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Date & Walnut Banana Bread

  Mmm this banana loaf is so moist and delicious. The dates add the right amount of sweetness and the walnuts add the perfect texture. Great as an afternoon snack with your favorite cup of tea.   Ingredients 2 cups mashed ripe bananas (approximately 5 medium bananas) 1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce 2 large eggs …

Simple Apple Cinnamon Granola

One of my favorite ways to spend a rainy fall morning, is in my kitchen “playing” and coming up with a new recipe. LOVE how this “Simple Apple Cinnamon Granola” turned out. Ooooh AND the best part…..so simple!! Ingredients 5 cups large flake oats 1/4 cup chia seeds 1 1/2 cups raw walnuts (coarsely chopped) …

Energy Granola

I LOVE to make a BIG batch of this yummy granola – great with almond milk or on greek yogurt, or simply on its own. I like to pack a bag to bring on long hikes or mt bike rides, to give me #lastingenergy.   Ingredients 6 cups large flake oats ½ cup raw sunflower …

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Mmmm Anyone who knows me, knows I LOVE Turtles….the chocolate covered ones!! …But I love even more knowing what is in my food…so I created my own version of this yummy treat! Ingredients 1/2 cup dark chocolate (pieces) 21 pecan halves 7 dates Himalayan salt Directions Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place 3 …

Pumpkin Granola

Ingredients 4 cup large flake oats ½ cup pumpkin seeds ½ cup pecans, chopped 1/2 pitted dates, ( chopped ) 1/2 dried cranberries ½ cup pure pumpkin 1/4 cup coconut oil, ( melted) ⅓ cup pure maple syrup 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 2 Tbsp cinnamon 1 Tbsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1  tsp …

Date Bar Oatmeal In A Jar

  Ingredients 1/4 – 1/2 cup large flake oats 1 Tbsp chia seeds 1 Tbsp raw walnuts (chopped) 3 pitted dates (chopped) pinch of himalayan salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp molasses 1/2 cup of unsweetened almond milk Directions Place all ingredients into a mason jar. Put on lid and shake until well combined. Place …

No Bake Macaroon Protein Bars

These NO BAKE protein bars are the PERFECT afternoon snack or for a quick breakfast on the go. Ingredients 1 cup whole pitted dates (chopped) 1 cup raw pecans (chopped) 2 cups large flake oats 1 cup unsweetened coconut 1 cup chocolate protein powder 1/2 cup natural peanut butter 1/3 -1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk …

Salted Caramel Protein Shake

Ingredients 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1 small handful of pitted dates (2-3) 1 cup unsweetened almond milk Pinch of himalayan sea salt ice Directions Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Makes 1 serving –  239 Calories, 24gr Carbs, 5gr Fat, 26gr Protein, 18gr Sugar, 3gr Fiber

Home Made Granola

This makes one VERY large batch….for smaller families, simply half all the ingredients. GREAT eaten as a cereal, stirred into yogurt, or as a topping on thawed frozen berries. Even place in snack size ziploc baggies and use as a quick grab and go snack. Ingredients 6 cups large flake oats ½ cup raw sunflower …

Peppermint Patty Protein Balls

Ingredients 6 medjool dates (pitted) 1 cup raw almonds 1 cup large flake oats (not instant) 2 scoops chocolate protein powder 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 2 Tbsp unsweetened almond milk 2 drops natural peppermint extract (or to taste) Directions Place dates in a bowl and cover with water. Let soak for at least 10 …

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