Thursday, August 18, 2011

Oatmeal Berry Muffins

1 c. old fashioned oats
1 c. unsweetened applesauce
1/2 c. milk
1 egg
2 tbsp. oil
3/4 c. whole wheat flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 c mixed berries ( blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries)

Mix together. do not overmix. Fold in berries. Bake 375 for 15-20.
**** I think it needs 1 tsp salt added......But very good...good breakfast...

Moroccan Lamb Burger with Spiced Yogurt

1 1/2 lbs ground lamb
1 egg
1/4 c whole wheat bread crumbs
1/2 c finely chopped dates
1/2 c. finely chopped onion
1/4 c. finely chopped black olives
3 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
3 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
1 tbsp mincedd garlic
1 tsp cumin
pinch red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp chili powder

Mix ingred. together. Shape into patties. Preheat grill to high. Cook burgers 6 min per side. Top with yogurt.

Yogurt:
3/4 c yogurt
1 1/2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

**I didn't add cilantro...issues in the family :)......Also watch on grill, ours took less than 6 min.
Awesome.....have on pitas or thin buns.

Yum Yum Balls

1/2 c peanut butter
2 c. unsweetened shredded coconut
1/4 c. chopped cashews
1 tbsp. orange juice
1/2 c. chopped dates
1/2 c. raw sunflower seeds
1/4 c. honey
1/2 c. raisens

Mix all together and form into balls. Enjoy!! Good for snack for kids.
***Can exchange ingred. raisens for mini choc chips, etc.