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Day 8 of 12 Days of Cookies
On the eighth day of Cookies, my Trainer gave to me… Peanut Butter Cookies Peanut Butter Cookies Kristin McConnellHi!! I’m Kristin McConnell, I am so glad you are here! I am a wife to my amazing husband and a Mom of two fabulous kids. I love gardening, raising chickens, bee keeping and baking sourdough bread! livesimplywithkristin.com
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Day 7 of 12 Days of Cookies
On the seventh day of Cookies, my Trainer gave to me… Paleo Fudge Cappuccino Crinkles Paleo Fudge Cappuccino Crinkles Paleo Fudge Cappuccino Crinkles MAKES: 32 SERVINGS PREP: 15 MINS BAKE: 10 MINS 350°F Ingredients 1/3 cup Grass-fed butter, softened 1 cup packed Coconut brown sugar 2/3 cup Cacao powder 1 tablespoon Instant coffee granules (preferably Organic) 1 teaspoon Baking soda 1 teaspoon Cinnamon 2 Egg 2/3 cup Vanilla Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons Flax Seed, ground 1 cups Almond flour 1/2 cups Coconut Flour 1/4 cup Coconut sugar or stevia Directions Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Beat butter in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add the coconut brown sugar, Cacao powder, coffee granules, baking…
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Day 6 of 12 Days of Cookies
DREAMY SNICKERDOODLES On the sixth day of Cookies, my Trainer gave to me… DREAMY SNICKERDOODLES DREAMY SNICKERDOODLESyield: 12 prep time: 10 cook time: 10 total time: 20 COOKIES:1 cup almond flour (I use Bob’s, Red Mill)1 cup oat flour*1 teaspoon cream of tartar1 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/3 cup unrefined coconut oil**1/4 cup coconut sugar or Stevia1 tablespoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons almond milk TOPPING:3 tablespoons organic coconut sugar or Stevia1 teaspoon cinnamon DIRECTIONS:For the topping: In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon and the sugar. Stir to mix then set aside.For the cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F then lines a baking sheet with parchment…
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Day 5 of 12 Days of Cookies
Paleo Peppermint Patties On the fifth day of Cookies, my Trainer gave to me… Paleo Peppermint Patties Paleo, Gluten-Free, Soy Free, Milk Free, Egg Free Ingredients1 ½ cups almond flour¾ cup arrowroot powder½ cup honey6-8 drops peppermint essential oils (depending on how strong you like your peppermint!)10 oz. chocolate chips or chunks1 teaspoon ghee Instructions1. )Combine the almond flour, arrowroot, honey and peppermint in a bowl and stir to combine completely.2.)Scoop into 1 tablespoon sized balls then press them into patties and place them on a silicone pat lined a baking sheet (or wax paper) and freeze for at least 30 minutes3.) Melt chocolate in the microwave in 30-second increments,…
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Day 4 of 12 Days of Cookies
GINGERBREAD COOKIES On the fourth day of Cookies, my Trainer gave to me… These are the best gluten-free gingerbread cookies you will find! These gluten-free gingerbread cookies are soft, moist, and shapeable, can be easily prepped ahead of time, and are sweet and delicious, just like gingerbread cookies should be! Say goodbye to crumbly, tasteless, cardboard gluten-free cookies just in time for Christmas! GINGERBREAD COOKIESMakes 12 – 30, depending on the size of the cutterINGREDIENTS2 1/2 cups almond meal1/4 cup coconut flour1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 tablespoon ground ginger2 pinches ground cloves1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking powder2 tablespoons grass-fed butter, melted1/2 cup honey1 teaspoon vanilla powder1 egg Instructions* Place almond meal,…
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Day 3 of 12 Days of Cookies
JAM THUMBPRINT COOKIES On the second day of Cookies, my Trainer gave to me… An easy, no-mixer-required recipe for healthy thumbprint cookies! Sweet, buttery, absolutely irresistible… And only 46 calories! Jam Thumbprint Cookies (Paleo, GF, Vegan) Prep Time 15 minutesCook Time 10 minutes Total Time 25 minutes Servings 15 cookies Ingredients1¼ cup blanched almond flour¼ cup coconut oil melted3 tablespoons maple syrup¼ cup fruit jam or preserves (Bonus if you have a homemade jam!) Instructions* In a medium bowl, mix together all ingredients except for the jam and shape into a ball. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes (or up to 24 hours).* Preheat oven to 375ºF…
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Day 2 of 12 Days of Cookies
PEPPERMINT MARSHMALLOW CREAM CHOCOLATE BARS On the second day of Cookies, my Trainer gave to me… PEPPERMINT MARSHMALLOW CREAM CHOCOLATE BARS gluten free, grain free, dairy free,soy free, nut free Prep time – 1 + 1/2 hours + overnight chillingYield – about 12 barsNo bake! Ingredients8 oz. Bittersweet Chocolate1 Tablespoon Coconut oil1 Tablespoon beef gelatin1/4 cup water1/4 cup + 1 teaspoon raw honey1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract or 2-4 drops Peppermint essential oils 1 pinch sea salt4 candy canes, smashed Instructions: • Fill a medium saucepan about halfway with water. Place pan on the stove over high heat until the water almost boils, then turn the heat to low. Place a medium sized glass…
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Day 1 of 12 Days of Cookies
I am so excited to start this blog series this month 12 Days of Cookies! These recipes are delicious and healthier versions. I have something for everyone, Paleo, Whole30, Gluten-Free, Vegan… Day 1 of 12 Days of Cookies! On the first Day of Cookies, my trainer gave to me… These energy peanut butter protein balls are my take on the tradition Peanut Butter Blossom Cookie. I don’t just make these protein balls just around Christmas time, I make them for parties or for a quick grab and go snack. I have made these for my bunko group, Christmas party, school parties and they are a big hit. Energizing Peanut Butter Protein Balls Paleo, Gluten-Free,…
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Paleo Fudge Cappuccino Crinkles
Paleo Fudge Cappuccino Crinkles Starting this month I am now part of a Nutrition Blog Community called The Recipe Redux. Its a community of Registered Dietitians, Nutritionist, and those with a Nutrition Certification (that’s me!) =) Each month they send out a challenge and today is my first post contributing to this community. I am so excited! Back in November, I decided to put in my application to join and I was approved! Yay! This is going to be so much fun and I am so looking forward to this new adventure and joining a community of like-minded women. This will also be a great way to share even more recipes with you! Decembers Recipe Redux…
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PEPPERMINT MARSHMALLOW CREAM CHOCOLATE BARS
On the second day of Cookies, my Trainer gave to me… PEPPERMINT MARSHMALLOW CREAM CHOCOLATE BARS gluten free, grain free, dairy free,soy free, nut free Prep time – 1 + 1/2 hours + overnight chillingYield – about 12 barsNo bake! Ingredients8 oz. Bittersweet Chocolate1 Tablespoon Coconut oil1 Tablespoon beef gelatin1/4 cup water1/4 cup + 1 teaspoon raw honey1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract or 2-4 drops Peppermint essential oils 1 pinch sea salt4 candy canes, smashed Instructions: • Fill a medium saucepan about halfway with water. Place pan on the stove over high heat until the water almost boils, then turn the heat to low. Place a medium sized glass or metal bowl over the…
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COLLAGEN HOLIDAY LOAF RECIPE
COLLAGEN HOLIDAY LOAF RECIPE This classic loaf recipe is taken to new heights with this healthy, collagen-infused version. It’s sure to keep you warm all winter long! If you haven’t tried Vital Proteins’ new delicious Collagen Creamers, you need to. These diverse creamers can be incorporated into any recipe your heart desires, so naturally, a holiday loaf needed to be created. Gingerbread cookies and loaves are a time-honored tradition for many cultures, including here in America, where the soft-baked loaves are more popular than the stiff variety used to make gingerbread houses. Ginger root was considered by many ancient civilizations as a valuable commodity, as it helped disguise the flavor…
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Day 1 of 12 Days of Cookies
I am so excited to start this blog series this month 12 Days of Cookies! These recipes are delicious and healthier versions. I have something for everyone, Paleo, Whole30, Gluten-Free, Vegan… Day 1 of 12 Days of Cookies! On the first Day of Cookies, my trainer gave to me… These energy peanut butter protein balls are my take on the tradition Peanut Butter Blossom Cookie. I don’t just make these protein balls just around Christmas time, I make them for parties or for a quick grab and go snack. I have made these for my bunko group, Christmas party, school parties and they are a big hit. Energizing Peanut Butter Protein Balls Paleo, Gluten-Free,…
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Gratitude
Gratitude I love this time of year!! I truly am so very Thankful for you!! “Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.”― Marcel Proust Thanksgiving is a special tradition filled with family, friends, lots of food and alcohol. You can enjoy your Thanksgiving while accomplishing your weight loss and health goals, all while enjoy your favorite holiday foods. No need to worry. There is a way to enjoy your Thanksgiving and still keep your nutrition and fitness goals. Did you know that the average person will consume approximately 2500-3000 additional calories during the Thanksgiving eat-a-thon? I’ve put…
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Egg Salad
EGG SALAD I have to say I love egg salad. I’ve been on a mission to find a way to make a healthy version. I made this recipe a couple days ago and its so good! And to be honest, there really isn’t anything super special about this recipe. It’s just egg salad, but that’s what makes it perfect? To increase the protein in this recipe I added full-fat Greek yogurt to the egg salad. I like to get, at the very least, 25 g of protein at every meal. So adding in a little extra never hurt anyone. This egg salad will keep you full when you eat with…
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Spicy Egg Muffins
These egg muffins can be baked in advance and stored in the fridge or freezer for a quick, easy, and delicious breakfast anytime.
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Fat Loss Friendly Tuna Salad
Kristin McConnellHi!! I’m Kristin McConnell, I am so glad you are here! I am a wife to my amazing husband and a Mom of two fabulous kids. I love gardening, raising chickens, bee keeping and baking sourdough bread! livesimplywithkristin.com
