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Healthy Banana Muffins (Gluten & Dairy Free)

February 22, 2023by Kayla ChristineLeave a Comment

These gluten and dairy free banana muffins are soft, fluffy and delicious! They are great for breakfast, snack or dessert! And takes less than 30 minutes to put together. Enjoy!

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Ingredients:

3 medium ripe bananas, mashed

2 eggs

1/4 cup monkfruit maple syrup, linked here

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 cup packed blanched almond flour

1 cup gluten free oat flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

(optional) 1/4 cup dairy free mini chocolate chips, linked here

(optional) 1-2 tablespoons dairy free mini chocolate chips for sprinkling on top

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin tin with 12 liners, and spray the inside of the liners with nonstick cooking spray (I use coconut oil spray).

Step 2

In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork. Using an electric mixer, on low, add in the eggs, maple syrup and vanilla until smooth.

Step 3

In a separate medium sized bowl, whisk the almond flour, oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until well combined. Add in the dry ingredients slowly to the wet ingredients. Mix until combined and then fold in the chocolate chips (if using).

Step 4

Divide batter evenly between liners, and if using chocolate chips, sprinkle on the tops of the batter. Bake for 20-25 minutes until tester comes out mostly clean (a few crumbs are okay!).

Step 5

Let cool, and enjoy!

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Breakfast Oat Bars (Gluten & Dairy Free)

February 15, 2021March 8, 2021by Kayla ChristineLeave a Comment

If you are a morning coffee person like I am then these are the perfect pairing. Simple, easy and delicious! Packed with protein, healthy fats and fiber to keep you full longer. And as always, gluten & dairy free!

VEGAN FRIENDS: Follow the directions in Step 2 to substitute the egg for a flax egg 🙂

Ingredients:

3/4 cup almond meal (or almond flour)

1 cup old fashioned gluten free oats

1 tablespoon chia seed

1 tablespoon cocoa nibs

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 cup unflavored plant protein

1 egg (or 1 flax egg)

3 tablespoons almond butter

3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted

6 tablespoons monkfruit maple syrup, linked here

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F and line a 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

Whisk together dry ingredients, set aside. Whisk together the wet ingredients, set aside.

VEGAN OPTION: Place 1 tablespoon of flaxseed meal in a small bowl, with 3 tablespoons of water. Mix together with a fork and place in fridge for 15 minutes to set up and thicken. Recipe hack – use this mixture to substitute eggs in just about any recipe! Works every time and you can thank me later 😉

Step 3

Add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stir to combine. Once mixture comes together (it should be a little sticky), place into prepared pan.

Step 4

Bake for 10 minutes and you’re done! This recipe will make about 12 squares. Store in an airtight container in your fridge for 7 – 10 days. To reheat, I just place them in the microwave for 10 seconds, but they are also just as good cold!

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Easy Peanut Butter Cookies

December 26, 2020February 22, 2021by Kayla ChristineLeave a Comment

Peanut Butter is probably one of my favorite things, and since we are still somewhere in the middle of the COVID-19 quarantine, it helps to use simple ingredients you probably have on hand already.

I made this recipe simple enough for anyone to throw together – all you will need is a bowl, electric mixer (or whisk) and a baking sheet!

Ingredients:

1 Egg

1/4 cup Vegan Butter or Coconut Oil, melted

3/4 cup Creamy Peanut Butter

3/4 cup Coconut Sugar

1 tsp Vanilla

1 1/2 cup Almond Flour

1 teaspoon Baking Soda

1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt

1/4 cup Coconut Sugar, set aside to roll dough in

Step 1

Combine all ingredients in bowl and mix on medium speed. Place in refrigerator for 20 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 3

Using a cookie scooper, scoop dough and roll into the coconut sugar you set aside. Place on prepared baking sheet, and use a fork to create a criss cross design on top (optional). You can also just use your palm and press the dough down a little.

Step 4

Bake for 10 minutes, and that’s it! Enjoy 🙂