Saturday, March 8, 2014



Cinnamon Nut Granola

























4 C. Oats

1 1/2 C. chopped nuts (pecans, almonds, walnuts)

1/4 C. brown sugar

1 T. cinnamon

1 t. allspice

1/4 t. salt

1/3 C. coconut oil

1/4 C. honey

1 t. vanilla extract




 Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine dry ingredients in a big bowl.

Combine coconut oil, honey and vanilla in a bowl and microwave for one minute. 

Mix the oil/honey mixture into the oat mixture.

Transfer to a wide, shallow casserole dish. 

Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
















Let it cool, then put in an airtight container.



Friday, March 7, 2014

Banana Nutty Muffins


2 mashed bananas (peeled)
1 egg
1/3 C. plain greek yogurt
2 T. coconut oil, melted
1/3 C. sweetener (maple syrup, honey, or brown sugar...or a combo)
A handful of crushed up walnuts
1 t. vanilla extract
2 t. cinnamon
1 t. baking powder
1/2 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt
1/4 C. oats
1/4 C. almond flour
1/4 flour

Mix it all up, then pour into muffin tins greased with coconut oil.  Sprinkle a little brown sugar on top of muffins.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35ish minutes.

They taste soo yummy with greek yogurt, maple syrup and pecans on top!









Black Forest Smoothie





1/3 C. plain greek yogurt
2 medjool dates
1 avacado
1/4 C. oats
1/2 C. blueberries, frozen
1/2 C. black cherries, frozen
Small handful of pecans
1 kale leaf
2 T. cocoa powder
Chia Seeds
Almond milk

Blend it up!