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Lemon Larabar Bites (Vegan and Gluten Free)

Melissa King 58 Comments

Lemon Larabar Bites that are vegan and gluten free.  If you have been following this blog for a long time, you know that I love larabars.

Especially if they are homemade larabars!  I have had several requests to do a lemon larabar recipe, so here it is.  I absolutely love lemons, so I was excited to create the larabar version.

 

Lemon Larabar Bites

 

They came out so good!  I am happy to tell you that these are grain and gluten free.  If you have a nut allergy, you can try making them with sunflower seeds.

These homemade lemon larabars make the perfect snack because it only takes minutes to make them and there is no sugar added!

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Lemon Larabar Bites

Lemon Larabar Bites

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Prep Time 10 min

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In the food processor , grind up the almonds and cashews. 
  2. Once they are ground, add in the dates and the lemon juice.  You may need to add in a small amount of water if the mixture looks too dry. 
  3. Once the dough is formed, roll into balls and place them in the fridge to firm up.

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Recipe Notes

I got 14 balls out of my batch. Enjoy!

Grain Free Sugar Cookies

Melissa King 22 Comments

Did someone say sugar cookies? I love sugar cookies. I have also been inspired to do some grain free baking lately, so a grain free sugar free cookie just seemed to make sense.  I have already tried doing some grain free baking with my Grain Free Blondies and my Grain Free Blueberry Tart.  I hadn’t really used any coconut flour though.  So today at Whole Foods, I bought some.  I was so excited to use it that I baked these sugar cookies this afternoon.

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I knew they were good as soon as I saw my daughter lick the beater clean.  If you are new to baking with coconut flour, there are some things you need to know.  Coconut flour absorbs a lot of moisture so it’s good to add an egg for every 1/4 cup coconut flour.  I used flax egg replacements in this recipe.  I was a little worried because I have heard that if you use more than 2 flax eggs, it messes up the recipe, but I used 3 and this came out great.

Grain Free Sugar Cookies

Grain Free Sugar Cookies

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Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 15 min Serves 15 cookies     adjust servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. Mix all the dry ingredients in one bowl .
  3. Mix all wet in another.
  4. Add wet to dry and mix.
  5. Roll dough into balls.
  6. Place them on a lined baking sheet , and then flatten each ball with your palm.
  7. Bake for about 12-15 minutes.

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Recipe Notes

Enjoy!

No Bake Snickerdoodles

Melissa King 49 Comments

What is better than a snickerdoodle?  How about no bake snickerdoodle cookie dough bites!  Now we are talking.  I already have a Gluten Free Snickerdoodle on my blog, so this was only a matter of time.

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These can be made in just minutes and are gluten free!  Can it get better?  My daughter just loves cinnamon.  In fact, to get her to drink her milk, I add some cinnamon to it.  I call it Meadow’s Secret Milk and she drinks it right up!  So these were right up her alley.  I hope you enjoy them as well.

No Bake Snickerdoodles

No Bake Snickerdoodles

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Prep Time 10 min Serves 12 cookies     adjust servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In the food processor , grind up the oats and almonds.
  2. Then add in the rest of the ingredients until a dough starts to form.
  3. Roll into balls and then flatten them with your palm.

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Recipe Notes

I kept mine in the fridge on a plate with parchment paper. I got 12 out of my batch. Enjoy!

No Bake Snickerdoodles

Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge (Vegan)

Melissa King 67 Comments

Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge that is vegan and gluten free.   I have 5 words for you Chocolate Peanut Butter Vegan Fudge.  Yes.  You heard that right.

You can make a clean eating peanut butter fudge.  A little bite of heaven that melts in your mouth.  Who doesn’t like chocolate and peanut butter, right?  This healthy fudge recipe is super simple to make!

 

Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

When I first created my Coconut Almond Fudge, my husband told me it would be awesome with some chocolate.  So this recipe was born. Let me be the first to tell you, it’s freaking amazing.

If you are a chocolate and peanut butter fan, you will love this chocolate peanut butter fudge!   These are very rich and decadent, so one will satisfy your sweet craving – maybe even 1/2 of one.

The recipe makes a lot, so freeze whatever you don’t want to eat in the first week or so.  It would also be equally delicious made with almond butter.  I like to keep mine in the freezer for when I want a super rich dessert.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

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Prep Time 5 min Cook Time 60 min Serves 12     adjust servings

This fudge is melt in your mouth delicious!

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan , mix all the ingredients on medium heat and stir until everything is combined. It should take a few minutes to combine and I suggest stirring it the whole time.
  2. Once the mixture is smooth and combined, transfer to muffin pans with liners .
  3. Store in the fridge to firm up. I used standard sized, but mini muffin pans would work well too.

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Recipe Notes

I’m not going to lie, this recipe is a good arm workout to make, but is well worth it. You will not disappointed. They can be frozen as well! Enjoy!

Tropical Popsicles

Melissa King 6 Comments

I love making my own popsicles.  These tropical popsicles are my latest creation  Most store bought brands contain unnecessary ingredients.  When I make my own, I can create whatever I like.  I even take requests from the girls.  It’s been so hot here in Texas, so a frozen treat is perfect. These tropical popsicles are awesome. They are cool and refreshing, and well… tropical.

Tropical Popsicles

These tropical popsicles are very easy to make.  Did you know that coconut water is a natural electrolyte replacement?  It totally is!  Much better than Gatorade.  Tastes better too!  These would make the perfect post workout snack.  I hope you enjoy them.

Tropical Popsicles

Tropical Popsicles

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Prep Time 10 min Serves 6 popsicles     adjust servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh pineapple cubed
  • 2 cups honey dew melon cubed
  • 1 banana
  • 1 cup coconut water

Instructions

  1. Blend all the ingredients in a blender for about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Pour into popsicle molds . You can also use smoothie pop molds . That’s it! Enjoy!

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Raspberry Nutella Tarts

Melissa King 7 Comments

I have said this before, but growing up with a German mother meant we ate a lot of Nutella.  I loved it as a child.  Now I know that store bought Nutella is very unhealthy.  So I have created my own Healthy Homemade Nutella.  I have used it in many dishes on this blog.  Now it is time for a Raspberry Nutella Tart.

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We all need to enjoy a tart every once and a while.  I love them and they are perfect for summer.  There is no cooking involved!  These are completely raw.  They are also vegan, grain free and gluten free!  If you feel compelled to cook the crust, you can.  You just don’t need to.  These are very easy to make even though they look kind of fancy.

Raspberry Nutella Tarts

Raspberry Nutella Tarts

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Prep Time 30 min Serves 5 tarts     adjust servings

Ingredients

    For the crust

    For the filling

    For the fruit

    • 2 cups fresh raspberries or strawberries

    Instructions

      For the crust

      1. In a food processor , grind up the almonds until they are a course consistency.
      2. Once they are ground, add in the dates and water until the dough comes together. If you are not using a high powered food processor , you might want to soak the dates for 5 minutes in water to soften them.
      3. Grease your tart pan or mini tart pan s and then press the dough into the pan and up the sides. The dough will be sticky and I find that working with wet hands helps.
      4. Once the dough is set into all the tarts, place them in the fridge to firm up. About 30 minutes.

      For the filling

      1. While the tarts are setting up, you can make the filling. In the food processor , grind up the hazelnuts into as fine of a powder you can get them.
      2. Once they are ground, add in the remaining ingredients. If the mixture seems too thick, you can always add a bit more milk.
      3. Once the crusts are set, spoon the filling into each one and top with the fruit.
      4. Enjoy!

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