Chewy Blue-y Crunch Trail Mix
Approx. Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: none | Serves: 4
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Nutrients per serving:
calories 230, fat 19 g, saturated fat 1.7 g, fiber 3.5 g, protein 8.5 g, carbohydrate 9.5 g
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Ingredients:
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1/2 cup unsweetened dried blueberries
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
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Instructions:
Mix all ingredients together. Portion and store in four containers or bags to take as an on-the-go snack.
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Cherry & Almond Butter Energy Bites
Approx. Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cook Time: 0 | Serves: 12
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Nutrients per serving:
calories 129, fat 11.8 g, saturated fat 1.7 g, cholesterol 0 mg, fiber 2.4 g, protein 2.9 g, carbohydrate 4.6 g, sodium 16 mg
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Ingredients:
1/4 cup roughly chopped pecans
1/4 cup roughly chopped almonds
1/2 cup dried, tart cherries (unsweetened)
1 tablespoon chia seeds
3/4 cup almond butter
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
Coconut oil (if necessary)
Instructions:
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In a large bowl combine the pecans, almonds, cherries, chia seeds, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.
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In a small, microwaveable bowl, add the almond butter and microwave for 15-20 seconds, or until almond butter melts slightly, so that it is easier to stir.
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Remove from microwave and add in almond and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until mixture is smooth.
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Pour almond butter mixture over nut mixture and stir to combine, ensuring everything is covered. If the mixture seems too dry, add 1/2 tablespoon (or more) of coconut oil, until it comes together.
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Place bowl into refrigerator and chill for 20-25 minutes, so that mixture holds together and is easier to shape into balls.
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Form mixture into small balls; serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Creamy Pine Nut & Tahini Sauce
Approx. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 0 | Serves: 12 (2 Tbs./serving)
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Nutrients per serving:
calories 133, fat 13 g, saturated fat 1.3 g, cholesterol 0 mg, fiber 1 g, protein 2.9 g, carbohydrate 3.6 g, sodium 9 mg
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Ingredients:
1 cup pine nuts
2 small cloves garlic, minced
6 Tbs. tahini (sesame seed paste), well stirred
4 Tbs. fresh lemon juice; more to taste
1 Tbs. olive oil; more to taste
Water (use more for a thinner/dressing-like consistency)
Salt to taste
Cayenne (optional)
Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley for garnish (optional)
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Instructions:
In a food processor, purée the nuts and garlic until they form a paste. Add the tahini and 4 Tbs. lemon juice and purée. With the machine running, mix in cold water 1 Tbs. at a time until the sauce is thinned to the consistency of sour cream (you’ll need 1/3 to 1/2 cup water). Add 1 Tbs. olive oil (or more) for a slightly more spreadable consistency. Season with salt and another 1 to 2 Tbs. lemon juice if you like. If you’d like some heat, add cayenne to taste. This sauce thickens as it sits; add cold water as needed to thin it. Garnish with parsley and serve at room temperature. Serve with cut fresh veggies for a mid-afternoon snack.