weight loss

Purple Sweet Potato Pie Muffins

June 12, 2015 by Bethany And Rachel 13 Comments

I have always been wanting to try purple sweet potatoes, but I can never find them! Fortunately I had the chance to try some amazing Stokes purple sweet potatoes from Frieda’s Specialty Produce! These are non-gmo, organic and grown in California! Frieda’s is especially known for their exotic unusual (but awesome!) stock of fruits and veggies that are rarely found in supermarkets! I love that they have so many cool produce items to try, from banana buds to dragon fruit! Anything you could ever want and more! All of their produce is the highest qaulity! I can’t wait to try some new fruits and veggies from Frieda’s Produce!

photo courtesy of Frieda’s Produce

Now onto the the recipe: Purple sweet potato pie Muffins! Don’t be alarmed by the purple color, I promise you that these tater’s taste exactly like regular sweet taters, except they are richer/denser, AKA better! Don’t get me wrong, I love regular sweet potatoes, but these purple sweet potatoes are on a whole new level! Especially in these pancakes! They help to sweeten and give great texture to these thanksgiving-themed muffins!

Purple Sweet Potato Pie Muffins

makes 10-12 muffins

1/2 cup coconut flour
2 cups almond milk
1 tbsp maple syrup/honey
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tbsp unsweetened coconut
1 egg or flax egg for vegan option
1/2 cooked purple sweet potato, skin removed

1. Prehet oven to 350 degrees.

Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend well

2. Add to muffin tins lined with muffin liners and top with more coconut and nuts (if desired)

3. Bake for 25 minutes, or until done.

4. Enjoy

Health Benefits:

Purple Sweet Potatoes

High in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, copper, vitamin B6, potassium and iron
High in fiber
Low in fat
Complex carb
Low-glyemic

Recipe as a whole:

All-natural
No preservatives
No processed ingredients
Clean
Gluten-free
Grain-free
Dairy-free
Refined sugar-free
Dairy-free
High in fiber
Low-glycemic
Paleo
Vegan (if flax egg is used)
Vegetarian

Healthy Rice Krispie Fudge

April 9, 2015 by Bethany And Rachel 17 Comments

I remember looking at a Rachael Ray magazine a few years ago and coming across a recipe for Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Crunch. I was so mesmerized how it had rice cereal for added texture and flavor and knew I had to make it. So I did, a couple batches for my sister grad party, for every family holiday party, every birthday party and so on.

It was just that good, until I realized the ingredients list and nutrition facts were pretty scary. 450 calories and over 33 grams of fat and 26 grams of sugar for one serving! I used to eat about 4 servings at a time! Anyways, getting to the point of this post, that recipe was my motivation for this one! Absolutely no refined sugar, dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free and vegan. I used Sunbutter for this recipe to keep it nut-free but feel free to use any nut butter!

Healthy Rice Krispy Fudge

1/4 cup coconut oil
1/4 cup sunflower seed butter (I used sunbutter brand)
2 Tbsp. cocoa powder
2 Tbsp. agave nectar/maple syrup
1 cup gluten-free rice cereal (Like GF rice krispies or Rice chex cereal, crushed) or cereal of your choice

In a large bowl combine coconut oil and sun butter. Mix well.
Add in cocoa powder, agave and cereal and stir well until evenly combined.
Spread coconut oil on the sides of a glass or metal cooking sheet and spread fudge evenly.
Place in refrigerator for about 30 minutes, or until fudge hardens.
Cut up into pieces and enjoy!

Health Benefits:

We hope you enjoy this Healthy Rice Krispy Fudge!

EASY Banana Bread Nut and Seed Butter

March 29, 2015 by Bethany And Rachel 17 Comments

I’ve am now obsessed with making my own nut butter! It’s super easy and you can save lots of money! I have always wanted to try Nuttzo, a type of nut and seed butter, but its so expensive that I will not dare even to go near the stuff! Seriously, $15.00 for a jar that I can polish off in a week, no thank you.

Homemade Nut and Seed Butter

Thank fully I made my own homemade nuttzo, and I believe that its even better then the store bought! I added my own banana bread flavoring (all natural and refined sugar-free of course), and voila, the most amazing, cheapest nut (and seed) butter you will ever taste!

Banana Bread Nut and Seed Butter

(adapted from My Healthy, Happy Home)

1 cup almonds
1/4 cup pecans
1/4 cup walnuts
2 Tbsp. sunflower seeds
2 Tbsp. pumpkin seeds
1 1/2 ripe bananas, mashed
1 Tbsp. coconut sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract

Place all nuts and seeds on a cooking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes, or until slightly toasted (you can skip this step if you would like).
Place all nuts and seeds in a food processor and blend until a butter forms, about 3-5 minutes.
In a small sauce pan, add banana, coconut sugar, cinnamon and vanilla. Place on low heat for about 5-7 minutes, or until mixture resembles a sauce.
Add banana mixture to nut and seed butter and blend in food processor for another 2-3 minutes, or until blended evenly.
Enjoy!

Health Benefits

All-natural
No preservatives
No artificial ingredients
No artificial sweeteners
Refined sugar-free
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Grain-free
High in fiber
Healthy fats
Paleo
Vegan
Vegetarian
Whole 30

Dark Chocolate Orange Oatmeal Brûlée

February 6, 2015 by Bethany And Rachel 18 Comments

I love chocolate (who doesn’t right?), especially dark chocolate. I love the bitter yet slightly sweet taste of it. I remember sampling a piece of fine dark chocolate with a hint of orange from Paris and it was out of this world! I missed that flavor so much that I NEEDED to recreate it. And of course it had to be oatmeal, because I eat oatmeal everyday! Not any kind of oatmeal, oatmeal brûlée because it is fancier and more amazing than regular oats! This flavor combo may be the most amazing yet, thanks to the bitterness of the cocoa paired with the sweet acidity of the orange. You will not be disappointed! Click HERE to get your unrefined Cane Sugar!

Dark Chocolate Orange Oatmeal Brûlée

1/3 cup oats
1/4 cup almond milk
2 Tbsp. freshly squeezed juice from an orange
1/8 tsp. vanilla extract
1 Tbsp. cocoa powder
1 tsp. grated orange rind
1 tsp. dark chocolate chips ( can be vegan), chopped or cocoa nibs
1 tsp. unrefined cane sugar ( I used chancaca)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine all ingredients in a ramekin. Mix well.
Bake oatmeal for about 15 minutes, or until done.
Sprinkle oatmeal with cane sugar.
Heat oven to broil (550 degrees) and place oatmeal in oven for about 1 minutes, or until sugar caramelizes.
Enjoy!

Health Benefits Cocoa Powder Contains

many minerals such as iron, manganese, magnesium and zinc
flavonoids with help reduce systemic inflammation
fiber

Oranges Contains

Plenty of vitamins, such as C, A, folate and calcium
Fiber
Natural sugars

Recipe as a whole

All natural
No refined sugar
No artificial ingredients
No preservatives
No processed ingredients
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
100% clean
Vegan
Vegetarian
Low-glycemic
Non-GMO

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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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Paleo Coconut Cookie Dough Munchkins {Vegan option}

December 10, 2014 by Bethany And Rachel 20 Comments

Satisfy your cookie dough and donut cravings in one w/ these Paleo Coconut Cookie Dough Donut Holes! Made with coconut flour and other nourishing ingredients!

*Post and pictures updated 9/14/17*

Who doesn’t love cookie dough? We’ve secretly snuck raw cookie dough into our mouths behind our mother’s backs. And if you’ve never done that, you haven’t lived.

I made this recipe way back in 2014, so it was due for a redo! When I first began making this recipe, I intended it to be some sort of a munchkin donut. After remaking it, I think it tastes more like a soft round baked cookie dough ball. But whatever they are, they’re delish!

These guys are made with coconut flour which lends a fluffy, unique texture. If you’ve never worked with coconut flour before, this recipe would be a great way to start because it’s fuss-free.

Paleo Munchkins

Anyways, if you’re craving munchkin donuts OR cookie dough, this recipe comes in clutch for ya. It’s simple and made with nourishing ingredients for the win! Here is what you need:

coconut flour

eggs (or flax eggs)

coconut sugar

coconut oil

vanilla baking soda

dark chocolate chips

coconut

Coconut Cookie Dough Donut Holes

Satisfy your cookie dough and donut cravings in one with these Paleo Coconut Cookie Dough Munchkins! Made with coconut flour and other nourishing ingredients. Perfect with a glass of milk!

Coconut Cookie Dough Munchkins

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Ingredients

1/3 cup coconut flour
2 eggs or two flax eggs
2 Tbsp. coconut sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp baking soda
2 tbsp coconut oil
3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cooking sheet with parchment paper.
Combine all ingredients except chocolate chips and coconut in a large bowl until a dough is form.
Stir in coconut and chocolate chips.
Roll dough into about 15 small equally sized balls. Baked for 15 minutes or until golden. Enjoy!

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cooking sheet with parchment paper.
Combine all ingredients except chocolate chips and coconut in a large bowl until a dough is form.
Stir in coconut and chocolate chips.
Roll dough into about 15 small equally sized balls. Baked for 15 minutes, or until golden. Enjoy!

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Clean eating Cinnamon Sugar Mango Jam

November 30, 2014 by Bethany And Rachel 8 Comments

This delicious and healthy Cinnamon Sugar Mango Jam is the perfect spread on toast, waffles, pancakes or swirled in yogurt or ice cream!

Did you ever like something so much that you buy more of it than you can actually eat? Yeah I made that mistake more than once. I LOVE mangoes so when there was a sale I bought 5 too many and well, 3 ended up in the trash. The others were super ripe, so I knew I needed to make something with them pronto! I’ve been wanting to make jam, but never thought I was gonna make mango jam. But I did, and it turned out super awesome! The cinnamon and coconut sugar make it out of this world! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

Clean eating Cinnamon- (Coconut) Sugar Mango Jam

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Ingredients

2 cups ripe mashed mangoes you can also puree them if you prefer
2 Tbsp. coconut sugar
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a larger bowl. Mix well.
Add mixture to a saucepan and place on low heat. Let simmer for about 20 minutes , stirring mixture every few minutes.
Let cool and Enjoy!

Health Benefits:

All-natural
No preservatives
No processed ingredients
No refined sugar
Fiber
Grain-free
Dairy-free
Gluten-free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Paleo
Whole 30

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

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