Oat Bran Carrot and Lemon Bars

These bars were the snacks that I packed so far for my kids lunches this week. Or I was hoping it would be enough until Friday but then my hubby discovered them, and so they are all gone…I am glad they all liked it that much, it just means I have to whip up something else now. I like to make healthier snacks for my kids to bring to school, like Granola Bars or Muffins, because homemade you can really control what goes in it.I guess I just have to make a larger batch, my hubby is not the only one that likes a little healthy snack;)

  • 1cup        almondmilk
  • 1tbsp       vinegar
  • 1tsp         baking soda
  • 1 3/4cup whole wheat flour
  • 3/4cup    oat bran
  • 1/2tsp     sea salt
  • 1/2cup    coconut oil (melted)
  • 3/4cup    pure cane sugar
  • 2              eggs
  • 1cup       chopped walnuts
  • 1cup       raisins
  • 1/2cup   shredded carrot
  •                 grated rind of 1 organic lemon

-Combine milk, vinegar and baking soda;set aside.

-Combine flour, oat bran and salt;set aside.

-In a large bowl cream coconut oil and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well.

-Add dry ingredients, a little at a time and alternating with the milk. Stir in walnuts, raisins, carrots and lemon rind.

-Fill in a greased square cake pan and bake in a preheated 185F oven 25 minutes or until tester comes out clean.

Can also be baked in muffin cups.

 

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Enjoy!

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Creamy Almond-Coconut-Banana Drink with mixed Berries

Sometimes we just feel like eating or drinking something sweet. My Family definitely has a sweet tooth, I am guilty of that as well. That is why I often make some healthier versions of sweet treats to enjoy. And then I think it is okay to enjoy a piece of cake or something, once in a while. You can call it a Smoothie or a Drink. It is great for breakfast or like we did, for dessert! Dairy free with Almondmilk and Coconutmilk. Flax oil is a great source of Omega-3, 6 and 9 fatty acids. Sunflowerseedbutter is rich in Iron, which I need to include in my diet as much as possible. Cinnamon and Turmeric are both anti-inflammatory and have many other healing properties.

  • 500ml   Almondmilk
  • 200ml   Coconutmilk
  • 2tbsp     Sunflowerseedbutter
  • 1tbsp     Flax oil
  • 1             Banana
  • 2tbsp     Maple Syrup
  • 1/2tsp    Cinnamon
  • 1/2tsp    Turmeric

-In a Blender mix everything until smooth.

  • 1cup      mixed frozen Berries (Blueberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Blackberries)
  • 2tbsp    Maple Syrup
  • 2tbsp    Water

-In a small Saucepan bring Berries, Water and Maple Syrup to a Boil. Remove from heat and squash them with a fork. Let it cool.

-Divide Berries in 4 Glasses and fill up with Almond/Coconut mix.

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Enjoy!