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Gluten-free Strawberry Coconut Bread

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I LOVE making and eating quick breads!  They are the perfect breakfast, snack and dessert all in one!  There are so many varieties, banana, pumpkin, ginger, carrot, zucchini, you name it, theres a quick bread for that.  Today I wanted to take another route and make a strawberry bread.  But not just a strawberry bread, coconut as well because coconut is good with almost any thing.  This loaf is beautiful, not just the pink color but the taste as well.  You will not believe that its gluten-free and has no added sugar!

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Gluten-free Strawberry Coconut Bread

  • 1 cup strawberries, chopped
  • 2 egg whites (flax eggs for vegan)
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 1 Tbsp. unrefined coconut oil ( such as Skinny & Co)
  • 1/4 tsp. coconut extract
  • 1 Cup brown rice flour
  • 1 Tbsp. chia seeds
  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 Tbsp. Toasted unsweetened coconut
  1.  Pre heat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a food processor, combine strawberries, egg whites, applesauce, coconut oil and coconut extract. Blend for about 20 seconds, or until mixture is smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, chia seeds, cinnamon and baking powder. Mix well.
  4. Add strawberry mixture to flour mixture and mix well.
  5. Spray cooking spray in a loaf pan and add batter. Top with toasted coconut and bake for about 20 minutes, or until bread is finished.
  6. Let cool for about 15 minutes and take out of loaf pan.
  7. Slice and Enjoy!

Serves 6-8 

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Health Benefits

  • Fiber
  • Healthy fats
  • Protein
  • Vitamins
  • Minerals
  • Antioxidants
  • Gluten-free
  • Dairy-free
  • Nut-free
  • All-natural
  • No added sugar
  • No preservatives
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian

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Pizza for Breakfast! : Peach Pie Breakfast Pizza

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Oatmeal is great for breakfast, but the same ole’ variations can get a little boring, let’s face it, sometimes we get tired of having oatmeal prepared the same way, day in day out! If you want to keep the great benefits of oatmeal, but want something different, you have come to the right place! This breakfast includes oatmeal, but in a totally different light, we’re talking PIZZA! I think I got your attention there! Yes, you can have pizza for breakfast, and not any pizza, but peach pie pizza! Now your probably wondering, how can that be healthy, well friends, this baby is made with only the healthy and cleanest ingredients, but don’t let that fool you, it tastes just as decadent and tasty as any other type of dessert pizza! 

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Peach Pie Breakfast Pizza

  • 1 cup oats
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/2 Tbsp. crushed pecans
  • 1 egg ( or flax egg)
  • 1/4 cup apple sauce 
  • 1 peach, sliced
  • 2 Tbsp. greek yogurt/ soy yogurt/ coconut yogurt
  • 1/2 Tbsp. raisins
  • 1/2 Tbsp. pecans
  1. Preheat to 350 degrees.
  2. Place oats, cinnamon, vanilla, pecans, egg and apple sauce into a bowl.  Mix well.
  3. Place parchment paper over top of a cooking sheet. Add oats on top of parchment paper and form into round crust.  Bake for 10 minutes, or until golden.
  4. Let crust cool, then add remaining ingredients for the toppings.
  5. Enjoy!

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Health Benefits

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

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Chai- Spiced Banana Bread Pancakes

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I get it, I’m a bit obsessed with pancakes, but there are so many possibilities, so many flavors, i just can’t get over it! So this week’s version of pancakes is something after my own heart, Chai-Banana Bread Pancakes. You may  be thinking, yea I love banana bread, but what is chai doing in there? Well my friends, chai does something to these pancakes that is just magical, the spiced tea blends with the banana flavor and gives the pancakes that extra UMPHHH that sets them apart from other pancakes! Banana and Chai are a match made in culinary heaven! So Whip up this batch of  unique deliciousness and you will never question the addition of chai and banana ever again.

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Chai-Spiced Banana Bread Pancakes

  • 2 cups oat flour
  • 2 extra ripe bananas
  • 2 egg whites or 1 flax egg
  • 1 1/2 cups of hot chai tea( just steep a chai tea bag in 1 1/2 cups of hot water for about 3 minutes)
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

1. Combine all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth, about 1 minute

2. Heat a griddle/pan on medium heat, spoon pancakes on griddle and flip when golden on each side (makes about 16 pancakes or 4 servings)

3. Let cool and top with banana slices, chocolate chips, maple syrup or whatever you desire

4. Enjoy!

4 (hefty) servings

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Health Benefits

  • Dairy-free
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • nut-free
  • Gluten-free
  • 100% clean
  • Fiber
  • Low Glycemic Carbs
  • Vitamins
  • Minerals
  • Antioxidants
  • All-natural 
  • No added sugar
  • Non-GMO

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Colorful Papaya Avocado Slaw

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I love a nice refreshing summer salad.  One with lots of colorful fruit and a light tangy dressing.  I have only tried papaya once and fell in love with its honey-like sweetness at first bite.  It pairs well with the tang from the lemon juice and balsamic vinegar.  This is the perfect picnic salad, with only a few ingredients and takes only a few minutes to assemble.  Make this before summer ends, you will regret it if you don’t!

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Colorful Papaya Avocado Slaw

  • 1 10 oz. bag broccoli slaw
  • 1 cup papaya, chopped
  • 1/2 avocado, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1/2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.  Mix well.
  2. Enjoy!

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Health Benefits

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

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DIY Healthy Gourmet Popcorn: Peanut Butter Chocolate Crunch Popcorn

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I have a little bit of magic for you today, something peanut-buttery, Chocolatley, Crunchy,  fluffy in your mouth, and perfectly healthy and clean at the same time.  Can you guess what it is? There, I got ya! You don’t even have a clue, but the answer is my newest creation, Peanut-Butter Chocolate Crunch Popcorn, so decadent, so sweet, so tasty, you wouldn’t even guess that it is sugar-free, preservative-free, all natural, 100% clean, and super-duper simple to make, now that’s magic!

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Crunch Popcorn

  • 8 cups freshly popped plain popcorn
  • 2 Tbsp. coconut oil
  • 2 Tbsp. peanut butter
  • 2 Tbsp. slivered almonds

Chocolate drizzle

  • 1 Tbsp. coconut oil
  • 1 Tbsp. cocoa powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp. honey
  1. Melt coconut oil and peanut butter in microwave for about 30 seconds, or until fully melted.
  2. Mix peanut butter mixture  and almonds into popcorn.  Mix thoroughly, or until each piece is evenly coated.
  3. For the chocolate sauce, melt coconut oil in microwave for about 30 seconds, or until fully melted.  Stir in cocoa powder and honey.
  4. Drizzle chocolate on top of popcorn.
  5. Enjoy!

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Health Benefits

  • Whole grains
  • Fiber 
  • Protein
  • Healthy fats
  • 100 % clean
  • All-natural
  • No added sugar
  • No preservatives
  • Gluten-free
  • Dairy-free
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian

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Tasty Clean-Eating Dessert: Caramel Apple Napoleons

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The three best flavor combinations are as follows: Peanut Butter and Chocolate, Blueberry and Lemons, and the best of all, Caramel and apples! I haven’t done a recipe with this amazing combo before so I thought I’d give it a shot! But I wondered, what can I make that is unique, healthy and tasty??? Did some thinking and came up with the idea of incorporating these flavors into a Napoleon-style cake, and boy was that a great idea! A napoleon is like a mini-layered cake, but this one, of course is 100% clean, all-natural, no-sugar-added, and a million percent out-of-this-world delicious! So if your looking to make something sweet,cinnamon, caramel, and crunchy, you’ve got yourself a true winner!

 

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Caramel Apple Napoleons

Crust

  • 2/3 cup oat flour
  • 1/3 cup oats
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 Tbsp. honey/agave nectar
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 1 egg white, whisked (or flax egg for vegan)
  • 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract

Filling

  • 1 small apple, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 raisins, soaked in water for 2 hours
  • 1/2 greek yogurt/ soy yogurt/coconut cream
  • 1 Tbsp. crushed walnuts
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Combine all ingredients for crust in a medium bowl.  Stir well, or until mix is completely combined and smooth.
  3. Spray cooking spray on a jelly roll pan.  Spread crust mixture thin on bottom of pan.Bake for about 20 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.
  4. Combine apple and cinnamon in a small bowl and microwave for about 3 minutes, or until apples are soft.
  5. Drain the raisins and place in a food processor.  Blend for about 30 seconds, or until raisins are a paste.
  6. Let crust cool and cut into 6 even rectangles.
  7. To assemble place on rectangle on the bottom then layer with greek yogurt (about 2 Tbsp.) and apples.  Then top with another rectangle with more greek yogurt and apples.  Then add another rectangle and add caramel (raisins) and walnuts on top.
  8. Repeat with remaining ingredients for the second napoleon.
  9. Enjoy!

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 Health Benefits

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

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Pan-Fried Pineapple Fritters

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Everything is better fried. Period. Fried snickers bars, ice cream, Peanut butter cups…. the list goes on and on, and so do our waistlines. Fried anything is extremely unhealthy! All of that greasy oil and crunchy coating only worsens your health! So if you like fried anything (who doesn’t) I have got some great news for you! Pan-fried Pineapple Fritters are my latest(and greatest!) creation! They look like they have been deep-fried, taste like it, smell like it, but they aren’t! They are so good for you, not an ounce of butter, oils, sugar, or trans-fats! These babies taste like they have been freshly made at the county fair! No joke! These fritters have a crispy outside layer, and when you bite into them you get a doughy, sweet juicy, and irresistible taste! Pan-frying the fritters allows you to make something that seems bad for you be healthy! So skip the fried anything at the next state fair and instead make these fritters, you will be impressed, for certain!

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Pan-Fried Pineapple Fritters

  • 1 pineapple, cored and cut into rings
  • 1 1/2 cups oat flour
  • 1/4 cup. coconut flour
  • 1 1/2 cups almond milk
  • 1 Tbsp. agave nectar/ honey
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp.cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  1. Combine oat flour, coconut flour, baking powder and cinnamon in a medium bowl.  Add remaining ingredients and mix until batter is smooth and blended well.
  2. Spray a skillet with cooking spray and place on medium heat.
  3. Dip pineapple rings into batter and coat well.  Place in skillet.
  4. Cook until the one side is brown and then flip to the other side, about 45 seconds each side.
  5. Repeat with remaining pineapple.
  6. Let cool and enjoy with some whipped coconut cream and fresh cherries!

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Health Benefits

  • Fiber
  • Vitamins
  • Minerals
  • Antioxidants
  • 100% clean
  • No added sugar
  • No preservatives
  • All-natural
  • Low-fat
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian

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Yummy Paleo Breakfast:Cinnamon Apple and Pumpkin Butter Custard Muffin Cup

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Let me tell ya, these muffins rock my world!!!  They taste like mini apple pies but with a pumpkin butter twist! So yummy and simple to make! Made with coconut flour, these are paleo, gluten free, vegan, vegetarian and whole 30 approved!!!  These can be your new favorite breakfast, just pop them in the microwave( or not) for 30 seconds and enjoy with a mug of joe and your good to go!! 

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Cinnamon Apple and Pumpkin Butter Custard Muffin Cups

  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 1/8 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup almond milk
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 3 egg whites, whisked (or flax egg for vegan)
  • 1 Tbsp. no sugar added pumpkin butter (I used kauffmans)
  • 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
  • one apple,chopped
  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. Combine dry ingredients in a bowl, mix well.
  3. In a seperate bowl, combine wet ingredients, mix well.
  4. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until batter is smooth and equally blended.
  5. Place batter equally among 6 muffin cups lined with cupcake liners.
  6. combine apple with cinnamon and place on top of batter.
  7. Bake for about 40 minutes, or until muffins are done (they should be a little soft in the middle).
  8. Enjoy!

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Health Benefits

  • Fiber
  • No added Sugar
  • No preservatives
  • All-natural
  • Paleo
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Whole 30
  • 100% clean

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Teriyaki Pineapple Stuffed Acorn Squash

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Stuffed anything is always the best! Stuffed zucchini, eggplant, mushrooms peppers, the possibilities are endless (made stuffed versions of all of these . I mean i’m kinda obsessed with stuffing veggies that are already delicious with even more amazing fillings. Not quite sure of how I came up with this idea, but I’m pretty glad I did! It’s kinda like Autumn and Asian cuisine had a baby, a very sweet and savory delicious child! The flavors in this come together wonderfully, just like a perfect harmony! Make your taste buds happy and go ahead and prepare this dish!

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Teriyaki Pineapple Stuffed Acorn Squash

  • 2 acorn squash, cut in halves
  • 1 lb lean turkey or tempeh (for vegan/vegetarian option)
  • 1 cup pineapple, chopped
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 2 green peppers, chopped

Teriyaki sauce

  • 1/4 cup fresh pineapple juice 
  • 1 Tbsp. gluten free/gmo/low-sodium free soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp. sesame seeds
  • Salt and pepper
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Fill two glass pans with one inch of water and place two squash halves in each pan face down.  Bake for about 40 minutes, or until squash is soft.
  3. In a stir fry pan on medium heat, combine turkey and onions.  Cook for about 7 minutes, and then add pineapple and peppers.  Cook for about 5 more minutes,or until meat is fully cooked and onions are browned. 
  4. In a small bowl, add all ingredients for sauce and mix well.  Combine with turkey mixture and mix well.
  5. Fill cooked squash halves with turkey mixture and bake for about 15 minutes, or until tops are slightly browned.
  6. Enjoy!!

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Heath Benefits

  • Protein
  • Fiber
  • Vitamins and Minerals
  • Antioxidants
  • 100% clean
  • Paleo
  • Whole 30
  • Vegan/Vegetarian (if tempeh is used)
  • Gluten-free
  • Dairy-free
  • All-natural
  • No preservatives
  • No added sugar

Easy Summer Dessert: Peaches and Coconut Cream Cobbler

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Looking for an easy summer dessert that is delicious and healthy?  Well look no further my friend!  This dessert is super easy and can be made in less than 10 minutes!!  You have the choice to either use the grill or the microwave, but both methods are equally tasty!  Peaches and cream is a classic, as well as peach cobbler, so why not combine the two??  And the results are amazing!  Not to mention this dessert is a healthy alternative to other unhealthy summer desserts but tastes just amazing if not better!!!

 

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Peaches and Coconut Cream Cobbler

Serves 4 (1 peach halve each)

  • 2 Peaches, halved, pitted and hollowed out
  • 1/3 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 Tbsp. cashews, soaked in water for at least 3 hours 
  • 1 Tbsp. maple syrup or agave nectar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • cinnamon

Crumb Topping

  • 1/4 cup oats
  • 2 Tbsp. sliced almonds
  • 1/2 Tbsp. maple syrup or agave nectar
  1. Sprinkle peach halves with cinnamon and microwave them for about 45 seconds, or grill for a few minutes, until there are grill marks (leave out for raw vegan).
  2. Drain cashews. In a food processor, combine cashews, coconut milk, maple syrup and vanilla extract.  Blend for about 30 seconds, or until mixture is smooth.
  3. Spoon coconut mixture into hollowed out peach halves.
  4. Combine oats, almonds and maple syrup.  Stir until mixture is equally coated with maple syrup.
  5. Add crumb topping to peach halves.
  6. Enjoy!!

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Health Benefits

  • Fiber
  • Healthy fats
  • All-natural
  • No sugar added
  • No preservatives
  • 100% clean
  • Vegan
  • Raw vegan (leaving out the grilling step)
  • Gluten-free
  • Dairy-free
  • Vitamins, minerals, antioxidants

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