Gluten Free Trail Mix

So after working a double shift at my part time job I came home to a wonderful dinner made by my sweetie. Gorgeous pan cooked wild Keto salmon in coconut oil with a delightful topping of Dijon mustard, paired with lightly sautéed kale, quinoa, and baked sweet potatoes...so happy! 

I was in a rush to get home because we had plans to go to my friend, Crystal's house to play cards. The older I get the more things like invitations to card games, butterflies, and finding my favorite fair trade GF DF chocolate bar with a $0.50 coupon attached excites me...yes, the simple things. 

Anyway, all invited were asked to bring a snack to share. Since these days I can barely seem to keep it together (health counselor being way too honest), I scoured my pantry and fridge for something appropriate to throw nicely together. 

First I scooped a jar full of my homemade sauerkraut that I made a few days ago with my friend, Micah. I wasn't satisfied though. I wanted one more item to bring.

I then got a brainstorm...trail mix! It's easy to make, yummy, and most importantly I had just what needed.

Thought I would share with all of you what I'll be sharing at the card game. Hope you will try it! So this was not measured at all, I simply went by what I saw and looked good.

Ingredients:

Raw sprouted pumpkin seeds

Unsweetened coconut flakes

Raw pecans

Raisins (Even though I don't like them; I'd prefer goji berries, but I'm all out of them)

Equal Exchange Dark Chocolate chips

1 Broken up organic rice cake

Raw almonds

1 1/2 turns of Himalayan Sea Salt 

Tell me if you make this trail mix for your family. I guarantee your kids will love it! 

Helping you to be a good steward of your health!~Marie A. Ligorria 

5 Things To Do With Quinoa (3)

I'm sure if you're anything like me you're busy and sometimes all you have time to eat is something you can grab as you're running out the door. So whatever it may be it had better be quick, easy, portable, and healthy.

Quinoa is packed with protein, fiber, and calcium. That makes it a super choice for breakfast! While it may not be the first food that comes to mind, I think you'll really enjoy the following recipe for breakfast bars.

Quinoa Breakfast Bars (Makes 6 bars; double it easily)

Ingredients:

1/2 C Chickpea Flour 

1 Cup Quinoa, cooked

1 Cup Traditional GF Oats

1/2 Cup Raw Walnuts, chopped

1 Tbsp Cinnamon

1/2 Tsp Baking Soda

1 Tbsp Chia Seeds

1 Tbsp Ground Flaxseed

1/2 Cup Organic Creamy Peanut Butter

1/3 Cup Coconut Nectar or Organic Maple Syrup

1 Egg

1/2 Cup Mashed Sweet Potato

1 Tsp Organic Vanilla Extract

Directions:

Mix all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Grease an 8x8 dish with coconut oil. Press mixture into dish. Bake on 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Let them cool, slice, and serve. 

*Make a double to quadruple batch, slice them into individual pieces, and freeze them.

Be healthy, be blessed, and be a good steward!