Bullet proof Hot Chocolate

Fall is here in PA, Winding and chilly at times but, beautiful watching the leaves change colors. I was having a craving for something warm and chocolately. I have been avoiding dairy and avoid artificial flavors like the plague. I have loved the effects of drinking my bullet proof coffee every morning and gave this a go last weekend.  DELICIOUS!!!<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQoKFkAiDept47M9TfdxxJXi3OWRsciTPL-4HnXvB4VSYjvZ7IKcOmtEj1kiTRyBZvXx3_bPDar-F37nzbrkIu03nPZ2EDfRScA74qC9kAuzrX8wO3cJBghz2pDT4IiBLAkLjEn3DQaB4z/s1600/hot+cacao.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQoKFkAiDept47M9TfdxxJXi3OWRsciTPL-4HnXvB4VSYjvZ7IKcOmtEj1kiTRyBZvXx3_bPDar-F37nzbrkIu03nPZ2EDfRScA74qC9kAuzrX8wO3cJBghz2pDT4IiBLAkLjEn3DQaB4z/s1600/hot+cacao.jpg" width="480" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> Ingredients:<br /> <br /> 1/2 cup filtered water<br /> 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk<br /> 2 tbsp pastured butter<br /> 2 tbsp raw cacao powder<br /> 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract<br /> dash cinnamon<br /> <br /> <br /> Instructions:<br /> 1. Bring water and coconut to a boil in a small saucepan.<br /> 2. Mix together with the remaining ingredients in a small mixing bowl.<br /> 3. Blend with emersion blender or hand mixer until frothy<br /> 4. Transfer to your favorite mug and ENJOY!<br /> <br /> <br />

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Bullet proof Hot Chocolate

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Mint chocolate truffles

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidIwBJpOqL3D_QTJzKJFuUaF6tkuTs80-uehnDN2x52wNYpsBMFnfV8nG_LKdRqitpSrVnkT3VrkjU2uwBM6ntZ-Iehja_1UgQRVPAvS5u2WqNeU7Acz9E5-uo-wJC3QrTzitvPonvXnPw/s1600/mintchocolate+truffles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="mint chocolate truffles, A fit nurse, Clean desserts, Alyssa Schomaker, Beachbody, Success, Project Fit nation" border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidIwBJpOqL3D_QTJzKJFuUaF6tkuTs80-uehnDN2x52wNYpsBMFnfV8nG_LKdRqitpSrVnkT3VrkjU2uwBM6ntZ-Iehja_1UgQRVPAvS5u2WqNeU7Acz9E5-uo-wJC3QrTzitvPonvXnPw/s400/mintchocolate+truffles.jpg" title="" width="400" /></a></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px;"> <b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></b></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #555555; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px;"> <b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I have a huge addiction to chocolate. I don't really care for any other sweets or have cravings for salty things but, chocolate has a fine place in my heart. Especially Mint Chocolate truffles!  I saw this recipe on the Team Beachbody website and had to share with all of you! I will be making these today to bring to a Christmas eve party tomorrow night. Are you traveling for Christmas eve? </span></b></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #555555; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px;"> <b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ingredients:</span></b></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #555555; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">5 oz. dark chocolate, 70% cocoa or higher, finely chopped<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />1 Tbsp. coconut oil<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />½ cup lite coconut milk<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />½ tsp. pure mint extract (or pure vanilla extract)<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #555555; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Preparation:</b><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />1. Place chocolate, coconut oil, and mint extract in a small bowl; mix well. Set aside.<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />2. Bring coconut milk to a gentle boil in small saucepan over medium heat.<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />3. Add coconut milk to chocolate mixture; Whisk gently until combined.<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />4. Place chocolate mixture, covered, in refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />5. Using a melon baller or spoon, scoop out 1 Tbsp. of chocolate mixture. Roll into a ball. Roll in cocoa powder until evenly coated. Repeat steps five and six until there are twelve truffles.<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />6. Store in refrigerator for up to one week or in freezer for three months.</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #555555; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Enjoy and Happy Holiday!</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px;"> <br /></div>

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Mint chocolate truffles

I have a huge addiction to chocolate. I don't really care for any other sweets or have cravings for salty things but, chocolate has...

Carrot Cake Oatmeal

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR9ZxeMrtZNzVmN3oS8pdh1qL9mB2P-tCPOuUyNb8BXcFda64OvaEmrVtyzZUI5uQoUDVWAd4YFOLXcc1U0bkJZP6MiB3mhhoYwBL1_aTuRlqeErw-B2HhvgVdfe1dWc76pYtbciBycrFx/s1600/carrotcakeoatmeal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR9ZxeMrtZNzVmN3oS8pdh1qL9mB2P-tCPOuUyNb8BXcFda64OvaEmrVtyzZUI5uQoUDVWAd4YFOLXcc1U0bkJZP6MiB3mhhoYwBL1_aTuRlqeErw-B2HhvgVdfe1dWc76pYtbciBycrFx/s640/carrotcakeoatmeal.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><strong><span style="color: black;"></span></strong><br /> <strong><span style="color: black;"></span></strong><br /> <strong><span style="color: black;">Carrot Cake Oatmeal</span></strong> <br /> <strong>Yield</strong><em>: 2 servings</em><br /> Ingredients:<br /> <ul><li>1 heaping cup finely grated carrot (about 1 large)</li> <li>1 cup almond milk</li> <li>2 tbsp full-fat coconut milk cream (or use more almond milk)</li> <li>1 tsp ground cinnamon, to taste</li> <li>1/4 tsp ground ginger</li> <li>1/8th tsp ground nutmeg</li> <li>pinch of salt</li> <li>1/2 cup regular oats</li> <li>1 tsp pure vanilla extract</li> <li>1/2 tsp lemon juice (optional)</li> <li>2 tbsp chopped walnuts, divided</li> <li>2 tbsp raisins, divided</li> <li>2 tbsp pure maple syrup</li> <li>1 tbsp coconut milk cream + 1/2 tsp pure maple syrup, to garnish (optional)</li> </ul><strong>Directions</strong>: Finely grate 1 heaping cup of grated carrots. You want to use the fine grate and not the large one so the carrot shreds are very small. This helps the carrot blend in more.<br /> In a medium sized pot over medium heat, whisk together the almond milk, optional coconut milk cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and a pinch of salt.<br /> Stir in the grated carrots and oats. Adjust heat if necessary or bring heat to low if it starts to boil. Cook for about 8-9 minutes, stirring frequently. When the mixture has thickened up, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, 1 tbsp walnuts, 1 tbsp raisins, and 2 tbsp of maple syrup. Remove from heat and portion into bowls.<br /> Top the oatmeal with the remaining walnuts and raisins. If you are using coconut cream, you can mix a bit of the cream with maple syrup and drizzle on top of the oatmeal, as shown in the photo. Sprinkle with cinnamon for garnish.<br /> <br /> Enjoy and lick the bowl clean!<br /> <div style="float: right; margin: 4px;"><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><img alt="Pin It" class="aligncenter" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/green_tea/pin.jpg" /></a></div>

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Carrot Cake Oatmeal

Carrot Cake Oatmeal Yield : 2 servings Ingredients: 1 heaping cup finely grated carrot (about 1 large) 1 cup almond milk 2 tbsp full...