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Cinnamon Crumble Mug Cake

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Need a quick and easy dessert recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth? This warm cinnamon mug cake is calling your name! And did I mention that it's mess free?! Yield: 1 serving You will need: Cake: -3 tablespoons gluten-free flour mix -A dash of vanilla -A dash of cinnamon -1/4 teaspoon baking powder -1 tablespoon coconut sugar -1 1/2 tablespoons water -2 tablespoons melted coconut oil (or some mashed banana/apple sauce for s fat free version) -1 tablespoon carob chips (optional) Crumble Topping: -1/2 tablespoon melted coconut oil -1 1/2 tablespoons coconut sugar -A dash of cinnamon -1 tablespoon chopped nuts (or oats for fat free) Directions: 1. Mix all the cake ingredients together and pourin a microwaveable mug 2. Mix the crumble ingredients together and pour over the cake 3. Bake in the microwave for 1 minute and voila! Cake for one!

*Simple Carob Nicecream

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Banana nicecream was the perfect addition to tonight's dinner👍. It's almost like getting a frosty from Wendy's to add to your meal, yet much healthier and fat free. I won't say no to that! Yield: 1 serving You will need: -5 frozen bananas -1 heaping tablespoon of raw carob powder -Toppings: date caramel sauce, banana, chopped dates Direction: Blend all the ingredients together and top with your favorite toppings!

*Banana Nicecream With A Cocoa Hemp Swirl

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Thought I'd bust out my Yonanas machine this Sunday morning to make a nicecream concoction. I love it because it is kid friendly and Zayn loves helping. I paired this with a slice of my raw brownie cheesecake. Mmmmmm Yield: 1 serving You will need: -4 frozen bananas -1 tablespoon cocoa -3 tablespoons hemp milk (any milk) -Toppings: strawberries, carob chips Directions: 1. Make the cocoa hemp swirl by mixing the cocoa with the milk and setting aside 2. Using your Yonana machine, push through the frozen bananas and pour a little of the cocoa hemp mix after each banana is pushed through so that it is incorporated throughout *You can also just swirl in the cocoa hemp mix afterwards yourself by pouring it over the banana nicecream and swirling it through with a spoon 3. Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy! *Use a blender if you do not have a Yonana machine

*Blueberry Pineapple Smoothie

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Smoothie time again this morning! Did not feel like bananas so I combined the tropical flavors of pineapple and berries in this one. I honestly think that when you're so busy, especially in the morning, a smoothie is such a great meal on the go, filled with the all the colors of the rainbow and antioxidants of pure goodness for your body. Yield: 1 serving You will need: -1/4 pineapple -2 cups frozen blueberries -2 cups spinach -1 cup water Directions: Blend all the ingredients together and enjoy!

Pineapple Cantaloupe Salad

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Breakfast is prepped! 😊 Made a quick fruit bowl of whatever fruit I had at home. I must say... it was a success! Dont be afraid of being creative and throwing whatever fruit you have together! Yield: 1 serving You will need: -1 chopped up cantaloupe -1 chopped up pineapple Dressing: -1 tablespoon ground flax seed -1 tablespoon ground chia seed -1 tablespoon raisins -1 tablespoon shredded coconut -1/2 tablespoon hemp seed -5-6 tablespoons water Directions: 1. Mix all the dressing ingredients and set aside to gel 2. Mix the salad ingredients together 3. Top with topped with the dressing and enjoy!

Quinoa Chocolate Timbits

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Growing up, I used to love the chocolate timbits covered with coconut from Tim Hortons. They were truly the inspiration for these little gems. I can't wait to make them again because they were so delicious! Yield: 8-10 balls You will nerd: -1-1 1/2 cup cooked quinoa -1 tablespoon cocoa -2 tablespoons Tahini -1/2 tablespoon maple syrup  (sweetener of choice) -A dash of cinnamon -1/4 cup shredded coconut Directions: 1. Mix all the ingredients together except for the coconut 2. Roll the ball in the coconut 3. Place in fridge for at least 30 minutes to harden and enjoy!

Apple Quinoa Crumble

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This is my take on a healthier apple crumble. I enjoy the nuttiness of crumble toppings and usually try to save that till the end. With this crumble you don't have to feel guilty even if you ate the whole thing. I enjoy this at any time of the day too :) Yield: Enough for 2 You will need: -2/3 cup water -1/4 cup raw quinoa -1 tablespoon maple syrup -1 teaspoon vanilla -1/2 teaspoon cinnamon  -1 Apple (chopped) Crumble Topping: -2 tablespoons quinoa flakes or oats -1 teaspoon maple syrup -2 tablespoons chopped pecans -1 tablespoon raisins -1/2 teaspoon cinnamon  -1 tablespoon melted coconut oil Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350F 2. Lightly oil a small casserole dish 3. Place all the ingredients in the casserole dish and mix 4. Place in the oven with the dish covered for 30 minutes 5. While baking, mix the crumble ingredients together 6. Place the crumble over the apple mixture after 30 minutes of baking and broil, uncovered, ...