Recipes from Nutrition SNO

Almond Snack

1 C. almonds
1/2 C. craisins (or raisins)
1 T. honey
1 T olive oil or coconut oil

Blend in food processor to desired consistency.
I added a little more honey to mine because I like it sticking together and eat it on crackers and celery.

Homemade Graham Crackers (easy as making cookies)

2 1/4 cup freshly ground wheat flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup butter
1/4 cup warmed honey
3 Tbs water

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Combine dry ingredients in a bowl.
3. Cut in butter.
4. Warm the honey and water together in microwave for about 20-30 seconds. Add to dry ingredients and blend well. If dough seems too stiff, add a little water.
5. Roll out on a greased cookie sheet to 1/4 inch thickness (the thinner, the better). Prick dough with a fork all over.
6. Bake for 8-10 minutes until slightly browned. Remove from oven and cut immediately (it will be too hard later).
7. Cool and enjoy!

Oat & Honey Granola Recipe

Yum...Granola! This is so yummy and easy to make. You'll love it. :)

3/4 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup oil (I use extra virgin olive oil)
1/3 cup honey (tip: use the same measuring cup as the oil and your honey won't stick)
5 cups rolled oats
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Heat a large pot on the stove to med-high heat. Put in the oil, brown sugar, and honey. Bring to a boil and heat until the sugar is dissolved.
3. In the mean time, measure out your dry ingredients in another bowl and give them a stir.
4. When sugar is dissolved add in the dry ingredients and mix well!
5. Spread out on a large, greased cookie sheet with sides (I use the 1/2 sheet size).
6. Bake at 375 for 10-11 minutes. Do not overbake.
7. Let it cool in the pan and stir it every once in a while. If you don't stir it, it'll turn into one big chunk (which is still yummy but harder to eat).

You can also add in nuts, dried fruit, seeds, wheat germ, coconut, or whatever else you think would taste good.

Tip: I have found that different brands of oats change the flavor of the granola significantly. I like the Quaker rolled oats the best. I get them at Costco. Don't use quick oats!

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Yummy Hummus Recipe

2 c. chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
1/4 c. tahini (sesame paste)
1/4 c. water
1/6 c. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 T. lemon juice
3/4 tsp. salt
1 T. cumin powder

Place all ingredients into a food processor or blender and process until very smooth. Refrigerate in an air-tight container for 7-10 days.

6 servings (1/3 c. each)

Nutritional info.: Fat--12.8 g./Carbohydrates--21.2 g/Calories--215.9/Protein--5.8g.

I've made it before with about half of the tahini, which will reduce the calorie count quite a bit. Also, when I made if for RS, I only used one garlic clove and about half of the cumin because I didn't want it to be too strong.

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Pumpkin Puff Pancakes

2 eggs
1 c. milk
1/2 c. cooked (canned) pumpkin
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/4 c. salad oil
1 3/4 c. Bisquick
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ginger

Beat eggs in small bowl on high speed for 5 minutes or until thick. Stir in remaining ingredients just until moistened. Pour batter by tablespoonfuls onto hot griddle. Serve with hot apple cider syrup.


Apple Cider Syrup

1 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. heaped cornstarch
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2 c. apple cider or juice
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 c. butter

Mix sugar, cornstarch, and spice in a medium saucepan. Stir in cider and lemon juice. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils 1 minute. Remove from heat and blend in butter. Serve warm over pumpkin pancakes.