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Strawberry Cheesecake Fat Bombs!

3/29/2019

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I'm currently on a fat bomb kick, and these are my first try at fat bombs!

For me, Lyme disease makes it super difficult to gain weight, and so I'm currently on the lookout for any snack recipe that is full of healthy fats!  This recipe is SUPER easy to make and only takes about 10 minutes of prep time!  It's also organic, sugar-free, keto, paleo, and gluten-free!  These babies are glorious little summer treats and taste like mini little cheesecake bites!

Delicious!  Easy!  And Beautiful! My favorite combination! 

Keto Cheesecake Fat Bombs!

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Ingredients:
6 oz. organic cream cheese
4-5 medium strawberries (fresh)
4 Tbs. salted butter
3 Tbs. powdered monkfruit sweetener
2 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions:
  1. Let the cream cheese, butter, and strawberries sit at room temperature for about an hour to soften.  (It's vital that you let your cream cheese and butter soften to room temperature before mixing together, as your mixture will be lumpy if you don't.)
  2. Puree your strawberries using a small blender.  
  3. Beat cream cheese and butter together with a hand mixer.
  4. Add strawberries, sweetener, and vanilla.  Beat on high speed until well blended.  (Mixture should be thick and creamy, not watery.)
  5. Divide the batter into your silicone mold, or pour mixture into a 9x9 inch pan lined with parchment paper.
  6. Freeze for about 3 hrs, or until fat bomb are solid. 
  7. Store in freezer and enjoy to your pleasing! 

​*Use organic ingredients when feasible
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Claire's Famous Chocolates!

6/11/2018

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Funny Story about these babies: I once had a couple of friends of mine try these chocolates that I make fairly regularly, and they told me that they were so good that if I wanted to make a man fall in love with me, all I'd have to do is feed him one of these! .... I have to admit, I tried that tactic soon after that visit with those friends, and needless to say... it didn't work! Ha! 😂😁👍

So unfortunately I can't say that these chocolate will find you true love! 😂 But I can say that they are delicious, healthy, and something that my family almost always has in our fridge to snack on.  Not only that, but they only take five ingredients and they're super quick and easy to make large batches all at once!  

There is one thing that I LOVE that was incredibly difficult for me to give up when I went on a diet to manage my Lyme disease, and that one thing is chocolate!  I wouldn't call myself a "chocoholic" anymore, but I am still a lover of chocolate and the good news is that these chocolates are paleo, vegan, and refined sugar-free friendly!  They're packed with healthy fats and they always satisfy your sweet tooth!  This particular recipe is also fun to play with.  The ones in the pictures are just plain chocolate, but you can spice these babies up with whatever whole food you may be craving.  I usually top mine with coconut and almonds, but you could also flavor these with peppermint oil, or raspberry filling made with coconut butter.  Whatever you enjoy, I encourage you to be creative and as always, bake with love! ❤😊

Claire's Famous Chocolates!

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Ingredients:
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup organic, high quality cocoa powder
1/2 cup smooth almond butter
1/2 cup raw honey or organic maple syrup (I usually prefer honey)
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions:
  • Line a 24 cup mini sized muffin tin with paper liners. 
  • Add the coconut oil, honey, almond butter, and vanilla into a small saucepan.  Heat on medium heat, stirring constantly, until it's smooth and well combined. 
  • Sift cocoa powder into mixture and stir until well combine. 
  • Stirring constantly, bring it to a boil and then remove from heat immediately.
  • Let sit for 5-10 minutes to give it a chance to cool a little.  
  • Spoon mixture into mini muffin cups. (About 1 Tablespoon per cup)
  • Top with whatever you'd like and refrigerate until solid.
*Store in refrigerator.
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Raw Mint Chocolate Pie

3/22/2018

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I know the word "raw" never really sounds that tasteful when you're talking about food, but I'm here to tell you that raw food is amazing mainly because it's chock-full of nutrients that don't get extracted from your food due to high levels of heat!  This pie is made from all whole ingredients, and it doesn't include any harmful dyes, refined sugars, or additives.  The green color comes from spirulina (which is a super food), and the chocolate pudding laying is made from scratch, doesn't come from a box, and doesn't have any ingredients with long names that are impossible to pronounce!  On top of all of that, it taste's amazing!

Raw Mint Chocolate Pie

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Crust:
  • 1/2 Cup almonds
  • 1 Cup walnuts
  • 3 large dates
  • 2 Tbs. butter, melted (organic, & grass-fed)
  • 3 Tbs. cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
Directions:
  1. Add all ingredients to food processor and blend together until crumbly & completely blended together.  Mixture should be kind of dry, but wet enough to stick together.
  2. Press crust mixture into the bottom on a 9 inch pan, lined with parchment paper.
  3. Refrigerate.
Mint Layer:
  • 8 oz. package cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 2 Tbs. raw honey
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1/4 cup organic maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp. mint extract
  • 1/2 tsp. spirulina powder
Directions:
  1. Beat cream cheese and honey in a large bowl until smooth.  Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl beat heavy whipping cream, maple syrup, and vanilla until light, fluffy, and stiff peaks form.
  3. Beat heavy whipping cream mixture into cream cheese mixture until well incorporated, light, and fluffy.
  4. Add mint extract and spirulina powder.  Beat until well incorporated, or until mixture has turned completely green.
  5. Spread mixture on crust.
  6. Refrigerate.
Chocolate Layer:
  • 1/4 Cup coconut oil (melted)
  • 1/3 Cup raw honey 
  • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 Cans full fat coconut cream
Directions:
  1. Whip all ingredients except coconut cream together in a small bowl until smooth.
  2. Open cans of refrigerated coconut milk.  Scrape cream off the top (do not add the coconut water).  Whip cream until smooth.
  3. Add the first mixture into the coconut cream and beat until well incorporated. 
  4. Spread mixture over mint layer.
  5. Refrigerate.
Whipped Cream Layer:
  • 1 Cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 Cup maple syrup (organic)
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp. spirulina powder (optional: only if you want top layer to be green as well)
Directions:
  1. ​Whip all ingredients together until mixture is light and fluffy, and forms stiff peaks.
  2. Spread on the top of the pie.
  3. Refrigerate pie for 1-2 hours or until it is fully set up.
  4. Top with chopped chocolate, or nuts, or just leave it plain! (It's great either way!)
  5. Cut, serve, and ENJOY! :D
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    Food is one of the greatest forms of science, art, medicine, and sustenance all at the same time!  It's what feeds our lives and pumps through our blood.  It's what connects us and what gives us energy to fulfill our purpose.  It is for that reason that I have a deep passion for discovering, cooking, and eating only the most nutrient dense foods.  In my kitchen, we only use organic, whole ingredients that feed the body, as well as the mind and soul.  My hope is to inspire healing through healthy  AND delicious food that feeds not only our stomachs, but also our hunger for connection and quality of life.  

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