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Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies 

pumpkin oatmeal cookies made with kelapo coconut oil

It’s fall season! Time to bring back the pumpkin spice! This pumpkin oatmeal cookie recipe is fun to make with the family in town. Using oats along with flour makes it a healthier alternative then your store-bought cookie mix. The Kelapo coconut oil also adds a more sweet flavor than your traditional vegetable or canola oil. Enjoy with the family by the fireplace and a cold glass of milk!   Ingredients: Kelapo Coconut Oil (½ cup) White Whole Wheat Flour (1 cup and 2 tablespoons) Old-Fashion Rolled Oats (¾ cup) Baking Soda (½ teaspoon) Pumpkin Pie Spice (1 teaspoon) Ground Cinnamon (1 teaspoon) Kosher Salt (½ teaspoon) Coconut Sugar OR Light Brown Sugar (½ cup packed*) 1 Large Egg Yolk Pure Pumpkin […]

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Top Heart Healthy Foods

February is a time we all focus on one of the most important organs in our body: our hearts. To start off this Heart Health Month we’re giving you the best foods for your ticker. Since heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this is a good list to keep in mind. 1. Kale This is the “it” green of the moment. I love to throw it in my smoothies in the morning as an easy way to get some more vegetables in my diet. But […]

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Heart Healthy Overnight Oatmeal

Mornings are so rushed, I have no time to actually make breakfast. Usually, I scramble something quickly together as I’m putting on my last shoe and running out the door. What I’ve found, when I’m up to it, is setting something aside to grab and go works for my morning routine. To be honest, I’d rather be running behind with a breakfast packed than skip it all together. I love oatmeal because it is really good for for your heart and cholesterol. In an effort to make this even better for my ticker, I added in two ingredients: pomegranates and […]

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