SIMPLE GRANOLA BARS

2 mashed up bananas

1/2 cup peanut butter

2 1/2 cups rolled oats

2 tbsp chia seeds

3 tbsp maple syrup

1 tbsp cinnamon

dash of nutmeg

1 tsp vanilla

1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips (or your choice!) (or raisins)

Mix all ingredients together.  Place in an 8x8 pan and bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees.  

Let cool then cut into 16 squares.  You can top with melted chocolate and unsweetened coconut flakes if desired!

No sugar, no oil, no flour, no butter...just pure goodness!! ENJOY!

ROASTED CRANBERRY HUMMUS

1 bag fresh or frozen cranberries
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp cinnamon
dash of nutmeg
1 tbsp water or more if needed
salt and pepper to taste

1. Preheat oven to 400.  Pour cranberries onto a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 15-18 min and let cool.

2. Combine chickpeas, orange juice, olive oil, cinnamon, nutmeg in food processor and puree until smooth.  Add all but 2 tbsp cranberries and puree. Add water as necessary to get desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper and mix.  Lastly, stir in the leftover cranberries and enjoy!!

You can also add some tahini if you would like but I thought it was great without it!!

CHOCOLATE & PB SHAKEOLOGY BITES (no bake)

1/2 cup chocolate shakeology
1/2 cup finely chopped nuts (Any kind)
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup almond butter or peanut butter
3 TBSP raw honey

Mix it all together!  You can add raisins and some cinnamon but that is just me.

Roll into balls about the size of a ping pong ball.

Makes 12, serving size 1 ball.


ENJOY!!! keep them in the freezer for cravings!

SPICY CAULIFLOWER BITES

So we made this one a little different from the recipe in the FIXATE cookbook that goes with the 21 say fix meal plan but I like it because it adds crunch!

6 cups cauliflower florets

1/2 tsp sea salt, divided into two separate 1/4

1/2 cup hot pepper sauce

1/3 cup rice vinegar

1 Tbsp corn starch

2 tsp ground chili powder

1/4 tsp ground smoked paprika

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

1 tsp maple syrup

1 tsp worcestershire sauce

2 tbp organic grass fed butter

3 cups celery sticks (we chopped them)

Preheat oven to 350.  Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

Place cauliflower on sheet and spray.  Season with 1/4 tsp sea salt.

Bake for about 20 minutes.

While that is cooking combine hot sauce, vinegar, and cornstarch over low heat.  Add in spices and whisk to blend.  Heat mixture over med heat, stirring frequently until thickened (about 10 min).

Take cauliflower out of oven and pour sauce over it (while still on the baking sheet) then return to even for 5 min.

We mixed in the chopped celery but you don't have to. ENJOY it!! 

BEAN SALSA

This is the simplest bean salsa you will ever make!  Serve with pita chips, veggies, sweet potato chips...throw it on top of a salad...whatever you want!  OR just get a spoon and dive in!

Mix together 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 3 tablespoons greek yogurt. Then add in:
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 red onion finely diced
1 avocado cut in chunks
2 tomatoes cut in chunks (I take the seeds out so it does not become liquidy)
2 cups frozen corn that is thawed and drained

Mix gently and season with salt and pepper.  ENJOY!!

SPICY AND CRISPY GARBANZO BEANS

1 can Garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed and dried
1/2 to 1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tbsp paprika
1/2 tbsp cumin
1/4 tsp cayanne pepper
1/2 tsp salt

Mix all together then put on a baking sheet sprayed with Cooking spray.  Roast in 400 degree oven for about 30 minutes, giving them a shake every 8 to 10 minutes.

SO GOOD!!! much better than popcorn to snack on at the movie theater!

SLOW COOKER CINNAMON AND HONEY ROASTED NUTS

SO SO SIMPLE and a great snack on the go.

1 cup of each...almonds, pecans, walnuts
2 tsp cinnamon
2 Tablespoons honey

Combine nuts and cinnamon in a medium bowl, add honey and toss well to coat nuts.  Cover and cook in slow cooker for 1- 1 1/2 hours on low.

ENJOY this sweet treat!

HONEY NUT GRANOLA (slow cooker)

INGREDIENTS:

2 1/2 cups of rolled oats

3/4 cup raw almonds (divided in half)

Handful of crushed up walnuts-optional

1 tsp cinnamon

dash of salt

dash of nutmeg

1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup)

1/4 cup coconut oil

1 tablespoon of brown sugar - optional

1 tsp vanilla

DIRECTIONS:

1. Spray the slow cooker with cooking spray then add oats.

2. Grind half of the almonds into fine crumbs in a blender/food processor then add to slow cooker.  Grind the rest into medium chunks and add to slow cooker.  I added some crushed up walnuts as well at this point. 

3. Sprinkle with cinnamon, salt, and a dash of nutmeg. Mix well. 

4. Melt the coconut oil in the microwave.  Then whisk in honey, vanilla and brown sugar.  Pour mixture over the oats and stir until evenly coated.

5. Leave the lid off slightly and cook granola for about 2 hours on low, stirring every 30 minutes until granola is evenly golden.  Then spread granola onto sheet of aluminum foil to cool.

ENJOY!!!!