dark Chocolate Zucchini Brownies

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Servings 9 brownies

Ingredients

1 cup almond butter
1 1/2 cups grated zucchini about 1 large or 2 small
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 egg or flax egg
1/4 cup dark cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 cup chocolate chips
Fudge Glaze
1/4 cup coconut oil melted
2 tbsp maple syrup
1/4 cup dark cocoa powder

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 and coat a 9x9 pan with cooking spray
Combine all brownie ingredients together in a large bowl and spread in pan
Bake for 30 minutes or until done and let cool
Fudge Glaze: combine all ingredients together and mix well, pour over brownies and let sit in the fridge until hardened

Adapted from this recipe

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