Grain Free Granola

Stephanie Spring Food, Snacks

Who knew my one craving while doing the Whole 30 would be granola??! So random. But hey, at least it wasn’t cake or something, right? After thinking about the ingredients in granola and wondering if I could forego the oats from my original recipe, I tweaked a few things and created a grain free version. One of my favorite parts about it is the simplicity. It can be combined with milk, yogurt, fruit, etc. The list really goes on because it can join in on any party! It also pairs perfectly with coffee early in the morning when everyone is still sleeping and the house is quiet–just saying. 😉 

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Grain Free Granola

Ingredients

• Grain Free Granola:
• 2 cups flaked coconut
• 2 cups sliced almonds
• 1.5 cups ground flaxseed meal
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• This date syrup
• 2 Tbsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp pink sea salt
• Date Syrup Recipe:
• Here.

Instructions

1. Preheat oven 325 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine all dry ingredients into a large bowl and mix. Heat coconut oil until it is no longer solid and pour over the dry ingredients. Make date syrup and pour over dry ingredients as well. Mix until the wet ingredients lightly coat the dry ingredients. Place in the oven for about 45 minutes or until slightly crisped.

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Parmesan Crusted Snow Peas

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Stick with me, people. We got a TON of snow peas from our CSA, so Eric was determined to put them all to use. This is why I love him. Allllll the credit goes to him for this recipe, I was just the lucky one who got to eat (devour) majority of them.

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Parmesan Crusted Snow Peas

Ingredients

• 4 cups snow (or snap) peas
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• Enough EVOO to coat snow peas
• Salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium-sized bowl, toss peas in EVOO. In a separate bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Once the dry ingredients are mixed together, pour over the EVOO coated snow peas and toss until all are coated. Place on a baking sheet with parchment paper to avoid sticking to the pan. Bake for about 20 minutes or until crispy and browning. Enjoy!

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chips Bites

Stephanie Spring Food, Snacks

If this is my main weakness lately, I think I’m doing alright. 😉 Because in reality they are made up healthy fats, are dairy free, and unless I eat the entire batch (which some days is definitely a possibility) they are a great snack! 

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chips Bites

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup peanut butter (you can use crunchy or smooth)
• 2/3 cup coconut oil (not melted)
• 2/3 cup shredded coconut flakes
• 2/3 cup chocolate chips (I like this kind)

Instructions

1. In a medium sized bowl combine peanut butter and coconut oil. Mix with a spoon until smooth and thoroughly combined. Stir in coconut flakes and chocolate chips. Place in the refrigerator for about an hour or until a more solid consistency. Remove from refrigerator and roll into about one inch balls. Place onto parchment paper and put into the freezer for about one hour. Store in an airtight container and keep int he freezer.
2. Makes about 18 balls.

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Homegrown Eating

Stephanie Spring Food, Snacks

I feel like the first few months of having a baby will fly and little miss will be ready for some food (other than milk) before I even blink! I plan on making majority of her baby food (using this) but I also know in reality I’ll need some more convenient and less time-consuming options at times.

With having such a strong passion for organic food, I really don’t think it is ever too early to focus on ways you want to nourish your baby beyond just milk when the time comes! I did some research to find out which brands had the same mindset I do regarding organic foods and I was so excited to find two that I plan on buying for our little babe!

Stonyfield’s YoBaby Yogurt and Once Upon a Farm were two brands that really stuck out to me because I LOVE their missions. Most of you know I’m a fan of Stonyfield’s ingredients and use them a lot when cooking or baking, but Once Upon a Farm was new to me. They are keeping it as close to home as possible by never adding sugars, preservatives or ingredients you can’t pronounce in their food. Sign me up!

Stonyfield also just came out with a new flavor (Banana/Mango Yobaby Yogurt, sounds SO good, even I want to try it!) which now contains the probiotic culture BB12. In addition to live active cultures, Stretococcus Thermophilus, Lactobacillus Bulgaricus, Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Bifidus, Lactobacillus Casei, and Lactobacillus Rhamnosus, their yogurt now contains the probiotic Bifidobacterium animalis lactis BB-12 that has been shown to have a digestive health benefit. Stonyfield has also started using PLA cups (meaning, they are made from plants!) How awesome is that?! (And hello Earth Day friends!)

Really great ingredients that are really real, make me really happy. Say that ten times fast. 😉

While your little one is snacking on some goodness, you can sip on some too with an Aloha Smoothie or a Peaches and Cream Ginger Smoothie (both made with Stonyfield yogurt). Maybe if we start drinking tropical things the temperatures will start to rise outside too! 😉 *Thank you to Stonyfield and Once Upon A Farm for sponsoring this post.*