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Vegan Nanaimo Bars (Gluten Free)

July 23, 2014May 30, 2017 Melissa King 26 Comments

Vegan Nanaimo Bars. I must be honest. I had never heard of a nanaimo bar, let alone vegan nanaimo bars.There was a discussion about these bars in the healthy living Facebook group I run.

Apparently, the nanaimo bar originates from Nanaimo, British Columbia. It’s a bar that requires no baking.

There are 3 layers to the nanaimo bar. The bottom is a chocolate, wafer-like layer, followed by a creamy layer, and topped off with a chocolate layer.

I thought I would try my hand at a vegan nanaimo bar. I have never tasted a real one, but I improvised based on some non vegan recipes I found online.

My vegan nanaimo bars are also gluten free, grain free and free of refined sugars. In fact, there is very little added sugar at all in my recipe.

These homemade nanaimo bars are very decadent. In fact, just a little piece would satisfy your sweet tooth. There are 2 ways you can do the creamy layer.

I used coconut butter and got a harder layer. If you want a softer middle layer, I suggest going with coconut cream instead of coconut butter. I hope you enjoy this.

Blueberry Muffin Bites

June 22, 2014December 14, 2014 Melissa King 69 Comments

I just love these blueberry muffin bites. Who doesn’t like a blueberry muffin? They remind me of the blueberry muffin larabar. In fact, I used similar ingredients. My daughter loves that flavor, so I thought I would make some for her. I’m sure by now, you know that I love homemade larabars. 🙂 These no bake bites came out so good! Not only are these delicious, but they are very easy to make!

These little yummy, no bake bites are vegan, gluten free, dairy free and egg free. You can probably make them grain free by using all cashews instead of the oats. This recipe is a perfect snack for kids too.

Healthy Lemon Tarts (Vegan and Gluten Free)

April 17, 2014June 5, 2017 Melissa King 54 Comments

I made you some healthy lemon tarts. I love all things lemon. Who doesn’t? Lemons just seems to freshen every dish up. Sweet or savory. It doesn’t matter. So I created a healthier lemon tart for you.

These healthy vegan lemon tarts are perfect for Easter. If you like this recipe, you may also like my grain free blueberry tart. This lemon tart recipe is not only healthier, but it’s easy too!

This is also a recipe that fits almost every diet. It’s grain free, gluten free and vegan. These lemon tarts may look fancy, but they really only take a few minutes to make! I hope you enjoy them as much as I did.

3 Ingredient Energy Bites (Vegan)

March 30, 2014May 29, 2017 Melissa King 61 Comments

3 Ingredient Energy Bites. I am a fan of all things no bake.

You probably already guessed that from the large amount of no bake recipes in my recipe index. I am also a big fan of 3 ingredient recipes.

Homemade snacks do not have to be hard or time consuming. In fact, these healthy vegan energy bites take only minutes to make! You are probably wondering what is in these 3 Ingredient Energy Bites right?

This healthy vegan energy bites are very adaptable to add in whatever other flavors you may like. These little bites of goodness are vegan, gluten free and grain free.

If you need a nut free version, you can always use sunflower seeds instead of peanuts. These would also work with almonds.

5 Minute Maca Energy Bites

March 14, 2014December 14, 2014 Melissa King 37 Comments

Have you tried maca root powder yet? Maca root is a tuber, kind of like a potato. It is very well known as a natural energy booster. It can also help with hormonal issues such as menopause and fertility. Maca is rich in B vitamins as well. It can be pricey, but I promise that a little goes a long way, so the bag will last a long time. Kind of like chia seeds. You may even be able to buy maca powder out of the bulk bins at Whole Foods. I love putting maca powder in my Chocolate Almond Butter Overnight Oats because it adds a malty flavor that goes well with the chocolate. These Maca Energy Bites will not only give you a natural energy boost, but also a pretty good protein and fiber boost as well. If you enjoy my Maca Energy Bars, you will love these!

Copycat Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs (Vegan)

March 9, 2014June 20, 2017 Melissa King 135 Comments

Copycat Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs. Easter is almost upon us and that is when we start to see the candy come out. Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs are one of those Easter treats. So I made you some copycat vegan Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs.

I had a hard time even locating the ingredients in the actual Reese’s Peanut Butter eggs online. That should be a red flag right there! I am sure they are less than ideal. S

o I thought I would come up with a homemade version of Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs. It’s easier than you think! My Copycat Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs only have 5 ingredients.