Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bark
Dark chocolate chips aren’t just a sweet treat—they’re loaded with antioxidants that help combat inflammation and support overall health. The mix of carbs and fats in this recipe provides steady energy, while the dark chocolate naturally boosts mood by stimulating endorphins and serotonin. And if you’re craving chocolate during your period? There’s a reason. Magnesium levels dip during menstruation, and dark chocolate helps replenish them—supporting muscle relaxation, reducing cramps, and improving blood flow. So go ahead, listen to your body—it knows what it needs.

Ingredients:
  • 1 1/2 cups Oat Flour
  • 1/4 cup Raw Honey
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Oil (melted)
  • 2 tsps Vanilla Extract
  • 1 1/2 cups Dark Chocolate Chips
  • 1/4 tsp Sea Salt (flaky)
Instructions:
  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
  2. In a bowl, mix the flour, honey, oil, and vanilla with a spatula until well combined. Fold in 1/4 of the chocolate chips.
  3. Pour the cookie dough mixture onto the baking sheet, and use your hands or a spoon to flatten and spread it to approximately 1/4 inch (0.5 cm) thickness.
  4. Melt the remaining chocolate in a double boiler or in 30-second intervals in the microwave.
  5. Pour the melted chocolate onto the dough and use the back of a spoon to spread it out. Transfer to the freezer for 30 minutes or until solid. Sprinkle with salt just before the chocolate sets.
  6. When solid, break it into pieces and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to eat. Enjoy!

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Meet Leah Negrin

 
I am a bold, beautiful, sometimes timid, usually happy, essential oil, nutrition junkie. Although at 39 I feel as if I've had several careers over a lifetime (or at least sometimes when I look back at my resume that is what shines through). I've been a paralegal, an office manager, an administrative assistant, worked in commercial lending and have finally landed on nutrition.

My journey to nutrition started many years ago when my sister was diagnosed with celiac disease and food had to change for the family. From there, along my own health journey I’ve helped people not only figure out what to eat but how to do it so that it can work for them sustainably. For almost seven years I’ve been counseling people on their nutrition and weight loss journeys. 

Finally getting some sunshine in Southern California *Photo credit  Brittany Hassett 

I am knowledgeable about what purpose food serves your body and I focus on finding sustainable options when it comes to food; this also led to my love of essential oils. I had the opportunity to attend a workshop where a registered dietitian spoke about using essential oils in her practice to help her patients. I was floored. I knew that #plantsheal but I didn't realize that others in the 'conventional' medical community thought that as well!! Learning that it was possible to incorporate these magical little bottles gave me a huge sense of hope.


Alina, myself and Caitlin (oily bffs) *Photo credit Anne Negrin

 
As I learned more about these oils I was diagnosed with increased intestinal permeability or as many of us know it, leaky gut. Leaky gut has been around for quite awhile but many of us are just learning what this is or why this is even more common these days than ever before. Many issues can be related to leaky gut including autoimmune diseases. Receiving this diagnosis just led me down a path further to learn about nutrition and how to best serve my body and take care of myself.


Enjoying a vegan ice cream cone in Budapest! *Photo credit to Michelle Owen 

Since birthing our sweet baby boy at home earlier this year I’ve been incredibly passionate about helping other women too who are pregnant and new mothers with their nutrition. Eating healthy for your pregnant body and your postpartum self is a game changer for both mother and baby.

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