MASON JAR SALAD

WHAT YOU NEED:

• MASON JARS
• SALAD INGREDIENTS

HOW-TO

• LAYER INGREDIENTS IN A MASON JAR, PUTTING HEARTIER INGREDIENTS AND DRESSING IN FIRST, AND MORE FRAGILE INGREDIENTS (LIKE GREENS) TOWARDS THE TOP.  SECURE LID.
• ENJOY WITHIN ABOUT 5 DAYS!

 

Apricot Salsa

6 – 7 fresh apricots or 1 can (15 oz.) apricot halves, packed in light syrup
1-2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1/2 teaspoon vinegar
1/4 teaspoon grated lime peel Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoon chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped jicama

1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon minced jalapeno pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Wash and pit fresh apricots or drain and rinse canned ones. Cut apricots into chunks. Combine apricots and remaining ingredients in bowl, stirring gently. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Yield: About 6 servings 

Healthier Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

So far, everyone who's tried these can't believe there's no refined sugar in them, and can't believe the main ingredient is garbanzo beans. The garbanzo beans replace the flour and butter, and are excellent sources of protein, iron and fiber!

Healthier Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

adapted from http://a-freerecipe.blogspot.com/

1 can (or 1 1/4 cups) cooked garbanzo beans (also called chickpeas)

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/2 cup natural peanut butter 

1/4 cup honey

1 teaspoon baking powder

a pinch of salt (only if your peanut butter has no salt in it)

1/2 cup chocolate chips (I like the mini chocolate chips)

4 dates, optional

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

In a food processor, combine all the ingredients except the chocolate chips. Make sure to scrape the sides and ensure the garbanzo beans get well processed. The dates are optional if you want the cookies to be very sweet. They give a great caramel flavor, but these cookies are tasty without dates, too. 

Stir in chocolate chips. 

Form small balls with 1 tablespoon of dough. Press down slightly, since the cookies won't spread or rise much. 

Bake for about 10 minutes. 

Makes 15-20 small cookies.