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BCAA Oatmeal Cookie Recipe

Dessert Recipes

While we normally drink BCAA, it can fun (and beneficial) to add ito a few of our guilty pleasures. Such as making BCAA gummy bears to chew on before a workout or enjoying BCAA lemon mug cake for dessert. Finding ways to incorporate BCAA are great when trying to loose weight or gain muscles, because it helps with fatigue and protein synthesis. And while we can get BCAA from meats, and other protein sources, some of us can only eat so much protein. And truth is who doesn’t crave sweets?!? So lets make staying fit fun and check out this BCAA oatmeal cookie recipe.

Ingrediants

4 cups of quick oatmeal
4 oz of room temperture butter
1/2 cup of brown sugar
1 egg
3 scoop of Amino Energy BCAA vanilla latte or an other vanilla flavored BCAA
1 tsp of baking powder
1/2 tsp of salt
1 tsp of cinnamon
1/4 cup of raisens

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F

2. Grind 2 cups of oats on a food processor or blender till it become oat flour

3. Add the baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to the oat flour and pulse for 2-3 minutes

4. On a seperate bowl whisk the butter and sugar using a mixer on medium speed till both ingrediants are combined

5. Next add the egg and BCAA and continue whisking for 2 minutes

6. Slowly begin add the flour mixture to the bowl

7. Stir or fold-in the raisens and remaining 2 cups of oats

8. Then roll out the dough to 1 oz. balls and lay on a baking sheet, use a fork to flatten the cookies

9. Bake for 12-15 minutes, till golden brown at the end

10. Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes and Enjoy!!

Calories: Approx 20 cookies; One cookie 125 calories; 15g of carbs, 3.5g protein, 5.5g fat

The Easiest and Natural Coconut Flour Brownie Recipe

Dessert Recipes

I’m OBSESSED with chocolate! Besides my chips craving I have on regular bases, chocolate is my next indulgence. These coconut flour brownies are my go-to desserts when I’m craving chocolate. Since they only take 40 minutes to prepare and don’t require any random ingredient…well that’s is of course if your always stock on coconut flour, like myself. Coconut flour is a great alternative because of it so dense it requires very little of it. So a bag of flour goes a long way! It is also great for pancakes, waffles, and other baked good. On another random note, these brownies are perfect to bring to a party. It’s a great way to ensuring that there is something sweet, yet natural to enjoy.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup of coconut flour

6 eggs

1/2 cup of coconut oil (100 grams)

1 tsp of vanilla extract

1/2 cup of cocoa powder

1 cup of sugar

Dash of salt

1 tsp of baking powder

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
Combine melted oil and sugars together in a medium-sized bowl. Whisk well to combine. Add the eggs and vanilla; beat for an additional another minute).
In a separate bowl, mix the solid ingredients (cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder).
Then shift the solid ingredients into the liquids, and fold into the batter (not whisk)
Once all set, pour batter into a non-stick 8×8 baking pan
Bake for 20-25 minutes till slightly crisp around the edges
Then allow it to cool off for 10-15 minutes and enjoy!

Health Friendly Broccoli and Bacon Salad

Main Meals Paleo Recipes

As there so many diet fads out there, keto, whole 30, IIFYM, raw vegan, paleo and many others, its hard to tell which one works for you. In my opinion, any step closer to eating healthier is a great diet. While are these diets promote different agendas, the underline is all the same. Eat foods in the natural state, without preservatives, and with lots of nutrients. Therefore when looking for something good to eat, I try to make meals that fit this criteria. Such as this broccoli and bacon salad, that has plenty of greens and good fats; paired with a tuna steak and this a great meal. Go ahead and check out the latest recipe creation that is just that, a broccoli and bacon salad.

Ingredients

1 large head of broccoli, cut into florets
1/2 red onion diced
12 slices of bacon
1 cup of raisins, cranberries or sliced grapes (or a mix of all three)
1/4 cup of sunflower seeds
1/2 cup of toasted almonds
1/2 cup of Tasty Lovely whole 30 mayonnaise or 1/4 cup of avacado oil and 1/4 cup of mayonaise
2 tablespoon balsamic vinaigrette
1 tablespoon of mustard
salt and pepper for seasoning

Instructions

Combine broccoli, onion, bacon, raisins, toasted almonds and sunflower seeds in a bowl
Whisk mayonnaise, mustard, and balsamic vinaigrette together in a bowl until dressing is smooth; pour over broccoli mixture and stir to coat.

No Added Sugar Walnut Banana Bread

Dessert Recipes

I have been looking to cut out refined or substitute sugar in my diet. Instead of the processed sugar, I’m trying to find sweetness in natural forms, such as fruits and other plants. That way when those craving start creeping in, I can keep to my promise and bake non-added sugar desserts. If you have seen my other post, you know I try to nip my sweet craving by making my own dessert. Therefore check my latest desert, this simple, no added sugar walnut banana bread.

Ingredients:

2 bananas
4 medium pitted dates
1/4 cup of coconut flour
3 eggs
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp pink salt
1/2 cup of walnuts

Preheat the oven at 350 Fahrenheit. In a blender, blend the bananas, pitted dates, and egg till all has been blended in. Add the coconut flour, baking soda, and salt into the blender and mix it in. Fold in the walnuts, while leaving a few to sprinkle on top. Pour the batter into a 8×8 baking tray and bake for 20-25 minutes, till it has golden edges. Allow it to cool and then enjoy!

Three Breakfast Smoothies Before A Workout

Breakfast Recipes

I love a good smoothie, especially before a morning workout or as a “HURRY I need a quick breakfast in the morning. It’s convenient to make (even can be done the night before) and, if done right very filling. This blog post breaks out things to keep in mind when making a smoothie. For breakfast, here should be your three stables: A fat (avocado, nut butter, or seeds) to keep you satiated as it digest slower, A fruit for nutrition and to give you energy, and protein, if it is before/after a workout, to assist with muscle repair. Here are three go-to breakfast smoothies to start your day right.

1. Chunky Monkey Protein Smoothie

1 banana (better if frozen)
1 teaspoon of flax seed
1/2 teaspoon of cocoa powder
1 tablespoon of peanut butter
1/4 cup of protein powder (16g. of protein)
1 cup of almond milk

2. OJ Tropical Smoothie

1 medium orange
1/2 cup of strawberries (4oz)
half of an avocado
1/4 cup of protein powder (16g. of protein)
4 oz coconut water
2 ice cube

3. Morning Superfood Smoothie Bowl

1/4 cup of oatmeal
1/2 cup of mix berries
1 teaspoon of hemp protein
1/2 teaspoon of chai seed
1 cup of almond milk
1 tablespoon of peanut butter

Healthy Movie Snacks for a Valentine’s Date

Dessert Recipes

I’m a big believer in balance. Having to balance the healthy and unhealthy food, while leaning more on natural, whole food as the main source. So if your looking for a healthy, but delicious night in for valentines, here are four natural recipes and best part they all consist of 4 ingrediants.

Roasted Chick Pea Crunch – A great alternative to popcorn, with this recipe all you need is:

2 tablespoon of olive oil
1 teaspoon chilli pepper or lemon pepper (another seasoning)
pinch of salt
15 oz can of chickpeas

Preheat the oven at 350 degrees. Drain the can of chickpeas. Whisk the oil with the seasoning, add the chickpeas, and lay them on a baking sheet. Roast for 45 minutes till golden brown.

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Kale Chips – A great alternative to potato chips, with this recipe all you need is:

1 tablespoon of olive oil
bunch of kale
1 teaspoon of seasalt

Preheat the oven at 350 degrees. Use a knife to remove the kale leaves from the stems, rince and dry. Lay out the kale leaves on a baking sheet, drizzle the oil and sprinkle the salt. Bake for 10 minutes till edges are brown.

Fried Cinnamon Bananas – A great alternative to chocolate, with this recipe all you need is:

2 Bananas
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
1 teaspoon of honey
2 tablespoon of coconut oil

Add the cinnamon, honey, coconut oil to a frying pan on low-medium heat. Once all mixed and warm, add the diced bananas. Allow them to fry for about 4-5 minutes, moving them around and flipping them. Once all coated and brown, let them cool, and enjoy.

BCAA Gummy Bears – A great alternative to candy, with this recipe all you need is:

4 packets of gelatin
1 scoop of BCAA
1/2 cup of warm water
Optional: Add 1 tbsp of zero calorie sweeteners

Check out this zero calories BCAA Gummy Bear for instructions.

Easy to Make Soup – Thai Chicken Coconut Soup (Tom Kha Gai)

Main Meals Recipes

Soup is not something I make very often and something I have been wanting to experiment with. So when I found this recipe, I wanted to give it a whirlwind. It was not only easy, but done in 20 minutes. And for someone who works all day, it gets my stamp of approval and now going to be a usual dinner choice. So give this thai chicken coconut soup a try. It is a healthy dinner choice, paleo friendly, and full of flavor.

Also if you enjoy other thai recipes, check out our healthy alternative, low carb Pad Thai recipe.

For ingredient you’ll need:

1 can (14 oz.) coconut milk
1 can (14 oz.) reduced-sodium chicken broth
6 quarter-size slices fresh ginger
1 pound boned, skinned chicken breast or thighs, cut into 1-in. chunks (easily replaced by other meats or Tufu)
1 stalk fresh lemongrass, cut in 1-in. pieces
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon Thai or Vietnamese fish sauce (nuoc mam or nam pla)
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon Thai chili paste
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup fresh cilantro

Here is the link to the instructions: Thai Chicken Coconut Soup Recipe

Pumpkin Rice Pudding Recipes

Dessert Recipes

If we aren’t sick of everything pumpkin, then there are so many great recipes to check out. Some great pumpkin recipes I’m checking are pumpkin coffee bread by PaleoOMG and pumpkin cheesecake bar by Kara Corey. However, the recipe I wanted to make was a pumpkin rice pudding recipe. Rice pudding is made of rice mixed with water or milk and with added cinnamon and raisins. Its a popular recipe found all over the world and it’s one of my husbands favorite things. So naturally, I wanted to give it a try, with a fall twist, adding in the pumpkin. Check out this delicious pumpkin rice pudding recipe.

To make this you’ll need:

1 cup of aromatic rice
2 cups of water
4 cups of almond milk
2 tsp of vanilla extract
1/3 of cane sugar
1/2 can of pumpkin
2 tsp of cinnimon
1 tsp of nutmeg
1/3 cup of raisins

Start by boiling the water in the sauce pan. Once the water begins to boil, add the rice, and reduce the heat to let the rice simmer for 7 minutes. Then drain the rice and in the same sauce pan, boil the milk. Once the milk starts to boil, add back the rice and the vanilla extract. Reduce the heat to a simmer, and let the mixture sit for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once the rice has been absorbed my the milk, mix in the rest of the ingredients and remove from the heat. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prep an 8×8 baking pan and pour in the mixture. Bake for 30 minutes and top with walnuts or added cinnamon.

Paleo Apple Blondie Recipe

Dessert Recipes

This past weekend, we went apple picking at Calico Ranch in Julian, CA. A perfect start to autumn, even if we don’t really have any seasonal changes, it felt festive. We pick so many great varieties of apples, rummaging through trees finding the best looking apples. And since I have so many apples, what better to do then bake an apple desert. And of course I have to make a more natural variation, because it makes us feel a bit less guilty…if we did feel guilty. Get yourself some apples and try out this apple blondie recipe.

Ingredients.

1/4 cup melted coconut oil + 1 tsp of coconut oil
1/4 cup honey, agave nectar or maple syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 eggs, slightly beaten
¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
1/2 cup coconut flour
2 cups pf peeled and diced apple
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1.5oz of cocoa nibs or dark chocolate

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In the mean time, heat a medium sauce pan on low. Once pan is warm, add the teaspoon of coconut oil and diced apple. Sprinkle in the cinnamon over the apple. Leave it sitting, stirring occasionally to avoid sticking, until the apple are soft. Once soft, spoon out the apples and place aside. While apples are cooling off, in a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut flour, baking soda, and salt. In another medium bowl, mix the eggs, coconut oil, honey, vanilla extract, and almond milk. Add the flour mixture to the liquid mixture. Then fold in the apples and cocoa nibs. Transfer the batter to non-stick 8×8 baking pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes and let it cool off before cutting into it

Sweet Potato Mini Quiche Recipe

Breakfast Paleo Recipes

When your looking a recipe in the morning that will quick and easy, my advise is something that can be prepped the night before. Ensure that the breakfast has protein, healthy fats and a natural source carb. This sweet potato mini quiche is what I recommend for the busy gal. Easy to bake and easy to eat when we’re rushing out the door. Go ahead and try this paleo, natural and healthy sweet potato mini quiche out!

Ingredients:

Diced half roma tomato (2oz)
Diced jalapeño (.5oz)
4 Eggs
1 Egg White
1 cup of spinach
2 turkey bacon
16oz of yams
1 tsp of coconut oil
1/4 cup of coconut flour
Season options to taste:
Black pepper
Garlic powder
Cayenne pepper
Pink salt
Black pepper

Directions:

Preheat oven at 375 degrees. Peel the soften yams and mash using either with a processor, blender or masher. Next mix in the coconut oil, egg white and coconut flour. Prep a muffin pan with cooking oil and evenly distribute yams into 8 cups. Bake for 30 mins till edges are golden brown. In the meantime, diced and fry turkey bacon with the jalapeños. In a bowl, mix eggs, tomatoes, and shredded spinach. Then add in the jalapeño and bacon once ready. Add season to preferred taste. Once the the yam cups are ready, set aside to cool for 5 mins and pour in the mixture. Bake for an additional 10-15mins till egg mixture firm. Bon Appetite!

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I’m a big believer in balance. Having to balance the healthy and unhealthy food, while leaning more on natural, whole food as the main source. So if your looking for a healthy, but delicious night in for valentines, here are four natural recipes and best part they all consist of 4 ingrediants.

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