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    • Vegan Coffee Fudge

      Posted at 5:35 AM by Brittany, on April 11, 2014

      Remember this post I posted a few weeks ago, when I attempted to make some fudge? I ended that post with a simple request: please share with me a delicious vegan fudge recipe. Well, my request was granted by the fabulous Brandi over at The Vegan 8.

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      I’ve been in love with Brandi’s blog for a while now, but never attempted any of her recipes despite how amazing they all look! Simple, but delicious recipes with 8 ingredients or less? Count me in. Brandi shared with me her 3 ingredient fudge recipe, and while this recipe looked perfect as it was, I decided it needed one more ingredient.

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      Vegan Coffee Fudge

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      Ingredients:

      • 1 heaping cup semisweet vegan chocolate chips
      • 1/2 cup solidified coconut butter
      • 1 tsp vanilla extract
      • 1.5 tblsp fresh ground UN-brewed coffee beans*
      • Sea salt to sprinkle on top

      *Make sure your coffee is not only freshly ground, but also freshly purchased. Old coffee has minimal flavor.

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      Directions:

      1. Line a baking pan with wax paper and set aside. The dimensions will depend on how thick/wide you want your fudge. I used an 8×6 pan, because that’s what I had.
      2. Using a double boiler melt your chocolate chips and stir until smooth. Then stir in the coconut butter, vanilla, and 1 tblsp ground coffee. Stir until melted and well combined.
      3. Pour mixture into your pan, and smooth out with a spatula. Mix your remaining ground coffee with some sea salt (about 1 tsp, depending on how salty you like things) and sprinkle generously on top of the fudge mixture.
      4. Place into your fridge to set for a couple hours. Or if you’re impatient like I am, place into the freezer for less wait time.
      5. When ready to consume, set out on your counter to soften for about 30 minutes.

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      These…are…unreal. SO epic and delicious. I am amazed. I ate enough coffee fudge to power me through a non stop spin class, and that class justified every bite I took. If you are looking for an easy vegan fudge, make these. You won’t be able to stop with just one.

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      Q: Coffee flavored treats yay or nay? Ohhh HELL yay!

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      | 53 Comments Tagged Chocolate, Dessert, Fudge, Recipe, Treat, Vegan
    • Jumbled Mind

      Posted at 9:52 AM by Brittany, on April 1, 2014

      Oh hey there, remember me? I contemplated blogging while away on my east coast adventures, and as you can see I decided not to blog…at all. The mini break was amazing, but the only downside is that I have ALL THIS STUFF I want to share. I don’t even know where to begin, and my mind is a jumbled mess. I’ll just start at the beginning and the end.

      Upon arrival in DC I was in need of a feast. Let’s be real though…when am I NOT in need of a feast? Megan and I met up with Sarah at this immensely eclectic diner called Paper Moon. I was so overstimulated with things to look at I felt like I had ADD..in a good way.

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      I wanted to take a green leg home with me for my wall, but figured airport security would take me into questioning. The inside was just as bizarre, and the food was fantastic.

      Traveling sure is tough.

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      Oh hey there hummus, thanks for coming to the party in my mouth.

      We chatted running, life, and had a wonderful time. I love bloggers!

      Such flattering lighting.

      Such flattering lighting.

      Later in the week Megan and I visited a coffee shop that had a similar vibe. I had my coffee with a cat, no big deal. I adore local coffee shops! The coffee was delicious too…I love coffee.

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      The final hurrah before my trek back home was another feast, but this time I earned it. I set out to run 4-5 miles, and ended up running 8 miles. I blame/thank Megan for that.

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      This path was gorgeous, and I can see why it’s so popular. The torrential down pour that caused snot to drip from my face, and gave me the look of a lost rat made me feel at home. DC blessed me with some gorgeous weather. The best part was that long miles = food.

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      This place was PACKED. I’m talking a 40 minute wait. I was getting so hangry I just about ate the books right off the wall. It was worth the wait though, and my burger/brownie was to.die.for. I also had the pleasure of meeting Nikki, and she was simply wonderful!

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      Scratch made vegan burger and oh look, more sweet taters.

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      Topped with soy ice cream.

      Topped with soy ice cream.

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      A perfect vegan meal, with two lovely ladies. I couldn’t have asked for a better last day in the DC area. I have two other blogger meet ups, including a wedding that will be hard to top, a mountain adventure, and exploring new cities still to share. I’m already planning my next trip! I’m also ready to sign up for another half marathon after that 8 miler!

      Q: WHAT HAVE I MISSED IN YOUR LIVES!?!

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      | 44 Comments Tagged Bloggers, Chocolate, DC, Food, Run, Running, Vegan
    • Double Chocolate Cocoa Melts

      Posted at 3:58 AM by Brittany, on March 17, 2014

      For the past few months, I’ve had a jar of coconut butter staring at me each time I open my pantry. I go into that pantry around 4 times a day, do the math..that’s a lot of stares.

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      Yeah…this guy.

      It took some time, but I finally figured out what I wanted to make. Something rich, something creamy, something chocolate! This recipe took some twists and turns, but I finally settled on something worth posting. I started out making these…

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      …but quickly decided they needed some help. I love coconut oils and butters, but the flavor is VERY strong. The texture of these fudge squares was perfect, but the flavor..too strong. There is only one flavor I’ve been completely successful with when it comes to toning down the almost overwhelming flavor of the coconut, and it just so happens to be a classic flavor.

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      Chocolate has a way of covering up the coconut flavor like nothing else! This experiment reminded me of the time I tried to get wild using coconut oil in a vanilla frosting, but was reminded why I always go with chocolate. I still haven’t figured out how to make it work!

      Double Chocolate Cocoa Melts

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      • 1 cup softened/melted coconut butter (should be well combined, soak your jar in hot water and stir well before adding to the mix)
      • 1/2 cup almond butter
      • 1 tsp vanilla
      • 2 tblsp maple syrup
      • 3 tblsp unsweetened dark cocoa powder
      • 2 tblsp tiny dark chocolate chips
      • handful of large dark chocolate chips

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      Instructions

      1. Combine coconut butter, almond butter, vanilla, and maple syrup into a sauce pan and stir until well combined.
      2. Once combined add in the cocoa powder, stir, and then add in the tiny chocolate chips.
      3. Heat on low until the chocolate chips are melted into the mix.
      4. Once combined, pour into a wax paper lined 8×8 (or something similar) dish and sprinkle (as many as you want) the large chocolate chips on top.
      5. Place dish into the freezer until hardened.
      6. Enjoy!

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      Not only do you get to satisfy your sweet craving with these rich and smooth melts, they’re JAM packed full of HEALTHY fats AND minerals from the cocoa. Sure, there is some sugar in the chocolate chips/maple syrup..but we can just highlight the benefits! 😉 Besides, these are SO rich, you’ll be completely satisfied with just one square. I know..who am I!

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      OK, maybe I eat two at a time…

      Q: Do you have a good vegan fudge recipe?! Send me the link!

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      | 52 Comments Tagged Chocolate, Recipe, Vegan
    • Mango Banana Smoothie

      Posted at 5:35 AM by Brittany, on March 5, 2014

      I like to visit Costco AT LEAST once every week and a half, sometimes every week. When I go I have a list, and I rarely deviate from it. I buy my produce in bulk because I eat enough of it to be confused with a growing teenage boy. Costco = happy wallet.

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      Normally when I walk down the candy/chocolate/cookie/junk aisle, I don’t have to worry because everything is jam packed with milk chocolate, and other fun ingredients I can’t pronounce. This makes it easy to stay away from them. However, once in a while I am surprised by a vegan friendly treat that almost literally jumps out at me.

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      The bag is nearly empty because I flew through it in like…a couple days. I needed an alternative to these enrobed (I just need to use this word, it sounds slightly scandalous) mangoes, and it just so happens that I’ve been obsessing over a random smoothie creation with only 3 simple ingredients (water doesn’t count.) Don’t let the ingredients fool you..this smoothie tastes like a creamy dessert. I was mind blown.

      Mango Banana Smoothie

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      Ingredients

      • 1 overripe/frozen banana (the key is to let your banana get REALLY ripe, and then freeze.)
      • 1 HEAPING cup (about 16 pieces) frozen organic mangoes
      • 1/4 cup vanilla almond milk
      • 1/4 cup water

      Directions

      1. Let your banana and mangoes sit out for 20-30 minutes until they are soft, but still frozen. If you want to pre-peel your banana feel free, I leave the peel on until I’m ready to use it. I know my banana is thawed enough when I can easily peel it.
      2. Pour your ingredients into a high speed blender starting with the liquids.
      3. Blend until smooth.

      I don’t think smoothies ever really need a “recipe” and I feel a bit silly posting this as one, but this is for those of you that thrive off of precision. For realllll though, mangoes are naturally so thick and creamy that this smoothie tastes so much like a dessert. The only thing missing is some chocolate…

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      Problem solved. A wonderful pairing for these brownies. This smoothie has become a daily occurrence, and I am one step closer to being ready for spring!

      Q: Do you like tropical smoothies? I used to be a berry smoothie fanatic, but I am now a tropical believer! 

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      | 45 Comments Tagged Chocolate, Recipe, Smoothie, Vegan
    • Wanderer

      Posted at 3:58 AM by Brittany, on March 3, 2014

      I like to wander. I find it calming, peaceful, and the best way to discover new places. Last week I took one of my days off and headed to Seattle to wander. I’ve been to Seattle handfuls of times, but always with a purpose. This was one of the first times I went with no plan, and I went all by myself. It also happened to be the first sunny day in weeks.

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      I got about 4 blocks from the ferry dock when I decided to stop for lunch.

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      This picture was meant to capture my lunch date..with myself. Empty seat in front of me. It was awesome.

      This picture was meant to capture my lunch date..with myself. Empty seat in front of me. It was awesome.

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      After I face planted this “chicken” sandwich, I walked..and walked..and walked some more. The weather put me in such a fabulous mood, I turned left, then right, then left again.

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      No matter how many times I have been to Seattle I almost always venture to Pike Place, just to wander some more. It was a slow day at the market, and sadly the vegan scone I had my heart set on was gone. I have been wanting to try this scone for a while now.

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      Just when I thought my luck ran out after missing my opportunity with the scone, I wandered my way across the street from a place I had JUST seen on Cooking Channels show Unique Sweets (which I happen to be obsessed with.) I was sure they wouldn’t have any vegan chocolate, but I had to go in just to see what the hype was all about!

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      The super tiny, smaller than a quarter sized truffles were $2..EACH. NO WAY. I was just about to walk out after reading milk chocolate, salted caramel labels when I saw this…

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      4 minutes and $4 later I walked out with the most expensive piece of chocolate I’ve ever purchased. I blame my missed scone opportunity, and the fact that this place was on TV.

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      I’m trying to live my life on the edge these days, and spending $4 on this tiny bar of chocolate is completely wild and crazy. The presentation was gorgeous, well done Fran.

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      The story behind this store is exceptional quality products, from only the top chocolate producing countries. Fran’s passion for chocolate is like my passion for coffee, I dig it. Oh, and the verdict on my pistachio, toasted hazelnut, dark chocolate from Madagascar bar?

      Meh. It went well with my morning coffee, and had rich cocoa notes at the end of my bite, but it wasn’t worth $4 that’s for sure! I think I’ll stick to my $4 cupcakes.

      Q: Would you buy expensive food if it were on Food Network or Cooking Channel? Yes…yes I would.  

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      | 46 Comments Tagged Adventure, Chocolate, Seattle, Vegan, Veggie Grill
    • Double Chocolate Banana Brownies

      Posted at 5:25 AM by Brittany, on February 28, 2014

      I read a lot of blogs, but only a handful of them are vegan blogs. I read running blogs, I read lifestyle blogs, I read random adventure blogs, and I read carnivorous steak eating blogs…I don’t discriminate! With that said, I rarely make any recipes posted on the blogs I read because while they may look good, they are definitely not plant based.

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      Some recipes are easy to veganize, and others not so much.  When I’m inspired by a recipe I love turning it into my own, but once in a while it’s nice to let someone else do most of the work. I found a recipe on one of my go to blogs that I knew I just had to make. Only one small tweak was necessary in order to make this a Brittany approved recipe. 003a

      She called them muffins, I call them brownies. These are so simple, but SO delicious. With a prep time of no more than 5 minutes, there is no reason not to make these! Unless you don’t like bananas or chocolate, but in that case we can’t be friends. Kidding..kind of.

      Double Chocolate Banana Brownies

      Inspired by Amanda @ runningwithspoons

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      Ingredients  

      (these will be listed in the order I think works best in your blender)

      • 1 tsp vanilla
      • 1 ripe medium sized banana
      • 1 flax egg (1 tblsp fresh ground flax seed + 3 tblsp water)
      • 1/2 cup creamy almond butter ( self ground would not work here )
      • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
      • 1/4 cup raw honey (sub maple syrup for a true vegan recipe)
      • 2 tblsp fresh ground flax seed
      • 1 tsp baking soda
      • 1/4 cup chocolate chips & then some to top

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      Directions

      1. Preheat your oven to 375F. Spray or line a muffin tin with 9 spots, and set aside. OR pour entire batter into an 8 x 8 pan for more of a “brownie” look.

      2. In your high speed blender or food processor combine the vanilla, banana, and flax egg and pulse until combined. Then add the remaining ingredients (except for the chocolate chips) in the order listed. Use the same measuring cup for the cocoa powder and the honey, the cocoa powder will coat the sides of the cup and the honey will slide right into your blender. Like magic. Blend until well combined, and then fold in the chips by hand.

      3. Pour batter evenly into the 9 spaces prepped. Don’t get overzealous or your brownies will be huge. I learned this the hard way.

      4. Bake for 10-15 minutes until the tops of your brownies spring back to the touch, or a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes after removing from the oven.

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      These are bursting with chocolate/banana flavor, and the texture is perfect. Soft yet sturdy and holds its shape. To see the original recipe, and Amanda’s amazing photos, click here. This recipe is one of my new favorites! As if they weren’t decadent enough on their own, try pairing with some vanilla coconut ice cream for an out of this word experience.

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      Q: Do you make recipes off of the blogs you read? Very rarely!

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      | 55 Comments Tagged Brownies, Chocolate, Recipe
    • Enjoy Life: Dark Chocolate Morsels

      Posted at 8:29 AM by Brittany, on February 6, 2014

      When Enjoy Life Foods messaged me and asked if I’d like to try and review their new dark chocolate morsels I didn’t have to think twice. This is the sixth product review I’ve done for ELF, and just like everything else I’ve tried, these morsels are delicious.

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      I had to try them by the handful because, well…because I had to.

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      Once I knew they were rich and decadent on their own, I wanted to try them in a tried and true recipe. SO, I made my coffee energy bites that I am obsessed with and added 1/2 cup of these chocolate morsels for an extra special treat. They were delicious.

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      I promise these are the last photos of coffee energy bites you’ll see for a while. I think…

      Next, I wanted to make a chocolate treat that started as brownies, then turned to muffins, and then turned to breakfast pucks. The texture and density changed throughout the baking process so much that I couldn’t call these a brownie or a muffin. They are gluten free, dairy free, and almost sugar free (the only sugar in these are from the chocolate morsels, giving each chocolate puck about 2.5G of sugar.) Boy oh boy were they tasty.

      Don’t let the word breakfast fool you, these are rich and pair perfectly with a scoop of ice cream for a decadent dessert. Otherwise, the flax seed, coconut oil, and nutrient packed GF flour make these an acceptable breakfast bite on the go.

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      • 1/2 cup coconut oil
      • 1/2 cup xylitol
      • 2 large flax eggs (2 tbsp flaxseed + 6 Tbsp water)
      • 1 tsp vanilla extract
      • 3/4 tsp baking powder
      • 1/4 tsp sea salt
      • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
      • 3/4 cup all purpose GF flour
      • 1/3 cup Enjoy Life dark chocolate morsels

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      1. Preheat oven to 350F and spray 7-8 standard-sized muffin tins with cooking spray.
      2. Prepare flax eggs in a small bowl and let rest for 5 minutes.
      3. Melt coconut oil on the stove. Then stir in the flax egg, xylitol, vanilla, baking powder, salt and cocoa powder. Lastly, add the flour, then the chocolate morsels.
      4. Scoop batter evenly into 7-8 muffin tins until 3/4 full, and bake for 22-26 minutes, or until the breakfast pucks start to pull away from the sides and they spring back to the touch. Be careful not to overcook or they will get crumbly. Remove from oven and let rest in the tin for 5 minutes before removing to cool completely on a plate or rack.

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      I love the visible flakes of flax seed in these. I use a flax and ancient grain GF flour mix that is a 1 for 1 swap, meaning I don’t have to use my brain while baking. The ingredients in the flour alone are enough to set your day up for success! I found this amazing flour at Costco!

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      I tend to be a terrible judge when it comes to my baked goods, and can be a bit harsh on myself, but I shared these with my coworker and she loved them. I will eat just about anything, but have high expectations for my treats, so it was nice to know they passed the civilian (non limited eaters) test! While these tasted fine alone, I enjoyed them with a scoop of the cookie dough ice cream I had from my waffle creation. I had to finish it off somehow!

      Q: Are you too harsh on yourself when judging the food you make? Guilty!

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      | 54 Comments Tagged Chocolate, Enjoy Life, Recipe, Review, Vegan
    • 10 Minute Fudge Pie

      Posted at 8:14 AM by Brittany, on December 27, 2013

      With a need for dessert and drool in my mouth, I needed a recipe that wouldn’t add weight to my south. High in protein and all made from scratch, a pie from the heavens would soon be my match. A secret ingredient that was sure to fool all, a fudge like texture to make your knees buckle and fall. Sinful, and decadent, and well worth the wait, Christmas dinner was good, but dessert was like fate. 

      The last two and a half weeks I didn’t eat any sugary cookies, candy, or cakes. As crazy as that sounds it wasn’t all that hard, and it was more than worth it for the decadent pie I made for Christmas dessert. This was the easiest pie I have ever made…ever.

      I had so much success with my pumpkin pie I knew it was time to try something similar, but with chocolate. This pie is so rich you won’t need more than one slice! Not only does this pie not need to be baked (nope, not even the crust) it literally took me around 10 minutes to throw together once I had all my ingredients set up! Talk about a perfect last minute dessert idea!! NO one will know you didn’t slave for hours with this beauty. My favorite part – FIVE ingredients, and 36G of protein! Have your pie AND eat it too!

      10 Minute Fudge Pie

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      • 12.5 oz sprouted tofu
      • 2 tsp cocoa powder
      • 1 tsp vanilla
      • 2 tablespoons almond milk
      • pinch of salt
      • 1 2/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips (to tone down the richness, use 1 1/3 C)

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      Mix your tofu, cocoa powder, vanilla, milk, and salt in a blender or food processor. Once mixed, pour into a large bowl. Melt your chocolate chips in a heat safe bowl on the stove, or in a microwave. Once chips are melted pour into the bowl with your other mixed ingredients and fold together until well combined.

      Once well combined pour out onto your pie crust. I’m a crust lover, and I made a graham cracker crust that was even easier than the pie filling! I used an entire box of GF graham crackers, which was a total of 8oz. You can do the math for that…

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      These are what I used.

      Graham Cracker Crust (GF)

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      • 8oz graham crackers
      • 3 tblsp almond milk

      Blend your graham crackers in a blender or food processor until powder like. Then add your milk and blend until combined. Once combined, pour into your pie dish and push the crust out onto the sides, make sure you push firmly. This is ready to use immediately.

      Once your fudge pie is poured onto your crust stick the pie into the fridge for at least 4 hours. The longer it stays in the fridge, the firmer it will be.

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      I barely had enough patience to take these photos, hence the lack of quality. Pie before pictures this time! This pie was so durable, a hefty slice made it all the way to Arizona with me! I was able to share this with my family in the desert. I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas, and if you don’t celebrate I hope you had a wonderful Wednesday. My house was full of love and joy, and of course GREAT food!

      Q: Who wants to face plant into this pie with me?

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      | 60 Comments Tagged Chocolate, Christmas, Pie, Recipe
    • Enjoy Life: Decadent Bars

      Posted at 7:16 AM by Brittany, on October 21, 2013

      I love to bake. I love shopping for the ingredients, I love the process of mixing things together, and most of all I love to eat what I have created. I don’t buy a lot of baked goods at the store because most of them contain dairy, and are full of things that remind me of pets and anti freeze fluid- tastes good, but eventually kills you. Oreo’s are an exception…

      One company that has continued to impress me with their baked goods is Enjoy Life Foods. In fact, I have a box of their snicker-doodle cookies hiding in my cupboard for my morning coffee pairing. I have reviewed some of their products before, but the last two reviews weren’t for baked goods, which just proves how versatile Enjoy Life products are. SO YUM!

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      One of the best sights in the world.

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      I was asked to try the four new decadent chewy bars and review them. All opinions listed below are my own, and while I did get these bars for free, I was not compensated for this review. Let’s start with my least favorite two of the group.

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      I opened this one first, because my mood decided this would be the best one. I was sadly disappointed and didn’t think this tasted much like a cinnamon bun at all. In fact I didn’t think it tasted much like cinnamon even. It wasn’t terrible, but I wouldn’t buy it.

      Cherry Cobbler

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      I didn’t like this one at all. I don’t know what else to say about it..I just didn’t like it.  

      Now for the two I LOVED.

      Chocolate Sunbutter

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      I gave up on sunflower seed butter after overdoing it a few years ago. This was a nice welcome back snack to the world of sunbutter. This was DELICIOUS and tasted JUST as the name implied..chocolate shell with a creamy sunbutter filling. Two thumps up.

      S’mores

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      BOOM. This was my favorite one. Are you shocked? I wasn’t either..chocolate and more chocolate..yes please. I wouldn’t say this tasted just like a campfire gathering with marshmallows and crunchy graham crackers, but it was SO good. Two thumbs and one big toe UP UP UP! I would buy this one again, TOMORROW!

      I would recommend this company to anyone, but specifically to those with allergies or dietary restrictions. All of these products are free of: wheat, dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, egg, soy, fish, and shellfish. These are also a great healthier option for kids (or kids with allergies) as a quick snack! If you’re interested in trying these decadent bars, enter the code: DECBLOG10 at checkout for 10% off your first order!! WHOO DISCOUNTS!

      Q: Which of these four bars sounds the best to you?

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      | 47 Comments Tagged Chocolate, Enjoy Life, Review
    • Sharing is Caring

      Posted at 7:43 AM by Brittany, on October 7, 2013

      When I try to explain my blog friendships to my real life friends I feel a bit awkward. It’s hard to explain and I can tell some of my “real life” friends think I am crazy, and that it’s weird to develop such close bonds with people that I have never physically met. The funny thing about it is that I feel closer with some of my blog friends than I do with my real life friends..go figure. One blog friend I did happen to meet was Megan, and I adore her.

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      Oh look…goodies in the mail from Megan!

      Ohh but there is more.

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      I absolutely LOVE maple leaves. They are the epitome of fall, and sometimes I even think about getting a maple leaf tattoo. Such a gorgeous leaf. MAPLE LEAF COOKIES HERE I COME! I couldn’t get over how cute the little owls were.

      Plus a pumpkin delicious candle for my romantic solo dinners.

      Plus a pumpkin delicious candle for my romantic solo dinners.

      I love sharing goodies with my real life friends, but I SO wish I could share them with my blog babes!! I’m sure I could mail some of the baked goods I create, but I never know if they will hold up during transport. I made a delicious treat that is worthy of sharing with all my blog friends, if only we could have a huge blogger party in my living room! A combination of three delicious elements all in one created this delicious masterpiece. I saw a photo of this on Pinterest, and I just HAD to recreate it myself.

      Chocolate Dipped Cookie Dough Pretzel Bites

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      For the cookie dough:

      • 3/4 cup brown sugar
      • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
      • 1/4 tsp. vanilla
      • 1/4 cup almond milk
      • 1 cup flour
      • Pinch salt
      • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

      Mix everything together in a medium sized bowl. I added the dry ingredients together first, and then the wet, but you can add it all in any order. You may need to add a bit more milk also.

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      Once the dough is complete spoon small scoops onto your pretzels and then smoosh another pretzel on top. Then dip into melted chocolate and place onto wax paper. Place finished sandwiches into the fridge for 20 minutes.

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      • The chocolate chips in the dough got in the way at times when trying to sandwich two pretzels together. You don’t need the chips because you are dipping these into chocolate. Next time I will leave the chocolate chips out.
      • The pretzels will get soggy from the moisture in the cookie dough, so these are best eaten within a few hours of being made. Good treat for a (blogger) party. If making for a small group, half the cookie dough recipe (or use your own dough recipe) because my cookie dough made over 20 pretzel bites.
      • These were do delicious I died and was reborn 7 times while eating them. SO GOOD.

      Chocolate, cookie dough, AND pretzels..that’s what I call a triple threat. The salt from the pretzels added the perfect balance to all the sweet! Go make these, they are easy!

      Q: Are you a fan of the salt/sweet combo? YES YES YES!

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      | 73 Comments Tagged Bloggers, Chocolate, Recipe
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