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Lemon & Poppy Seed Energy Balls

October 5, 2019 by Melina Thompson Leave a Comment

I’ve lately been obsessed with Pinch of Yum’s Pumpkin Energy Bites (if you have not tried those yet, do so asap) and I just love the idea of combining oats and healthy seeds with honey and other flavors and spices into a chewy sweet energy ball! I keep them in a ziploc bag in the fridge and grab one whenever I feel my sweet tooth taking over or whenever I just need a pick-me -up. They are also awesome treats to have around as a family since they are a healthy snack alternative for kids, and even a great lunch box add-on!…

Overnight Coconut & Hemp Oatmeal

March 1, 2019 by Melina Thompson Leave a Comment

This Overnight Coconut & Hemp Oatmeal absolutely hit the taste and nutrition jackpot! Packed with fiber and protein from oats, hemp seeds, flax seeds and coconut, as well as omega-3 fatty acids from grass-fed butter and flax, this is a nursing mums dream – well actually, it tastes so damn delicious its for everyone. Just a little bit of raw honey gives it just the right amount of sweetness and the butter makes it nice and creamy. And I know you probably won’t believe me, but: this does really taste like dessert!…

Coconut Protein Pancakes

August 25, 2018 by Melina Thompson Leave a Comment

It’s back to school! I can honestly say – finally! I’m glad to be back in our routine, be done with summer camps, and she is seriously excited. Back to school also means back to preparing lunches and healthy easy breakfasts. My favorites are nutritious pancakes or waffles, like these kid-friendly and yummy – yet healthy, gluten-free and dairy-free – coconut protein pancakes. They are easy to prepare ahead of time for busy weekday mornings and are low-sugar and protein and fiber packed – and keep in the freezer for up to 3 weeks….

Coconut & Honey Oat Waffles

February 19, 2018 by Melina Thompson 1 Comment

These Coconut & Honey Oat Waffles are one of my breakfast staples! So healthy – for a great start in the day – and the combination of honey and coconut is second to none. You might have noticed after I posted the Maca Pancakes with Wild Blueberries the other day, that I opened a new category in my recipe section – Breakfast. I cannot believe I went on for 5 years on this blog without that category! I am an absolute breakfast person, it seriously is the best meal of the day for me. …

Maca Pancakes with Wild Blueberries

January 21, 2018 by Melina Thompson 1 Comment

I guess it is too late to wish a happy new year, but this is my first post this year! And I’m starting the new year off with these super nutritious, dairy-free and gluten-free Maca Pancakes with Wild Blueberries. Packed with coconut oil and coconut sugar, flax seeds, maca, oats, honey and wild blueberries, these are seriously delicious and give you a healthy kick of energy in the morning.

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Honey Coconut Bundt Cake

September 3, 2017 by Melina Thompson 4 Comments

I cannot believe it is already September… time if flying! Summer is almost over and I have to admit, I am really excited about fall. September is my birthday month (am I really turning 32?!) and, it is also national Honey Month! Did you know that? I thought I celebrate with this extremely moist and tasty Honey Coconut Bundt Cake. I have to say that this cake was a total experiment but I hit the jackpot! It is unbelievably moist and soft thanks to coconut milk and honey, and, I think coconut and honey is one of my new flavor combos. Sooo good. Jackpot….

Orange Coconut Cream Cake

February 26, 2015 by Melina Thompson 2 Comments

I made this quite a while ago but as I’m sitting here typing this post I am seriously starting to crave a piece of this incredible Orange Coconut Cream Cake. Coconut cake is one of my all time favorites (besides chocolate – of course – and anything nuts) and this recipe has been with me for years. The creamy coconut with the zesty orange is just a perfect match and this is a perfect cake for both cold winter days and summer parties!

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Chocolate Cheesecake Christmas Trees

December 14, 2014 by Melina Thompson 1 Comment

These amazing Chocolate Cheesecake Christmas Trees are seriously too cute to eat! Well maybe not cause they taste at least as good as they look. Milk chocolate lined waffle cones with milk chocolate cheesecake filling and shredded coconut – a guaranteed winner for the holidays, and the perfect edible christmas table decoration. Those trees are also super easy and so fun to make, especially with kids. So put on that christmas music and get crafty!…

Raspberry Sandwich Cookies with Coconut Cream

February 21, 2014 by Melina Thompson 4 Comments

Happy Valentines Day! I know – I am a little late this year. But hey, these raspberry sandwich cookies are great year round! I love the combination of raspberry and coconut. Divine. I purposefully made them bite-size small (just 1 inch) which might haven not been a good idea since I tend to eat a lot more of them the smaller they are…

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Banana Cake with Coconut and Creamy Honey Frosting

January 19, 2014 by Melina Thompson 52 Comments

I think it’s about time I post this recipe. Banana cake with coconut. This is one of my favorites cakes that I’ve been making for years. It’s not just extremely delicious but super easy (all you need is 2 bowls and a whisk), quick and – healthy! Yes, healthy. And being pregnant (almost 6 months!) I’m always glad to have something for my sweet tooth to snack on that is not making me feel too guilty. And it is soo good, too – super moist, soft and fluffy.
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