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Blueberry Chia Oat Donuts (Gluten Free)

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Donuts for breakfast!

Yummy right? I mean who doesn’t want to start their day with a donut?

As you may know, I love to bake and I just recently picked up a large 6-donut pan to make these delicious beauties. I have a small donut pan which makes the cutest little donuts ever, but I needed to step up my game. 

Now don’t worry! If you don’t have a large donut pan, this recipe will work in a muffin pan too. So it’s all good. It’s just a little more fun eating donuts for breakfast. You almost feel like you’re indulging in a real treat. 

But… these donuts aren’t sugary-processed-food-type donuts. These are made with wheat free oat flour, fibre filled chia, antioxidant rich blueberries and anti-inflammatory, protein filled hemp seeds. Now that’s my kinda donut!

Plus, they taste delicious, are incredibly easy to make and are great for a grab and go breakfast when you’re rushing out the door. 

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Back to these donuts!!!

Remember to grease up your pan with coconut oil (I use Progressive Organic Coconut Oil), pull up your sleeves and let’s bake some donuts shall we?

 

Blueberry Chia Oat Donuts
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
25 min
Total Time
35 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
25 min
Total Time
35 min
Ingredients
  1. 3/4 cup wheat free oat flour (grind rolled oats in blender)
  2. 1/2 cup chia seeds
  3. 3 tablespoons hemp seeds
  4. 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  5. 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  6. 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  7. 1/2 teaspoon ground vanilla (I use Giddy Yoyo)
  8. 1/3 cup maple syrup
  9. 1/3 cup almond milk
  10. 1/3 - 1/2 cup blueberries
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 300F and light grease a 6-cavity donut pan with coconut oil
  2. In a large bowl, combine oat flour, chia, hemp, baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla and salt.
  3. Add in maple syrup, almond milk, and stir until well combined.
  4. Add in blueberries and gently fold in.
  5. The batter will be slightly running. This is normal.
  6. Spoon the batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity to the top or just about.
  7. Bake the donuts for roughly 23-25 minutes, until firm to touch.
  8. Cool the donuts in the pan for about 10 minutes before removing.
Notes
  1. *To make these gems more protein rich, try adding in 1 scoop of your favourite protein powder. I like using Progressive Nutritional Organic Whey or Brown Rice protein powder. You may need to add in a few extra tablespoons of almond milk if adding in protein to thin out the batter slightly.
Adapted from Oh She Glows Cookbook
Adapted from Oh She Glows Cookbook
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Sneak Peak Recipe: Protein Packed Crepes (Grain-Free, Gluten-Free)

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This delicious recipe is one of the 60 grain-free recipes that can be found inside my book The 30-Day Hormone Solution. You can get your copy at hormonesolutionbook.com

Breakfast is hands down my favourite meal of the day. Often times I eat leftovers for breakfast. From salmon to chicken to beef, my morning meal is always protein packed. 

I often find that many of my clients eat too many ‘breakfasty’ type foods in the morning. I mean, I get it. This is what we were taught to eat. From cereals, to bagels to muffins and and drive thru breakfast sandwiches, these types of foods, do not fill you up, but instead fill you out!

Your body craves protein in the morning. It will help to stoke your metabolism plus balance your blood sugar which is key for weight loss, satiety between meals, managing PMS symptoms, headaches… and well, let’s just say that insulin is important in many (like hundreds) of important processes in the body. The more you manage it with food, the healthier you’ll feel overall. 

Managing insulin and blood sugar levels is at the core of everything I do with my clients. This is why women lose weight effortlessly and my clients have easier breezier cycles. 

So where do crepes fall into all of this?

Well, let’s face it. From pancakes, to waffles, to crepes, we all want a delicious breakfast, especially on the weekends when we can spend more time cooking in the morning and not feeling like we have to rush off to work. 

And as for crepes, it was my fiancé who really got me loving them. His family used to enjoy them regularly and for years now we’ve been trying to master the perfect gluten free crepe recipe. 

Trust me, there have been many fails, until this one!

This is the perfect crepe recipe ever! It’s so easy to make, it’s packed with protein from eggs and best of all, it’s gluten free! Now that’s the kind of crepe I want to indulge in. 

You can enjoy these crepes sweet or savoury. On the sweet side, I like to warm fresh berries and gently mush them, making a simple homemade jam or smearing on grass fed butter, almond butter and filling my crepe with fruit. 

On the savoury side you can make some scrambled eggs, sauté some spinach and roll it up in your crepe. 

The possibilities are endless! Hope you enjoy these crepes as much as we do 😉 

Protein Packed Crepes (Grain-Free, Gluten-Free)
Yields 5
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  1. 4 eggs
  2. 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
  3. 1/2 cup tapioca flour
  4. 1/2 cup almond flour
  5. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  6. 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  7. Pinch of sea salt
  8. Coconut oil, for oiling pan
Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients into a large bowl (minus the coconut oil) and whisk together until smooth. A few lumps may remain, that's ok.
  2. Heat a small amount of coconut oil in a skillet or crepe pan over medium heat.
  3. Add the batter to the pan using a soup ladle or 1/4 cup measuring cup, tilting the pan gently to evenly spread out the batter. You want a thin layer covering your pan. It's like making a pancake, but a thin and large pancake!
  4. Cook until the edges start to set, then gently flip and cook on the other side for about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Transfer the fresh crepe onto a plate or wire rack to cool and or eat right away, while still warm. Make remaining crepes with batter and spread on your favourite toppings!
Notes
  1. *We use a fairly large crepe pan which gives us approximately 5 crepes. Depending on the size of your pan, you can make smaller ones and more of them.
  2. *You can refrigerate any leftovers and keep in the fridge for 2-3 days.
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Raspberry Coconut Cream Parfait – Low Carb, Paleo, Grain Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free

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Valentine’s day is fast approaching and I don’t know about you but what’s more romantic than a home cooked meal?

These days, our lives are so fast paced that we seldom have the opportunity to slow down for dinner. I mean really slow down: light some candles (non-toxic, of course :P), set the table, break out the organic wine, really connect and make it a special event.

I mean, of course it’s nice to get out of the house and have someone cater to you and even nicer to have someone do the dishes (right?!). So I get dining out. But I honestly think it’s far more romantic to make something yourself. It’s the thought, the effort and the gesture behind it. Maybe just get your partner to do the dishes since you did all of the cooking 😛

After a delicious Valentine’s day meal you HAVE to have dessert! Here’s where we have you covered! This Raspberry Coconut Cream Parfait is a fantastic option if you’re looking for a simple, healthy and low-sugar recipe. It’s also whimsical, light and in Valentine’s Day appropriate colours. It may not be chocolate covered strawberries but it does have whipped coconut cream, which is totally sexy in our opinion 😛

And don’t worry, this dessert is NOT time consuming. Just remember to refrigerate your can of coconut milk the night before. I actually like to keep 1-2 cans on hand, in the fridge for when I spontaneously feel like whipping up something like this 😛 Because isn’t it such a bummer when you’re in the mood to bake and you pull out a recipe and something needs to be soaked or refrigerated for 24 hours? UGH! Preparation is key!

This dessert is perfect because it looks sooooo sinful and yet it’s low in sugar, paleo & keto friendly, gluten, dairy and grain-free. Happy Valentine’s Day!

Raspberry Coconut Cream Parfait

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Keyword: cleaneating, gluten free, grain free, high fat, highfatlowcarb, holisticwellness, low carb, low sugar, paleo, paleodesserts, raspberry coconut cream parfait, refined sugar free, treats
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients

CRUMBLE

  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 1/2 cup raw pecans chopped
  • 1/2 cup raw almonds chopped
  • 1/3 cup Lakanto sweetener or coconut sugar
  • 4 Tbsp coconut oil gently melted over the stovetop pinch of sea salt

RASPBERRY LAYER

  • 1 cup frozen raspberries thawed
  • 2 tsp Lakanto sweetener or coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

COCONUT CREAM WHIP

  • 1 can full fat coconut milk chilled in the refrigerator overnight
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp Lakanto sweetener or coconut sugar
  • 70 % dark chocolate shaved or grated (garnish)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375F.
  • Mix all of the crumble ingredients: almond flour, shredded coconut, chopped pecans & almonds, Lakanto sweetener, melted coconut oil & sea salt. Spread out onto a baking sheet & bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  • While the crumble bakes, prepare your raspberry layer by mixing together raspberries,Lakanto & vanilla and set aside for now. (I like mine to have a bit of texture, but if you want it to be more of a jam-like consistency then place it in your food processor for a smoother texture).
  • Remove coconut milk from refrigerator and flip upside down. Scoop out the cream only (refrigeration helps separate the cream from the liquid) and using a hand mixer blend the coconut cream, vanilla & Lakanto together until it looks smooth, creamy and whipped.
  • To assemble, portion a bit of the crumble into individual serving bowls and layer with raspberry jam, then a generous amount of coconut cream whip & if you have some good quality dark chocolate, shave or grate some overtop for garnish.

 

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Metabolism Boosting Hemp Seed Breakfast Cereal (High Fat, Low Carb, Paleo, Grain Free)

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Fats are making a comeback and thank god! There’s been so much fat-fear mongering over the years, which has caused MORE disease and issues with diabetes, heart health, hormones, weight and cholesterol. 

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again… Fat does not make you fat, sugar does! Now of course, if you’re eating fried foods and GMO vegetable oils – these will have a negative impact on inflammation and your waist line, but I’m taking about avocados, nuts, seeds, animal fats, olive oil, coconut oil, ghee, grass fed butter and all the delicious, healthy fats that fuel your brain and hormones. 

And speaking of hormones, have you tuned into my podcast – Healthy Hormones for Women? I’m super stoked for my podcast and being able to connect with YOU in a new way and to continue to bring you information and inspiration for living a healthy, more vibrant life. 

If you haven’t yet left a review or a rating, I would ABSOLUTELY love it if you could. Simply head on over to iTunes or Stitcher, leave your review or rating, take a screenshot and email it over to us at – info@holisticwellness.ca and we’ll hook you up with my FREE 3-Day Hormone Balancing Meal Plan ? This meal plan contains 10 delicious recipes that are low-inflammatory, healing for your hormones and will super charge your energy. 

Ok… now back to fats and this delicious and quick breakfast cereal. The ladies in my 12 Week High Fat, Low Carb Program are loving this recipe. I’ve got them loading up on hormone balancing fats throughout the day, ditching the gluten and grains (which are very inflammatory) and shedding fat while eating delicious meals ?? In addition to this metabolism boosting breakfast, you might like this breakfast scramble recipe here. 

The bonus of eating fats? It helps to nourish your skin, hair and nails. Ok, let’s get cooking and fuelling our metabolism first thing in the morning. Cuz girl… if you’re still waking up and eating bagels, toast, high fruit smoothies and high carb foods – you are NOT fuelling your metabolism and are in turn, creating an insulin spike, which will cause you to GAIN weight. Make the switch to this breakfast and you’ll start seeing some results!

High Fat Hemp Seed Breakfast Cereal
Serves 1
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Prep Time
3 min
Cook Time
5 min
Total Time
8 min
Prep Time
3 min
Cook Time
5 min
Total Time
8 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 cup unsweetened almond or coconut milk
  2. 1/2 cup hemp seeds
  3. 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
  4. 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  5. 5-6 drops alcohol free stevia (or lakanto, xylitol or erythritol - all optional)
  6. 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  7. 1/4 tsp alcohol free vanilla extract (optional)
  8. 3-4 walnuts
Instructions
  1. Combine the milk, hemp seeds, ground flax, chia, cinnamon and vanilla in a small pot over medium heat. Stir until boiling.
  2. Once it’s boiling, bring down the heat to a low-medium and simmer for about 4 minutes. When the porridge has thickened, remove it from the heat and serve in a bowl.
  3. Add the stevia (optional) and top with walnuts.
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Plantain English Muffins (AIP, Paleo)

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I can’t even remember the last time I ate a “doughy-white” english muffin. I have a vague memory of eating them in my high school days before school in the morning. 

I was health conscious as a teenager and I used to think that english muffins, egg whites and margarine was the way to go. Boy was I wrong!

As I make my through the AIP protocol, there are lots of creative recipes I’m excited to re-create and dive into. I think it’s really easy to overcomplicate recipes and meal planning. It doesn’t have to be complicated. We spend so much time thinking about what we ‘CAN’T’ eat, when it’s much easier to focus on what we ‘CAN.’

Change your way of thinking and you’ll have greater success on any diet plan. It’s important to get into the right mindset for healing. This is exactly what we’ll be teaching in the Healing and Dealing with Hashimoto’s program. If you have Hashimoto’s or an autoimmune condition, click here to check out how this program can help you heal and transform your condition. 

I recipe tested some english muffins last weekend and they were an epic fail! I baked them in the oven and every 10 minutes kept checking if there were ready. They were a pile of mush and they wouldn’t harden. I had to throw them out. They were completely inedible. 

So, onto recipe #2. The winner. These gluten free gems are amazing!

Now let’s get real for a minute here…. these don’t taste like your traditional english muffins, I mean, they don’t even look like them for that matter. But they are delicious and perfect topped with some nut butter (not AIP), or coconut cream and raspberry jam; which is exactly what I did. 

I’ll be baking up a batch of these english muffins this weekend and I’ll top them with some guac and bacon. Mmmm!

Savoury or sweet, the muffins work either way. 

A few key things to note before baking them:

  1. I baked them in 2 circular pyrex oven safe dishes, like the image you see here. I only have 2, but this recipe below made 3. Once the first batch was done, I baked the last english muffin on it’s own. 
  2. 4 ramekins would work well for this recipe, but I don’t have any. I’ll definitely be getting some though! I’ve been needing them for multiple recipes. 
  3. Make sure to divide you batter evenly for 3 servings (or 4 if using ramekins).

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do. They are so good and perfect for your AIP breakfasts! I suggest doubling your batch and making extra so you can freeze them and have on hand for easy meal prep. 

Enjoy!

Plantain English Muffins
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
18 min
Total Time
28 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
18 min
Total Time
28 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 large ripe plantain
  2. 2 Tbsp avocado oil (olive oil or melted coconut oil would work well too)
  3. 1⁄4 Cup +1 Tbsp tapioca starch
  4. 2 Tbsp coconut flour
  5. 1 tbsp apple sauce
  6. 1 tsp baking soda
  7. 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  8. Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375F. Grease 2-4 ramekins or pyrex dishes with coconut oil.
  2. Roughly chop the plantains and place in a food processor with the remaining ingredients.
  3. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  4. Divide your batter into equal portions (2-4). Place batter into greased ramekins and using a spatula or back of a spoon, evenly spread it out. This equals ONE english muffin. Once it's baked you'll cut it in half.
  5. Bake for 15-18 minutes. The pyrex dishes are slightly larger than ramekins, so I found I needed at least 17-18 minutes, but you may need less time if baking in ramekins.
  6. Let cool slightly, remove from dish and slice in half.
  7. Place in the toaster/toaster oven for a few minutes to crisp up (optional). I like mine slightly toasted. Top with your favourite toppings and enjoy!
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Gluten Free Hemp Seed N’Oatmeal

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When it comes to breakfast, I like to switch things up. I like to pack protein, fibre and fat into my breakie whenever possible. But sometimes I crave something on the warmer and more comforting side of things. While I wouldn’t call oatmeal a poor breakfast option, I know that it doesn’t always make me feel my absolute best, knowing how sensitive my blood sugar can be.
 
It’s important to remember that even though a food may be considered “healthy” to the general public, it doesn’t mean always mean it’s the most suitable food for you.
We want to make sure that when we eat, we’re putting whole nutrient-dense foods into our body that allow us to thrive, not just survive.

Sometimes that means going through the waves of trial and error to figure out which foods make you feel the best; which foods give you the utmost energy, the best sleep, the most stable and consistent mood, the least bloating and the best poops (yup, I went there!).

That’s why it can be helpful to work with a natural health care practitioner or nutritionist to design a personalized diet tailored to your unique dietary needs (wink wink, nudge nudge! Checkout your options here) 
 
With all that said, some days I just really freaking want oatmeal or toast.

Something simple, you know? Lately I’ve been seeing a lot of “hemp seed non-oatmeal oatmeal” dishes and I thought – perfect! 

This was made for me! A fat and protein fuelled breakfast that’s equally comforting and delicious as oatmeal? Sign me up! The beauty of this recipe is that it contains no oats or grains, so it’s perfect for anyone following a paleo, ketogenic, gluten-free, dairy-free or a low sugar diet (perfect for our recipe clubbers, because May is our Sugar Free month!)
 
Here’s what you’re getting in every bite:

Hemp Seeds: This is what makes up your “oats” in this recipe. Hemp seeds are considered a “perfect protein” as it contains all 20 amino acids, including the 9 essential amino acids that the body can’t produce. This makes it super easy for our body to absorb and make use of. Because they are so rich in fat and protein, they are great for balancing hormones, providing relief for joint pain, weight loss, heart health and digestive health.

I order mine from Eaton Hemp — eatonhemp.com/healthyhormones — you can save 20% off your order with the code HEALTHYHORMONES

Chia Seeds: This is another nutritional powerhouse you may be more familiar with if you’ve had a Chia Pudding or thrown these in your smoothie before. Chia Seeds absorb 10X their weight in water making them a super hydrating food. When they are in liquid or water, they turn into this gelatinous texture, which is super soothing for the gut lining, especially for those that suffer from digestive issues. They’re also packed with fibre and protein, meaning you’ll stay satiated for hours (for real, though!)

Coconut Milk/Unsweetened Shredded Coconut: Another member of the fat fam – coconut! We know and love this tropical superfood for being one of the richest sources of saturated fat. Wait, what? I thought saturated fat was bad for me? Not quite, deary! Coconut contains Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) (versus long-chain fatty acids), which are metabolized differently by the body. They go straight to the liver from the digestive tract and are used as a quick source of energy instead of immediately being stored as fat. See? Fat is your friend!

Ground Flax: Flax seed is the new “pepper” in my life – I sprinkle it on everything! Flaxseeds are a super rich source of omega-3, packed with fibre and protein (see ya later, cravings) and help to reduce cholesterol. Since they’re so rich in fibre, they are a dream and a half when it comes to alleviating digestive issues. Have some gut inflammation? Eat flax. Do you suffer from Chrohn’s Disease? Eat flax. Are you constipated frequently? Eat some dang flax! It’s best to consume it in its ground form, as it is easier to digest. When it’s in its whole form, it has the potential of passing through your intestine undigested, meaning you won’t reap all of it’s many benefits. Needless to say, flax is a pretty bad-ass superfood that you should definitely be weasling into your diet!

Are you ready to dive into this goodness? Nosh away!

 

Gluten Free Hemp Seed N'Oatmeal
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Ingredients
  1. ¼ cup hemp seeds
  2. 1 cup coconut milk
  3. 1 tbsp ground flax
  4. 1 tbsp chia seeds
  5. 6 tbsp unsweetened sulphite-free shredded coconut
  6. pinch of sea salt
Toppings
  1. 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
  2. 1 tbsp cacao nibs (optional)
  3. drizzle of almond butter
  4. blueberries
  5. nuts & seeds
Instructions
  1. Place all ingredients into a small pot, mix together and bring to a boil.
  2. Once boiling, bring down to low heat and let simmer for 4-5 minutes until most of the coconut milk is absorbed (it should be a thick oatmeal-like texture once it’s done)
  3. Transfer to a bowl and top with toppings of your choice.
Notes
  1. *If you are typically drawn to sweet flavours, I suggest adding a bit of maple syrup. For those that like to taste all the in’s and the out’s of the natural flavours of coconut, hemp and so on, you can get away with not adding any – but have fun with it! It’s up to you!
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Rachel Molenda is a Toronto-based Holistic Nutritionist (CNP) and Freelance Social Media Manager & Strategist for health-based businesses. After a short and stressful career in advertising, she decided to fully immerse herself in the health world, where she healed herself from chronic stress, emotional eating and digestive upset. With each client she works with, Rachel brings her simplistic, anti-diet, whole foods-based approach to help people find balance and optimal health so they can thrive in their bodies as they once did. Rachel is the in-house Holistic Nutritionist at The Root Natural Health Clinic in Port Credit, ON where she educates clients on the healing power of food and therapeutic supplementation through nutrition consultations, group talks and workshops.

 

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Banana Baked Oatmeal Squares

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So honestly, let’s have a serious talk about bananas for a minute. 

If you’ve coached with me one-on-one you know that bananas are not apart of your program. Truth is, when dealing with clients that have 30+ pounds to lose, are struggling with hormonal imbalances or dealing with infertility, managing blood sugar is of UTMOST importance!

Like, it’s everything!

Hence why I eliminate bananas out of their plans. They raise blood sugar a little too much. This doesn’t mean my clients can’t ever have them, but temporarily, until some positive changes start to happen, they are a no-go!

I used to eat bananas all the time. I mean daily. Same with avocados. This is going back at least 8 or 9 years ago. And sure enough, I had a ton of digestive issues. I couldn’t figure out what was causing my stomach issues until I did a food sensitivity test. 

Sure enough, guess what showed up on my test?

Bananas and avocados!

UGH! Often times, it’s the foods we eat the most that end up causing us the most problems, as we wear out the same digestive enzymes over and over again. 

Also, let’s face it; you’re probably eating the same 5 or 6 fruits and veggies over and over again with little variety in your diet. 

Variety is key, especially when it comes to nutrition. We need to use food as fuel (because that’s exactly what it is) and in doing so, that means expanding our current repertoire of ingredients. 

Anyways, how do these Banana Baked Oatmeal Square fit into all of this? Well, sometimes I like eating bananas and so, I do. Plain and simple. 

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They were the perfect binder in this recipe (or you could use apple sauce), but I really felt like having bananas. And here’s the thing, now that I got my fix, I probably won’t eat them for weeks or months.  

Now, it’s your turn to be happy! Hope you enjoy these tasty gems as much as I do. They are great as a quick grab and go breakfast, especially for the kids and back to school busy-ness or are great as a pre workout carb option to fuel your muscles. 

I’ll be enjoying these as a pre-bike ride fuel 🙂 #morningfuel

Banana Baked Oatmeal Squares
Yields 12
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
22 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
22 min
Ingredients
  1. 2 cups gluten free oats (I used Bob's Red Mill Brand)
  2. 1 teaspoon baking powder
  3. 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (my favourite is Redmond Sea Salt)
  4. 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  5. 2 tablespoons shredded coconut
  6. 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil, plus extra for greasing pan
  7. 1/2 mashed banana (about one and a half bananas)
  8. 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
  9. 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional, I used Enjoy Life dairy free brand)
  10. Sliced bananas, for topping
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350F and grease a muffin or brownie pan with coconut oil.
  2. In a large bowl, combine oats, baking powder, sea salt, cinnamon and shredded coconut.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together coconut oil, mashed banana and coconut milk.
  4. Add the wet ingredients into the dry and mix well. Add in chocolate chips and mix again to incorporate.
  5. Scoop the mixture into the muffin or brownie pan and add sliced bananas to each top, gently pressing them down into each square.
  6. Bake for 22-24 minutes, until the squares are slightly golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes. Enjoy hot out of the oven, or store in the freezer for up to 1 month.
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Overnight Chocolate Chia Oats

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Breakfast is one of my favourite meals of the day. Just like lunch and dinner! Haha! Ok… I like to eat, what can I say.

But really, if I had to choose a favourite meal of the day, it would be breakfast. There’s just something about starting the day off right with amazing food and getting creative about it. 

From smoothies, to juices, to eggs, omelettes, leftover chicken, salmon, veggies, bars, chia pudding and oats, I mean, there are tons of amazing foods to eat for breakfast. And yes, I often times eat leftovers for breakfast and this sometimes consists of chicken, beef, salmon or turkey. 

The best is using those ingredients in an omelette with a ton of veggies, topping it with some kimchi and BAM! You’ve got one incredibly healthy meal to start your day.

And then there’s oats. It doesn’t sound so exciting, so this is where the creative side comes in. 

My boyfriend often tells me how he can eat the same meals over and over again and theres no need to make anything fancy. For me, I need to spoof up my meals a bit, and topping my oats with some fruit just ins’t gonna cut it. 

I need a little something more. 

That’s where these Overnight Chocolate Chia Oats come in. Chocolate? For breakfast? YES!

Especially if it’s raw cacao – the real, unprocessed kind that is full of minerals and antioxidants. 

This recipe is perfect for busy mornings, great for kids (cuz what kid doesn’t love chocolate!?), and it’s full of healthy fats from chia. If you’re looking for a little extra protein boost, 2 scrambled eggs on the side would compliment this meal perfectly, otherwise, you might be completely satisfied with it just as is. 

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This is definitely a recipe you want to keep in your “I’m-too-busy-in-the-morning” recipe arsenals, as you prepare it the night before and it’s ready to go the next day. #crushyourmornings #noexcuses

You might just end up eating it right outta the jar, and there’s nothing wrong with that 🙂

Let’s get to it!

Overnight Chocolate Chia Oats
Serves 2
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Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
8 hr
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
8 hr
Ingredients
  1. 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats (I used Bob's Red Mill)
  2. 1/3 cup (55 g) chia seeds
  3. 2 tablespoons unsweetened cacao powder
  4. 2 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
  5. 1 tbsp hemp seeds, for topping
  6. Mixed berries, for topping
Instructions
  1. In a large mason jar, add in oats, chia seeds and cacao powder.
  2. Add in the milk, put on the lid and shake your jar until all the ingredients are combined.
  3. Place in the fridge and leave overnight.
  4. In the morning, scoop out your portion into a bowl and top with your favourite toppings. Get creative here! I used sliced strawberries, wild blueberries and hemp seeds, but feel free to use whatever fruits you like or a combination of nuts and seeds.
Notes
  1. *If you're looking to add a little extra sweetness, feel free to add in 1-2 Tbsps of maple syrup to the mason jar before shaking.
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Coco-NO-Oat-Nut Granola

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When it comes to breakfast, Granola isn’t something that’s at the top of my list.

I’m more of an eggs girl. I even eat chicken or leftover salmon for breakfast. My body really wants protein in the morning.

However, I do love granola. The crunchiness, the sweetness, the variety and blends of different nuts and seeds and superfoods together.

But let’s face it; most grocery store granola is loaded with sugar, and many contain artificial junk!

But since I’m all about hacking recipes, granola was something I just had to hack so I could enjoy it guilt free and minus the way-too-much-sugar. 

Enter my Coco-NO-Oat-Nut granola. I wanted a granola recipe minus the oats. As much as I love oats, sometimes I want something a little less carb-heavy. That’s where this granola comes in. In replace of oats, I used coconut flakes and mixed in a variety of heart healthy nuts and seeds. 

Serve this delicious granola over your next Acai Bowl or top it on Buffalo Yogurt (my favourite!), which is rich, creamy and loaded with protein and healthy fat. 

Or simply enjoy it as is. And if you got little kiddos, they’ll love it too. You can even have them take it to school for a snack, just replace any nuts with seeds to avoid allergies. 

This recipe is straight out of my Healthy Desserts eBook and it quickly become a customer favourite! If you haven’t gotten a copy yet, my eBook is currently on sale and you’ll love all the incredible gluten free, dairy free and refined sugar free recipes!

Click here to check it out! 

In the meantime, whip this delicious granola recipe up this weekend and let me know what you think in the comments below. 

Enjoy!

Coco-NO-Oat-Nut Granola
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
40 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
40 min
Ingredients
  1. 3 cups coconut flakes, unsweetened
  2. 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
  3. ½ cup pumpkin seeds
  4. ½ cup almonds, roughly chopped
  5. 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  6. 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  7. 5-6 tablespoons butter or coconut oil, melted
  8. 3 tablespoons maple syrup or brown rice syrup
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 250F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, then spread evenly on a tray. (You could use 2 trays. I used one large one).
  3. Bake for 20-30 minutes, until golden and desired crispness is reached. Be sure to remove from the oven half way and gently stir.
Notes
  1. *I like my granola on the crispier side. I left my granola in the oven for a good 30 minutes and about 5-7 minutes before removing, turned the temperature up to 275F to help speed up the cooking time. Just be sure to keep your eye on it if you turn the heat up, as the coconut can burn rather quickly.
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