Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Valentines Day Dessert

Chocolate Almond Date Balls

 
by Anjali @ The Picky Eater

This recipe is 100% raw-No baking! They're so healthy they could even be used as a snack instead of dessert!

Ingredients
  • 20 medjool dates, pits removed
  • 1/2 cup almond butter
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 Tbsp cinnamon
  • Finely shredded coconut flakes
Directions: Mix all ingredients in food processor except the coconut flakes.  Roll into small balls, then roll in the shredded coconut to coat.
Enjoy!

February Recipe

Being that we've had such Spring-like February weather I thought it may be appropriate to post a Spring Dish. I've used this recipe before and I loved it. It's light, fresh, easy and healthy. 
Berry Chicken Salad  
berrychickensalad
 
By: Intermountain LiVe Well
Ingredients
  • 15 oz. Baby Green Lettuce Mix
  • 5 each 4 oz. Chicken Breasts, Boneless, Skinless
  • 1/4 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese
  • 1 cup Fresh Red Raspberries
  • 1 cup Fresh Blackberries
  • 1 cup Fresh Blueberries
  • 1/2 cup Cucumber, Peeled and Chopped
  • 1 tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 2 1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 2 1/2 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1 tbsp. Granulated Sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 320F; place the chicken breasts on a sheet pan sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Bake for 13 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 165F is reached; cool chicken.
  3. Place 2 cups of lettuce mix on each plate or bowl.
  4. Slice each chicken breast on a bias; place on top of lettuce.
  5. Top each salad equally with feta cheese, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and chopped cucumber.

Citrus Dressing

  1. In a bowl, combine the lemon and lime juices, and sugar.
  2. Gradually whisk in olive oil to emulsify.
  3. Pour 2 Tablespoons of dressing on each salad.​