The Most Saught After PBCC Cookie (gluten/dairy free)

Simply put, I was having a moment. I NEEDED something.
Alas, I have NO junk food in my pantry - this is by design, but always surprises me.
Ugh!
Every time, I do the same thing, search high and low, thinking I'll find something.
The reality is, that I wont. Then I get to sit and decide just how badly I want a sweet. If I want it bad enough to go through the hassle of baking it, then I have no choice but to upgrade my ingredients.

Tonight is just such an example.

Here's the result of my concoction:

1 Cup Earth Balance Peanut Butter
3/4 Cup Turbinado Sugar (Raw Cane Sugar)
3/4 Cup Chocolate Chip Cookies
2 Medium Organic Free Range Eggs
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp Chia Seeds
1 1/2 tsp Sea Salt

Preheat oven to 350F
In a medium bowl, mix together all ingredients with a large fork until well mixed.
Scoop out dough one tablespoon at a time onto an ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake 12 minutes. Allow to cool completely unless you want to eat them with a fork. (Yes, we did this!)

Fresh from the oven, these are a bit gooey, but oh, they are SO GOOD!

This made about 14 cookies

Were they good?
Well, my toughest client (my hubby) said, "NOW THAT'S A COOKIE!"
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Love homemade granola?

I did not grow up eating granola. It's a treat I discovered in my mid-20's, near the same time I discovered my amazing husband. 

I love adding granola to the top of my yogurt or ice cream. It's healthy, tasty, and packed with nutrients. This is just one recipe I'm fond of, but there are many ways to put it together. If you make a large batch, you'll have enough for breakfasts and a quick snack! It's wonderful for the kiddos and a great way to add whole grains and satisfying nuts and seeds to their diet. If you like it, let me know! 

Cinnamon Granola

¼ cup coconut oil, melted
¼ cup raw honey
2 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp sea salt
3 Cups Old Fashioned Oatmeal
1 cup coconut flakes
1 cup chopped walnuts
2/3 cup raisins

Start by using some coconut oil to lightly coat a 9 x 13 inch baking pan. In a large bowl, combine coconut oil, honey, cinnamon, and salt then stir well. Combine oatmeal, coconut and walnuts and drizzle coconut oil mixture then mix until all dry ingredients are coated. Spread evenly as possible onto pan and bake at 275° for 30- 45 minutes or until golden. Remove from heat and cool. Add raisins and store in an airtight container for up to two weeks. 

This beautiful breakfast is: coconut yogurt, granola, kiwi, strawberries, and bananas and was made for my son!

In vibrant health and happiness,

Tammi Hoerner, CHHC, AADP, MH
Founder & Director;

The Nourished Life
New Beginnings Health & Wellness
Back2Basics Nutrition

B2B Strawberry and Banana Smoothie

I LOVE SMOOTHIES!

In a blender add the following ingredients and blend until smooth.

2 Cups frozen Strawberries & Bananas
½ Cup Spinach
1 Cup coconut yogurt
1 Cup vanilla almond milk
2 Tbsp Flax Seeds

This will make 2 or 3 servings - depending on how much you share. 

Coco-Yogurt Parfait

1 Cup Coconut Yogurt (I find this at Whole Foods or Sunflower Market)
¼ Cup Homemade Granola or favorite brand
½ Cup Mixed Berries
½ tsp Flax Seed

Layer yogurt, granola and fruit, sprinkle with flax seed

This recipe makes a single serving.