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A Chocolate Monkey

A Chocolate Monkey

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This makes a thick, creamy chocolate smoothie that tastes like a milk shake. I add flax seed meal for a nutritional boost. We think this is plenty sweet, but you may add a little Stevia if you think you need it. But how healthy are these ingredients? Almond milk is low in calories but high in vitamins and calcium. [Source: Nutritional Benefits of Almond Milk http://www.livestrong.com Cocoa powder contains flavonoids linked to decreased blood pressure, improved blood vessel health, and…

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One Bowl Apple Cake

One Bowl Apple Cake

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One Bowl Apple Cake – This cake is so moist and rich and just perfect for this time of year. (and easy to make!) *To Save this recipe, simply Share it to your timeline so you can make it later* Ingredients: 2 eggs 1 3/4 cups sugar 2 heaping teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 cup oil 6 medium Gala or Fuji or Honey Crisp apples 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking soda Directions: Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix…

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Chocolate Pie Pecan Bars

Chocolate Pie Pecan Bars

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Ingredients • 3 cups pecan halves • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour • 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar • 3/4 cup cold butter, cubed • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa • 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips • 3 large eggs • 3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar • 3/4 cup light corn syrup • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted • 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut Instructions Preheat oven to 350°. Arrange pecans in a single layer of a shallow baking…

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Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Cream Cheese Pound Cake

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Cream Cheese Pound Cake 1 1/2 cups butter, softened 1 8 oz package Cream cheese, softened 3 cups sugar 6 large eggs 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/8 tsp salt Beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer 2 minutes or until creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating 5 to 7 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating just until yellow disappears. Add vanilla mixing well. Combine flour and salt, gradually add…

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Chocolate Avocado Pudding

Chocolate Avocado Pudding

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Chocolate Avocado Pudding Ingredients: 1 ripe avocado 1/2 frozen banana (peeled and sliced before freezing) I keep them in a Ziploc bag in the freezer. 2/3 teaspoons cocoa powder 1 teaspoon stevia powder 1/3-1/2 cup coconut milk. (The less milk, the thicker the pudding). Place avocado, banana, cocoa powder, stevia powder, and milk into blender and mix. Now you have a yummy delicious chocolate avocado pudding. Tip: You can add protein powder or other powdered and liquid supplements to the…

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Quinoa Pumpkin Seed Granola

Quinoa Pumpkin Seed Granola

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Turn oven to 350 degrees Ingredients: 3/4 cup rinsed quinoa (do not cook in water for this recipe) 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds 1/2 cup almonds or sunflower seeds 2/3 cup cranberries 1/4 cup honey 2 heaping tablespoons of coconut oil Directions: Put rinsed quinoa, pumpkin seeds, almonds or sunflower seeds, and cranberries in food processor. Then add the honey and coconut oil. Turn on food processor until seeds and cranberries are chopped up. Place ingredients in a glass baking dish…

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Kitty Litter Cake

Kitty Litter Cake

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While we sat on the primary polls recently, one of the male workers shared a rather unique recipe with me. Now I’ll share it with you. Kitty Litter Cake 1 White cake mix 1 German chocolate or spice cake mix Make the cakes and cool. Crumble up together. Make 2 boxes of vanilla instant pudding in frig. (6 oz.) (big box) 1 16 oz. pkg. sandwich cookies in blender. Reserve ½ cup and color with green food color in mixer….

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Brownie Refrigerator Cake

Brownie Refrigerator Cake

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For this recipe you’ll need a 9 x 13 pan. Mix together a box of brownie mix according to the directions and add an egg. Bake the brownies and set aside to cool. Mix: 8 ounces of cream cheese, softened 1 cup powdered sugar 1-8 ounce container of whipped topping Put that mix on the top of the cooled brownies. Now blend a 3 ounce package of instant chocolate pudding and a 3 ounce package instant vanilla pudding and 3…

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Chicken Rollups

Chicken Rollups

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Chicken-Rollups Mix together: 1 cup cooked, cubed chicken breast 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 bunch of onions chopped with tops 2 Tbsp. butter, softened 1 cup chopped fresh spinach 2 teaspoons dried oregano 2 teaspoons dried basil In a separate bowl combine: 1 cup toasted bread crumbs ½ cup chopped Pecans 3 Tbsp. melted butter 1 can crescent roll dough from the freezer aisle Mix together the softened cheese and 2 tablespoons of butter; add chicken, chopped onions and…

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Roasted Garlic, Olive and Tomato Pasta Salad

Roasted Garlic, Olive and Tomato Pasta Salad

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Roasted Garlic, Olive and Tomato Pasta Salad Serves 6 as a side or 4 as a main 3 small heads garlic Olive oil 1 pound medium pasta shells 15 ounces whole or skim milk ricotta 3/4 cup whole milk yogurt 1 1/4 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 small tomatoes (about 1 pound), roughly diced 1 cup black or green olives, sliced 1/3 cup firmly packed cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced Heat the oven to 400°F. Slice the…

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