Chickpea Curry

 

• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar 
• 1 1/2 tablespoons red curry paste
• one 14-ounce can full fat coconut milk
• 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
  
• one 14-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2–3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice, uncooked

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cook rice according to package directions.
2. Heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and curry paste; sauté until softened and fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
3. Add the brown sugar, coconut milk, and soy sauce. Bring to a low simmer until thickened slightly.
4. Add chickpeas, spinach, and cilantro; cook until chickpeas are heated through and spinach is wilted. Mash the chickpeas ever so slightly with the back of a wooden spoon if you want to change up the texture and make it more creamy.
5. Taste and adjust to your liking – we often add a squeeze of lime or some extra ginger or lemongrass. The flavor is totally there even with the most basic ingredient list. Serve over rice.

(Source: https://pinchofyum.com/chickpea-curry)

Chocolate Chip Cookies

 

• 1 cup butter
• ▢1 cup sugar
• ▢1 cup brown sugar
• ▢2 teaspoons vanilla
• ▢2 large eggs
• ▢3 cups flour 
• ▢1 teaspoon baking soda
• ▢½ teaspoon baking powder
• ▢1 teaspoon salt 
• ▢2 cups chocolate chips 

Instructions 

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line three baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
• In a medium bowl mix flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
• Cream together butter and sugars until combined.
• Beat in eggs and vanilla until light (about 1 minute).
• Mix in the dry ingredients until combined.
• Add chocolate chips and mix well.
• Roll 2-3 Tablespoons (depending on how large you like your cookies) of dough at a time into balls and place them evenly spaced on your prepared cookie sheets.
• Bake in preheated oven for approximately 8-10 minutes. Take them out when they are just barely starting to turn brown.
• Let them sit on the baking pan for 2 minutes before removing to cooling rack.

(Source: https://joyfoodsunshine.com/the-most-amazing-chocolate-chip-cookies/#wprm-recipe-container-8678)

Protein Pancakes

 

• 1 cup + 1 tablespoon rolled oats
• ▢2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• ▢1/4 cup protein powder
• ▢3 small eggs
• ▢1/3 cup Greek yogurt
• ▢1/4 teaspoon vanilla
• ▢1 tablespoon maple syrup 
• ▢1 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions 

• Blend the oats in a blender or food processor until it reaches a flour texture. Add in the rest of the ingredients and blend until smooth.
• Add some oil to a non-stick skillet and place it over medium-high heat.
• Drop ¼ cup portions of the batter onto the skillet. Cook the pancakes until the bubbles appear on the surface. Lift and flip the pancake and cook for another minute.
• Repeat the process until all the pancakes are cooked.
  

(Source: https://thebigmansworld.com/protein-pancakes-recipe/)

Finnish Pancakes

•  
• 4 Eggs, well beaten, usually in a blender
• 1 Cup Milk
• 1 Cup Flour
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 3-6 Tablespoons Sugar
• 2 Tablespoons Butter, melted

Blend all ingredients together.

Preheat a large cast iron pan over medium heat. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in pan, then pour in a circle of the pancake mixture, tilting the pan with its handle to create a thin, circular coating on the bottom of the pan.

Cook only until mixture loses it's glossy sheen and begins to brown, then turn and cook the other side.

Sprinkle with sugar or applesauce, or roll up and serve with a fresh berry sauce or jam. 

(Source: https://ohsweetbasil.com/authentic-finnish-pancakes-recipe/#recipe)

Black Bean Brownies

 

• 15 oz black beans drained and rinsed
• ▢¼ cup honey
• ▢⅓ cup coconut oil melted
• ▢1 teaspoon vanilla
• ▢¼ cup coconut sugar
• ▢¼ cup cocoa powder 
• ▢½ teaspoon baking powder
• ▢¼ teaspoon salt
• ▢2 large eggs
• ▢¾ cup chocolate chips, divided
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Instructions 

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8×8″ baking pan and set aside.
• Put beans, coconut oil, coconut sugar and honey into the container of your blender or food processor. Blend until well combined.
• Add cocoa powder, salt, baking powder and vanilla. Blend until smooth.
• Add in eggs and blend until just combined.
• Mix in ½ cup chocolate chips by hand.
• Pour into greased 8×8-inch pan and top with remaining ¼ cup chocolate chips.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is set and brownies are just barely pulling away from the sides.
• Let cool, cut and enjoy!

(Source: https://joyfoodsunshine.com/black-bean-brownies/#wprm-recipe-container-8618)

Air Fryer Naked Chicken Tenders

 

1.5 lbs chicken tenders
2 Tbls olive oil
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp basil
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 black pepper

• Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees for at least 5 minutes.
• Place chicken tenders in a large dish.
• Drizzle the chicken with olive oil.
• In a small bowl, stir together paprika, basil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture onto the tenders and toss to coat.
• Air fry at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

(Source: https://thestayathomechef.com/air-fryer-naked-chicken-tenders/)

Oatmeal Crepes

 

• 1 cup Oatmeal
• Salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/4 cups milk

1. Put oats into a powerful blender and blend into flour. 
2. Add salt, sugar eggs and milk. Blend until smooth.
3. Heat a small non-stick pan over low-medium heat.
4. Pour about 1/4 cup of the batter to the hot pan. Spread the batter evenly to create a thin crepe. Cook for 1 minute, flip and cook for another 30 seconds.
5. Repeat until all of the batter is used.

(Source: https://www.thecookingfoodie.com/recipe/Oatmeal-Crepes-Recipe)