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Super Easy Vegan Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter Granola

June 30, 2014 by Bethany 8 Comments

I think I just made the BEST GRANOLA KNOWN TO MAN-KIND (not to be cocky or anything)! But seriously, chocolate + peanut butter +banana = HEAVEN! Plus its super easy, why buy granola from the supermarket again when you can make your own with ingredients already on hand? You can save some money and also all that added sugar and fat that comes along with it! This is a win-win situation. Do yourself a favor and make this NOW!

Super Easy Vegan Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter Granola

2 cups oats
2 ripe bananas, mashed
2 Tbsp. creamy natural peanut butter
2 Tbsp. cocoa powder
2 Tbsp. sunflower seeds
1/4 tsp. cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Line a cooking sheet with parchment paper and spread oats onto it. Bake them for about 10 minutes, or until they are lightly toasted.
Mix remaining ingredients in a bowl. Pour onto oats and mix until oats are fully coated.
Spread out on baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, or until oats are crunchy.
Enjoy!

Health Benefits

No added sugar
100% clean
Fiber
Healthy fats
Protein
Gluten-free
Vegan
All-natural
No preservatives

Low Cal Summer Treat: Frozen Watermelon Lemon Cream Tarts

June 24, 2014 by Bethany And Rachel 7 Comments

It’s officially watermelon season, well, according to me at least! Who doesn’t love watermelon and it’s juicy and refreshing taste? Well I decided I wanted to make something really refreshing since it’s been so hot out, and that watermelon in the fridge was calling my name! I also made a lemon cream mixture to place on top of the watermelon “sorbet” to create a truly creamy, refreshing, satisfying and healthy summer treat! Plus these babies are so low in calories (40 calories per tart!!!) and perfect for “clean eaters.”

Frozen Watermelon Lemon Cream Tarts

2 cups watermelon
1 cup plain fat free greek yogurt ( can sub in coconut or soy yogurt if vegan)
1 1/2 Tbsp. honey
zest of one small lemon
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 Tbsp. chopped almonds

In a food processor,blend watermelon for about 20 seconds, or until smooth.
Divide watermelon equally into muffin tins lined with cupcake liners. Freeze for 30 minutes.
Mix greek yogurt with lemon zest and juice divide into cupcake liners on top of watermelon, top with chopped almonds and freeze for at least an hour.

Makes 10 tarts

Health Benefits

Protein and calcium from greek yogurt
lycopene and other vitamins from watermelon
antioxidants from lemon
healthy fats from nuts
no sugar added
all natural
low calorie
low fat
Gluten-free
No preservatives
100% clean
vegan if coconut yogurt is used

Frozen Raw Vegan Coconaner Cream Sandwiches with Strawberry Sauce

June 22, 2014 by Bethany And Rachel 1 Comment

You are all probably looking at this post right now with a scrunched up face thinking, “what the heck is a coconaner cream sandwich, I don’t get it.” Well no more confusion here friends, Coconaner is short for Coconut and Banana, I know, I know, pretty smart, eh? But anyways this right here is the perfect summer treat! Incredibly refreshing and oh so tasty! Plus they have a crunchy and sweet oat filling! I was looking through my freezer and found Ice cream sandwiches and was shocked to find they were loaded with 20 grams of sugar each! Not to mention artificial ingredients that I couldn’t even pronounce! Enough said! These clean frozen treats have no preservatives and the only sugar coming from honey, making them naturally sweet and delish! Go ahead and make them, and eat them before they are all gone!

mmmmm that strawberry sauce just completes these little sammys. Oh so good!

Frozen Coconaner Cream Sandwiches with Strawberry Sauce

1 ripe banana
Coconut Cream from a can of coconut milk (the fluffy stuff on top)
1/2 tbsp honey
3 tbsp dry oats
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp vanilla extract

1. Blend the banana, coconut cream and 1/2 tbsp honey in a food processor until smooth. Divide mixture into a cake pop pan and freeze for about 2 hours, or until hardened.

2. Mix oats with honey and vanilla extract. Place oat mixture in between 2 coconaner creams and make the “sandwiches.”

just look at those melting away….. are you drooling now?

Strawberry Sauce

4 whole strawberries
1/2 tbsp honey

1. Pulverize strawberries and honey until smooth

2. Drizzle over Coconaner Cream Sandwiches

They are melting in the hot summer sun, a refreshing treat!

Health Benefits

Raw Vegan
No added sugar
All natural
100% clean
No preservatives
Fiber
Antioxidants, vitamins and minerals
Healthy fats
Low calorie

Okay, you get it with the pictures, just make these now! 🙂

What is your favorite frozen healthy treat?

Cinnamon Peach Pie Layered Yogurt Parfait

June 22, 2014 by Bethany And Rachel 4 Comments

I went to the farmer’s market today to grab some fresh summer produce. To my surprise, the peaches were on sale and just beautiful looking! I had to get them, and quickly came up with this awesome and easy recipe! This is so EASY and taste exactly like a peach pie or peach crumble (the healthified version of course)! It takes a whopping 2 1/2 minutes to make and so filling it will keep you full for a while. Not to mention, ITS DELISH!!

Cinnamon Peach Pie Layered Yogurt Parfait

1 small peach, chopped
1 tsp. honey
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1 Tbsp. oats
1 Tbsp. chopped pecans
1 cup plain greek yogurt (low fat or fat free)

Combine peach, honey, oats, pecans and cinnamon in a bowl. Mix well and microwave for 2 minutes.
Layer peach mixture with greek yogurt in a wine glass.
Enjoy!

Health Benefits

Protein and calcium from the greek yogurt
Fiber, antioxidants and vitamin C from peaches
Natural sugar from honey
Healthy fats from pecans
Stabilizing blood sugar and lowering cholesterol with cinnamon

Easy Vegan Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

June 19, 2014 by Bethany And Rachel 8 Comments

Today I was extremely tired after practice, so I wanted to make something quick and super easy. These babies are it! Only five easy ingredients plus no added sugar or preservatives. Soft and pillowy, pretty much everything a cookie should be, without all the added crap! So GOOD and GOOD FOR YOU! Perfect for an after-noon pick-me-up, or pre-workout snack! I warn you, you will never go back to those store-bought cookies ever again!!

Easy Vegan Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

1 cup oats
3 Tbsp. natural peanut butter
1/4 cup almond milk
1 ripe banana, mashed
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract

Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
Spoon onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray.
Bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes, or until fully cooked
Enjoy!

Health Benefits

Vegan-friendly
Vegetarian-friendly
Gluten-free
Fiber from the oats
Protein and healthy fats from peanut butter
Natural sugar from banana
No-added sugar
No preservatives
100% Clean

Creamy Microwaved Coconut Breakfast Rice Pudding

June 18, 2014 by Bethany And Rachel 2 Comments

I was trying to come up with another interesting breakfast for today. I forced myself to stay away from the oatmeal in order to “think outside of the box,” and that I did. I mean, who doesn’t love rice pudding? Especially for breakfast, and healthy! Oh man I’m in for sure. This rice pudding is so incredibly easy, not to mention so good for you. It fills you up a lot, plus you get loads of nutrients, and the coconut milk makes it extra creamy, so there is no reason to add cream or butter! Naturally sweet with the raisins, this breakfast is perfect for a quick-fix, for your time and tastebuds!

Creamy Microwaved Coconut Breakfast Rice Pudding

1/2 cup minute brown rice
1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup chopped pineapple
1 Tbsp. raisins
1/8 tsp. vanilla extract

Soak rice for 2 hours in a bowl with water (you can skip this step if you want, it just makes the rice fluffier).
place in a bowl with water and coconut milk and microwave for three minutes and stir.
Microwave for another one to two minutes ( or until fully cooked).
Mix in the rest of ingredients and enjoy! 🙂

Health Benefits

Healthy fats from coconut milk
Fiber from brown rice
No added sugar
All natural
No preservatives
Vitamins E, A, and K from pineapple
100% clean
Vegan
Diary and gluten free

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