CHEESY BBQ KALE CHIPS!

 

Cheesy bbq kale chips 

So I love me a good kale chip and I LOVED the Trader Joes African Smoke Spice... Sadly they discontinued it a long time ago 

But today browsing one of my fave sites... Pinterest I came upon a copycat African Smoked Spice recipe

http://planthungry.blogspot.com/2012/10/clone-recipe-trader-joes-south-african.html?m=1

I was sad when I realized I would need the one ingredient I didn't have on hand, hickory smoked salt.. But low and behold when I swung by the store i realized they have this little specialty salt section AND SCORE!! Hickory smoke salt was just begging me to take him home, which i did. 

Now i would usually make these with ground cashews but not having those and having a limited budget until Friday I skipped that step

I made the spice mix then ripped my 1 bunch of kale off the stems into bite size pcs and washed it.  Then pre heated my oven to 200 

I put the kale into a big bowl and drizzled it with extra virgin olive oil then used about 4 tsp of spice mix then used a spatula  to coat the kale. Then i sprinkled about a Tbsp of nutritional yeast on it and used a spatula to coat the kale  

Sprayed my 2 sheet pans with coconut oil and made a single layer with room to move so air can circulate around them

Cooked for 30 mins then flipped   Turned temp up to 220 and cooked another 30 mins! 

Crunchy and delicious

PIZZA KALE CHIPS

Hey hey

Last week when I was munching on my cheesy BBQ kale chips I had an AWE.MAZE.ING idea!! 

P I Z Z A kale chips! 

Ingredients: 

2-3 TBSP Tomato paste

Pizza seasoning mix (below) 

1/2 cup nutritional yeast 

Seasoning mix: 

2 TBSP Itailan seasoning

1TBSP dried Basil 

1 1/2 tsp onion powder

1 tsp garlic powder

2 tsp oregano

1/8 tsp red chili flakes

1/2 tsp crushed fennel seeds

I used a couple tsps of water in the tomato paste to thin it out a bit and added in a couple TBSP of spice mix.. Then added in a couple handfuls of washed kale torn into pieces.

I used my hands to get the sauce in all the nooks and crannies, after all they are your best utensils! 

Then I sprayed my baking pan with some coconut oil and spread out the kale chips. You dont want them to be to close together. 

Then I sprinkled a good amount of nutrional yeast over the top of them before baking them in a 220 degree oven for 30 mins 

Then I flipped them, sprinkled more nutritional yeast on them and baked for another 30-40 mins until crispy. 

Makes sure to not overload them with sauce bc they seem to not get very crispy when that happens. 

These are so TASTY!! 

I hope you enjoy them as much as my son and I did!! 

Healthy Sunflower Butter cups!

Hello Lovelies!

One of my favorite candies is Reese Peanut Butter Cups.. especially the little itty bitty mini ones they have now....

BUT I don't like the nasty preservatives and chemicals that are in them.. AND I have a new found addiction to Sunflower butter..

.................................on toast, rice cakes, pancakes, a spoon, even my finger!!.................................

I saw this recipe but I switched it up a little by also doing some with Sunflower butter.. this one is my favorite.

I did however not read the directions completely and I missed a step. Apparently I was supposed to add some sunflower butter/PB2 into my shakeo to help it set.. WHOOPS!!

But sometimes the best things are created by a WHOOPS!! ya feel me?!

This recipe made about 4 mini cups of ea flavor

This is what you'll need

This is how I made them

4 tsp unrefined coconut oil, melted
4 Tbsp Sunflower butter or choc PB2
4 tsp  Chocolate Shakeology
4 Tbsp. water

1. Combine Coconut oil and sunflower butter or PB2 in a small bowl; mix well. Set aside.
2. Combine Shakeology and water in a small bowl; mix until it has a pudding-like consistency. Set aside.
3. I used a mini muffin tin and with mini cupcake papers
4. Freeze for 30 minutes, or until firm.

The interesting thing was when I made the sunflower butter ones.. the shakeo didn't spread out on the top like it did with the PB2 ones.. Little did I know, at the time that the shakeo had oozed down into the sunflower butter.. creating a yummy liquid chocolatey center.

If you try these let me know how you like them!

Sherice xoxo

FEAR!

I have something VERY important that I wanted to touch on.  

  

*******************FEAR********************

 

Most Fear lives within US.. in our minds.. it's that little voice that rears it's head when you think you can't do it.. 

 

WHY? what will happen if I you can't do something the first time? or you don't get the job the first time, or you ask out that boy or girl you've been crushing on.. WHAT WILL HAPPEN? 

 

Disappointment, frustration? YES... But  you WON'T fall down dead will you? NO

When we are faced with fears the normal person quits.. they listen to the nasty voice telling them they CAN'T!! 

 

STOP LISTENING!! 

 

CHANGE your THINKING,  CHANGE your REALITY!!! Instead of I can't, I could never, I wish.. SAY I can, I will, and I am!!!  

 

Once you start telling yourself these things... Your fears won't be so big anymore and when defeat comes you can say "I'll do better next time" 

 

 

 

I hope that I have encouraged some of you to take those first steps to BUST THROUGH fear and LIVE THE LIFE YOU IMAGINED!!!

 

 

ALWAYS REMEMBER ~ 

 Sherice OX
  

 

Mock Tuna salad

Hello...

Last weekend got away from me so I do apologize for not posting Sunday.

BUT... Today I have a delicious protein packed plant based sandwich recipe.

I used to hate Chickpeas.. also know as Garbonzo beans..  But once you start to eat clean foods you will be surprised at how many things you like that you thought you didn't.. at least this is what I found happened to me.

There is 2.4 grams protein, 8 grams carbs and 46 calories in 1 Tbls of chickpeas

Some Health benefits of Chickpeas.

• Fiber Advantage and Weight Loss: Like other beans, Chickpeas, are rich in both soluble and insoluble dietary fiber. Soluble fiber forms a gel-like substance in the digestive tract that snares bile (which contains cholesterol) and ferries it out of the body. Research studies have shown that insoluble fiber not only helps to increase stool bulk and prevent constipation, but also helps prevent digestive disorders.
• Protein for Vegetarians: Chickpeas are a good source of protein. Combined with a whole grain such as whole-wheat protein, they provide amount of protein comparable to that of meat or dairy foods without the high calories or saturated fats.
• Manganese for Energy Production: Garbanzos are an excellent source of the trace mineral manganese, which is an essential cofactor in a number of enzymes important in energy production and antioxidant defenses. Just one cup of garbanzo beans supplies 84.5% of the daily value for this mineral.
• Iron Boost: Garbanzos can boost your energy because of their high iron content. This is particularly important for menstruating women, pregnant or lactating women and growing children. Iron is an integral component of hemoglobin, which transports oxygen from the lungs to all body cells, and is part of key enzyme systems for energy production and metabolism.
• Stabilizing Blood Sugar and Low Glycemic Index (GI): Soluble fiber helps stabilize blood sugar levels. If you have insulin resistance, hypoglycemia or diabetes, beans like garbanzos can help you balance blood sugar levels while providing steady, slow-burning energy. They have low GI value of 28 – 32 means the carbohydrate in them is broken down and digested slowly. This is helpful for weight loss as it controls appetite.
• Heart Healthy: Regular intake of Chickpeas can lower LDL (bad) and total cholesterol. Garbanzos contain the significant amounts of folate and magnesium. Folate lowers the levels of the amino acid, homocysteine and strengthens the blood vessels. Studies have found chickpeas lower the risk of heart attack
• For Women: Garbanzo contain phytochemicals called saponins, which can act as antioxidants. It could lower the risk of breast cancer, protect against osteoporosis and minimizes hot flushes in post-menopausal women.
• Weight Loss: Due to high fiber content and low GI, chickpeas are excellent for weight loss diets. Salad with chickpeas are tasty and can keep you full longer, controlling the appetite.
• info  source

 

Mock Tuna salad

This recipe is so easy.. I really don't have any measurements because I eyeballed everything..

Ingredients:
about 1/3 -1/2 cup Soy Free Vegenaise,  I just used a small spoon and it was about 4-5 spoons
can Organic Chickpeas rinsed
juice from 1/2 a Lemon
1/3 cup Onion chopped, I used a red one
1/3 cup Celery chopped
a handful of Italian parsley chopped
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
1 Tbls Dill Weed...
a squirt of Dijon Mustard, not pictured. It was an after thought once I was mixing..

 

First rinse and drain your chickpeas.. then I pulsed them in my food processor until desired consistency..

Looks like tuna huh..

then I added in all the other ingredients and mixed by hand..

I used Organic whole wheat bread and didn't use any spread on the bread itself.. you won't need any.. the only thing that would have made this even better, would have been a juice ripe red tomato!

I don't eat a lot of sandwiches but this really hit the spot.. and no fish breath :)

give it a try and add what ever seasoning you like. Next time I think I will make it with a spicy kick

ENJOY ~
S