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Not Your Grandma’s Brownies

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Secretly, we were so incredibly skeptical of these brownies. We bought a 100% cacao dark chocolate bar and felt so good for being “clean.” Then we both took a bite….OH MY. Bleh. It was terrible. So, we decided to cut it with an organic 60% cacao chocolate bar. You still get all the benefits and yummy flavor of the dark chocolate without the bitterness of the 100%. We also used a 100% completely clean cacao baking powder. The honey and almond butter do a great job naturally sweetening up these suckers. In the end, the batter looks exactly like boxed brownies. And, the finished product – that too!

These delicious brownies are gluten free and so easy to make. They have a “fudgy” texture that make them a favorite of kids and parents! This yummy recipe is from our Paleo Kids Cookbook.

 

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Not Your Grandma’s Brownies

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Serving Size: 4-6

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz 100% dark chocolate

1 1/2 oz 60% dark chocolate

1/2 cup coconut oil

3 free range organic eggs

1/4 cup almond butter

1/2 cup honey

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3/4 cup cocoa powder

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 cup dark chocolate, roughly chopped

1/2 cup almonds, optional

1/2 cup toasted coconut, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat over to 350 degrees F.
  2. Grease a 8x8 baking dish with coconut oil
  3. Melt the 1 1/2 oz of 100% dark chocolate, 1 1/2 oz 60% dark chocolate and the coconut oil together in a double boiler.
  4. Once the chocolate and coconut oil have melted, stir until well blended. Then remove from heat and let cool for 5-10 minutes.
  5. Whisk in the eggs individually, waiting for each to completely combine before adding the next.
  6. Whisk in the honey, almond butter, salt, and vanilla.
  7. Stir in the cocoa powder, chocolate pieces, almonds and toasted coconut.
  8. Pout batter into the baking dish. bake 25-30 minutes. Brownies will be done when a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let brownies cool before slicing.
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Frozen Fruit Skewers

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When we were first dreaming up this recipe we were trying to come up with a healthy fun dessert kids would love. We wanted it to be sweet….but we still wanted it to be healthy. In the past both Sara and myself had eaten fruit skewers in various forms…so we thought hey….why not freeze them!

These delicious fruit skewers are cheap, easy to make, tasty, and look great. They are sure to be a hit at your next picnic or just great to keep around the house for the little ones. We hope you enjoy!

We started out by cutting our fruit. We cubed the watermelon, pineapple, and honeydew. Keeping them a similar size. We cut the kiwi into half moons. And we left the grapes whole. Then we starting putting the pieces of fruit on the skewer.We put two sets of fruit on each skewer. The we put the final product in the freezer. After one hour they were ready to eat!

 

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Frozen Fruit Skewers

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes

Yield: 6 Fruit Skewers

Frozen Fruit Skewers

Ingredients

12 pieces watermelon, cubed

12 pieces honeydew melon, cubed

12 pieces red grapes

12 pieces kiwis, sliced and then halved

12 pieces pineapple, cubed

6 skewers

Instructions

  1. Cut all the fruit and set aside
  2. Take a skewer and one piece at a time put on a piece of watermelon, honeydew, kiwi, pineapple and grape. Repeat. Each skewer will hold 2 sets of fruit.
  3. Place finished skewers on a baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the freezer.

Notes

Tips - Make sure to leave enough room at the end of each skewer so that kids can easily hold i tin their hands. Also, it is a good idea to snip the sharp end off before putting it in the freezer. That was the child will not accidentally poke themselves.

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Ultimate Clean Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

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Today is one of the first days where it actually feels like fall. There is a crispness in the air and the leaves are starting to change colors here in the Virginia Mountains where Sara lives. This type is weather typically puts us in a baking mood. Personally I, Jessica, in the past would have started making flour and sugar laden breads and baked goods, but today….I am going to try and bake something clean.

The final product was even better then we expected! The bananas held the cookies together nicely while the honey and cinnamon gave it just the right amount of sweetness. But what really put them over the edge was the chocolate chips and toasted coconuts….they are definitely a new favorite! 4 year old approved too!

 Local Ingredient: Honey (purchased from the grocery store, which stocks local products). 

  • Raw Coconut

    We started off by spreading the coconut evenly over a baking sheet.

  • Toasted Coconut

    Next, we baked the coconut in a 350 degree F oven for 7-10 minutes, or until golden brown.

  • Raw Coconut Cookies

    We then placed 1 tablespoon sized balls of cookie dough on a baking sheet.

  • Finished Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies!

    We baked them in the oven for 15 minutes. We allowed them to cool on a wire rack before serving.

 

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Ultimate Clean Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 18 Cookies

Ultimate Clean Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

4 whole ripe bananas

2 cups oats

2 tablespoons almond butter

2 tablespoons honey

1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, at least 60%

3/4 cup toasted coconut

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Spread sweetened coconut out evenly on baking sheet. While you can buy pre-sweetened coconut, it is best is you buy the unsweetened kind and sweeten it yourself at home.
  3. Place the coconut in the preheated oven and bake for 7 - 10 minutes, or until coconut is toasted. you will have to keep an eye on the coconut as cooking times vary. It is also a good idea to take the coconut out halfway through and stir them around on the baking sheet to ensure even cooking.
  4. Remove coconut from oven and set aside to cool. Keep oven heated at 350 degrees F, since it will be used again for the cookies.
  5. In a large mixing bowl add the bananas and mash until creamy. Add the almond butter, honey and cinnamon and mix well. The stir in the oats. Mix until well blended. Finally, fold in the chocolate chips and toasted coconut.
  6. Place 1 tablespoon sized balls of the cookie dough on a lightly greased baking sheet. Place the cookies in the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Once cooked, take the cookies off the baking sheet and place on a wire cooling rack. Allow to cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.
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Kale Chips

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These Kale Chips are part of the My Clean Kitchen – 7 Day Eat Clean Challenge. Click here to learn more. 

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Breakfast: Tomato Basil Scramble

Lunch: Avocado Chicken Salad

Snack: Kale Chips

Dinner: Spaghetti Squash with Meat Sauce, Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette 

 

This afternoon we decided to try our hand at making kale chips. They are such a healthy alternative to traditional snack food and something we hadn’t tried before!

We started off by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F. Then we cut the kale into large pieces.

After they were cut, we made sure to wash them really well. Once washed, we put them in a salad spinner to remove all the excess moisture. When making kale chips it is very important to remove all the water otherwise they will not crisp well.

Once the kale is dry, we put it in a large mixing bowl. We tossed it with olive oil, and sea salt. Make sure the kale is coated evenly with the olive oil.

Next, we laid the kale out flat on the baking sheet. We made sure none of the kale pieces were overlapping. Then we placed the baking sheet in the oven. Cook the chips for 8 – 9 minutes.  When the kale chips are ready they will be crispy and still have a vibrant green color. If they start to brown in color, they are overcooked.

The kale chips were delicious….even the 4 year-old approved!

 

  • After washing the kale, place it in a salad spinner to remove the excess water.
  • Toss the kale with olive oil, sea salt, and fresh ground black pepper.
  • Place the seasoned kale pieces on a baking sheet.
  • Put the kale in the oven and bake at 350 degrees F for 8-9 minutes.
  • Allow to cool before serving.

 

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Kale Chips

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Serving Size: 2-4

Kale Chips

Ingredients

1 bunch fresh organic kale

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Cut the kale into chip size pieces.
  3. Wash the kale thoroughly.
  4. Place the washed kale in a salad spinner. Spin the kale until all excess moisture is removed.
  5. Place the dry kale in a large mixing bowl. Toss with olive oil and sea salt.
  6. Lay the kale on a baking sheet, making sure the edges do not touch.
  7. Place kale in the oven and bake for 8-9 minutes, until kale is crunchy and crisping around the edges. If kale starts to brown, it has cooked too long.
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