RECIPES

Cauliflower Spanish "Rice":

So apparently if you actually eat grain...or rice I suppose...cauliflower "rice" isn't exactly as delicious as non-grain eaters think.  Or so my mom and sister say.  Whatev, I like it and it makes a great side dish.  Try it and you be the judge.

2 T high-burn oil (I used coconut cause it's all I had on hand, but Palm would work too)
1 small onion, diced
1 can diced green chilies
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 can of diced tomatoes, drained
2 tsp. chili sauce (I looovveee Cholula)
1 head of cauliflower, grated
1/4 cup organic vegetable broth
salt and pepper to taste

Heat the oil in a large saucepan, add the onion and saute until tender.  Add in the green chilies and garlic and saute for about 2 minutes, then add in the can of tomatoes, the chili sauce and cauliflower and continue to saute for another 2 or 3 minutes.  Pour in the broth and season to your liking.  Mix everything well, cover and cook on low for a couple of minutes to let everything blend.  Pretty simple, now eat!



Yummy Nutty Protein Bars:

I love protein bars, they are so convenient.  I decided to make my own...since most of the store bought bars contain things I'm trying to avoid.  Using a couple of recipes for ideas, I ended up with a pan of heaven I couldn't keep my hands off of!  My 3 year old was just as obsessed.  Keep in mind, these aren't something you want to polish off in one day {me}.  They may have a "few" calories, but as a snack or a pre-workout bite, they are great!

1 cup raw almond butter
1 cup raw, unfiltered honey
1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 cup pea protein, vanilla flavored (or whichever kind you prefer, but I recommend keeping with the vanilla flavor)
1/2 cup almond flour or flax seed meal
1 tsp. sea salt1 cup unsweetened, shredded coconut
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup macadamia nuts, chopped

Melt the oil in a large bowl.  Add the vanilla, almond butter, honey, and protein powder to the bowl and mix well.  In a small bowl, mix the salt and almond flour together, then add to the large bowl.  Once it's all mixed well, add in the cranberries and macadamia nuts.  Press the mixture into a baking dish and chill for 1 hour before serving. 

Makes about 12 bars (depending on how big you cut the squares).