Chocolate Peanut Squares
INGREDIENTS:
•1/2 cup coconut sugar, divided
•1/2 cup brown rice flour
•1/4 cup almond flour
•1/4 cup unsweetened
cocoa powder
•6 tbsp organic unsalted butter, chilled, cut
into cubes
•2 eggs
•2 tbsp natural unsalted peanut butter
•1 tsp pure vanilla extract
•1/4 tsp sea salt
•1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
•1/4 cup roasted unsalted peanuts, coarsely chopped
•1/3 cup dark chocolate chips (70% or greater)
INSTRUCTIONS:
1.Preheat oven to 350°F. Mist an 8 x 8-inch baking dish with
cooking spray and line with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on 2
sides.
2.Prepare crust: In a food processor, blend 3 tbsp
coconut sugar, flours and
cocoa powder until combined. Add butter and pulse until a fine crumb forms, 5
to 7 pulses. Press into prepared pan and bake until set, 10 to 12 minutes.
3.Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, using a handheld electric
mixer
on
medium-high, beat eggs, peanut butter, vanilla, salt and remaining 5 tbsp
coconut sugar until fluffy and doubled in volume, 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in
shredded coconut. Spread mixture over crust. Bake for 8 minutes. Top with
peanuts and chocolate chips and bake for 3 to 5 minutes more, until filling is
set.
4.Cool completely on a wire rack. Lift edges of paper and
transfer to a board; cut into 25 squares.
Kettle Corn Two Ways:
Chile Lime & Maple Cinnamon
Makes 12 cups (6 cups of each variety)
INGREDIENTS:
•1 tbsp coconut oil•1/3 cup popcorn kernels
•1/4 cup organic unsalted butter, divided
•1 tsp finely grated lime zest, plus 1 tsp fresh lime juice
•1 tsp chile powder
•1/2 tsp ground cumin
•1/4 tsp sea salt
•2 tbsp pure maple flakes
•1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
•1/2 tsp each ground allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger
INSTRUCTIONS:
1.In a large pot with a tight-fitting lid, heat oil on
medium-high. Add kernels and cover. Cook, shaking pot back and forth
frequently, until popped, about
4 minutes. Divide popcorn between 2 large bowls.
2.In a small pot,
melt 2 tbsp butter on low. Remove from heat and stir in
lime zest and juice, chile powder, cumin and salt. Pour mixture over 1 popcorn
bowl, tossing to coat evenly. Wipe out pot.
3.In same small pot, melt remaining 2 tbsp butter on low. Add
maple flakes and cook, stirring constantly until maple flakes are melted.
Remove from heat and add vanilla, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. Pour
mixture over the second
bowl
of popcorn, tossing to coat evenly.
MAKE AHEAD: Make popcorn up to 4 hours in advance. Cool
completely before storing in an airtight container to prevent popcorn from
getting soggy.
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
2 medium sweet potatoes
(8 to 10 ounces each)
3 ounces Canadian bacon, diced
2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
3 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
Preparation
Pierce potatoes with a fork, and arrange on paper towels.
Microwave on high 8 minutes; turn potatoes over after 4 minutes. Cut each
potato in half lengthwise, and scoop out the pulp, leaving 1/4-inch-thick
shells. Mash pulp with 3 ounces Canadian bacon, 2 tablespoons sour cream, and 2
teaspoons chives in a bowl. Spoon mixture into shells. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons
cheese over tops of potatoes. Microwave on high 2 minutes, and sprinkle with 1
teaspoon chives.
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