Nut & Chia Jam raw bars

Don’t forget to follow my Instagram, @thekellydiet, for more recipes not posted on the blog! Like this ‘Mashed Chickpea Salad.’ 

Now for some raw bars!

Do you like Peanut Butter & Jelly? Well how about a raw bar made with Almond Butter & a Raspberry Chia Jam on top of a Cashew/date crust?!

Enticed?

Enjoy this raw bar as a filling start to your day or as a dessert to nip your sweet tooth in the butt.

• Servings: about 9 bars
• Time: 50 mins
• Difficulty: medium
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Ingredients

Crust:

• 1 c cashews (soaked for at least 6 hours)
• 10 pitted dates
• 1/4 c coconut flour
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Middle:

• Almond Butter

Top/ Chia Jam:

• 1 c raspberries (or other berry of choice)
• 3 T chia seeds
• 1/2 T lime juice

Directions

1. Add all your chia jam ingredients to a small pot on medium heat.
2. Mash your berries & mix. Reduce heat to low until everything it combined. Allow to cool once done cooking.
3. Drain & rinse your soaked cashews.
4. Add that along with the rest of the crust ingredients to a food processor.
5. Process until combined. 
6. Take about 2 T of your crust ingredients and press it into the bottom of a muffin tin. Repeat until crust is gone.
7. Spread 1 T of almond butter on top of the crust and freeze for 15 minutes.
8. When that is done distribute your chia jam amongst the top of the almond butter.
9. Freeze again until hard and you are able to remove the bars from the tin.
10. Keep bars stored in the freezer in a container. Let sit for about 15 minutes at room temp before eating.

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Happy eating.

 

 

Raw Truffle Samoas

Don’t forget to follow my Instagram, @thekellydiet, for more recipes not posted on the blog! Like this ‘Multigrain Struan.’ 

It’s Girl Scout cookie season!

The good… they’re delicious.

The bad… it’s not hard to eat an entire sleeve of these yummy cookies in one day.

So here is a healthy version that not only tastes delicious, but will fill you up & give you energy! No more guilt when you indulge in a few of these truffles.

• Servings: 10 truffles
• Time: 20 mins
• Difficulty: medium
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Ingredients

• 2/3 c unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1 1/3 c oats
• 1/3 c unsweetened cocoa or cacao powder
• 8 pitted dates
• 1 ripe banana
• 2 T cacoa nibs
• 2 T non-dairy milk
• 1 T almond butter
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• pinch himalayan salt

Directions

1. Bake 1/3 of the coconut on a baking sheet at 400F for 5 minutes.
2. While that is baking add to a food processor the other 1/3 of coconut along with the rest of the ingredients.
3. Process until smooth like batter and combined.
4. Roll 2 T of the dough into balls.
5. Transfer your baked coconut flakes into a small bowl.
6. Roll your doughs of ball into the toasted coconut flakes.
7. Store in a sealed container in the fridge. Enjoy!

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Enjoy the weekend!

 

Chickpea Pumpkin Bites

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Now onto some Chickpea Bites!

These yummy snacks are:

• healthy
• vegan
• low in sugar
• high in protein & fiber
• moist
• slightly sweet
• filling

• Servings: 10 muffin size bites
• Time: 40 mins
• Difficulty: easy
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Ingredients

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Ingredients:

• 1 can chickpeas (drained & rinsed)
• 1/2 c organic pumpkin puree
• 1/2 c unsweetened apple sauce
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp allspice
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 c whole wheat flour
• 1/2 c rolled oats
• 1/4 c organic coconut sugar
• non-dairy chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Spray 10 muffin holes with olive oil spray & set aside.
3. Add the first 3 ingredients to a food processor. Process until chickpeas are broken down and smooth.
4. Add the next 3 ingredients to the food processor. Process until combined.
5. Add the next 3 ingredients to the food processor. Process until combined.
6. Fold in your chocolate chips.
7. Use an ice-cream scooper to distribute batter among your 10 muffins holes.
8. Bake for 30 minutes.
9. Best eaten after chilled in the refrigerator. Enjoy!

Happy Saturday!

 

 

Pumpkin Persimmon Cornbread

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Pumpkin + Persimmons + Cornbread…. would you have put that combination together? Probably not, but don’t let that scare you! This unique combination results in a bread that is flavorful & just the right amount of sweet.

Pair this  bread with some homemade soup for a delicious warm meal 🙂

• Servings: 1 loaf
• Time: 1 hr
• Difficulty: easy
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Ingredients

Wet Ingredients:

• 1 c canned light coconut milk
• 1 c pumpkin puree
• 1/4 c unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 c raw, local honey or pure maple syrup
• 2 tsp apple cider vinegar (ACV)

Dry Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 c cornmeal
• 1 c wholewheat flour
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp allspice
• pinch of pink Himalayan salt
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder

Fold Ins:

• 1/2 c diced persimmon

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Spray a 9×9 loaf pan or similar with non-stick cooking spray & set aside.
2. Add your dry ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Whisk until combined.
3. Add in your wet ingredients and whisk again.
4. Fold in your diced persimmons.
5. Pour batter into your pan & bake for 40 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and a knife inserted comes out clean. Enjoy!

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I hope everyone enjoyed the weekend!

Peppermint Hot Cocoa Pronuts

Don’t forget to follow my Instagram, @thekellydiet, for more recipes not posted on the blog! Like these ‘Pomegranate Oat Muffins!’

Now onto the pronuts!

These protein donuts are made with Orgain’s new plant-based Peppermint Hot Cocoa protein powder. I love it!!! If you don’t own any use any other flavor you have like vanilla, chocolate or peanut butter. The taste will be different but still delicious!

These pronuts are the best in health & taste!

• Clean
• Plant-based
• Healthy
• Fiber & Protein Packed
• Filling
• Oil- free
• No added sugar
• Delicious

• Servings: 5 pronuts
• Time: 25 minutes
• Difficulty: easy
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Ingredients

Ingredients:

• 1 large ripe banana
• 1/2 c apple sauce
• 1/2 c non-dairy milk
• 1/2 c whole wheat flour
• 1/2 c oat flour
• 1/4 c Orgain’s Peppermint Hot Cocoa Protein Powder
• 1 tsp baking soda

Optional Toppings:

• White chocolate chips
• 80% cacao chocolate chips
• Organic unsweetened coconut flakes
• Anything else you like!

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Spray 5 donut holes with non-stick spray & set aside.
2. Add your ripe bananas to a large mixing bowl & beat until pureed.
3. Add the rest of your ingredients to your mixing bowl & mix until combined.
4. Distribute your batter among the 5 donut holes.
5. Add any desired toppings.
6. Bake for 18 minutes. Serve as is or spread with nut butter 🙂 Enjoy!

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Happy weekend!

 

 

 

Maple Sweet Potato Bread

Don’t forget to follow my Instagram, @thekellydiet, for more recipes not posted on the blog! Like these ‘Peppermint Hot Cocoa Overnight Oats!’

 

This healthy sweet potato bread is so delicious that I have a hard time not finishing the whole thing myself!

What makes this bread healthy? It’s made of fiber-filled, protein-packed and energizing ingredients!

Not to mention it’s super easy to make 🙂

I’m going to give you 2 options in the recipe. One will reduce the amount of oil and syrup used to make it even healthier. If you are looking for more of that dessert bread leave the original amount.

Let’s get baking!

• Servings: 1 loaf
• Time: 1 hr
• Difficulty: easy
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Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

• 1 c organic whole wheat flour (find one high in fiber & protein)
• 1 c organic old fashioned or rolled oats
• 1/3 c organic unsweetened coconut flakes
• 3T coconut flour
• 1/2 T cinnamon
• 1 tsp baking soda
• Pinch of pink himalayan salt

Wet Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 c organic sweet potato puree
• 1/2 c melted coconut oil OR 1/4 c melted coconut oil + 1/4 c non-dairy milk
• 1/2 c pure maple syrup OR 1/4 c pure maple syrup + 1/4 c natural apple sauce

Additional:

• 1/3 c white chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 395F. Spray a loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray & set aside.
2. Add all your dry ingredients to a medium sized bowl & whisk to combine.
3. Add all your wet ingredients a large bowl & mix until combined.
4. Pour your dry ingredients into your wet & mix until just combined.
5. Fold in your white choc chips.
6. Pour your batter into your loaf pan & smooth with a spoon so that it is evenly distributed.
7. Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Enjoy!

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Toasted Coconut Banana Muffins

Don’t forget to follow my Instagram, @thekellydiet, for more recipes not posted on the blog! Like this ‘Green Mango Smoothie!’

Now onto the protein muffins!

These protein muffins are made with Orgain’s plant-based Cookies and Cream Protein Powder. I love it!!! If you don’t own any use any other flavor you have like vanilla, chocolate or peanut butter. The taste will be different but still delicious!

These protein muffins are the best in health & taste!

• Clean
• Plant-based
• Healthy
• Fiber & Protein Packed
• Filling
• Oil- free
• Sweet
• Delicious

• Servings: 11 muffins
• Time: 25 minutes
• Difficulty: easy
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Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

• 3 scoops (70g)  protein powder (I used @drinkorgain Cookies & Cream)
• 1 c quick oats (gluten-free if needed)
• 2/3 c unsweetened organic coconut flakes
• 1/3 c whole wheat flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• Pinch of pink himalayan salt

Wet Ingredients:

• 2 large ripe banana
• 4 oz natural apple sauce
• 1/4 c non-dairy milk
• 1/4 c pure local honey or agave
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Additional:

• Handful white chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Spray a muffin tin with non-stick spray & set aside.
2. Add your ripe bananas to a large mixing bowl & beat until pureed.
3. Add the rest of your wet ingredients to your mixing bowl & mix until combined.
4. Add all your dry ingredients to a medium sized bowl & whisk to combine.
5. Pour your dry ingredients into your wet & mix until just combined.
6. Fold in your white choc chips.
7. Use an ice-cream scooper to distribute your batter among 11 of the muffins holes.
8. Bake for 18 minutes. Enjoy!

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Happy almost Friday!

 

 

Pumpkin Brownies (2 ways)

Don’t forget to follow my Instagram, @thekellydiet, for more recipes not posted on the blog! Like these ‘Soft, Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies!’

Now for some brownies!

I made two Pumpkin Brownie versions.

1) One is fluffier, lower in sugar and a good healthy option even for breakfast!

2)The other is fudgier and more dessert like.

Both are:

• 100% vegan
• Rich in nutrients from the pumpkin 
• Filling
• Protein & fiber packed
• Delicious!

You can add chocolate chips or nuts to your batter. Top these baked brownies with nut butter or non-dairy whip cream. However you like your brownies, make them your own!

Breakfast Pumpkin Brownies

• Servings: 9
• Time: 35 mins
• Difficulty: easy
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Ingredients

Ingredients:

• 1 c organic pumpkin puree
• 1 ripe banana
• 3 T raw local honey or pure maple syrup
• 1 1/2 c garbanzo bean flour
• 1/4 c raw cacao powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• dash himalayan salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Spray an 8×8 pan with olive oil spray & set aside.
3. Add all dry ingredients to a large mixing bowl & whisk
4. Add your wet ingredients to a medium sized bowl & whisk.
5. Pour your wet into dry & mix until combined.
6. Pour batter into tin & bake for 25 minutes.
7. Allow to cool before removing from pan. I ate mine drizzled with almond butter for breakfast and as a snack. Enjoy!

The more dessert like brownies I used whole wheat flour. I finally found a whole wheat flour that has just as much protein & fiber as other coconut and garbanzo bean flours! It’s Prairie Gold Whole Wheat Flour. I found it at Sprouts. It can also be bought on Amazon.

Fudgey Pumpkin Brownies

• Servings: 18
• Time: 35 mins
• Difficulty: easy
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Ingredients

Ingredients:

• 1 15 oz can organic pumpkin puree
• 1 c pure maple syrup
• 1/2 c melted coconut oil
• 1 c + 2 T whole wheat flour
• 1/3 c raw cacao powder
• 1 T pumpkin pie spice
• dash himalayan salt

Additional:

• non-dairy chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Spray an 9×12 pan with olive oil spray & set aside.
3. Add all dry ingredients to a large mixing bowl & whisk
4. Add your wet ingredients to a medium sized bowl & whisk.
5. Pour your wet into dry & mix until combined.
6. Pour batter into tin. Sprinkle the top with a small handful of chocolate chips.
7. Bake for 25 minutes.
8. Allow to cool before removing from pan. I like them best eaten cold after refrigerated. Enjoy!

Happy Sunday!

 

 

 

Gingerbread Protein Bars

Hello Hello!!!

First, don’t forget to follow my Instagram @thekellydiet for more recipes that are not on the blog. Like this ‘Chickpea PB Batter!’ 

And now… no it’s not Christmas season yet, but hey gingerbread is delicious so why limit when you can eat it?!

These Gingerbread Protein bars are…

• Energizing
• Metabolism boosting
• Filling
• Low in sugar
• Delicious

They’re kind of like the Cliff Gingerbread bars but way softer, yummier & healthier 🙂

• Servings: 9 bars
• Time: 40 minutes
• Difficulty: easy
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Ingredients

Wet Ingredients:

• 3 ripe bananas
• 3/4 c non-dairy milk
• 1/4 c blackstrap molasses

Dry Ingredients:

• 1 c organic rolled oats (gluten free if needed)
• 1/2 c coconut flour
• 2 T ground flax
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp ginger
• pinch of pink himalayan salt

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350F. Spray an 8X8 with non-stick cooking spray & set aside.
2. Add your bananas to large mixing bowl & mash with a fork. Add in the rest of your wet ingredient & mix until combined
3. Add your dry ingredients to the bowl & whisk until combined
4. Pour batter into your pan. Bake for 30 minutes. Enjoy!

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Pumpkin Peanut Butter Protein Bars

Don’t forget to follow my Instagram, @thekellydiet, for more recipes not posted on the blog! Like these ‘Unicorn Wraps!’

Now for some delicious Pumpkin Peanut Butter Protein Bars!

These fit and protein packed bars are also yummy enough for dessert! Bonus, they are also super easy to make!

The main ingredients are…

• organic steel cut oats
• vegan peanut butter protein powder (I like @drinkorgain –has only 1 g of sugar)
• organic pumpkin

Let’s get baking!

• Servings: 8 bars
• Time: 30 minutes
• Difficulty: medium
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Ingredients

• 1/2 c organic pumpkin puree
• 1/2 c natural apple sauce
• 3/4 c organic steel cut oats (gluten free if needed)
• 2 scoops (46g) plant-based peanut butter protein powder (I like Orgain)
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• pinch of himalayan salt

Drizzle:

• 1/4 c Peanut Butter Powder
• 1/4 c filtered water
• 1 T Cocoa Powder
• 80% cacao or  non-dairy chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8×8 pan with non-stick olive oil spray & set aside.
2. In a food processor add all ingredients.
3. Process until combined.
4. Pour batter into your pan & smooth with a spoon.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes.

Drizzle:

1. Once done baking and cooled, add all drizzle ingredients, except your choc chips, to a small bowl. Use a fork to mix until combined.
2. Pour drizzle on to top of your base.
3. Sprinkle on some choc chips, slice and enjoy! Great served warm or eaten cold after refrigerated.

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Happy October!