Tag: chocolate

Warm Mocha Breakfast Quinoa

Melissa King 82 Comments

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by REBBL, but all opinions are my own.  Thanks for supporting the brands that I love.

I think I found my new favorite flavor of REBBL coconut milk elixirs.  The Maca Cold-Brew.  If you are a lover of all things coffee, then you will LOVE it too.  I used it to make this Warm Mocha Breakfast Quinoa.  This is healthy breakfast is a must try!  Eating healthy does not mean you have to sacrifice flavor.

warm mocha breakfast quinoa

Did you indulge over the holidays?  I know I ate and drank my fair share!  That is what December is all about, right?  Well, New Year, New You! January is the perfect time to start over and make health a priority again.  Eating healthy does not mean you need to miss out on great food and drinks!

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Sweet and Salty Holiday Bark

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Have you tried Bark Thins?  I LOVE the pretzel version, so that is where the inspiration for this Sweet and Salty Holiday Bark came from.  I also added extra sweetness with the pomegranates and beautiful color with the pistachios.  For more holiday recipes check out this post.

Sweet and Salty Holiday Bark

This healthy dessert is super easy to make AND you can make it ahead of time.  It makes a small batch, so if you plan on entertaining a crowd, then I suggest doubling the batch.

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Mini Mint Chocolate Cheesecakes

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Who doesn’t love mint chocolate?  These Mini Mint Chocolate Cheesecakes are perfectly bite sized and packed with chocolatey mint flavor!  They start with a sweet pecan crust and the cheesecake layer is super creamy and decadent.  You would never guess they were vegan!

mini mint chocolate cheesecakes

These mini cheesecakes are also gluten free and paleo.  They are a super cinch to make too.  ZERO cooking required!

This recipe would be great for your holiday parties. You can make it a day ahead so you can spend time entertaining your guests instead of slaving away in the kitchen.

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No Bake Gingerbread Chocolate Cookies

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Now that we are past Thanksgiving, it’s time to think about all things gingerbread!  Starting with these No Bake Gingerbread Chocolate Cookies.  Does it get much easier than no bake?  I don’t think so!  These little bites of deliciousness will rock your world.  I promise!

no bake gingerbread chocolate cookies

These gingerbread cookie dough bites are vegan, gluten free, and paleo.  Marcus was begging me to take a picture fast so he could eat them all fast!

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Chocolate Turtle Pie

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Are you searching for an amazing (but healthier) dessert for your next party? A yummy pie for Thanksgiving that you won’t regret later? Emily from PrettyPies.com at your service! I’m here to share a delicious dessert that’s filled to the brim with nutritious ingredients. Pretty from the inside out! So you can enjoy guilt-free. 🙂

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Have you ever had a chocolate turtle pie? It’s a decadent chocolate filling topped with caramel and pecans. One of my favorite combinations. Something about rich chocolate and pecans is so delightful and comforting this time of year when the weather gets cooler. I love to cozy up on the couch under my warm blanket and savor something chocolatey after the kids have gone to bed. Because #mommyneedschocolate 😉

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Chocolate Almond Butter Mousse Pie

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Calling all nut butter lovers!  This Chocolate Almond Butter Mousse Pie is a must try! It starts with a date-sweetened almond pecan crust.  Then it’s filled with a luxurious almond butter chocolate mousse.  This pie may have a few steps to make it, but it’s completely no-bake and very simple despite the long instruction list.  It’s worth every minute.

This pie kind of reminded me of my chocolate mousse pie.  It’s also similar to my chocolate pumpkin mousse pie.  You really can’t go wrong when you are talking about any chocolate mousse!

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This rich and creamy pie is no-bake, vegan, gluten free AND paleo approved!  So it’s basically for everyone and needs to be a staple at your holiday dessert party.  Trust me! I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

If you need a nut-free version, you can make the crust out of sunflower and pumpkin seeds and then use sunflower butter in the filling.  Another great idea would be to sprinkle some coarse ground sea salt on top.  Yum!  I will be trying that next time for sure!

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