Healthy Holiday Treats

I recently made two desserts for our Invigorate the Holidays Workshop. These two recipes were an exciting find: gluten free, quick and yummy (my 6 year old even gave them two thumbs up). Plus they each are super powered by DoTerra essential oils*.

I'm planning on playing with these recipes some more over the holidays to see how much I can reduce the amount of honey. I often find that I can reduce the amount of sugar/sweeteners by 1/3-2/3. For now here are the original recipes. Enjoy!


One of my favorite holiday treats growing up was Andes chocolates, so chocolate & mint is often a comfort food. Super excited to find this surprising recipe, for when the craving strikes, although I personally wouldn't call them brownies ;)

Peppermint Black Bean Brownies
Ingredients:
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 large eggs
1/4 cup cocoa powder
2/3 cup honey
1/3 cup coconut oil
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
4 drops DoTerra Peppermint essential oil*
3/4 cup chocolate chips, divided
 
Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Place all ingredients, except for chocolate chips, in blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
3. Pour batter into large bowl and stir in ½ cup chocolate chips.
4. Pour into greased 8x8-inch pan and top with ¼ cup chocolate chips.
5. Bake 30-35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. 
   
   

Wild Orange Power Bites
Ingredients:
1 cup finely shredded coconut, divided
1 cup almond butter
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup raw honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chia seeds
3 drops doTERRA Wild Orange essential oil*
 
Directions:

1. Place all ingredients into mixer except for half cup shredded coconut.
2. Add essential oil.
3. Mix until well combined.
4. Roll into balls and coat in the other half cup of shredded coconut.
5. Store in the refrigerator and eat when you need an extra boost of energy.

Learn more about DoTerra essential oils at: www.doterra.com/US/en/site/heatherrizzo

*Not all essential oils are approved for internal use. These two oils from DoTerra are approved for internal use.

Original recipes & ingredient health benefits:
https://www.doterra.com/US/en/blog/recipe-black-bean-brownies
https://www.doterra.com/US/en/blog/recipe-power-bites

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