Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Peanut Butter Protein Balls

We have taken a huge liking to these little bad boys. They really are quite tasty and I don't feel terrible having them for breakfast :)

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Energy Bites
 
Ingredients
  • 1 cup oats
  • ⅔ cup toasted shredded coconut
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 1 Tbsp. chia seeds
  • 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. Roll and compress the mixture into 1 inch rounds and place on parchment paper
  3. Refrigerate a few minutes until firm and then transfer to an air tight container.
  4. Refrigerate and enjoy for up to one week.


Friday, January 16, 2015

Chicken Flavored Rice-

½ cube butter
2 tsp. chicken bouillon
Minced onion or fresh chopped onion (1/4- 1/2 fresh chopped onion I think is what we usually do)
2/3 cup rice
2 cups water
Salt & pepper to taste


Melt butter in small frying pan.  Add dried or fresh minced onion and chicken bouillon.  Sauté.  Pour rice into 9x9” baking dish.  Add sautéed mixture.  Add 2 cups water.  Cover and bake 1 hour at 350 degrees or 325 degrees in glass pan.