I have recently started researching and using more superfood powders. While there might be a bit pricy they tend to last a long time. I used them mostly to add them to my smoothies as well as with overnight oats recipes. They are the perfect healthy addition.

I started working at the beginning of September so every single weekend I plan my meals for the week. Breakfast always consist of some sort of overnight oat recipe so have to make sure I change the flavor from week to week.

When I make overnight oats, I always make enough to last for the whole week, especially enough to have for the kids and myself. The apple pie flavor I made last week didn’t last that much, it was plain sensational  however this flavor is equally as good.

For this Superfood chocolate overnight oats I use some superfood powders:

1. Baobab:  Rich in vitamin C and believed to have antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-oxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties.
2. Carob: Great source of antioxidants, high in fiber and calcium and helps relieve diarrhea
3. Maca: Enhances energy, stamina, athletic performance, and memory, increases libido and infertility.
4. Lucuma: Packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants. Is a low GI sweetener.
5. Cacao nibs: Mood enhancer, high in fiber, antioxidants, magnesium, potassium and iron.

All these powders I get online. I have a monthly subscription so I always make sure I never run out. Having a well stock pantry is a must for me.

There are other superfood powders I have purchased that I also add to my smoothies. I will make a recipe and share them with you as well. They are truly the bomb.

Anyways, if you haven’t tried to make overnight oats yet I urge you to give it a go, there are plain sensational.

Superfood chocolate overnight oats

Miryam's Original Recipe

Yield: 16 servings

Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 16 oz gluten rolled oats
• 32 oz nut milk
• 1/3  cup maple syrup
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup chia seeds
• 1/4 cup cacao nibs
• 1/2 cup organic peanut butter
• 1 cup hazelnuts, chopped
• 2 tbsp carob powder
• 2 tbsp baobab powder
• 2 tbsp lucuma powder
• 2 tbsp maca powder

Toppings

• Fresh strawberries
• Cacao nibs
• Unsweetened shredded coconut
• Hazelnuts, chopped

Directions:

In large mixing bowl mix all the ingredients. You may need a bit more milk if you like. I prefer mine a bit more liquid like than pudding consistency so I added more. Place mixture in the refrigerator overnight. You make start eating it the next morning.

This recipe will keep in your refrigerator covered in a glass container for up to 1 week. You can also add any other type of nuts you may like.

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From start to finish this crisp prep will be done in just about 15 minutes. Then all you have to do is bake it. I used pecan for the nuts because that is what I had on hand but you can use whatever nuts you prefer. Walnuts and hazelnuts will go great with it.

Sometimes I even make two batches. I leave one already unbake ready to go in the freezer and when I am ready I just bake it for an extra 15 minutes.

I always consume this gluten free apple pecan crisp either for a dessert/snack and sometimes even for breakfast. Mostly always I use maple syrup to sweetened my desserts. I tend to add a bit lower than what recipes called for. I really don’t like super sweet desserts so baking at home allows me to control the sweetness of them.

Well, not much to say about this super simple, easy and tasty gluten free apple pecan crisp. My kids can’t get enough each time I make it. It is one of their favorite desserts. If you make it let me know. I hope you like it as much as we do.

If you are also looking for other crisp versions make sure you visit this link. I am sure you will find many others that you may like to try.

Next time I make this gluten free apple pecan crisp I will add some maple bourbon to the apples. It give the dessert an amazing flavor.

Enjoy!

Gluten free apple pecan crisp

Miryam's original recipe

Yield: 8 servings

Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs apples, cut into chunks
• 1 tbsp arrowroot powder or cornstarch
• 3 cups quick cooking oats (GF), or old fashioned rolled oats (GF)
• 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1  cup pecans, chopped
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 cup shredded coconut, optional

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

In a large 9x13 dish add the chopped apples. Add the arrowroot powder and combine with the apples.

In your stand mixer or large mixing bowl and the rest of the ingredients. Combine until the mixture comes together. The batter should come together nicely. If you need a tad more maple syrup you can add more.

Top the apples with the mixture. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the mixture starts to brown.

Serve as desired.

For other crisp versions visit this link. I am sure you will find some other good ideas!

NOTE: You can use any type of oats however just make sure the mixture comes together nicely before you bake it. Sometimes I add some more maple syrup or coconut oil if needed. Old fashioned rolled oats may absorb more moisture since they are bigger.

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This gluten free caramel apple tart was just simply the bomb. I think one of my favorite tart I have made. It wasn’t extremely sweet which is what I enjoyed the most and I didn’t bother to peel the apples either because I like to have the fiber that provides.

You can use any type of apples you like and you can also peel them. It will take you more time though since not peeling the apples saves you some time.

I believe you make this tart with other types of fruits such as pears and peaches. Perhaps next time I will make one of each.

If you guys want to make these awesome apple caramel tart make sure you visit my friends at Nuts.com You will be able to shop and purchase any other healthy ingredients you may need for your cooking and baking such as nuts, dried fruits, grains, flours, pasta and much more so make sure you browse around.

If you are looking for a gluten free tart version I really recommend making this one. Super easy, healthier and not that sweet at all.

Enjoy!

This recipe is sponsored by Nuts.com The opinions and text are all mine. The end.

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I love having a mixture of dishes for Thanksgiving. I always have some sort of salad, veggies and greens with a combination of other first course dishes. I wanted to make this apple cranberry pecan salad ahead of time and see if my family would like it. Since apples are in season I wanted to use them and make something more creative.

This Apple cranberry pecan salad was a hit so I am glad I was able to make something new that I could add to my menu for that day.

I also added some cranberries and pecans since they are indicative of this holiday. The crunch of the apples complimented the other ingredients very well and the salad dressing really made it stand out. Super refreshing, easy and delicious.

I used Truvia Nectar to sweetened the salad dressing. Truvia nectar is a great ingredient to use in salad dressings whenever you need to sweetened it. For my diabetic readers and those not wanting to have much sugar in their diet this is the perfect ingredient to use. It is also great to use to sweetened drinks like smoothies, use in your coffee, for baking and even cooking. The sky is the limit.

If you are thinking of making something easy, light  and new this coming season I think you will love this apple cranberry pecan salad. It was a hit in my house and it will be a recipe that I will keep making time and time again for sure.

Enjoy!

Apple cranberry pecan salad

Miryam's original recipe

Yield: 6 servings

Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 4-5 apples, cut into thin strips
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans
• 1/3 cup dried cranberries
• 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
• 7 oz fresh arugula
• 1 lemon, juice

Dressing

• 1 cup greek yogurt
• 3 tbs rice wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 tbsp Truvia nectar (or 1/3 cup maple syrup)

Directions:

In a medium mixing bowl add the dressing ingredients and mix through. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl add the apples cut into strips and add the lemon. Toss to coat to make sure they don't oxidize and become brown. Add the pecans, dried cranberries, and feta cheese. Combine. To serve the salad, place arugula at the bottom of serving plates. Divide the apple mixture between the serving plates followed by the dressing.

Serve immediately.

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Oatmeal is one of my kids favorite snacks. They tend to have it either for breakfast of after school so that means I like to increase the protein content even more by sometimes adding chopped nuts as well as some protein powder.

Apples are very indicative of the fall season so I love using them when ever possible. I always get them organic and for this recipe, I didn’t even peel the apples. I like doing that to make sure I keep all the fiber, vitamins and minerals that comes in the skin. Plus my kids really don’t mind.

Fall season is one of my favorite times of the year. Not only because the weather is just perfect but because of Halloween.

I am still debating what recipes to come up with for Halloween. I would like to keep desserts sort of on the healthier side so lets see how creative I can get.

For this caramelized apple oatmeal I used Silk Unsweetened Soy Milk. I always use unsweetened varieties so that I can control the sweetness plus I really don’t like tasting any sweetness when having a plane glass of it.

You can also sign up to receive the Silk newsletters for coupons. If you use their products you should take advantage of the many coupons they offer. They have a wide variety of new products so I am sure you will put them to good use.

Anyways, I hope you like this super easy caramelized apple oatmeal recipe. Add any nuts or other fruit of your choice. Peaches and pears would also work very well.

Enjoy!

Caramelized apple oatmeal

Miryam's original recipe

Yield: 12-16 servings

Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 4 cups old fashioned rolled oats, gluten free
• 8 cups soy milk
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp unrefined sugar
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 3 tsp cinnamon
• 3-4 medium apples, chopped
• 4 tbsp flax seed meal, optional
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 2 scoop vanilla protein powder, optional

Directions:

Place oatmeal, soy milk, vanilla extract and maple syrup in a heavy saucepan. Cook over medium to high heat, stirring frequently until it boils. Reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until the oats have softened. Set aside.

On a skillet place apples, sugar, cinnamon and coconut oil. Cook over medium heat stirring frequently until apples have soften up a bit, it takes about 6-7 minutes.

Add apples, nuts, flax, and protein powder to the oatmeal.  Combine. You may need a bit more milk to serve as well.

Store in a glass container covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Silk. The opinions and text are all mine.

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I also wanted to make the cake gluten free so I came up with this version. While baking I totally forgot to add the fat, in this case I wanted to add coconut oil, so I really was hoping the cake turn out good when I realized I totally forgot to add it.

To my surprise, since I almost never forget to add the fat to my baking goods, it turned out great. I think it was the fact that I used coconut flour and this type of flour has a high fat content.

For this gluten free apple rustic cake I used a combination of flours. I used coconut and brown rice flour. These are two of my favorite flours to use when it comes to bake gluten free goodies. They work great for muffins and cake batters.

I almost always use Bob’s Red Mill flours. I love their flaxseed meal, hulled hemp seeds and many of their healthy products.  Make sure you visit their website. They have anything you will need for your healthy baking and cooking.

For this gluten free apple rustic cake you can also use other type of fresh fruit like peaches and pears instead of apples. A combo of peaches and blueberries would work great so if you like to use that go ahead. I think I will next time I make it.

I hope you like this gluten free apple rustic cake. It is super simple to make and the taste is super awesome even though I forgot to add that fat.

Enjoy!

Gluten free apple rustic cake

Miryam's original recipe

Yield: 8 servings

Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients:

• 3 eggs
•  3 apples, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 cup coconut flour
• 1 cup brown rice flour
• 1 cup milk of choice
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp aluminum free baking powder
• 1/2 tsp aluminum free baking soda
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 8 inch round baking pan with parchment paper. Alternatively you can grease and flour it instead. Set aside.

Add eggs, milk, and sugar in a stand mixer and combine. Add the vanilla extract, coconut and brown rice flour, baking powder and baking soda and combine.

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan and arrange apple slices in whatever pattern you prefer. Bake for 40-45 minutes.

Let the cake cool in the pan in a wire rack before unmolding. Serve.

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