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Katalyst Health is a healthy living blog that focuses on complete health through a positive relationship with food, fitness and body image.

Healthy Paleo Chocolate Cake - Katalyst Health 13/02/2020

This Healthy Paleo Chocolate Cake is a chocolate lover's dream! Rich and decadent yet still light and healthy, this paleo chocolate cake is made with a secret ingredient and NO butter, oil or refined sugars! I told myself I wasn't going to make another chocolate cake for my birthday this year. The past few years I have stuck with the chocolate theme: [ 974 more words ]
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Healthy Paleo Chocolate Cake - Katalyst Health This Healthy Paleo Chocolate Cake is a chocolate lover’s dream! Rich and decadent yet still light and healthy, this paleo chocolate cake is made with a secret ingredient and NO butter, oil or refined sugars! I told myself I wasn’t going to make another chocolate cake for my birthday this year. T...

Vegan Red Velvet Rice Krispie Treats - Katalyst Health 10/02/2020

Surprise your loved ones this Valentine's Day with these cute vegan Red Velvet Rice Krispie Treats! Naturally colored, gluten-free and vegan. I'm apparently on a red velvet kick. But hey, I can't help it! 'Tis the season for all things chocolate, which includes red velvet. Plus it gives me an excuse to use my newest obsession. Any guess on what that is? [ 766 more words ]
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Vegan Red Velvet Rice Krispie Treats - Katalyst Health Surprise your loved ones this Valentine’s Day with these cute vegan Red Velvet Rice Krispie Treats! Naturally colored, gluten-free and vegan. I’m apparently on a red velvet kick. But hey, I can’t help it! ‘Tis the season for all things chocolate, which includes red velvet. Plus it gives me a...

Protein Rocky Road Fudge - Katalyst Health 05/02/2020

This healthy and protein-packed Rocky Road Fudge is a gluten-free and paleo treat! Soft, fudgy and packed with peanuts and mini marshmallows, plus easily made vegan with a simple swap. Two no-bake recipes in a row? You'd think we were having a heat wave or something 😉 No friends, the weather is still solidly hovering in the 60s during the day where I'm at and I'm still loving the fact that my attire consists primarily of leggings, sweaters and boots. [ 852 more words ]
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Protein Rocky Road Fudge - Katalyst Health This healthy and protein-packed Rocky Road Fudge is a gluten-free and paleo treat! Soft, fudgy and packed with peanuts and mini marshmallows, plus easily made vegan with a simple swap. Two no-bake recipes in a row? You’d think we were having a heat wave or something 😉 No friends, the weather is...

Red Velvet Protein Bites - Katalyst Health 03/02/2020

These gluten-free, grain-free and paleo Red Velvet Protein Bites are pink thanks to a secret superfood powder that gives each bite some major nutritional impact! High in protein, made without any grains, dairy or refined sugars. Happy February, friends! I'm still in shock that January has already come and gone, but I guess that's what happens when a month is packed with stuff to do. [ 859 more words ]
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Red Velvet Protein Bites - Katalyst Health These gluten-free, grain-free and paleo Red Velvet Protein Bites are pink thanks to a secret superfood powder that gives each bite some major nutritional impact! High in protein, made without any grains, dairy or refined sugars. Happy February, friends! I’m still in shock that January has already ...

Vegan Blueberry Muffin Breakfast Cookies - Katalyst Health 29/01/2020

Soft, dense and cakey, these gluten-free and vegan Blueberry Muffin Breakfast Cookies taste just like a blueberry muffin top! Two breakfast cookie recipes in two weeks. If you couldn't guess what I've been eating for breakfast the entire month of January, well you might be a little slow on the uptake then 😉 In all fairness, these Blueberry Muffin Breakfast Cookies also pay homage to the fact that January is National Oatmeal Month, and I just couldn't let this month go by without posting another oatmeal recipe! [ 723 more words ]
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Vegan Blueberry Muffin Breakfast Cookies - Katalyst Health Soft, dense and cakey, these gluten-free and vegan Blueberry Muffin Breakfast Cookies taste just like a blueberry muffin top! Two breakfast cookie recipes in two weeks. If you couldn’t guess what I’ve been eating for breakfast the entire month of January, well you might be a little slow on the u...

Vegan Orange Hot Chocolate - Katalyst Health 27/01/2020

Warm up with this rich and creamy vegan Orange Hot Chocolate! Warm and full of rich chocolate flavor, you won't believe the perfect kick of orange in each sip. I am convinced that there is truly nothing better than the oranges from my dad's tree. Vibrant. Juicy. Zesty. Sweet. Everything you could possibly want from an orange - and so when he text me telling me to come over with a bag, I hopped in my car and drove the seven minutes up the road to get my loot 😉 [ 883 more words ]
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Vegan Orange Hot Chocolate - Katalyst Health Warm up with this rich and creamy vegan Orange Hot Chocolate! Warm and full of rich chocolate flavor, you won’t believe the perfect kick of orange in each sip. I am convinced that there is truly nothing better than the oranges from my dad’s tree. Vibrant. Juicy. Zesty. Sweet. Everything you coul...

Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Breakfasts and Snacks that are Healthy! - Katalyst Health 23/01/2020

Did you guys know that tomorrow is National Peanut Butter Day? Cause it totally is 😉 And though I've already done a peanut butter round-up before, I've made a lot more peanut butter recipes since then so I figured a new round-up was necessary to celebrate! Which definitely just made me even more aware of how much peanut butter I actually consume and use on a day to day basis. [ 433 more words ]
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Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Breakfasts and Snacks that are Healthy! - Katalyst Health Did you guys know that tomorrow is National Peanut Butter Day? Cause it totally is 😉 And though I’ve already done a peanut butter round-up before, I’ve made a lot more peanut butter recipes since then so I figured a new round-up was necessary to celebrate! Which definitely just made me even m...

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal Skillet - Katalyst Health 20/01/2020

Prep for a week of delicious breakfasts with this gluten-free and vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal Skillet! Tastes like a cookie but is actually a good for you. My friends do I have a recipe to share with ya'll today. I have made this Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal Skillet four times already. FOUR! And I don't see myself stopping any time soon. [ 873 more words ]
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal Skillet - Katalyst Health Prep for a week of delicious breakfasts with this gluten-free and vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal Skillet! Tastes like a cookie but is actually a good for you. My friends do I have a recipe to share with ya’ll today. I have made this Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal Skil...

Vegan Chickpea Flour Breakfast Cookies - Katalyst Health 15/01/2020

These grain-free Vegan Chickpea Flour Breakfast Cookies are seriously addicting! Soft yet chewy and totally customizable, these cookies can also double as a healthy treat. So maybe I should dub 2020 as the "Year of the New Flours". Or how about the "Year of Experimentation". Errr, I guess that second one can be taken in all sorts of ways.... Anyway, on Monday I shared a recipe using cassava flour and today I'm sharing a recipe that uses chickpea flour, which isn't a new-to-me flour but considering I only have maybe one other chickpea flour recipe on the blog I'm going to roll with it. [ 630 more words ]
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Vegan Chickpea Flour Breakfast Cookies - Katalyst Health These grain-free Vegan Chickpea Flour Breakfast Cookies are seriously addicting! Soft yet chewy and totally customizable, these cookies can also double as a healthy treat. So maybe I should dub 2020 as the “Year of the New Flours”. Or how about the “Year of Experimentation”. Errr, I guess th...

Allergy Friendly Banana Brownies - Katalyst Health 13/01/2020

These low fat allergy friendly Banana Brownies are gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, nut-free and vegan! Did we have a weekend? Is it Monday already? Wait - what month are we in? Does that sort of tell you how my weekend went? I think it goes without saying that it was quite an adventure and nothing like I thought it would be. [ 977 more words ]
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Allergy Friendly Banana Brownies - Katalyst Health These low fat allergy friendly Banana Brownies are gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, nut-free and vegan! Did we have a weekend? Is it Monday already? Wait – what month are we in? Does that sort of tell you how my weekend went? I think it goes without saying that it was quite an adventure and no...

No Bake Fruit and Nut Granola Bars - Katalyst Health 08/01/2020

Soft, chewy and full of nuts and dried fruit, these No Bake Fruit and Nut Granola Bars are a great gluten-free and vegan snack on the go! Granola on Monday and no bake fruit and nut granola bars today. I'm either really into snack foods right now or rolled oats. Or both. Let's go with both. In my defense, Monday's recipe required baking and today's recipe does not. [ 659 more words ]
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No Bake Fruit and Nut Granola Bars - Katalyst Health Soft, chewy and full of nuts and dried fruit, these No Bake Fruit and Nut Granola Bars are a great gluten-free and vegan snack on the go! Granola on Monday and no bake fruit and nut granola bars today. I’m either really into snack foods right now or rolled oats. Or both. Let’s go with...Read Mor...

Vegan Apple Cinnamon Granola - Katalyst Health 06/01/2020

Made with simple ingredients and full of chunky clusters, this gluten-free and vegan Apple Cinnamon Granola is so good, you'll never have to purchase store-bought granola again! Oops! I did it again. I'm seriously hoping that isn't the theme of my 2020... Let's take a gander down memory lane to the last granola recipe I posted, shall we? "How many times have I said I would never make granola again, only to find myself doing exactly the opposite?" [ 971 more words ]
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Vegan Apple Cinnamon Granola - Katalyst Health Made with simple ingredients and full of chunky clusters, this gluten-free and vegan Apple Cinnamon Granola is so good, you’ll never have to purchase store-bought granola again! Oops! I did it again. I’m seriously hoping that isn’t the theme of my 2020… Let’s take a gander down memory lane...

New Year, New Adventure - Katalyst Health 03/01/2020

*I originally shared this post on my instagram, however it was always meant to be posted here on the blog in more detail. The holidays sort of tossed me off kilter a bit however, which is why it's taken me this long to post it!* I've never pictured myself having children. I've always liked kids - Growing up I would babysit my younger siblings, worked in the youth ministries department at my church and even was a paid babysitter for a few years in college. [ 927 more words ]
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New Year, New Adventure - Katalyst Health *I originally shared this post on my instagram, however it was always meant to be posted here on the blog in more detail. The holidays sort of tossed me off kilter a bit however, which is why it’s taken me this long to post it!*  I’ve never pictured myself having children. I’ve always liked k...

Caramel Banana Protein Oatmeal - Katalyst Health 01/01/2020

Start your day off right with this gluten-free Caramel Banana Protein Oatmeal! Packed with protein to keep you feeling full and topped with a 2 minute vegan caramel sauce as well as caramelized bananas, this is one breakfast you won't mind making again and again. Well hello there 2020. I'll be honest with you guys, I didn't stay up to watch the ball drop last night. [ 983 more words ]
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Caramel Banana Protein Oatmeal - Katalyst Health Start your day off right with this gluten-free Caramel Banana Protein Oatmeal! Packed with protein to keep you feeling full and topped with a 2 minute vegan caramel sauce as well as caramelized bananas, this is one breakfast you won’t mind making again and again. Well hello there 2020. I’ll be h...

No Bake Caramel Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies - Katalyst Health 04/12/2019

Holiday baking doesn't get any easier than these no-bake Caramel Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies! With no baking required, these cookies are a gluten-free & vegan holiday treat that are perfect for gift giving or your holiday meal spread. Happy National Cookie Day, friends! 🙂 Well as per usual, I was anxious and panicking for nothing on Monday. As I mentioned it was my first day at my new gym, and while my 5am class was packed with familiar faces, the 6am crowd was entirely new for me. [ 735 more words ]
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No Bake Caramel Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies - Katalyst Health No Bake Caramel Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies December 4, 2019 by Kat Leave a Comment Holiday baking doesn’t get any easier than these no-bake Caramel Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies! With no baking required, these cookies are a gluten-free & vegan holiday treat that are perfect for gift giving or...

Turmeric Pecan Latte - Katalyst Health 20/11/2019

This thick and creamy Turmeric Pecan Latte is made with real pecans, turmeric and coffee for a healthy and delicious pick me up! The last latte I shared took on a far more serious tone than this Turmeric Pecan Latte will. Scout's honor. Wait - can I say that if I was never a scout? I might not have actually… [ 590 more words ]
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Turmeric Pecan Latte - Katalyst Health This thick and creamy Turmeric Pecan Latte is made with real pecans, turmeric and coffee for a healthy and delicious pick me up! The last latte I shared took on a far more serious tone than this Turmeric Pecan Latte will. Scout’s honor. Wait – can I say that if I was never a scout?...Read More ....

Pecan Pie Energy Bites - Katalyst Health 18/11/2019

Made from just 4 basic ingredients, these Pecan Pie Energy Bites are like a delicious bite of pecan pie! Gluten-free and vegan. Holidays have always been weird for me. Being the child of divorced parents not only meant being torn between two very different lives [SoCal vs NorCal - city life vs country life] but it also brought about weird feelings in regards to the holidays. [ 765 more words ]
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Pecan Pie Energy Bites - Katalyst Health Made from just 4 basic ingredients, these Pecan Pie Energy Bites are like a delicious bite of pecan pie! Gluten-free and vegan. Holidays have always been weird for me. Being the child of divorced parents not only meant being torn between two very different lives [SoCal vs NorCal – city life vs cou...

Vegan Gingerbread Pancakes with Pear Compote - Katalyst Health 14/11/2019

These gluten-free and vegan Gingerbread Pancakes are topped with a simple yet delicious warm pear compote for the perfect Fall breakfast! If I had to describe these pancakes in three words it would be like this: Fall Meets Christmas. Catchy, right? I think so 😉 I know it's only Novemeber but ya'll I am gingerbread crayyyy right now. Maybe it's my love for cinnamon, warm spices or just my obsession with all things Christmas, but I've already got two gingerbread recipes to share with you guys - starting with these vegan Gingerbread Pancakes! [ 620 more words ]
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Vegan Gingerbread Pancakes with Pear Compote - Katalyst Health These gluten-free and vegan Gingerbread Pancakes are topped with a simple yet delicious warm pear compote for the perfect Fall breakfast! If I had to describe these pancakes in three words it would be like this: Fall Meets Christmas. Catchy, right? I think so 😉 I know it’s only Novemeber but ya...

11/11/2019

This Protein Brownie Skillet is so rich and fudgy that no one will believe that it's healthy! Grain-free, gluten-free, paleo and vegan. This Protein Brownie Skillet took me completely by surprise, as did Ninja's reaction to it. I don't bother having Ninja try everything I post here on the blog. The fact is he just isn't interested in Turmeric Smoothies… [ 964 more words ]
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06/11/2019

These Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Bars allow you to enjoy cinnamon rolls for breakfast - in a healthy, gluten-free way! Made without any refined sugars, these bars are frosted with a subtly sweet cream cheese frosting for the perfect breakfast bite. I think I've found my Christmas morning breakfast. And yes, I do realize that it's barely November right now. These Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Bars are… [ 787 more words ]
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04/11/2019

This no-bake Pumpkin Spice Turmeric Fudge is layered on top of a simple oat crust for a delicious gluten-free and vegan treat! Happy November! But more importantly, happy Time Change 😉 Sunday morning was the first morning in a long time that I woke up actually feeling rested - I suppose that is what an extra hour of sleep can do, huh? [ 751 more words ]
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Paleo Pumpkin Protein Bites - Katalyst Health 31/10/2019

These adorable paleo Pumpkin Protein Bites are a delicious grain-free snack packed with healthy fats, protein and big pumpkin flavor! Turn them into adorable jack-o-lanterns for a fun holiday treat. HAPPY HALLOWEEN! I don't know about you guys, but I love Halloween. Not so much the scary stuff because I'm actually a Grade A Wuss, but I really love the fun side of it - the decorations, pumpkin carving, fun songs and of course the candy! [ 829 more words ]
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Paleo Pumpkin Protein Bites - Katalyst Health These adorable paleo Pumpkin Protein Bites are a delicious grain-free snack packed with healthy fats, protein and big pumpkin flavor! Turn them into adorable jack-o-lanterns for a fun holiday treat. HAPPY HALLOWEEN! I don’t know about you guys, but I love Halloween. Not so much the scary stuff bec...

Healthy Single Serve Chocolate Cake - Katalyst Health 28/10/2019

This healthy Single Serve Chocolate Cake is the perfect size for one! Fluffy, rich and frosted with a simple greek yogurt cream cheese frosting, this cake is gluten-free and secretly high in protein. Happy National Chocolate Day! And yes, I realize that I'm posting two "mug" cakes in a row. This one is covered in frosting though, so cut me some slack, 'mkay?! [ 1,005 more word ]
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Healthy Single Serve Chocolate Cake - Katalyst Health This healthy Single Serve Chocolate Cake is the perfect size for one! Fluffy, rich and frosted with a simple greek yogurt cream cheese frosting, this cake is gluten-free and secretly high in protein. Happy National Chocolate Day! And yes, I realize that I’m posting two “mug” cakes in a row. Th...

Protein Pumpkin Mug Cake - Katalyst Health 24/10/2019

In under five minutes you can have the fluffiest and easiest slice of pumpkin cake thanks to this Protein Pumpkin Mug Cake! Gluten-free and vegan. I love mug cakes. If there weren't so many dang mug cake recipe books out there already I probably would write my own. Maybe call it, "A Bite of Cake" or something cute. Or not. Whatever - I'm not very good with words, people. [ 566 more words ]
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Protein Pumpkin Mug Cake - Katalyst Health In under five minutes you can have the fluffiest and easiest slice of pumpkin cake thanks to this Protein Pumpkin Mug Cake! Gluten-free and vegan. I love mug cakes. If there weren’t so many dang mug cake recipe books out there already I probably would write my own. Maybe call it, “A Bite of Cake...

22/10/2019

These easy vegan and gluten-free Brownie Truffles are made without any dairy, butter, oil or refined sugars. Rich and fudgy, no one will believe these truffles are healthy! Friday's post was tough for me, guys. It took a lot out of me emotionally to write, simply because all of the emotions and pain from the time came flooding back and honestly? [ 751 more words ]
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Healthy Beet Latte - Katalyst Health 17/10/2019

This healthy Beet Latte is a protein-packed, caffeine free treat that is dairy-free and vegan with a simple swap. Sometimes a latte is just a latte. Other times it's not. I could go on and on about the benefits of this healthy beet latte. I could talk about the benefits of beets and how using beet powder makes incorporating this amazing food into your diet a cinch. [ 903 more words ]
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Healthy Beet Latte - Katalyst Health This healthy beet latte is a protein-packed and caffeine-free treat that is dairy-free and easily made vegan! Made from health boosting ingredients...

Flourless Paleo Pumpkin Cookies - Katalyst Health 15/10/2019

These flourless Paleo Pumpkin Cookies are the perfect soft & chewy cookie! Bursting with pumpkin flavor and made from just five basic ingredients, these cookies are gluten-free, grain-free and dairy-free. And we back, friends! 😉 Our little vacation to Idaho was a nice break from the normal routine, Ninja's brother's wedding was beautiful and I can now officially say I'm a corn maze expert. [ 604 more words ]
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Flourless Paleo Pumpkin Cookies - Katalyst Health These flourless Paleo Pumpkin Cookies are basically pumpkin pie in cookie form! Made without any gluten, grains, dairy or eggs, these cookies are simple...

09/10/2019

Filled with a simple grain-free brownie batter that is high in protein, these Brownie Batter Chocolate Cups are the perfect bite of chocolate! And just like that, I'm done with the work week! I won't lie to you, it actually gives me major anxiety to miss work and to hand over my morning classes to a substitute, but I love my co-workers and know that my classes are in very capable hands. [ 858 more words ]
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Vegan Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes - Katalyst Health 07/10/2019

Simple to make and equally as delicious, these gluten-free and vegan Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes are better than any donut shop! Last week was one of my co-worker's birthday. My other co-worker and I wanted to do something special for her, so I got the card and baked her some tasty goodies while my other co-worker got the cake. Well, sort of. [ 790 more words ]
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Vegan Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes - Katalyst Health Simple to make and equally as delicious, these gluten-free and vegan Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes are better than any donut shop! Last week was one of my co-worker’s birthday. My other co-worker and I wanted to do something special for her, so I got the card and baked her some tasty goodies while my...

03/10/2019

Edible protein brownie batter that is a healthy treat to curb that sweet tooth! High in protein, gluten-free, grain-free and vegan. It should come as no suprise that I have quite the sweet tooth. I mean Daddy is known for carrying either candy corn or black jelly beans in his pockets and I used to call my grandpa "Grandpa M&M" [ 787 more words ]
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