Quinoa Salad

Quinoa Salad

1 cup uncooked Quinoa

1 cup coconut milk

1 cup chicken stock

Rinse Quinoa then cook like you would rice.

1 Rotisserie chicken cut into pieces

2 cans back beans

1 can Rotel mild tomatoes and chilis

1 cucumber cut up

1 large tomato cut up

2 cobs of corn lightly roasted and cut off the cob

1/2 a bunch of cilantro cut up

2 ripe avocados cut up (you may want to add this right before you serve)

Add cooked Quinoa and the above list in a large bowl.

1/4 cup lime juice

1/2 a bunch cilantro

1/4 cup rice wine vinegar

1/4 cup olive oil (or canola oil)

1/2 a packet of italian salad dressing packet 

1/2 tsp garlic

In a blender or bullet mix dressing.

Pour over everything and mix together. Eat and enjoy. 

I made this for Ike's birthday party and it was a big hit, among the mom's that is. So hears the recipe for those who were there and those who missed out. 

Healthy Reese's Granola

Healthy Reese's (like) Granola

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (dry) oatmeal
• 1 cup toasted coconut flakes (I used natural unsweetened, it already has a crunch to it)
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips (dark chocolate or sugar free)
• 1/2 cup peanut butter (or almond butter)
• 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1/3 cup coconut oil
• 1-2 scoops protein powder (I use vanilla)
• 1 cup rice crispies
• 1 Tbs. Cocoa Powder

Put all the dry ingredients in a large bowl and mix.  Put peanut butter, honey and coconut oil in a microwavable bowl and heat for 30 - 60 seconds. Then incorporate it all together. Pour out into a 9x9 pan and press. Refrigerate. 

It tends to fall apart pretty easy so I usually end up putting it into a ziplock bag after it cools. 

I'm addicted to this stuff. To me it tastes like Reese peanut butter cup cereal which I love. But oh so much healthier.