RAW Apple "Oatmeal", Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan, Paleo

Yummy raw apple "Oatmeal"

This recipe takes a few minutes to make and is packed full of flavor and is super healthy.   I've been making this for so long and it is definitely one of the easiest meals to make and is perfect for breakfast or snack!  

Recipe:  Raw Apple "Oatmeal"

Recipe by:  Gluten Free Jersey Girl

Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Raw, Vegan, Paleo, Eat To Live Diet

1 1/2 apples

1 tablespoon Fresh Orange Juice

1 tablespoon Lemon Juice

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 

1 teaspoon chia seeds

splash of vanilla and favorite nut milk

2 to 3 walnuts or your favorite nut

1 teaspoon pumpkin seeds

Blend together until apples are shredded.

Top with your favorite toppings.
I topped mine with bananas and a drizzle of almond butter...

Enjoy ...

Here's a video showing how to make this yummy raw breakfast cereal ...

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Apple Nut Butter Sandwiches

Yummy apple and your favorite nut butter made into a delicious and healthy snack. Kids will love making these! Some fun ideas are mini chocolate chips with peanut butter. 

I used Nutzo Seed Butter and Coconut Butter ... tastes amazing!! 

Apple Nut Butter Sandwiches

Recipe by:  Gluten Free Jersey Girl

Gluten Free, Vegan, Dairy Free

Ingredients:

Apples

Nut Butter

Pumpkin Pie Spice or Cinnamon

Additional ideas:  granola, mini chocolate chips, coconut, nuts and seeds

Instructions:

Slice apples and spread your nut butter on each slice.
Place 1 slice on top and push down to help them stick together.
  Sprinkle pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon on top.

That's it, it's that simple.  Here's a video of us making our apple sandwiches.

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Gluten Free, Vegan White Bean Peanut Butter Blondies

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip White Bean Blondies
Recipe by:  GlutenFreeJerseyGirl
Gluten Free, Vegan, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Eat To Live, Nutritarian

These vegan, gluten free blondies are super moist and filled with only nutritious ingredients.  I eat these for breakfast or as a special treat!  Because of the white beans, they are packed with protein which makes this a perfect breakfast food or snack after a workout.   If I didn't tell you, you would not even know there were beans in this recipe.  My blondies are healthy and be warned, very addictive!   I love to create recipes without eggs and flour and wanted to try something different.  I am so happy with how these came out.  Give them a try.  I hope you like them!

Ingredients: 

1 can white beans

1 cup pitted dates

1/4 cup apple sauce

1/2 cup peanut butter

2 teaspoons vanilla

1 tablespoon chia seeds

 1 tablespoon coconut nectar (or honey)

1 tablespoon cinnamon

1/4 scraped vanilla bean (optional)

dash of sea salt

1/4 cup allergen free dark chocolate chips (I used Enjoy Life)

Directions:

Blend all ingredients except chocolate chips together.
Spread evenly into an 8x8 greased glass dish
Spread chocolate chips over the top and press down into the batter.

Bake at 300 degrees for approx. 45-60 minutes. (Oven times may vary)

Note:  Be sure to cool completely before cutting.

Enjoy ...

I like to have mine with a scoop of frozen banana ice cream and topped with caramel date syrup!

Here's a video of us making the blondies.

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Green monster smoothie

 

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This smoothie is one of my favorite combinations!  It's super sweet and is packed full of nutrients.  You can customize it any way you like by adding chia seeds, hemp seeds, almond milk, etc.  I love the taste of combining the grapes with the pineapple.  This is definitely a great smoothie to try if you are new to smoothies because the sweetness of the fruit hides the green taste of the kale.   You can also substitute kale with spinach too!  Combine with a handful of pumpkin seeds or 1 of my favorite new Goji lemon muffins  or goji lemon truffles or a spoon of your favorite protein powder.  My favorite is sun-warrior raw vanilla flavored protein powder. 

 

Kale is packed full of nutrients including carotenoids and flavonoids which are 2 powerful antioxidants that protect our cells from free radicals.  It's low in calories, has no fat and rich in vitamin K, iron and fiber. Pineapple and grapes are also packed full of vitamin C and minerals and the combination of all 3 will keep you energized all morning!  Adding a little protein slows down the absorption of sugar and helps to provide a steady energy all morning long.

NOTE: 
My dad reminded me to make sure your grapes are seeded!  There are a lot of nutrients in the seeds of grapes - and while I don't like to eat the seeds - I can easily blend them up and get the benefits that way!   I think my dad knows what he is talking about!  He's in his 80's and you would never know it!! 
 

This recipe is gluten free, vegan, dairy free, nut free, paleo friendly and

Dr. Furhman's Eat To Live friendly.

 

Enjoy ...