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Flourless Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

May 28, 2018 by Bethany And Rachel 8 Comments

Flourless Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Muffins are a healthy and delicious breakfast or snack made with 6 ingredients! gluten-free with paleo and vegan options!

“This post is sponsored by Rootz Nutrition, as always, opinions stated are my own.”

It’s not surprising that we love flourless everything, not only because they are easy to make, but they’re delicious. Our favorite recipes to make that are flourless include muffins, blondies, and cake. We’ve already conquered 2 types of flourless muffins, so of course we had to conquer the chocolate peanut butter banana combo!

These muffins make taste like dessert, but they are actually a perfect breakfast or snack filled with healthy fats, natural sweetness, and lots of protein, thanks to Rootz Nutrition Superfood. We’ve already made a few recipes with Rootz Nutrition Superfood and it’s no surprise that we’re making more since we love it. We love the natural flavor and sweetness Rootz has, not to mention it is made with high quality ingredients, is gluten, dairy and soy free, Non-GMO, and no sugar added!

The ingredients for this recipe include:

Peanut butter or almond butter

Banana

Rootz Nutrition Superfood

Dark cocao powder

Maple syrup

Chocolate chips

These Flourless Peanut Butter Banana Muffins are an easy and delicious snack, breakfast or dessert! Made with only 6 ingredients and are kid-friendly. Also gluten-free with paleo and vegan options.

Flourless Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings 9

Ingredients

1 cup natural smooth peanut butter or any other nut butter
1 ripe banana mashed
1 scoop Chocolate Banana Nut Rootz Paleo Protein Superfood
2 tbsp dark cocoa powder or regular
2 tbsp maple syrup
1/3 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 and line a muffin pan with silicon baking cups.
Add in almond butter and banana in a large bowl, combine well
Add in protein powder, cocoa and maple syrup, combine.
Mix in chocolate chips.
Divide batter among 9 baking cups and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until done.

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Easy DIY Kitchen Staple: Homemade Cinnamon Applesauce

January 15, 2015 by Bethany And Rachel 15 Comments

I don’t know about you all, but applesauce is a staple in my apartment. I mix it with oatmeal, plain yogurt, bake with it, or just eat it by itself! I only realized a few days ago that I could make it myself with little to no effort at all! All you basically do is chop up apples, add a dash of cinnamon and a little water and place in your slow cooker on low for 4-6 hours! Thats all there is to it! And did I mention it tastes like apple pie filling? No joke, this stuff is literally the bomb! Keep the skin on for added fiber and a chunkier texture, or leave them out for a smoother texture.

Plus, this applesauce is MUCH healthier then the store bought stuff! Just look at the ingredients in Mott’s Cinnamon Applesauce:

INGREDIENTS: APPLES, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, WATER, CINNAMON, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), NATURAL FLAVOR

What? High fructose corn syrup listed as the second ingredient?? Apples are sweet enough, they really don’t need that added fake sweetness! And 24 grams of sugar per 1/2 cup serving? You might as well eat cake instead of this!

Homemade Cinnamon Applesauce

8 apples, cored and sliced (you could use any type, I like fuji or golden delicious best!)
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 cup water

Throw all ingredients in a crock pot and place on medium heat for 4-6 hours, or until sauce like.
Let cool and enjoy!

Health Benefits:

All-natural
No preservatives
No chemicals
No sugar added
Gluten-free
Grain-free
Dairy-free
High fiber
Low calorie
Vegan
Vegetarian
Paleo
Whole-30

Banana Cinnamon Cranberry Muffins with Maple Sunbutter Frosting+ Sunbutter Review!

January 6, 2015 by Bethany And Rachel 4 Comments

Before a few days ago, I have never tried an other nut butter beside peanut and almond. Now I can say I went outside of my comfort zone and tried the incredible SunButter! I can even say I think it may be better than peanut butter (gasp)! The flavor is just unreal, so perfect and so creamy, I’m obsessed! I just knew I had to make a recipe where this beauty would shine through, and these muffins are the perfect thing! Who knew bananas, cranberries and sunbutter blend perfectly together?

Banana Cinnamon Cranberry Muffins with Maple-Sunbutter frosting

1 cup oat flour
1 ripe banana
1 tbsp. maple syrup
1 tbsp. coconut oil
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp dried cranberries

Frosting

2 Tbsp. creamy sunbutter
2 Tbsp. maple syrup

1. combine all ingredients except cranberries in a food processor and blend until well mixed

2. Put batter into a bowl and mix in cranberries

3. divide batter into muffin liners/cups and bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes, or until done.

4. Mix maple syrup and sun butter together and spread on top of muffins.

5. Enjoy!

Health Benefits:

Sunbutter:

Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
High in vitamins E, magnesium, copper, niacin and zinc
High in fiber and protein

Nutrition Facts: 200 calories, 16 grams of fat, 4 grams of fiber, 3 grams of sugar and 7 grams of protein per serving.

Recipe as a whole:

All natural
No refined sugar
Natural sugars
No preservatives
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
High in fiber
High in protein
Vegan
Vegetarian
High in vitamins and minerals

GF Cinnamon Apple Cheesecake Muffins +Daisy’s Cottage Cheese Product Review

December 21, 2014 by Bethany And Rachel 9 Comments

As much as I love trying new foods, I have to admit there are certain foods I HAVE to eat every day, Cottage cheese being one of them! I’ve been becoming obsessed with the stuff lately, and been choosing it over my greek yogurt (gasp!). I’m hooked on the creaminess and distinct texture it adds to certain foods. You can add it to smoothies and oatmeal for added protein or sub it with cream cheese or ricotta cheese in baking and cooking! I was very grateful when Daisy Brand send me over some coupons to try their amazing cottage cheese! I was amazed at the quality of the 100% all-natural ingredients that the 90 year old company uses! Daisy uses no preservatives which sets them apart from any other dairy products!

Low-Fat Cottage Cheese

Only 90 calories and a whopping 13 grams of protein per half cup! Super creamy and chunky even though its low in fat! There are only a few all-natural ingredients :Cultured skim milk, cream, salt, vitamin A palmitate. Whats not to love?

Gluten-free Cinnamon Apple Cheesecake Muffins makes 6-8 muffins

1 1/4 cup Gluten-free oat flour
1/2 Tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 cup no sugar added apple sauce
1/4 cup milk (I used almond)
1 egg or 2 egg whites, beaten
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup/ honey
1/2 cup finely chopped apple
2 Tbsp. finely chopped pecans (optional)

Filling

1/2 cup Daisy Brand cottage cheese
1 Tbsp. maple syrup
1/4 tsp. lemon juice
1/8 tsp. cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a medium bowl combine oat flour, baking powder and cinnamon. Mix well.
Add in apple sauce, milk, egg vanilla and maple syrup. Combine well then add in chopped apple and pecans and mix.
In a food processor, combine remaining ingredients for filling. Process until smooth, or about 10 seconds.
Line a muffin tin with liners and add batter one-third of the way for each slot. Then add a spoonful of the cheesecake mixture. Finish it up with another spoonful of batter. Repeat for each muffin.
Bake for about 20 minutes, or until muffins are done.
Enjoy!

What’s your favorite way to eat cottage cheese?

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Avocado Couscous Stuffed Mushrooms

November 23, 2014 by Bethany And Rachel 17 Comments

These Avocado Couscous Stuffed Mushrooms are only made with a few ingredients and are quick to make! these are perfect as an appetizer or lunch/dinner! no matter how you eat them, you will LOVE them!

While looking in my fridge to get some motivation for what to make I discovered some leftover couscous, mushrooms, 1/2 an avocado and some tomatoes. Then bang, an idea came to my brain. Why not use the leftovers to make an amazing stuffed mushroom?

Avocado Couscous Stuffed Mushrooms

And that’s exactly what happened, and the result was incredible. These are so easy and perfect to make for when you have left over grains that you do not want to toss out. All the spices and flavors combined makes it the perfect appetizer or even a light dinner!

Avocado and Couscous Stuffed Mushrooms

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings 4 stuffed mushrooms

Ingredients

1/2 cup cooked couscous
1/2 avocado mashed
1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/8 tsp. sea salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
4 white mushroom caps

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Add all ingredients (excluding mushrooms) in a bowl. Mix well.
Spray a cooking sheet with cooking spray and place mushrooms on top. Stuff mushrooms with filling and bake for about 20 minutes, or until done.
Enjoy!

Health Benefits

Mushrooms

Good source of many vitamins and minerals such as Vitamins B, Riboflavin, Niacian, Potassium and Vitamin D
Low in calories
High fiber
High water content

Avocado

Healthy fats
Rich in plenty of Vitamins and minerals such as Pantothenic acid, Vitamin K, Copper and Folate
Rich in fiber
Rich in antioxidants such a Glutathione
Highest protein content of any fruit

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

Jem Raw :Amazing Nut Butter Review

November 20, 2014 by Bethany And Rachel 4 Comments

If you follow my blog or have seen my posts before, you can kinda of understand that my love for nut butter is unreal. Whether its peanut butter, almond butter, hazelnut butter or any nut butter, I love them all. I was super excited when I received a package from Jem Raw and when I opened it my eyes lit up with joy. All Different flavored nut butters galore! Unique new flavors that I have never seen before! Not to mention all ingredients are certified organic, are stone ground, and are raw and sprouted! Let me break it down for you:

What I received:

Superberry Maqui Camu Sprouted Almond Butter

Taste: Wowzers this is unlike any almond butter I’ve tasted! The flavors of the berries Maqui and Lucuma are super unique tasting! The berry flavor blends perfectly with the coconut sugar without being too sweet! The texture is super creamy and perfect for spreading!

Cinnamon Red Maca Sprouted Almond Butter

Taste: Basically tastes like a cinnamon rolland I am in love! This results in a hefty cinnamon taste without being too overpowering! The flavor is warming, but also packs some serious fire! The maca lends to a butterscotch taste which helps balance out the cinnamon, Perfect for spreading over cinnamon raisin toast, or stirred into oatmeal!

Coconut Cardamom Sprouted Almond Butter

Taste: If christmas were a nut butter, it would be this flavor. The cardamom spice blends beautifully with the creamy texture of this nut butter! The cardamom flavor lends to a Christmassy taste that is unreal! Perfect for spreading over a piece of pumpkin or gingerbread!

Hazelnut Raw Cacao Sprouted Hazelnut Butter

Taste: This is nutella’s healthy sophisticated cousin! You can really taste the amazing quality of the ingredients in this flavor; The raw organic hazelnuts, the raw organic cocoa nibs and the coconut crystals with leave your mouth wanting more! Not too sweet yet just the right amount of flavor packed into each spoonful ! Perfect drizzled over ice cream, filled in a crepe or added to a smoothie!

Nutrition Facts: Each nut butter is similar nutritionally wise: About 150 calories and 9 grams of fat per two tablespoon serving. Around 11 grams of sugar and 4 grams of protein as well. Tons of nutrition bonuses as well:

USDA Certified Organic
Raw, Vegan, Superfood
Made from Fair Trade
Non-GMO
Good source of Vitamin E
Healthy fats
High in Iron
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Low-glycemic
No preservatives
No artificial flavors
No processed ingredients

Ingredients: All nut butter ingredients are certified organic and contain only a few ingredients:

Superberry Maqui Camu: Almonds, Coconut palm sugar, Maqui berry, Lucuma, Camu, Vanilla.
Cinnamon Red Maca: Almonds, Coconut Palm Sugar, Maca, Ground Cinnamon, Vanilla.
Coconut Cardamom: Almonds, Coconut, Coconut palm sugar, Lucuma, Vanilla, Cardamom, Spices.
Hazelnut Raw Cacao: Hazelnuts, Coconut palm sugar, Cacao nibs, Vanilla.

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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

Kodiak Cakes Product Review + Cinnamon Roll Recipe

October 22, 2014 by Bethany And Rachel 3 Comments

One of the most fond memories I have when I was younger was making pancakes for breakfast using bisquick baking mix. Its so much easier and quicker than making pancakes from scratch! However, because of the added preservatives and trans fats in bisquick, my mom stopped it. Since then I have been making them using my go-to recipe, which actually requires some work (not complaining though, they taste great!). But there are just those days when you don’t feel like getting the kitchen dirty and doing tons of dishes. Thankfully, I was sent three boxes of the amazing Kodiak Cakes mix! This is a pancake/waffle mix that is all natural, full of whole grains, has no added fat, sugar or cholesterol! All the ingredients are clean and minimally processed, not to mention they taste great! Here are the flavors I received:

Whole Wheat Oat and Honey Frontier Flapjack and Waffle Mix:

Taste: Love this flavor and its texture; so light and fluffy its hard to imagine that all you did was add water! Love that the honey flavor comes through slightly, not too sweet but just enough! Also super filling because of the whole grains!

Nutrition Facts: 130 calories, 1 gram of fat, 4 grams of fiber, 2 grams of sugar and 7 grams of protein per serving.

Ingredients: 100% whole grain wheat flour, 100% whole grain oat flour, non-fat dry milk, dried honey (honey, wheat starch), leavening (sodium bicarbonate, monocalcium phosphate), egg whites, sea salt. Just add water.May contain traces of soy, peanuts, and other tree nuts.

Buttermilk and Honey Frontier Flapjack Pancake/Waffle Mix:

Taste: The texture is light just like the original mix, but its more fluffy because of the addition of the non-fat buttermilk! The added vanilla flavor mixes with the honey flavor well to create a sweeter taste!

Nutrition Facts: 130 calories, 1 gram of fat, 4 grams of fiber, 2 grams of sugar and 7 grams of protein per serving.

Ingredients: 100% whole grain wheat flour, 100% whole grain oat flour, non-fat sweet cream buttermilk, dried honey (honey, wheat starch), leavening (sodium bicarbonate, monocalcium phosphate), natural vanilla, egg whites, sea salt.

Power Cakes Frontier Flapjack Pancake/Waffle Mix:

Taste: The same great taste of kodiak cakes but with more protein! These are the perfect filling breakfast! And of course no compromised–inexpensive fillers such as bleached flour, white sugar, and artificial additives!

Nutrition Facts: 190 calories, 2 grams of fat, 5 grams of protein, 3 grams of sugar and 14 grams of protein per serving!

Ingredients:100% whole grain wheat flour, 100% whole grain oat flour, Power Cakes Protein Blend (wheat protein isolate, whey protein isolate, milk protein isolate, egg whites), non-fat sweet cream buttermilk powder, brown sugar, leavening (monocalcium phosphate, sodium bicarbonate), sea salt.

Click HERE to get your Kodiak Cake Mixes!

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Gluten-free Super Seed Banana Bread Cookies

October 16, 2014 by Bethany And Rachel 5 Comments

Since moving back to college I haven’t been able to make any recipes, which saddens the crap out of me! Thankfully I was able to go to my friends apartment to make these cookies! I brought all these ingredients to college thinking I would have enough time to make stuff, but unfortunately I have been busier than expected. However, I am so glad I used my noodle to create this amazingly tasty and amazingly easy cooke recipe! All-natural ingredients, no refined sugars, no artificial flavors/colors and no preservatives! Not to mention Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan! I used Teechia sustained energy cereal which is pretty much a delicious mixture of oats, seeds, and dried fruit! These super easy to make cookies are perfect for an on-the-go snack, a light dessert, or even for breakfast!

Super Seed Banana Bread Cookies

Makes 10-12 cookies

1/2 cup Gluten-free flour (I used garbanzo bean flour)
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1 packet of Teechia sustained energy cereal (I used blueberry date) or 1/2 cup GF oats
1 banana, mashed
1 Tbsp. coconut oil, melted
1 1/2 Tbsp. agave nectar/honey/maple syrup
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
3 Tbsp. raisins/ chopped dates
Melted vegan/dark chocolate (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon and energy cereal. Mix well.
In a separate bowl, combine banana, coconut oil, agave, and vanilla. Stir well.
Add banana mixture to flour mixture and combine well, scraping the sides of the bowl to get all the flour mixed in.
Spray cooking spray on a cooking sheet and drop batter evenly into 12 cookies. Bake for about 15-17 minutes, or until cookies are golden brown. Drizzle chocolate over cookies if desired.
Enjoy!

Health Benefits:

Garbanzo Bean Flour:

Gluten-free
High in protein and fiber
Low in fat
No cholesterol, sodium or saturated fat

TeeChia Sustained Energy Cereal:

Gluten-free
High in protein , whole grains,and fiber
Contains Omega-3 fats
No refined/added sugar
No preservatives

Recipe as a whole:

All-natural
No added sugar
No preservatives
No processed ingredients
No artificial flavors
100% clean
Chockful of vitamins and minerals
All-natural sweeteners
High in fiber and protein
Healthy fats
Vegan
Vegetarian
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Whole-grains

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