Sandwich Rounds

Sandwich Rounds

These Sandwich Rounds are a healthy alternative to regular sandwich bread and they're very tasty too! I found this great recipe on http://comfybelly.com  The ingredients and directions are as follows:

Ingredients:

- 2 1/2 cups of Almond Flour
- 1 tsp. Baking Soda
- 1 cup of Almond Milk
- 1/4 cup of coconut oil
- 3 Large Eggs
- 2 Tablespoons of Honey
- 1 Tablespoon of topping such as poppy seeds, sesame seeds (optional)

Directions:

     Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.  Mix almond flour, baking soda, almond milk,coconut oil, eggs and honey in a blender and blend until creamy.
Pour 3 Tablespoons of batter into pancake-like circles onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each sandwich round.
     Sprinkle with your chosen toppings and bake for 15-20 minutes or until  lightly browned on top. Don't be afraid to go a little brown with these-that will make them firmer and add a tasty crunch at the edges.  Slide a spatula under each sandwich round and remove  to a cooling rack. Let cool completely, wrap each sandwich round in wax paper and store in the refrigerator in a large ziplock bag for a week or so or in the freezer for  a few months.  

     Makes about 12 medium Sandwich Rounds.  (The picture on this recipe features a healthy Turkey, Lettuce, Tomato and  Red Onion sandwich using the sandwich rounds. I put a little Italian dressing to add a nice flavor to the sandwich.)

Enjoy!

Breakfast Omelet Muffins

Breakfast Omelet Muffins

These Breakfast Omelet Muffins are light and fluffy and very flavorful!  They are great to make up ahead of time to heat up for a healthy morning breakfast. I actually got this recipe from: http://scdfoodie.com/scd-breakfast-omellete-muffins. The ingredients and steps are as follows:

Ingredients:

- 8 eggs
- 1/2 cup of Almond Milk
- 1/2 cup of Roma Tomatoes (chopped)
- 1/2 cup of Red Bell Peppers (chopped)
- 1/2 cup of Yellow Bell Peppers (chopped)
- 1/2 cup of Green Onions (chopped)
- 1/2 cup of Bacon (fried & chopped)
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- Coconut Spray Oil

Other options for Veggies/Meat; Chopped- jalapeno, black olive, ham, turkey and sausage.

Directions:

     Preheat oven to 325 degrees and spray your muffin pan with the Coconut Spray Oil.  Scramble the eggs and almond milk together in a bowl and add the salt and pepper.  Place equal amounts of veggies and bacon on the bottom of each muffin.  Pour the egg and almond milk mixture over all of the veggies/bacon, almost filled to the top.  You should be able to get your pan to the oven without spilling any of the egg.
     Bake until tops are firm. About 30 minutes or until done.  Makes 12 Breakfast Omelet Muffins. Serve with grapes and blackberries or your choice of fruit.

Enjoy!

Stuffed Red and Yellow Bell Peppers

These Beautiful Stuffed Red and Yellow Bell Peppers are as yummy as they look! The ingredients and steps are as follows:

Ingredients:

- 1 1/2 lbs. Lean Hamburger
- 3 Medium Red Bell Peppers
- 3 Medium Yellow Bell Peppers
- 1 Medium Yellow Onion (chopped)
- 10 Mushrooms (stems removed) (chopped)
- 3 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil

Directions:

     Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly brown onion, mushrooms and minced garlic with olive oil in a pan. Set aside.  In another pan brown hamburger. Add the onion, mushrooms and garlic to the browned hamburger and season with garlic powder, onion powder and salt and pepper.  Cut tops off of the red and yellow bell peppers and clean out the seeds.  Set them in a baking dish and stuff them with the hamburger, onion, mushroom and garlic mixture.
     Place in the oven at 350 degrees uncovered and bake for 20-30 minutes or until the bell peppers are cooked through and the stuffing is browned on top. Garnish with spinach leaves.

Enjoy!

Peanut Butter and Raisin Cookies

Peanut Butter and Raisin Cookies

These Peanut Butter and Raisin Cookies are a healthy and yummy dessert. The ingredients and steps are as follows:

Ingredients:

- 1 Egg
- 1/4 cup of  Honey
- 3 Tbsp of Unsalted Butter
- 1 tsp of Vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups of Almond Flour
- 1/2 cup of Shredded Unsweetened Coconut Flakes
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/4 tsp of Sea Salt
- 1/2 cup of Adams 100% Natural Peanut Butter (Creamy)
- 1/2 cup of Raisins

Directions:

     Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk together egg, honey, butter, and vanilla in a large bowl.  In a separate bowl, combine almond flour, coconut, baking soda and sea salt.  Slowly add dry ingredients to wet mixture until all are well incorporated.  Stir in peanut butter and raisins.  Place the cookie dough in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to chill.  Take the cookie dough out of the refrigerator and spoon heaping tablespoons of the dough and roll into balls and place onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving plenty of room between each.
     Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cookies begin to brown on top.  Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy!

Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken

Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken

This Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken recipe is very flavorful and juicy! It's a feast for the entire family. The ingredients and steps are as follows:

Ingredients:

- 1 3-5 lb. Whole Chicken
- 1 Medium Yellow Onion (quartered)
- 1 Lemon (sliced)
- 2 Tbls. Olive Oil
- 2 Tbls. Lemon Pepper
- 1 Tbls. Garlic Powder
- 1 Tbls. Onion Powder
- 1 tsp. Salt
- 1 tsp. Pepper

Directions:
     Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Remove the chicken giblets. Rinse the chicken inside and out then pat the outside dry. Salt and pepper the inside of the chicken. Stuff the cavity with the quartered onion and slices of lemon. Tie the legs together with kitchen string. Brush the outside of the chicken with olive oil. Sprinkle the entire top of the chicken with lemon pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Place the chicken on a roasting pan and put it in the oven.
     Bake uncovered for 1 1/2 hours or until the juices run clear when you cut between a leg and thigh. Remove the chicken and place on a platter and cover with aluminum foil for 20 minutes. Garnish with spinach and red bell pepper. Slice the chicken and serve with a salad.

Enjoy!

Meatloaf

Meatloaf

This mouth watering meatloaf recipe is easy to make. The ingredients and steps are as follows:

Ingredients:

- 3 lbs. of Lean Hamburger
- 1/2 Yellow Onion (chopped)
- 1/2 Medium Red Bell Pepper (chopped)
- 12 Mushrooms (stems removed) (chopped)
- 4 Stalks of Celery (chopped)
- 3 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 2 tsp of Onion Powder
- 2 tsp of Garlic Powder
- 2 tsp of Sea Salt
- 2 tsp of Pepper
- 1 Egg
- 1/4 cup of Almond Milk

Directions:

     Mix hamburger, onion, red bell pepper, mushroom, celery, minced garlic, onion powder, garlic powder, sea salt and pepper together in a big bowl.  In a separate bowl, beat the egg and almond milk together.  Add these ingredients to the hamburger and vegetable mixture.  Place on a roaster pan and mold the meatloaf into a flat oval shape.
     Cover the meatloaf with aluminum foil and bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. Turn oven down to 350 degrees and continue to bake the covered meatloaf for 30 minutes.  Uncover and bake for 20 minutes or until done. Serve with steamed sugar snap peas or your vegetable of your choice.

Enjoy!