Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Reese's Chocolate Peanut Butter Easter Eggs

The classic easter treat ... Reese's Chocolate Peanut Butter Easter Eggs ... just 5 ingredients, gluten free, dairy free & delicious!


Ingredients:
1 cup creamy, salted peanut butter or any nut butter of your choice
5 tablespoons coconut flour
4 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 cup @enjoylifefoods chocolate chips
1 Tbsp coconut oil

Directions:
1. In a bowl, fold together nut butter, coconut flour and maple syrup.
2. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Use your hands to form the nut butter mixture into an 2 inch egg shape. Once all dough is shaped, place in freezer for 15 minutes to harden.
3. In a separate bowl, melt chocolate chips with coconut oil.
4. Remove eggs from freezer using two forks dip in the melted chocolate, shaking off any extra and placing it back on the cookie sheet. Chocolate should harden immediately.
5. Then using a spoon, gently drizzle remaining chocolate on as laces.
6. Place them in the freezer to set for at least 15 minutes.
*Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer for longer.

Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Roasted Veggie Tacos




Ingredients:
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp sea salt or himalayan salt
1 cup cubed butternut squash
1 cup quartered brussels sprouts
1/2 cup chopped tomato
bibb lettuce leaves
torn cilantro leaves
lime 

Directions:
1. Preheat oven for 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
2. Add oil, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin and salt to a large mixing bowl.  Add squash & brussels sprouts, toss to coat.
3. Spread veggies on prepared baking sheet.  Bake, stirring halfway through, for 30 minutes or until tender-crisp.
4. Place lettuce leaves on plate and top with squash mixture, avocado, tomato and cilantro. 
5. Squeeze lime juice over the top. Enjoy!


Monday, January 3, 2022

Mediterranean Veggie 30 Minute Pasta


Ingredients:
8 ounces of gluten free pasta 
1 TBsp olive oil
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup marinated artichokes
1/4 cup tomato sauce or 3 Tbsp tomato paste
4 cups baby spinach
1/4 cup torn basil leaves

Directions:
1. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil.  Add pasta, cook 8 minutes or until al dente.  Reserve 1 cup pasta water, drain and set aside.

2. While pasta cooks, add oil to a large skillet over medium heat.  Swirl to coat, add red pepper flakes and garlic.  Saute 30 seconds.

3. Add tomato sauce or paste, stir over heat for about 1 minute.

4. Add tomatoes, salt, pepper, and artichokes.  Cook for about 5 minutes or until tomatoes begin to break down, stirring occasionally.

5. Add pasta, simmer for about 2 minutes.  If need more liquid add reserved water.  

6. Stir in spinach and basil, cook for about 2 minutes or until wilted.

7. Remove from heat and serve.