Skinny Banana Oat Flaxseed Cookies

These Skinny Banana Oat Flaxseed Cookies are a guilt-free treat packed with wholesome ingredients like ripe bananas, oats, and flaxseed. They're easy to make and perfect for a quick and healthy snack.

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup optional
• 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips optional

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, rolled oats, ground flaxseed, cinnamon, and vanilla extract

If desired, add honey or maple syrup for sweetness and dark chocolate chips for extra flavor

Mix all the ingredients until well combined into a sticky dough

Scoop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping them into cookie rounds and flattening slightly

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges

Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely

Once cooled, enjoy these delicious and skinny banana oat flaxseed cookies!

Avocado Kale Berry Smoothie Bowl

This Avocado Kale Berry Smoothie Bowl is a tasty and healthy plant-based breakfast option that doesn't contain any dairy. The berries and kale give it a lot of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, and the avocado makes it creamy. It's a great way to start the day.

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
• 2 cups kale leaves, stems removed
• 1 cup mixed berries strawberries, blueberries, raspberries
• 1 banana, peeled
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup optional
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk
• 1/2 cup ice cubes

Instructions:

Add the ripe avocado, kale leaves, mixed berries, banana, chia seeds, and optional honey/maple syrup to a blender

Pour in the unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk

Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy

If it's too thick, you can add more milk to reach your desired consistency

Add the ice cubes and blend again until the smoothie is chilled and well combined

Pour the smoothie into a bowl

Top with your favorite toppings such as sliced strawberries, sliced bananas, granola, chia seeds, and additional mixed berries

Serve immediately, and enjoy your dairy-free and plant-based Avocado Kale Berry Smoothie Bowl!

Jamie's Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes

These Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes are a delightful combination of rich chocolate flavor and refreshing peppermint. Perfect for holiday celebrations or any time you crave a sweet treat with a festive twist!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies

Instructions:

Warm your oven up to 350 ?F 175?C and put paper liners in a cupcake tin

Mix the cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl with a whisk

When the butter is soft, put it in a separate large bowl and mix it with the sugar until it is light and fluffy

Adding the eggs one at a time and mixing them in is the next step

Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing them in with the buttermilk every so often

Start with the dry ingredients and end with the buttermilk

Don't mix any further than that

The semisweet chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies should be carefully mixed in

Fill each cupcake liner about two thirds of the way to the top with batter

After the oven is hot, bake the cupcakes for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick stuck in the middle comes out clean

Take the cupcakes out of the oven and let them cool for a few minutes in the pan

Then, move them to a wire rack to cool completely

Once the cupcakes are cool, you can frost them with your favorite chocolate or peppermint frosting

If you want, you can add more crushed peppermint candies on top

Have fun with your tasty Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes!

Healthy Pumpkin Protein Pancakes with Pumpkin Yogurt Topping

These keto-friendly pumpkin protein pancakes are a delicious and nutritious way to start your day. Made with almond flour and protein powder, they're packed with protein and fiber to keep you feeling full and satisfied. The pumpkin yogurt topping adds a creamy and flavorful touch that pairs perfectly with the warm spices of the pancakes.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 packet stevia or preferred sweetener optional

Instructions:

In a bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, almond flour, protein powder, pumpkin pie spice, and baking powder

Add the egg and almond milk to the mixture and stir until well combined

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with oil or cooking spray

Pour 1/4 cup of the pancake batter onto the skillet and cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown

Repeat with the remaining batter

In a separate bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and sweetener if using to make the topping

Serve the pancakes with the pumpkin yogurt topping drizzled over the top

Enjoy!

Golden Milk Ice Cream Vegan

With warm notes of turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom, this vegan Golden Milk Ice Cream is a smooth and tasty treat. It doesn't have any dairy and is full of fragrant spices.

Ingredients:

• 2 cans full-fat coconut milk
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

In a blender, combine coconut milk, maple syrup, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, black pepper, and salt

Blend until smooth

Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency

Transfer the churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm

Before serving, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly

Enjoy!

Spicy Salmon Sushirito

Salmon with Spices Fresh salmon, creamy avocado, crunchy cucumber, and a spicy mayo sauce are wrapped in sushi rice and nori to make a sushirito, which is a mix of sushi and burrito. This is a tasty and filling meal that's great for sushi fans who are in a hurry!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups sushi rice, cooked
• 4 nori seaweed sheets
• 1/2 lb fresh salmon, thinly sliced
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp Sriracha sauce
• 1 cucumber, julienned
• Soy sauce, for dipping

Instructions:

Lay a nori sheet on a sushi mat

Spread a thin layer of sushi rice evenly over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top edge

Arrange the sliced salmon, avocado, and cucumber in the center of the rice

Mix mayonnaise and Sriracha sauce, then drizzle over the fillings

Roll the nori tightly using the sushi mat, sealing the edge with a little water

Repeat with remaining nori sheets and fillings

Slice each roll into bite-sized pieces

Serve with soy sauce for dipping

Nutty Christmas Fudge

Get nutty this Christmas with this delightful and easy-to-make nutty chocolate fudge. It's a perfect treat for holiday gatherings and gifting to loved ones.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 can 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped mixed nuts e
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Instructions:

Line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter

Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the mixture is smooth and fully combined

Stir in the vanilla extract and chopped nuts

Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan and spread it evenly

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until the fudge is set

Once set, lift the fudge out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang

Cut into squares and serve

Enjoy your Nutty Christmas Fudge!