My Monday Morning

I did not want to get out of bed this morning! I could have stayed in bed all day because I have the day off…but I have this thing where I feel like I have to be doing something productive ALL the time! Sometimes I think I try to multi task too much…so things might not be 100% all the time. It has been hard for me to take it easy while I’m recovering from my surgery because I am no good at doing nothing! I need to learn how to take it easy haha.

I have been drinking a protein shake every boring for the last couple of weeks and I am really liking it! I take a scoop of my protein powder, 1.5 c of water (sometimes I mix it with a little bit of almond milk) and 1 c of frozen berries. It’s almost like a treat for breakfast! I have used a couple of different protein powders- Vega, Organic Hemp, and the latest Slim and Sassy Trim Shake.

I always love a cup of tea in the morning- well really any time of day! My favourite tea to drink in the morning is Yerba Matte! I order it in bulk so its cheaper and I drink it so much I need it in bulk! I often make a big jug, keep it in the fridge and warm some up every morning. This morning I had peppermint tea from David’s Tea.

This weekend I went to Market Collective in Down Town Calgary at the Chinese Cultural Centre. They come every couple of months and it is a bunch of local Artists and Food Vendors that set up booths. It is super fun!! I got my first copy of Dote Magazine this weekend and I am excited for their next issues! It is such a cute lifestyle magazine with recipes, styling ideas, business tips and more! I LOVE the lay out- so clean and pretty!

Today is going to be a great day! 🙂

xo erin

Raw Key Lime Tarts with Lime Oil

doTERRA is having a cooking challenge so obviously I couldn’t turn it down! The lucky winners of this challenge will be featured in the summer issue of the Living magazine! How exciting! Even if nothing comes of it- at least I was able to enjoy these DELICIOUS key lime tarts! So creamy and the lime flavor is out of this world! I’m always down for a clean treat. These would be perfect for a summer BBQ. Oh summer… I can’t wait for you! #doterracookingchallange

Ingredients:

For the Crust

1/2 C walnuts

1/2 C pecans

1 Tbsp coconut oil, melted

1 Tbsp maple syrup

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

A pinch of pink Himalayan sea salt

For the Filling:

1 C raw cashews

3 Tbsp  coconut oil, melted

3 Tbsp raw honey

12 drops of doTERRA Lime oil

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 ripe avocado

A pinch of pink Himalayan sea salt

Shredded coconut (unsweetened) and lime slices for garnish.

Instructions:

1. Line a muffin tin with 8 muffin liners and set aside

2. For the crust- pulse the walnuts and pecans in a food processor until they are in tiny pieces. (Do not over process- you don’t want nut butter!) Add the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract and salt. Pulse until it is a uniform dough.

3. Scoop dough into the muffin liners and press down so it is about 1/4 full. Place pan in the freezer and let it set for about 15 minutes.

4. For the filling- clean out your food processor and add cashews. Pulse into small pieces. Add melted coconut oil, honey, doTERRA Lime oil, vanilla, avocado and salt. Process until smooth.

5. Remove muffin tin from the freezer and scoop filling into liners. Fill to the top. (You may have a bit more filling that crust) Sprinkle shredded coconut on top and place back in freezer for a couple of hours until completely frozen.

6. Garnish with fresh limes and serve!

If you would like to get your hands on Lime oil email me:)

Xo erin