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This Piña Colada Poke Cake is moist and delicious, and full of sweet tropical flavors. It’s the perfect treat for warmer weather, or anytime you need a pick-me-up! Ingredients Cake: 1 (15.9 oz) box of yellow cake mix 3 eggs 1 1/4 cups water 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple with juice 1 cup cream of coconut 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut Coconut Buttercream Frosting: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 2 cups powdered sugar 1-2 teaspoons coconut extract 1/3 cup cream of coconut Get the full recipe and instructions here >> Piña Colada Poke Cake @ belleofthekitchen.com

Are you looking for a snack that is both nutritious and super tasty?  Try these no-bake chocolate peanut butter energy bites. They are simple to make, ready in minutes and packed with wholesome ingredients. INGREDIENTS 1 cup (90 grams) old fashioned oats or gluten-free oats 1/4 cup (85 grams) honey or agave nectar 3 tablespoons organic peanut butter crunchy or creamy 2 tablespoons raw cacao powder 1 teaspoon chia seeds Get the full recipe and instructions here >> No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Bites @ aseasyasapplepie.com

Amazing Strawberry Brownies! These Decadent Brownies are Vegan Gluten-free Grain-free and have No added oil. Chocolatey and fudgy. Soyfree Vegan Recipe Ingredients 1.5 tbsp flaxmeal 1/4 cup (59.15 ml) water plus 1 tbsp 1/4 cup (59.15 ml) maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup (50 g) sugar such as coconut, light brown sugar, cane or other 1/3 cup (37.33 g) almond flour 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1/3 cup (28.67 g) cocoa powder (I like dutch processed(alkali processed) cocoa powder but either will work) 1 tbsp tapioca starch , optional but helps with less crumbly brownies, or use potato starch 1/2 cup (128 g) + 2 tbsp almond butter or cashew butter** 1/3 cup (58.33 g) chopped chocolate or chips 1/2 cup (72 g) sliced strawberries Get the full recipe and instructions here >> Vegan Strawberry Brownies (Gluten-free Grain-free) @ www.veganricha.com

Low fat AND low calorie Breakfast Cookies are super easy to make and perfect for meal prep! No flour, oil or refined sugars. INGREDIENTS BREAKFAST COOKIES: 2 large ripe bananas 1 3/4 cups quick oats* OPTIONAL ADD-INS: 4 tablespoons peanut flour or any nut butter 1/4 cup chocolate Chips (I use semi-sweet,dark or miniature) 1-2 teaspoons honey (adjust to your taste preference) 1/4 cup cacao nibs 1/4 cup Nutella or any hazelnut spread 1/4 cup peanut butter chips 1/3 cup crushed nuts of choice (pecans, peanuts, almonds, walnuts, etc) 1/3 cup dried fruit (think cranberries, raisins, sultanas, chopped dates) 1-2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (adjust to your taste preferences) 1/4 cup shredded coconut Get the full recipe and instructions here >> Breakfast Cookie @ cafedelites.com

This fluffy and tender homemade Vanilla Cake Recipe is the absolute best! Top it with creamy vanilla frosting or the frosting of your choice. You’ll come back to this classic recipe again and again. Ingredients Cake: 2 ½ cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 ½ cups granulated sugar ½ cup vegetable or canola oil 2 large eggs 2 large egg whites 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract ¾ teaspoon almond extract optional, but highly recommended ¾ cup sour cream ¾ cup milk preferably whole or 2% Vanilla Frosting: 1 cup unsalted butter softened, but still cool to the touch 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar (plus more, if needed) sifted if lumpy 1+ tablespoons cream, half and half, or milk 1 3/4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon almond extract optional, but highly recommended pinch salt optional Get the full recipe and instructions here >> Vanilla Cake Recipe @ celebratingsweets.com