Twix Cups but Healthy!

Cookie Base:

1.25 cup almond flour

2 tbsp maple syrup

2 tbsp coconut oil melted

1 tsp vanilla

.25 tsp salt

Date Caramel:

10 soft medjool dates

.25 cup peanut butter (make sure to use single ingredient peanut butter)

2 tbsp coconut oil

1 tbsp maple syrup

3 tbsp hot water

Chocolate Top:

.3 cup coconut oil

.5 cup cacao powder

2 tbsp maple syrup

salt flakes 

Mix all cookie base ingredients in a bowl until well combined and clumps together.  Divide into mini muffin trays (silicone trays make it easier to remove once finished) and press each lump down until flat and compressed.  Bake at 350F for 8 mins.  Remove from oven to cool.   

Blend up all date caramel ingredients until smooth.  Scoop about 1 tsp of caramel on top each cookie base and smooth out.

Melt coconut oil in microwave or double boiler.  Whisk in cacao powder and maple syrup until smooth, making sure to strain the cacao to remove clumps first.  Spoon over caramel so it covers completely.  Sprinkle with salt flakes.  Last step is to freeze for 1 hour before popping treats out of the muffin tins. 

Makes 2 dozen

Gluten-free and refined sugar free, vegan.

  

Pierogi Casserole (Angelah's Creation)

5 large potatoes, peeled and cubed

1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup butter

1 lb bacon, diced

1 onion, chopped

6 cloves garlic, minced

1 package lasagna noodles (can use ready bake)

2 cups cottage cheese

2 cups shredded old cheddar cheese

salt and pepper to taste

1 cup sour cream

1 bunch chopped fresh chives

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Place the potatoes in a large pot with water to cover over high heat. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender. Remove from heat, drain, then combine with the milk and 6 tablespoons of butter, mash and set aside.

Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute the bacon, onion and garlic in the butter for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the bacon is fully cooked.

Cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions and cool under running water.  (Skip this step if using ready bake.)

Follow layering instructions below.

Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Serve with sour cream and chopped fresh chives.

 

First layer and second layer:

1 layer noodles

1/2 of mashed potatoes

1/2 of cottage cheese

1/3 of cheddar

Third layer:

1 layer noodles

Bacon, butter, onion and garlic mixture

Last 1/3 of cheese

Season with salt and pepper