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Chocolate Chunk Coconut Cookies

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I made these cookies based on a previous recipe but modified it slightly to mock the flavors and presentation of the gluten free chocolate macaroon cookies from Cookies by George. The only difference is that these cookies don't have the processed sugars and have no eggs. They have been a hit this Saturday morning! Yield: 12 cookies You will need: -2 cups almond flour (or oat flour) -1/4 cup seed/nut butter -1/4 cup maple syrup/date paste/coconut sugar/agave -sprinkle of cinnamon -1/2 teaspoon baking powder (omit for raw cookie dough) -1 large tablespoon vegan buttery spread -2-4 tablespoons chocolate almond milk (or a combination of a bit of cocoa and regular milk) -1/3 cup shredded coconut -1/4 cup chocolate chunks/cocoa nibs/carob/chocolate chips Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees 2. Using a food processor (or blender), mix all the ingredients together (except for the milk, chocolate and coconut) until combined 3. Add and mix enough milk to give it a ...

Coconut Caramel Apple Coffee Cake

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No filter needed... I wish I can upload the smell in my kitchen!! Deliciousness! A coconut caramel apple coffee cake that's gluten free and dairyfree! I fomt drink coffee, but I will eat this cake! Mmmmm ❤ Yield: 9×13 inch pan You will need: Cake: -3 cups gluten free flour mix -1 cup shredded coconut -1/2 teaspoon sea salt -2 teaspoons baking powder -1 teaspoon baking soda -1 cup almond milk (any milk) -3 flax eggs (or regular eggs if not vegan) -1 teaspoon vanilla Filling: -1 mashed banana -1 cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar) -1 tablespoon cinnamon -1 teaspoon allspice -2 chopped and peeled apples Glaze: -1 tablespoon coconut oil (or coconut butter) -1/2 cup coconut sugar -2-3 tablespoons almond milk -1/2 cup shredded coconut Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350F and line a 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper 2. In the food processor or mixing bowl, mix all the ingredients together and pour into the pan 3. In same mixing bowl (no need to rinse it out), m...

*Raw Hot Chocolate

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Hot chocolate is one of those drinks that just screams warmth in the winter. It's always nice to indulge in a cup and cuddle up and watch a movie too. My mission was to create a raw hot chocolate that was guilt free but still delivered the same flavor. This was a definite success! Yield: 1 serving You will need: -4 soaked medjool dates -1 tablespoon raw carob powder (or cocoa) -2 1/2 cups warm/boiled water -Optional Topping: Banana Marshmallows (made by dehydrating 1/2" thick banana coins in the dehydrator at 115 degrees overnight) Directions: Blend all the ingredients together and enjoy with some banana marshmallows!

Apple Pie Smoothie

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Breakfast smoothie is an apple pie in a slurpee cup :) When I have too many apples in the fridge, you'll find me snacking on them with peanut butter or making applesauce and freezing for later use. Today I just added them to my smoothie and it literally tasted like apple pie. I love the sweetness that Gala apples have and they definitely shine in this smoothie right here! Yield: 1 smoothie You will need: -2 apples (cored, peel left on) -2 frozen bananas -2 pitted dates -1/2 tablespoon chia seeds -1/2 tablespoon ground flax seeds -1 cup almond milk (any milk) -1 cup frozen peas Directions: Blend all the ingredients together and enjoy!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Graham Fudge

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Quick and easy chocolate peanut butter that's delicious. This is a great dessert option to whip up when taking something to a potluck and keeps well in the fridge.p Yield: 1 small tray You will need: Fudge: -1 cup peanut butter -1 cup icing sugar -1 cup gluten free graham cracker crumbs -2 tablespoons coconut oil Chocolate Topping: -1/2 cup vegan chocolate/dark chocolate chips -2 tablespoons coconut milk (any milk) Directions: 1. In the food processor, mix all the ingredients together and press down in a container lined with parchment paper 2. Melt the chocolate chips and milk in the microwave for 30 second intervals until melted and spreadable 3. Spread the chocolate layer over the peanut butter fudge and place in fridge for at least 30 minutes before cutting into it

Apple Butternut Squash Smoothie

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Breakfast smoothie time... Calls for another Apple smoothie. This time I wanted to add the flavors of fall with butternut squash and cinnamon. Yum yum in my tum! Yield: 1 serving You will need: -2 frozen bananas -2 cored Apple -1 cup spinach -1/2 cup almond milk -1/2 cup water -A dash of cinnamon -1-2 pitted Medjool dates -1 cup cooked butternut squash (I had cubes that were cooked) Directions: Blend all the ingredients together and enjoy!

Peas and Melon Smoothie

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What an interesting and delicious combination of fruits and vegetables. I would make this again... Something about the peas that made this interesting. You could easily substitute for spinach or kale too. Enjoy! Yield: 1 serving You will need: -3 frozen bananas -1/4 cantaloupe (chopped) -1 cup frozen peas -1 handful fresh mint (dried mint will work too) -A dash of cinnamon  -1 cup almond milk (any milk) Directions: Blend all the ingredients together and enjoy!