Warm Apple Toast
September 5, 2011
Ingredients:
2 slices whole grainbread
1 apple, cored and thinly sliced
1 tbsp peanut butter
Sprinkle of nutmeg and cinnamon
Instructions:
Spread the peanut butter on the bread and arrange apple slices on top. Sprinkle with nutmeg and cinnamon. Place under the grill until the apples are beginning to soften.
This makes a lovely after school snack.
Peanut Butter and Apricot Balls
July 13, 2011
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Yields about 20
Ingredients:
¼ cup granola
¼ cup dried apricots, chopped
¼ cup sultanas
¼ cup shredded carrots
¾ cup smooth peanut butter
2 tbsp soft brown sugar
Instructions:
In a mixing bowl, combine the granola, sugar, sultanas, apricots and carrots. Add in the peanut butter, a bit at a time, and mix in well. Chill the mixture in the fridge overnight to set. Next day, form into about 20 balls and place in the fridge for a few hours to chill.
This is a delicious and healthy snack for the whole family.
Spicy Garbanzo Bean Snacks
June 7, 2011
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2 cans (15 oz size) garbanzo beans
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp cumin
1 Tbsp curry powder
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and get out a large baking sheet.
Drain garbanzo beans, rinse, and drain well.
Put garbanzo beans in bowl and pour olive oil in, tossing to coat the beans well.
Spread garbanzo beans out on baking sheet.
In small bowl, mix together the seasonings.
Sprinkle 1/2 seasoning mixture evenly over garbanzo beans on baking sheet, shake beans to coat, then sprinkle remaining half of seasonings over beans, and shake again to coat.
Put in preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, shaking to mix up beans once during baking time.
Garbanzo beans are done baking when they crisp up; adjust your cooking time accordingly.
Serve warm as a snack or use as a topping for green salads, soups, or casseroles.
