Raw, No Bake, Energy Bites

No Bake Energy Bites 

I love these delicious treats for several reasons... 

1. They are easy to make 

2. They are guilt-free 

3. They are the perfect treat if you need a little snack or tasty dessert 

4.  They are portable 

5. The ingredients are delicious 

so lets get started! 

I made a huge batch because I had some almond butter I was trying to get rid of but you can alter the recipe amount if you want to make less energy bites (but lets be real, you will need/want quite a few) Just make sure the texture is gooey enough for everything to stick, but not so gooey that you can't form a ball out of the mix. 

Ingredients: 

3 cups of almond butter 

2 cups of gluten-free oatmeal (uncooked) 

1/2 cup of sunflower seeds 

1 cup of shredded unsweetened coconut flakes 

2 cups of coconut nectar (you can find this at whole foods) OR use raw honey 

lots of cinnamon 

3 tbsp of natural vanilla 

1 tsp of salt 

Directions: 

Pour all DRY ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix thoroughly. 

Then, slowly pour in coconut nectar while stirring.  

Mix coconut nectar in with dry ingredients as best as you can. 

Then, add in the almond butter and mix until all ingredients are mixed thoroughly (I used my clean hands to do this) 

Once everything is well mixed, start spooning the mixture out onto some parchment paper.  

Just like making homemade cookies, you will roll the batter into little balls. 

Once all of your batter is made into little balls, you can place them in fridge or serve immediately. 

I like to keep them in the fridge because I like them slightly chilled! 

p.s. these can also serve as a great side dish to bring over the holidays!

XoXo
Ashley

Energy Bars

I am huge fan of these bars! They are easy to make, portable, they are DELISH, and they are all-natural.  So many protein bars are loaded with junk.  Don't be fooled by protein bars and don't put crap in your body!

p.s. your house will smell so amazingly scrumptious while these are baking, you will want to make them every week! #HelloBettyCrocker The smell of these bars really put me in the holiday spirit... is that weird?!

These energy bars are: Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free, Organic,  Non-GMO, & DELICIOUS!  

Ingredients: 

2 cups of pecans 

1 1/2 cup of almonds 

4 dates  

dash of cinnamon
dash of salt 

 1/2 cup of honey OR 

coconut nectar for less sugar... I've tried each out and love both! 

Directions: 

 Place nuts in food processor or good blender and pulse.  Be careful not over process.  You don't want an almond butter texture.

Then place all other ingredients in food processor and pulse until a thick texture is made. 

Place batter in an 8x8 cooking pan that is greased with coconut oil.  

Bake on a low temperature around 180 for about an hour.  Leave the oven slightly cracked open.  Once the top starts to brown, take the pan out. 

Cut & Serve (or store for the week!)

XoXo 

Ashley 

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Lemon Basil Pesto Dressing

This recipe is Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, & Gluten-Free 

Many salad dressings are filled with trans fat, sugar, preservatives, and artificial flavors.  Unfortunately this can cancel out every intention we had with choosing a leafy green salad. #Bummer

Making your own fresh, organic, salad dressings is not only fun but it is also a way for you to sneak in some beautiful fruits and veggies into your diet.  Ditch those chemicals and preservatives! 

Lemon Basil Pesto Dressing 

Ingredients: 

2-3 Cups of fresh basil leaves 

1-2 fresh squeezed lemon (depending on how much lemon you like)

3 tbs of Coconut Oil 

3 tbs of Minced Garlic 

2/3 cups of Pine Nuts 

Sea Salt 

Black Pepper 

Directions: 

Place all ingredients in a blender until everything is smooth! 

I like to double up this recipe and keep it in a mason jar for the week.  It's absolutely delicious! 

XoXo 

Ashley 

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Creamy Avocado Dressing & Dip

Many salad dressings are filled with trans fat, sugar, preservatives, and artificial flavors.  Unfortunately this basically cancels out every intention we had with choosing a leafy green salad.

Making your own fresh, organic, salad dressings is not only fun but it is also a way for you to sneak in some beautiful fruits and veggies into your diet.  

This is one of my favorites! It's Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Gluten-Free, and Oil-Free #Winning

Ingredients: 

1 Avocado 

1 Tbsp of Minced Garlic 

2 Tsp of Raw Organic Honey 

1/4 Cup of Water 

1 Tsp of Sea Salt 

1 Fresh Squeezed Lemon 

1-2 Tbsp of Dill 

1 Tsp of Cayenne Pepper 

1 Tsp of Crushed Black Pepper 

Directions: 

Place all ingredients in blender and top on your favorite salad or you can also use it to dip your veggies in :) 

More salad dressings to come!!! 

XoXo 

Ashley 

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Pumpkin Pie Pancakes: Paleo-Friendly Gluten-Free

Ahh fall festivities!!! I could eat these all day, every day! These are so yummy... perfect for those cozy fall mornings.  The good news is... you wont have to feel guilty after eating them! 

Ingredients:

• 4 large eggs 
• 4 large egg whites 
• 1 cup of canned pumpkin 
• 1/2 cup of almond or coconut flour 
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla 
• 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg 
• two tablespoons of coconut oil 

You can top with chopped nuts or dried fruits.   Walden Farms has a great Zero Calorie syrup!

XoXo

Ashley 

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Paleo Friendly Chocolate Zucchini Bread by Ashley

Last night I was so close to getting in my car and driving to the nearest fro-yo bar! All I could think about was a delicious bowl of frozen yogurt topped with all my favorite chocolate candy pieces! Instead, I settled for making a healthy guilt-free alternative… which I must say, came out pretty darn good! 

Chocolate Zucchini Bread 

Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free 

Prep Time: 10 Minutes 

Cook Time: Around 40 Minutes 

Ingredients: 

(I bought everything at Trader Joe's)

1-1/4 cup of almond flour (or coconut flour) 

1/4 cup of cacao powder 

3 teaspoons of cinnamon 

1/4 teaspoon of sea salt 

1/2 teaspoon of baking soda 

a dash nutmeg 

a dash of ginger 

2 eggs 

1/4 cup of raw, organic honey 

2 tablespoons of coconut oil 

1/4 teaspoon of  organic vanilla extract 

3/4 cup of grated zucchini 

Directions: 

Pre-heat oven to 350.  Mix all ingredients together in a bowl until there are no clumps.  Spray a 5x9 pan with coconut oil cooking spray.  Pour the mixture into the pan.  Bake for 40 minutes on 350.  

This bread was delicious and completely kicked my chocolate craving! They say, "90% diet and 10% gym"  Eating healthy isn't easy so when your cravings are strong… always look for the healthy alternative.  Your body will thank you! 

XoXo 

-Ashley 

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Simple & Clean Soft Chicken Tacos by Katie

Lets face it, craving a delicious Mexican dish is inevitable... Especially living in New Mexico!  Typically, Mexican food dishes are loaded with calories, carbs, fat, sugar, and salt! (Yikes! But it's soooo good!) Thankfully, we are in luck! My close friend (who also happens to be a fitness competitor) has a solution for us! Guilt-Free Mexican food? #Winning 

By Katie

Makes: 2 Tacos 

Time: 15 Minutes

Ingredients: 

• 4oz of chicken 
• Mrs.Dash Seasoning 
• Two Corn Tortillas (Look for Gluten-Free) 
• Walden Farms Thousand Island Dressing (No Calories and No Carbs)
• Summer Salad Blend (I used Dole) 
• Salsa
• avocado (optional)

Directions: 

• Grill 4 oz of chicken with Mrs.Dash seasoning.
• Shred Chicken 
• Mix a summer salad blend in with the chicken 
• Heat up two corn tortillas
• Spread Walden Farms Thousand Island Dressing on the tacos
• Place the chicken mixed with salad inside your tacos
• top the tacos with avocado slices and salsa! 

Katie is always posting delicious and clean recipes! You can follow her on instagram and twitter at katielynn_xo  

I hope you all enjoyed this recipe!!! 

 

Paleo Pumpkin Bread by Ashley

Paleo Pumpkin Bread

By Ashley 

Last night I was having some major cravings so instead of caving in and cheating I decided to channel in the fall and make some clean and healthy pumpkin bread that is paleo friendly.  Guilt-free food that makes me feel like I'm cheating is always a win in my book! Not to mention, this recipe was so easy that I whipped up another batch so we could have some handy all week long!

 

Prep Time: 5 minutes 

Cook Time: 45 minutes 

 I bought most of my ingredients at Trader Joe's.

Ingredients: 

2 cups of almond flour

3/4 teaspoon of baking soda 

1-3 teaspoons of cinnamon (depending on how much you like cinnamon) 

1 teaspoon of Nutmeg 

1 teaspoon of ground ginger 

1/2 teaspoon of salt 

1/2 cup of organic pumpkin puree 

1/2 cup of agave or raw honey 

2 eggs (could also use egg whites) 

Additional mix in's: 

Cranberries

Raisins  

Walnuts 

Pecans 

 Directions: 

Preheat oven to 350.  

Gather all ingredients and pour into one mixing bowl. 

 Mix everything together until there are no clumps and no dry ingredients 

Spray your 5x9 pan with coconut oil spray. 

Pour ingredients into pan 

Place in oven for at least 40 minutes... depending on how moist you like your bread you could leave it in for another 5 minutes.

The first loaf I made was gone within in minutes! Needless to say, its delicious! 

XoXo

-Ashley 

Sweet Potato Pancakes By Natalie

Gluten-Free & Dairy Free 

SWEET POTATO PANCAKES 

By Natalie 

I made these this morning & they were absolutely DELICIOUS, I felt like I was eating pie. Not to mention that they are very easy to make! 

Prep Time: Around 10 minutes 

 Makes:  2-3 Pancakes 

Ingredients:

• Around 1 to 1 1/2 Medium Sized Sweet Potatoes (Mashed)
• 1/2 tps of Nutmeg 
• 1/2 tps of Baking Soda 
• 1 tbsp of Cinnamon 
• 3 Egg Whites 
• 1/4 tsp of Vanilla Extract 
• (optional) 1 scoop of Raw Meal Protein Powder (gluten-free protein powder)
• (optional) Pecans for toppings 

  Directions: 

Mash the potatoes and stir everything together in a bowl.  Use a stick free pan for flipping the pancakes.  You can also pray some Coconut Oil Cooking Spray down to prevent sticking.  Once cooked, top with Walden Farms Pancake Syrup, which is calorie, carb, gluten, and sugar free! You can also sprinkle some more cinnamon on top and throw a few chopped pecans on there as well, just for a little extra flare!

I hope you enjoyed this recipe! For more sample meal ideas, check out my "Meal Prepping 101" blog entry! 

Xo,

Natalie