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healthy breakfast cookies !

31/5/2021

These cookies are loaded with nuts, seeds, oats and whole grains for a cookie that packs some serious health benefits. These are the Healthiest Breakfast Cookies…ever!

cook time: 12 MINUTES total time: 22 MINUTES yield: 16 COOKIES 1

prep time: 10 MINUTES

Ingredients

1 1/4 cup gluten-free rolled oats
1/4 cup almond flour (can sub any type of flour)
1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup sesame seeds
3 tbsp chia seeds
1/4 cup dried cranberries
dark chocolate chips (as many as you like, I use about 1/4 cup)
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup tahini or almond butter (I like to mix both)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg (*or flax egg)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
Mix all the dry ingredients together in a bowl.
Mix all the wet ingredients together in a separate bowl.
Pour the dry ingredients into the wet and mix together until well combined
Use a cookie scoop to scoop evenly sized cookies onto the baking sheet. Press down with your hands (these cookies won’t spread)
Bake for 12 to 14 minutes.

Notes:

You can use any type of nuts and seeds you have on hand for these cookies.

Make sure to press the cookies down with your hands after scooping them onto the baking sheet. They won’t spread out much on their own.

To make a flax egg mix 1 tbsp ground flaxseed with 3 tbsp of water. Let sit to gel for 5 minutes then use as you would an egg.

Store in an airtight container on the counter for up to a week

Nutrition

serving size: 1 cookie calories: 155 sugar: 9g sodium: 20mg fat: 11g

saturated fat: 2g carbohydrates: 17g fiber: 4g protein: 4g

Recipe Compliments: JESSICA HOFFMAN

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healthy Oven Baked calamari rings

31/5/2021

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Crispy and delicious oven baked calamari rings prepared without added fat. Easy, simple and healthy meal for the whole family.

Calamari (Italian for squid) are an excellent source of easily digestible protein (32% of RDA per 100 g), and contain a significant amounts of vitamins and minerals: vitamin B12, riboflavin, niacin, selenium, phosphorus, zinc.

Thanks to its low-fat content and a relatively high protein content, calamari is very nutritious food that will satisfy your hunger without excess calories. That is of course if you do not fry calamari in oil !!

You can serve them with some oven baked potato wedges and a Greek salad topped with some feta and olives ! Don't forget a drop or two of fresh lemon juice !

Ingredients

1 lbs (400g) calamari rings
1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
1/2 cup polenta (corn grits or stone-ground cornmeal)
2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
pinch of salt
garlic powder (to taste, if desired)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
Wash calamari rings thoroughly and dry excess liquid. Transfer in a large bowl and add olive oil. Stir well.
In a separate bowl, mix breadcrumbs and polenta. Add garlic powder if desired.
Dip the calamari rings into the mix. Place on the baking tray covered with grease proof paper .
Bake for 15-20 minutes, until nicely golden.
Serve straight away with few drops of lemon juice.

Note: You can use semolina instead of polenta. You can also use other herbs and spices like paprika, chili flakes, onion powder, etc.. use your imagination !

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