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Triple Berry Chocolate Clafoutis

July 30, 2015 by Bethany And Rachel 20 Comments

This triple berry chocolate clafoutis will be your new favorite summer desserts! It is very easy to make, only made with 6 ingredients, paleo + gluten-free!

I was searching around the internet yesterday to find some inspiration and I came across a recipe for a Clafoutis. I had no idea what a Clafoutis was so I decided to look up the definition.

Clafoutis: a tart made of fruit, especially cherries, baked in a thick, sweet batter, AKA it’s like a soufflé cake thingy and it tastes pretty darn awesome, especially since it only has 5 ingredients, it’s #easyasbreeze to make and it’s made with Blue Diamond Chocolate Almond milk!

Apparently it’s a french dessert, I used to take french in high school but it wan’t my forte. I took it for four years and stopped after Honor’s french, there was nooo way I would have been able to make it to AP french. It’s been quite a while since I have taken french, but atleast I still know a few sentences!

Il Fait chaud: It is hot

Je m’appelle Rachelle : My name is Rachel

J’ai gros chat leo nommé: I have a fat cat named Leo

J’aime faire Clafoutis: I like making clafoutis

Yea I guess I’m pretty much fluent…..nahhhh. Anyways this Clafoutis is super duper easy to make, even though it sounds really complicated, even I was afraid that it wasn’t going to turn out because it was so simple to make! To my surprise, it turned out perfectly.

Triple Berry Choclate Clafoutis

My Dad loved this, when he asked what it was, I said it was a Clafoutis and he said, “an Octopus?” Yes Dad, I made an Octopus.

Triple Berry Chocolate Clafoutis {6 Ingredients!}

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Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

2 cups berries chopped (I used strawberries, cherries and blueberries)
3 eggs
1 cup Chocolate Blue Diamond Almond Milk
1/4 cup coconut sugar
3/4 cup almond flour
2 tbsp shredded unsweetened coconut

Instructions

Pre-heat oven at 350 and spray a glass pie pan with cooking spray
Layer berries on the bottom of the pie pan
Blend eggs, milk, sugar, cocoa and flour in a blender or food processor for 1 minute
Pour batter over fruit and sprinkle with coconut, bake for 30-35 minutes, or until firm
Let cool and serve with more fruit and berries if desired
Best if served chilled

This Clafoutis is Paleo, Gluten-free and Dairy-free

Have you ever taken french? If so, do you know any sentences?
Do you think Clafoutis sounds like Octopus?

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Fluffy Strawberry Coconut Muesli Pancakes

June 16, 2015 by Bethany And Rachel 6 Comments

You can try to disagree with me, but we all know breakfast food is the best food. If I could I’d probably eat breakfast for every meal, and I may or may not have done that before (guilty as charged). To me, out of all the breakfast food/ingredients in the whole wide world, oats are definitely the best.

There is so much variety of flavors and variations that you can make with oats! It doesn’t always have to be just in oatmeal form, it can be help fluff up pancakes with fiber, be the main ingredient in granola, or create an added texture in smoothies.

The one product that contains oats and is super new to me is Muesli. I’ve never heard it until Nature Valley kindly sent me two of their new products: Toasted Oats Muesli Originial and Toasted Oats Muesli Blueberry. If you were like me a few days ago, your probably questioning to yourself what the heck it is.

To me, muesli is like a mix between unclustered granola and toasted oats. It can be served cold like cereal, or it can be mixed with water or milk and cooked in the microwave or stove like oatmeal! So basically, its the best of both worlds!

Its a great whole grain breakfast that contains a delicious blend of whole rolled, oven-toasted oats, fruits, nuts and seeds lightly sweetened to perfection! Think of it as nature’s essentials- just a few simple ingredients mixed into a delightful texture! Its great tasting while fueling your body for the day ahead of you! There are 5 grams of fiber and 6 grams of fiber per half cup serving!

Strawberry Coconut Muesli Pancakes

Nature Valley Toasted Oats Muesli is a great addition to pancakes! It lends a crunchy, sweet texture so you don’t need any sugar! It also adds extra fiber and protein to keep you full until lunch!

Strawberry Coconut Muesli Pancakes

Makes 4-5 Pancakes

1/2 cup oat flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 cup sliced strawberries
2 egg whites (or a flax egg for vegan option)
1/4 cup plain greek yogurt (or coconut yogurt for vegan option)
1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup Nature Valley Toasted Oats Muesli
2 Tbsp. shredded unsweetened coconut
sliced strawberries (optional)

Combine first seven ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until until fully combined.
Place mixture into a bowl and mix in muesli and coconut.
Lightly coat a skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium low-heat. Drop batter by 1/4 cup onto skillet. Add a sliced strawberries on top. Cook until bubbles appear on top. Flip cakes and cook until golden brown on underside. Wipe skillet clean and repeat with more cooking spray and remaining batter.
Top with pureed strawberries (instead of maple syrup), more shredded coconut and Muesli!

adapted from this recipe

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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

Citrusy Delight :Lemon-Orange Waffles with Strawberry Maple Cream

October 5, 2014 by Bethany And Rachel 13 Comments

I was in the mood for waffles this morning because I haven’t had then in forever! I used to make them all the time when I was younger ( using a mix) and I would get a belgian waffle every time I went out to breakfast. The problem was that they did not fill me up at all. Normal waffles lack in fiber, protein, healthy fats and pretty much every nutrient. Not these waffles, full of fiber, hefty in protein and a smidgen of healthy fat to start your day off on the right track. Not to mention all the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants in the lemons, oranges and strawberries used in here!

Lemon–Orange Waffles with Strawberry Maple Cream

Make four 4 inch waffles

1 cup GF oat flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
3 Tbsp. coconut flour
1 Tbsp. coconut oil, melted
1 Tbsp. agave/honey
1 cup almond milk
1 egg, beaten or flax egg (1 Tbsp. flax meal with 3 Tbsp. water)
1 Tbsp. orange zest
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. orange juice

Cream

1/4 cup pureed strawberries
1 Tbsp. maple syrup
2 Tbsp. plain soy/greek yogurt

in a bowl combine oat flour, baking powder and coconut flour.
Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
Cook waffles in waffle iron coated with cooking spray. Cook like you would a normal waffle. Repeat with remaining batter.
For cream, combine all ingredients together than pour over top waffles
Enjoy!

Health Benefits

Oranges

many vitamins such as C,A, potassium and copper
Fiber-filled
Natural sugars

Lemon

many vitamins such as vitamin C,B and phosphorus
chock-full of flavonoids
natural body cleanser

Strawberries

Rich in vitamin C, potassium, and folic acid
Fiber-filled
Natural sugars

Recipe as a whole

All natural
No preservatives
No processed ingredients
No artificial flavors
100% clean
Vitamins
Minerals
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Vegan
Vegetarian

Guilt-free Dessert for Breakfast:Gluten-free Strawberry Cheesecake Muffins

August 13, 2014 by Bethany And Rachel 7 Comments

Who doesn’t love the creamy rich taste of cheesecake? Its one of the most classic and versatile desserts ever created, so many different flavors! The calories in cheesecake though, is not acceptable in a clean eating diet, which is why I made a version that is! Why not have cheesecake stuffed in a muffin for breakfast? It is clean as can be, with only 1 1/2 Tbsp. agave nectar for the whole recipe! Gluten-free hearty flour creates a bulk of fiber to keep you full for a while. And the strawberries and a beautiful taste when added to the cream cheese and muffins, not to mention loads of vitamins and fiber! So replace these as your dessert when you crave some cheesecake, They will satisfy your cravings without the added calories!

Gluten-free Strawberry Cheesecake muffins

Makes 16 Muffins

2 cups brown rice flour
2 cups oat flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 cup apple sauce
2/3 cup mashed strawberries
1/2 cup almond milk
2 egg whites, beaten (or flax egg)

Filling

6 oz. fat free/vegan cream cheese, softened (could substitute greek/soy yogurt)
1/2 cup strawberries
2 Tbsp. agave nectar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine flours, baking powder and cinnamon in a large bowl. Mix well and remaining ingredients, stirring well after each addition.
Place ingredients for filling in a food processor. Blend for 15 seconds or until mixture is smooth.
Add muffin liners to 16 slots on a muffin tin. Add 1 spoonful of batter on the bottom of each one. Then add a spoonful of cream cheese mixture. Add remaining flour mixture on top, then add remaining cream cheese mixture. Repeat for all muffins.
Bake for about 30 minutes or until muffins are done.
Enjoy!

Health Benefits

Fiber
Protein
Vitamins
Minerals
All natural
100% clean
Low glycemic
No processed sugar
No artificial ingredients
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Vegan
Vegetarian

Strawberry Lemon-Cream Pie Breakfast Pizza

August 5, 2014 by Bethany And Rachel 21 Comments

I can’t help but continue to make breakfast pizza! It’s just so easy, tasty and a healthy breakfast treat, I can’t stop, it’s an addiction! But today I made a version of my mother’s favorite pie, lemon cream pie with the addition of strawberries! Yum! :) Pizza for breakfast is just so awesome, it’s so much more satisfying when you can eat food with your hands! Not to mention the taste of this pizza, creamy, lemony, and sweetness right at your finger tips!

Strawberry Lemon Cream Pie Breakfast Pizza

Serves 1-2 ( one hungry person )

1 cup oats
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 cup apple sauce
1 egg ( or flax egg)

Toppings

1/2 greek yogurt (vanilla or plain mixed with sweetener)/ soy yogurt
1 Tbsp. lemon zest
1 Tbsp. crushed walnuts
3 Tbsp. sliced strawberries

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine all ingredients in a bowl ( not including toppings). Blend well and spoon into a crust shape onto a cooking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until oats are done.
Top with toppings.

Health benefits

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

Gluten-free Strawberry Coconut Bread

August 1, 2014 by Bethany And Rachel 4 Comments

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!

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

Pre heat oven to 350 degrees.
In a food processor, combine strawberries, egg whites, applesauce, coconut oil and coconut extract. Blend for about 20 seconds, or until mixture is smooth.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, chia seeds, cinnamon and baking powder. Mix well.
Add strawberry mixture to flour mixture and mix well.
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.
Let cool for about 15 minutes and take out of loaf pan.
Slice and Enjoy!

Serves 6-8

Health Benefits

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

Your Favorite Ice-Cream Flavors for Breakfast: Banana Split Oatmeal

July 4, 2014 by Bethany And Rachel 18 Comments

Would you believe me if I told you I had a banana split this morning for breakfast, yep, banana, chocolate, and strawberry, mmmmmmm! Except, what if I told you that it was healthy, satisfying, clean, no-sugar-added, and tasted like a banana split without the cold. You will be pretty impressed with this version of my all-time favorite summer treat, for breakfast. All the flavor, without any of the crap (artificial ingredients, sugar, fat, preservatives) in a wholesome and delicious, nutritious breakfast. You will indeed start your day right with this magnificent creation, plus, you can tell your co-workers that you had a banana split for breakky, hehe they will never guess. 🙂 Banana Split Oatmeal

3/4 cup dry oats
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup water
1/4 large ripe banana, mashed
3 strawberries, mashed
1/2 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp agave nectar
Sliced almonds
Banana coins

1. In a bowl, combine oats with coconut milk and water, cook in microwave for about 2-2 1/2 minutes

2. Separate cooked oatmeal into 3 sections, one for the banana layer, chocolate layer and strawberry layer

3. For the Banana layer: combine 1/3 of the cooked oatmeal and mashed banana, mix well, place in original bowl

4. For the Chocolate Layer: combine 1/3 of the cooked oatmeal with cocoa powder and agave, mix well and place next to banana layer in original bowl

5. For the Strawberry layer: combine the remaining cooked oatmeal with the mashed strawberries, mix well and place next to chocolate layer

6. Top oatmeal with sliced almonds and banana coins, if desired

7. Enjoy! Health Benefits

Fiber
Low fat
No added sugar
All natural
100% clean
No preservatives
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
non-GMO
Vegan
Vitamins, minerals and Antioxidants

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?

Vegan Chocolate-Strawberry and Hazelnut Tarts with Cocon ut Crust

June 16, 2014 by Bethany And Rachel 1 Comment

So today my goal was to make coconut tortillas, but that FAILED. It was my first time working with coconut flour so I didn’t really know how the texture was. It is super-fine, so the tortilla dough was all crumbly. That was clearly not going to work so I put my thinking cap on and came up with these babies. They say when one door closes another door opens! And I think this is even better than what I originally wanted to make!

Vegan Chocolate-Strawberry and Hazelnut Tarts with Coconut Crust

1/3 cup hazelnuts (without skin)
1/4 cup sliced strawberries
1 1/2 Tbsp. coconut oil
2 Tbsp. cocoa powder
2 tsp. maple syrup

Crust

1/2 coconut flour
1 1/2 Tbsp. coconut oil, melted
1/4 cup warm water
3 Tbsp. egg whites, beaten
2 Tbsp. shredded unsweetened coconut
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 Tbsp. honey

To make the crust, place all ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and mix until it resembles a dough (will be crumbly).
Spray five ramekins with cooking spray and press dough to bottom.
Bake the crusts at 350 °F for about 25 minutes, or until slightly brown.
While crusts are baking, add remaining ingredients to a food processor and mix until mixture is a smooth puree.
Let the crusts cool for about 15 minutes before topping them with chocolate-strawberry and hazelnut puree.
Add sliced strawberries, shredded coconut, cocoa nibs for toppings, if desired.
Enjoy!

Health Benefits:

Vegan
Gluten-free
Paleo
no-added sugar
dairy free
Fiber
Protein
Healthy fats
Antioxidants, vitamins and minerals!

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