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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

Grain-free Basil Garlic Drop Biscuits

November 3, 2014 by Bethany And Rachel 8 Comments

I don’t care how healthy I eat, every time I go to a restaurant and they serve bread for an appetizer you know I’m gonna grab a piece! Especially if its a italian restaurant and they have garlic bread! I’ve been loving making grain-free bread, so I totally wanted to go savory and make some sort of dinner rolls! They are semi-garlicky, semi-basily and a whole lotta flavorful! Add some cheese if you desire, and make these for your next dinner party! Free of grain and guilt!

Grain-free Basil Garlic Drop Biscuits

Makes 8-10 biscuits

2 cups flaxseed meal (ground flax seed)
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. dries basil
1/4 tsp. sea salt
1/4 tsp. ground pepper
2 Tbsp. shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
3 eggs, or 4 egg whites, beaten
1/4 cup non-dairy milk
1 Tbsp. finely chopped garlic
1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl combine flaxseed meal, baking soda, salt, pepper and cheese. Mix well.
In a separate bowl combine eggs and milk. Add to flaxseed mixture, stirring well.
In a small saucepan on low heat, add olive oil and garlic and and stir until brown, about 1-2 minutes.
Add garlic into batter and stir well, making sure garlic is evenly distributed.
Spray cooking spray on a cooking sheet and drop batter by the spoonfuls into about 8-10 biscuits.
Brush olive oil on tops of biscuits and sprinkle with more basil and cheese, if desired.
Bake for about 15 minutes, or until done.
Enjoy!

Health Benefits:

Flaxseed:

High in omega-3 fats
High in fiber
Adequate protein
Contains Lignans: plant estrogens that are beneficial for your health

Recipe as a whole:

No preservatives
No processed ingredients
Grain-free
Dairy-free (without cheese)
Gluten-free
Vegetarian
Paleo (without cheese)
High fiber
Healthy fats
Low-glycemic
adequate protein
Clean

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!

Apricot Baklava Oatmeal

October 10, 2014 by Bethany And Rachel 15 Comments

I love making up different and unique variations of oatmeal! I eat it almost every day, so I like to have a little variety! I couldn’t go to sleep last night, so I was dreaming about different flavors of oatmeal I could make (not normal I know)! I thought about my favorite desserts, and that idea led me too baklava. So sweet, crunchy and delicious, this dessert is so satisfying for a sweet tooth! I also remembered about the overripe apricots in my fridge, so I came up with this variation! Who would have thought that apricots and baklava go hand in hand? Well thank God I did, because this here is an oatmeal winner!

Apricot Baklava Oatmeal

1/2 cup oats, cooked in almond milk
1 Tbsp. crushed walnuts
1 Tbsp. crushed pistachios
1 Tbsp. raisins
1 apricot, sliced
1/2 Tbsp. honey
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. cinnamon

Place apricot in a bowl with cloves and cinnamon. Microwave for 2 minutes.
Combine oats with apricot and remaining ingredients. Stir well and drizzle with honey.
Enjoy!

Health Benefits

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

P28 Products Review + Recipe!

September 25, 2014 by Bethany And Rachel 27 Comments

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WOW is all I can say about P28 products! Super high in protein with no artificial flavors or ingredients. I was lucky enough to receive a sample of a bagel, flatbread, toast, and all flavors of their nut butters.

Nut Butters

All are the same amount of calories and fat as regular pb (about 200 cals and 13 fat grams), but a heck of alot more protein (14 grams) per 2 Tbsp.

All these flavors were AMAZING! They are so unique and creative and jam-packed with flavor!

Different flavors:

White Chocolate Peanut Butter: OMG I think I just died and went to heaven! Definitely the best flavored pb I’ve ever had. Just the right amount of white chocolate without being overpowering.

Original Blend: This one has to be tied with the white chocolate pb for the best flavored pb I’ve ever had. It is basically tastes like cinnamon raisin, only one million times better! It is a mix of almond and peanut butter, cranberries, sunflower seeds , honey and flax. So satisfying for a sweet tooth!

Banana Raisin: Such an awesome banana flavor! It taste so natural. I have to admit though that I could really taste the raisin in it (maybe because I’m flavor challenged) , but still a great flavor.

Peanut Butter: Tastes exactly like natural peanut butter should taste. Great for when you want some regular pb.

Almond Butter: Taste exactly like natural almond butter. Great alternative to pb.

Use an P28 Nut Butter Flavor to make this awesome recipe:

White Chocolate Nut Butter Apple Crumble

Serves 1

1 apple, chopped
1/2 Tbsp. cocoa powder
1/2 Tbsp. chocolate chips
2 Tbsp. oats
1/2 Tbsp. P28 white chocolate peanut butter ( or any other flavored nut butter)
1 tsp. agave/honey

Mix apple with chocolate chips and cocoa powder in a bowl. Microwave for a minute.
Mix in nut butter, agave and oats. Microwave for another minute.
Enjoy!

Moving on to the Protein Breads:

Flatbread: This is literally the best flatbread I’ve ever eaten! So filling and delicious! I was only able to eat half of eat because it was so big! Its sorta chewy like a thin pizza crust, but folds very nicely. It packs 28 grams of protein in one flatbread! I enjoyed it with some eggs, black beans, mustard and salsa to make an egg burrito!

High Protein Bread: The texture and flavor was similar to that of whole wheat bread. Fluffy on the inside and chewy on the outside. Great alternative for people who need to add more protein into their diets. Packs an outstanding 28 grams of protein per two slices! Perfect to use for my French Toast Roll-ups!

High protein Bagel: Absolutely adore the texture on this one! Slightly chewy but fluffy at the same time! It can be amazing for both a sweet (think peanut butter and dark chocolate chips) and savory topping (think peppered eggs with fresh salsa)! This beauty packs 28 grams of protein!

Recipes to try using P28 Products

My Latest Health-Food Obsession: Elli Quark

September 4, 2014 by Bethany And Rachel 1 Comment

I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I found a yogurt (well, Quark) that is so much better than Greek yogurt! I am a self-proclaimed greek yogurt addict, I pretty much have it at least twice a day, and I am so impressed with Elli Quark, it is seriously my new favorite thing ever. You may ask, what is quark? Well to tell you the truth, I had no idea until I heard about this amazing company.

Here is the definition of quark, found on the Elli Quark Website:

Elli Quark is a spoonable fresh cheese with a creamy texture similar to Greek yogurt,
But with a richer, less sour taste. It also has a better protein-to-carb ratio than
Greek yogurt, with high protein and no added sugars.

That definition is literally spot on. So rich and creamy, my goodness, it comes in so many flavors ranging from the typical fruit flavor of salted caramel, perfection as its greatest. The flavors have just the right sweetness, not too sweet like many other brands.

Now if you weren’t already convinced, this brand of yogurt/quark is not only impressive in terms of taste, but also nutrition:

Each 6 oz. container has only 80 calories, yes you read right, only 80 calories for a portion equal to that of chobani, which has roughly 140 calories!
it only has 5 grams of sugar, compared to 26 grams in traditional Greek yogurt
No added Sodium
0% fat
2X more protein than traditional yogurt
Aids in digestion, probiotic and active cultures are highly effective
No added sugar!
All natural

The good news is that Elli Quark is quickly spreading, with more and more locations, it’s becoming much easier to find, plus if you click HERE, you can get a discount and find the closest location possible to ensure you will be able to taste this wonderful new favorite of mine!

FLAVORS!!!:

Peach
Lemon
Cherry
Pineapple
Blueberry
Mint chocolate
Red Velvet
Sea Salt Caramel (my fav! but they are all so good!)
Vanilla Bean
Bananas Foster

You can have these anytime,anywhere. They are perfect for traveling, or enjoying at home. You can have them for breakfast with fruit, with lunch as a side, a filling snack or even dessert, they are so versatile and convenient. And for only 80 calories, come-one, these are perfect for when you need something sweet if you are trying to lose weight or not!

Heavenly Product Review: Halo Top Ice Cream!

August 10, 2014 by Bethany And Rachel 1 Comment

Who doesn’t love ice cream?? Yeah Thats right every one does! But what some of us don’t love is that is does nothing for our bodies, its all empty calories besides the little bit of calcium hidden in it. Any ways, many of us eat more than a serving, some of us don’t even know what half a cup looks like ( you try to eye ball it, but it is less than you think). Not to fear though, because there is an ice cream you can feel good about eating, and you could eat the whole pint if you wanted too with feeling guilty.

Its called Halo Top Ice Cream and it is as heavenly as it sounds! With only 70-80 calories per serving and 7 grams of protein, its safe to say that this is the perfect ice cream.

Even if you eat the whole container, you are still only eating about 280-320 calories! Its so filling and taste EXACTLY like regular ice cream! So rich and creamy, you will think you are eating there full-fat, unhealthy kind! Try yours today! Click HERE to get yours!

Try it on top of our Microwavable Fudgey Brownie!

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

DIY Gourmet Nut Butter: Red Velvet Cookie Butter!

August 7, 2014 by Bethany And Rachel 9 Comments

This Healthy Red Velvet Cookie Butter is a delicious and healthy spread on pancakes, waffles, french toast or mixed in ice cream or yogurt!

I noticed that gourmet nut butters have been all the rage lately and I can see why. They are so stinkin’ good! But they can have their downfalls, a lot of them are loaded with refined sugar, which is a no-no in my book, and number 2: they can cost up to $12 per jar! For those of you who don’t want to spend a fortune on these tasty products or are trying to eat healthier, this recipe is just perfect for you! What’s better than red velvet cake? NOTHING! Except this Red Velvet Cookie Butter! It’s so easy to make with NO ADDED SUGAR! It taste like the real thing in a sweet and luscious spread that is perfect on bread, crackers, waffles, pancakes, bananas, apples, you name it! So save some money and make this gourmet butter, you’ll swear that you bought it from the grocery store after one lick!

DIY Gourmet Nut Butter: Red Velvet Cookie Butter!

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Ingredients

1/4 cup natural smooth almond butter or peanut butter
1/2 cooked beet skin removed
1 tbsp cocoa powder
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tbsp honey/agave/maple syrup

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth, about 1 minute
2. Use this Cookie Butter to spread on bread, pancakes, waffles, crackers, fruit, you name it!
3. Enjoy!

Health benefits

Healthy fats, protein, vitamin E from peanut butter
vegan
All natural
Non GMO
Dairy-free
Gluten-free
No added sugar
Paleo
100% clean
Vitamin C, B6 and dietary fiber from beets

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DIY Gourmet Nut Butter: Red Velvet Cookie Butter!

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