Paleo Fudge? Yes, please!

Is it seriously only Tuesday?  Is this week dragging for anyone else?  Well, to cure my "only Tuesday" blues, what is better than guilt-free fudge? Oh, and Rock of Ages.  This is the second time I have watched it this week.  If you haven't seen it, it will change your life.  Tom Cruise is a little out of control.  AKA he is a ball of filth in this movie.  And you might be offended.  But keep watching.  And, for your sake, don't watch this with your parents.  And parents, the same goes for you.  This movie is like Pitch Perfect on steroids and with better music.  WAY better music.  Who doesn't love Don't Stop Believin'?  Oh.  And I am now obsessed with Julianne Hough.  I want to be her.  And I want to live in the 80's in my next life.  Teased bangs and all.  I want it.  You will, too.

Anyways.  

Guilt-free Fudge.  It exists!  I found this recipe on one of my FAVORITE recipe websites.  Detoxinista.  Have you heard of her?  Well, after viewing her recipes, you will be obsessed with her.  And Julianne Hough.  So she has a raw fudge recipe for ONE.  Thank God.  Because when I bake sweet treats, I eat way more than one serving.  You do, too.  It's okay.  I won't tell anyone.  If no one sees you eat it, the calories don't count.  Right?

If only.  

So here is what you need:

-1 T of raw maple almond butter

-1 t of extra virgin coconut oil  I always have this on hand.  Trader Joe's has it SUPER cheap

-1 t of 100% cocoa powder

-a dash of salt

-vanilla (optional)

I make homemade maple almond butter.  Chances are you don't.  So, you should get raw almond butter, and add some 100% maple syrup in there, to taste.  Grade A is runnier.  It reminds me of Cracker Barrel's maple syrup.  Grade B is thicker.  You be the judge.

Mix everything together in a bowl.  If you are patient enough, mold it into a fudge-like square and stick it in the freezer for 5 minutes.  If not, stick the bowl in the freezer for 5 minutes and go for it.

That's vegan?!  And paleo?!  Mouth-watering.  I know.  And it takes like two seconds to make.  So when a craving strikes, go make your single serving of fudge.  Or double the recipe if you'd like.  Heck, triple it for all I care.  Oh, and while you enjoy this guilt-free treat watch Rock of Ages.  You can thank me later.

Have an awesome week.  Keep it sassy.

Cinnamon Vanilla Coffee!

It's Wednesday a.k.a. Humpday a.k.a. TGI Almost Friday, which means you need a little pick-me-up to help you through the rest of the week.  We are going to share with you our recipe for Cinnamon Vanilla Coffee free of crap oils and artificial unpronounceable words.

This recipe is dairy-free, soy-free, vegan, and DELICIOUS.  With this coffee, it will be easy to make the transition from the "cream"er you think you can't live without.  I know.  I've been there.  Coffee-mate Coconut Creme was my comfort in a cup.  But, to tell you the truth, most of the creamer we buy from the store doesn't even contain cream.  What the heck?  That doesn't make sense at all, does it?

What you need:

Coffee.  I'm going to be honest.  My one cup of coffee usually contains two cups.  8 ounces just does not cut it for me.  Happy me = 16 oz. of coffee.  At least.  And I don't think it's just me. :)
Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk.  I put about 3-4 tablespoons into my coffee.
Pure Vanilla Extract.  I added two capfuls.  You should start with one so you can add more if you want more of a distinct vanilla flavor.
Cinnamon.  Start by adding 1/2 tablespoon at a time.  If that is not enough, you can always add more but you can't take away.  I start with 1 tablespoon but I have a cinnamon obsession.
Stevia.  Start with 1/2 a packet.  Too much could make your drink almost bitter.  You don't want that.  If you want it a little sweeter, add more.  You could probably substitute with honey, but it may overpower the flavor of the cinnamon and vanilla.

If your almond milk has been in the refrigerator you will probably need to warm your drink up a bit.  Try about 15 seconds in the microwave.

Enjoy your coffee!  Your body will thank you for switching :)

Happy Hump Day.  

Keep it sassy.

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45 Calorie Cinnamon Bun Smoothie

Does anyone else ever crave cinnamon rolls on a regular basis?  I always crave them because I never eat them. You know why I never eat them? Because when I want a cinnamon roll, I want the good kind.  Not the kind you buy from Kroger, but the kind you get from Cinnabon.  And one cinnamon roll from Cinnabon has 880 calories, 36 grams of fat, 17 grams of saturated fat, 127 grams of carbs, and 59 grams of sugar.  Holy crap.

THAT folks is why I never eat cinnamon rolls.

Lucky for you, today I have cured our cinnamon roll craving.  The Cinnamon Bun Smoothie is vegan with only 45 calories, 3 grams of fat, 2 carbs, and ZERO grams of sugar.  Best of all, it doesn't taste like cardboard!!  Yay!!

What you need:

1 cup of unsweetened vanilla almond milk
5-6 ice cubes
3 tsp of ground cinnamon
2 tsp of pure vanilla extract
1 packet of stevia
Blender

Put all ingredients into your blender and mix! SO easy. I had to throw my Cinnamon Roll Quest Bar in the picture too. Surprise, surprise: it is my favorite flavor in the All Natural Line. :)

Aside from being good for your waistline, this smoothie also has other health benefits. Cinnamon is SO, I repeat, SO good for you. Here is how:

1. Helps control blood sugar.
2. Antioxidant. Cinnamon is one of the top seven antioxidants in the world.
3. Reduce weight. Cinnamon may help reduce hunger pains and sugar cravings. YES PLEASE.
4. Prevent colds, sore throats, and coughs. Some people claim that at the first sign of a cold, drinking Cinnamon Tea may prevent the cold because of its antibacterial properties.

So next time you are craving an 880 calorie cinnamon bun, you have a 45 calorie alternative. And don't forget to thank yourself for two things: 1)not clogging your arteries and 2) not feeding yourself shit.

Until next time, keep it sassy.