Pecan Butter
Shown above with mashed banana and a sprinkle of cinnamon. 3 cups pecans Process in food processor or Vitamix blender until creamy. ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ This is so easy to make, and so unbelievably delicious. Since pecans are softer than almonds, this is something you can easily make in a food processor. You just have to be sure to have enough pecans in there to give the machine something to process. As far as using a blender – the only reason I recommend the Vitamix, in particular is because it has a...
Read MoreLemon Basil Vinaigrette
6 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 2 TBSP fresh lemon juice 1/4 tsp pure salt handful fresh basil, chopped 1/4 tsp black pepper pinch of crushed red pepper Mix =) Store any extras in the fridge. ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ This is a great dressing if you’re avoiding vinegar (or even if you’re not!). ~ Swap out the basil for any herb (or combination of herbs) you’d like. ~ LEMON JUICE TIP – Sometimes I don’t have fresh lemons on hand when I need them. On the other hand, if I buy a bottle of lemon juice, I’m...
Read MoreYogurt Cucumber Dip
1 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove, pressed or minced 1/2 cup finely chopped (or shredded) cucumber 1/8 tsp pure salt freshly ground black pepper 1 TBSP fresh parsley, chopped or torn Mix everything together. _____________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ Was inspired to concoct this after a friend shared her version with us on a recent camping trip (Thx Lynn!). It’s great as a dip for any type of raw veggie – especially fresh, juicy, cherry tomatoes! ~ For a thicker version, if you’d like,...
Read MoreChocolate Chip Cookie Cake
4 eggs, beaten 3/4 cup honey 1 tsp powdered white stevia 1 cup almond butter (or other nut/seed butter) 1 TBSP pure vanilla extract 1/2 tsp pure salt 1/4 cup cream of buckwheat cereal (dry – straight from the box) 1/4 cup tapioca flour 1/2 cup coconut flour, sifted 2 cups quinoa flakes 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 2/3 cup chocolate chips (I use Navitas Naturals Sweet Cacao Nibs – one 4-0z bag) 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted Pre-heat oven to 350. Beat all ingredients together with an electric mixer. Divide into 2 square greased baking dishes (I use coconut oil to grease...
Read MoreRoasted Eggplant & Tomato Salad Sandwich
eggplant, peeled & cut into rounds extra virgin olive oil pure salt & freshly ground pepper to taste TOMATO...
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