Almond Meal Chocolate Chip Cookies

My sweet bestie, JoAnn, hosted me at her house earlier this week. While I was there, she made me cookies! It was a recipe she has used and wanted to share with me. They were so delicious, I HAD to share them with you!

In a large bowl, whisk together
3 3/4 Cups Almond Flour
1 1/3 Cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp sea salt
1 Cup coconut sugar

Optional! If you want to add one of these for FALL FLAIR, whisk it into the dry ingredients.
1 tsp apple pie spice
           OR
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
           OR
1 tsp cinnamon

In a separate bowl, whisk together
3 Eggs
9 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Gently stir in 3/4 Cup Chocolate Chips or Cacao Nibs (Those mini chocolate chips by Enjoy Life are perfection!)

Chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes or overnight. Bake at 375 degrees for 7-10 minutes (when edges start to brown) and ENJOY!  P.S. They're Gluten Free!

Cute friend in cute apron sold separately!

No Bake Energy Bites

Sometimes I just want to pretend like I'm eating cookie dough. I cannot be alone!

No bake energy bites are a great solution to this problem. I don't even bother rolling them up. I just slap them in a container and eat them straight from the container. I allow myself a spoonful (or two) a day. It is a great way to satisfy those time of the month cravings. I know you know what I mean!

I found the recipe I use HERE at Gimmesomeoven. I love that there are so many variations and you can pretty much use what is in your cupboard and get something pretty yummy and cookie-dough-esque.

Banana Boats

Watch out! Here's a dessert coming at you that is FAST, DELICIOUS, and, WAIT FOR IT, NOT A CHEAT MEAL! (Unless you really want to hold 10 mini-marshmallows against yourself.)

Ingredients:

Yellow bananas (I prefer mine to be just ripe, not spotted)
walnuts, or preferred nut
dark chocolate chips
mini marshmallows

Preheat oven to 350.
Slice bananas lengthwise, keep peel on.
Stuff with chocolate chips, nuts, and marshmallows.
Wrap with tin foil, leaving a pocket of air at the top!

Bake for about 5-7 minutes. Serve immediately by digging in with a spoon.

Easiest clean up ever! This dessert is my new favorite!

Bananas Foster

When I was on vacation a couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to go on a date with my sweet hubbabloo! We enjoyed dessert at the Raintree Cafe in St. Augustine. I had a Bananas Foster Crepe. It was very delicious, and today I was wanting something sweet and bananay to eat. I found this recipe on teambeachbody.com

I didn't have any ripe bananas, so I popped some in the oven at 300 degrees for about 40 minutes. Great hack if you need ripe bananas and have none on hand.

Total Time: 21 min.
Prep Time: 15 min.
Cooking Time: 6 min.
Makes 4 servings, about ⅓ cup each

Ingredients:
2 tsp. raw honey
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
¼ tsp. ground nutmeg
Nonstick cooking spray
2 large ripe bananas, cut into ½-inch slices

Instructions:
1. Combine honey, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl; mix well. Set aside.
2. Heat medium nonstick skillet, lightly 
coated with spray, over medium-high heat.
3. Add bananas; cook, gently stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Add honey mixture; cook, gently stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until bananas are well coated and soft.
5. Serve immediately.

Tip: Use a nonstick coconut spray for additional flavor.