June 17, 2015

Coconut Lime Energy Bites

I originally came into contact with these delicious little nuggets during the Market to Market Iowa run. Sara made a few different energy bites for us to snack on and these little guys won me over. They are a nice switch-up from the traditional energy bites that I make with peanut butter, honey and oats.

Lime and Coconut = Light, refreshing and super easy to make.

And makes me want a vodka.

Typical….

I found this recipe on Spoonful of Flavor. The only change I made was I used regular limes, because I have no idea what makes a key lime different AND I am fairly confident you can’t find one in Nebraska. The recipe turned out just fine.

Ingredients

1/2 cup almonds
1/2 cup cashews
1 1/2 cups dates, pitted
Juice from 3 limes
Unsweetened coconut

Instructions

1. Add the almonds and cashews to the bowl of a food processor and pulse.

2. Add the dates and lime juice. Pulse until the dates are finely chopped and the mixture starts to clump.

3. Shape the mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls. Roll in coconut and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

March 24, 2015

Cauliflower Pizza Crust

I’ve had folks asking me for this recipe since I made it. Nearly two weeks ago. OOPSIE! Sorry. 🙂

Here it is! Here it is!!!

Ingredients:

1 Head of Cauliflower
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup goat cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp. oregano
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. sea salt
Desired Pizza Toppings!

Step One : Process cauliflower until fine “powdery” texture.

Step 2: Put cauliflower in microwave safe bowl, cover, microwave for 4 minutes. Dump cauliflower onto a clean tea towel and let cool for a few. Once cool enough to handle, wrap side of tea towel around veggie, twist and SQUEEZE! Keep squeezing until you can’t squeeze a single drop more. You want to squeeze out as much water as possible in order for the pizza crust to hold together.

Step 3: Mix the rest of ingredients in a bowl and add cauliflower. Press mixture on oiled parchment paper on either a pizza stone or pan of your choice.

Step 4: Bake at 350 from 15-30 minutes. Seriously. Just watch it and remove once it hits the color and crispness you want. The longer the better, but totally your call.

Step 5: Top with desired pizza toppings, put back in oven until cheese is melted and enjoy!

Enjoy!

March 12, 2015

Shakeology Chocolate Bar

I was down in the dumps last night thanks to the lovely human being who dinged the door on my brand new Black Beauty and didn’t leave me a note. GRRR. So, now my passenger side door has a dent on the bottom. Cool, bro. Thanks. Whatevs.

It honestly could be way worse… it’s just the principle of it all. Hang on to your dang door when you open it. DUH! Clint thinks we can get it pulled out later.

So, to swallow my pain I was thinking chocolate and wine. I went for the chocolate BUT used my shakeology instead to make it.