Showing posts with label snack. Show all posts
Showing posts with label snack. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Smoothies

Since we got a Nutribullet, I've been replacing my breakfast with a healthy smoothie each morning then sometimes having another for a snack somewhere in the day. I am going to start adding my favorite recipes. Usually I just add whatever sounds good (along with done leafy greens) but I want to write down the ones worth repeating exactly.
Right now I am drinking this yummy concoction:

Pineapple Orange Creamsicle
1 orange, peeled
1/2 cup canned pineapple (not drained)
A large handful of baby spinach
1/2 banana, frozen
1/2 cup plain yogurt
Small handful almonds
Couple spoonfuls Chia seeds
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Milk to fill line
Few ice cubes, optional

Here's my favorite dessert version:

Healthy Chocolate banana smoothie
2 bananas, frozen
1 spoonful unsweetened cocoa powder (or more, to taste.)
Handful of almonds
Spoonful or two of flax seed
1/4 t. Almond extract
Milk (amount depends on how thick you want it)

Sunday, December 29, 2013

Caramel Popcorn

This is so good you would have no idea how ridiculously easy it is. A quick zap in the microwave after mixing kind of sets the caramel. Spreading it on a cookie sheet lets the individual pieces harden so it doesn't all stick together.
I like that this recipe isn't overly sweet and sticky. It's just perfect.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup popcorn kernels. (more if you want not as strong of flavor, less if you want more concentrated sweetness)
1/4 cup butter
2 T. Light corn syrup
1/2 c. Brown sugar (I use slightly less)
1/4 t. Salt
1/2 t. Vanilla
1/4 t. Baking soda

Directions:
Pop corn using your favorite method. (Here's mine: put 1/4 cup kernels at a time in large microwaveable bowl covered with a plate. Microwave until popping slows down.)
Melt butter, corn syrup, sugar and salt in saucepan. Remove from heat. Add vanilla and soda and stir well, letting the baking soda do it's job.
Pour sauce over popped corn in large bowl and stir to coat evenly. Microwave for 30 seconds-ish. Stir. Spread on cookie sheet to cool.
Option: add in 3/4 cup of peanuts.