Claudia's BROWNIES: Raw and Chickpea options!

Today the beautiful Claudia is back with two healthy and yummy recipes!!

 

Hi everyone!

 

It’s been a while, but I’m happy to be back around here so thanks so much Nat for letting me share some yummy recipes in your amazing blog J

 

Are you ready? Today I’ll share not just one, but two amazing brownies recipes!!! They are easy to make, delicious and 100% guilt-free!

 

 

RAW BROWNIES

 

Another blogger friend shared this recipe with me and it blew my mind. The result is a very rich and intense chocolate brownie, perfect for those days when too sweet is not sweet enough!

 

Ingredients:

 

-       1 cup of date paste

-       1 1/4 cup raw almond butter or any nut butter you like

-       1/3 cup honey, organic maple syrup or agave

-       1 1/4 cup raw cacao powder.

 

Directions:

 

Mix all the ingredients with your hands and press into a 9x9 square glass Pyrex pan. Refrigerate at least one hour, cut into squares and enjoy!

 

If you can't find date paste just make your own.: for one cup, soak 20 pitted dates in warm water until they are soft. Combine them in a food processor with a tbsp of water until they've become a thick whipped and creamy texture. Yummmm!

 

 

CHICKPEAS BROWNIES

 

These deliciousness will satisfy your chocolate cravings in a matter of seconds! I got the recipe a loooong time ago… I think from somewhere on Instagram!

 

Ingredients:

 

-       1 1/2 cup of chick peas

-       2 eggs

-       2 tablespoons of coconut oil

-       3 tablespoons of xylitol or brown sugar

-       3 tablespoons of cocoa powder

-       1/2 a bar of 85% dark chocolate

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Directions

 

Mix everything in a blender and then put the mix in a glass container and into the oven at 350 degrees for around 28 min. I always top them with all some nut butter, for example natural sunflower seed butter… out of this world!!

 

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30 Minutes or Less New Year WORKOUT! From Claudia

Hello Clean Eaters! Today I have another post from the WONDERFUL Claudia, over at ChicaLOVerde. 

She has a quick, efficent, do anywhere workout for you guys. It should take 30 minutes or less! 

This post also includes PICTURES!! How fancy is that? :) 

Happy New Year everyone!

I hope you all had a great holiday and that you are ready to work on those New Year’s resolutions!

By the time January comes most of us have set some goals for the year, and these are usually related to our body image and health. That’s why I wanted to share with you a quick exercise routine that you could do anywhere in half an hour or less.

I know we all have busy lives, but I don’t want time to be an excuse to not exercise. So just follow these movements at least three times a week and you’ll be in your way to a newer, healthier and leaner you!

1.  Run, Jog or Power Walk for 10 minutes: in order to raise your heart rate. If it’s raining or snowing outside you can try jumping rope, doing jumping jacks or, if you live in a building, going up and down the stairs… Remember, no excuses!

2.  To tone your upper body: Do 3 series of 12 repetitions of the movements showed in the picture below. If 12 reps are too much for you, do the most you can and increase your repetitions over time. You can also put your knees on the floor when doing the push-ups to make them easier.

3.  For your lower body: do 3 series of 12-15 repetitions of squats and lunges.

4.  To finish, let’s work those abs! If you usually don’t do abs just do one set of the movements showed in the picture below. If you feel your body can give more, try to go for 3 sets for a total of 300 abs. Do each movement 25 times (#2 repeat on both sides)

Let’s get started and prepare that body for the summer!

Claudia

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My First Q&A

I just posted a wonderful interview with the beautiful Claudia from Chicaloverde!

She answered some questions regarding her lifestyle and fitness. She truly is an inspiration, so if you haven't read about her yet, go check it out NOW!!

In addition to me asking her questions... she asked me some too!

1. What does a day in your life look like?
2. Why do you love yoga so much to the point that you want to become a certified yoga instructor?
3. What's your favorite holiday dish and why?
4. Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?
5. How long ago did you start your blog and why?

To find out my answers to these questions, head over to Claudia's blog! 

If you have other questions for me, feel free to ask in the comments below, or message me on my Facebook or Twitter! 

Natalie