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Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Tortilla Pizzas

What you need:
  1. Small corn tortillas or whole wheat tortillas
  2. Salsa
  3. Shredded cheddar cheese
  4. Turkey Pepperonis
Directions:
1. Mound a little salsa, cheese, and turkey pepperonis on each tortilla. Cook on foil-lined tray in toaster oven (350°) until cheese has melted and is brown at the edges.
Extras: A layer of refried beans under the salsa, cilantro for garnish, a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of finely chopped green pepper

Peanut butter Yogurt Popsicle's

What you need:
  1. 2 bananas
  2. 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
  3. 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, or vanilla flavored yogurt
  4. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (if you use the plain yogurt)
  5. 6 teaspoons mini chocolate chips
Directions
1.     Peel the bananas and break them up into chunks. Add them to the bowl of a food processor or good blender. Add the peanut butter, yogurt, and vanilla, if using, and puree until smooth. You will want to stop to scrape down the sides of the machine a couple of times to insure a good smooth texture.
2.     Put one teaspoon of mini chips into the bottom of your popsicle molds. Fill the rest with the banana peanut butter yogurt puree. Tap the mold sharply on a firm surface to reduce air pockets.
3.     Insert sticks and freeze until solid, 3-5 hours.
4.     Run the molds under warm water for a few seconds before removing the popsicles.
5.     Makes 4-6 popsicles, depending on your mold.


Dark Chocolate Chip Whole Wheat Banana Bread Muffins

What you need:
  1. 3 tablespoon – flaxseed, ground
  2. 1/2 cup – water
  3. 3 medium – banana
  4. 1/4 cup – applesauce, unsweetened
  5. 2 tablespoon – coconut sugar
  6. 1/2 cup – brown rice syrup
  7. 1 teaspoon – vanilla extract
  8. 1 teaspoon – cinnamon
  9. 1 teaspoon – baking soda
  10. 2 cup – pastry flour, whole wheat
  11. 1/2 cup – chocolate chips, dark
Directions:
1.     Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line muffin tins with paper liners.
2.     Combine ground flax and water in a small bowl, mixing completely. Set aside.
3.     In a large bowl, peel and mash the bananas until some course chunks remain. Add the applesauce and flax mixture, mixing until well combined. Mix in the sugar, brown rice syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon.
4.     Stir in the flour, baking soda, and chocolate chips, just until combined.
5.     Spoon batter into muffin tins, filling about 1/2-2/3 way full. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.




Turkey and Cheese Roll ups

What you need:
1.        Sliced turkey
2.      Low fat sliced cheese

Directions:

1. Layer a slice of turkey and cheese.
2. Then roll them up and enjoy!










Fruit Nachos
What you need:
1.      Sliced  apples
2.      Yogurt
3.      Honey
4.      Granola
5.      Sliced strawberries
6.      Raisins

Directions:

1. Layer the sliced apple on a plate
2. Drizzle honey and spread the yogurt on top the apples

3. Add your toppings (strawberries, granola, and raisins)

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