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Chard Wraps with Apple Slaw (Vegan)

Melissa King 14 Comments

Chard Wraps with Apple Slaw.  The other day my husband bought a bag of apples because they were on sale.  It was perfect because I have been wanting to do an apple slaw.

I normally make a crock pot applesauce.  What better way to enjoy the apple slaw than a in a chard wrap?  These lettuce wraps with apple slaw are the perfect healthy dish to kick off the new year with.

The tahini dressing really makes this apple slaw stand out.  In fact, I use it as a dressing for salads as well.  I love lettuce wraps because they fit into every diet.  Gluten free, grain free, vegan and raw.

 

Chard Wraps with Apple Slaw

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Immune Boosting Antioxidant Juice

Melissa King 29 Comments

I did a small juice fast the other day, and this immune boosting juice was one that I made during that juice fast. You may think, wait a minute. Juice a sweet potato? Trust me. They make for some yummy juice. Sweet potatoes are also loaded with Vitamin B6 and Vitamin A.  The yellow pepper adds another level of sweetness while boosting your immunity.  Yellow peppers are also high in Vitamin C.  If you are interested in the type of juicer I use, you can see it here.

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Chocolate Coconut Butter (Vegan)

Melissa King 46 Comments

This Chocolate Coconut Butter is amazing.  Have you had coconut butter?  It’s amazing.  The store bought stuff can get pricey which is my I make Homemade Coconut Butter.

Coconut butter is so creamy and delicious and it literally melts in your mouth.  I use coconut butter in a lot of my fudge recipes for that very reason.

I already had one recipe for homemade coconut butter, but I decided to take to to a whole new level by adding the dark chocolate.  You have got to try this homemade chocolate coconut butter recipe!

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Maple Glazed Brussel Sprouts

Melissa King 60 Comments

I am not too picky when it comes to vegetables, but the one I never seemed to like was brussel sprouts.  I had tried them many ways with no luck.  So when my friend Judith over at The Midnight Baker told me she had a great recipe, I decided to give them another shot.  This Maple Glazed Brussel Sprouts recipe was so good that I could not stop eating them.  I am a believer for sure now.

Maple Glazed Brussel Sprouts - My Whole Food Life

These are amazing.  Even my husband could not stop eating them.  This will become a staple in our house for sure.  This recipe is almost as addicting as my Cauliflower Popcorn.

Maple Glazed Brussel Sprouts

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Prep Time 5 min Cook Time 30 min

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. Wash brussel sprouts, remove the ends and cut in half.
  3. Place the brussel sprouts in a large bowl.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, salt and maple syrup.
  5. Pour over the brussel sprouts and mix well.
  6. Place the brussel sprouts on a lined baking sheet.
  7. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes, stopping to flip the sprouts halfway through.

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No Bake Gingerbread Cookies (Vegan)

Melissa King 31 Comments

No Bake Gingerbread Cookies that are vegan, gluten free and paleo.   As Thanksgiving comes closer, it’s time to think about gingerbread everything.

I am sure everyone is starting to get sick of all things pumpkin these days.  I have been wanting to make these no bake vegan gingerbread cookies for a while now and I’m so glad I did.  They are AMAZING!

 

No Bake Gingerbread Cookies

 

These delicious no bake vegan gingerbread cookies are seriously easy to make.  This is a cookie batter that’s safe to eat. These no bake paleo gingerbread cookies are also gluten free, grain free and vegan.  Can it get any better?

 

No Bake Gingerbread Cookies

 

 

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No Bake Gingerbread Cookies

No Bake Gingerbread Cookies

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Prep Time 10 min Serves 15 cookies     adjust servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In the food processor , grind the pecans. 
  2. Then add in the remaining ingredients and pulse until a dough starts to form. 
  3. Roll into balls and place on a parchment lined plate in the fridge to firm up. 

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Recipe Notes

I got about 15 cookies out of my batch. Enjoy! What other gingerbread recipes would you like to see in the future?

 

No Bake Gingerbread Cookies

Chocolate Peppermint Truffles (Vegan)

Melissa King 37 Comments

Chocolate Peppermint Truffles.  This time of year makes me think of chocolate.  So how about some chocolate peppermint truffles?  Truffles, cookies, brownies to name a few.  It seems like there are always sweet treats going around at parties.

I have been trying to come up with cleaner versions.  This chocolate peppermint truffle recipe is another one of those.  Only 4 ingredients and just a few minutes!

 

Chocolate Peppermint Truffles

 

I got the idea for these peppermint truffles after making my Chocolate Pistachio Truffles.  These healthy truffles are so good and they just melt in your mouth.

The best part?  They can literally be made in minutes!  I used to think truffles were hard to make, but this recipe proved me wrong.  It couldn’t be easier.

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Chocolate Peppermint Truffles

Chocolate Peppermint Truffles

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Prep Time 10 min Serves 10 truffles     adjust servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a food processor , combine all the ingredients and blend until a dough starts to form.
  2. Roll into balls and place on a lined baking sheet.
  3. Store in the fridge to firm them up. About 20 minutes. I got 10 truffles out of my batch. Enjoy!

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