Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Puffed Rice Treats

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  Okay friends, today I have a fun treat for you. Peanut butter and chocolate puffed rice treats!!! If you are like "umm, Emily, that is NOT puffed rice you have pictured there. That is rice crispy cereal." Yes, you are correct. But if you came to this recipe to specifically used puffed rice cereal, then never fear, you can use either type of cereal - puffed rice cereal, or rice crispy cereal!!! And if you have already made this recipe as the old version, the only actual change … [Read more...]

Flourless Skillet Brownie (Black Bean Brownie)

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We all could use a little comfort food, couldn't we? A little way to feed your heart and soul. Food that feels like a hug. That's exactly what this flourless skillet brownie will be for you. It's served warm, right out of oven with a scoop of ice cream on top. It's chocolate-y, fudgy, and topped with creamy, cool vanilla ice cream. And if you don't happen to have ice cream on  hand when you make this skillet brownie, totally okay. You can just eat it warm, as is. Trust me, it's still very … [Read more...]

No Bake Carrot Cake Balls

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Hi friends. If you are reading this closer to the date it was published in March of 2020, I wanted to start off by saying that I know the world is a little wobbly right now with the COVID-19 pandemic. My heart goes out to all of you during this challenging time. I don't plan to talk about the the virus here on the blog too much, I want it to be a place where you can come back to rely on recipes since we all will be doing more cooking at home, and a place where you can hopefully be entertained … [Read more...]

Kimchi Fried Rice with Shrimp (30 Minutes)

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Say hello to this little number. A one pan, 30 minute meal that's packed with veggies, fiber, and protein. It's kimchi fried rice with shrimp Are you as excited as I am?!! I am going to go ahead and assume that you are in fact excited because who doesn't love fried rice?! That bonus ingredient, kimchi, is what makes this fried rice extra special. It adds a nice tangy, spicy crunch and loads of gut healthy probiotics. So in LOVE!!! If you're wondering what kimchi is, let me tell … [Read more...]

Healthy Shamrock Shake (AKA Indulgent Smoothie)

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This post was previously published on Robust Recipes. I have updated the photos and the recipe for a better experience. Enjoy! St. Patrick's Day is only a few days away and I have one question for you: What's your favorite St. Patrick's Day food? Really, I'm asking the Americans who are reading this post, because I grew up eating corned beef and cabbage with potatoes every St. Patrick's Day. I loved every second of it and it's still a meal that I thoroughly enjoy. Honestly, it … [Read more...]

Chocolate Lava Cake (Gluten Free Adaptable)

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Happy belated Valentine's Day, friends! This chocolate lava cake was supposed to make it to you in time for Valentine's Day, so that you could treat yourself. But I came down with a cold, that I am still trying to shake, and wasn't up for writing about chocolate cake and Valentine's Day. You see, I much prefer that a post is late than for it to not reflect my best self within my writing. Besides, do we really need a holiday for a reason to make and eat rich, luscious chocolate lava … [Read more...]

Easy Gingerbread Balls (No Bake)

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Raise your hand if you like all gingerbread things!!! Now, raise your hand if you don't feel like baking or decorating!!!! Then these gingerbread balls are perfect for you! You bite into a crunchy chocolate shell followed by a soft and sticky,  sweet and slightly spicy gingerbread filling. Yes, I think you want these in your life this Holiday season. Also, let's just ignore the fact that I have made a lot of ball recipes for the Holidays. Two this year, my rum balls, now these … [Read more...]

Date Sweetened Rum Balls (Vegan)

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Are you ready to RUMMMMBBBBAAAALLLLL!?!! Get it? Because they are rum balls ha! So funny! You guys. These rum balls are pretty much the best thing ever. They are like a little shot in dessert form. Yes, make no mistake, these babies are bursting with alcohol. Sink your teeth into soft little balls that are slightly chocolate-y with hints of warming spices, and heavy on the booze, coated in crunchy chocolate sprinkles. Trust me, no matter how your day is going these rum balls will … [Read more...]

3 Edible Cookie Dough Flavors (Gluten Free)

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Do you enjoy eating cookie dough? Do you sometimes make a batch of your favorite cookie dough just so you can have a few bites of that raw dough? I am guilty on both accounts. Today, I have solved all of the world's problems. Well, okay just the whole you-shouldn't-eat-cookie-dough-because-it-has-raw-eggs problem, by making edible cookie dough!!! And not just in a plain chocolate chip cookie dough flavor. Nope, We've got 3 edible cookie dough flavors for you today!!!!! That's right, … [Read more...]

5 Ingredient Vanilla Cashew Butter Cups

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And it begins with the Christmas treats! Are you ready?! Remember that vanilla cashew butter I made a while back?! It was so yummy, and creamy, and naturally sweet that I figured it would make some awesome vanilla cashew butter cups. You know? Like Reese's peanut butter cups? Only with vanilla cashew butter...and homemade. What's not love about that? These cute little vanilla cashew butter cups have a dark chocolate coating with a gooey, creamy, vanilla cashew butter center. Seriously … [Read more...]