Healthy Chocolate Caramels

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6woGZWnh8SVF1WAI4qP9mgx8UAPvAI-RKDxcmSIjsJ-9WvQZSRmL4hIvIWnevF5z6JNZY5rdGUk70atWaIZwCXCEZZb8BV9DivWk1f8PzJ8PwskI_xowK9r7a1PQUfGyOCIMUYeIuUKQl/s1600/CaramelsReshoots1021-thumb-596x350-236597.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6woGZWnh8SVF1WAI4qP9mgx8UAPvAI-RKDxcmSIjsJ-9WvQZSRmL4hIvIWnevF5z6JNZY5rdGUk70atWaIZwCXCEZZb8BV9DivWk1f8PzJ8PwskI_xowK9r7a1PQUfGyOCIMUYeIuUKQl/s1600/CaramelsReshoots1021-thumb-596x350-236597.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <br /> Ingredients:<br /> <br /> Caramel Center<br /> <br /> 12 medjool dates, pits removed<br /> ½ cup coconut oil, melted<br /> 1 ½ tablespoons tahini (both unhulled and hulled tahini work)<br /> ½ cup raw or organic honey (organic maple syrup would also work)<br /> 1 cup macadamias/almonds<br /> 1 teaspoon vanilla powder  <br /> 1/3 cup water<br /> Chocolate Coating<br /> <br /> 1/2 cup coconut oil<br /> 2 tablespoons organic maple syrup (raw or organic honey would also work)<br /> 1/2 cup raw cacao powder<br /> <br /> Instructions:<br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Process caramel centre ingredients in a food processor or high speed blender until completely combined and smooth. You may need to add a little more water to help blend the ingredients. Pour mixture into a lined square baking tin and place into the freezer to set for at least 2 hours, preferably longer. This will ensure that they are easy to cut and coat in the chocolate.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> To make the chocolate coating, melt the coconut oil in saucepan on low heat. Once melted, add the maple syrup (or honey), whisking until well combined. Then add the cacao powder, stirring well until well mixed through.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Take the caramels out of the freezer, dip each piece into the chocolate sauce and place on a wire rack on top of lined baking tray (make sure the tray fits in your freezer). Freeze until the chocolate has hardened (approximately 30 - 60 minutes). [Recipe from <a href="http://www.becomingness.com.au/" target="_blank">Becomingness</a> - thank you for the delicious recipe!]</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Ready to start your health and fitness journey? Feel free to <a href="mailto:afitnurse@gmail.com" target="_blank">email</a> me.</div>

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Healthy Chocolate Caramels

Ingredients: Caramel Center 12 medjool dates, pits removed ½ cup coconut oil, melted 1 ½ tablespoons tahini (both unhulled and hu...

Frozen Blueberry Yogurt Bites

<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgReLuy-hb1GyN0bl_YiD-jY-a1qjgzOzCoZHRjtLwIceq7RR07VGPzUq61KhWFsypB5rIEoHZX4u8JjmwyeR_c-k-EDWRhLqhBwejRYd6wWkzrxsH-aEBtUkJ133PbGwNBK99201nzYfvN/s1600/Frozen+Blueberry.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgReLuy-hb1GyN0bl_YiD-jY-a1qjgzOzCoZHRjtLwIceq7RR07VGPzUq61KhWFsypB5rIEoHZX4u8JjmwyeR_c-k-EDWRhLqhBwejRYd6wWkzrxsH-aEBtUkJ133PbGwNBK99201nzYfvN/s1600/Frozen+Blueberry.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These are better than ice cream! ;)</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ingredients:</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 pint container blueberries (about 125 blueberries)</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 cup vanilla, nonfat Greek yogurt</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 tablespoon stevia (or your favorite sugar substitute)</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Instructions:</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Line a baking sheet with parchment paper mat, and set aside.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the yogurt and sweetener.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Working in 2 batches, gently fold in the blueberries to coat in the yogurt. Scoop them up with a fork and tap the excess yogurt off.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Place the blueberries on the baking sheet, being careful not to have them touch.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Freeze the baking sheet until the blueberries are completely frozen, about 1 hour.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">I</span><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">f you are looking to live a healthier life with nutritional whole foods, regular exercise, and want to approach life with a positive outlook, </span><a href="mailto:afitnurse@gmail.com" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #4a9cb8; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility; transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out 0s;" target="_blank">contact me</a><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">! I’d love to help support you on your journey and connect with you on improving your life and reaching your health and wellness goal!</span></span>

Alyssa Schomaker, clean eating, clean eating recipes, clean eating snacks, dessert recipes, fitness, health, health and fitness coaching, Recipes

Frozen Blueberry Yogurt Bites

These are better than ice cream! ;) Ingredients: 1 pint container blueberries (about 125 blueberries) 1 cup vanilla, nonfat Greek...