Ginger Molasses Cookies

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

Now for some Cookies!

They are:

• healthy
• vegan
• sweetened only with blackstrap molasses
• no oils used
• delishhhhh

• Servings: 10 cookies
• Time: 25 mins
• Difficulty: easy
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Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

• 1/2 c whole wheat flour
• 1/2 c coconut flour
• 1/2 c rolled oats
• 1/2 T ground ginger
• 1 tsp allspice
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp himalayan salt
• handful chocolate chips

Wet Ingredients:

• 2/3 c unsweetened apple sauce
• 1/3 c blackstrap molasses
• 1/2 c non-dairy milk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Line a baking sheet with a silpat & set aside.
3. In a large bowl add & whisk all dry ingredients.
4. Add in your wet ingredients & mix until combined.
5. Use an ice-cream scooper to distribute batter among your silpat. Lightly press down each scoop of batter with your palm to form into a flatter cookie shape.
6. Bake for 15 minutes

 

 

 

Chocolate Orange Muffins

Don’t forget to follow my Instagram, @thekellydiet, for more recipes not posted on the blog! Like this ‘Mango Buch Smoothie’ that tastes like a mimosa!

And now for dessert!

These Chocolate Orange Muffins actually have the taste of a chocolate orange; while still being healthy enough to eat for breakfast!

They are also:

• plant-based
• high in protein & fiber
• bursting with flavor
• sweet
• filling

• Servings: 9 Muffins
• Time: 30 mins
• Difficulty: medium
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Ingredients

Wet Ingredients:

• 1 avocado
• 1 orange (whole including skin)
• 1/4 c raw local honey or pure maple syrup
• 1/4 c non-dairy milk or melted coconut oil
• 1 tsp vanilla

Dry Ingredients:

• 1 c whole wheat flour
• 1/3 c oats
• 1/4 c cocoa powder
• 1/4 c cacao powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp baking soda

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Spray 9 muffin holes with olive oil spray & set aside.
3. Slice your avocado and orange into smaller pieces.
4. Add all wet ingredients to a food processor. Process until everything is broken down and combined.
5. Add in your dry ingredients. Process until everything is combined.*
6. Distribute your batter among the 9 muffin holes. Smooth the tops with a spoon.
7. Bake for 18 minutes. Allow to cool before removing from pan.**

*If your food processor is too small to hold everything, after processing your wet ingredients add in your oats and process again. Then transfer everything to a mixing bowl, add in the rest of your dry ingredients and whisk.

• I topped mine with prepared powder peanut butter. And ate them after refrigerated because I think they taste best chilled. Allow a few hours for all the flavors to settle before eating.



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Enjoy the weekend!

 

Healthier Brookies

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

But how about some Brookies!

These yummy brookies are:

• healthier than your normal cookie
• plant-based
• high in protein & fiber
• chocolatey
• sweet
• filling

• Servings: 9 Brookies
• Time: 30 mins
• Difficulty: easy
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Ingredients

Base Ingredients:

• 1 c organic oats
• 1/2 c organic pumpkin puree
• 1/2 c raw, local honey
• 1/4 c unsweetened almond milk
• 2 scoops (46g) peanut butter protein powder (I used Orgain)
• 1 tsp baking soda

Top Ingredients:

• 1/2 c whole wheat flour
• 1/2 c melted coconut oil
• 1/2 c non-dairy milk
• 1/3 c oats
• 3 T organic coconut sugar (I used Now Foods)
• 3 T cocoa powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp baking soda

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Spray 9 muffin holes with olive oil spray & set aside.
3. Add all base ingredients to a food processor. Process until combined & distribute among your muffin tins.
4. Add all top ingredients to your food processor. Process until combined & distribute among your muffin tins on top of your base.
5. Bake for 18 minutes. Cool and drizzle with nut butter. Enjoy!

 

Happy Winter!

 

 

Chickpea Pumpkin Bites

Don’t forget to follow my Instagram, @thekellydiet, for more recipes not posted on the blog! Like this ‘Fit Honey Crumble’!

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!

 

 

Exfoliating Lavender Soap

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

And for something a little different from the normal Kelly Diet post… we are making soap!

With only 4 items you can make natural soap for yourself or as a crafty Christmas present!

For this soap you will need:

1. Oatmeal Soap Base
   • relieves itchy skin
   • natural acne treatment
   • reduces wrinkles
   • radiates skin
2. Lavender Oil
   • anti-inflammatory
   • detoxifies
   • heals
   • calms
3. Dried Lavender Flowers
   • exfoliating
4. Soap Molds

I love the calming effects of lavender. Adding it to a relaxing shower or bath makes it even better!

So make this soap for yourself or spread the love by sharing with others 🙂

• Servings: 10 (9.2x8.9x2 in.) soap bars
• Time: 1 hr
• Difficulty: easy
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Ingredients

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• Soap molds (I bought a 2 pack silicone soap mold- 9.2X8.9X2 in)
• Organic Dried Lavender Flowers
• 2 lb oatmeal soap base
• Lavender essential oil

*I bought all my products off of Amazon Prime

Directions

1. Cut your oatmeal soap base into squares and add to a large pot.
2. Place your pot on the stove and bring to medium heat. Cover and wait for soap to melt completely, stirring occasionally.
3. Once your soap is liquid add in about 30 drops of lavender essential oil. Stir.
4. Add in 1 to 2 handfuls of dried lavender flowers and stir again. (Your flowers will float to the top.)
5. Pour and distribute the mix into your soap molds.
6. Freeze for about 30 minutes or until hardened throughout.
7. Remove from molds and voila you made soap!

Happy Holidays!

 

 

Gingerbread Cookies

Don’t forget to follow my Instagram, @thekellydiet, for more recipes not posted on the blog! Like this ‘Cauliflower Oatmeal Bowl’!

Now for some Christmas Cookies!

You don’t have to feel guilty about indulging in holiday cookies if you make these Gingerbread Cookies!

They are:

• healthy
• vegan
• sweetened only with blackstrap molasses
• no oils used

• Servings: 13 cookies
• Time: 20 mins
• Difficulty: easy
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Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

• 2 c whole wheat flour
• 1 c coconut flour
• 1 T ground ginger
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp himalayan salt

Wet Ingredients:

• 1 c non-dairy milk
• 2/3 c unsweetened apple sauce
• 1/3 c blackstrap molasses

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Line a baking sheet with a silpat & set aside.
3. In a large bowl add & whisk all dry ingredients.
4. Add in your wet ingredients & mix until combined.
5. Use an ice-cream scooper to distribute batter among your silpat. Lightly press down each scoop of batter with your palm to form into a flatter cookie shape. Add a hershey kiss if desired.
6. Bake for 10-15 minutes (depending on how soft or crispy you like them.) Enjoy!

Happy Holidays!

 

 

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!

If you make this recipe, snap a pic & hashtag it #thekellydiet @thekellydiet- I love seeing your creations on Instagram, Pinterest & Facebook!

#FlannelSeason

Gingerbread Birthday Cookies

Don’t forget to follow my Instagram, @thekellydiet, for more recipes not posted on the blog! Like this ‘Vegan Enchilada Pie!’

Now for some Gingerbread Birthday Cookies!

These cookies are super healthy & insanely delicious!

The only sweetener is 2 T molasses and no oils are used.

They are soft, sweet and have such a great ginger- molasses flavor.

Cause here at The Kelly Diet you never have to compromise taste for health!

• Servings: 7 Cookie Drops
• Time: 20 minutes
• Difficulty: easy
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Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

• 1 c sprouted spelt flour
• 1/2 c coconut flour
• 2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp himalayan salt
• Desired amount of sprinkles (optional)

Wet Ingredients:

• 1/2 c non-dairy milk
• 1/3 c pumpkin spice apple sauce
• 2 T molasses

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with a silpat & set aside.
2. Add your dry ingredients to a large mixing bowl & whisk.
3. Add in your wet ingredients and mix until combined.
4. Use an ice-cream scooper to distribute 7 scoops of batter on ur baking sheet.
5. Bake for 11 minutes. Enjoy!

 

See ya next time!

 

 

 

 

Gingerbread Baked Donuts

How do you celebrate someone’s birthday?

Pick up a cake?

Go out to dinner?

Special birthday pancakes for breakfast?

I let people know how much I love them on their birthday by baking a healthy birthday treat! Now I realize that ‘healthy birthday treat’ may seem like no treat at all to someone, especially on their birthday. But if you know me, you know my desserts taste great and are healthy because I would never want to give someone something that I didn’t think wasn’t good for their body!

So why not start the day off, celebrating someone’s birthday, with these healthy baked donuts?!

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

Wet Ingredients:

• 1/2 c pumpkin puree
• 1/2 c unsweetened almond milk
• 1/4 c pure maple syrup
• 1/2 T molasses

Dry Ingredients:

• 1 c organic sprouted spelt flour
• 1/2 c almond flour
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp allspice
• pinch of pink himalayan salt
• 1 tsp baking powder

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350F.
2. Spray a 6 hole donut tin with non-stick cooking spray & set aside. (I only filled 5 donut holes with batter)
3. In a medium sized bowl add all of your wet ingredients. Whisk until combined.
4. In a large mixing bowl add all of your dry ingredients. Whisk until combined.
5. Pour your wet ingredients into your dry & mix until combined.
6. Distribute your batter among 5 donut holes.
7. Bake donuts for for 18 minutes.
8. Allow donuts to cool before removing from pan.
9. Add any desired toppings. I spread my donuts with prepared chocolate PB2. Enjoy!

If you make this recipe, snap a pic & hashtag it #thekellydiet @thekellydiet- I love seeing your creations on Instagram, Pinterest & Facebook!

 

Gingerbread Baked Donuts

These look as good as they taste 🙂

I love warm, drippy peanut butter. I spread some all natural chunky peanut butter on a donut while it was still warm & was that a treat to eat!

I did eat a few of them completely plain without any toppings which allowed the gingerbread taste to really come trough.

However you chose to eat these healthy, clean & protein & fiber packed donuts, you can’t go wrong!

• Servings: 6 Donuts
• Time: 25 minutes
• Difficulty: easy
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Ingredients

Wet Ingredients:

• 1 ripe banana
• 1 1/4 c unsweetened almond milk

Dry Ingredients:

• 1 c sprouted whole wheat flour
• 1/4 c garbanzo bean flour
• 2 T almond flour
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• Pinch of ground cloves
• Pinch of allspice
• Pinch of pink himalayan salt
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 c date sugar

Toppings:

• All natural chunky peanut, nut, or sunflower seed butter
• Cacao nibs
• Smashed candy cane

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350F.
2. Spray a 6 hole donut tin with non-stick cooking spray & set aside.
3. In a small bowl mash your banana with a fork. Pour in the almond milk & stir until combined.
4. In a large mixing bowl add all of your dry ingredients. Whisk until combined.
5. Pour your wet ingredients into your dry & mix until combined.
6. Distribute your batter among the 6 holes.
7. Bake for 15 minutes.
8. Allow donuts to cool before removing from pan.
9. Add any desired toppings & enjoy!

If you make this recipe, snap a pic & hashtag it #thekellydiet @thekellydiet- I love seeing your creations on Instagram, Pinterest & Facebook!

And in case you were interested in another dog besides my own, here is a pic of sister’s dog to further get you into the holiday spirit 🙂