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EASY Frozen Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bites

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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*

Craving a sweet frozen dessert? Make these easy but secretly healthy Frozen Vegan Peanut Butter Banana Bonbons! They taste like ice cream but are refined sugar-free!

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.

Craving a sweet frozen dessert? Make these easy but secretly healthy Frozen Vegan Peanut Butter Banana Bonbons! They taste like ice cream but are refined sugar-free!

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

  1. Slice bananas
  2. Spread PB
  3. Freeze for 15 minutes
  4. Make chocolate
  5. Dip slices in chocolate
  6. Roll in nuts
  7. Freeze for another 15 minutes
  8. Eat!

Craving a sweet frozen dessert? Make these easy but secretly healthy Frozen Vegan Peanut Butter Banana Bonbons! They taste like ice cream but are refined sugar-free!

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 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
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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Craving a sweet frozen dessert? Make these easy but secretly healthy Frozen Vegan Peanut Butter Banana Bonbons! They taste like ice cream but are refined sugar-free!

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WIAW: Cranberry-Pumpkin Butter

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Breakfast: My most favorite combo of oats, pumpkin, coconut flour, egg whites, chocolate  chips, nuts and of course peanut butter!

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Lunch: So glad I got to go to Panera, seriously love that place! Got the usual: Thai Chopped Chicken Salad with an apple

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Dinner: Went out again for dinner (twice in one day never happens!) at the cheesecake factory. Kept it nice and simple and ordered the Tuna Takita Salad which come with ahi-seared tuna! It was SO GOOD!

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Snacks: I had some pumpkin spice chobani with some almond butter and some chopped peanuts!  Also had a rice cake smothered in Pumpkin Cranberry Butter!

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Thanks to Jen for hosting!!! 🙂

Apricot Baklava Oatmeal

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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!

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

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Health Benefits

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

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15 Amazing Must-Try Healthy PUMPKIN Recipes

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I am so excited to share with you some amazing blogs and their delicious pumpkin recipes! All of these bloggers are so inspirational to me as a new food blogger! Go check out these awesome blogs and recipes! 🙂

1. Microwave Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Scone from The Big Man’s World

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Photo Courtesy of Thebigmansworld.com

2.Pumpkin and Raisin Peanut Butter Cups from MJ and Hungry Man

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Photo Courtesy of MJandHungryMan.com

3. Pumpkin Pie Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwich from The Vegan 8

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Photo courtesy of thevegan8.com

4. Pumpkin Spice Creamer from Hungry Healthy Girl

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Photo courtesy of HungryHealthyGirl.com

5. Pumpkin Energy Balls from The Lean Green Bean

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photo courtesy of theleangreenbean.com

6.  Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Blondies from The Healthy Maven

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photo courtesy of Thehealthymaven.com

7. Pumpkin Spice Donuts from The Detoxinista

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8. Pumpkin Muffins with Nut Streusel Topping from My Purple Spoon

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photo courtesy of mypurplespoon.com

9. Pumpkin Pie Breakfast Bake from Running With Spoons

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photo courtesy of runningwithspoons.com

10. Chipkins AKA Dehydrated Pumpkin Chips from Gigi Eats Celebrities

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photo courtesy of gigieatscelebrities.com

11. Baked French Toast with Pumpkin and Cream Cheese Drizzle from Food Faith Fitness

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photo courtesy of foodfaithfitness.com

12. Pumpkin Coconut Pecan Granola from Live Laugh Eat

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photo courtesy of livelaugheat.com

13.  Vanilla Pumpkin Chickpea Pancakes from Strength and Sunshine

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photo courtesy of strengthandsunshine.com

14. Pumpkin Spice Latte Quinoa Breakfast Casserole from Healthful Pursuit

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photo courtesy of healthfulpursuit.com

15. Pumpkin Pie Smoothie from Fannetastic Food

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Nutty Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Breakfast Bake

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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.

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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!

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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

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Two Quick Breads combined into Pancakes: Zucchini Cornbread Pancakes

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The Healthy Zucchini Cornbread Pancakes are a delicious combination of your two favorite quick breads!

I love pancakes, if you couldn’t tell, especially unique flavors! I love experimenting with different ingredients into these perfect little cakes! I mean, you could really make any flavor you want, pancakes have no limits! That’s what so great about them! You’ve heard of corn bread, you’ve heard of zucchini bread, but how about Zucchini Cornbread Pancakes!? Let me tell you, you don’t know what you are missing! It taste exactly like those two breads combined, sweet, moist, light, and oh so tasty! So healthy and delicious, these babies are irresistible! One bit and you will  wonder why you’ve never had cornbread and zucchini bread combined!

The Healthy Zucchini Cornbread Pancakes are a delicious combination of your two favorite quick breads!

Two Quick Breads combined into Pancakes: Zucchini-Cornbread Pancakes

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup oat flour
  • 1 tbsp cornmeal
  • 1 small zucchini grated
  • 1/3 cup fresh corn kernels
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 egg white or flax egg
  • 1 tbsp agave/maple syrup/honey
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • 1. Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend for about 15 seconds, or until fully combined
  • 2. Heat a griddle/skillet/pan on medium heat and spray with cooking spray
  • 3. Spoon batter on skillet and make about 6-8 pancakes
  • 4. Flip pancakes when golden/done on each side
  • 5. Top with fresh blackberries, yogurt, nuts, chocolate chips or whatever you desire!
  • 6. Enjoy!

The Healthy Zucchini Cornbread Pancakes are a delicious combination of your two favorite quick breads!

Health Benefits

  • Vegan
  • Protein
  • Fiber
  • Healthy fats
  • All natural
  • Refined sugar free
  • No preservatives
  • Non-GMO
  • 100% clean
  • Vitamins, minerals, antioxidants
  • Gluten-free
  • Dairy-free

The Healthy Zucchini Cornbread Pancakes are a delicious combination of your two favorite quick breads!

Cinnamon-Pecan Pumpkin Granola Bars

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It’s officially the pumpkin season and you all know what that means, pumpkin-flavored everything! Woo-hoo! I just love pumpkin, I just don’t actually eat it in fall though, I literally have it all year round! What’s not to love about this versatile and delicious squash!? It can be added to virtually almost every type of dish: oatmeal, pancakes, yogurt, chili, pie, wraps,lasagna, you name it, and there is a pumpkin version. Packaged granola bars seem really easy and convenient, but most of the time you are actually doing yourself, and your body a disservice when buying them! First of all they can be uber expensive, loaded with sugar and preservatives, and can be heavily processed. On average, a granola bar typically can cost 75 cents or more per bar, doesn’t sound like much, but when you are buying 12, it really adds up. The good news is that you can make your own for dirt cheap! Plus these ones are pumpkin filled!!! These granola bars taste like fall, cinnamon, crunchy pecans and pumpkin, and such a quick and easy grab-and-go snack or quick breakfast!

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Cinnamon-Pecan Pumpkin Granola Bars

  • 2 cups dry oats
  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 3 tbsp sliced almonds
  • 2 tbsp sunflower seeds
  • 2 tbsp pumpkin puree
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 10 whole pecans

1. In a large bowl, mix everything together except pecans, mix until thoroughly combined

2. Spray some cooking spray in a jelly roll pan and place oven at 350 degrees

3. Spread mixture evenly in the pan and press one pecan where each granola bar will be cut after baked

4. Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until golden

5. Let cool and cut into 10 even bars

6. Enjoy!

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Health Benefits

  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free
  • Dairy-free
  • Protein from nuts
  • Healthy fats from nuts
  • Fiber from oats and pumpkin
  • All natural sweetness
  • No preservatives
  • Non-GMO
  • Vitamins, Antioxidants, minerals
  • No-sugar-added

 

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Easy and Healthy Dessert for Breakfast: Cocoa-Dusted Cherry Polenta Breakfast Pudding

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Want a new change from your same old breakfast choices? Well God just answered your prayer with this beauty.  So rich and creamy, you will think you are eating dessert!  This polenta pudding is as easy to make as oatmeal and can satisfy a  sweet tooth in a few minutes!  You would have never thought of eating polenta at breakfast, but I promise you if you do, you will be one happy camper! 🙂

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Cocoa-Dusted Cherry Polenta Breakfast Pudding

  • 1/4 cup dry polenta
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp full-fat coconut milk (can add a bit more for extra creaminess)
  • 1 tsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp crushed walnuts
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • sprinkle of unsweetened flaked coconut
  • Cocoa-Dusted Cherries (recipe below!)

1. In a bowl, combine polenta and water

2. Microwave polenta mixture for about 1 1/2 minutes, or until the polenta absorbs all the liquid

3.Combine Polenta Mixture with coconut milk, stir well

4. Mix all remaining ingredients into the polenta pudding

5. Top with more crushed walnuts, coconut, and cocoa-dusted cherries, if desired

6. Enjoy!  

Cocoa-Dusted Cherries

  • 6 dark red/black cherries, pitted and halved
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder

1. In a small bowl, coat cherries with cocoa powder

2. Microwave for about 1 1/2 minutes, or until hot and juicy

3. Stir into polenta pudding

4. Enjoy! 🙂  

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Health Benefits

  • 100% clean
  • All Natural
  • No preservatives
  • Non-Gmo
  • No added sugar
  • Fiber
  • Gluten-free
  • Dairy-free
  • Vegan
  • Healthy fats
  • Vitamins, minerals, antioxidants
  • Protein
  • Low Glycemic Carbs

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Easy Vegan Dessert: Healthy Raw Chocolate-Coconut Macaroon Fudge

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Now I have something amazing to share with you, something that is a combination of 2 amazing desserts in one wrapper, and its delicious. I am so excited to share with you my latest, and I think best (at the moment) creation, behold, Chocolate-Coconut Macaroon Fudge….. Unbelievable! I don’t know how i came up with this creation exactly, I wanted to make a raw fudge, that I did, but I felt like it needed some more UMPPPPHHHHH, so I added some UMPPPHHHH, and that UMPPPHHHH was a delicious macaroon topping on top of the already amazing chocolate-fudge! This is super-easy, like in 7 minutes you will have creamy rich chocolate fudge with a chewy, coconutty, and sweet topping that is perfection! And if you don’t believe me, I made 12 of these little babies and they were all miracously gone within 1 hour. Still can’t figure out who the culprit is here (Dad, *cough* *cough*) but anyways, I guess I should take that as a complement! Fully raw, Healthy, delicious, antioxidant packed goodness, your body and tastes buds will both love it! What more could you want!???

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Healthy Raw Chocolate-Coconut Macaroon Fudge

Fudge Layer

  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, NOT MELTED
  • 1/4 cup raw cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp agave/maple syrup/honey

1. In a food processor/blender, blend all ingredients together until smooth

2. Divide chocolate mixture into mini muffin cups lined with mini muffin liners ( I made 12), place in the fridge for 15 minutes

Macaroon Layer

  • 1/3 cup unsweetend flaked coconut
  • 1/3 cup craisins
  • 1/4 cup cashews

1. In a food processor/blender, blend all ingredients for about 15 seconds, or until mixture forms into a sticky ball.

2. Divide macaroon mixture on top of fudge mixture and store in fridge

3. Enjoy!

Makes 12

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Health Benefits

  • Healthy Fats
  • Raw vegan
  • No added sugar
  • No preservatives
  • Non-gmo
  • 100% clean
  • All natural
  • Vitamins, Minerals, Antioxidants
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • Dairy-free

 

 

Easy Vegan Dessert: Chocolate Banana Silk Pie with Cherry Cashew Oat Crust

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 I just made the best vegan dessert known to man (at least in my opinion). Not to mention it is   chock-full of amazing health benefits!  Plus the addition of a secret ingredient (tofu)  makes the pie mousse-like!  But not to worry dear children,the tofu does not affect the flavor one bit!  All you will taste is the chocolatey, bananaey silky heaven!  This is so simple and easy, it can be made in a jiffy!  I’m telling you this is a win-win dessert!  For your own benefit, please make this NOW!

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Chocolate Banana Silk Pie with Cherry-Cashew Oat Crust

Crust

  • 1/2 cup cashews
  • 1/3 cup dried cherries or craisins
  • 2 Tbsp. oats

Filling

  • 1 12.3 oz. container of  firm tofu
  • 2 Tbsp. cocoa powder
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1 Tbsp. agave/honey/maple syrup
  1. In a food processor, combine all ingredients for crust and blend for about 30 seconds, or until smooth.
  2. Press crust into pie pan and place in the fridge for an hour.
  3. In a food processor, combine all ingredients for the filling and blend for about 30 seconds, or until mixture is smooth.
  4. Spoon over top of crust and and store in fridge.
  5. Top with coconut and dried cherries/craisins, if desired.
  6. Enjoy!!

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Health Benefits

  • Fiber
  • Healthy fats
  • Protein
  • All-natural
  • No added sugar
  • No preservatives
  • 100% clean
  • Vegan 
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • Vitamins, minerals, antioxidants
  • Protein

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