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With Christmas is just a few days away I thought it would be fitting that we have ourselves a fun and festive holiday workout, that you (and your family can do) can do anytime, anywhere in less than 20 minutes, with or without equipment, totally your call!

And yes, this really is my idea of fun!

How it works is, you will progress through the workout just like you do when you sing that much loved Christmas classic . . .

For example –

Round 1 – We start simply by doing the first exercise;

1 x squat

Then round 2 we add on the second exercise ;

1 x squat + 2 x  squat jumps

Then round 3 –  1 x squat, 2 x squat jumps and 3 x V-Ups

And keep going, starting at the beginning and adding in the next exercise until you get to the 12th and final one – resting as needed.

Oh and FYI – all uni-lateral/single leg movements like mountain climbers, step ups, lunges and twists count reps per leg , you’re welcome #feeltheburn

I know it looks pretty innocent on paper, especially when you have it in mind that you’re “just” using your body weight as resistance but, trust me, this workout is no joke!

It may be only 20 minutes but, you will be one hot, sweaty mess once this workout is complete.

Hot sweaty mess = yes but, you will also feel like a million bucks, energized, recharged and focused and ready to take on the rest of your day. Promise!

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What do you say, are you in?

Nothing complicated, basic movements done with good form for a short but effective total body workout.

The aim is to move from one exercise to the next with minimal/no rest in between – I’m not allocating any specific rest breaks in today’s workout but I want you to listen to that beautiful body of yours and rest as needed.

Anytime you feel like you need to take a break to catch your breath and grab a little drink then by all means please do so, and take all the time you need. However, if possible try to wait until you get to the bottom of each round to do so but, do what you gotta do, OK?!

For our fully functioning/more advanced lifters who might be looking to make things a little more challenging – grab yourself a weapon of choice – a set of dumbbells, a barbell, kettlebells, your EmPack, some resistance bands or any combination you like. Make sure you choose something appropriate for your strength but, don’t be afraid to challenge yourself.

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 –

12 Days of Christmas
– No Equipment –
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.

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Finish with a nice little cool down and stretch, maybe take a walk 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 onto our smoothie recipe . . .

How does a nice tall  subtly sweet, deliciously indulgent, rich and creamy, secretly healthy, perfectly spiced, eggnog sound?!

You guys, this smoothie . . .

It pretty much tastes like Christmas in a cup! Subtly sweet, perfectly spiced with a gentle heart and belly warming hint of rum.

Cool, cozy and just all kinds of magical!

No one would ever know that this one also happens to be seriously good for you!

Packed with protein, naturally sweetened and loaded with gut healing goodness!

I won’t tell if you don’t!

And, not only does our dreamy cup of eggnog taste like straight up Christmas in a cup but, it also happens to be Dairy free (if you want),  BANANA FREE, DATE FREE, refined sugar free, Low Carb, Vegan, Keto and Paleo friendly – so much to love I tell you and love it you will!

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

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Lush & Creamy {Egg Free} Eggnog

Dairy Free – BANANA FREE – DATE FREE – Refined sugar free – Low Carb – Vegan – Keto – Paleo  

Makes 1 creamy, dreamy, subtly sweet, deliciously indulgent, secretly healthy perfectly spiced cup o’ nog

Ingredients –

1/2 cup vanilla yogurt  (or 1-2 scoops of your fave ice cream or fro-yo)

1/2 cup vanilla almond milk (or milk of choice)

1 teaspoon of vanilla

1/4-1/2 teaspoon of rum extract – or a shot or 2 of the real deal

1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon – more or less to taste

1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg – more or less to taste

A pinch each of cardamom and cloves – more or less to taste

1 Tablespoon of cashew (or coconut) butter

Sweeter of choice to taste –  I add 1/2-1 tsp monk fruit sweetener – you could do a few drops pf liquid stevia, maple syrup , honey, pitted dates or sweetener of choice to taste #youdoyouboo

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

* If you want a more traditional eggnog, feel free to add egg yolks before blending again, #youdoyou xo

Optional add ins;

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

1-2 shots of your fave espresso – 1 sachet of Before you speak high performance instant espresso (I love OG or cinnamon in this recipe) – or 1-2 teaspoons of regular instant espresso or a shot or 2 of your fave brew – because coffee = life!

1 teaspoon of maca – for hormone balance

Reishi & ATP Science Cort RX– boosts immunity, calms the nervous system & my busy brain

1-2 scoops of collagen – for gut healing goodness – I use Further Food

1 Tablespoon of vanilla creamer – makes it extra lush

1 scoop protein powder  – for extra protein ( I think vanilla or unflavored would work best in this recipe)

Method –

1 – Place all smoothie ingredients into your blender and process until smooth, creamy and well combined.

2 – Pour into a chilled glass or mason jar then top with toppings of choice.

Enjoy xo

 

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 have yourself a killer day  xoxo

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Question of the day –

What’s your favorite Christmas song?!

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 this smoothie (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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Cake Batter Cashew Butter Cups https://betterwithcake.com/healthy/cake-batter-cashew-butter-cups/ https://betterwithcake.com/healthy/cake-batter-cashew-butter-cups/#respond Wed, 14 Aug 2019 09:02:06 +0000 http://betterwithcake.com/?p=28111 At last, at last it’s here at last . . . MY BIRTHDAY!!! Fun fact, I lovveeeee birthdays! Nothing makes me happier than cerebrating my nearest and dearest, showering them with all of their favorite things! I just love it! And then it’s my turn. And I get all kinds of shy and awkward. I hate being the center of attention and never want to be fussed over or the center of attention. Ever. But this year is a little different, I still don’t want to be the center of attention or fussed over but, I wanted to make something...

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At last, at last it’s here at last . . .

MY BIRTHDAY!!!

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Fun fact, I lovveeeee birthdays! Nothing makes me happier than cerebrating my nearest and dearest, showering them with all of their favorite things! I just love it!

And then it’s my turn. And I get all kinds of shy and awkward. I hate being the center of attention and never want to be fussed over or the center of attention. Ever.

But this year is a little different, I still don’t want to be the center of attention or fussed over but, I wanted to make something a little extra special for myself. Because well, #thisis40

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For weeks and weeks I have been trying to come up with something fun to make (and eat) to celebrate my big day.

But, to be honest, I’ve been struggling think of anything . . .

I know birthdays are traditionally celebrated with cake of some kind but I just didn’t feel like baking. Plus, we just made those magical matcha mud cakes so my cake craving has kind of been satisfied but really,  I also just wanted something a little different, you know?

And then it hit me . . .

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Cake batter cashew butter cups!

Yes. That was it. Cake batter cashew butter cups are the PERFECT way to celebrate my birthday this year!!

No baking, no slicing, no frosting, no decorating (Ok, so we may do a little decorating, but just a little – sprinkles only) perfectly portioned into single servings so no need for sharing ( ← you know how I feel about sharing desserts!!) – brilliant. Yes, cake batter cashew butter cups for everyone!!!

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Subtly sweet, seriously creamy, vanilla spiked, EGG FREE, cake batter , cashew butter encased in a decadent, rich, cool, crisp, dark chocolate cup that literally oozes with awesomeness when you bite on in!!!

So fun, so festive, so, SO delicious, I’ll have 10 please!

But, then I thought, what’s life, I mean cake without coffee . . . so I did a thing . . . I decided to infuse that decadent , rich dark chocolate cup with just a hint of espresso . . .

You guys . . . I’m a genius. Secretly healthy, espresso infused dark chocolate cake batter cashew butter cups are soooooo good! I’m talking life changing here, friends!

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It’s everything I love in life all served up in one delicious little mouthful!

Chocolate – duh

Nut butter – is the glue that holds my body together

Coffee – only as I live and breathe!

Super simple to make using just 3 ingredients that I bet you have on hand already and can be ready to devour in less than 15 minutes!

Honestly, I don’t know what more there is to say . . .

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Gluten Free – Dairy free – Grain free – Sugar free – Low carb – Paleo – Keto & Vegan friendly !!

All natural , quick and easy, subtly sweet, luscious and creamy, vanilla spiked, EGG FREE , cake batter cashew butter encased in a decadent, rich, cool, crisp, espresso infused dark chocolate cup!!!

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If you’re not a fan of coffee , tell me how it is that we’re friends again?  I kid, I kid, just leave it out, they are still all kinds of delicious even without that cheeky hit of espresso – we can’t have you missing out in this deliciousness!

3 ingredients, 15 minutes – extra sprinkles for me please!

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Dark Chocolate {EGG FREE} Cake Batter Cashew Butter Cups

Gluten Free – Dairy Free – Grain Free – Sugar Free -Low Carb – Vegan – Keto – Paleo

 

Makes 10-12 Subtly sweet, deliciously buttery, creamy, dreamy, secretly healthy, vanilla , sprinkle filled cashew butter cups

Ingredients

For the cake batter cashew butter filing;

1/3 cup of cashew butter

1 teaspoon of vanilla

A pinch of flaky sea salt

SPRINKLES!!! – measure with your heart

Optional add-in;

1-2 scoops of collagen – for gut healing goodness

For the chocolate cups –

1 block (about 1/2 cup) of good quality dark chocolate – I use dairy free

1/2-1 teaspoon of instant espresso – optional

Method –

1 – Melt chocolate and espresso by your preferred method. I like to do mine broiler style by placing my chocolate in a small bowl  over a pot of simmering water.

2 – Use a teaspoon to drizzle some melted chocolate into a chocolate cup mold (or can use mini paper or silicone cupcake/muffin cases if you prefer) and spread to coat evenly. Don’t use all your chocolate, remember you want to save about 1/4 of it to spread on top once our chocolate cups are filled.

3 – Place your chocolate cups in the fridge or freezer for 5-10 mins to set.

4 – While your chocolate cups are setting, grab a small bowl and mix all filling ingredients, stirring until well combined.

5 – Taste – if you prefer a sweeter filling you can add a splash of maple syrup of 1/2 teaspoon of monk fruit (or sweetener of choice)

6 – Remove  your chocolate cups from the fridge or freezer, fill each chocolate cup with a spoonful of your creamy, dreamy, cashew butter filling then use the back of your spoon carefully smooth out the top and firmly but gently press the filling down into the chocolate cups.

5 – Once all your cups are filled,  top with a little extra chocolate, smooth it all the way to the edges so the filling is completely covered then sprinkle with salt and place them back into the fridge (or freezer) to set.

These delicious little cups will keep well in the fridge for several weeks but can also be stored in the freezer for 3-6 months!

Enjoy xo

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Question of the day –

What’s would you make to celebrate your birthday?

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 creamy, dreamy, cashew butter cups  (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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Choc Chip Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bites https://betterwithcake.com/healthy/choc-chip-peanut-butter-cookie-dough-bites/ https://betterwithcake.com/healthy/choc-chip-peanut-butter-cookie-dough-bites/#respond Tue, 30 Jul 2019 09:23:58 +0000 http://betterwithcake.com/?p=28043 Deliciously simple, secretly healthy, peanut butter choc chip cookie dough bites . . . 4 ingredients and 10 minutes stand between you and one of the most epic and delicious treats you will ever eat. Ever! And no, I’m not being dramatic at all. These quick and easy, mix and make choc chip peanut butter cookie dough bites are the stuff that dreams are made of  – please tell me I’m not the only one that dreams about food?! That’s where get my best ideas?! I mean it’s EGG FREE –  peanut butter, choc chip cookie dough stuffed in to a...

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Deliciously simple, secretly healthy, peanut butter choc chip cookie dough bites . . .

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4 ingredients and 10 minutes stand between you and one of the most epic and delicious treats you will ever eat.

Ever!

And no, I’m not being dramatic at all. These quick and easy, mix and make choc chip peanut butter cookie dough bites are the stuff that dreams are made of  – please tell me I’m not the only one that dreams about food?! That’s where get my best ideas?!

I mean it’s EGG FREE –  peanut butter, choc chip cookie dough stuffed in to a decadent and rich, cool, crisp, dark chocolate cup!

What’s not to love?!

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Chocolate =  yum!

Peanut butter = life!

EGG FREE cookie dough = where have you been all my life?!

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Those of you who have been visiting this blog of mine for more than 5 minutes will know how much I absolutely LOVE dark chocolate and nut butter. Only as I live and breathe!

It’s just such a classic combination, the perfect balance of salty and sweet. You just can’t beat it.

And, now that I’ve discovered the wonder that is egg free cookie dough . . . My life is now complete.

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Well, eating these while drinking coffee = life, complete!

They are all natural made with no refined flour or sugar using just 4 pantry staples that I bet you have on hand already and can be ready in just 15 minutes!!

Simply  – Mix – Melt – Chill – Fill – Sprinkle – Devour!

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And devour you shall!

Subtly sweet, spiked with just a hint of vanilla, packed with punchy peanut butter flavour and choc full of choc chips . . .

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Would you just look at that creamy, dreamy filling! Insert all the heart eye emojis, here ↑↑↑

What more could you want?!

If you, like me, have a major soft spot for dark chocolate & nut butter (who doesn’t?!) then you need these in your life like, yesterday!

Sugar Free – Gluten Free – Dairy Free – Egg Free – Low Carb – Vegan – Keto & Paleo Friendly (just sub almond butter, works like a charm)

4 ingredients + 15 minutes  . . .

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Stop what your doing, this needs to happen, now!

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

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Choc Chip Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bites

Makes 10-12 Subtly sweet, deliciously indulgent, secretly healthy, chocolate covered , choc chip studded, peanut butter cookie dough bites.

Ingredients –

For the peanut butter filling –

1/2 cup of peanut butter (or nut/seed butter of choice)
* You could also sub peanut powder + enough water to make a natural PB consistency

1 teaspoon of vanilla – more or less to taste

2 Tablespoons of coconut flour
* or protein powder  – vanilla or unflavored would work best

A pinch of flaky sea salt

A handful of choc chips – as many as your pretty little heart desires

For a sweeter filling you feel free to add a touch of maple syrup, honey or monk fruit sweetener to taste.

For coating –

1 block (about 1/2 cup) of good quality dark chocolate – I use dairy free

Optional add-in;

1-2 scoops of collagen –  for gut healing goodness

Method –

1 – Place all filling ingredients into a small bowl and stir until well combined. Set aside.

2 – Melt chocolate by your preferred method –

I like to do mine broiler style by placing my chocolate in a small bowl  over a pot of simmering water but you could just do it in the microwave if you prefer.

3 – Use a teaspoon to drizzle some melted chocolate into a chocolate mold (or you can use mini paper or silicone cupcake/muffin cases if you prefer) and spread to coat evenly. Don’t use all your chocolate, remember you want to save about 1/4 of it to spread on top once our chocolate cups are filled.

3 – Place your chocolate cups in the fridge or freezer for 5-10 mins to set.

4 – Remove  your chocolate cups from the fridge or freezer, fill each chocolate cup with a spoonful of your peanut butter cookie dough filling then use the back of your spoon carefully smooth out the tops.

5 – Once all your cups are filled,  top with a little remaining melted chocolate, smooth it all the way to the edges to the filling is completely covered then sprinkle with salt and place them back into the fridge  (or freezer) for 2-5 minutes to set.

These delicious little cups will keep well in the fridge for several weeks but can also be stored in the freezer for 3-6 months!

Enjoy xo

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Question of the day –

If/when you choose to indulge, what’s your fave treat?

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 peanut butter cookie dough 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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Dark Chocolate Espresso Ganache Tarts {Gluten Free – Dairy Free – EGG FREE – Refined Sugar Free – Low Carb – Vegan – Keto – Paleo} https://betterwithcake.com/healthy/dark-chocolate-espresso-ganache-tarts/ https://betterwithcake.com/healthy/dark-chocolate-espresso-ganache-tarts/#comments Tue, 27 Nov 2018 03:28:00 +0000 http://betterwithcake.com/?p=26579 I know , I know, last week I was telling you allllll about how much I don’t like to mess with baking pies because they’re just so much effort – with the kneading, and the resting, and the rolling , and the pre-baking etc (ugh, no thanks!)  and now not only am I asking you to bake a tart’s (yes, plural) but, I’m also make ganache to fill it with?! Although they sound (and look) all kinds of fancy and a little intimidating to make, hear me when I say they are sooooo easy! Like really, truly, super easy! No...

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I know , I know, last week I was telling you allllll about how much I don’t like to mess with baking pies because they’re just so much effort – with the kneading, and the resting, and the rolling , and the pre-baking etc (ugh, no thanks!)  and now not only am I asking you to bake a tart’s (yes, plural) but, I’m also make ganache to fill it with?!

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Although they sound (and look) all kinds of fancy and a little intimidating to make, hear me when I say they are sooooo easy!

Like really, truly, super easy!

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No rolling, no kneading, no pre-baking, nadda.

It’s as simple as – ✳ Mix ✳ Scoop ✳ Press ✳ Bake ✳ Melt ✳ Stir ✳ Fill ✳ Sprinkle (if you want)  ✳ Devour ❤

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8 main ingredients, 20 minutes work and you’re done.

Super simple, super delicious – 100% worth it.

The hardest part about making this recipe is , well, there isn’t really a hard part at all?! Only harboring enough self control to not devour the entire batch in one sitting  . . .

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Deliciously buttery, crisp and crunchy, vanilla spiked shortbread is stuffed with a decadent, rich, deliciously indulgent, silky smooth, espresso infused, lightly salted dark chocolate ganache . . .

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#thestruggleisreal

To be honest, I had no real intention of sharing this recipe, actually I didn’t even plan on making it! But, I got a craving/idea that could not be ignored and then I shared a snap of it over on Instagram and hundreds of you very loudly politely demanded requested that I share the recipe, ASAP!

So,  I quickly set about re-testing the recipe ( the things I do for you 😉 ) just to make sure that they were in fact, as insanely delicious ( and super simple to throw together)  as I originally thought and not , as I feared, a once in a life time fluke   . . .

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I tested not once, not twice but thrice just to be sure and can now officially confirm, with unwavering confidence that they are, in fact, 100% legit and I know you are going to just love, love LOVE them!

Luscious, creamy, deliciously indulgent, espresso infused,  chocolate ganache +  crisp and crunchy, vanilla spiked shortbread  . . .

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What’s not to love?!

And would you just look at them?!

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That texture tho!!!!!

🌟Vegan 🌟 Gluten Free 🌟Dairy free 🌟Grain free 🌟 EGG FREE 🌟 Refined sugar free 🌟 Paleo 🌟 Keto 🌟 Deeeeeelish 🌟

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

 

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Dark Chocolate Espresso Ganache Tarts
{Gluten Free – Dairy Free – Refined Sugar Free – Low Carb – Vegan – Keto – Paleo}

Makes approx – 10  deliciously indulgent, silky smooth, espresso infused, lightly salted dark chocolate ganache filled tarts

Ingredients –

For the base –

1/4 cup COLD ghee or grass-fed butter – must be cold – very important!
1/2 cup almond flour
1/4 cup arrowroot (tapioca)
3 Tablespoons of plant based sweetener of choice –  I use Nuiva – sub monk fruit sweetener or 1/4 C of coconut sugar
1 teaspoon of vanilla
1 pinch of salt

For the filling –

1/2 cup coconut cream – regular cream works too
1 block (1/2 cup) dark chocolate
1 teaspoon of vanilla
1/2-1 teaspoon of espresso – more or less depending on how strong you like it
1 pinch of salt

Optional add ins-

1 teaspoon of maca – for hormone balance
1-2 scoops of collagen – I love to use Vital proteins collagen peptides – for a gut healing goodness – omit if vegan (or sub marine collage if pescatarian)

Method –

For the base –

1 – Pre-heat oven to 175’C/350/F

2 – Line a muffin/cupcake tray with paper cases and set aside.

3 – Place all ingredients into a bowl a beat with an electric mixer (I used the paddle attachment on my stand mixer) until creamy and well combined.

3 – Spoon into your prepared muffin tray, use a small spoon, or your thumb, or a small shot glass/measuring cup to press a small indent into the centre.

4 – Bake for 6-8 mins until golden. Note they will crisp up as they cool.

For the filling –

1 – Melt chocolate by your preferred method – I like to do mine on the stove, double broiler style but a microwave will work just fine too.

2 – Add espresso, vanilla, salt & stir to combine.

3 – Add the coconut cream to your espresso infused chocolate and stir until well combined.

4 – Spoon into your tart cases.

To serve –

5 – Dust with cacao, drizzle with a little a extra coconut cream

6 – Devour!

Tarts can be kept at room temperature, the ganache will set quite firmly when stored in the fridge so you may want to bring them out / up to room temp before serving.

Enjoy xo

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Question of the day –

Baked or no-bake, what’s your preference?

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 decadent little dark chocolate espresso tarts (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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Grab and Go Breakfast Cookies {Gluten Free, EGG FREE, Dairy Free, Grain Free, Refined Sugar Free, Keto, Vegan & Paleo Friendly} https://betterwithcake.com/healthy/grab-and-go-breakfast-cookies/ https://betterwithcake.com/healthy/grab-and-go-breakfast-cookies/#comments Tue, 30 Oct 2018 08:17:33 +0000 http://betterwithcake.com/?p=26419 Because life is busy and cookies help! Am I right?! I mean really though . . . I know, I know, ultimately we would all sit down to a leisurely breakfast, sipping on unlimited amounts of coffee, enjoying pleasant, quiet conversations with loved ones, or quieting reading the paper before calmly heading out to begin the day . . . But, you and I both know that rarely happens. At least not in my house it doesn’t! Mornings here can be somewhat hectic, trying to get my little energizer bunny dressed, ready, packed up, fed and out the door for...

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Because life is busy and cookies help!

Am I right?!

I mean really though . . .

Grab and Go Breakfast Cookies {Gluten Free, EGG FREE, Dairy Free, Grain Free, Refined Sugar Free, Keto, Vegan & Paleo Friendly} - www.betterwithcake.com

I know, I know, ultimately we would all sit down to a leisurely breakfast, sipping on unlimited amounts of coffee, enjoying pleasant, quiet conversations with loved ones, or quieting reading the paper before calmly heading out to begin the day . . .

But, you and I both know that rarely happens.

At least not in my house it doesn’t!

Mornings here can be somewhat hectic, trying to get my little energizer bunny dressed, ready, packed up, fed and out the door for school (or ready for basketball on the weekends) sometimes feels shall we say . . . chaotic?!

Grab and Go Breakfast Cookies {Gluten Free, EGG FREE, Dairy Free, Grain Free, Refined Sugar Free, Keto, Vegan & Paleo Friendly} - www.betterwithcake.com

So, sitting down to a leisurely breakfast . . . doesn’t always happen.

But, making sure I have quick and easy, grab and go options ready and waiting make things a whole lot easier.

Plus, cookies for breakfast = living your best life!

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They also score major points on the mom scale  . . . #illtakeit

You guys, these grab and go breakfast cookies not only taste all kinds of incredible  . . .

They’re hearty yet light, crispy on the outside, chewy in the middle, deliciously buttery and just yummmmmmm.

Grab and Go Breakfast Cookies {Gluten Free, EGG FREE, Dairy Free, Grain Free, Refined Sugar Free, Keto, Vegan & Paleo Friendly} - www.betterwithcake.com

Made with no refined flours or sugars using  just a handful of ingredients that I bet you have on hand already and come together in one bowl, with one spoon in a matter of minutes!

And they are totally customize-able.

Can’t do oats, no problem, sub quinoa flakes, or your fave granola – and yes paleo friends, grain free granola totally works here too !

Grab and Go Breakfast Cookies {Gluten Free, EGG FREE, Dairy Free, Grain Free, Refined Sugar Free, Keto, Vegan & Paleo Friendly} - www.betterwithcake.com

Feeling like a little indulgence, thrown in a handful of choc chips ← seriously, DO IT!

Feeling fruity – sprinkle in some dried cranberries, sultanas, raisins, dates, goji berries, dried apples,

Feeling nutty – add more nuts and seeds!

Honestly, the ways you can change up the flavors of these cookies are limited only by your imagination!

I’ve made these 4 times in as many weeks using different kinds of granola, nut butters and add in’s and each time we make them we fall in love with them a little more!

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Golden, delicious, simple divine!

🌟Gluten Free 🌟Dairy free 🌟EGG FREE 🌟Grain free 🌟 Refined sugar free 🌟 Paleo 🌟 Keto & 🌟 Vegan friendly 🌟

A hit with kids young and old!

All natural, quick and easy, crisp and crunchy, deliciously buttery, grab and go breakfast cookies . . .

From my family to yours, I hope you love them as much as we do which FYI , is A LOT!

1 bowl, 15 minutes . . .

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Life’s short, eat that cookie!

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

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Grab and Go Breakfast Cookies
{Gluten Free, Dairy Free, EGG FREE, Grain Free, Refined Sugar Free,  Keto, Vegan  & Paleo Friendly}

Makes approx 10-12 subtly sweet, deliciously buttery, crispy on the outside, chewy in the middle, life saving cookies

Ingredients –

1 cup GF oats – for grain free sub – quinoa flakes /your fave grain free granola – keto friends – oat free – low carb – nut seed granola works perfectly here too

1 cup flour (I used Otto’s Cassava Flour) – regular GF/ plain/almond/oat should all work too

1/4 cup finely shredded coconut

1/3 C monk fruit sweetener (or 1/2 cup coconut sugar)

1/2 cup cashew/almond or peanut butter butter – nut/seed/coconut butter of choice + extra for drizzling

1 teaspoon of vanilla

1/2 teaspoon of baking soda

A pinch of salt

1-2 Tablespoons of filtered water – more or less as needed.

Optional add in’s;

1-2 scoops of protein powder – for extra protein

2-4 scoops of  Vital proteins unflavored collagen peptides – Optional for gut healing goodness – vegan friends omit

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 medium size bowl and stir until well combined. If the mix is a little dry, add a splash of water 1 tsp at a time until it holds together.

4 – Use a cookie scoop or spoon to place a small portion of cookie dough onto your prepare baking sheet. Then use your hands and roll into balls and gently press down in to desired shape and size.

Note -they don’t spread or rise much at all so shape em’ how you want em’

Feel free to make them as big, small, thick or thin as you like just remember you may need to adjust the baking time slightly depending on the shape and size you choose 😉

5 – Repeat until all the mixture has been used.

6 – Once you have all your cookies shaped bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are golden and slightly crisp.

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

7 – Drizzle with nut butter and devour!

Enjoy xo

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Question of the day –

What’s your fave grab and go 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 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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