Jenn Bryant
In Breakfast, Recipes, Side Dishes, Snacks, Sweet Treats

Pumpkin Muffins

Pumpkin Muffins
Pumpkin Muffins These pumpkin muffins are so fluffy and flavorful! I know pumpkin is often thought of as a fall treat, but you can enjoy these anytime! Using just 1 large bowl will help you save time by not doing as many dishes. As a mom with school aged kids, I need all the time saving tricks I can get! Pumpkin is full of good nutrients including fiber, vitamin A, and vitamin C. I used Greek yogurt for this recipe instead of buttermilk since I have it around the house…
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Jenn Bryant
In Recipes, Sweet Treats

Oatmeal Peppermint Chocolate Cookies

peppermint cookies
Oatmeal Peppermint Chocolate Cookies A perfect Holiday Treat.  These peppermint cookies are healthier using avocado in place of butter, but you won’t be able to tell at all!  These mint cookies are the perfect flavor for the month of December. Makes 32 Peppermint Cookies Total cooking time: about 30 minutes Ingredients 1 Whole Avocado 1 cup Brown Sugar 1 Egg 1 tsp Vanilla Extract ¼ tsp Peppermint Extract ¼ tsp Salt ½ tsp Baking Powder ½ tsp Baking Soda 1 cup Oats 1 cup All-Purpose Flour 2 Tbsp Unsweetened Baking…
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Jenn Bryant
In Recipes, Sweet Treats

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are not "healthier".  They are simply my favorite cookies ever of all time!!! Real Cookies It seems like everyone is always searching for a "better for you" dessert, right?  Let's face it, we all LOVE dessert!  You might find black bean brownies, avocado cake, and low carb everything.  But how do these desserts taste?  Well, in my humble opinion...TERRIBLE!!!  When it comes to dessert, I am a purist.  Give me the real thing so I can enjoy it.  Enjoying it means slowing down a little,…
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Jenn Bryant
In Snacks, Sweet Treats

Chocolate Almond Mini Muffins

Chocolate Almond Mini Muffins These mini muffins are so full of yummy chocolate flavor, and they are gluten-free and high-protein too!  I used my new favorite protein powder from Pure Encapsulations called Pure Lean Ultra.  This one contains pea protein.  You can try using any protein powder that you like with this recipe, and let me know how it turns out! Prep and bake time are minimal for these muffins, so they are easy and fast to make.  They can make a great snack or they can be added to…
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Jenn Bryant
In Breakfast, Snacks, Sweet Treats

Chocolate Almond Banana Smoothie

My smoothie kick continues!  I love to make a smoothie for breakfast and take in on the go.  This smoothie recipe tastes like dessert and it is also high in protein!  This recipe also tastes amazing with almond milk in place of coconut milk.  See below for tips in purchasing a protein powder or shake. 1 cup Coconut Milk ½ frozen banana 1 Tbsp almond butter ½ scoop chocolate or vanilla protein powder (to equal about 10 grams of protein) 1 Tbsp cocoa powder 3 ice cubes Directions: Place all…
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Jenn Bryant
In Recipes, Snacks, Sweet Treats

Cinnamon Honey Roasted Almonds

  Update: I first posted this recipe about 4 years ago when we had just moved to Ireland!  We are back in the United States now and I still make this recipe quite often as my whole family just loves them.  I hope you enjoy them also!I have been trying to find a suitable snack for our family when we go out for our Irish outings.  Since Adam is deathly allergic to peanuts, and Joshua is allergic to most of the other nuts, almonds are the only nut our family…
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Jenn Bryant
In Recipes, Sweet Treats

ChocoCoconut Butterscotch Cookies

Chocococonut Butterschotch Cookies Chocococonut Butterschotch Cookies These easy, gluten-free cookies are full of fantastic flavors! 2 cups Almond Flour1 cup Old Fashioned Oats1 tsp Baking Soda1/2 tsp Salt1/4 cup Coconut Oil1/4 cup Maple Syrup2 large Eggs1 tsp Vanilla1/2 cup Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips1/2 cup Butterscotch Chips1/2 cup Sweetened Shredded Coconut Preheat oven to 375 F for conventional or 350 F for convection.Mix almond flour, oats, baking soda and salt together in a small bowl. Set aside.Blend on low speed coconut oil and maple syrup until mostly combine.  The coconut oilmay still…
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Jenn Bryant
In Recipes, Sweet Treats

Almond Flour Brownies

  Almond Flour Brownies These almond flour brownies are so delicious and chocolaty you won't believe they are gluten free! 3/4 cup Almond Flour, finely ground1/4 tsp Salt2 Tbsp Cocoa powder, unsweetened1/2 tsp Baking powder3/4 cup Granulated Sugar3 large Eggs1 tsp Vanilla1/2 cup Butter, melted3/4 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Preheat oven to 350 F.Mix together in a small mixing bowl: flour, salt, cocoa, and baking powder.In a separate microwaveable bowl, melt together butter and ½ cup chocolate chips.  Melt at 20 seconds on high, then stir.  Repeat until all the…
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Jenn Bryant
In Breakfast, Recipes, Sweet Treats

Vanilla Almond Granola Bars

Vanilla Almond Granola Bar
Vanilla Almond Granola Bars These granola bars are simple and easy!  Full of goodness with healthy fats, fiber, and protein, they make an excellent on the go snack!  They are also lower in added sugar than many store bought options and they are gluten free too! Prep Time: 15 minutes Chill Time: 15 minutes Ingredients 1.5 cups quick cooking oats ½ cup sliced almonds ¼ cup sesame seeds ¼ cup chia or hemp seeds 1 tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp salt 1 cup almond butter ¼ cup honey ¼ cup pure…
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