Ok, this is going to be a little longer than usual for a recipe post, but I feel it's very important to convey just how delicious AND healthy this smoothie is. I've had this recipe pinned for about 6 months now and as you see below I was a little afraid of it. But then July rolled along and a little peekity-boo at the calendar told me that there was only 32 days until Blogher, and I looked down at my love handles and oddly enough, I didn't feel love towards them. It was time to pull out …
Banana Blueberry Muffins
There are always bunches and bunches of bananas ripening on my counter. I can't remember the last time anyone in my house grabbed one to eat. They sit and ripen and then they either get frozen for smoothies or used in muffins and breads. This is my healthy recipe, but I don't tell the kids that. They just think they're delicious. Banana-Blueberry Muffins 1 cup whole-wheat flour 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup wheat germ 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, …
Mexican Roasted Chickpeas
I love chips. I love popcorn with butter. I love crunchy things that are bad for my health. Wait, scratch that, because I now also LOVE roasted chickpeas and they're good for me! OLE! There's lots of ways you can flavour your roasted chickpeas and I'll add more in the future. For now though, try this version and tell me if you don't think your chips look a little dull afterwards. Mexican Roasted Chickpeas 2 19-0unce cans chickpeas (rinsed well and blotted dry with paper towels) 4-5 …