Fudgy Avocado Brownies

OMG- Who doesn't love brownies???!!! I'm a chocolate freak!! So when I stumbled across this I thought I had died and gone to heaven!! I will admit....I have to have some kind of sweet every night. It's my downfall- always has been BUT...when it's a treat like this- there is no GUILT attached!! Give these a try! Not only will you be surprised at how amazing they are but your entire family will be fooled as well!! YUM! You are welcome ;) 

Ingredients:
Nonstick cooking spray
1 medium ripe avocado, mashed
¼ cup extra-virgin coconut oil, melted
1 large egg, lightly beaten
½ cup pure maple syrup
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
¼ cup gluten-free flour
⅓ cup dark chocolate chips
Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Line an 8 x 8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil. Lightly coat with spray. Set aside.
3. Combine avocado, oil, egg, maple syrup, and extract in a medium bowl; mix well. Set aside.
4. Combine cocoa powder, salt, and flour in a medium bowl; mix well.
5. Add cocoa powder mixture to avocado mixture; mix well.
6. Add chocolate chips; mix until blended.
7. Pour batter into prepared pan; spread to make even.
8. Bake for 33 to 36 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
9. Cool for an hour before removing from pan. Cut into 16 squares
Recipe courtesy of: Team BeachBody Blog

Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins- gluten free

Choc Chip Banana Muffins -- Wonderful!!! I'm a muffin lover and so are my children- so when I come across a new recipe I am all over it! These are EASY, quick and such a healthy choice!
(adapted from wellplated.com)

These muffins are:
-gluten free
-no refined white sugar
-super duper easy to make!

INGREDIENTS:
2 super ripe bananas
2 eggs
2 TBSP raw honey
2 cups oats, plain
1/2 cup DARK choc chips (I like the mini version)
1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full fat)
1.5 tsp gluten-free baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp PURE vanilla extract (please toss that fake crap NOW)
pinch sea salt

DIRECTIONS:
1. Mix all ingredients in a blender EXCEPT choc chips, until very smooth.
2. Pour batter evenly into lined muffin tin.
3. Evenly divide the choc chips between each muffin.
4. Bake at 400 degrees, around 15 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

***NOTE
The texture will be a bit different from a regular muffin, a bit denser and chewier.

21 day fix approved chocolate shakeology cake

Who doesn't love a good sweet treat minus the guilt???!!! THIS GIRL!! This is not only 21 day fix approved BUT also packed with nutrients!! What??!!! This is the beauty of shakeology. It has so many different uses. Not only do I have it EVERYDAY as my post workout shake packed with nutrients but I also use it for so many of my sweet tooth chocolate treats! If your not on the shakeology train....you NEED to be!! YUM!

Ingredients:

• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp sweetener Stevia (optional)
• 1 scoop Chocolate Vegan Shakeology
• dash of salt
• 1 egg
• optional mix in: 1 tsp peanut butter, cocoa powder
• 2 or 3 tbsp vanilla almond milk (unsweetened)

Directions:

1. In a mug mix Shakeology, baking powder, salt, cocoa, and sweetener.
2. Next, mix in an egg and  2-3 tablespoons of water/milk.
3. Mix until dry ingredients are wet.
4. If you’d like to add peanut butter, put one dollop in the center and push it down a bit.
5. Microwave for 90 sec.
6. When it is done the edges will pull from the sides.
7. Enjoy!            Recipe courtesy of simple clean fitness