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Holiday Desserts! Eat clean, reduces sugars, enjoy!

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    Holiday Desserts!  We had such a fun time creating new recipes and adapting old recipes to better quality ingredients.  Reducing the sugar “coma” feeling is huge during the holidays.  Remember it’s an indulgence, not an everyday treat.  When you can learn to appreciate dessert or good food, you know there be more and you don’t need to be the “starving child” and scarf down what’s in front of you.  Learning how to have a healthy relationship is part of what I teach in “cooking class”.  You shouldn’t be alarmed because it’s not always “cooking”, we learn preparation methods, tips on saving time and energy.  Come to the next class-step out of your comfort zone and see how good you feel after realizing “cooking” isn’t so bad!

    Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake
    Gluten Free, Vegan, Paleo
    Happily serves 8
    ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

    Crust
    1/2 Cup soaked dates
    2 TBSP Coconut Oil
    1 Cup Ground Nut Flour
    1/8 tsp Himalayan Sea Salt

    Soak Dates 1-4 hours. Remove seeds, discard water.
    Add the nuts to the food processor and blend until they are like a rough flower then add the dates, coconut oil and sea salt.
    Pulse together until it becomes a lumpy ball and then press into the bottom of a pie dish and refrigerate.

    Filling
    4 Cups Fresh Pumpkin (or 2 Cans Pumpkin purée)
    8 oz Vegan Cream Cheese
    1/3 cup Maple syrup (can sub coconut nectar) OR 1/4 tsp maple extract & 1/4 tsp stevia or Lohan Sweetener
    2 TBSP Pumpkin pie spice

    To make the filling
    Add pumpkin and other ingredients and process until smooth.
    Blend on the highest setting until It is smooth like the cooked version of pumpkin pie.
    Transfer the filling to your pie crust and let refrigerate for a few hours.

     

    Quinoa Brittle
    Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Refined Sugar Free
    Happily Serves 10

    ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

    3/4 Cup Tricolor uncooked quinoa
    3/4 cup Pecans and/or macadamia nuts
    2 TBSP Coconut sugar
    1/2 tsp Pumpkin pie or Allspice
    2 TBSP Coconut oil
    1/4 cup Blackstrap molasses
    Dash of cinnamon
    Pinch of Himalayan Sea salt
    Stevia if you desire it sweeter

    Preheat oven to 325.
    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. (Cover all edges)

    Combine quinoa, macadamia nuts/pecans, coconut sugar, salt, and cinnamon/spices in a bowl and set aside.

    Over low to medium heat, add the coconut oil and black strap molasses (and optional Stevia). Stir until there is no visible separation. Pour over the dry ingredients, combine and coat evenly, spread on a parchment lined baking sheet with a metal spoon.

    Try to get it as even as possible or the edges will burn in the center won’t crisp up.

    Bake for 15 minutes and turn the pan around to ensure even baking and Browning. Back 5 to 10 minutes more and watch carefully so it does not burn. The edges will get crisp and caramelized, and the color will be uniformly deep golden brown in color.

    Let it cool completely before breaking it into serving pieces.
    You can store leftovers in a sealed container at room temperature for a week, or in the freezer for up to one month.

    Canadian Butter Tarts
    Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free, Dairy Free option
    Happily Serves 24
    ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

    Crust
    1 Cup Soaked Dates
    1 Cup Ground Nut Flour
    1/8 tsp Himalayan Sea Salt

    Soak Dates for 1-4 hours. Remove seeds.
    Combine Dates, Nut Flour and Sea Salt in the Food Processor and blend well. Press into mini muffin tin and refrigerate.

    Filling
    1⁄4 Cup soft butter, or vegan butter
    1⁄4 Cup packed Coconut brown sugar
    1/8 tsp Himalayan Sea Salt
    1⁄2 Cup maple syrup or 1/4 tsp maple extract and 1/4 tsp Powder Stevia
    1 egg, lightly beaten or 1 flax/chia egg replacement
    1⁄2 tsp Vanilla

    Mix all ingredients together.
    Add a bit of chopped marischino cherries in mini muffin tin on the crust and fill the tart with the filling.
    Bake at 400 degrees for about 15-20 minutes.

    Optional to top with crushed pecans.

    Egg substitute:
    1 TBSP Ground flax or Ground Chia seed added to 3 TBSP water.
    Mix and let sit/jell together about 5 minutes.

    Pumpkin Peanut Butter Fudge! ‘Tis the season for pumpkin…healthy options for that sweet tooth!

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      Pumpkin Peanut Butter Fudge 
      Vegan, Gluten Free, Grain free
      Happily serves 6

      ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

      1/3 Cup Pumpkin Puree (fresh or canned)
      1/2 Cup Crunchy Peanut butter
      2 TBSP Almond butter
      2 TBSP Blackstrap molasses 
      2 tsp Pumpkin pie spice
      1/8 tsp Himalayan Sea salt

      Heat ingredients in a pan for 5 min place in a 4×4 pan and freeze for 1-2 hours.

      Avocado Sweet Potatoe Breakfast Salad

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        Avocado Sweet Potatoe Breakfast Salad
        Vegan, Gluten Free, Refined sugar Free
        Happily serves 2

        ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

        Salad

        1 Purple or orange sweet potato, cubed
        1 Tbsp avocado oil
        Himalayan Sea salt and pepper
        4 cups mixed greens (not raw spinach or kale)
        1 ripe avocado, chopped
        2 Tbsp hemp seeds
        1-2 TBSP Fresh chopped parsley
        1 cup blueberries, Optional

        Dressing
        3 Tbsp lemon juice
        1 Tbsp Avocado oil or Hemp seed oil
        Himalayan sea salt and pepper

        Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add oil, sweet potatoes, salt, and pepper. Coat well. Arrange in a single layer to ensure even cooking and place a lid on top to steam.
        Cook for 3-4 minutes.
        Uncover and turn the potatoes. Use medium-low heat. Cook about 10 minutes until golden brown and tender.

        Prepare dressing. Add lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to a mixing bowl and shaking or whisking to combine. Set aside.

        To serve, divide greens and top with roasted sweet potatoes, blueberries, avocado, hemp seeds and parsley.
        Top with Dressing or Serve on the side.

        Cooking Class 7.7.2017

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          Cooking Class 7.7.2017

           

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          Taco Salad
          Gluten Free, Vegan
          Happily serves 3-4

          ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS
          Salad
          2-4 Zucchini
          2 Cups Kidney Beans
          2 green onions
          1 Red Bell pepper
          4 Cups Mixed Greens
          1 Jalapeño
          Handful Cilantro
          1 avocado
          1-2 TBSP lemon or lime juice
          Sea salt to taste

          Dressing
          8 oz Coconut yogurt
          1 cup Salsa

          Sprialize Zucchini.
          Soak, rinse and drain beans.
          Dice Bell pepper, Cilantro and jalapeño, and Avocado.
          Adding lemon juice for taste if needed.
          Mix salsa and yogurt together.
          Mix the veggies and Dressing and place on a bed of greens.

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          Sauerkraut Dill Coleslaw
          Vegan, Gluten Free, Soy Free
          Happily serves 12

          ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

          1 head Purple Cabbage, Sliced
          1 Cup Sauerkraut, plus juice
          1 Cup Dill Pickles, save juice
          1/2 Red onion
          1/2 Yellow onion
          1 Tbsp minced garlic
          1 tsp ginger, powdered (or Finely chopped fresh)
          2 TBSP Hemp Seed oil
          2 TBSP Balsamic Vinegar
          2 TBSP Coconut Aminos
          2 TBSP Lime juice

          Slice and quick roast/bake Cabbage for 5-7 minutes until bright purple and still crunchy.
          Dice onions and pickles. (You can use dill relish)
          Combine all ingredients. Adjusting taste to preference. I used juice from the pickles and sauerkraut for a stronger flavor. You can use any where from 2-4 TBSP of the last 4 ingredients to fine tune to your desired taste.

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          Avocado Sweet Potato Breakfast Salad
          Vegan, Gluten Free, Refined sugar Free
          Happily serves 2

          ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

          Salad
          1 Purple or orange sweet potato, cubed
          1 Tbsp avocado oil
          Himalayan Sea salt and pepper
          4 cups mixed greens (not raw spinach or kale)
          1 ripe avocado, chopped
          2 Tbsp hemp seeds
          1-2 TBSP Fresh chopped parsley
          1 cup blueberries, Optional

          Dressing
          3 Tbsp lemon juice
          1 Tbsp Avocado oil or Hemp seed oil
          Himalayan sea salt and pepper

          Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add oil, sweet potatoes, salt, and pepper. Coat well. Arrange in a single layer to ensure even cooking and place a lid on top to steam.
          Cook for 3-4 minutes.
          Uncover and turn the potatoes. Use medium-low heat. Cook about 10 minutes until golden brown and tender.

          Prepare dressing. Add lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to a mixing bowl and shaking or whisking to combine. Set aside.

          To serve, divide greens and top with roasted sweet potatoes, blueberries, avocado, hemp seeds and parsley.
          Top with Dressing or Serve on the side.

          Indian Inspired Baked Kale

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            Indian Inspired Baked Kale
            Gluten Free, Vegetarian
            Happily serves 2

            ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

            1 TBSP Tahini or Almond butter
            1 TBSP Coconut oil, melted
            Zest of 1 Orange or Lime
            2 garlic cloves, crushed
            1 tsp garma masala
            ¼ tsp Cardamom
            Optional: 1 TBSP Nutritional yeast

            Optional: 1 TBSP Coconut Aminos to thin if you aren’t baking kale and just want a salad dressing.

            Preheat oven at 275 degrees.
            Prepare baking stone with parchment paper.
            Mix all the ingredients together until smooth.
            In a large bowl, pour the dressing over the chopped kale.
            Mix the dressing into the kale thoroughly, spread evenly on baking stone.
            Make sure the leaves aren’t overlapping, this prevents sogginess.
            Bake for 15 minutes and rotate pan.
            Bake for another 15 minutes, check for crispness.
            If the chips aren’t crisp yet, rotate again and bake for 5-10 minutes more.
            Allow the chips to cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

            Kahula Chocolate Fudge

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              Kahlua Chocolate Fudge
              Vegan, GF, Refined Sugar free
              Happily serves 20

              ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

              20 oz Lily’s chocolate chips
              14 oz Can full fat coconut milk
              3 TBSP Ghee (or butter) cubed at room temperature
              2 TBSP Kahlua
              1/4 tsp cinnamon
              1/2 tsp vanilla extract
              1/4 tsp Sea salt
              1 tsp espresso powder or 1 TBSP cold brew

              Lightly grease an 8 x 8-inch baking pan.
              Line with parchment paper, allowing the excess paper to overlap on two of the sides, set aside.
              Add the chocolate and espresso powder into a large, heatproof bowl; set aside.
              Fill a saucepan with a little water (about 1/4 full) bring it to a boil.
              Reduce to barely a simmer. Place the bowl containing the chocolate and espresso powder on top of the pot.
              Cook, stirring frequently, until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is completely smooth, about 8-10 minutes.
              Add coconut milk and ghee, cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until it is completely melted. Remove from heat.
              Whisk in the Kahlua, vanilla, sea salt, and cinnamon. The mixture will be VERY thick.
              Transfer to pan and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm enough to slice.
              Remove the fudge and transfer it to a cutting board. Peel off parchment paper and slice into small pieces.
              Serve at once or store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month or freezer up to 2 months.

              Chocolate Iced Coffee Protein Shake

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                Chocolate Iced Coffee Protein Shake
                Dairy Free, Vegan, Refined Sugar Free
                Happily serves 1

                ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

                2 TBSP Raw Cacao powder
                2 TBSP Collagen Powder
                2 oz Coconut milk
                2 oz Cold brew (optional)
                2-6 oz Chai Tea or water
                Dash of cinnamon
                Stevia Powder if desired sweeter
                Ice

                You can use Chicory Herbal Roast in place of the cod brew if you don’t consume coffee or caffeine.  Great benefits of extras herbs and barley.

                Blend all ingredients in bullet/blender, transfer to shaker bottle.

                You can also quick steam this recipe for a hot “chocolate” protein drink

                Chocolate Nut Butter Cookies

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                  Chocolate Nut Butter Cookies
                  GF, Refined Sugar Free
                  Happily serves 12

                  ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

                  1 Cup Chocolate Peanut or Sunflower butter
                  3/4 Cup Coconut sugar
                  1 egg

                  Combine all ingredients. Bake on 350 for 7-8 mins.
                  If you are not using an already flavored nut butter, you can use a regular nut butter and ad 1/4 cup raw cacao

                  Zucchini Hummus

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                    Zucchini Hummus

                    GF, Vegan, Sugar free
                    Happily serves 6

                    All organic ingredients

                    3 cups Butter beans, drained and rinsed
                    2 cups yellow and/or green squash
                    1 Tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
                    2 garlic cloves, or 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
                    1/2 TBSP onion flakes
                    Himalayan sea salt to taste
                    Red pepper flakes (optional) or Cheyenne pepper

                    Cut garlic and let sit 5-10 minutes.
                    Steam sliced zucchini about 3-5 minutes.
                    Combine all ingredients in food processor and blend well.
                    1/2-3/4 cup is a perfect serving size, dip celery or cucumbers for perfect well combined meal.

                    Sugar Cookies

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                      Vegan, Gluten Free
                      Happily Serves 24

                      ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

                      COOKIES
                      1/2 Cup Vegan butter or butter
                      2/3 Cup Monk Fruit
                      1 tsp Vanilla extract
                      3 Tbsp Chickpea brine or flax egg, or 1 egg
                      3/4 tsp baking powder
                      1/4 tsp Himalayan Sea salt
                      1 2/3 Cups gluten free flour
                      2/3 Cup Almond flour
                      1/3 Cup Arrowroot
                      1 TBSP Almond or nut milk

                      FROSTING (optional)
                      1/2 Cup vegan butter
                      1 1/2 – 2 cups sifted powdered sugar
                      1/4 tsp vanilla extract
                      1-2 TBSP Almond or nut milk

                      Preheat oven to 375 and line baking sheets with parchment paper OR spray with coconut oil spray.
                      Add softened vegan butter (not melted or cold) to a mixing bowl and beat/whisk until creamy and smooth.
                      Add monk fruit and mix on medium speed until fluffy
                      Then add chickpea brine (or other egg substitute) and vanilla and mix again.
                      Add baking powder and sea salt and blend well
                      Then add gluten free flour blend, almond flour, and arrowroot and mix on low until the ingredients are combined.
                      Add almond milk and stir.

                      The dough should be thick, moldable and a little difficult to mix at this point. If too soft, continue adding a mixture of gluten free flour blend, almond flour, and arrowroot until a thick, moldable dough is formed. If too thick, thin with a bit more almond milk.

                      Transfer dough to the refrigerator and chill for 15 minutes. Once chilled, use a spoonful of about 11/2 TBSP of dough and roll into balls – the dough will still be soft. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets and press down gently with the back or your spoon to smash slightly.
                      Or you may roll out the dough on a well-floured surface until about 1/4-inch thick and use cookie cutters dipped in flour before pressing into the dough. Use a floured spatula to gently scoop onto baking sheets.

                      Let the dough rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before scooping and baking

                      Bake cookies for about 10-12 minutes or until the cookies appear fluffy.
                      Cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes.

                      To make frosting, add softened vegan butter to a mixing bowl and whisk/beat until soft.
                      Sift in powdered sugar in small amounts and mix, add the vanilla and whisk.
                      Continue adding powdered sugar until you have spreadable frosting.

                      Let the dough rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before scooping and baking.