Healthy 6 Ingredient Granola Bars

Healthy 6 Ingredient Granola Bars

Amanda Elle
Snacks

You know how sometimes you have tons to say and then other times you don't have much to say at all? Today is one of those "not much to say at all" times and I'm not sure why. Instead of coming back to this at a later time with something witty to say, I decided to just keep it real.

It seems like all of the times that I want to sit down and write something great is a time where I am unable to do so. But when I have all the time in the world then all of my thoughts go out the window. I'm just going to roll with it though and let things happen as they do.

When making these granola bars I was thinking about the store bought granola bars that we know and love. I got to thinking about how there really aren't many bars that you can buy that have pistachios in them. That's really such a shame because pistachios are one of my favorite nuts. I love the counteracting flavors of the pistachios with the cinnamon and sweetness from the syrups. So into it.

Gooey Double Chocolate Brownies

Gooey Double Chocolate Brownies

Amanda Elle
Dessert

I love raw vegan desserts. So much. The first raw dessert that I made was way back in 2013. It was a brownie recipe and you can find it here. Looking back at those photos makes me cringe, but also makes me proud of how far I've come and super excited to see how much more I grow in the next 4 years.

It's easy to be hard on yourself and feel like your photos aren't good enough or you're not where you want to be in your projects. I use those feelings to fuel me towards improvement. I don't dwell on them because I know that I've come a long way and I'm sure you have too in whatever adventures you're on. Let's all look at where we're at currently and see it as a stepping stone instead of a deserted island of "not good enough." You're good enough, and so am I. Let's celebrate that with some brownies, shall we?

Chocolate Coconut Cashew Bars

Chocolate Coconut Cashew Bars

Amanda Elle
Dessert

I have been so hungry lately. You think that you want to be hungry all the time because then you get to eat more and who doesn't want to do that, right?! Wrong. Being hungry all the time is tough. I'm think it's because I've been amping up my activity levels lately and my metabolism knows it but I haven't been prepared for it.

I've solved that problem though with these chocolate coconut cashew bars. Made of simple, wholesome ingredients. No added sugars, which is important to me right now. These bars are packed full of healthy fats and proteins to keep you moving and grooving at your full potential. I've been keeping a container of them in the fridge and grabbing one whenever I head out the door because you never know where you'll be when hunger strikes!

Removing Sugar From My Diet - Diet Update

Removing Sugar From My Diet - Diet Update

Amanda Elle

It's been a while since we've talked diets. What I mean by "diets" is what foods I'm currently eating. There's no dieting here on Create N Plate. But things have changed quite a bit with what I've been eating lately due to my never ending digestive struggles. I want to share all about it because what better place to talk about digestion issues than on the internet for anyone to see!? It's no secret that I've been struggling lately though. I've mentioned it here and on Instagram but I figured that it's time to sit down and have a little chat all about it.

Vegan Almond Butter Cups

Vegan Almond Butter Cups

Amanda Elle
Dessert, Snacks

It's no secret that chocolate is my jam. It's been a while since I've made my own and I figured that it's about time to change that.

More healthy fats popping up in my diet lately. A very good thing, I believe. I want to do a whole post on digestion soon, when I can type again. My finger got into a fight with a knife the other day and the knife won. Let's just all take a moment to be grateful that the tip of my finger is still attached because it sure was a close one. Anyways, digestion post. Stay tuned for that; but to sum it up really quick lets just say that I've been making some changes and I have more that I want to make to try and get my body working properly. Ah, life.

On to the important topic of the day; almond butter cups. All natural ingredients that are good for your body and soul. Mmm. Simple to make. You can have a batch made in 30 minutes, no problem. Probably best for those of us living in cooler climates if you want to take them places. But still a great snack to grab out of the fridge for the lucky ones living in warm places too. And on that note; let's get to it.

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