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Snacks

Carrot Chips

May 8, 2016 by pab-admin

Ingredients: 1 lb carrots 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 2 Tbl orange juice Directions: Preheat the oven to 250 degrees.  Slice the carrots with a mandolin to get even slices and at a diagonal. Use the thinnest setting. Toss the carrots with spices and juice and arrange on a baking tray.  Bake for 45 … [Read more…]

Posted in: Snacks Tagged: Carrots

Creamy Cauliflower Spread

May 6, 2016 by pab-admin

This is a great spread for sandwiches or to use as a vegetable dip. We found this recipe on the McDougall newsletter.  Ingredients: 1 head of cauliflower 1 Tbl prepared mustard 1/2 tsp lime juice dash sea salt Directions:   Cut the cauliflower into florets and steam until tender, about 15 minutes.  Place in a … [Read more…]

Posted in: Snacks Tagged: Cauliflower

Black Bean Dip

April 28, 2016 by pab-admin

This is good served with sliced apples, graham crackers or pretzels.  Ingredients: 1 Large can of black beans, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup peanut butter 1-2 Tbl coffee 2/3 cup brown sugar 5-7 Tbl cocoa powder 2 tsp vanilla 2 tsp cinnamon 1 pinch of cayenne pepper Directions:  Put everything in a high speed blender … [Read more…]

Posted in: Snacks Tagged: Black Beans

Homemade Banana Ice Cream

April 22, 2016 by pab-admin

Very Simple ice cream When your bananas starts to get brown, take the skin off and freeze.  When you want ice cream beat the ingredients below in a blender until smooth.  Enjoy Chocolate Ice Cream 1 medium frozen banana 2 Tbl of cocoa Small drop of vanilla   Cookies and Cream 1 medium frozen banana 2 … [Read more…]

Posted in: Dessert, Snacks Tagged: Banana, Raspberries, Strawberries

Firm Cheese

April 22, 2016 by pab-admin

This cheese is great to cut and eat with crackers for company and a great bottle of wine. Also great for pizza. Ingredients: 1 cup sweet potato (1 large boil till tender) 1 cup non-dairy milk (can make your own) 1/3 cup cashews soaked in water, drain In Blender put potatoes and spices and blender … [Read more…]

Posted in: Milks/Cheese, Snacks Tagged: Lemons, Nutritional Yeast, Sweet potatoes

Artichoke-Lemon Hummus

April 22, 2016 by pab-admin

Who doesn’t love hummus?  This is an easy recipe to make from the American Test Kitchen.  Ingredients: 1 cup of drained canned artichoke hearts. 4 Tbl lemon juice 1 can of chickpeas 1/4 tsp lemon zest Directions:  Chop 1/4 cup of artichoke hearts and set aside for garnish. Process the entire can of chickpeas along … [Read more…]

Posted in: Side dish, Snacks Tagged: Artichokes, Chickpeas

Hemp Seed Cereal Bars

April 22, 2016 by pab-admin

Seeds are good for us and we should all be eating more seeds.  This recipe comes from Eatseed.com.  Ingredients: 1 cup of old fashion oats 1 cup cereal 1/2 hemp seeds 1 Tbl chia seeds 1 Tbl flax seeds 1/3 cup raisins or other dried friut 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon pinch salt 1/2 cup maple … [Read more…]

Posted in: Breakfast, Snacks Tagged: Chia Seed, Flaxseed, Hemp seeds, Oats

Hemp Seed Energy Balls

April 22, 2016 by pab-admin

This recipe is a great source of energy, super nutritious with protein and healthy fats and easy to make.  I found this recipe on the Honour System website.  Ingredients: 1 cup quick oats 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, non-dairy 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup raw hemp seeks 1/4 cup ground … [Read more…]

Posted in: Snacks Tagged: Hemp seeds

Avocado on a Tortilla

April 10, 2016 by pab-admin

A quick meal for lunch  Ingredients: 1/4 avocado 1/2 tsp. lemon juice 2 warm tortillas 2 slices of a tomato Salt and Pepper Directions: Mash the avocado and add the lemon.  Split and spread on the 2 warm tortillas.  Top each with a large slice of tomato or you could cut into chunks and spread … [Read more…]

Posted in: Lunch, Snacks Tagged: Avocado, Tomatoes

Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Bites

March 12, 2016 by pab-admin

This could be bites or muffins depending on your size tin you want to use. Ingredients: 1 cup cooked quinoa 1 cup quick oats 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 4 Tbl cane sugar or raw sugar 1 Tbl maple syrup 1 cup chopped apples any variety 2 egg replacers Directions: Preheat oven 350 degrees.  … [Read more…]

Posted in: Breakfast, Snacks Tagged: Apples, Oats, Quinoa
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