Sunday, April 19, 2015

Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Whole Wheat with Flax Cookies

These went down tonight. They were as easy to make as they were to consume. 

1/2 cup softened organic butter
1 free range egg
1/2 cup all natural peanut butter 
1/4 cup coconut sugar or cane sugar
1/4 cup local honey
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 cup stone ground wheat flour
3 tbsp flax meal
1/2-1 cup dark chocolate chips

1. Whip butter, egg, sugar, honey and vanilla. Slowly add flour, baking soda, baking powder and flax. 
2. Fold in chocolate chips. 
3. Place a tbsp on ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 350 about 10-15 minutes. 

Makes about 3 dozen. 

Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Whole Wheat with Flax Cookies

These went down tonight. They were as easy to make as they were to consume. 

1/2 cup softened organic butter
1 free range egg
1/2 cup all natural peanut butter 
1/4 cup coconut sugar or cane sugar
1/4 cup local honey
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 cup stone ground wheat flour
3 tbsp flax meal
1/2-1 cup dark chocolate chips

1. Whip butter, egg, sugar, honey and vanilla. Slowly add flour, baking soda, baking powder and flax. 
2. Fold in chocolate chips. 
3. Place a tbsp on ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 350 about 10-15 minutes. 

Makes about 3 dozen. 

Homemade Dark Chocolate Bark

Ohhhhh dark chocolate......how I love thee.....

1 cup dark chocolate
1 tbsp coconut oil

Toppings of choice: almonds, walnuts, pistachios, dried fruit, shredded coconut, sunflower seeds, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, sea salt etc. 

Melt chocolate in double boiler with coconut oil on stove. Allow to cool slightly. Pour on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Top with any and all things! Place in fridge to cool and harden. Break apart and eat slowly. You might want to eat the whole tray!

Friday, April 10, 2015

Turkey Stroganoff

And old classic meal. At least to me. But omitting all the bad stuff! Makes for a flavorful meal and super healthy especially with the zoodles in place of egg noodles!

1 lb organic ground turkey
1 onion diced
8 oz of sliced mushrooms
1 tbsp olive oil
2 fresh garlic cloves minced
2 tbsp wheat flour
2 tbsp red wine (optional)
3/4 cup bone stock or stock of choice
1 cup organic plain Greek yogurt
1/2 tsp thyme
Himalayan salt and pepper to taste 
Fresh parsley for garnish

1. Heat oil and sauté onion, mushrooms and garlic. 
2. Add turkey and cook till brown. 
3. Sprinkle top with flour and slowly add stock and wine. Stirring till mixed. Allow to come to a simmer. 
4. Add thyme, garlic, pepper and yogurt. Bring to a simmer. 
5. Serve with egg noddles or zoodles. Top with fresh parsley.