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This recipe is the best allergy friendly brownie recipe I have tried. I love using flax seeds for added fiber and omega 3s. This recipe is great as it is but it is also a work in progress. It is rich and dense, almost cake like. For a fudge like texture, make sure not to cook too long. Next time I will make these in a mini muffin tin as they are incredibly dense and rich. Flax Brownie Muffin recipe INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 c. gluten free flour 1 1/2 c. organic coconut sugar 1 c. cocoa powder 1 1/2 t. baking powder 1 t. xanthan gum 1/2 t. sea salt 2/3 c. coconut oil, melted 4 flax eggs (4T. ground flax mixed with 10T. warm water) 2 t. vanilla extract DIRECTIONS Grease muffin tin and preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, combine the flax eggs and warm water. Allow this to sit for a few minutes. In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients. Whisk until the cocoa is incorporated completely. Pour in the wet ingredients and stir until everything is mixed...

This recipe is incredibly easy to make and tastes even better than Enjoy Life brand Coco Loco bars. Coco Loco Energy Balls Recipe INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup almond butter 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 3/4 cup shredded coconut 3/4 cup gluten free rolled oats 1/4 cup ground flaxseed 1/4 cup cocoa puffed rice cereal (we use One Degree brand) pinch of sea salt 1 t. melted coconut oil 1/8 cup chocolate chips (we use Enjoy Life brand dark chocolate morsels) 1 t. vanilla DIRECTIONS Combine almond butter and maple syrup in the food processor. Add the remaining ingredients until ingredients are mostly smooth. Use a cookie scoop to make balls. If your batch is too dry you can add a teaspoon of water or more coconut oil. You can customize these for some variety by rolling in shredded coconut or m&m's. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. ENJOY!

Pecan Pie ballsRecipe INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 c. Raw pecans 1 c. Pitted dates Pinch salt 3 T. Flax meal 1 t. Vanilla 1 T. Pure maple syrup DIRECTIONS: Combine ingredients in a food processor. Roll into balls. Enjoy!

Almond Butter Protein Balls Recipe INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup Almond Butter 1/4 cup raw honey 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1/4 cup water 2 cups gluten free oats 1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds (optional) 1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional) DIRECTIONS Mix all ingredients together in a food processor and then shape them into 1-inch balls.  Snack serving size is 2 balls. Place left overs in the freezer. These protein balls make awesome snacks to take on outings.

Blender Muffin Recipe INGREDIENTS 1 cup Almond butter 2 medium sized bananas 2 large eggs 1/2 t. baking soda 1 t. apple cider vinegar 2 T. honey dash of vanilla mini chocolate chips DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease muffin pan. Blend all of the ingredients except the chocolate chips. (Blend well). Add chocolate chips then pour batter into muffin pan. Bake 13-15 minutes. Cool and serve. Enjoy! (Makes about 8 muffins)

Broccoli Chicken Quinoa Soup Recipe INGREDIENTS 1 T. extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup carrots, chopped 1/2 cup celery, chopped 1 sweet onion, chopped salt and pepper 4 cups raw broccoli 2-3 garlic cloves 8 cups chicken broth 1-2 T. fresh parsley, chopped 1/2 t. dried thyme 2 large chicken breasts, cooked or 3 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, chopped 2 cups cooked quinoa 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese DIRECTIONS Heat oil in large soup pot over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, and onion and season with salt and pepper. Saute the mixture until tender, about 10 minutes. Add broccoli and garlic, season with more salt and pepper, then saute for 2-3 more minutes. Add the chicken broth, parsley, dried thyme, and bring to a boil. Add cooked quinoa to the pot and cook for 3-5 minutes on high; lower heat to medium, then cook for 10 minutes. Add chopped chicken to the soup; serve with Parmesan cheese.

Almond Joy Energy Bites Recipe INGREDIENTS 1 cup raw almonds 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut 10-12 medjool dates 1/2 t. vanilla 1 T. coconut oil, melted 2 T. water 1/4 cup chocolate chips DIRECTIONS 1. In a food processor, mix the almonds and coconut until they are fine. 2. Then add dates, coconut, oil, water, and chocolate chips and continue to pulse until you see a dough start to form. 3. Roll into balls and place in the fridge to firm up.  Makes about 12 balls.

This recipe is adapted from Costco's Aussie Bites. I made mine Gluten Free and Dairy Free for my children. Enjoy! Aussie Bites Recipe INGREDIENTS 1 3/4 cup gluten free rolled oats 1/4 cup coconut sugar 1/4 cup dried apricots 1/4 cup raisins 1/3 cup ground flaxseed 1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 1/4 cup cooked quinoa 1/4 t. baking soda 1/4 cup honey 1/2 cup coconut oil 1/2 t. vanilla DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 24 count mini muffin pan. 2. Pour 1 cup of gluten free rolled oats into a food processor. Process for about 1 minute until oats are pulverized. 3. Add in the remaining 3/4 cup rolled oats, sugar, apricots, raisins, flax seed, sunflower seeds, coconut, quinoa, and baking soda. Pulse until apricots and raisins are in small bits. 4. Pour in honey, coconut, and vanilla. Pulse just until combined. 5. Divide batter among the prepared muffin tin. 6. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 mi...

This recipe is fast, easy, & delicious! It does not taste healthy but tastes sinfully delectable! It is not low fat but uses only healthy fats and natural ingredients. This recipes is suitable for a raw foods, vegan, sugar-free, or gluten-free diet. Enjoy! Super Healthy Fudge Bites 1 cup Almond butter 1/2 cup Cacao Powder (or cocoa) 1/2 cup Agave nectar 1/2 cup Walnuts, chopped (optional) 1 dash of Cinnamon 1 teaspoon pure Vanilla Combine all ingredients except for walnuts. Mix well. Add chopped walnuts. Refrigerate for one hour, cut into squares. **You may use a silicone mold for the heart shape. bon appétit