Paleo Chocolate Almond Brownies

 Is there a such thing as a yummy brownie that you can eat without feeling guilty, a brownie that you can eat three of and still be considered a healthy snack? Yes, there is a brownie that you can indulge in and still lose wait or stay on track with your healthy diet. This is the recipe! These brownies are Paleo and gluten free.

Paleo Chocolate Almond Brownies

1 c Almond flour

2 tbs Almond butter

1 tbs instant coffee
3 tbs cocoa powder

1/4 c almond milk

4 egg whites

3 packets stevia or 2 tbs honey

1 tsp baking soda

2 tsp cinnamon

1 melted dark chocolate bar ( I use 88% or darker)

1 tbs coconut oil

Directions

Preheat the oven for 350 degrees. Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl. Melt the almond butter and the chocolate separately then add to the dry mixture. Whisk the four egg whites and add to the mixture, along with the almond milk and coconut oil.

Once everything is mixed, it should look like this!

 Next pour mixture in a 9 X 9 baking dish, if you don't have a dish fold, tin foil like I did below. Make sure to spray the dish or the foil with non- stick spray.

Place the the pan or foil in the oven and bake for 20 mins! These are so good! I recommend storing them in the refrigerator and serving with blueberries. 

{Makes about 12-15 brownies}

Lets Get Physical, Physical..

Make fitness fun! 

Many of us, ok basically all of us are extremely busy these days. How many of you commonly use the excuse, "I don't have time to workout". Well you may actually feel that way but I promise you that is not true, far from it. There are some very good websites that offer great workouts that are under 15 mins. They are short, intense and allow you to burn a lot of calories in a short amount of time! Two of my favorite websites are Popsugar and The Daily Hiit or commonly refereed to as Body Rock TV, both of these websites let you workout daily for free! These websites offer yoga, Pilates, weight training and very intense circuit training workouts. Next time you don't think you have enough time to stay fit, think again and click on over to one of these websites and workout for 12 minutes! Make fitness fun, get that body you desire. Don't forget to try the workout I posted above, it will work your butt off, literally. Happy training! 

Ginger Lemon Tea

This tea is delicious! It is super healthy and can help aide in weight loss or just drink it because it taste amazing! Don't be thrown off by adding the cayenne pepper, it gives the drink an extra kick along with waking up your metabolism. Make your drink cute by putting it in a mason jar, next to a wooden block with an owl on it.

Ginger Lemon Tea

2 c water

1 sliced lemon

fresh sliced ginger root

1/2 tbs cayenne pepper

1/2 tbs cinnamon

1 tbs honey, maple syrup or stevia

1 sliced lime (optional)

1 or 2 green tea bags

fresh mint leaves

*Place all ingredients in a pan and let simmer until its near boiling point, let sit for 5 minutes and enjoy! Try adding ice for a yummy iced tea!

Breakfast on the go!!

We all have those busy mornings that make it ok to run out the door and skip breakfast, right? WRONG! Never, ever, ever, ever skip breakfast! Anytime you have heard that breakfast is the most important part of the day, believe what you are hearing! Breakfast gives you the energy boost you need to get through your day and helps curve cravings and un needed snacking. One of my favorite breakfast  meals for when I'm on the go is overnight oatmeal.

Overnight Oatmeal

*There are really know limits on what you can add to your oatmeal, feel free to add any thing you like! Here is what I use.

1/2 c oats
1/2 c blueberries or raspberries
1 tbs natural Pb or Better n Butter
1/2 c almond milk or coconut milk
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tbs cocoa powder
2 drops stevia
1 tbs plain yogurt (Chobani)

* Mix all ingredients and place in a jar or tubber ware container over night, When you wake up ( after you do the morning work out routine below ;D ) Take the oatmeal out of the refrigerator and enjoy! It is that easy!

Other ingredient ideas to add :

Chocolate chips
strawberries
bananas
apples
almond butter
coconut
honey
pumpkin
peaches
crushed oreos
brown sugar
maple syrup

*Mix anything! Try to keep it healthy of course!

Tropical Avocado Smoothie

I just made this for the first time today!! The mixture taste rather tropical, reminds me of a healthy drink I ordered in Costa Rica!! It is smooth, creamy, and delicious! 

Tropical Avocado Smoothie

Ingredients

1 ripe avocado

2 ripe frozen bananas

1 can light coconut milk

1/2 c blueberries

1/2 c black berries

2 tbs natural PB

1 scoop vanilla whey

*MIx together in blender until smooth and creamy!! 

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Chocolate Avocado Banana Ice Cream!

Yup, no need to clean off your glasses for that one, you read it right! Chocolate avocado banana ice-cream! Please do not be thrown off by putting avocados in such a decadent treat! I promise this is delicious, healthy and sweet with out the extra calories from regular dairy ice cream! SImply enjoy this for a healthy snack anytime of day (be prepared to share it with your friends!).

Chocolate Avocado Banana Ice Cream

Ingredients

2 frozen, ripe bananas

1 ripe avocado 

1 tbs honey or agave

1 tbs unsweetnd cocoa powder 

1 scoop chocolate whey (optional)

1 tbs natural PB 

1/2 c almond milk

3 drops stevia (optional)

3-4 ice cubes

* Blend all ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth and creamy!!! ENJOY! 

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10 Tips to Flatten that Belly!

Knowing what foods to consume to stay fit and healthy can be tough. When trying to eat the right foods to burn belly fat, well..that can even be harder. Through trial and error and a ton of research I have came up with 10 helpful ways to burn belly fat! 

Start your day off with 10-15 minute jog, or exercise routine before eating breakfast - this will make such a HUGE difference if you can commit to it at least 5 days a week. It's only ten minutes!

1.  Keep your calorie count up, eat 4-6 small meals a day, never go below 1200 calories if your a women or 1800 if your a man.
2. Try to drink less soda, even diet soda is bad! Stay away from labels that read Sucralose, Aspartame and don't use Splenda. FAKE SUGAR IS BAD.
3. Eat more protein. Lean protein aides with muscle recovery and develops lean muscles that create the tone look your after.
4. Consume healthy fats! Such as olive oil, avocados,  and nuts! Fats help you lose fat. Your body needs them!
5. Green tea! Drink this stuff! It's full of antioxidants and 3 glasses a day can help you burn an extra 80 calories! 
6. Eat grapefruits. Grapefruits can help curve hunger cravings and help your metabolism. 
7. Eat healthy carbs. Eat carbs such as oats, fruit, veggies, quinoa, brown rice, whole wheat pasta and whole wheat bread. These provide you with lasting energy to get you through your day. Eat carbs earlier the in the day and less later in the day.
8. Take Vitamins. Vitamins such as multivitamins, vitamin C and Fish oil can help your body flush toxins, get omega 3 fatty acids and aide in body recovery.
9. Exercise! We all should be exercising at least 2-3 days a week. Try exercises that are fun to you! If you like to dance, hike, bike or skate incorporate these into fun work outs!
10. The power of WHEY! Whey protein is a protein supplement that aids in muscle recovery and helps you loose weight. Try a protein shale in the morning, for a snack and post workout.

10 ways to help you flatten that belly! Regardless if your trying to lose weight or just maintain a healthy lifestyle, try these tips! They worked for me! Always remember a healthier you, is a better you!

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Strawberry Protein Crepe PANCAKES

These pancakes look more like a crepe but taste more like a pancake. They are filled with a yummy yogurt filling that can easily make this breakfast meal feel like your eating dessert! Treat yourself and try this morning delight!

Strawberry Protein Crepe Pancakes

1 scoop vanilla whey powder

2 egg whites

1/4 c n/f greek yogurt

1/2 c oats

1/4 c strawberries

1 packet of stevia 

1 tsp cinnamon

1/8 c almond milk or water

Yogurt filling

1/2 c yogurt

1/3 c natural strawberry jam 

1 tsp honey

Blend Pancake ingredients in a blender and spoon out onto a sprayed skillet on medium heat. Heat each side until golden brown and flip once edges bubble. Once pancakes are finished, mix filling ingredients and place in the middle of the pancakes and roll up, secure with a tooth pick or place folded side downward. ENJOY!!

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Pumpkin Zucchini Cookies

This recipe is going to look bizarre but trust me it is delicious! It is more of a fall recipe but I love pumpkin year round and its very good for you and high in fiber, plus I'm kind of obsessed with zucchini!

Pumpkin Zucchini Cookies
1 can organic pumpkin
1 c natural penut butter
1 c shredded zucchini
1/2 c almond flour
2 egg whites
1 scoop vanilla whey protein
1/2 c walnuts
1/2 c raisins ( optional)
1 tsp vanilla
1 tbs cinnamon
1/2 c oats
* feel free to add chocolate chips as well!


Directions
Preheat the oven for 350 degrees. Mix all the wet ingredients together then slowly fold in the walnuts flour, protein powder and raisins. Once blended scoop dough into round balls onto a sprayed cooking pan.
Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until brown. Sometimes I freeze the extras until I want to eat them again. There so easy and delicious!!
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