These super fudgy chocolate hazelnut filled mud muffins are ridiculously indulgent (yet secretly healthy!!), super easy to make and seriously chocolatey. Super moist, rich chocolate muffins stuffed with a luxurious chocolate hazelnut filling and finished with a rich dark  chocolate ganache, these muffins are without doubt one of the best chocolatey treats out there. (Even if I do say so myself.)

And on that note, Ima keep this short and sweet for you today because:

1 – I’m trying to think of something fun to tell you, some witty caption, a funny story but honestly, I got nothin’

2 – I’m still struggling with this intense pain in my shoulder and being on my computer seems to make things feel (at least) 10 x more uncomfortable! Apparently, something about the way I hold my arm when I type seems to really aggravate the pesky lil tear. Can confirm, it’s not a fun time but thankfully I have these double chocolate hazelnut stuffed muffins to make me feel better! Chocolate (and nut butter) makes everything better!

3 – Who wants to listen to (or read) my ramblings when there are super fudgy, chocolate hazelnut stuffed mud muffins to be made!

Super simple, insanely delicious and you are going to love, love, LOVE them!

And yes, the fact that we are calling them muffins + the fact that they are made with eggs & Greek yogurt (hello, protein!!) & also include a hit of espresso not to mention that they’re stuffed with nut butter, means they’re totally acceptable for breakfast consumption!

If you do one more thing today (or add it to tomorrow’s to-do list ), please let it be making these!

Gluten free – Dairy free – Grain Free – Refined Sugar free – Low Carb  – Paleo – Keto – 100% Vegan friendly!

1 bowl + 20 mins!

I hope you love them as much as we do which FYI – is A LOT!

From my heart to yours, enjoy xo

* I use Raw earth sweeteners which is a natural sugar alternative – the brown “sugar” gives a hint of caramel which is incredible – you can just buy at your local woolworths, coles or independant supermarket.

** I love Macro Mike plant based almond protein powder (have not tested any other in this recipe). Its gluten free, dairy free, sugar free, boosted with probiotics & truly tastes all kinds of incredible. Its hands down without question the smoothest, most delicious, elite tasting protein power (plant based/dairy free or otherwise!!) I have ever tried. And I have tried A LOT!  Use AMB-EM to get a cheeky discount of you want to try it & believe me, you do!

NOTE – You can sub 1/2 teaspoon of coconut flour in place of the protein powder but the taste & nutritional boost the protein pwd adds really takes these muffins to a whole new level!

*** I use before you speak high performance instant coffee (the adrenal reset/ decaf  is a must and for loaded coffee the OG & unsweetened are my current faves) EMS10 = 10% off all things @ before you speak coffee if you want to try & believe me, you really do!
You “can” omit but that touch of espresso pwd really helps enhance the richness of the chocolate!
**** For a low sugar/ high protein alternative I love using Macro Mikes Choc Hazelnut Protein + PB Powder – just mix with water

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Question of the day –

What would your dream flavour muffin (or cupcake) be? Any suggestions or requests on what we should make next?! LMK!

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your muffins (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

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One bowl mocha fudge protein muffins!

Because life’s busy, mornings are crazy and sometimes I want to eat cake for breakfast!

Please tell me I’m not the only one?!

The recipe below makes 1 jumbo, 2 large or 4 mini muffins so it perfect for those moments when you need a rich chocolate muffin (or 2) but don’t want to bake, or can’t be trusted with ( ← tell me I’m not the only one?!)  an entire batch of 12 – 24!

So, if you, like me, are looking for a way to eat dessert for breakfast (or breakfast for dessert), then look no further friend, this right here, these light, fluffy, subtly sweet, seriously chocolaty,  espresso infused , secretly healthy, mocha fudge protein muffins are exactly what you need!

Even if you’re not actively looking and I don’t think it matters what the question is these soft, tender, light, fluffy, secretly healthy, rich chocolate muffins are the answer!

Chocolate doesn’t ask questions chocolate simply understands!

Rich in antioxidants, packed with protein and spiked with the perfect hit of espresso – sure sounds like a balanced breakfast to me?!

And then we have that optional, but not really, rich chocolate frosting . . .

It’s so not necessary but oh so worth it!

It’s fudgy and rich, luscious and creamy and so deliciously addicting that I strongly suggest you make yourself a double batch. One to frost your secretly healthy, mocha fudge protein muffins and another to just sit and eat by the spoonful do it . . .

Thank me later!

Made with just a handful of ingredients that I bet you have on hand already and comes together in one bowl with one spoon and can be ready to devour in less than 15 minutes!

Subtly sweet, seriously chocolaty, espresso-infused, light, fluffy bites of protein-packed deliciousness!

Gluten Free – Dairy Free – Grain Free – Sugar free – Low Carb – Keto – Paleo – Vegan friendly but most importantly they really are a little slice of heaven right here on earth and you need them in your life because,

You really can have your cake and eat it too! Double frosting for me, please!

1 bowl + 15 minutes . . .

Make them, eat them, love, love, love them xo

Ingredients –
Makes 2 large, 4 medium or 6 mini muffins

One Bowl {Flourless} Mocha Fudge Protein Muffins for two - or just you xo

• Cook Time: 15 mins
• Persons: 2
• Difficulty: Easy

• Ingredients
• For the muffins –
• 1 egg white
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla
• 2 Tablespoons of almond butter –  or nut/seed butter of choice – I love tahini for a nut free version, you can also sub coconut oil or ghee
• 2 Tablespoon vanilla yoghurt
• 1 Tablespoon of almond milk
• 2 Tablespoons of almond flour
• 1 Tablespoon of protein powder – I use Naked Harvest choc swirl THRIVE plant based protein pwd – XOEM = 15% off if you want to try
• 1-2 Tablespoon of stevia or monk fruit sweetener – depending on how sweet you want it
• 1 Tablespoon of cacao
• 1 teaspoon of instant espresso
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon – but really, measure with your heart
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• A pinch of salt
• For the frosting –
• 1 Cup vanilla Greek stykle yoghurt
• 1 Tablespoon of choc almond or hazelnut butter (or nut/seed butter of choice)
• 1 teaspoon of choc creamer or cacao
• 1 Tablespoon of choc protein powder (or more cacao + pwd sweetener of choice)
• 1 pinch of salt
• Vanilla almond milk , as much as needed to reach your desired consistency.

1. Instructions
2. For the muffins ;
3. Preheat oven to 175’C (350’F)
4. Line (or grease and flour) your muffin tray with paper cases and set aside
5. Place all cupcake ingredients in to a medium bowl and stir until well combined
6. Spoon in to your prepared muffin tray and bake for 12-15 minutes for large muffins or 8-12 for minis – until tops spring back when gently pressed and a toothpick.
7. Allow to cool in the tray for a 2-3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack (or pop them in the freezer for 5 minutes) to cool completely
8. While your muffins are cooling prepare the frosting –
9. Place all ingredients in to a small bowl then stir until smooth creamy and well combined.
10. Taste and adjust to desired level of rich, nutty, chocolaty deliciousness.
11. Slather on to your muffins.
12. Devour!

 

 

Enjoy xo

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Question of the day –

Do you prefer a sweet or savoury breakfast?

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your muffins (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

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My head is spinning trying to process all the ever growing covid case numbers (my heart is heavy for all those sick and suffering and honestly, I don’t really know what to say) and my arm is still hurting! Having a labral tear deep in your shoulder is no joke! 18 months in and I am over it in a big way! By the time I’ve made the recipe, taken some photos and typed up the recipe . . . (or even just a simple task like washing and drying my hair . . . ) I’m well and truly done for the day.

But you guys, these brownies = 100% worth it!

Also, who wants to listen to (or read) my ramblings when there are super fudgy, dark chocolate, “notella” brownies to be made!

Also, there are moments in life when words are simply not required and I strongly believe that this may be one of them!

It’s brownie meets nutella meets dark chocolate fudge and I am here for it!

But I should warn you, they’re not for the faint of heart. They are subtly sweet, SERIOUSLY CHOCOLATY, uber fudgy not sure I can pull that off but it’s there now so . . . moving on . . . a dark chocolate lovers dream!

They literally taste like dark chocolate version of nutella (made into fudge!) and I am hooked!

If you do one thing today (or at least add it to tomorrows to-do list), please let it be making these brownies!

And don’t even get me started on that “optional” (but not really) dark chocolate frosting . . .

It’s so not necessary but like adding sprinkles,  it kind of totally is . . .

It’s basically a healthified, sugar-free, cheats dark chocolate ganache and I kind of want to slather it over my entire life!

I mean, can you even . . .

Gluten Free – Dairy free – Grain free – Refined sugar free –  Low Carb – Paleo –  Keto – Vegan friendly.

Hear me when I say, you neeeeeeeeeeed in on this!

1 bowl + 3ish ingredients and 15 minutes!

The only thing that’s left to decide is which piece to eat first?!

Corner, middle or edge? Which is your fave?

Middle edge (with extra frosting) for me please! HBU ?

For my visual learners, click here for some step-by-step pics / to cook along with me. Let me know if you have any questions. Anytime. Always

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Question of the day –

Which do you prefer fudgy or cakey brownies? Fudgy for me. Always.

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your brownies (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

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Guys, these muffins = next level deliciousness and you need them in your life because, yum!

Subtly sweet, seriously chocolaty crispy on the top, SUPER fudgy in the middle!

Is it breakfast? A snack? Dessert?!

The answer my friend is yes, yes and YASSSSS!

Do you know what the main difference is between a cupcake and a muffin?!

Well, according to google apparently the difference is mostly in the frosting . . .

Also, “muffins are encouraged to overflow their baking cup, so that their top is larger in diameter, giving them more of a mushroom shape.”

I know these muffins do not have that textbook (and by textbook I mean google approved) over-flow but that’s because as much as I LOVE a good over-flowing muffin top, I am always very careful not to over fill my muffin cups, because over-flowing muffing cups usually means lots of scrubbing of muffin trays and ain’t nobody got time for that.

Washing up is my least favorite chore (well, that and laundry) and even though there are only 3 of us in the house! No matter how hard I try, it just never stops!

Pro-crastibaking anyone!?

These secretly healthy super fudgy, one bowl choc fudge brownie muffins are the most delicious distraction (or edible reward) ever. They really are little bites of heaven and you need them in your life because, yummm

Now, let’s talk about that optional (but not really) chocolate hazelnut frosting . . .

It’s so not necessary but oh so worth it – if you, like me, have a soft spot for a certain, (not so healthy) chocolate hazelnut spread then you are going to LOVE this frosting. Just between you and me, this frosting is basically a healthified, protein packed, version of that much loved family fave and I am 100% here for it!

It’s so deliciously addicting that I strongly suggest you make a double batch. One to frost your muffins and another to just eat by the spoonful (or blend in to your coffee or late night ho cho) while you avoid doing the washing up or that never ending pile of laundry! Seriously, do it, thank me later!

I mean, can you even with those swirls!!!!!

Heathified or not, I can’t think of a better way to start, end or fill the day than with one of these bad boys!

Rich in magnesium, packed with protein and may I remind you that it is in fact a muffin (and spiked with espresso) so it’s totally acceptable for breakfast consumption!

If you do one more thing today, please let it be making these muffins!

Made with no refined flours or sugars using just 7 ingredients that I bet you have on hand already and come together in 1 bowl with 1 spoon and can be ready to devour in just 15 minutes!

Gluten Free – Dairy Free – Grain Free – Refined sugar free – Low Carb – Keto – Paleo – Vegan friendly but most importantly they really taste like an absolute dream and you need them in your life because, yum!

Subtly sweet, seriously chocolaty, super simple, secretly healthy, insanely delicious choc fudge brownie muffins!

From my heart, to yours, enjoy xo

 

One Bowl Choc Fudge Brownie Muffins

Makes 6 large or 9 medium

Ingredients –

2 eggs

2 Tablespoons of vanilla yoghurt

2 Tablespoons of unsweetened vanilla almond milk

1 teaspoon of vanilla

1 cup almond flour

1/4 cup cacao

1 teaspoon of coconut flour

1/4 cup golden (or regular) monk fruit sweetener – I use Lakanto – I love that the golden gives them a hint of caramel (like brown sugar!!) and it’s divine!

1 teaspoon of instant coffee

Pinch of cinnamon

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon of baking soda

A pinch of salt

For the frosting –

1/4 cup of  choc hazelnut butter (or nut/seed butter of choice)

2 Tablespoons of choc creamer or cacao

2 Tablespoons of choc protein powder (or more cacao)

1 pinch of salt

Vanilla almond milk , as much as needed to reach your desired consistency.

Method –

For the muffins ;

1 – Preheat oven to 175’C (350’F)

2 – Line (or grease and flour) your muffin tray with paper cases and set aside.

3 – Place all muffin ingredients in to a medium bowl and stir until well combined.

4 – Spoon in to your prepared muffin tray and bake for 10-12 minutes until tops spring back when gently pressed and a toothpick has just a few crumbs attached when inserted into the center. DO NOT OVER BAKE!

5 – Allow to cool in the tray for a 2-3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack (or pop them in the freezer for 5 minutes) to cool completely

While your muffins are cooling prepare the frosting –

1 – Place all ingredients in to a small bowl then stir until smooth creamy and well combined.

2 – Taste and adjust to desired level of rich, nutty, chocolaty deliciousness.

3 – Slather on to your muffins.

4 – Devour!

Enjoy xo

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Question of the day –

Which do you prefer the muffin top or the base? The top is my fave.

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your muffins (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

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Enter- {Flourless} Salted Choc Fudge Notella Brookies . . .

It’s brownie, meets cookie, meets ferrero rocher and I am here for it!

Crispy on the edges, super fudgy, soft and chewy in the middle with an ooey, gooey chocolaty surprise inside and it comes complete with that cosimc chocolate brownie crackle . . .

Made with just a handful of ingredients that I bet you have on hand and come together in 1 bowl with 1 spoon but, there’s a catch . . .

The trick to getting the brookie of your dreams is to chill the dough for at least 30 mins (or freeze for 15) . . .

Will waiting be a little difficult? Possibly for some, some being me, please tell me I’m not the only one?!

Will it be worth it, 100%, so, SO worth it!

See stack of tall dark & handsome deliciousness . . .

And, primarily made with egg, nut butter and a cheeky hint of espresso means they’re totally acceptable for breakfast consumption!

Mix em’ up now, bake em’ up first thing and you’re early morning coffee drinking brookie eating self will thank you, or me?!

OoooOO yes!

Gluten Free – Dairy Free – Grain Free – Refined Sugar Free – Low Carb  – Keto – Paleo – Vegan Friendly

1 bowl + 6 ingredients . . .

From my heart to yours, enjoy xo

{Flourless} Choc Fudge Notella Brookies

Makes 10-12 deliciously indulgent, seriously chocolaty,  soft and chewy, super fudgy brookies

Ingredients –

1 egg – or flax egg

1/4 cup of natural almond butter

1/4 cup of hazelnut cacao butter

2 Tablespoons of maple syrup

1 teaspoon of vanilla

3/4 cup of almond flour

1/4 cup of cacao

1/4 cup of monk fruit sweetener or coconut sugar

1 teaspoon of baking soda

1/2-1 teaspoon of instant espresso – optional to help enhance the richness of the chocolate

Dark chocolate – chips or chopped – measure with your heart

1 pinch of salt

Optional add ins;

1-2 scoops of unflavored collagen – for gut health

1 teaspoon of maca – hormone balance

Method –

1 – Place egg, chocolate hazelnut butter, maple syrup and vanilla in to a bowl and stir until smooth, creamy and well combined.

2 – Add almond flour, cacao, instant espresso (if using),  baking soda, spices and salt and stir to combine.

3  –  Fold in your chocolate , if using. Now comes the hard part – place your cookie dough in the fridge for 30 minutes to chill (or freezer for 10-15) DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP this is what helps your cookies maintain their shape and ensures they get that dreamy, fudgy, chewy, brookie texture!

Note – You can chill for longer then 30 minutes,  you can even mix it up and leave over night if you like.

Once your dough has chilled – and you’re ready to bake –

4 – Preheat your oven to 175’C / 350’F line a baking tray with baking/parchment paper (or a silpat mat) and set aside.

5 – Use a cookie scoop or spoon to portion out your dough and roll into desired shape and size.

Note – they should not spread much so shape them roughly how you want to eat them.

6 – Bake for smaller cookies for 6-8 minutes – larger cookies for 8-10

DO NOT OVER BAKE – they will still be slightly soft, that’s what you want – set them aside for 2-3 minutes to cool – they will now be nice and chewy.

Enjoy xo

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Question of the day –

Do you prefer crisp and crunchy or soft and chewy cookies??

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your brookies (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to ox

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It’s that time again, time for another round of fit Friday fun!!!!

And you know what that means . . .

It’s time for another round of Fit Friday fun, and boy are we going to have some fun!

Today I’m sharing a short, sharp, low impact total body workout that you can do anywhere, anytime  with or without equipment, totally your call.

Ive said it before and I’ll say it again, with the right combination of exercise you can have yourself an awesome workout and get the results you want in less than 20 minutes!

Everybody got time for that

So, here’s what we are going to do – click here to see a demo/workout with me –

Step up
Reverse Lunge – or any variation you like – I do reverse because my knees prefer them
Squat
Push press – or tent push ups for no equipment
Tricep dips
Hand release (or regular) push ups
Russian Twists

Aim to do 10 reps of exercise (count reps per side for step ups, lunges and twists) and repeat the entire sequence through for a total of 3 rounds, resting as needed , sound good?!

Nothing overly complicated, basic movements done with good form for a short but effective total body workout that will have you feeling strong , energized and ready to take on the rest of your day!

Although it’s totally not necessary, simply using your body weight alone is challenging enough but,  for our fully functioning or more advanced lifters who might be wanting kick things up a notch feel free to grab yourself a weapon of choice – a set of dumbbells, kettlebells, your EmPack,  resistance bands or a combination would work. Just make sure you choose something appropriate for your strength but, don’t be afraid to challenge yourself.

I want you to really push yourself, the final rep of each exercise should be a challenge!

Although, we want quality not quantity, always! Never compromise your form, ever! If your form starts to fail your done, got it?

Take your time, concentrate, focus and breathe through each and every exercise. You are strong, you are amazing, you have big energy! You’ve totally got this!

And, because nothing makes a workout challenge more fun than getting a buddy to join you. Why not grab your BFF or a family member or your fave workmate and have them join you, power in numbers baby!

Don’t forget to come back and let me know how you did once you’re done. Either leave me a message in the comments below, or you can give me a shout on the Facebook page or tag me (@EmSwanston) on Twitter , or Instagram (@emsswanston) . I mean it, I wanna hear how you did!

Ok enough chit chat time to work –

– 20 minute –
Low Impact

Total Body Workout

As always make sure you are nice an warm before you start your workout – Run on the spot, do jumping jacks, jump rope, dance around your living room, anything to get you warm then it’s time to get serious.

Finish with a nice little cool down and stretch, maybe take a walk #socialdistancing or something anything to help bring your heart rate down. Finish with a few of your fave stretches. Please don’t skip the stretch people, its like dessert for the body.

Now for this weeks smoothie recipe . . .

How does a nice, tall, subtly sweet, perfectly spiced, deliciously indulgent, secretly healthy, sugar free chocolate hazelnut chai latte sound?!

So good, right?!

Chocolate = happiness

Chai soothes my soul

Nut butter is the glue that holds my body together.

Put them all together and you get pure magic and that’s E X A C T L Y what we have here!

It’s pretty much tastes like your drinking chai while eating spoonful after spoonful of nutella (please tell me I’m not the only one who does this?!) and I am here for it!

Made with no added sugar, packed with protein and loaded with gut healing goodness, not that anyone would ever know! I won’t tell if you don’t!

Subtly sweet, seriously chocolaty, perfectly spiced and just all kinds of wonderful!

Next level deliciousness I tell you! You are going to LOVE it!

And, not only does our delicious, nutritious, smoothie like straight up heaven in a cup but, it also happens to be Dairy free (if you want),  BANANA FREE, DATE FREE, sugar free, Low Carb, Vegan, Keto and Paleo friendly!

It really is simply divine, the perfect way to treat yo’ self on this fabulous Friday – or anytime because, yummmmm.

Enjoy xo

{Sugar Free} Chocolate Hazelnut Chai Latte

Makes 1
Ingredients –

1/2 cup of vanilla yogurt – use milk if you want to make a hot latte

1/2 cup vanilla almond milk  (or milk of choice) – more or less to desired consistency

1-2 Tablespoons of cacao – depending on how rich and chocolaty you want it

1 teaspoon of vanilla

1/2-1 teaspoon chai spice mix

1 Tablespoon of chocolate hazelnut butter (sub 1 Tablespoon of hazelnut meal or 2 Tablespoons of hazelnuts, soak in boiling water for 10 mins – then drain – if you don’t have a high powered blender – can also use hazelnut stevia)

1 tsp of Before You Speak high performance coffee (or 1 teaspoon of instant coffee or a shot or 2 of your fave brew) – optional but HIGHLY recommended

A pinch of pink salt

1/4-1/2  cup of ice – more or less to desired consistency

If you prefer a sweeter brew add 1/2 teaspoon of monk fruit sweetener (coconut sugar or sweetener of choice) – more or less to taste

Optional add ins;

1 Tablespoons of melted dark chocolate to swirl your glass  – pure happiness

1 teaspoon of maca – for hormone balance

1-2 scoops of  collagen – for gut healing goodness

1 Tablespoon of natural/sugar free chocolate or vanilla creamer – makes it extra lush

1 scoop protein powder  – for extra protein

Method –

1 – Place all ingredients into your blender and process until smooth, creamy and well combined (or heat, whisk, froth if serving hot).

2 – Pour into a chilled glass or mason jar (or warmed mug if serving hot) then top with toppings of choice.

Enjoy xoxo

Don’t forget to give me a shout out when you’re done – hit me up in the comments below via the Facebook page on Twitter or on Instagram

Now go, and remember;

and have yourself a killer day xoxo

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Single serve, salted dark chocolate hazelnut cookies . . .

For those moments when you really want a cookie, which if you’re anything like me is pretty much daily  (please tell me I’m not the only one!? ) but you don’t want to bother baking, or can’t be trusted with ( ← we’ve all been there), an entire batch of 12-24.

Actually, the recipe is egg free so technically you don’t even have to bake it if you really don’t want to!

Salted dark chocolate hazelnut cookie dough anyone?!

Come to think of it, most recipes I see seem to make 24-48 cookies which is wonderful if you’re feeding a crowd but if you’re cooking for one, 48, or even “just” 24 cookies is just a bit much.

Yes, I did just say there might possibly be such a thing as too many cookies . . . please don’t hate me, hear me out . . .

You and I both know that nothing and I mean NOTHING compares to that new, new, freshly baked cookie munching experience, am I right?

Come on, you know I am!

Enter 10 minute, mix and make single serve cookies!

You guys, these cookies . . . they pretty much taste like nutella but in cookie form.

Crisp and crunchy (but not too crunchy) on the outside, deliciously buttery on the inside and seriously, seriously chocolaty!

And, finished with a drizzle of dark chocolate and a cheeky pinch of flaky sea salt  . . .

This right here is the stuff that dreams are made of!

FRESHLY BAKED, FROM SCRATCH, SINGLE SERVE COOKIES IN LESS THAN 10 MINUTES!!

Mind = blown!

Decadent, rich, deliciously indulgent, subtly sweet, seriously chocolaty, secretly healthy, crisp and crunchy, salted dark chocolate hazelnut cookies!!!

And yes, Im saying cookies, plural . . .

I like to make 3 x 3 bite cookies because who ever eats just one cookie?! But, feel free to make one large or 4 smaller cookies if you prefer #youdoyou just promise me you’ll do yourself a favor and make them, ASAP!

1 bowl + 10 minutes and you too could be devouring this deliciousness

Gluten Free – Dairy free – EGG FREE – Grain free – Refined sugar free – Low carb – Paleo – Keto –  Vegan – SOOOO GOOD!

You’re welcome!

Make them. Eat them. Love, love, love them.

Single Serve Salted Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies
{Gluten Free, Dairy Free, EGG FREE, Grain Free, Refined Sugar Free,  Keto, Vegan  & Paleo Friendly}

Makes 1 serve

Ingredients –

2 Tablespoons of Hazelnut butter

1/2 teaspoon of vanilla

1 teaspoon of vanilla almond milk (or milk or choice)

1 Tablespoon of cacao

2 teaspoons of monk fruit sweetener (or coconut sugar)

1/4-1/2 teaspoons of espresso – Optional to help enhance the richness of the cacao

A pinch of baking soda

A pinch of flaky salt + extra for serving

1-2 squares of your fave dark chocolate + extra   for drizzling

Optional add in’s;

 Vital proteins unflavored collagen peptides – for gut healing goodness

1 teaspoon of maca – for hormone balance

Method –

1 – Pre-heat oven to 175’C/350’F

2 – Line a baking sheet with baking/parchment paper and set aside.

3 – Place all ingredients into a small bowl and stir to combine.

4 – Use your hands and roll into balls and gently press down into desired shape and size.

Note – make as many or as few as you like. I like to make 3 x 3 bite cookies because who ever eats just one cookie?! But, feel free to make one large or 4 smaller cookies if you like #youdoyou just keep in mind that you may need to adjust the baking time slightly depending on the shape and size you choose

5 – Once you have all your cookies shaped bake for 8-10 minutes until the tops are just set and the edges are slightly crisp.

Note – they will firm up as they cool so be careful not to over-bake.

7 – If you’re going to add the chocolate drizzle simply melt chocolate by your preferred method, drizzle over the top and finish with an extra sprinkling of flaky sea salt if desired.

Enjoy xo

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Question of the day –

If you had to choose, what would be your ultimate cookie ?

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your cookies (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

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You guys know how much I love you right?

And I know how, much you love, love, love your Nutella. I saw all the pics you shared of those custom made, personalized jars of sweet, nutty, chocolaty deliciousness that you were lucky enough to get for Christmas.

Seeing all those pics gave me a serious craving for Nutella and a deliciously fun idea . . .

How about we make ourselves an all natural, quick and easy healthy homemade version Nutella ?

And yes, that really is my idea of fun and I think you’ll agree that – chocolate and nut butter is always a good idea right?!

Right!

Say hello to my latest obsession – healthy, homemade chocolate-hazelnut almond butter

You guys are going to love, love, love this;

This right here . . . is the stuff that dreams are made of!

Not only is it insanely delicious but it’s super quick and easy to prepare made with just a handful of ingredients that I bet you have on hand already.

It also happens to be all natural made with no refined flours or sugars so it’s naturally vegan, dairy free, gluten free and Paleo friendly

It’s thick and creamy, decadent, rich, subtly sweet, seriously chocolaty and it could not be easier to make.

Almonds and hazelnuts are oven roasted then combined with a splash of vanilla and a touch cacao before being blended into a creamy, dreamy, velvety smooth, intensely chocolaty, vanilla infused, buttery oblivion.

And all that happens in less than 20 minutes!

I mean what’s not to love?!

Enough with the chit chat, let’s just make it already shall we?

Here’s how we do it –

Start off by giving our golden, delicious almonds and hazelnuts a quick little roast in the oven – toasting our nuts before we blend our butter helps to give it a more decadent and rich depth of flavor – please don’t skip this step. Yes it’s an extra 5-10 minutes but, trust me – it’s absolutely, 100% worth it!

Now, once our nuts are toasted, and your house smells like heaven, all you have to do is toss them into your food processor or blender and you’re pretty much done!

Initially your nuts will get all chunky, then after a minute or two they will break down into a fine looking flour, then the real magic happens, the heat and friction from all that blending will extract the natural oils from our almonds and hazelnuts and in a matter of minutes,

you will witness one of the most beautiful transformations of all time as your almonds and hazelnuts are whipped into a creamy, dreamy golden, delicious nut butter right before your pretty little eyes . . .

Once that’s done we simply add our vanilla, cacao and a cheeky pinch of salt – give it one final whiz and boomshaklocka – done!

Decadent, rich, delicious creamy, seriously chocolaty and simply divine!!

I love that you can really taste all the layers in each and every delicious spoonful –  the subtly sweet hazelnuts, the buttery roasted almonds, the sweet hum of vanilla and the decadent richness of cacao.

I should warn you, with no added sugars our healthy, homemade chocolate-hazelnut almond butter is nowhere near as sweet as your store bought Nutella. Give it a taste and if you want to sweeten things up a little add some stevia or maple syrup to taste but, I personally love the more subtle sweetness of our homemade version. Do what you feel though, make it your own.

Then go ahead and use it as you would, business as usual – dive head first into the jar and eat your way out . . . or you be a little more refined and get yourself a spoon, do what you feel, no judgement here just do yourself a favor and make it, asap!

All natural, quick and easy, decadent, rich, subtly sweet, seriously chocolaty healthy, homemade, chocolate-hazelnut almond butter  . . .

You know you want in on this ↑

Make it. Eat it. Love, love, love it.

Healthy, Homemade Chocolate Hazelnut Almond Butter {Vegan, Dairy Free & Paleo Friendly}
Makes approx 2 cups of All natural, quick and easy, decadent, rich, subtly sweet, seriously chocolaty healthy, homemade, chocolate-hazelnut almond butter

Ingredients –

1 cup of raw almonds

1 cup of raw skinless hazelnuts

1 Tablespoon of vanilla bean extract

1 Tablespoon of cacao

1/2 teaspoon of salt flakes

Method –

1 – Preheat your oven to 175’C (350’F)

2 – Line a large baking sheet with baking/parchment paper (or a non stick silpat mat) and pour your almonds and hazelnuts on, making sure they are spread evenly – aka not crowded.

3 – Roast your nuts for 10 mins, until lightly roasted and slightly golden.

If you are unable to get skinless hazelnuts simply roast them on a separate tray and once they are roasted, place on a clean dry hand towel and fold it in half. Rub it gently between your hands and the skins should come loose. Once the hazelnuts have shed their skins, discard the skins and proceed with the recipe as normal.

4 – Pour your roasted almonds and hazelnuts into the bowl of your food processor or blender and process until smooth and creamy (or your desired consistency). Initially the almonds would grind down into a powder, give it a minute or two and the oils will extract and it will become deliciously, thick, rich and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally.

5 – Once you have blended to your desired consistency, add your salt, cacao and vanilla then process until combined.

6 – Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly – add a little extra salt or more vanilla/cacao or even a touch of stevia or some maple syrup  if you feel the need and if you prefer a thinner consistency feel free to add a drizzle of coconut oil to thin it out.

7 – Store in an airtight container in the fridge. It should keep well for up to 2 weeks – if it lasts that long! (← seriously, good luck with that )

Enjoy xoxo

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Question of the day –

Are you a fellow nut butter addict? What’s your fave flavor? Or brand? Or recipe? And your fave way to eat it?! Straight up by the spoonful, with fruit, on toast, on chocolate?! Tell me . . . details please

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make these bliss bites (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

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