Chai Spice Energy Balls

Yield: 12

2/3 cup shredded coconut

2/3 cup almonds

1 cup medjool dates, pits removed

1/4 cup almond butter

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp ground ginger

1/2 tsp ground cardamom

1/4 tsp ground cloves

1/4 tsp allspice

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

1. Toast 3 tablespoons of shredded coconut until lightly browned.

2. In a food processor, pulse almonds and remaining shredded coconut in a food processor until completely ground. Remove from bowl and set aside.

3. Add the dates and pulse until only small bits remain.

4. Add almond and coconuts back to the food processor along with remaining ingredients (except the toasted coconut). Blend until all ingredients are combined into a dough-like consistency.

5. Roll dough into a balls in your hands. Roll each ball in the toasted coconut.

6. Store in the refrigerator in a glass container.

https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-23193/these-chaispiced-energy-balls-will-be-your-new-favorite-snack.html

Raspberry, Orange, and Almond Baked Oatmeal

Yield: 6-8 servings

2 1/2 cups rolled oats

1/3 cup coconut sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp allspice

pinch of salt

1 tsp baking powder

1 1/2 cups almond milk (or sub any kind of milk)

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp almond extract

1 orange, peeled, segmented, and chopped into small chunks

1 cup raspberries

1/4 cup sliced almonds

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Line an 8x8 inch square pan with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, combine oats, sugar, spices, salt, and baking powder. Stir to combine.

3. In a separate bowl, combine milk, egg, vanilla, and almond extract, and whisk lightly to combine.

4. Pour the milk mixture into the oat mixture and stir gently until well combined.

5. Add in the chunks of orange and raspberries and gently stir.

6. Pour mixture into the prepared pan and smooth into a level layer.

7. Top with the sliced almonds.

8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden, the milk is absorbed, and it feels slightly firm to the touch.

9. Leave to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes.

10. Baked oatmeal can be served cold or re-heated in the oven or microwave. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.

https://www.anniesnoms.com/2016/01/12/orange-and-raspberry-baked-oatmeal/

Pumpkin Spice Energy Balls

Yield: 16

1/4 cup almonds

2 dates

1 cup oats

1/4 cup shredded coconut

1/4 cup pumpkin puree

2 tbsp almond flour

1 tbsp maple syrup

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp allspice

1/4 tsp ground ginger

1/4 tsp salt

1. In a food processor, pulse almonds until only small pieces remain. Remove and set aside in a bowl.

2. Add dates to the food processor and pulse until small pieces remain.

3. Add oats, coconut, pumpkin, almond flour, maple syrup, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, and salt to the food processor. Pulse until just combined.

4. Add chopped almonds. Pulse again until mixed together.

5. Using your hands, roll into bite-sized balls. Store in refrigerator until ready to eat.

Best Apple Crisp

Yield: 6 servings

Filling:

5 cups apples (at least 2 varieties), peeled, small diced

1/4 cup brown sugar

2 tbsp flour

2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

1 tbsp lemon juice

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1/4 tsp allspice

1/4 tsp cloves

Topping:

1/2 cup flour

1/2 cup rolled oats

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp baking soda

1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold

1. Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Line a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly coat with non-stick spray.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the apples, brown sugar, flour, butter, lemon juice, and spices. Toss until evenly coated. Spread into an even layer in the prepared baking dish.

3. In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Using a pastry blender, cut the butter into the mixture until pea-size clumps form. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the filling.

4. Place in the oven and bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until the apples are tender and topping is golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 20 minutes before serving.

https://lifemadesimplebakes.com/2017/11/the-best-apple-crisp/

Ginger Molasses Cookies

Yield: 12

1/4 cup coconut oil, melted, cooled 

1/4 cup coconut sugar

2 tbsp molasses

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup almond flour

1/4 cup coconut flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

3/4 tsp ground ginger

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp allspice

1/4 tsp salt

organic cane sugar for rolling, if desired

1, Preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, mix together coconut oil, coconut sugar, molasses, egg and vanilla extract. 

3. Add in almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, spices and salt. Mix well to form a dough.

4. Roll dough into balls. Roll in sugar if using, then place on prepared baking sheet. Gently flatten the dough with your hand or the back of a glass.
5. Bake for 8 - 11 minutes. Allow to cool on cookie sheet for before transferring to a wire rack to finishing cooling.


http://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/2016/12/paleo-ginger-molasses-cookies/

Citrus Balsamic Pork Tenderloin

Yield: 4 servings

1 pork tenderloin, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices

salt and pepper

1 tbsp olive oil

1 large shallot, finely minced

1 tbsp honey

1 pinch ground allspice

1 cup chicken stock

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/4 cup heavy cream

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1. Pat tenderloin slices dry, then pound them to a little less than 1/4 inch thick. Season with salt and pepper.

2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over high heat. Sear the scaloppini in batches for 30 to 60 seconds on each side. They should be well browned on the outside and moist and slightly pink in the center. Remove from heat.
3. In the same skillet, over medium heat, add the shallot, honey, and allspice. Cook, stirring, until soft, 1 to 2 minutes.

4. Increase the heat to high and add chicken stock and lemon juice. Boil, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon, until reduced by half.
5. Add the cream and boil until the sauce thickens slightly, about 1 minute.
6. Add balsamic vinegar and additional salt and pepper to taste. Return the sauce to a boil, then spoon over pork and serve immediately.


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