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Lentil Spinach Salad with Avocado

September 11, 2015September 11, 2015 Melissa King 1 Comment

I have had 2 big bags of green lentils I needed to use up. So today was the day to make this Lentil Spinach Salad with Avocado. Avocado makes everything better, doesn’t it? This lentil salad came out really good and it’s easy to make. Budget friendly too. If you like lentils too, you may also like my lentil sloppy joes and my lentil loaf.

This makes a lot. About 4-5 servings. I think it is better the next day after the flavors have had time to marinate. It’s a great dish for a crowd. If you are new to lentils, this is the perfect dish to start with.

Chocolate Avocado Cupcakes

July 22, 2015May 26, 2017 Melissa King 42 Comments

Chocolate Avocado Cupcakes. I was on Facebook the other day and I came upon this recipe.

I really liked the idea of using avocado in desserts. I have had success using it in my flourless brownie bites and my chocolate chip avocado cookies.

So I thought I would attempt cupcakes. The orginal recipe had way to much sugar and it was also not gluten free. I came up with a version that has less sugar, is oil free and is gluten free. It’s also vegan of course!

These cupcakes are super rich! You would never guess they were made healthier.

Avocados with Mango Salsa (Vegan)

July 6, 2015February 27, 2018 Melissa King 11 Comments

You guys! These Avocados with Mango Salsa might just be the most delicious things I have ever eaten. That is saying a lot!!

You all know I love avocado recipes, so I know this would be a winner. If you like my Pineapple Mango Salsa, then you will love this too. It’s the perfect dish for summer. No cooking required!

This recipe fits all diets. It’s gluten free, vegan and even paleo. If you wanted to add some extra protein, I think black beans would go well in here also.

Or even quinoa. I thought they were just perfect this way. I am a wimp with spicy food, but if you like things spicy, you can also add jalapenos. My husband would love that!

Chocolate Mousse Pie (Vegan and Paleo)

June 1, 2015May 31, 2017 Melissa King 15 Comments

Chocolate Mousse Pie. I don’t know about you, but I do less baking in the summer. That is why I made this pie. It’s super easy and requires no cooking!

It’s also very indulgent and can satisfy any chocolate lover’s craving! If you love chocolate, you may also like my Flourless Chocolate Muffins and my 3 Ingredient Chocoate Bars.

This decadent, chocolate pie is vegan, gluten free and paleo approved. I am not a huge chocolate person and I could not stop eating it!

I hope you enjoy it as well. If you want to make a mousse instead of the whole pie, you can follow this easy recipe in the video below. for more videos, you can subscribe to my You Tube Channel.

Vegan Chocolate Lovers Brownies

May 1, 2015May 26, 2017 Melissa King 60 Comments

These Chocolate Lovers Brownies are amazing! I am not a huge chocolate person and I couldn’t stop eating them. These healthier brownies are vegan, gluten free, paleo and no bake. There is even a nut free option with these chocolate lovers brownies.

I whipped these up in no time at all. They are so rich. Almost like fudge. A little bite will satisfy you. If you love brownies, you may also like my super moist flourless brownies or my no bake peppermint brownies.

I let my brownies chill overnight in the fridge. They set up great. I bet you could speed up the process by putting them in the freezer for 30 minutes to an hour.

I used macadamia nuts in this, but any nut will do. I bet sunflower seeds would work well too.

Flourless Chocolate Brownie Bites

March 18, 2015May 25, 2017 Melissa King 98 Comments

You have got to try these Flourless Chocolate Brownie Bites! These are so tasty! You only need a handful of simple ingredients to make them.

These flourless chocolate brownie bites are very decadent in taste and texture. Don’t let the avocado in the ingredient list scare you.

You can’t taste them at all. Just like with my avocado chocolate chip cookies or my fudgy flourless brownies. I was licking the batter off the spoon!

These are the perfect bite for when you need a little something sweet. If you like these, you may also like my flourless chocolate muffins.

These healthier brownie bites are vegan, gluten free and even paleo approved. I added a little coffee extract to mine, but that ingredient is totally optional. Although I highly recommend using it. 🙂