Healthy Chocolate Chip Pie

OK I know you're all thinking healthy chocolate chip pie how is that possible? All I can say is, it is, and it's delicious. I wish I could take full credit for this recipe, but I found it in one of my favorite blogs Chocolate Covered Katie. I changed the original recipe a little bit by adding kale and avocado, and not using oil. You can find the original recipe here. This recipe is gluten free, vegan and delicious.  This would make a really delicious birthday cake or treat for little ones 12+ months.

Here's what you need:
1 can garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
1 to 2 handfuls organic kale
1/2 large avocado
1 cup organic quick cooking oats
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup organic applesauce
1/3 cup peanut butter
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350F. Put all ingredients (except chocolate chips) in a large food processor and blend until smooth. Add chocolate chips and stir. Spray a deep pie dish with cooking spray.  Pour batter into pie dish and bake for 45-50 minutes. The outside should be golden and crisp, while the inside should be  like a fudge texture. Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes and enjoy!

Vegan Banana Blueberry Kiwi Bread

I've been experimenting a lot with vegan snacks lately, and came up with this one last week.  It is SO yummy, and it's a great healthy snack for the whole family. This delicious snack is jam packed with omega 3s, antioxidants, and whole grains, potassium, fiber, and other vitamins and minerals essential for you and your little ones. This is for little ones who are ready for finger foods and Mommies and Daddies of all ages.

Here's what you need for one loaf:
1 1/3 cup stoneground whole wheat flour
3/4 cup flax meal
1/2 cup Trader Joe's organic apple & wild berry sauce
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 tsp salt
2 mashed bananas
1/3 cup organic blueberries
1 to 2 kiwis peeled and then chopped
1 tsp oil (I used canola)
2 tbsp flaxmeal mixed with  6 tbsp water (mix this in separate bowl)

Preheat oven to 350F. Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. Add the flax meal and water mixture and stir until smooth. Spray bread pan with cooking spray. Pour batter into pan and bake for 45 to 60 minutes (until you can stick a toothpick in and it comes out clean.) Let cool, slice and enjoy!