Ginger Molasses Cookies

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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

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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!

 

 

Exfoliating Lavender Soap

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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

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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!

 

 

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

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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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Curried Chickpea Salad & Rosemary Potatoes

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Now onto these side dishes!

Thanksgiving is in 4 days! Here are 2 healthy & delicious side dishes that everyone can eat 🙂

They are:

• vegan
• gluten-free
• nut-free

Curried Chickpea Salad

• Servings: 10
• Time: 10 minutes
• Difficulty: easy
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Ingredients

Ingredients:

• 2, 15 oz. cans garbanzo beans (drained & rinsed)
• 1 c grated carrots
• 1/2 c dried cranberries

Sauce:

• 3 T tahini
• 2 T lemon juice
• 1/2 T ACV
• 1/2 T liquid aminos
• 1/2 T pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp curry
• 1 tsp cumin

Directions

1. Add your chickpeas, carrots & cranberries to a large bowl.
2. Add your sauce ingredients to a small bowl & whisk until combined.
3. Pour your sauce onto your chickpea mixture & mix everything together with a fork. Cover & refrigerate. Enjoy!

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Rosemary Potatoes & Brussel Sprouts

• Servings: 10
• Time: 1 hr
• Difficulty: easy
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Ingredients

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lb small red potatoes
• 2 T coconut oil
• 1 T paprika
• 1.5 tsp rosemary leaves, finely crushed
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp pink himalayan salt
• 10 large brussels sprouts
• ground pepper

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 425F.
2. Rinse your potatoes. Line a baking sheet with a silpat and spread your potatoes onto the sheet.
3. Melt your coconut oil and pour on top of your potatoes.
4. Immediately, while the coconut oil is still hot, sprinkle onto your potatoes the paprika, rosemary, garlic and salt.
5. Mix everything together on the sheet with your hands or a spoon.
6. Bake for 45-50 minutes.
7. While that is baking, slice your brussels sprouts into halves or thirds.
8. With 12 minutes left of the potatoes baking, remove your sheet from the oven. Add your brussels sprouts. Grind fresh pepper across the sheet and mix everything together once more with a spoon.
9. Place back into the oven and allow to finish baking the last 12 minutes. Serve hot. Enjoy!

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Happy Thanksgiving!

 

 

 

 

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!