Snacks

Cheese Please

‘Tis the season for family, friends, and cheese boards. Right? I love a good cheese board so I thought it would be fun to break down some of my favorite elements for you!

          1. The most obvious: Cheese: I love this kind! and a soft cheese is great as well
          2. Fruit: Apples, (red or green) Grapes, (red or green) pears
          3. Nuts: AlmondsWalnuts
          4. Crackers/Bread
          5. Local, Organic honey (if I can’t get any local honey, I buy this brand at the store)/ something sweet: Craisins, Chocolate
          6. Add some fun holiday/seasonal touches and you are set!

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Cranberry Farro Arugula Salad

Cranberry Feta Arugula Salad--Recipe at: stephanie-spring.comThis may be a new favorite! I originally made it to have on hand for lunches, which worked out great! But then I got to thinking how making a big batch for Thanksgiving would be perfect! It’s a non-traditional, yet hearty fall salad that can feed a lot of people. Plus, it’s easy to toss together. Enjoy! xo 

Cranberry Farro Arugula Salad

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked farro
  • 1 cup crumbled feta
  • 1 cup crasins
  • 2 Tbsp EVOO
  • 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • About four cups arugula

Instructions

  1. Follow the instructions on how to cook farro. Set aside until completely cooled.
  2. In a small bowl combine EVOO and red wine vinegar. Whisk.
  3. Once the farro is cool, combine all ingredients (except arugula) and pour liquid mixture over top.
  4. Sprinkle mixture with salt and pepper.
  5. Right before serving, add arugula.
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Roasted Cauliflower Popcorn

This is a fun healthy twist on traditional popcorn for you and your family. It’s an easy way to get more veggies into your home and on your plate. Don’t skip the cheese and you can always add some crumbled bacon if you want another twist! Enjoy! 

Roasted Cauliflower Popcorn

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds cauliflower florets, trimmed to bite-size pieces (about 5 cups)
  • 2 Tbsp EVOO
  • 4 tsp grated parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. preheat oven to 450 degrees. Toss cauliflower in a large bowl with EVOO; season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange in single layer on baking sheet.Roast in oven for about 15 minutes. Carefully turn cauliflower halfway through baking. Remove from oven and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
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Melt In Your Mouth Crunch Bark

Sometimes you just need a little crunch added to the sweetness cravings. Anyone else? This combo might have you a little confused (quinoa?!) but I proooomise it is worth a try! Instead of a million additives to a candy bar, this will satisfy you just the same. Bonus? It’s so easy to throw together in no time! Your kids could even mix everything together once you cook the quinoa. You can’t really mess it up and it’s a healthy snack for everyone! Also, who doesn’t love a chocolate peanut butter combo? 😉 

Melt In Your Mouth Crunch Bark

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup + 1 tsp quinoa
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil (not melted!)
  • 1 Tbsp cocoa powder

Instructions

  1. Line an 8x8 cake pan with parchment paper. In a medium-sized pan on medium heat, add quinoa. Cook for about three minutes or until lightly browned. Stir occasionally. While it is toasting, in a medium-sized bowl combine peanut butter, coconut oil, and cocoa powder. Stir until mixed. When the quinoa is finished toasting, set aside and let it cool. Once cooled, add quinoa to mixture and stir until mixed. Pour into pan and spread evenly. Place in the freezer for at least 45 minutes or until frozen. Remove and break apart. (One of the best parts other than eating it!) Store in a sealed container in the freezer. Enjoy!
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Chunky Monkey Smoothie Bowl

Chunky Monkey Smoothie Bowl--Recipe at: stephanie-spring.com The chocolate peanut butter combo used to never be a thing for me. People that always raved about it, just weren’t totally my people. Just kidding, I just couldn’t really relate…until about three years ago. Now it has me wrapped around it’s little finger and I don’t see an end in sight. It’s fine. I’ve come to accept it. (See? And here.) For good measure (and because I genuinely loooove it) I added greens to this smoothie bowl. Don’t let the color fool you. You can’t taste it at all. It’s just an added perk to this deliciousness! Plus, it keeps you extra full all morning long!Chunky Monkey Smoothie Bowl--Recipe at: stephanie-spring.com

Chunky Monkey Smoothie Bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 3/4 cup coconut milk
  • 3 Tbsp creamy peanut butter
  • 1 Tbsp cacao powder
  • 3 ice cubes
  • 1 scoop unflavored Vital Proteins

Instructions

  1. Blend all ingredients together in a quality blender. Pour into bowl and top with chia seeds and Purely Elizabeth Probiotic, Chocolate Sea Salt, Gluten Free Granola. You can also add sliced banana or any other desired toppings! Enjoy! xo
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