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    • PB & C Energy Bars (3 ingredients)

      Posted at 8:00 pm by myfoodiecall
      Jul 14th

      Homemade energy bars are great, but can be time-consuming. My King Bars are a family favorite, but sometimes I get lazy. I found this 3 ingredient recipe on the Kitchn, modified it slightly and was pretty happy with the results.

      Good stuff.

      Good stuff. Easy. Three ingredients.

       

      Peanut Butter & Chocolate Energy Bars

      Ingredients

      • 1 1/2 cups organic peanuts
      • 1 1/2 cups pitted Medjool dates
      • 1 cup Ghirardelli dark chocolate chips, divided into 2

      Directions

      1. Line an 8-inch x 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
      2. Add the peanuts and dates in a food processor. Pulse 10 times. Remove the lid and break apart any clumps of dates.
      3. Process this time continuously for 2-3 minutes until the ingredients clump together.
      4. Add 1/2 of the chocolate to the peanut-date mixture.
      5. Replace the lid and pulse a couple of times to incorporate the chocolate.
      6. Transfer the mixture to the dish. Spread and press the mixture using parchment paper (so that the mixture doesn’t stick to your hands)
      7. Melt the remaining 1/2 of chocolate chips in 15-second increments in the microwave, stirring in between.
      8. Pour the melted chocolate onto the bars and spread it in a thin layer so that it covers the top.
      9. Pop the pan in the freezer for 20-25 minutes to firm.
      10. Cut into bars.
      11. Transfer them to the fridge and store them until they are devoured!
      Posted in Snacks | Tagged peanut butter
    • Sesame Basamati Rice with Summer Vegetables

      Posted at 8:00 pm by myfoodiecall
      Jul 7th
      Sesame rice with summer vegetables.

      Sesame Basmati Rice with Summer Vegetables.

      Everyone recovered from their 4th of July? Ready to get healthy again? Try this summery rice dish that is enhanced with a bit of sesame that adds that little something something, but is not too overpowering…

      Sesame Basmati Rice with Summer Vegetables

      Ingredients

      • 1 cup chopped onion
      • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
      • 1 1/2 cups brown basmati rice
      • 3 garlic cloves, minced
      • 3 cups water
      • 1 teaspoon salt
      • 1 cup chopped broccoli
      • 1 cup cut green beans
      • 1 small sliced summer squash (just under 2 cups)
      • 2/3 cup diced red pepper
      • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
      • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

      Directions

      1. Combine onion and oil in a large saucepan
      2. Saute over low heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently
      3. Stir in the rice and cook for another minute
      4. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
      5. Add the water and salt and bring to a boil.
      6. Stir, cover and cook until almost all of the water is absorbed 35-40 minutes.
      7. Remove lid and stir in the vegetables.
      8. Cover and cook for another 6-7 minutes.
      9. Stir in sesame seeds and oil.
      10. Serve right away.
      FYI, might want to double this recipe.

      FYI, might want to double this recipe.

       

      Posted in Salads, Soups, and Sides | Tagged broccoli, brown rice, red pepper
    • Small changes…10 healthy modifications for your July 4th.

      Posted at 8:00 pm by myfoodiecall
      Jul 2nd

      Hosting a fourth of July gathering? Or heading to one?

      Homework assignment for you.

      Try to do two of these. Or more.

       

      1) Skip ketchup on your burger.

      skip

      Why? Can you say high fructose corn syrup?

      Instead? Go heavier on the mustard. It has no sugar and 1/4 the calories of ketchup.

      2) Use whole wheat rolls.

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      3 grams of fiber per roll? Your white rolls can’t say that.

       

      3) Skip cheese on your burger.

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      Really. Isn’t this just habit to slap this on a burger?? Let’s break that habit.

      And 9 grams of fat per slice? You may as well just have bacon on that burger instead. Just kidding. Don’t do that.

      4) Skip soda.

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      Seems pretty obvious, right?

       

      For some creatures of habit  this might be a tough one. Try to get away from what you’ve always done and ditch the liquid calories. Also, wouldn’t you rather eat your food? I would.

      5) Bring your own chips.

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      BYOC? Bring Your Own Chips. I will coin this phrase.

      This is for those of you who can’t step away from the chip bowl. If you must polish of a bag of something, better pick something smarter than Doritos. BYOC.

       

      6) Make this healthier pasta salad.

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      Seriously? Skip me.

      7) Swap your burger for a veggie burger.

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      Just better. and with no heart attack as a side effect.

      8) Don’t char grill your meat.

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      See that black stuff? Carcinogenic

      Sorry grillmasters, but burning up your bbq at high temps creates Polycylic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PCAs). In short, PCAs cause cancer in animals.

       

      9) Skip the butter and salt on your corn.

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      Don’t they call it “sweet corn” because it’s naturally sweet? Do we need to slather stuff on this? Try it without.

       

      10) Make S’mores with transfat-free graham crackers

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      These are transfat-free.

      But the ones on sale at the end of the aisle? Not so much. You have to venture into the healthy foods’ section.

       

      Of course there are many more healthy modifications than 10. So let’s do this. Let me know your two (or more) changes this holiday weekend. Happy 4th!

       

      Posted in Small changes
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