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*3 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Mug Cake

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3 ingredients for this rich and velvety mug cake?! Yes it is true and it is real! You need to try this and I'm warning you that it might become a favorite snack of yours! Yield: 1 serving You will need: -1 ripe mashed banana -2 tablespoons cocoa/carob powder -2 tablespoons peanut butter Directions: 1. Mix everything together and place in a mug with some cooking spray 2. Microwave for 1 1/2 minutes (until it bakes to your liking) 3. Enjoy out of the mug! *Feel free to add chocolate chips, dried fruit, seeds, etc.

*The Simplest Overnight Oats

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I probably make these oats every weekend. It's such a treat to wake up to on a busy weekend of swimming and other activities. Having something prepared and filling for the whole family is so awesome and plus... you can modify the flavor to suit your fancy every time! Yield: 3 servings You will need: -1 cup steel cut oats -4 cups water -Optional additions: raisins, strawberries, banana, peanut butter, seeds, nuts, etc. Directions: 1. In the evening, bring the water to a boil on stove top 2. Add the oats and stir for 1 minute once it comes to a boil (you may need to lower the heat to prevent overflow) 3. Turn off the heat after the 1 minute has passed and cover with the lid overnight (*I like adding in a handful of raisins at this point too. In the morning the raisins have plumped right up and add such a delicious sweetness and texture to the oats) 4. In the morning, you will see that the oats have fluffed up. When ready to serve, add 1/2 cup of water and stir, just to he

*3 Ingredient Banana Fudge Cake

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This cake was so simple to make and only requires a blender. Mess free recipes are great, especially when you have two busy little toddlers running around you in the kitchen. The batter can be made into cookies but I felt lazy and poured it into a loaf pan. Feel free to top this cake with an avocado fudge frosting to make it more decadent! You will need: -3 ripe mashed bananas -1/2 cup peanut butter (any butter) -1/2 cup cocoa powder Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F 2. Mix everything together in a bowl and allow it to sit for a few minutes to firm up 3. Pour the batter into a lined pan and bakw for 25 minutes 4. Allow the cake to cool down before eating *Can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge or room temperature for 1 week

*Sweet Potato Toast

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A nice twist on barbecued sweet potatoes. This was a great appetizer, but I confused myself because I kept thinking I was eating dessert! Top these sweet potatoes with any of your favorite toppings and indulge! Yield: 1 serving You will need: -Thinly sliced discs of sweet potatoes (washed) -Toppings: Peanut Butter, Honey, Banana, Date Caramel, Cocoa Nibs Directions: 1. Grill sweet potato (you can brush some oil on them to help prevent sticking to the grill) 2. Top your "toast" with any toppings

*Gooey Banana Oat Bread

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Just had to share this... If you're kitchen lazy (like me) and like to make recipes with very few ingredients, then this 5 ingredient ooey gooey banana oat bread is soooooo easy to make and delicious. Yield: 1 large cake You will need: -6 cups gluten-free oats -6 tablespoons chia seeds -2 tablespoons baking powder -6 tablespoons coconut sugar  (any sweetener) -8 ripe bananas -2 cups water -Optional: cinnamon, nuts, seeds, raisins, coconut, chocolate chips, etc. Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350F and line a baking pan with parchment paper 2. Blend the oats, Chia seeds, baking powder, and coconut sugar together in a blender to make your flour mixture 3. In a separate bowl, mash the bananas and water together 4. Slowly add in the flour mix to the banana mix and any fix-ins you'd like 5. Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 30-35 minutes 6. Enjoy right out of the oven with a gooey centre or wait until it's cooled down or cold *Split the recipe in half

*Peanut Butter Oat Mug Cake

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This was the best rushed experience I've ever enjoyed! I started adding flavors that I figured would taste good together and then popped the mix in the microwave and voila! A beautiful peanut buttery masterpiece was born! Yield: 1 serving You will need: -2 tablespoons date paste/any sweetener -2 tablespoons oat flour -1/4-1/3C coconut water/water -2 tablespoons peanut butter -2 tablespoons dried mulberries/ raisins/ cocoa nibs/ chocolate chips Directions: 1. Mix all the ingredients together and heat for 1 1/2 minutes 2. Allow it to cool slightly and devour *Add chocolate chips for an added gooey treat