135g almonds soaked overnight
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
heavy pinch salt
2-3 tablespoons honey
2-5 dates (or any other dried fruit to thicken)
2 1/2 tablespoons raw cocoa nibs (or 2 tablespoons cocoa powder)
1/4 – 1/3 cup coconut chips (or flakes) for rolling
Directions:
Start the day before by weighing out about 135grams or about 1 cup of raw almonds, soak them in 2-3 times their volume of water for 8-12 hours and drain. Pat dry and store in fridge until needed.
In a food processor, add your almonds, salt, cocoa nibs or powder, and sesame seeds. Pulse until it forms a crumbly mixture. Add your pitted dates, and pulse again until it starts to form into balls. If using honey Add your honey, and pulse until mixture resembles sticky dough. When you squeeze a little in your hand, it should hold its form no problem. If mixture is too dry add more honey or dried fruit, if too wet, add some extra sesame seeds.
Take mixture 1 tablespoon or so at a time and roll into balls. Take coconut chips or another topping of choice and roll each ball into the topping.
If you want the balls to be firm you can freeze for a few hours, refridgerate for 6 or more hours. Or you can put them in the dehydrator for 4-8 hours at 110 degrees until they reach your desired texture.
NOTE: This is an old recipe and I’m leaving it here for anyone that wants it. I however do not endorse the eating of milk, meat, or eggs.
These bran muffins are super moist, delicious, and easy to make. Did I mention this is a healthy breakfast idea? Serve a muffin for breakfast with a glass of juice and a piece of fruit.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cup bran
1 cup approx. flour
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon REAL vanilla extract
1 1/2 t baking powder
1/2 t salt
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup regular sugar
1/4 cup oil
2 whole eggs
Optional Mix Ins:
1/2 cup of nuts, or dried fruits like cherries, strawberries, blueberries, or the traditional raisins
Optional Topping:
1/2 tablespoon coconut chips
1 tsp raw sugar
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
In a bowl, mix your bran, milk, salt, eggs, sugar, baking powder, oil, and vanilla. Mix well, there should be no lumps. After you mix well, add in 1/2 cup flour and mix until incorporated. Add the rest of the flour little at a time until the mixture if very thick and gloopy. Â This is a basic bran muffin recipe, if you want you can stop right here or you can add in fruit or nuts. Add in 1/2 cup of your choice of mix-ins. Mix until combined.
Spray muffin pans with cooking spray or line with muffin paper. Divide the batter evenly between twelve muffin tins. For that little extra something add coconut chips and/or raw sugar.
Bake at 375 degrees for 18-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Every once in-awhile we go into our kitchen and realize we have barely anything to cook with. It’s in these times simple is better! This recipe is quick, easy, CHEAP, and easily customizable! This is just the basics, try stirring in 1 cup of shredded cheese, shredded meats, or steamed vegetables.
Ingredients:
(potato mash:)
5lbs potatoes cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 med-lrg white or yellow onion
5 large garlic cloves
1 tablespoon soy sauce
(casserole:)
7 cups potato mash
3 whole eggs + 1 egg white
3/4 cup whole milk
1 tsp white vinegar
1/2 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons dry parsley
1/2 tablespoon coriander powder* (optional but adds good flavor)
1 tsp red chili flakes* (optional)
5 tablespoons bread crumbs, divided
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First, start by boiling all the potato mash ingredients for 20 minutes on medium. Mash with a potato masher and set aside.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl, mix 3 tablespoons bread crumbs, milk, salt, eggs, vinegar, and seasonings. Let set for a few minutes, then mix the potato mash in one cup at a time. You want it to be like thick mashed potatoes, but not so thick it resembles wall paper paste (that would be gross!). Put your mixture into a casserole dish and sprinkle with the remaining bread crumbs. Bake for 40 minutes or until potatoes firm up and top is brown.
