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Decadent Desserts

1/10/2021

 
Wow, when I need a treat this is what I make.  No refined sugars and all good stuff.  Pictured is the Tahini Fudge and Chocolate Cups.  Noting the brands I use in the ingredients.

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Tahini Fudge
Ingredients
1 cup Artisana tahini (organic sesame seed butter)
¼ cup gently melted Nutiva Organic coconut oil
2 tablespoons Date Lady Date Syrup
½ tablespoon Frontier Organic vanilla extract (non-alcoholic)
¼ teaspoon salt
1/4 cup Pascha dark chocolate chips (100% unsweetened cocoa)

Method
Whisk all ingredients together* and pour into parchment cup lined muffin tin.  Place muffin tin in freezer to set.  Store in freezer and allow to slightly thaw before enjoying.

​*I added chips individually to cups before freezing.

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Chocolate Cups
Ingredients

Base:  
1/2 cup gently melted organic coconut oil
1/3 cup Date Lady Date Syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
dash of sea salt
1 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
Add-ins:
Chopped Dried Fruit (unsweetened), unsweetened coconut flakes, chopped roasted nuts or for me it's organic crunchy peanut butter (3/4 cup)

Method
​Whisk liquid ingredients then stir in cocoa powder until well combined.  Add mix-ins and spoon into parchment cup lined muffin tin.  Place muffin tin in freezer until set.  Store in freezer and allow to thaw slightly before enjoying.
View original Chocolate recipe here.

Herbal Coffee

1/2/2021

 
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I love having an alternative to coffee.  I found Teeccino the perfect option for a caffeine free, gluten-free hot or cold beverage.  Paired with NutPods, an unsweetened dairy-free creamer, it's the perfect sip.

Easy Smoothies

10/28/2019

 
A variety of smoothies are easy using 
Thrive Life Freeze Dried Fruit.  

Smoothie base is 1 cup of unsweetened plant based almond milk, plant based protein powder, plant based unsweetened yogurt then toss in your favorite Thrive Life Fruit (single or combination, about 1/4 - 1/2 cup total). Add any preferred spices or flavor boosts. Blend and enjoy.

Pictured is an Applesauce smoothie using about 1/4 cup of Thrive Life Applesauce with a flavor boost of Cinnamon.  Also pictured is a strawberry smoothie.  I have add organic raw cocoa powder as a flavor boost to the strawberry smoothie.  Another new combination is the Thrive Life Mangoes and Thrive Life Pineapple with a flavor boost of unsweetened shredded coconut.  Delightful.

Plant Based Pumpkin Smoothie

10/26/2019

 
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Today was a good day for a taste of Pumpkin.  I keep Farmer's Market Organic Pumpkin on hand for just such an occasion.  

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup plant based unsweetened milk
  • 1/4 - 1/3 cup of organic pumpkin puree
  • 1 small banana
  • 1/4 cup of plant based unsweetened yogurt 
  • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon of Simply Organic Pumpkin Spice
  • a scoop of plant based protein powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon of Vanilla
  • drizzle with Date Lady Date Syrup to add extra sweetness and nutrients (optional)
​Method:

Blend all ingredients together in a high speed blender.  Pour into a tall glass and top with extra Pumpkin Spice (optional).

Gluten Free Strawberry Chocolate Cookies

10/24/2019

 
What better combination than strawberries and chocolate?  Now it's possible with no refined sugar thanks to Date Lady.  I decided to tweak my favorite cookie recipe and add in Thrive Life freeze dried strawberries (powdered using my Vitamix).  The results - delicious.  Added the chocolate goodness with Date Lady's Chocolate Spread.  These cookies are chewy.  I decided to store them in the refrigerator without the chocolate spread then add it right before serving.

Adapted from https://leelalicious.com/gf-chewy-cinnamon-molasses-cookies-flourless-giveaway/
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Chewy Gluten Free Cookies

11/6/2018

 
Thinking about the Holidays, what's better than cookies?  These cookies are fabulous with a variation suggested in the notes and pictured.  I think both the spice and lemon-poppy seed versions will be crowd favorites.  These cookies bake up great and freeze well.

My choice for ingredients include Bob's Red Mill almond flour and baking soda, Simply Organic spices, Date Lady date sugar and syrup plus Young Living's Lemon Vitality.

Adapted from https://leelalicious.com/gf-chewy-cinnamon-molasses-cookies-flourless-giveaway/

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Amazing Gluten-free Waffles

11/4/2018

 
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Love these waffles.  They are great for breakfast or dinner.  Double the batch and freeze any extras with a toaster compatible size in mind.  I usually freeze any extras with parchment paper as a separator.  Great with nuts or unsweetened dried fruit added to the batter.

My staples include Bob's Red Mill flours, baking soda and arrowroot powder.

Adapted from 
https://minimalistbaker.com/the-best-vegan-gluten-free-waffles/

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Banana Walnut Muffins

5/13/2018

 
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​Ripe bananas mean it's time to make some of these muffins.  They are a great addition to breakfast or a snack and they freeze well.  These muffins are so easy to make since you toss most of the ingredients in a blender.  Currently my favorite muffin!

Servings: 9
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
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Adapted from ​https://www.theroastedroot.net/grain-free-banana-walnut-muffins-paleo/ 

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