Warm Apple Triangles
October 15, 2008
Warm Apple Triangles
What You Need:
2 (10 in) whole wheat tortillas
4 TBSP cream cheese
1 apple, cored, peeled and sliced thin
cinnamon and sucanat or rapadura
How to Make It:
Lay each of the tortillas out so they are completely flat.
Spread each tortilla with 2 TBSP of the cream cheese.
Layer apple slices on one half of the tortilla.
Fold the other half of the tortilla over the apple slices.
Cut each tortilla into 4 triangles.
Place on pan greased with butter and heat until as warm as you like.
2 Servings
Try using your favorite type of cream cheese even plain tastes great. These also taste pretty good without warming them up.
Freezer Banana Munchies
October 14, 2008
Freezer Banana Munchies
What You Need:
2 firm bananas
How to Make It:
Peel the bananas.
Cut into bite size chunks.
Place all the banana chunks into a freezer bag.
Place in the freezer for up to two weeks.
2 Servings
Use bananas that are ripened through. The freezer enhances the flavor just be sure the bag is sealed tightly so no ice crystals appear on the bananas. It’s easy and everyone loves this healthy snack.
Snackable Cherry Mix
October 14, 2008
Snackable Cherry Mix
What You Need:
4 C old fashioned oatmeal
1 C wheat germ
1 C cold milled flax
3/4 C shredded coconut
2/3 C pine nuts, toasted
1/3 C oil
3/4 C honey
2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2/3 C dried cherries
How to Make It:
Place the oatmeal, wheat germ and flax into a large mixing bowl.
Add the coconut and nuts and stir until combined together.
Pour in the oil, honey and vanilla.
Use a rubber spatula to stir until all the dry ingredients becomes completely coated.
Sprinkle in the nutmeg and cinnamon and toss to coats.
Bring the oven temperature to 350 degrees.
Grease a large cookie sheet with a non stick cooking spray.
Place the mixture on the cookie sheet evenly.
Bake 30 minutes stirring about every 10 minutes.
Remove from the oven and very carefully stir in the cherries.
Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature before serving.
16 Servings
This mix will stay fresh in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Always be sure to break up any large chunks before storing. Try this mix as a topping on yogurt for a special treat.
