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Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

December 13, 2014December 14, 2014 Melissa King 27 Comments

I have another new holiday cookie recipe for you! This time it’s flourless chocolate peppermint cookies. These flourless chocolate peppermint cookies are super easy to make. All you need is 4 ingredients and less than 15 minutes! If you like these, you may also enjoy my 4 ingredient peppermint fudge.

These chocolate peppermint cookies has a buttery taste/texture without any oil or butter! I added some dark chocolate chips to mine for an extra punch of chocolate goodness. These flourless peppermint cookies are vegan, gluten free and paleo. I hope you enjoy them as much as we did. This recipe makes a small batch, so if you are feeding a lot of people, you may want to double it! If you need more holiday cookie ideas, you may also like this post. I used homemade cashew butter for this recipe, but you can also use store bought. It’s super easy to make yourself. Just put cashews in a food processor and mix into butter.

Apple Cinnamon Smoothie

December 12, 2014December 14, 2014 Melissa King 9 Comments

One of the best things about my job is that I get to review some pretty awesome cookbooks. This Apple Cinnamon Delight recipe comes from Emily Von Euw’s latest cookbook, 100 Best Juices, Smoothies and Healthy Snacks. I am already a fan of her blog, and I own her first cookbook, Rawsome Vegan Baking as well. If you are looking for a great way to start off the new year healthier, I highly recommend this book. I have to admit, sometimes I get in a smoothie/juice rut and lack the inspiration for new recipes. That is what makes 100 Best Juices, Smoothies and Healthy Snacks so great. You will never get bored.

There are tons of great recipes! Emily was kind enough to let me share a recipe from the book with you. I chose the Apple Cinnamon Delight because it’s perfect for this time of year.

This smoothie is super easy and tastes like an apple pie in smoothie form. Can it get better than that? This recipe makes a lot so you can freeze some for later. I like to freeze my smoothies in ice cube trays so I only have to pop out what I need. Works great!

Homemade Orange Chocolate Bars

December 10, 2014December 14, 2014 Melissa King 22 Comments

This time of year I think of so many familiar flavors and sweet treats. Orange chocolate is one of them. So I made you some Homemade Orange Chocolate Bars. They are so delicious. Subtle hints of orange with creamy, melt in your mouth chocolate. It was hard to stop eating these Homemade Orange Chocolate Bars! They are super easy to make too. Just 4 simple ingredients!

This recipe is super simple! It’s a great alternative for those who are allergic to dairy. These homemade orange chocolate bars are vegan, gluten free and even paleo friendly! For more holiday treats you can check out this post.

Maple Cinnamon Cheesecakes

December 9, 2014December 14, 2014 Melissa King 24 Comments

I have the perfect holiday dessert for you! Maple Cinnamon Cheesecakes. OMG. These are so good and perfectly bite sized. These vegan cheesecakes are super easy to make too. If you preferred, you could probably make 1 large cheesecake as well.

These Maple Cinnamon Cheesecakes are vegan, gluten free and paleo. The gingerbread crust is to die for! I promise they will be a hit at any holiday party. Perfect for those that have dietary restrictions. I got 12 mini cheesecakes out of my batch. This is a dessert you can make ahead of time so you will not feel stressed. It should last a couple weeks in the fridge too. I could see my 3 ingredient chocolate drizzled over the top of these. Yum!

Easy Homemade Guacamole Recipe

December 7, 2014May 25, 2017 Melissa King 9 Comments

This Easy Homemade Guacamole Recipe is super easy to make! Homemade guacamole is kind of like homemade hummus. It’s so easy to make, but it’s often bought because many people don’t realize how easy it is to make!

Once you try this easy guacamole recipe, you will never buy it at the store again. It literally takes only a few minutes! Plus you can control the ingredients.

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We have chips and guacamole at just about every family gathering we go to, so it would be perfect for your holiday parties too. I don’t know of a single person that doesn’t care for guacamole or avocados in general. This recipe is so simple.

All you need is one bowl. No food processor or anything else. Unless you prefer to make it that way.

We love to eat this with fresh veggies or Beanitos. Yum! This guacamole should last about 3 days in the fridge.

Ours is usually gone the first day though! This guacamole would go perfect with my homemade Mary’s Gone Crackers.

4 Ingredient Peppermint Fudge (Vegan and Paleo)

November 30, 2014June 6, 2017 Melissa King 32 Comments

4 Ingredient Peppermint Fudge. Now that Thanksgiving is over, it’s time to start the holiday baking! What better way to do that than this 4 Ingredient Vegan Peppermint Fudge!

This Vegan Peppermint Fudge is beyond easy to make and it has very little added sugar! If you enjoy healthy desserts, you may like this post as well.

This 4 Ingredient Peppermint Fudge is vegan, gluten free, paleo and raw. My husband said they would also be great with a little chocolate drizzle over the top.

I bet my 3 ingredient chocolate bar recipe would be perfect for that. For the candy cane garnish on these, I used these dye free candy canes.

I got mine at Whole Foods, but you can probably find them at most health food stores and I will also provide the Amazon link for you.