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These cookies are packed full of nutrients and healthy fats and free from refined sugar and gluten. The main ingredient is almonds. Almonds contain lots of healthy fats, fiber, protein, magnesium and vitamin E. The health benefits of almonds include lower blood sugar levels, reduced blood pressure and lower cholesterol levels. They can also reduce hunger and promote weight loss. So leave these out for Santa but feel free to indulge too!
Healthy Snickerdoodles
1/2 cup coconut oil 1/2 cup maple syrup 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 3 cups blanched almond flour
For the Topping: 1/4 cup coconut sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In the bowl of a stand mixer, mix together the coconut oil and maple syrup
Add the vanilla and eggs, mixing until well incorporated. Mix in the baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Add the almond flour, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
Mix together the remaining sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl or shallow dish. Roll the cookie dough into 1 1/2 tablespoon rounds, then roll to coat in the sugar mixture. Drop the coated dough onto the parchment paper-lined baking sheet, about 3 inches apart. Bake 11-13 minutes, or until golden brown around edges. Allow to cool for a couple of minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling. Enjoy!
I use this in coffee drinks, desserts, or just as a dip for my fruit. SO stupid easy!
Raw Vegan Whipped Cream
15 ounce can of full fat coconut milk
1/2 tsp stevia ( I use vanilla sweet drops) *1 tsp vanilla extract ( don't need if you use vanilla sweet drops)
Place your can of coconut milk in the fridge overnight upside down. Next day, turn the can right side up and carefully open the can. Strain out all the watery liquid, leaving the solids. Mix your solids with stevia and vanilla. Whip up and serve.
You guys, I found the it. The EASY simple muffin recipe that hits the spot. Full disclosure, I am recovering carb addict. In my early years I was a self proclaimed vegetarian that didn't eat vegetables. AKA I was a processed food addict. I have NO doubts the years and years of shoveling all things bread into my mouth contributed to my cancer. ( 5 years cancer free now!).
Now that I am healthy and look at food as fuel.
I still love carbs.
I just LEARNED how to make them HEALTHY and just as scrumptious.
Please don't get it twisted ... this equates to hours and hours of countless failed recipes that I would not pass on to you. So if I share it, it means its THAT good. This is one of those times.
BEST PART IS....
They are so damn easy.
Put it all in a blender, blend. Pour. BOOM!
PLUS these are naturally gluten free, naturally refined sugar free, FULL of protein and FUEL for your body. Popping one of these muffins in the morning will set you up for success!!!
Serves 12 - 1 Muffin each
and if you are on my nutrition program it breaks down to 1 YELLOW, 1/2 RED, 1/2PURPLE.
If you are NOT on my nutrition program... it is time to get on it! Send me an email and I will send ya over info!
In the meantime make these for your family and ditch the store bought crap that causes cancer. #sorrynotsorry
Gluten Free HIGH Protein Chocolate Banana Blender Muffins
Nonstick cooking spray optional 1 cup (2%) plain Greek yogurt 3 Tbsp. raw honey 2 large very ripe bananas cut into chunks 2 large eggs ½ tsp. pure vanilla extract 2 cups old-fashioned gluten free rolled oats 1½ tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt) ⅔ cup chopped raw walnuts 12 Tbsp Chocolate chips ( I use enjoy life foods)
Instructions Preheat oven to 350° F.
Prepare 12 muffin cups by lining with muffin papers or lightly coating with spray.
Place yogurt, honey, bananas, eggs, extract, oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and walnuts in Blender. Cover and blend until smooth, scraping once or twice, as needed.
Evenly divide batter among prepared muffin cups.
Sprinkle 1 Tbsp Chocolate chips on each muffin cup.
Bake 22 to 25 minutes, or until tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
I was sitting in the dentist chair last night and my dentist was all absorbed in hearing about my cancer battle. I was surprised at how hungry he was to hear my story. Turns out his wife is just this year, a 5 year survivor of breast Cancer. Tears welled up in his eyes as he listened to me speak about the process and how we found out and what the year long battle was like. He then looked at me in the eyes and said:
"Why is it that we as people have to wait for our lives to be at risk before we do something about what we are putting into our bodies?"
He hit the nail on the head. I am sure many of you reading this are just thinking; "well I am fine, I will cross that bridge if I get to it." You will get to it. I promise you. I am just hoping and praying your outcome is as good as mine was. It is rare to live through. Many do, but for the rest of our lives we are "high risk" and we don't have a choice regarding what we put in our bodies after that. We are stuck with high doctor bills and going in for a full work up every 3 months. Being poked and prodded and put in various machines. We are faced every 3 months with our battle and we wait for the phone call that will tell us yay or nay. I hate it.
I agreed with my dentist and we kept on chatting. He is an older wiser man, who was born and raised in the United States, but his family is from Mexico. He spoke of how hard it is for them to find real food in America. He spoke of the processed foods and all the chemicals they learned about during his wife's battle. Again, I agreed with him and proceeded to give him tips on how to avoid produce from U.S.A and Canada. I also started giving him cancer fighting superfood information that he quickly wrote down.
I am one of those people that needs facts. I need to educate myself in order to make proper choices for me and my health. With so many supplements and shakes out there I got overwhelmed and turned off to all things smoothie and supplement for a while. That is until Cancer hit. You get an education, and FAST!
One of my first questions to my doctor, when told about the diet I needed to be on because cancer thrives off of "American Food", was "Why isn't everyone told this? Why is it allowed." The answer was simple. "Freedom." Yep, we are in the land of the free. That means you are free to choose to educate yourself, and you are free not to. The FDA is not approving things they think are great for you. They are simply allowing so many thousands of chemicals in items.... in other words... they have determined what wont kill you now, in that one item. They don't tell you what happens when you continue to eat non-food items day in and day out. Where do those items go? Systs, Tumors, Growths... I have said it all before, but you are still here, so that means you are still interested in learning. That my friend is your first step.
So I set forth to educate myself day in and day out. I spent hundreds of dollars a month buying imported peruvian superfoods, concentrate powders, extracts etc.. It broke the bank, but it was what my body needed. I started to really bounce back and get healthy. Today, one year later I am cancer free.
So what did I learn along the way? I was doing it the hard way. Enter Shakeology. Thanks to some awesome advice from my doctor, who couldn't sell it to me because it is a conflict of interest, but she pointed me to it. You see it has EVERYTHING, and I mean everything and then some, I need to keep my body cancer free and help me shed off all the extra pounds that came with Cancer. For those who have had cancer, they know what I mean. Bloating, water weight, pounds from having to lay around for a year. All of it made me feel awful. THIS is what taking this has done for me!!
- 65 pounds
cancer free
happy
healthy
strong!
I now feel like it is my job to educate those that have not had the cancer battle, or the education that I have had. So sit back and here is why there is not a single other product on the market that compares.
First of all let's talk about cost. Do you have 2 minutes? Please watch to see how there is over $700 in organic superfoods in ONE bag of Shakeology. Get your Shakeology HERE!
It helps me stayCancer FreeIt is my NUMBER ONE solution in my life and I LOVE helping others feel this good. I was able to throw out ALL other subpar vitamins, minerals, probiotics, adaptagens, prebiotics etc... so I SAVE a ton. If you are ready for this solution in your life get yours HERE or EMAIL me.
Do I have your attention yet? Can I show you how much it is for some of these ingredients? Now remember there are 70 of them?
I personally took those pics with my cell phone at my grocery store this week.
Yikes huh?
So now you are probably thinking... well what about other shakes?
Take a second to look at this so you can KNOW WHAT IS IN YOUR SHAKE!
A lot of shakes cause more harm than good. Ours is ALLLLL good!
So what about Isogenix? You have heard such great things about it right? Well... let's compare.
The positives of Isagenix is that it contains 23 grams of protein per serving (compared to Shakeology’s18 grams of protein per serving). Isagenix, like Shakeology, also contains many naturally occurring ingredients which set them apart from other meal replacements. However, I have not found other components that set Isagenix apart from Shakeology.
On the negative side, Isagenix contains 1100% more fat than Shakeology (6 grams compared to less than half a gram). It also contains more cholesterol and sodium than is found in Shakeology and contains 240 calories per serving when Shakeology only has 150 calories per serving.
Isagenix lacks to potency of the vitamins and minerals that Shakeology contains. Isagenix has only 40% of the daily recommended allowance of Vitamin C versus 300% inShakeology. It lacks significance of other vitamins contained in every Shakeology drink such as Vitamin B1, B2, and B3. You would actually have to drink 2-4 Isagneix shakes to get the same concentration of vitamins and minerals found in just 1 Shakeology shake.
I do feel that Isagenix is one of the better meal replacement shakes, but it just does not compare to Shakeology. Shakeology is a step above the rest.
The only other shake that even comes close to Shakeology is Vega One.. however close but no cigar. Why? Well let me tell you....
Vega One vs Shakeology:
Beachbody’s Shakeology has more than seventy elements, taken from all over the globe, which no other supplemental drinks have.
Shakeology ingredients are the secret behind this nutrient dense shake. The basic nutrient groups, which are inclusive of a number of ultra high quality benefits, include the following:
Protein and Essential Amino Acids:
These ingredients help in building lean muscles and improve body mass while reducing the food cravings.
Digestive Enzymes and Prebiotics:
These ingredients aid in improving digestion, bring regularity, and help in the absorption of nutrients.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients:
Antioxidants are very effective in counteracting free radical damages in the body that can lead to degenerative diseases
Vitamins and Minerals:
The building blocks of the body, vitamins, and minerals are essential for optimal health and functional body.
Himalayan Salt:
With more than 70 trace minerals, Himalayan salt helps in fighting tooth decay and acne.
Coconut Flower Nectar:
With the addition of coconut flower nectar, you will get plentiful nutrients including amino acids, minerals, vitamins B and C, Zinc, Iron, Magnesium and Prebiotic fiber for strengthening the digestive and the immune system.
Moringa:
The anti-inflammatory property of Moringa and its richness in Vitamin C and A, Calcium, potassium and Iron make your body strong against diseases.
Luo Han Guo:
A product that is 300 times sweeter in taste than sugar but offers many health benefits in comparison, including solution to respiratory ailments, cough control and other health problems.
Vega One Ingredients:
Vega One is plant-based, alkaline-forming and includes the following key macro and micro nutrients, and supplements:
Protein:
Vega One’s Complete Protein Blend includes:
Pea protein
SaviSeed™ (sacha inchi) protein
Hemp seed protein
Sprouted whole grain brown rice protein
Fiber:
Fiber in Vega One is primarily sourced from flax, inulin (fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS)), and pea.
Omega-3:
Vega One sources its plant-based Omega profile from white chia, whole flax seed and hemp.
Antioxidants:
Maqui, goji and berries
Pomegranate seed
Mangosteen
Grape seed extract
Greens:
Chlorella (cracked cell, high CGF), Alfalfa grass, Spinach leaf, Broccoli and Kale
Vitamins and Minerals:
Vega One give you 50% of your daily intake of vitamins and minerals.
Probiotics:
Vega One helps maintain healthy intestinal flora with the Probiotics.
Digestive Enzymes:
With Probiotics like (lactobacillus acidopholus and Bifidobacterium bifidum), Vega One helps maintain healthy intestinal flora.
The Winner: Shakeology!
With almost everything that is needed for your body, stands out to be the best replacement shake with greater health benefits than the Shakeology alternatives.
Vega One vs. Shakeology: Results and Reviews:
Shakeology Results and Reviews:
Results:
In a 90-day study, participants replaced one meal per day with Shakeology, ate a balanced diet, and exercised moderately three times per week. Total cholesterol was reduced on average by 30% and LDL cholesterol was reduced on average by 38%.
Participants followed the Shakeology Program, which included replacing one meal per day with Shakeology, exercising three times a week, and eating a balanced diet.
“You Get What You Pay For”.
Although you can find a number of cheaper alternatives to Shakeology in the stores, THEY DON'T WORK and they are missing the KEY botanical ingredients!!! The benefits can never be compromised.
Place graham crackers in food processor (or blender); process continuously until crackers are crushed into fine crumbs. Set aside.
Line an 8 x 8-inch pan with plastic wrap (or aluminum foil). Evenly sprinkle ⅓ of graham cracker crumbs in bottom of pan. Set aside.
Combine banana, almond butter, cocoa powder, 2 scoops Chocolate Shakeology, and ⅓ of graham cracker crumbs in a medium bowl; mix well with clean hands or a rubber spatula.
Press chocolate mixture into prepared pan. Cover with plastic wrap and press down to flatten into pan. Refrigerate for 1 hour to set.
Place cheese, Vanilla Shakeology, and marshmallow flavor in food processor (or blender); process until smooth and well blended.
Evenly spread cheese mixture over chocolate mixture. Set aside.
Combine remaining 2 scoops Chocolate Shakeology and oil in a small bowl; mix until smooth.
Evenly spread Chocolate Shakeology mixture over cheese mixture.
Sprinkle top with remaining ⅓ of graham cracker crumbs. Lightly press graham cracker crumbs into top. Refrigerate for 1 hour, or until set.
Cut into twelve bars (approx. 2½ x 2-inches).
Recipe Notes
You can find marshmallow flavor on-line or in specialty cake decorating stores.
You can substitute pure vanilla extract for marshmallow flavor.
Nutrition Facts
No-Bake S'mores Bars
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 199Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Cholesterol 7mg2%
Sodium 114mg5%
Total Carbohydrates 13g4%
Dietary Fiber 4g16%
Sugars 5g
Protein 11g22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Since I began eating clean, I am always so amazed at what I can make that tastes even better... but fuels my body rather than harms it. I have a sweet tooth just like anyone and I have those times that I HAVE to have dessert. So I have found solutions. This is one of my staples.
If chocolate chip cookie dough is your thing, then this is the bar for you. I make a lot of larabars and everyone has their favorite. This one is mine. I love cookie dough, but I never eat it because I don't need the sugar and calories. For me, this tastes just like a great cookie dough and I cannot believe it is healthy! I told my husband I need to buy a crate of organic dates and cashews. I love that I can even eat this for breakfast and not feel guilty!
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Larabars
2 cups raw cashews
2 cups medjool dates
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
3 tbsp mini dark chocolate chips
Add your cashews to a food processor and pulse until they resemble bread crumbs. Next add your dates. Make sure the pits have been removed. Add Vanilla and pulse until fully blended.
Add mixture to an 8x8 pan, or similar size, prepared with parchment paper. Press down firmly. Top with mini chocolate chips and press them down.
Place in the freezer for 1 hour and then cut into bars. Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
When I first heard about BeachBody and I heard there was a " shake" I was like NO WAY!!!! if I learned anything from my cancer journey it's that a liquid lifestyle works against you in the long run. I am not a quick fix or gimmick girl.
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BUT When I researched shakeology I found it was NOT a meal replacement shake, it was NOT a chemical full weight loss quick fix ... It was based on the old school mentality of good nutrition and working out.... It was a HEALTHY , GLUTEN-FREE, CLEAN, SUPERFOODS SHAKE and it was ACTUALLY CLEAN. ( something that's hard to come by)
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Wanna know what else I learned? I can make SCRUMPTIOUS cakes, cookies, pies, pancakes, waffles.. you name it.. out of it!!!!!
Guys it's not a shake....it's a SUPER HERO!!!!
This scrumptious Snickerdoodle cake takes less than 5 minutes to make. It is full of 5 salads, all your adaptagens, polynutrients, greens, and superfoods... all in one yummy dessert that makes me feel like I am cheating it is so good. 21 day fix approved (hello red container), #clean , #glutenfree, Refined sugar free, and no guilt!
Snickerdoodle Superfood Cake
1 scoop vanilla shakeology
1 TBSP almond butter
1 egg
1/4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1 TBSP maple syrup
2 tsp almond milk
Mix together and pour in a prepped custard cup ( i just spread in coconut oil with my fingers).
If you want a fully cooked cake like this it is 90 seconds on high in the microwave.
