Chia Seed Balls

This is another recipe that I got from my mother-in-law that I tweaked a bit

Chia Seed Balls

Mill together to make a paste (I used a food processor)
3 Large Dates
1 TBS Coconut Oil Melted
1/4 tsp Orange Extract
2 TBS Water
1 TBS Cacao Powder

Separate Bowl mix together
1/4 Cup Chia Seeds
1 TBS Roasted Flaxseeds
1/4 Cup Raw Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
1/2 Cup Raw Walnuts
1 TBS Cacao Nibs

Now mix the paste into the dry ingredients throughly
Roll mixture into small balls and then roll into some shredded coconut
Store in a sealed container in fridge

Banana Oat Bran/Oats Muffins

This is a flour-less, buttler-less and sugar-less recipe that I based off one my mother-in-law gave me.

*UPDATED**Recipe:

Wet ingredients
2 TBS Coconut Oil Melted
3 Large Bananas
2 Eggs
2 Cups of Almond Milk
1/2 cups of Raisins (I did not soak mine first)
Can also add dried cranberries, dried apricots etc.
Mix together and set aside

Mix dry ingredients in a separate bowl
1 Cup of Oat Bran
1 Cup of Oats
1 TBS Baking Powder
1/2 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Cinnamon
1 tsp Ground Cloves
1 tsp Ground Ginger
2 TBS Roasted Flaxseeds
2 TBS Chia Seeds
Handful of Raw Almonds chopped up (how ever many you prefer)
2 TBS Raw Sunflower Seeds
3 Handfuls of Chopped Raw Walnuts (how ever many you prefer)
1/2 Cup Shredded Unsweetened Coconut

Blend the wet and dry ingredients together and let sit for 15 minutes

Bake at 375 for 15 minutes or until done in the center

*Store in fridge in bag or airtight container

New Recipes To Try

I was introduced to this wonderful Blog by my really good friend Samantha, it's called Delighted Momma and you MUST check it out. A few of her recipes have become a weekly staple in my house.

Here are the ones that I love and use quite often.

Flourless Zucchini Brownies

Oh to die for! Dont think I'll ever buy another brownie mix box again!

Almond Coconut Butter
I always have this on hand and have used it in my homemade granola bars, on crackers & on veggies

Superfood Energy Snacks

I make these weekly!! My husband and I eat these during the day for a quick little snack at work. The kids even enjoy them.

Chia Seed Coconut Pudding
I LOVE this pudding!

Skinny Pancakes
I have made these twice now and the kids love them.

Crispy Green Bean Fries

So good and a much better alternative to french fries!

Baked Parsnip Fries

These are amazing!! Never knew what a parsnip was until this recipe!

Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

I made Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes a few weeks ago (without sour cream) and they were a success!!! I got my son Caleb to eat them thinking they were mashed potatoes.

Quinoa Guacamole Salad

Another great recipe find on Just a Taste. This recipe has been a huge hit with some of our friends. A good way to introduce people to Quinoa.

Quinoa Guacamole Salad

Black Bean Taco's with Corn Salsa

I found the Black Bean Taco's with Corn Salsa in my Self magazine. We make this very often and you don't even miss the meat I promise.

Mexican Quinoa

I was googling Mexican Quinoa and came across a recipe on a blog called Peanut Butter Runner. She has some recipes that look delicious and some great workout tips too.

Here's the recipe for Mexican Quinoa it was SO good and one of our new favorites. Instead of a jalapeño I used a green chile. The kids were going to eat it and I didn't want it too spicy.