I workout at 5:30 AM – 5 days a week. Occasionally, since COVID, it also may be a 5:00 AM run or 6:45 AM bootcamp. But no later. I find that my body functions best at this time of the morning. There is also something about that fresh air on your face before the sun […]
All things pumpkin at this time of year, right?! Well, not for my daughter who doesn’t like pumpkin, but that just means more for the rest of us!! Thank goodness I stumbled over this recipe from one of my favorites, The Food Babe, this weekend. I had some extra time to play in the kitchen […]
Thumbprints: 1 1/2 cups peanuts (I love the sweet/salty combo and used these) 1 tsp vanilla 3 tbsp natural peanut butter 11 pitted organic dates Chocolate Filling: 1/4 cup organic coconut oil, melted 1/4 cup raw cacao powder 1/2 tsp vanilla 2 tsp 100% pure maple syrup In a small bowl, combine chocolate filling […]
2 cups organic pitted dates 1/2 cup organic tahini paste 1/4 cup ground flaxseed 2 T raw cacao powder Place dates in food processor and pulse until fine. Add all other ingredients until combined. Roll into balls and store in an airtight container in the fridge.
16 organic dates 1 1/2 scoops protein powder (I use Garden of Life Raw Vanilla or Afterburn) 4 tsp chia seeds 8 tbsp nut butter Chop dates in a food processor first until fully chopped. Add all other ingredients and mix until ingredients mix (usually about 30 seconds). Using your hands, roll into bites and store […]
2 cups rolled oats 1/2 cup all natural peanut butter 1/4 cup 100% pure maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips 1 1/2 tbsp dark cacao powder 3 tbsp coconut oil Combine peanut butter, syrup, vanilla, coconut oil, and dark chocolate chips in a small pan over medium heat. Stirring constantly […]
1 cup oats 2/3 cup organic coconut flakes (unsweetened) 3/4 cup natural nut butter 1/2 cup ground flaxseed 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional) 1/3 cup local honey 1 tsp vanilla extract Stir all ingredients together until mixed thoroughly. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Roll into balls and store in the […]
1 1/2 cups shredded unsweetened coconut 6 dates (if dates are hard, soak in warm water for 10 minutes before making the recipe) 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 15 roasted salted almonds 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips DIRECTIONS Line a small cutting board with wax paper. Combine dates and coconut in a food processor until […]
Ingredients: 2 cups of Gluten Free Crunchy Flax with Chia Cereal 1 tbsp honey 1 tbsp coconut oil 1/2 cup organic pumpkin 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup shredded coconut 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ginger Powdered sugar (garnish) Directions: Blend honey, pumpkin and coconut oil until smooth. Add rice cereal, raisins and spice. Grease 8 X 8 […]