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Vegan Gluten Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Recipe: These cookies are such a great go-to delicious treat with low sugar. The oats make them hearty and they have the perfect balance of sweet, nutty, and salty. There aren't too many baked goods that turn out to be so good no matter if they are vegan or not. These vegan gluten free oatmeal chocolate chip cookies turn out delicious weather you make them with peanut butter or almond butter, eggs or a flax egg, gluten free or regular flour! Enjoy! Vegan Gluten Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies: 1/2 cup of butter 1/2 cup of coconut sugar Dash of cinnamon 1 Egg or Flax egg (1tbsp of flax 3 tbsp of water let sit for 3 minutes) 1 tsp of vanilla 6 tbsp of nut butter of choice 1 tsp of baking soda 1 tsp of baking powder Pinch of salt 1 1/2 cup of oats 3/4 cup of sifted flour (gf or regular flour works) Chocolate chips about 3/4 cup Vegan Gluten Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat an 8- or 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper or use baking stone. With a hand mixer cream the butter and sugar together. Stir in the egg and vanilla extract Add the sifted dry ingredients and stir in nut butter. Add oatmeal and chocolate chips and mix quickly with the hand mixer to combine everything well. Make into balls and do the cross with the fork on top (like you do with PB cookies) Bake at 375 for 10-15 minutes Enjoy!!

Vegan Gluten Free Brownie Recipe: I have been perfecting this recipe for sometime now and we officially have a winner! These chocolate treats are a crowd pleaser or perfect for your salty sweet cravings! Enjoy! Vegan Gluten Free Brownie Ingredients: 1/4 + 2 Tbsp of vegan butter 1/2 cup of coconut sugar 1/4 cup of maple syrup 1/4 cup of almond butter 3/4 cup of cacao powder 2 Flax eggs (2tbsp of flax eggs + 5 tbsp of water) 1/4 cup of plant based milk 1 tsp of vanilla extract 1/4 tsp pink salt 1/4 cup of gluten-free flour 1/4 Almond flour 1 1/2 tsp of baking powder 1/4 cup of diced chocolate bar (dr.bronners is my fav) or chocolate chips 1/4 cup of walnuts Vegan Gluten Free Brownie Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat an 8- or 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper or oil. Prepare flax egg and let sit for 5-10 minutes. In a medium sauce pan melt butter, coconut sugar, maple syrup, and almond butter on low heat. Once combined turn heat off to add the rest of the ingredients. Mix in vanilla, cacao powder, and flax egg to combine. Place 1/3 of the chocolate chips (or diced chocolate bar) and the milk in the saucepan and stir to combine. Add the salt, gluten free flour, almond flour, and baking powder. Mix to combine Pour the batter into prepared baking dish and sprinkle with 1/4 cup walnuts, a pinch of flaky salt, and a sprinkle of chocolate chips or the diced chocolate bar. Put in the oven and bake until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs clinging, approximately 20 to 22 minutes. The edges should seem solid but the center will appear somewhat soft and will continue to set as the brownies cool. Remove from the oven and cool completely in the baking dish before cutting and serving.

Winter Health Tips From a Holistc Health Coach I wanted to share a few things I do for my health when transitioning into the Winter season. The days are shorter, the tempatures are cooler, and the hustle and bustle of summer has come to an end. Below are a few things that I implement in this season to feel my best. Is it normal to feel more tired in Winter? We have a busy culteral standard in general and the summer months tend to be the time where we have the most plans as the days are longer and the sun is shinning. With the time change and the cooler temperatures I think there is a normal desire to slow down a bit and change the pace from the longer days. It's normal for me to want to cacoon a little and snuggle up with a book on the couch in the evening. I notice my mind giving me lists of things I can be working on and it takes an intential thought to give myself permisson to relax and be ok with a little more of a reflective and introspective mood in this new season. I think of Winter as a time to reflect on the year and prepare and rest to bloom into the next Spring season. My goal is to restore, reflect, and nourish myself in winter so I can to go into the Spring with more energy! What supplements are best during Winter months? I get my blood work done yearly to see where I am with my vital nutrients. I always check my Vitamin D to know my baseline and I can supplement in Winter accordingly. Every person is different so I encorage you to talk to your doctor and get a blood test. Some supplements that are in my rotation during Winter are: Zinc Vitamin D Vitamin C B-12 Iron Does your skin get dry in Winter? My skin becomes dryer in the winter months and I step up my non-toxic skin routine to stay mosturized. I use Tata Harper beautifying oil, and Evanhealy body butter to nourish my skin. Hydration is also key for our skin to be healthy. It can be harder to drink water in the winter months for some and herbal tea is a great addition to your routine. My favorites teas are: Lemon balm Rasperry leaf Ginger tea What foods are best for Winter? Seasoanl produce and waarming foods are best in winter months. I crave more warming soups and nourishing foods in this season. I like to cook with fresh herbs like rosemary, oregano, and thyme. Seasonal Produce for Winter: Potatoes Pumpkin Winter Squash Brussle Sprouts Apples Beets Oranges Kale Sweet potatoes and Yams Swiss Chard Leeks Turnips In summary, consider these tips to feel your best through Winter: Give youself grace when it comes to slowing down a bit with these shorter days Eat seasonally and nourish youself with warming soups and roasted veggies Get your supplement routine dialed in. Our immune systems tend to be lower in the Winter months and its important to supplement accordingy Up your water and herbal tea intake to stay on top of proper hydration Use non-toxic products to stay mosturized Embrace the shorter days and use this time to reflect and rest. Continue to nourish youself and prepare for the new year ahead :) Looking forward to a healthy and happy Season! The suggestions above are based on my personal experience and I hope they insprie you to feel your best. If you are interested in 1:1 Perosnal Health Coaching please sign up here.

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