Coco-Greens Smoothie

2013 came and went. Let's start 2014 off right, healthy and tasty! 

Coco-Greens Smoothie 

1 scoop vanilla protein ( I use life's basics vegan)

1 cup coconut water

1 cup coconut milk

1 frozen banana(if it isn't frozen just double the ice)

2 cups baby kale (or 3 leaves)

1/2 c ice

1. Place infredients in blender

2. Blend.

3. Drink!

Thea's Paleo Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

I am going to a CrossFit potluck tonight, and that means people are definitely aware of what's being served. Picky eaters who like to eat healthy will be looking at each recipe to make sure it's something they will eat. I hope this recipe can wow a few! It's gluten-free, free of white sugar, flourless, and DELISH!

4 organic eggs
1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/2 cup coconut sugar
1 cup coconut flour
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1 tsp baking soda
dash of salt
3/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips


1. Preheat the oven to 350°.
2. In a bowl, mix the coconut oil, vanilla extract, eggs and almond milk together.
3. In a seperate bowl, stir the coconut sugar, coconut flour, baking soda, and salt together.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until combined.
5. Stir in the chocolate chips.
6. Grab a spoonful and roll into a ball with your hands then place on oiled cookie sheet.
7. Bake for about 20 minutes until lightly brown.

Raw Dessert bars

Are you going to a party and want some clean treats to share with friends? You have got to try these bars I made!

Raw Coconut Date & Almond bars

Ingredients:
2 c organic mejool dates (blended in Vitamix with 1/2c water to make date paste)
1c raw almonds ( blended or put through food processor to grind)
1/4 c raw cacao powder
1/4 c cacao nibs (optional)
1/4 c raw shredded coconut

1. First step is to prepare your date paste.
2. Grind and prepare your almonds.
3. In a medium bowl add 1/3 of date paste and mix with all your almonds (I just used my hands).
4. In a small caks pan flatten out the mixture to make your crust.
5. In your clean blender blend in 3/4 of your date paste mixture, cacao powder, cacao nibs, Pour or spoon mixture on top of your crust the flatten out.
6. Top it off with shredded coconut and maybe some more cacao nibs then cut!


Hope you enjoy! I brought these to a party, they were a hit!!!

My Favorite Multi-use Raw Dip/Spread

If you know me or have read my blog I am sure you are aware of my sweet tooth. I seriously love making clean treats! Today I made, what may now be my favorite "condiment". I am going to put this sh** on everything, and I can't even wait!!!

This dip/spread can go on so many things!!

 

Ingredients:

1Tbsp. Raw Almond Butter

1 Tbsp. Raw Coconut Butter

1 Tbsp. Raw Cacao powder

2 Tbsp. Unsweetened Almond Milk

1/2 Tbsp. Stevia (optional)

 

USES:

• Spread on ezekiel bread, rice cakes, or crackers
• Spread on your favorite Protein Pancake, Homemade Protein Bar, or egg whites.
• Dip (dates, banana, apple slices)
• Blend with protein powder!

What do you think?

 

 

Thea's Banana Protein Pancake

I have made SO many different types of protein pancakes, and today is a new day that called for a new recipe!

Ingredients:
1/2 Banana (soft and mashed)
2 Egg whites
1 Scoop protein powder (I used a strawberry banana flavor this time and it actually was quite delish)
Pinch of cinnamon
Splash of almond milk or coconut milk
Optional: berries, or coconut butter

1. In medium bowl crack in two eggs and separate the whites.
2. Mash banana in with the egg whites.
3. Mix in the milk.
4. Stir in protein powder and cinnamon.
5. Spray pan with non-stick spray.
6. Pour mixture on to pan, then once ready GO AHEAD AND FLIP!!!
7. Serve when pancake turns medium brown.

8. Eat and enjoy! This morning I added a tablespoon of coconut butter on top, it was so creamy and delicious!

Thea's Raw Creamy Coconut Mango "Ice Cream"

I made a yummy ice cream last weekend, and it was a slam dunk! I wanted to try something refreshing and fruity this time around, and I am even more impressed with the outcome! I was excited to see the abundance of fresh mango and coconut at the market this week, so why not make another recipe using the two! This is absolutely delicious!

Ingredients:
1 Organic Mango
1 Organic Coconut (just need the meat, so drink the water or bottle it for a later use)
1 handful of organic raw unsalted cashews
1- 1 1/2 c. Organic Unsweetened almond milk
2-3 packets organic stevia

1. In a blender blend together coconut meat, mango, and almond milk.
2. Add stevia and cashews.
3. Blend until smooth, then pour in to plastic container with lid.
4. Freeze for a few hours.
5. Stir, then freeze again for 30-45 min.
6. Scoop then serve.

Let me know what you think!

Thea's Raw Cacao Coconut Coffee Almond Ice Cream

Wow it sure is hot out! I want something cold and refreshing (no not a beer), but ice cream! Not just any ice cream,flavorful and guilt-free ice cream.

Knocked this one out of the park:)

Thea's Raw Cacao Coconut Almond Ice Cream

Ingredients:

3 cups organic unsweetened almond milk
Coconut meat from 1 coconut
1/4 c. Raw cacao powder
3 Organic stevia packets
1 Tbsp. Raw Almond butter
4 Organic pitted dates
2 Tbsp. Organic instant coffee
Cinnamon to taste

1. In a blender blend together coconut meat and almond milk.
2. Add in dates, almond butter, cacao, stevia, coffee, cinnamon, and cacao.
3. Blend until smooth, then pour in to plastic container with lid.
4. Freeze for a few hours.
5. Stir, then freeze again for 30-45 min.
6. Scoop then serve.

This reminds me of mocha almond fudge ice cream, just tastier:)

Thea's Coconut Blueberry Paleo Scramble

I like the idea of trying out new things. If something is clean eating, I am most likely willing to try it!

I wanted my normal protein pancakes for breakfast, but wanted to try it without oats.... Which lead me to making paleo pancakes (which turned in to a scramble with my bad pancake flipping skills).

Ingredients:

1/4 C. Coconut Flour
2 Tbsp. Coconut flakes or shreds.
4 egg whites
1 whole egg
1/3 C. Blueberries
Cinnamon
Unsweetened Almond milk
Stevia to taste

1. Heat pan on med-hi heat and spray w/ non-stick spray.

2. In a large bowl crack 4 egg whites and add one whole egg, and 2 tbsp. almond milk then stir.
2. Stir in coconut flour, and cinnamon.
3. Add in blueberries.
4. Pour mixture on to heated pan.
5. When you see little bubbles, flip!
6. When done, plate up and add stevia/coconut flakes.