Friday, August 18, 2017

Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Bites


Strawberry Frozen Yogurt BitesPrep Time: 15 minutesTotal Time: 36 minutesServings: 6 ServingsIngredients:– ½ cup finely chopped raw almonds– 1 tbsp. coconut sugar– 1 tbsp. extra-virgin organic coconut oil melted– ½ tsp. ground cinnamon– ¾ cup organic plain Greek yogurt– 2 tbsp. raw honey– 1½ cups finely chopped fresh strawberriesInstructions:1) Prepare 6 muffin cups by lining with silicone or parchment cupcake liners. Set aside.  2) Combine almonds, sugar, oil, and cinnamon in a small bowl; mix well. 3) Divide almond mixture evenly between muffin cups. Set aside.4) Combine yogurt and honey in a small bowl; mix well.5) Evenly top almond mixture with yogurt mixture and strawberries. 6) Freeze for 6 hours, or until firm.7) Remove from cupcake liners to serve. 


Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Homemade Cheese-Its


These "cheesy" sea salt almond flour crackers are so easy to make.  Just 5 ingredients!  The photos do not do them justice...just make them to see for yourself.

1 1/2 cup almond flour
3 Tbsp water
1 Tbsp ground flaxseed
pinch of sea salt
1 Tbsp nutritional yeast

Mix in a bowl until it becomes a dough.  On parchment paper or a cooking stone spread out the dough, thinly.  Cut lengthwise & width wise.  Poke holes in each crackers.  Bake 350 degrees for 20 minutes.  Flip, bake for an additional 8 minutes.  Sprinkle with sea salt & nutritional yeast.  Eat them all!!


Thursday, January 12, 2017

Pear and Goat Cheese Flatbread


Serves: 4 - 6

Ingredients:
1 package store-bought Naan flatbread

GOAT CHEESE SPREAD:
1 cup goat cheese (softened to room temperature)
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 lemon (zested)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

VINAIGRETTE:
1 lemon (juiced)
1/4 cup olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

TO ASSEMBLE:
2 cups spring mix or arugula 
1/2 cup cranberries
1/2 cup crushed pecans
2 pears (cored, thinly sliced)

Directions:
Toast Naan flatbread in a toaster oven OR preheat a cast iron skillet to medium-high heat.  Add the flatbread to the cast iron skillet and heat until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes.

For the Goat Cheese Spread:
In a large bowl, add the goat cheese, thyme, oregano, lemon zest, and olive oil and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

For the Vinaigrette: In a medium bowl, add the lemon juice and olive oil and whisk to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Add the arugula and pomegranate seeds and toss to combine.


To Assemble: Spread the goat cheese mixture on the flatbread and lay the sliced pears on top. Finish by topping with the lettuce, cranberries and pecans. Slice and serve.


Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Banana Oat Bites



Ingredients:
2 Ripe Bananas
1 Cup Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
1 Tbsp any nut butter (I like almond butter)
Dash of Cinnamon
Drizzle of Honey
1/2 cup Dark Cocoa Chips

Directions:
Mix it all together and then scoop into cookies on a baking sheet. Bake for 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes!