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Vegan & Gluten-free Peanut Butter Protein Squares

Sami Smith
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May 15, 2022

Vegan Protein "Twix" Bars

These high-protein peanut butter Twix bars are made with simple, healthy ingredients that make for the perfect snack!

For the Protein Shortbread:½ cup almond flour3 tablespoon coconut flour4 tablespoon salted caramel...

Sami Smith
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May, 15, 2022

Gluten-free & Dairy-free Copycat Crumbl Sugar Cookies

These copycat Crumbl taste just like the popular cookie but are gluten-free & dairy-free!

½ cup vegan butter (softened)1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract½ teaspoon almond extract (optional!)¼ cup coconut...

Sami Smith
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May, 15, 2022

Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free chocolate peanut butter cups that taste just like a delicious Reese's!

For the Chocolate Coating:2 Vegan-friendly chocolate bars½ teaspoon coconut oilFor the Filling:½ cup peanut butter (smooth)3...

Sami Smith
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May, 15, 2022

Paleo Tahini Blondies

These blondies are paleo, gluten-free, and dairy-free while tasting absolutely delicious! If you've never baked with tahini, you must try as it offers the most tasty flavor!

¾ cup smooth tahini2 eggs1 tsp...

Sami Smith
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May, 15, 2022

Paleo & Vegan Lemon Cookies

These lemon cookies are the perfect summery treat while being paleo, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free!

For the cookies:2 ½ cup almond flour¼ cup melted ghee (sub melted vegan butter or coconut...

Sami Smith
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May, 15, 2022

Paleo Lemon Loaf

This paleo lemon loaf is made with simple, healthy ingredients while tasting absolutely delicious!

3 eggs1 ½ cup almond flour½ teaspoon salt¼ cup coconut flour1 teaspoon baking soda¼ cup maple syrup½ cup lemon...

Sami Smith
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May, 15, 2022

Gluten-free & Dairy-free S'mores Baked Oats

These baked oats are so simple to make and are the perfect summer bonfire flavor!

3 cups gluten-free rolled oats2 teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon ground nutmeg1 ½ teaspoon molasses2 eggs...

Sami Smith
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May, 15, 2022

Vegan & Gluten-free Funfetti Protein Bars

These homemade protein bars are made with simple & healthy ingredients while tasting delicious!

½ cup gluten-free oat flour½ cup almond flour¼ cup vegan vanilla protein powder1 teaspoon vanilla extract½...

Sami Smith
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May, 15, 2022

Vegan & Gluten-free Sweet Potato Protein Bars

These protein bars are a delicious snack that sneaks in some veggies while also being gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan!

1 large sweet potato (baked and cooled)½ cup smooth cashew...

Sami Smith
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May, 15, 2022

Paleo & Vegan Strawberry Coconut Bites

These strawberry coconut bites are paleo, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and the most delicious snack!

1 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen (thawed))¼ cup coconut butter (I order my coconut butter off...

Sami Smith
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May, 15, 2022

Paleo Protein Donuts

These paleo donuts are packed with protein and made with simple ingredients. Can easily be made vegan as well!

For the Donuts:½ cup almond flour½ cup paleo-friendly vanilla protein powder1 teaspoon baking powder...

Sami Smith
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May, 15, 2022

Healthy Cinnamon Roll Baked Oats

These cinnamon roll baked oats are gluten-free, dairy-free, and made with simple ingredients! The perfect meal prep breakfast!

For the Oats:3 cups gluten-free rolled oats2 teaspoon baking powder1 tablespoon cinnamon2 eggs1...

Sami Smith
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May, 15, 2022

Paleo & Vegan Peppermint Patties

These are a delicious paleo & vegan homemade version of the classic York peppermint patties!

For the Chocolate Coating:2 vegan chocolate bars½ teaspoon coconut oilFor the Peppermint Filling:¼ cup coconut butter...

Sami Smith
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May, 15, 2022

Vegan & Gluten-free Peanut Butter Cookies

These peanut butter cookies are made with simple & healthy ingredients while also being vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free!

¾ cup peanut butter (smooth)1 ¼ cup gluten-free flour¾ tsp...

Sami Smith
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May, 15, 2022

Protein Cookie Dough Bites

These protein cookie dough bites are vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and packed with delicious ingredients!

For the Protein Cookie Dough:1 can cannellini beans (rinsed and drained)4 tablespoon sunflower seed butter (can sub any...

Sami Smith
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May, 15, 2022

Paleo & Vegan Caramel Cookie Bars

These cookie bars have three delicious layers of shortbread cookie, date caramel, and chocolate while also being made with simple & healthy ingredients that are paleo, vegan, gluten-free, and...

Sami Smith
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May, 15, 2022

Vegan S'mores Bars

These vegan s'mores bars are made with better for you ingredients, are gluten-free and dairy-free, and taste just like the classic summer bonfire treat!

Dry Ingredients:2 cups almond flour⅓ cup arrowroot flour (can...

Sami Smith
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May, 15, 2022

Gluten-free & Dairy-free Copycat Crumbl Lemon Glaze Cookies

These copycat Crumbl lemon glaze cookies are gluten-free and dairy-free while tasting just as delicious as the popular Crumbl version!

For the Cookies:½ cup vegan butter (softened)¾ cup...

Sami Smith
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May, 15, 2022

Paleo & Vegan Copycat Fudge Stripe Cookies

These are a paleo & vegan version of the classic fudge stripe cookies we all know and love!

1 ¼ cup coconut flour¾ cup coconut oil (melted)½ cup maple...

Sami Smith
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May, 15, 2022

Peanut Butter Protein Truffles

Protein Peanut Butter Truffles

These peanut butter truffles are packed with protein and made with better for you ingredients that are gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free!

Peanut Butter Protein Dough:⅔ cup smooth peanut butter (I...

Sami Smith
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May, 15, 2022

Dark Chocolate Raspberry Coconut Cups

One of my most favorite flavors is coconut. I am always down for a coconutty dessert or a pina colada or some coconut ice cream! I decided to add a raspberry twist to this...

Sami Smith
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Feb, 22, 2021

Paleo Pumpkin Donuts

It's no secret I have the BIGGEST sweet tooth ever...so, I am always on the hunt for new paleo desserts that I can make to satisfy that sweet tooth! These donuts do just the...

Sami Smith
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Feb, 22, 2021

Paleo Cinnamon Roll Cookies

I know I'm not the only one who loves to wake up on the weekend to the scent of some fluffy cinnamon rolls in the oven, right? Well, I decided to make them in...

Sami Smith
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Feb, 15, 2021

Paleo & Vegan Peppermint Fudge Cookies

It's officially the most wonderful time of the year and that means...all things PEPPERMINT! I have always loved the chocolate peppermint combo, whether that be a peppermint mocha from Starbucks or peppermint fudge ice...

Sami Smith
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Dec, 10, 2020

Healthy Superfood Cookies (Gluten-free & Vegan)

Who doesn't love a cookie that you can eat for BREAKFAST?! I'm all about dessert for breakfast-especially when it's packed with nutrients! These cookies are full of super foods from all of the different...

Sami Smith
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Jul, 01, 2020

Mango Chocolate Bars (Grain-free & Vegan)

As we get further into May, I'm starting to crave all things SUMMER. And that includes summery treats and flavors such as mango! There's nothing better than a sweet and fruity treat to enjoy...

Sami Smith
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May, 20, 2020

Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookies (Grain-free & Vegan)

I don't know about you guys, but during quarantine it seems like everyone is BAKING. I keep seeing TikTok videos of yummy desserts, specifically chocolate chip cookies, and it made me CRAVE one. So,...