Month: June 2024

Dark Chocolate Cherry Cashew Bars

Dark Chocolate Cherry Cashew Bars

Posted on by Amy MS, RD, LDN

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Dark Chocolate Cherry Cashew Bars

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Dark Chocolate Cherry Cashew Bars

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  • Author: Amy MS, RD, LDN
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 16 Bars 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Raw Cashews
  • 1/2 cup Raw Almonds
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Peanuts
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cherries
  • 2 tbsp Ground Flaxseed
  • 1/8 tsp Sea Salt
  • 3 tbsp Honey
  • 2 tbsp Maple Syrup
  • 1/2 cup Semi Sweet or Dark Chocolate Chips
  • 1 tsp Coconut Oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325° F. Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add the nuts, cherries and flaxseed and stir together with a spatula.
  3. Set a small sauce pan over medium-low heat and add the honey and maple syrup. Cook until the liquid just starts to simmer. Remove from heat.
  4. Pour the liquid mixture over the nuts and stir with a spatula to combine. Then pour the mixture into your prepared pan. Working quickly, press the mixture evenly into the pan. (It helps to place another piece of parchment paper over top to press evenly and avoid getting your hands sticky!)
  5. Place into the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
  6. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes on a wire rack. Then place into the refridgerator to fully cool for 15 minutes.
  7. Just before the 15 minutes are up, make the chocolate for the bottom and deocrative topping.
  8. In a medium sized microwave safe bowl, add the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave on 25 second intervals, stirring in between each, until the chocolate is just melted.
  9. Remove the bars from the refrigerator and place parchment onto a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, slice the bars into 16 equal portions.
  10. Set a silpat out on a large sheet tray.
  11. Using an spatula or spoon, spread a thin layer of chocolate onto the bottom of each bar. Place onto the silpat. Continue with remaining bars.
  12. Using the remaining chocolate, drizzle chocolate over top of the bars for a decorative finish.
  13. Place the bars back into the refrigerator for the chocolate to fully harden. Bars will keep in an airtight container for 5-7 days. Enjoy!

Equipment

  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Bake

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Bar
  • Calories: 143
  • Sugar: 11g
  • Sodium: 22mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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Homemade Chocolate Chip Clif Bars

Homemade Chocolate Chip Clif Bars

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Homemade Chocolate Chip Clif Bars

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Homemade Chocolate Chip Clif Bars

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  • Author: Amy MS, RD, LDN
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 Bars 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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Description

Make your own homemade, no-bake Chocolate Chip Clif Bars!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Pitted Dates
  • 1 cup Old Fashioned Oats
  • 1 cup Crisp Rice Cereal
  • 2 Scoops Vanilla Protein Powder
  • 2 tbsp Ground Flaxseed
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Cashew Butter
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 cup Mini Chocolate Chips

Instructions

  1. Set out an 8×8 baking pan and line with parchment paper, set aside.
  2. In the bowl of a food processor, add the dates and process until they are broken down into very small pieces.
  3. Next, add the remaining ingredients (except chocolate chips) the oats, rice cereal, protein powder, flaxseed, cinnamon, salt, cashew butter, honey, vanilla. Process again for 20 seconds.
  4. Remove the blade from the food processor. Add in the mini chocolate chips and stir with a spatula.
  5. Pour the mixture into your prepared pan and press evenly with your hands or the back of a measuring cup.
  6. Place the pan into the refrigerator to set for at least 30 minutes.
  7. After 30 minutes, remove the pan from the refrigerator. Lift out the parchment paper and place onto a cutting board.
  8. Cut the bars into 12 equal sections. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Enjoy!

Equipment

  • Prep Time: 10
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No Cook

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 198
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 84mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 8mg

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Crunchy Oats and Honey Granola Bars

Crunchy Oats and Honey Granola Bars

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Crunchy Oats & Honey Granola Bars

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Crunchy Oats & Honey Granola Bars

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  • Author: Amy MS, RD, LDN
  • Total Time: 23 minutes
  • Yield: 8 Bars 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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Description

These bars are a homemade version of Nature Valley Oats ‘n Honey Bars made with wholesome oats, honey and simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups Old Fashioned Oats
  • 1/3 cup Oat Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/8 tsp Salt
  • 3 tbsp Coconut Oil
  • 3 tbsp Honey
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside
  2. In a small sauce pan, add the coconut oil, honey and brown sugar. Heat on medium low until the coconut oil has melted and the brown sugar dissolves into the mixture. Remove from heat.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, add the oats, oat flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
  4. Next, pour the liquid ingredients into the bowl with the oats and stir with a spatula to combine.
  5. Pour the mixture into your prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
  6. Bake for 15-18 minutes until the bars are slightly browned.
  7. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.
  • Prep Time: 8
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Category: Snack, Bar
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Bar
  • Calories: 155
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 76mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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Roasted Turnips & Garlic Scape Chimichurri on Baked Potato Chips

Roasted Turnips & Garlic Scape Chimichurri on Baked Potato Chips

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Roasted Turnips & Garlic Scape Chimichurri on Baked Potato Chips

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Roasted Turnips & Garlic Scape Chimichurri on Baked Potato Chips

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  • Author: Amy MS, RD, LDN
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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Description

Market fresh produce turn these simple ingredients into a show-stopper appetizer, Roasted Turnips with Kale & Garlic Scape Chimichuri on top oven Baked Potato Chips! This recipe was created for the Black Forest Farmer’s Market.

Ingredients

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Roasted Turnips

  • 1 lb Turnips (4 cups) Trimmed, scrubbed and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper

Kale & Garlic Scape Chimichuri

  • 1 cup Baby Kale
  • 5 Garlic Scapes
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (Optional)

Oven Baked Potato Chips

  • 1 lb Russet Potatoes (2-3 potatoes), Scrubbed
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt

Instructions

Roasted Turnips:

  1. Preheat oven to 400° F. Get out a sheet tray. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, toss together the turnips, olive oil, spices, salt and pepper.
  3. Spread the mixture out onto your sheet tray in an even layer.
  4. Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through roasting until the turnips are nicely golden brown and slightly crispy.

Kale and Garlic Scape Chimichuri:

  1. Into the bowl of a food processor, add all the ingredients, kale, garlic scapes, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
  2. Process on 15 second intervals until the chimichuri reaches your desired consistency. (Traditionally chimichuri is not blended until smooth but left slightly chunky.)
  3. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Oven Baked Potato Chips:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F Convect or 400°F regular. Get out a large sheet tray and set aside.
  2. Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, slice the potatoes into 1/8″ slices. Place the slices into a large bowl of warm water. This helps to remove some of the starch from the potatoes.
  3. Drain the potato slices and pat them dry with a clean dish towel or paper towel.
  4. In a large bowl toss the potato slices with the olive oil and salt.
  5. Place the potato slices onto your sheet tray in one single layer. This make take a few rounds, do not overlap or the chips will not cook evenly.
  6. Bake for 10 minutes, then using a spatula, flip the chips over and bake for another 10 minutes on the other side. Take care in the last few minutes to watch so that the chips do not burn!
  7. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack.

Assembly:

  1. Place one chip onto a plate, top with a tablespoon of roasted turnips, then top with a drizzle of chimichuri. Continue with remaining ingredients. Enjoy!

Equipment

  • Prep Time: 30
  • Cook Time: 60
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Roast
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

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