Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Almond Joy Black Bean Brownies (V + GF)

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Today - or sometime close to today is Robust Recipes' 3rd birthday! I meeeeeaaaan how does this even happen? How have I been blogging for 3 years?! It's gone so fast yet so slow at the same time (<--time is funny that way). More about blog birthdays in a minute, first let's discuss CHOCOLATE!!! I have made it a habit to celebrate my blog's birthday with a little chocolate treat because we all know that it's just another excuse for me to have more chocolate in my life - I'm not mad about it! … [Read more...]

Carrot Cake Banana Bread Muffins with Cinnamon Glaze (GF + DF)

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I've been having a moment with baked goods in muffin/cupcake form lately. First I made my Gluten Free Chocolate Beet Cupcakes, next I made my Grain Free Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins and now these Carrot Cake Banana Bread Muffins with Cinnamon Glaze. I just can't seem to help myself. Spring time makes me want muffins! Honestly you could totally make this recipe into bread, just cook it a little longer. See, problem solved! These muffins find us that the perfect time, when we need something cozy and … [Read more...]

Grain Free Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

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Who needs some bright yellow, lemon-y, tangy and sweet Grain Free Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins in their life?! The answer is you and everyone else forever and always, each and every day! Okay, maybe not each and every day but trust me when I say that you are going to crave these muffins! They are fluffy and tender and moist (<-- sorry for anyone who hates that word but sometimes it's the ONLY word to describe the texture of a muffin. Besides no one wants a dry muffin, amiright?!). ANYWAYS, they … [Read more...]

Gluten Free Chocolate Beet Cupcakes

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Before you get freaked out by the beet part of these cupcakes let me tell you that I had several people try these cupcakes and not a single one of them guessed what the secret ingredient was when I asked them. AND Paul, my dear husband who despises beets (except for my Beet Basil Hummus), he won't touch the things with a 10 foot poll - even beet hating Paul liked these Gluten Free Chocolate Beet Cupcakes! I think it's safe to say that you CAN'T taste the beets in these cupcakes! Hidden veggies … [Read more...]

5 Minute Chai Spiced Golden Milk

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Golden milk AKA turmeric milk AKA the miracle drink that cures all ailments! Kidding. But really, there is a reason that it's a big food trend right now! Turmeric is mostly known to be used in curry dishes in Asian cooking.  It is very high in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, good for the liver, for digestion, for your skin and pretty much almost everything under the sun! So, I think you should go make yourself some of my 5 Minute Chai Spiced Golden Milk right now! If you're skeptical … [Read more...]

2 Ingredient Homemade Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter

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  You know Nutella - the amazingly delicious chocolate hazelnut butter?! Well this glorious stuff is the peanut butter version of Nutella!!!!! I mean just let that sink in for a moment!! Dark Chocolate + Peanut butter = heaven in a jar! So, last year for Valentine's Day I made Homemade Nutella and then some No Bake Nutella cheese cake using that homemade Nutella! Guys, homemade Nutella is THE BEST and it gave me this idea for 2 Ingredient Homemade Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter. I can't … [Read more...]

Chickpea Snickerdoodle Blondies (V + GF)

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Valentine's Day is a week away from tomorrow! The stores are filled  with chocolates, candies, red roses, teddy bears, and everything heart shaped. You know what I think you should do instead of buying all of the heart shaped things?! Make these Chickpea Snickerdoodle Blondies!!! My ultimate Valentine's Day gift would be to come home and smell these babies fresh out of the oven. HELLO, Paul!!!! Are you listening?! This is what I want you to do for me for your Valentine's Day! I even spelled … [Read more...]

Vegan Chai Tea Spiced Chia Pudding

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Chai Chia Pudding - say that 5 times fast! I can't get over how magical chia seeds are! I mean first the 90's graced us with the cha cha cha CHIA PETS! Did you ever have one as a kid?! I think the annoying jingle was enough to keep me from buying one ha! And NOW those chia seeds are considered one of the healthiest foods you can eat! They are packed with Omega-3 Fatty acids (healthy fats), antioxidants, and fiber. Because of all of that fiber they can help you feel fuller longer and can help … [Read more...]

Healthy Vegan Hot Chocolate

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One of the best feelings of growing up in Wisconsin during the winter was sledding and playing in the snow for hours then coming inside to find that my mom was making a some hot chocolate from scratch! I would quickly peel off my soggy boots and mittens then I would warm up my hands on the mug of hot chocolate. I would allow the glorious sweet liquid to thaw me out. She would even give me a few marshmallows to add on top. Every Kid's dream! Those were the days! I could go for a little snow … [Read more...]

Dark Chocolate Bark with Candied Oranges

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You know those chocolate oranges that you whack to unleash the "orange" segments of chocolate, each little slice is rich in dark chocolate and laced with the most delicious orange flavor ever! Some of my best Christmas memories as a kid was reaching into my stocking and finding a chocolate orange. It was pretty much Christmas magic!   Chocolate oranges have been harder and harder to find. I pretty much freaked out when I found them at our Walgreens store that's three blocks from … [Read more...]