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August 31, 2011 granola

My new favorite homemade granola!  It’s so yummy topped with frozen berries, sliced bananas and some almond milk.  (recipe inspiration from I Heart Wellness)

4 cups Organic Quick Oats

2 medium (grated) Carrots

4 tsp Cinnamon

2 tsp Nutmeg

1/2 tsp Sea Salt

1/2 cup nuts, chopped (pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, walnuts)

2 Banana, mashed up really well

4 tbsp Honey

1/2 tsp Stevia Powder mixed with 1/2 cup water

2 tsp Vanilla

1 tsp almond extract

Preheat oven to 325.

Mix the dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl plus the shredded carrot.

In a separate mixing bowl, mash the banana, and stir in the remaining liquid.  Add the wet to the dry and stir together.

On a parchment lined cookie sheet spread the mixture out evenly and bake for 20 – 25 minutes.  Every 10-15 minutes check on the granola and stir a bit.

 

August 1, 2011 Cool Summer Quinoa Salad

I loved this recipe !  It was nice and refreshing, and satisfied my hungry belly without making me feel stuffed.  Perfect for a hot summer day!

Cool Summer Quinoa Salad (adapted from i heart wellness)

2 cups cooked quinoa

1/2 cucumber, diced

2 cups frozen peas

1 carrot , shredded

3 cups spinach, chopped

1 cup kidney beans

1/2 tsp sea salt

1/2 tsp dijon mustard

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

1/4 tsp ground cumin

 

Cook Quinoa as directed on package and let cool.   Add chopped veggies to cooled quinoa and toss well. Make dressing with the remaining spices and oil and pour over the dish.  Toss again and place in the fridge until cold.