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Yum! Mangoes. 

Mangoes have been called one of the most consumed fruits of the world. And no wonder. They are delicious–that’s why I’ve needed to include not my usual one, but two, recipes this month. They also have many health benefits. Rich in beta-carotene and zeaxanthin, they help treat and prevent eye disease, asthma, and cancer, while their fibre supports digestive and heart health. But don’t eat too many, as they create Heat in the body and can aggravate mouth ulcers.

Candy Cane Chocolate Coconut Cookies
Yields 10
I think that the author of this recipe is on to something huge here. Check out her blog Healthy.Happy.Life (http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/) for more amazing recipes. I passed on doing a cookie swap because I really didn't have time for it, but if I would have done it, this is the cookie I would have brought!
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176 calories
29 g
0 g
7 g
2 g
5 g
43 g
124 g
19 g
0 g
1 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
43g
Yields
10
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176
Calories from Fat 62
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g
11%
Saturated Fat 5g
27%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 124mg
5%
Total Carbohydrates 29g
10%
Dietary Fiber 2g
8%
Sugars 19g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A
0%
Vitamin C
6%
Calcium
3%
Iron
6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
  1. 3/4 cup oat flour
  2. 3/4 cup coconut sugar
  3. 1 tsp baking powder
  4. 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  5. 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
  6. 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
  7. 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  8. 1/2 tsp salt
  9. 1 1/2 Tbsp cold non-dairy milk
  10. 1/4 cup crushed candy cane
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  2. Combine oat flour, sugar, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl
  3. Fold in the vinegar, vanilla and coconut oil.
  4. Stir well until a thick crumbly dough forms.
  5. Fold in the cold non-dairy milk and candy cane pieces.
  6. The dough should thicken up as the cold liquid touches the coconut oil-infused dough.
  7. Lightly grease a baking sheet or use a baking cookie mat.
  8. Form small dough balls with your hands and press the balls into flat circles with your palms. (or roll out dough and use cookie cutters to make your own fun shapes!)
  9. Place on cookie sheet.
  10. Bake for 12-15 minutes (cook a bit longer if you like a crunchier cookie texture, less for soft and fudgy)
  11. Allow cookies to cool at least twenty minutes before serving. (not sure I will have the willpower to wait!)
Notes
  1. If you want to make your own oat flour, you can blend dry whole oats in a powerful blender.
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calories
176
fat
7g
protein
2g
carbs
29g
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Adapted from Healthy. Happy. Life
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Pumpkin Nut Butter
I chose cashews and sunflower seeds here, but you can choose other nuts and seeds, if you like.
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1265 calories
89 g
0 g
96 g
34 g
16 g
236 g
25 g
35 g
0 g
76 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
236g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1265
Calories from Fat 800
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 96g
147%
Saturated Fat 16g
80%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 32g
Monounsaturated Fat 44g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 25mg
1%
Total Carbohydrates 89g
30%
Dietary Fiber 13g
51%
Sugars 35g
Protein 34g
Vitamin A
0%
Vitamin C
2%
Calcium
14%
Iron
61%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
  1. 1 can of pureed pumpkin (make sure you choose a BPA-free can brand)
  2. 1 cup cashews
  3. 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
  4. 1-2 Tbsp honey (to your taste)
  5. 1 /2 tsp cinnamon
  6. 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
  1. I use a Vitamix, but you could use another high powered blender or food processor. Blend nuts into a powder. Then add other ingredients and mix until smooth.
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calories
1265
fat
96g
protein
34g
carbs
89g
more
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