Parmesan Crisps

These tasty crisps are a great alternative to chips for those of us who do not eat grains!


What you need:
 Grated Parmesan cheese

What you do:
 Preheat oven to 350º
 Line cookie sheet with parchment paper
 Drop small mounds of Parmesan cheese on cookie sheet
 Cook for about seven minutes
 Let cool
 Dip into guacamole or salsa!

Simple Guacamole

Over the years, I've tried many guacamole recipes. Ali shared this simple, delicious recipe with me. Love it!


What you need:
 2 to 4 ripe avocados, pit removed and peeled
 Juice of one lemon or lime
 Garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste

What you do:
 Put all ingredients in a bowl
 Mash together and adjust salt and pepper
 Enjoy!

Energy Bars

My daughter, Ali, is the master at creating tasty, nutritious energy balls. She won't give away her recipe (because she doesn't have one), so I experimented to come up with my own!


What you need:
1 cup coconut oil
2 cups properly prepared nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews, macadamia nuts)
6-8 pitted dates
1 cup sprouted sunflower seeds
1 cup sprouted pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup chia seed
1 cup shredded coconut
1/4 cup raw cacao powder
1/4 cup cacao nibs
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. vanilla
Maple syrup or raw honey to taste (very little, about 1-2 Tbs.)
Celtic sea salt to taste

What you do:
Melt coconut oil (I melt it in a glass Pyrex measuring cup, placed in a pan with about an inch of water so the oil does not get hot)
Place melted coconut oil, nuts and dates in Vita-Mix and blend
Pour this mixture into large bowl
Add the remaining ingredients and mix together with large spoon
Adjust syrup and salt to taste (not too sweet)
Spread mixture out on parchment lined baking sheet
Put this in the refrigerator until set
Slice into desired bar size
Enjoy!


Properly prepared nuts: the WHYS and HOWS

Seedy Crackers

I have been on the hunt for a healthy cracker for some time. The rice crackers from TJs contain soy. (And since it is not organic soy, it is probably genetically modified.) Annie's Crackers are made from organic rice, but the rice is not properly prepared. I found an organic sprouted seed cracker at Jimbo's that I like, only too expensive and the crackers are very thick. My thoughts on crackers....They are just transportation to my mouth of some delicious fat, such as grass-fed butter or raw cheese! After several attempts, I found and adjusted a very simple recipe I like from Angela at Oh She Glows.

What you need:

1/2 cup chia seeds
3/4 to 1 cup filtered water
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 cup sprouted sunflower seeds
1 cup pumpkin seeds
1/8 small onion, grated on a zester
3-4 garlic cloves, grated on a zester

What you do:


Place the chia seeds, 3/4 cup water and salt in medium glass bowl
Cover and let soak overnight or for at least 8 hours
Preheat oven to 350º
Add the rest of the ingredients to the bowl of soaked chia seeds.  Mix well. If the mixture seems too dry, add water to get a moist, but not too wet, consistency
Spread mixture out on parchment lined baking sheet, spreading with spatula to a consistent 1/4 inch
Bake for 30 minutes
Flip over to another parment lined baking sheet
Using large knife, cut into bite size pieces
Bake for another 20 minutes and check for doneness (Should be slightly browned)
Cook longer if needed
Separate and enjoy!

These crackers are delicious right out of the oven, topped with grass-fed butter!