Chunky Monkey Ice Cream 21 Day Fix Approved

David and I started a new round of the 21 Day Fix on Monday and we are loving trying out the new Fixate cookbook. Of course David was craving some desserts so one of the first recipes we tried was for Chunky Monkey Ice Cream. It took all of 5 minutes to make and definitely curbed our sweet tooth.

Ingredients: 

• 3 frozen bananas
• 1.5 tsp peanut butter
• Splash of Almond Milk (if needed)
• Almonds and Dark Chocolate to garnish

Directions

1. Combine frozen bananas, peanut butter, and almond milk if needed. Blend!
2. Top with almonds and some dark chocolate.

I don’t even like bananas and I loved this quick dessert. I loved the crunch from the almonds and it was just so easy that I have a feeling we will be making this a lot. We split this bowl but the recipe actually calls for double the amount to serve more. So keep in mind your 3 bananas aren’t going to serve a family of four :)

21 Day Fix Approved Chocolate Chip Cookies

While I love to indulge during the holidays, I also love a good healthy swap. These chocolate chip cookies will make you feel like you are eating the real thing and allow you to indulge guilt free in other favorite desserts. These are from the 21 Day Fix Cookbook, Fixate, and I am in love.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups almond flour
• 1 teaspoon gluten free baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 cup organic coconut oil, melted
• 1/4 cup raw maple syrup
• 1 large egg
• 2 large egg whites (1/4 cup)
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup semi sweet or dark chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. 
2. Combine almond flour, baking soda and salt in medium bowl, mix well, set aside.
3. Beat oil and maple syrup in large mixer bowl until creamy, 4-5 minutes.
4. Add egg, egg whites and extract and beat for 2 more minutes.
5. Add almond flour mixture to egg mixture and mix until blended. Add chocolate chips. 
6. Drop rounded teaspoons onto parchment paper and bake 14-16 minutes. Enjoy! 

21 Day Fix Container Equivalent: 1 cookie is equal to 1.5 yellow containers

I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas week and enjoy all the treats ahead of you! If you are interested in participating in my next 21 day fix accountability group you can fill out the application below. We will start on Monday, January 4th! Just in time to take back control of your eating after all the holiday indulgences!