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Apple Pie Breakfast Pizza

November 22, 2014 by Bethany And Rachel 24 Comments

What’s not to love about apple pie? I mean, the soft, cinnamon and sweet apples with a crunchy golden crust, pure bliss. But all of the sugar, fat, and calories are a big no-no in my book, so why not enjoy the taste of apple pie with real cooked apples with cinnamon on top of a breakfast pizza? Life just got so much more exciting! It’s love at first bite, so sweet, soft, and tasty, the way apple pie should be on top of a chewy, golden oatmeal crust. All natural, all good, all tasty, which is everything you could imagine and more!

Apple Pie Breakfast Pizza

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Ingredients

Apple Pie Breakfast Pizza
1 cup oats
1 egg of flax egg
1/4 cup apple sauce
1/8 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
Toppings
1 apple sliced and baked in microwave with cinnamon
1 Tbsp. chopped walnuts
2 Tbsp. greek yogurt/ soy yogurt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine ingredients except toppings in a bowl. Blend well and place on a cooking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spoon into a circle pizza crust shape. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until crust is done.
Add toppings onto crust.
Enjoy!

Health Benefits

Fiber
Protein
Healthy fats
All natural
No preservatives
No added sugar
Vitamins
Minerals
Antioxidants
100% clean
Vegan
Vegetarian

Strawberry Chocolate Mousse Oatmeal

November 8, 2014 by Bethany And Rachel 2 Comments

Chocolate is great, Strawberries are tasty, but you know whats even better? When they are combined into a delicious, creamy and sweet breakfast! This hearty breakfast is a take on a favorite dessert, chocolate mousse! Yes there is avocado in it, but you can’t taste it, it’s just there to make the oatmeal extra thick and crispy with added antioxidants! You can literally have chocolate mousse for breakfast anyway and still be eating clean and healthy! Full of vitamins, minerals, healthy fats and filling fiber, this breakfast will trick your mind into thinking that you are eating a decadent dessert, but your body will now the truth! So if you want to nourish your body but don’t want to give up on your sweet tooth, this is the perfect breakfast for you!

Strawberry Chocolate Mousse Oatmeal

1/2 cup oats, cooked in water/almond milk
1 1/2 Tbsp. avocado
3 Tbsp. chopped strawberries
1 tsp. unrefined coconut oil (like Skinny & Co)
1 Tbsp. cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp. maple syrup/ agave/honey

Place avocado, strawberries, coconut oil, cocoa powder and maple syrup in a food processor. Blend for about 20 seconds, or until mixture is smooth.
Add strawberry mixture to cooked oats. Stir well, or until mixture is equally distributed.
Top with more strawberries and cocoa nibs, if desired.
Enjoy!

Health Benefits

Fiber
Healthy fats
No processed sugar
No preservatives
All-natural
100% clean
Vitamins
Minerals
Antioxidants
Vegan
Vegetarian
Gluten-free
Dairy-free

Pancake Mix Apple Cinnamon Rolls

October 27, 2014 by Bethany And Rachel 27 Comments

Making Cinnamon Rolls just got a whole lot easier and tastier with these #healthy Pancake Mix Apple Crumble Cinnamon Rolls!

I’ve been longing to make healthy cinnamon rolls for a while. After I was lucky to receive the amazing Kodiak pancake mix (Product Review Coming Soon!), I knew this was my calling. Using this amazing mix for baking is incredibly easy! It’s not just for pancakes and waffles, you can literally bake anything with this, cakes, cookies, cinnamon rolls, you name it! These cinnamon rolls are the perfect fall breakfast/dessert! Its basically like cinnamon rolls and apple crumble fell in love and had a baby! But don’t feel guilty eating these, they are refined sugar-free and healthy!

Apple Crumble Cinnamon Rolls

3 cups any flavor kodiak cakes pancake/waffle mix (I used whole wheat oat and honey)
1 egg, beaten or flax egg for vegan
3/4 cup non-dairy milk
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract

Filling

1 apple, finely chopped
1 Tbsp. coconut sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2 Tbsp. coconut oil
1 Tbsp. coconut sugar
1/4 tsp. cinnamon

Crumble Topping

1/2 cup oats
1/2 apple finely chopped
1/2 Tbsp. agave/ honey/maple syrup
1/2 Tbsp. coconut sugar

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In a large bowl combine pancake mix, egg, milk and vanilla. Mix well until a dough forms.
In a separate bowl, combine chopped apple, 1 Tbsp. coconut sugar and 1/2 tsp. cinnamon.
Turn dough onto lightly floured surface (you can use pancake mix) and knead lightly.
Use a rolling pin to roll out dough into an even large rectangle .
Spread coconut oil, remaining coconut sugar and cinnamon on one side of rolled out dough.
Add Filling, making sure to spread evenly throughout.
Roll dough tightly and cut into 12-16 pieces.
Spray cooking spray on a baking sheet and add rolls.
For crumble, combine all ingredients in a bowl and spread over top rolls.
Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until done.
Enjoy!

Health Benefits:

Kodiak Cakes Mix:

Whole-grain
No added fat
No cholesterol
Sugar-free
All-natural
No preservatives
No processed ingredients
High in Fiber and Protein
Contains 15 % of daily calcium

Recipe as a Whole:

All natural
No preservatives
No processed ingredients
Refined sugar-free
Clean
High fiber
Full of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals
Vegetarian
Can be vegan
Whole-grains
Can be vegan

Sweet Potato “Egg” Muffins

October 25, 2014 by Bethany And Rachel 10 Comments

Today for breakfast I wasn’t in the normal “sweet-tooth” mood that I usually am in, I wanted something savory in muffin-form! So what better to make than an “egg” muffin, meaning tofu instead of real eggs for all those vegans out there. These did just the trick to quiet my early-morning hunger! You can totally substitute real eggs though, it would be just as tasty! These muffins are very satisfying and filled with lean protein as well as veggies! Perfect for an on-the-go kind of morning if these are made-ahead and stored in the fridge or freezer!

Sweet Potato “Egg” Muffins

1 large sweet potato, baked and peeled
1 12 0z. block of silken tofu
1 tomato, chopped
1 cup spinach
2 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped
1/4 tsp. paprika
salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cut sweet potato in fifths. Spray cooking spray in 5 muffin tins. Press each piece of sweet potato into one muffin cup. Press down with a fork until each piece covers the bottom and sides.
Bake for about 20 minutes, or until sweet potatoes become browned.
In a food processor, combine tofu, spinach, basil, paprika, salt and pepper. Blend for about 20 seconds, or until mixture is smooth.
stir in chopped tomatoes. Add mixture to sweet potato cups and bake for another 15 minutes.

Health Benefits

Fiber
Protein
Vitamins
Minerals
Antioxidants
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Paleo
Whole 30
100% clean
All natural
No preservatives
No added sugar

New York Naturals Kale Chips Product Review!

October 23, 2014 by Bethany And Rachel Leave a Comment

Man oh man do I love kale chips! Like potato chips they are so addicting, but unlike potato chips they are actually healthy! I was extremely lucky to receive a package full of New York Natural’s Products! So many different flavors of chips, crackers, granola and cookies all made with kale! These products are handmade with the highest quality ingredients! I love that this company takes Kale to a whole new level! Kale has never tasted so good! They are all raw, vegan, kosher, dairy-free, gluten-free and Paleo friendly and are made by dehydrating slowly at below 115 degrees so they are packed with enzymes and nutrients! All of their products are high in vitamin K and A, iron and fiber as well as extremely delicious!

Heres what I recieved!

4 containers of Kale chips
4 containers of Greenola
2 bags of Kale Crackers
2 Kale Cookies

Kale Chips

Bombay Ranch: My favorite, has the most perfect “ranch” flavor. I actually prefer these over the potato chip version!
Vegan Cheese: Love that this actually has a great cheesy flavor, thanks to nutritional yeast! love the crunch!
Spicy Miso: I really enjoyed this unique flavor! It has just the right amount of spice, making it easy to handle. Totally delicious!
Sea Salt and Vinegar: This one is such a classic! A perfect healthy substitute for sea salt and vinegar potato chips. I would actually prefer these over the potato chips! They are that good!

I am so glad that I can actually pronounce all of the ingredients of these! It’s only made with natural wholesome ingredients which transfer into the amazing flavors of each type! I love that I am getting vital nutrients into my body while enjoying a delicious snack!

Greenola: Pretty much Granola made with kale instead of oats, don’t be fooled, its insanely delicious!

Spirulina Crunch: Made with spirulaina and contains pineapple, coconut and sunflower seeds! I love this combo, it’s very uniques
Cranberry Nut Crunch: Talk about huge clusters of granola! This one contains massive clusters with cranberries and walnuts, I loved sprinkling this on my yogurt! This was my fav!
Raisin Coconut: This one was extremely delicious, I loved the combo of all of the nuts and seeds in this! Perfect for an on-the-go breakfast or snack! This one contains cashews, almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds!
Cherry Chia: I loved the cherry flavor in this one! I love how there are big pieces of dried cherries as well as chia seeds for extra crunch!

Again, I am extremely impressed with all of the ingredients, perfect fueling whole ingredients that will only do your body good! This list can’t be beat!

Kale Crackers

crunchy crackers filled with seeds and bold flavor!

Cheezy Dill: These were amazing! I love the strong cheese flavor which was balanced out by a subtle hint of dill!

Sweet Chipotle: Loved these so much! I love the slightly spicy heat of the chipotle! The flavor was strong, but not over-powereing! These were my favorite!

Great ingredients, all natural, perfectly healthy

Kale Cookies

Don’t freak out, these tasted great! I didn’t think kale would taste good in a cookie, but I was pleasantly surprised! Loved the surplus of chocolate chip and raisins in these! Made with simple and whole ingredients, you can have your cookie and eat it too!

Chocolate Chip: Soft and fluffy texture! Lots of chocolate chips! perfectly sweetened! Loved the crunch of the nuts

Oatmeal Raisin: Lots of raisin! perfectly sweetened, liked the crunch of walnuts and cashews as well as the hint of cinnamon!

Totally recommend these to anyone who loves kale in any form, or basically anyone because you don’t have to like kale to like these products! This company takes Kale to a whole new level! Kale has never tasted so good! Click HERE to get some amazing kale products!

Nutty Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Breakfast Bake

September 15, 2014 by Rachel 2 Comments

No it’s not oatmeal, no it’s not pumpkin bread, it’s called a Pumpkin Breakfast Bake. A happy medium between the 2 favorites of mine, perfect for this fall weather and the upcoming pumpkin craze. It’s everything pumpkin bread is, fluffy, hearty, and delicious, with an extra “oomph” of the chocolate chips and crunchy nuts! I’ll admit it, Im a huge fan of pumpkin, I have it year-round, not just in autumn. If you want the taste of pumpkin bread but you don’t have the patience for baking it, make this single serving chocolate chip pumpkin bread in a mug and it will satisfy your cravings, trust me.

Nutty Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread Breakfast Bake

1/3 cup oats
2.5 tbsp coconut flour
1 egg white or flax egg
3 Tbsp. canned Pumpkin
3/4 cup water or almond milk
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp chocolate chips
1 tbsp crushed nuts (i used a mixture of almonds, pistachios, cashews and pecans!)

1. Mix everything together in a bowl and microwave for about 3-5 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. 2. Top with more nuts and chocolate chips if desired! 3. Enjoy!

Health benefits:

PUMPKIN:

Beta-carotene
Fiber
Vitamin A
Reduces bad cholesterol
Aids in production of seratonin
Iron

RECIPE AS A WHOLE:

Can be vegan
Fiber
Healthy fats
Antioxidants
100% clean
No added sugar
All natural
Non-GMO
Vitamins and minerals

Coconut Banana Fritters

August 8, 2014 by Bethany And Rachel 2 Comments

Looking for a sweet little dessert that won’t make you feel guilty eating it? Well here it is! Coconut banana fritters are super-easy to make and don’t require much effort. They are very sweet nut contain not added sugar so you won’t have a sugar overload. All natural sweetness is the trick in making this dessert taste amazing! There is no room for artificial ingredients or preservatives in this dessert because they are not needed! These babies are as clean as can be, so there is no guilt when you pop one in your mouth! All you will taste is coconut banana deliciousness!

Coconut Banana Fritters

3-4 bananas, sliced ( 3 large or 4 small)
2 Tbsp. coconut flour
1/2 cup almond-coconut milk( any milk is fine)
1/4 tsp. coconut extract
1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut

Combine flour, milk and coconut extract in a bowl. Mix well.
Place coconut on a small plate. Dip banana slices in batter then roll in coconut. Repeat with remaining slices.
Coat a skillet with coconut oil and place on medium-low heat. Add fritters, flipping to the other side when brown.
Let cool and Enjoy!

Health Benefits

Fiber
Healthy fats
Vitamins
Minerals
Antioxidants
All natural
No preservatives
No added sugar
No artificial ingredients
Vegan
100% clean
Vegetarian
Gluten-free
Paleo
Whole-30
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free

Caffeinated Bliss: Banana Java Chip Whoopie Pies

August 6, 2014 by Bethany And Rachel 1 Comment

I was trying to think “outside of the box” today, I wanted to make something i’ve never made before. So the first thought that came to mind was Whoopie Pies, and the second thing that I thought of was coffee! So i managed to put two and two together to create a Banana-Java Chip Whoopie Pie! Believe me, they are incredible! The “cookies” taste like chocolate-chip banana bread while the filling had a creamy and rich mocha flavor to it! The flavors complement each other very nicely, you may wonder why you have never have banana, chocolate and coffee all in one, just like I did! Plus these babies are uber healthy for ya, you can have for dessert or breakfast, it doesn’t matter because they will only do your body good!

Banana Java Chip Whoopie Pies

Makes 6 whoopie pies

2 cups oat flour
1/3 cup brown rice flour
2 eggs ( or flax egg)
1/4 cup coffee
2 tsp. baking powder
2 ripe bananas, mashed
36 chocolate chips

Filling

1 12.3 oz box firm tofu
1 Tbsp. coffee granules
1 Tbsp. cocoa powder
3 Tbsp. agave nectar/honey

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
combine all ingredients for the whoopie pies ( excluding chocolate chips). Mix well.
Line a cooking sheet with parchment paper. Spoon mixture into 12 equal patties ( they should be like cookies). Press 3 chocolate chips onto each pie. Bake for 10 minutes, or until golden.
For filling, place all ingredients in a food processor. Blend for about 10 seconds, or until mixture is smooth.
Let cookies cool, then add tofu mixture on top. Sandwich with another cookie. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Enjoy!

Health Benefits

Fiber
Protein
All natural
No preservatives
No processed sugar
No artificial ingredients
100% clean
Vitamins
Minerals
Antioxidants
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Vegan
Vegetarian

Strawberry Lemon-Cream Pie Breakfast Pizza

August 5, 2014 by Bethany And Rachel 21 Comments

I can’t help but continue to make breakfast pizza! It’s just so easy, tasty and a healthy breakfast treat, I can’t stop, it’s an addiction! But today I made a version of my mother’s favorite pie, lemon cream pie with the addition of strawberries! Yum! :) Pizza for breakfast is just so awesome, it’s so much more satisfying when you can eat food with your hands! Not to mention the taste of this pizza, creamy, lemony, and sweetness right at your finger tips!

Strawberry Lemon Cream Pie Breakfast Pizza

Serves 1-2 ( one hungry person )

1 cup oats
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 cup apple sauce
1 egg ( or flax egg)

Toppings

1/2 greek yogurt (vanilla or plain mixed with sweetener)/ soy yogurt
1 Tbsp. lemon zest
1 Tbsp. crushed walnuts
3 Tbsp. sliced strawberries

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine all ingredients in a bowl ( not including toppings). Blend well and spoon into a crust shape onto a cooking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until oats are done.
Top with toppings.

Health benefits

Fiber
Protein
Healthy fats
Vitamins
Minerals
Antioxidants
All natural
No preservatives
No added sugar
No artificial ingredients
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
100% clean
Vegan
Vegetarian

Lemon-Blueberry Larabar Cookie Cups

August 4, 2014 by Bethany And Rachel Leave a Comment

I am always in need of an afternoon-pick-me-up. I usually grab a protein bar or granola bar if I know I will be gone awhile. While bars hold me over when hunger strikes, they aren’t the best thing for me. I used to eat the “healthy” protein bars that were chocolate covered and contain artificial flavors and ingredients. How did I not know that these bars had the same nutrition value as a candy bar? Luckily I was fortunate enough to be send a few flavors of the wonderful Larabars! All natural ingredients and no artificial flavors in this jam-packed goodness. They only contain few ingredients, and I can pronounce every single one! Buy them now and replace them with your go-to snacks. My favorite flavors are blueberry muffin and chocolate chip cookie dough, but I’m sure all the flavors are just as amazing!

Lemon-Blueberry Larabar Cookie Cups

Makes 2 cookie cups

1 blueberry muffin larabar
3 Tbsp. cashews, soaked in water for at least 1 hour
2 Tbsp. fresh blueberries
1 tsp. lemon juice

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
spray cooking spray in 2 mini muffin cups. Cut bar in half and smash one into each muffin cup. Press down into muffin cup until equal thickness throughout. Bake for 12 minutes, or until cups become golden.
In a food processor, combine drained cashews, blueberries and lemon juice. Blend until mixture is smooth.
Take cookie cups out of muffin tin when cooled. Spoon in cashew mixture.
Sprinkle lemon zest on top, if desired.
Enjoy!

Health Benefits

Fiber
Protein
Healthy Fats
Non-GMO
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
All natural
No preservatives
No processed sugar
100% clean
Vegan
Vegetarian
Paleo

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Apple Pie Breakfast Pizza

Apple Pie Breakfast Pizza

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