Healthy Cookie Cake Mini Pies

I made these sweet treats to celebrate Scott's birthday. Well, that was really just an excuse to make them. I was going to make our Chocolate Chip Cookies but wanted something thicker and more cake-like. These definitely hit the spot! They are easily made gluten free as well by using gluten free oats and oat flour. Get ready for this...I made these so that they would only be two servings! Feel free to share them with someone and not feel guilty about eating half the cookies!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup organic garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup gluten free quick cooking oats
• 1/3 cup gluten free oat flour
• 1 whole organic egg
• 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 1/2 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
• 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup + 1 Tbsp Stevia in the raw (or more, if you prefer sweeter)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 4 squares dark chocolate (or more, if you want), broken into pieces

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees

2. Add all ingredients, excluding dark chocolate, to a food processor and process until ingredients are blended

3. Once blended, stir in dark chocolate

4. Coat muffin tins with coconut oil or use muffin liners and add batter

5. Bake for 18-22 minutes

6. Allow to cool and enjoy!

P.S. We think these are even better after they are placed in the refrigerator for a few hours!

- Scott and Whitney

Healthy, Protein-Packed Hot Chocolate

We had a cold snap here in Georgia where all I wanted was hot chocolate. I'm pretty picky about hot chocolate too so it took me quite a few tries to get this one to where I would "approve" but I definitely think I hit the nail on the head, if I can say so myself! This will warm you up and also provide you with the protein you need. It's perfect as a "snack" during the day, maybe after breakfast or even right before bed while you are relaxing! You can't go wrong with this one! Try it and let us know what you think!

HEALTHY, PROTEIN-PACKED HOT CHOCOLATE

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 1 tsp cocoa powder
• 2 small scoops stevia
• 1/4 cup liquid egg whites
• 1 packet TLS vanilla whey protein powder {If you are interested in ordering this product email us at thegang@heandsheeatclean.com and we can also send you a free Shake & Bake Recipe eBook!}

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients, excluding almond milk. Blend together using a hand blender. You can use a regular blender but because there isn't much liquid it will be more difficult so I suggest a hand blender/frother or even combining by hand mixing.

2 Heat almond milk over medium heat until it starts boiling (Be careful as it will overflow quickly!)

3. Add hot almond milk to blended ingredients and stir to combine

Enjoy!

- Whitney

Eat Clean Recipe: Four Ingredient Peanut Butter Protein Fudge

We know the picture does not do this justice but this is an AMAZING treat. I called it "fudge" because that is the best way to describe the taste although mine didn't last long enough in the freezer to reach the exact consistency of fudge. ;-) You will absolutely love this peanut butter treat that is packed with protein! Best of all...it's only FOUR INGREDIENTS!

FOUR INGREDIENT PROTEIN FUDGE

Ingredients:

• 2 packets TLS vanilla whey protein
• 4 Tbsp natural almond or peanut butter
• 1 Tbsp honey
• 3-4 Tbsp almond milk

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients

2. Line bottom of pan with parchment paper. Pour batter into pan.

3. Place in freezer until fudge is desired consistency.

Makes 2 Servings

Enjoy!

- Whitney