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BANANA BREAD CHOCOLATE CHIP OAT BARS

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BANANA BREAD CHOCOLATE CHIP OAT BARS

Ingredients
2 1/4 cups oats (before blended) (gluten free, if desired)
1/2 teaspoon aluminum free baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 medium ripe bananas
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup honey (agave nectar if vegan)
1/3 cup chocolate chips (vegan, if desired)

For chocolate drizzle:
2 tablespoons chocolate chips (vegan, if desired)
1/2 teaspoon coconut oil

Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 9×9 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2. To make oat flour: Place oats into blender or food processor and blend for 1-2 minutes until oatmeal resembles flour. You may need to stop blender and stir oats a couple of times to ensure that all oats have been blended. Transfer oat flour medium bowl; whisk in baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; set aside.
3. Place bananas, vanilla, applesauce, and honey into blender; blend 1-2 minutes or until smooth and creamy. Add to oat flour mixture and mix until just combined.
4. Gently fold in 1/3 cup of chocolate chips. Pour batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly with rubber spatula. Bake for 15 minutes or until knife inserted into center comes out clean or with just a few crumbs attached. Cool 10-15 minutes on wire rack.
5. Prepare drizzle by adding 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips and coconut oil in microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high 30 seconds; stir well to combine then drizzle over the top of bars. Cut bars into 16 squares and enjoy!
Notes: Bars can be frozen. Simply bake, cool, cut; store in ziploc bag. Reheat individually for 30 seconds in microwave. Extra ripe bananas are best for this recipe.

Nutrition Information
Serves: 16
Serving size: 1 bar
Calories: 116
Fat: 2.9g
Carbohydrates: 21.8g
Sugar: 10.8g
Fiber: 2.2g
Protein: 1.7g

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PB&J WARM QUINOA BOWL

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INGREDIENTS

  • ½ cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 tbsp natural, unsalted peanut or almond butter
  • 1 cup strawberries
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 2 dates, chopped
  • 2 tbsp almonds, chopped

DIRECTIONS

In a medium saucepan on medium-high, add quinoa and almond milk. Bring to a boil and swirl in peanut or almond butter. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 13 – 15 minutes, until quinoa is tender and almost all liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and keep covered.

In a separate saucepan, while quinoa is cooking, cook strawberries and maple syrup on medium heat for 3 minutes. Mash berries with a fork and add chia seeds. Reduce heat to low and stir occasionally until thickened. Remove from heat and keep warm.

Stir quinoa with a fork and divide between bowls. Swirl in strawberry mixture and top with dates and almonds. Top with a splash of almond milk.

*adapted from cleaneating.com

 

ROASTED CHICKPEAS

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INGREDIENTS

  • Can of garbanzo beans
  • Olive oil
  • Salt
  • Seasoning/herbs of choice

PREPARATION

  • Drain and rinse the can of beans
  • Lay the beans on a paper towel and pat dry with another paper towel
  • Leave the skins on or use the paper towel to rub them off
  • Place beans in a bowl and toss with olive oil
  • Bake at 400F degrees for 30 – 40 minutes until golden brown and crunchy
  • Remove from oven, season with salt and any herbs/spices you like

For a spicy mix try:

  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt