Healthy with Jodi

Quinoa Brittle

    Quinoa Brittle

    Vegan, Gluten free, Refined Sugar Free
    Happily Serves 10

    ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS 

    3/4 Cup Tricolor uncooked quinoa

    3/4 cup Pecans

    2 TBSP Coconut sugar

    1/2 tsp Pumpkin pie or allspice

    2 TBSP Coconut oil

    1/4 cup Blackstrap Molasses

    1/4 cinnamon

    Pinch of Himalayan sea salt

    Stevia, if you desire it sweeter

     

    Preheat oven to 325.

    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. (Cover all edges)

    Combine quinoa, pecans, coconut sugar, salt, and cinnamon/spices in a bowl and set aside.

    Over low to medium heat, add the coconut oil and black strap molasses (and optional Stevia). Stir until there is no visible separation.  Pour over the dry ingredients, combine and coat evenly,  spread on a parchment lined baking sheet with a metal spoon.

    Try to get it as even as possible or the edges will burn in the center won’t crisp up.

    Bake for 15 minutes and turn the pan around to ensure even baking and Browning. Back 5 to 10 minutes more and watch carefully so it does not burn. The edges will get crisp and caramelized, and the color will be uniformly deep golden brown in color.

    Let it cool completely before breaking it into serving pieces.   You can store leftovers in a sealed container at room temperature for a week, or in the freezer for up to one month.

    Broccoli Sweet Potato Poppy Seed Salad

      Broccoli Sweet Potato Poppy Seed Salad

      Gluten Free

      Happily Serves 8

      ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

      4 cups fresh quick steamed broccoli, chopped into bite-size pieces

      1 cup sweet potato or yam

      ¼ cup finely chopped red onion

      ¼ cup sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds

      1 tablespoon lemon juice

      Dressing

      1 cup Coconut kefir or small avocado, smashed

      ¼ cup raw organic honey

      1 tablespoon lemon juice

      2 teaspoons coconut vinegar

      1 tablespoon water

      1 tablespoon poppy seeds

      Combine broccoli, sweet potato, red onion, and sunflower/pumpkin seeds.

      In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients.

      Pour dressing over the salad and gently combine.

      Salad may be served immediately or refrigerated until serving.