A smoothie a day keeps the doctor away. I found a new and exciting ingrediant that I have been incoporating in my smoothies lately....wheat grass powder. Wheat grass is amazing. One tsp. of wheat grass powder has as much iron in it as a huge spinich salad. I admit, the smell is a little overwhelming...like fresh grass...obviously:) But, in a smoothie, you cannot even taste it! So, here is the smoothie of the week, with my new addition:
1 cup, semi-frozen, mixed berries
1 tbsp. coconut oil
handful of frozen kale
1/2 cup coconut water (little more or a little less, based on the thickness you desire)
1 packet stevia
1 tbsp. hemp powder
blend until combined
ENJOY!
Monday, October 28, 2013
Monday, October 7, 2013
Fall Eats
I am clearly addicted to cooking:) When I am bored on a Saturday night and my idea, to break the boredom, is to make a gluten free apple coffee cake...you know it's bad! I think about it day and night...what can I make tomorrow for breakfast, lunch, dinner? Something different than we have all the time....something tasty and healthy? What new snacks can I make the kids? So now that fall is here and I finally have a Vitamix, I am making so much fun stuff. Here are a few of the things that I have been trying. I can't take credit for most of the recipes...those are from my other addiction (Pinterest:)
First I'll list the ones that are my own:
Applesauce:
SO this time of year! Farmers markets have apples For $1.50-2.00 lb. I buy a ton and make sauce. The Vitamix makes it easier than ever. I cut the apples into quarters. I also keep the peels on (So many good nutrients in the peels) Put in a pot with a little water and watch them cook till they get real soft.You can also roast them in a cake pan with a little water and cinnamon in the oven. I transfer theses mushy apples straight to the vitamix and blend. Maybe add a little water and some cinnamon. Vitamix demolishes the peels..not a sign of one. Put in canning jars and freeze. Eliminates the whole hot water bath canning mess and will keep for a long time. You can also add blended fruit purees to the sauce to make it flavored, i.e berry, pear, etc.
Coconut Whipped Cream:
My kids have no idea that this is not whipped cream. For a while I was buying whole whipping cream and whipping it weekly with cinnamon and stevia. But, canned coconut milk is dairy free and has so many more health benefits. I put a can of organic whole fat coconut milk, unopened, in the freezer for a few hours upside down. Open it and you will see a layer of water and a large layer of thick coconut cream. You will only use the cream portion, so drain off the water part. Now whip with a mixer. Add any sweetner you choose. I do stevia and cinnamon. It does not have that "whippy" feel, i.e cool whip, but does the trick and it's all natural. This will stay good covered in the fridge for about a week.
Cinnamon Chips:
To go with the whipped cream, I make these cinnamon chips. Take tortillas, spray with cooking spray and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. Cut into triangles with a pizza cutter and put on an ungreased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. They are crunchy, yummy, sweet and great for dipping!
Pork Carnitas:
Cannot even describe how easy and good these are. Sat in the crockpot all day and made a good meal with some homemade guacamole and rice.
http://mommyandmelunchbox.blogspot.com/2013/02/pork-carnitas-salad.html
No Bake Granola Bars:
Just made these this morning. Too easy and you can mess with different variations.
http://www.mykitchenescapades.com/2013/06/no-bake-chewy-granola-bars_23.html
Kheema, Indian Ground Beef with Peas:
Loved this! Maddy devoured it. If you like a little spice, but not super spicy...this is perfect. Very easy to make and good over rice.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/aarti-sequeira/kheema-indian-ground-beef-with-peas-recipe/index.html
Slowcooker Rotisserie Chicken:
I have made many chicken slowcooker recipes and have only made them once because they were forgetable..nothing special...until this recipe. This, again, is easy to put together and really does taste like store rotisserie chicken. I took the crockpot drippings and made gravy to go on the sweet potato side. http://crockpot.betterrecipes.com/slow-cooker-rotisserie-chicken.html
Bon Appetit!
First I'll list the ones that are my own:
Applesauce:
SO this time of year! Farmers markets have apples For $1.50-2.00 lb. I buy a ton and make sauce. The Vitamix makes it easier than ever. I cut the apples into quarters. I also keep the peels on (So many good nutrients in the peels) Put in a pot with a little water and watch them cook till they get real soft.You can also roast them in a cake pan with a little water and cinnamon in the oven. I transfer theses mushy apples straight to the vitamix and blend. Maybe add a little water and some cinnamon. Vitamix demolishes the peels..not a sign of one. Put in canning jars and freeze. Eliminates the whole hot water bath canning mess and will keep for a long time. You can also add blended fruit purees to the sauce to make it flavored, i.e berry, pear, etc.
Coconut Whipped Cream:
My kids have no idea that this is not whipped cream. For a while I was buying whole whipping cream and whipping it weekly with cinnamon and stevia. But, canned coconut milk is dairy free and has so many more health benefits. I put a can of organic whole fat coconut milk, unopened, in the freezer for a few hours upside down. Open it and you will see a layer of water and a large layer of thick coconut cream. You will only use the cream portion, so drain off the water part. Now whip with a mixer. Add any sweetner you choose. I do stevia and cinnamon. It does not have that "whippy" feel, i.e cool whip, but does the trick and it's all natural. This will stay good covered in the fridge for about a week.
Cinnamon Chips:
To go with the whipped cream, I make these cinnamon chips. Take tortillas, spray with cooking spray and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. Cut into triangles with a pizza cutter and put on an ungreased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. They are crunchy, yummy, sweet and great for dipping!
Pork Carnitas:
Cannot even describe how easy and good these are. Sat in the crockpot all day and made a good meal with some homemade guacamole and rice.
http://mommyandmelunchbox.blogspot.com/2013/02/pork-carnitas-salad.html
No Bake Granola Bars:
Just made these this morning. Too easy and you can mess with different variations.
http://www.mykitchenescapades.com/2013/06/no-bake-chewy-granola-bars_23.html
Kheema, Indian Ground Beef with Peas:
Loved this! Maddy devoured it. If you like a little spice, but not super spicy...this is perfect. Very easy to make and good over rice.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/aarti-sequeira/kheema-indian-ground-beef-with-peas-recipe/index.html
Slowcooker Rotisserie Chicken:
I have made many chicken slowcooker recipes and have only made them once because they were forgetable..nothing special...until this recipe. This, again, is easy to put together and really does taste like store rotisserie chicken. I took the crockpot drippings and made gravy to go on the sweet potato side. http://crockpot.betterrecipes.com/slow-cooker-rotisserie-chicken.html
Bon Appetit!
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