Magic Bar Cookie Skillet

Magic Bar Cookie Skillet - Great for camping trips, DIY holiday gifts, or when you are hankering for a cookie skillet! - Paleo, naturally low in sugar, dairy-free, and gluten-free. 

As I was packing food supplies for my winter retreat, I noticed that I didn’t have anything for dessert. Who doesn’t think about packing dessert!? But I didn’t want to bring a lot of ingredients to make something homemade so that’s when I came up with an idea to make “a cookie skillet in a jar”! All the dry ingredients are in a jar. Just bring one egg and coconut oil and you are all set!

Dry ingredient layers (bottom to the top)

• Almond flour

• Paleo flour

• Baking soda

• Salt

• Coconut sugar

• Chocolate chips

• Toasted coconut flakes

• Chopped raw walnuts

You can also use the batter to make cookies! For these cookies, I swapped out the “magic bar” toppings for chocolate chips and salted caramel almond butter. Reserve ¼ serving of salted caramel to drizzle over the cookies, add a pinch of coarse sea salt, and bam! Perfection!

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Magic Bar Cookie Skillet - Great for camping trips, DIY holiday gifts, or when you are hankering for a cookie skillet! - Paleo, naturally low in sugar, dairy-free, and gluten-free. 

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup blanched almond flour

• 1/2 cup paleo flour 

• 1/4 cup coconut oil (solid)

• 1 egg

• 1/3 cup coconut sugar, dark chocolate chips, chopped raw walnuts, toasted coconut flakes 

• 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla powder

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp baking soda

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Combine sugar and solid coconut oil together.

3. Add the egg, salt, baking soda, and fours and blend using a mixer until well combined.

4. Fold chocolate chips, walnuts, and coconut flakes into the dough until well combined.

5. Grease a 6 inch cast iron skillet and press cookie dough firmly into skillet

6. Cook for 16-20 minutes

7. After the cookie skillet has cooled down, top with dairy-free whipped cream or ice cream and enjoy!

Notes

1. If you do not have paleo flour, double up on almond flour. Vice versa for paleo flour. 

2. Here is the paleo flour brand I use. 

Dark Chocolate Chip Protein Bites

If you are looking for a classic protein ball, then look no further! These dark chocolate chip protein bites are perfect for treating a sweet tooth, perfect as a pre-workout snack, or to cure that 3pm crash!

In light of the team series and various competitions my CrossFit gym has been doing this past month, I thought it would be fitting to make protein bites. Although I am not competing, I do want to make sure that I have the energy and stamina to complete my workouts successfully. That is why I incorporate this recipe into my weekly meal prep so that I always have a quick go-to snack right before my workout every time.

It can be so easy to purchase protein bars instead because of the convenience but most protein bars are loaded with artificial sweeteners, preservatives and can be high in calories. If it’s convenience you are looking for, these protein bites are super easy to make! Added bonus: if you do swap these out for your regular protein bars but miss the flavor, these taste just like Larabars!

These dark chocolate chip protein bites are made with plant-based ingredients that are nutrient dense and worth every little calorie. They are naturally sweetened with Medjool dates which contain potassium, magnesium, vitamin B6, and calcium to name a few.

Medjool dates are great workout fuel since they are packed with slow-burning carbs (about 66 calories and 15 grams of sugar). These carbs are in a low glycemic form which means that glucose is released into the bloodstream slower which allows for steady energy during a workout.

If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo to #fromtherootsblog on Instagram. We love seeing what you come up with!

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If you are looking for a classic protein ball, then look no further! These dark chocolate chip protein bites are perfect for treating a sweet tooth, perfect as a pre-workout snack, or to cure that 3pm crash! 

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups GF oats

• 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips (vegan)

• 1 cup (packed) or 12 medjool dates

• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder

• 1/4 cup almond butter

• 2 Tbsp chia seeds

• 1/4 cup cold water

• Couple dashes of ground cinnamon

DIRECTIONS

1. Soak medjool dates in warm water for 10 minutes.

2. To a food processor or high powered blender, add soaked dates, oats, protein powder, almond butter, chia seeds, cinnamon. While pulsing on low, slowly add the water until the mixture is evenly combined but not overly processed. (may need to use more water for desired consistency)

3. Transfer mixture to a bowl and add the chocolate chips. Fold in the chocolate chips until combined.

4. Using a cookie scoop or 1 Tbsp measuring spoon, roll into 1-inch balls.

5. To set, place balls onto parchment paper lined baking tray and place into the fridge or freezer for 10 minutes or eat right away! Will keep for about a week in an airtight container or you can freeze them for longer term storage.

NOTES

1. Makes 22-24 protein bites

*Protein is derived from plant based vanilla protein powder