Apple Oat Pecan Drops

These are a great substitute for those cookies I (don't) miss eating.

1 1/2 C rolled oats
2 T whole wheat flour
2 medium apples, grated
1/2 t vanilla
1 T oil
2-3 T water
1/2 C raisins
1/4 C finely chopped pecans

Combine first six ingredients well in a bowl.  Add raisins and pecans and mix well.  Form into 16 balls, pressing the mixture together.  Bake at 350 for 12 minutes.

My husband *loved* these!!! My kids, minus my raisin picky daughter, enjoyed these as well.  I think these are a great tasting treat!!

Cauliflower Pizza Bites

If you are thinking "That sounds disgusting!" or "what the heck are those?" then you're normal.  But! Don't let the name scare you off, these are in fact delicious. In fact, my whole family, kids and father in-law included, said these were yummy!  If you're expecting pizza, then you'll be disappointed.  If you are expecting something yummy and healthy, then you are in for a good time.  I loved these!  They are easy peasy to make!

1 head cauliflower
1 1/2 Cup shredded cheese
1/2 t oregano
1/2 t garlic powder
1/2 t dry or fresh basil
1/4 t salt
1 egg

Shred using blender or food processor until the consistancy of rice and cook in skillet for 5-10 minutes to remove as much liquid as possible. Mix all the ingreidents well. Press into paper lined cupcake tray and bake at 425 for 15-18 minutes.  Serve with marinara sauce.

Raspberry Vinaigrette

Raspberry Vinaigrette

1/2 C water
1/4 C olive oil
1/4 C balsamic vinegar
2 Tbs honey
1/2 tsp mustard
1/2 tsp  salt
1 C fresh raspberries

Put all those ingredients in your blender and blend baby, blend!  This is a really delicious dressing!

Chick Pea Avocado Salad

This stuff is delicious! The only thing I did differently was cook about 1/3 C quinoa and add it at the end.  So yummo!  I put this on our lettuce salads today and it made a really delicious topping!

http://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/chickpea-avocado-salad/

Zuchinni Pizza

Ahhhh I am so glad I made this discovery.

I sliced a large zuchinni about 1/2" thick and broiled each side for 6-7 minutes.  Then topped that with spaghetti sauce, a little sprinkle of parmesan and some cheddar cheese and broiled that for about 5 minutes.  It was amazing!

What else is amazing is how eating healthy whole foods has totally changed what I think is delicous.  Yes greasy pizza still sounds good.  But when I think of actually eating greasy pizza, it doesn't sound good.  It sounds gross.

Anyway, you should try this.  It was great!  Two of my four children loved it!