No-Bake Energy BITES

No Bake Energy Bites
1 cup oatmeal
1/2 cup peanut butter or other nut butter
1/3 cup honey
1 cup coconut flakes
1/2 cup ground flaxseed
1/2 cup chocolate chips, Mini's if you prefer
1 tsp Vanilla

Mix every thing together in a medium bowl until thoroughly mixed. Let chill in the refriderator for half hour. Once chilled, roll into balls and enjoy! Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to one week.

Yogurt-Walnut dip

Dip
(got this from Dr. Oz show last week and like it)

• ½ cup lowfat plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp ground walnuts
... • ¾ tsp garlic powder
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp Tabasco
• chopped cilantro to taste

I usually make double or triple depending on the size of the occasion. I would suggest you make a single batch and see if you like it first… then make some more ;)

From Sarah Hermann Landers...

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Smokey Chipotle Hummus

Smokey Chipotle Hummus
(1/4 cup = 166 calories or 2 Tbsp = 83 calories)

... • Two 15 ounce cans of garbanzo beans (Chick Peas) drained
• ½ cup water
• ¼ cup tahini
• 3 TBS + 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 TBS olive oil
• 1 Chipolte Chili in Adobo Sauce (they come in a small can of several chili’s… you only need one!!! No more… way to spicey!)
• 1 large clove of garlic ( 1 tsp of minced garlic in the jar is what I use and is the equivalent)
• 1 ½ tsp cumin
• One 14 ounce jar of pimientos
• 1/3 cup chopped cilantro

• In a food processor I first lightly chop up the cilantro then place in a bowl and place to the side… then blend everything up except the pimientos. Once it’s all blended then add pimientos and cilantro. Season with salt (or sea salt is better for your health) and pepper to taste. Enjoy!!

I also make my own pita chips for dipping. I use the low carb tortilla wraps (Turmaro’s is one I’ve found that are 60 calories, 4 net carbs and 6 grams of protein!! I cut the tortialla’s into triangle pieces then place on a cookie sheet at 350 until they are crisp (around less than 10 minutes) I flip them halfway.

This is such a great low carb and high protein snack and super easy to make. Sprinkle cheat on it at your “Eat and Cheat’s” I don’t feel guilty for snacking on this one bit!!

Vegan, Gluten Free Crackers

Supposedly these are awesome crackers...have you noticed how fattening most crackers are?
Find recipe HERE.
(photo from linked blog)

Apple Snacks!

Cored and sliced apples with peanut butter, chopped pecans, oats, and chocolate chips.
(Idea and photo from HERE.)