BAKED APPLE FRIES

Baked apple fries! 

Mix together some cinnamon, almond meal and some crushed up nuts (any kind you want). Dip the apple slices in syrup or honey then dip in the mixture. Bake for 10 min at 350. Oh my heaven!!! It's like apple pie in your mouth!! So simple to make!!

BLACK BEAN BROWNIES VERSION 2

INGREDIENTS:
1 can black beans
3 eggs
3 tablespoons coconut oil
1/4 cup cocoa powder
3/4 cup organic sugar (I used coconut sugar)
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips-dark preferred



DIRECTIONS:
Place beans in a blender and crush them up a bit.  Then add the rest of the ingredients except for chips.  Put the well blended mixture in greased 8x8 square pan.  Sprinkle with chips.  Bake for 30 min in 350 degrees and enj
oy!

SNICKERS BAR (healthy!)

You will absolutely die when you make this recipe so get the ingredients and make this NOW!!

1st:  Blend 1/2 cup oats, 1/2 cup raw almonds, and 3 Tbsp of honey.  Form into 4 or 5 bars and place in freezer on wax paper or parchment paper.

2nd:  Puree 1/2 cup dates with a tablespoon of water at a time to make the caramel layer.  I kept having to scrape down the sides but it eventually works.  Chop up 1/4 cup almonds, or use a blender and mix it into the caramel (date) puree.  Spread this puree, which will be thick, onto the frozen nougats that were in the freezer.  Then place back in freezer.

3rd:  Mix together 3 tbsp coconut oil, 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, 1 tsp vanilla extract.  Add 2 tablespoons of powder sugar if you want it a bit sweeter (yes this is not clean eating but I have a major sweet tooth!)  Pour this chocolate sauce over the frozen bars and place back in freezer to harder.

DEVOUR!!!!

BLONDIES

Try these blondies for a SWEET craving to be satisfied!!

INGREDIENTS:
1 can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup Peanut butter or almond butter (all natural)
1/4 cup of maple syrup or agave or honey (your choice!)
1/2 cup coconut sugar
5 tbsp almond flour
2 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup chocolate chips (I used a vegan kind but you can choose)

DIRECTIONS:
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 8x8 pan with cooking spray
2. Blend all ingredients except chocolate chips in a food processor or for me....I LOVE my ninja!  Then fold the 1/3 cup chocolate chips in.
3. Spread in pan, then sprinkle the 2 tbsp chips on top. Bake for 25-30 minutes and let cool on wire rack before cutting.

HEAVEN IN YOUR MOUTH!

CHOCOLATE PUDDING

Craving Chocolate??? Don't want to pack on the pounds???

THIS IS THE PERFECT SOLUTION!!  Satisfies any chocolate craving and couldn't be easier to make!  Blend all the ingredients together in a food processor/blender and refrigerate in 4 different serving dishes.  I put them in little tupperware containers to have them on the go.  ENJOY!

BLEND:
1 1/2 Scoops Chocolate Shakeology
1 avocado
1 banana
1 cup almond milk
2 tbsp h
oney
1 tsp vanilla

GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE BITES

Hands down these are SO SIMPLE to make and so yummy!!  Seriously give these a try!

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup (6-8) fresh dates
1/2 cup raw pecans
2 Tablespoons raw cacao nibs
2 Tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut


DIRECTIONS:
1. Put pecans and coconut in blender until it is flour like consistency
2. Add the cacao nibs and dates and blend until fully incorporated.
3. Take a tablespoon of the mixture, roll into a ball.
4. Place in a sealed container and store in the fridge.

ENJOY!!

HEALTHY BIRTHDAY CAKE

ONLY 5 INGREDIENTS!!! Thank you to @tastyhealth for the recipe!

150g whole almonds
1 tsp baking powder
4 Tbsp granulated sweetener of choice
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 Whole eggs plus 2 egg whites

DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a 7" or 8" round pan with parchment paper
2. Place almonds in a food processor and run for a couple minutes until the almonds are ground to a course meal.  Put the almond meal in a bowl, add baking powder and stir well.  Set aside.
3. Whisk one egg white in a bowl until stiff and set aside.  This will take a long time by hand so an electric mixer would be a HUGE help!!
4. In a mixing bowl beat eggs plus one egg white with sweetener (I used stevia) until fluffy. Add the almond meal and stir just until evenly combined.  GENTLY fold in the stiff egg white.  DO NOT STIR!  You want to keep the air in the batter.  Pour into the pan and immediately put in the oven.
5. Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until cake has risen.
6. Allow to cool for 10 minutes, run a knife along the sides and invert the pan onto a large plate.
7. When it is completely cool, cut cake in half and fill it with whatever you like!  I used mashed up bananas and Justin's Hazelnut PB (whipped with milk).  Top with cool whip or frosting!!  SOOO GOOD!! 

CARROT CUPCAKES / MUFFINS

This recipe is YUMMY!!!  It is a cupcake recipe but to me it is too dense for a cupcake so I am going to go ahead and call it a muffin!  ENJOY!

INGREDIENTS
Cooking spray/muffin tin liners
3 large carrots trimmed and peeled
1 1/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp cloves
1/4 tsp salt
2 large eggs
2/3 cup maple sugar
1/4 cup oil

TOPPING:
1/4 cup low fat plain yogurt
1/2 cup cream cheese (1/3 less fat)
1/4 cup honey
orange zest (to taste)

DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees and put muffin liners/spray the muffin tins.
2. Prepare the carrots and set aside.
3. Whisk together dry ingredients and set aside.
4. In a different bowl, whisk wet ingredients or use a blender/food processor to do so until smooth.
5. Add the dry ingredients in 3 different batches to the wet ingredients and mix by hand.  Then fold in the carrots.
6. Transfer to the pan and bake until a toothpick comes out clean (about 12-18 minutes depending on your oven)  Makes 12 muffins for 175 calories each.

7. In a food processor mix the topping ingredients until smooth.  Spread over the top of each muffin.

ENJOY THIS YUMMY TREAT!

SHAKEOLOGY MUG CAKE (PB optional)

INGREDIENTS:
-1 scoop chocolate shakeology or a protein powder you like
-1/4 tsp baking powder
-dash of salt
-1 tablespoon cocoa powder (if you want extra chocolatey!)
-2 egg whites (or go vegan and use 1 tbsp ground flax seed with 3 tbsp water)
-dash of of maple syrup
-1 tablespoons almond milk (or your preference)
-splash of vanilla
-1 Tablespoon of PB or almond butter if you want
-dash of cinnamon if you want


DIRECTIONS:
-Spray a mug with cooking spray
-In a bowl, mix together all ingredients (minus PB) then transfer over to coated mug. 
-Add the PB to the center and push it down a little.
-Microwave for 60-90 seconds and you have heaven in a mug!!  The cake will start to peel away from the outside of the mug PB turns into a gooey filling.
You can turn it out onto a plate or eat out of the mug!

OATMEAL COOKIE ICE CREAM SANDWICHES

INGREDIENTS:

-cooking spray
-1 1/4 quick cook old fashion oats
-1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
-2 tsp flaxseed meal
-1 tsp cinnamon
-1/2 tsp baking powder
-1/4 tsp sea salt
-1/4 cup raw honey
-1 large egg white
-2 tsp unsalted almond butter
-1 tsp vanilla extract
-1/4 cup dark chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly spray 2 baking sheets with cooking spray
2. In a large mixing bowl combine oats, flour, flaxseed meal, cinnamon, baking powder and salt.
3. In a small mixing bowl whisk together honey, egg white, almond butter, and vanilla.
4. Add egg mixture to dry ingredients all at once and combine. Stir in chips.
5. Divide batter equally into 16 mounds (about 1 rounded tcsp) and arrange evenly on baking sheets.  Using the back of a slightly dampened spoon, flatten each mound into 2 1/2 inch circles.  Bake 9 to 10 minutes.  Cool on sheets for an additional 10 minutes then remove to racks to cool. 
6. Use your favorite ice cream or frozen yogurt to make ice cream sandwiches!!

BLACK BEAN CAKE BROWNIES

These brownies will satisfy any chocolate craving!!  They are so good and good for you!  I was excited to try this new recipe out and happy that they tasted just as good as they look.  You can not even tell it is made with black beans!

INGREDIENTS

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 eggs
2 egg whites
1 Tbsp coconut oil
2 Tbsp almond butter
1/2 cup cocoa
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
2/3 cup stevia
1/2 tsp instant coffee
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
mini dark chocolate chips (topping)

DIRECTIONS


1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Combine all ingredients (except chips) in a blender/food processor
3. Pour batter into a 8in baking dish sprayed with Pam
4. Place chips on top
5. Bake 12-15 minutes

ENJOY!!

CLEAN EATING CARAMEL POPCORN

OH MY GOODNESS THIS IS AMAZING!!! Satisfies late night snacking!!

INGREDIENTS:

1/4 cup almond butter or peanut butter
1/2 cup honey
8-10 cups popped popcorn

DIRECTIONS:

1.In a small pot, warm the honey on high heat. 

2.Bring it to a boil. Let it boil up in the pot about 1 inch and then quickly remove from heat.  

3.Stir in nut butter with a whisk and whisk until smooth. Should be “pourable”. 

4.Pour over the popcorn and mix with a spoon. The mixture is hot, so don’t be tempted to mix with your hands.

YOGURT POPSICLES

Healthy treat to have and very refreshing!

INGREDIENTS:
-plain nonfat organic yogurt
-strawberries, diced up
-blueberries
-muesli or grape nuts cereal

DIRECTIONS:
1. Fill popsicle holder with some yogurt
2. Layer in fruit and muesli
3. Add more yogurt
4. Add more fruit and muesli
5. Finish with yogurt
6. Freeze for about 2 hours till set!  ENJOY!!

SHAKEOLOGY FROZEN FUDGY OAT BARS

Total Time: 1 hr, 10 min

Prep Time:10 min

Yield: 4 bars

INGREDIENTS

1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology

1 Scoop Beachbody Whey Protein Powder (or any type)

½ cup natural peanut butter

½ banana

½ rolled oats

DIRECTIONS

1. Mix all ingredients together

2. Freeze for at least 90 minutes in an 8x8 inch pan

3. Remove from freezer and cut into 4 squares

Calories: 249

Cholesterol: 13mg

Fiber:4g

Fat: 10g

Protein: 16g

Carbohydrate: 25g

CHOCOLATE BROWNIE SNACKS

Total Time: 1 hr, 10 min

Prep Time: 10 min

Servings: 12, 1 brownie each

INGREDIENTS

½ cup natural smooth almond butter

1 scoop chocolate shakeology

1 medium banana, mashed

¼ cup quick cooking rolled oats

3 Tablespoons chopped almonds or walnuts

DIRECTIONS

1.Combine Almond Butter, shakeology, banana, oats, and walnuts in a medium bowl

2.Shapy mixture into 1 inch size balls (12), place in airtight container

3.Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving

Nutritional Information:

Calories: 101

Fat: 6g

Carbohydrate: 8g

Socium: 45mg

Protein: 5g

SHAKEOLOGY ICE CREAM

INGREDIENTS


1.5 cups of almond milk or fat free milk
1 scoop of Chocolate Shakeology
1/2 banana
1 Tbsp. Peanut butter
6 ice cubes or 1 cup


DIRECTIONS

1.  Take all ingredients and put into blender
2.  Blend all up, make sure it’s completely blended
3.  Put in freezer for about 2 hours or you can eat it right away and have it for a milk shake
4.  Add fun, but healthy topics:  Sugar free coconut flakes, chopped nuts….
5.  ENJOY!

Tip: Take the Popsicle holders you can buy at Walmart and pour in there, then put in freezer for a few hours and then when done you have a popsicle that taste amazing!! Kind of like a fudgesicle if you make the chocolate one.