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Chocolate Dipped Sesame Almond Breakfast Cookies

Add to ❤ Favorites These 6 ingredient Chocolate Dipped Sesame Almond Cookies are delicious to snack on and heart enough for a quick breakfast Ingredients for 8 cookies 3/4 cup almond meal 1/4 cup Simply Sesame’s Vanilla with Almond Bites Spread 1 egg 1/4 cup coconut sugar 1/4 teaspoon almond extract a pinch of salt 1/2 cup good quality chocolate for melting Read the Instructions here  

Healthy Banana Oatmeal Snack Cake

Add to ❤ Favorites This easy recipe is perfect for a guilt-free breakfast or snack! It has the same sweetness level as muffins, and it’s full of fresh fruity flavor. The snack cake will keep for at least one week if stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Ingredients for 16 slices 1 ½ cups (150g) instant oats (measured like this and gluten-free, if necessary) 1 ¼ cups (150g) whole wheat or gluten-free* flour (measured like this) 1 ½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda 2 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground nutmeg ½ tsp salt 1 tbsp (14g) coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly 2 large egg whites, room temperature 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup (264g) mashed banana (about 2 medium) ½ cup (120g) plain nonfat Greek yogurt ¼ cup (60mL) pure maple syrup ¼ cup (60mL) nonfat milk Read the Instructions here  

White Chocolate Cranberry Bites

Add to ❤ Favorites You don’t even need to cook. The only prep time was about 5 minutes mixing everything together and about 20 minutes in the freezer to firm up. That’s all it took to make these little bites. Ingredients for 12 bites 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats 1/2 cup white chocolate chips 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 2 tablespoons honey Read the Instructions here  

Baked Paleo Energy Bars

Add to ❤ Favorites These one-bowl baked paleo energy bars are the perfect snack! A mixture of ground nuts, seeds and a touch of maple syrup for a healthy portable snack bar. Ingredients for 10 bars 1/2 cup whole raw almonds 1/2 cup raw cashews 1/3 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds) 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 2 tablespoons whole flax seeds 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds 3 ounces dates , pitted (about 5 dates) 2 tablespoons warm water 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1 large egg white 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt Read the Instructions here  

Cast Iron Rosemary Focaccia

Add to ❤ Favorites Dough drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with rosemary and sea salt is a bread lover’s paradise. And don’t even get me started on its aroma. For any one of you who are new to the focaccia world, Welcome! Focaccia is an Italian oven-baked bread that’s typically prepared with olive oil, salt and herbs but it can also be topped with cheeses and meats. Ingredients for 1 bread One 1 lb. package store bought pizza dough 4 Tbsp. olive oil, divided ⅓ cup chopped fresh rosemary, divided Sea salt, to season (optional) Read the Instructions here  

Parmesan, Herb & Garlic Frittata Recipe

Add to ❤ Favorites The recipe I’d like to share with you today will guide you through the steps necessary to prepare a very simple frittata. There aren’t too many ingredients and everything is very affordable. If you live alone, the resulting quantity should last at least three days. If there are just two of you, cut that in half. If you have a family of six, each person will get one piece as a side with something else. It’s really a great bit of food. Ingredients for 6 servings 12 Large Eggs 3 Tablespoons Half and Half 3/4 Teaspoon Salt 1/4 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper 2 Teaspoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 1 Large Sweet Onion, Chopped 1 Teaspoon Garlic, Minced 1 Cup Parmesan Cheese, Shredded 1/2 Cup Fresh Parsley, Chopped 1/2 Cup Fresh Basil, Chopped Read the Instructions here  

Roasted Asparagus, Green Onion, and Blue Cheese Frittata

Add to ❤ Favorites There are many things I love about this frittata. Roasting the asparagus and green onions together (roasted green onions are delicious). The combination of the roasted veggies with blue cheese (not using too much helps balance everything) and the lightness of the meal. Ingredients for 2-4 servings 1/2 lb asparagus 5-6 green onions 1 tablespoon olive oil 6 large eggs 3/4 cup whole milk 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese Blue cheese for topping Greens from green onions Read the Instructions here  

Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Sautéed Mushrooms

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 4 servings 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 medium shallots, thinly sliced (about 3/4 cup) 2 teaspoons light brown sugar 8 ounces mixed mushrooms, such as shiitake and oyster 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 12 ounces taleggio cheese, sliced 8 slices hearty bread, such as Pullman loaf Read the Instructions here