Recipe Friday -

Kids will love to help you make this healthy snack since it’s fun to spread the cashew butter and sprinkle the chocolate chips. Slice the apples into rounds first then use a small cookie cutter to remove the core from the center of each slice. We used a heart shaped one once, it was way cute!

Ingredients

2 small apples, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch thick rounds, core removed
1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
3 tablespoons cashew butter (or all natural peanut butter)
2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons omega granola

Method

Start by brushing the apples slices with lemon juice to keep them from turning brown.

Spread one side of half of the apple slices with cashew butter then sprinkle with chocolate chips and omega granola. Top with remaining apple slices, pressing down gently to make the sandwiches. Enjoy!

Recipe Friday - Omega Granola

Wow, this week has just flown by! I can't believe it's Friday already and time for another recipe. This is my Mom's recipe (with a few adaptions). I wondered why she hadn't made it in a really long time and she said "it's too addictive, I couldn't stop eating it!" Well, she was absolutely right, it IS ADDICTIVE! Every time I go into the kitchen I grab a handful. Although it is very healthy (packed with omega-3, fiber, protein, potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, and vitamin E), it is high in calories so beware if you're on a calorie reduced diet.

1/3 cup flax seeds
1/3 cup sliced almonds
1/3 cup crushed cashews
1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
1/3 cup roasted sunflower seeds
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup raisins
2 cups oats (I use PC organic)
1 cup puffed wheat or rice crispies
1/3 cup organic coconut butter, melted
1/3 cup real maple syrup (or more if you like it sweeter)
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Mix everything except the raisins and dried cranberries in a bowl. It should all stick together, if it doesn't, add a few more table spoons of maple syrup. Spread evenly on a non-stick cookie sheet and bake for 5-10 minutes in a 250 F oven. Remove from oven and place in a bowl. Add the raisins and dried cranberries and mix. Store in a air tight container. ENJOY!!