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Garlic Pepper Parsnip Fries

May 3, 2018 1 Comment

Garlic Pepper Parsnip Fries

I’m am constantly trying to find new ways to cook the veggies that my husband and I love so that we don’t get tired of them. Sometimes just changing the seasoning/herbs that you use or the way that you cook the vegetable can completely transform the taste and keep you from getting bored of certain vegetables. One of our favorite vegetables is parsnips and I typically just chop them up and roast them with parsley as they have a sweet, nutty flavor. I decided to get a little more creative and try to recreate one of my favorite sides that isn’t exactly healthy, fries. The outcome was super delicious and has become a new favorite that my husband requests regularly. Below I will share how I fixed these garlic pepper parsnip fries so that they can become a favorite of yours too.

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Garlic Pepper Parsnip Fries

The first step in creating these delicious, yet healthy, garlic pepper parsnip fries is to preheat the oven to 385 degrees Fahrenheit. If you have a convection oven, you can get the fries extra crispy. The next step is to chop the parsnips and this may be the most arduous part of the whole process as the parsnips have a tough woody texture and getting them into a fry shape is quite tedious. I begin by cutting each of the parsnips in half and then start chopping them lengthwise to get them into a fry shape. I like to get my slices fairly thin so that they cook quicker and get crisper.

Once you have finished chopping the parsnips, lightly toss them in olive oil. Next I use one of my favorite seasonings, McCormick’s Garlic Pepper Seasoning. It helps to cover the sweetness of the parsnips and give it more of a salty/savory fry taste. I use anywhere from 1/4-1/2 teaspoon of this seasoning until the parsnip fries have been generously coated. Next spread the parsnip fries out onto a baking sheet. Make sure not to overcrowd the baking sheet or the fries will not get crispy. You want there to be some space in between the fries. I usually end up having to use two separate baking sheets to allow for enough space between the parsnips. Place the fries into the oven for 30-35 minutes or until the fries start to crisp and brown.

Garlic Pepper Parsnip Fries

Once the garlic pepper parsnip fries have finished cooking, remove and use your favorite dipping sauce to enjoy them with.

Garlic Pepper Parsnip Fries

Ingredients

4-5 Parsnips
1/2-1 tbsp. olive oil
1/4-1/2 tsp garlic pepper seasoning (I use McCormick's)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 385 degrees Fahrenheit.
Chop the parsnips. I begin by cutting each of the parsnips in half and then start chopping them lengthwise to get them into a fry shape. I like to get my slices fairly thin so that they cook quicker and get crisper.
Lightly toss them in olive oil.
Generously coat the parsnip fries with the garlic pepper seasoning.
Next spread the parsnip fries out onto a baking sheet. Make sure not to overcrowd the baking sheet or the fries will not get crispy.
Place the fries into the oven for 30-35 minutes or until the fries start to crisp and brown.
Once crispy, remove and enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce.

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Garlic Pepper Parsnip Fries

What are some of your favorite ways to prepare you most eaten vegetables? Check out a few of my other posts on my favorite vegetable recipes here and here.

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Rolo Pretzel Bites

April 24, 2018 No Comments

Rolo Pretzel Bites

Back around Christmas, my husband had asked me to make a few dessert platters that he could take to work. I wanted to come up with a few different desserts that were easy and quick to make and didn’t require a ton of ingredients. One of the desserts I made was these rolo pretzel bites. These rolo pretzel bites are the perfect combination of salty and sweet. They are also super easy to make and only require three ingredients. They were also a big hit with my husbands employees.

Rolo Pretzel Bites

Begin by preheating the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Count out 30 pecans and spread them out on a baking sheet. Once the oven is preheated, place the pecans into the oven. Allow the pecans to roast for 7-8 minutes or until they start to brown. Remove the pecans and set them aside for now. Roasting the pecans is optional but I think it gives the pecans a richer taste.

Rolo Pretzel Bites

Next place thirty pretzels out onto a baking sheet. Now top each pretzel with a rolo. Place the baking sheet into the oven for a couple of minutes, or until the rolos begin to soften. You don’t want to melt them to much or they will become runny.

Rolo Pretzel Bites

Once you have removed the baking sheet from the oven, begin placing the pecans on top of each rolo. Gently press the pecans into the rolo.

Rolo Pretzel Bites

After the rolo pretzel bites have cooled, its time to enjoy!

Rolo Pretzel Bites

Ingredients

30 Pretzels
30 Rolos
30 Pecans

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Farenheit.
Lay 30 pecans out onto a baking sheet and place into the oven for 7-8 minutes or until the pecans start to brown.
Remove the pecans from the oven and set aside.
Place 30 pretzels onto a baking sheet.
Set a rolo on top of each pretzel.
Place baking sheet into the oven for a couple of minutes, until the rolos begin to soften.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven after the rolos have begun to soften, place a pecan on the top of each of the rolos.
Once cooled, enjoy!

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Rolo Pretzel Bites

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Spring 2018 Accessory Finds

April 17, 2018 No Comments

While the weather may not feel like spring yet, I am currently craving all things spring fashion. We are currently in Branson, Missouri (Husband’s fishing season is underway) and we had snow two days ago. Snow in April!! I couldn’t believe it. The cold weather may have me still reaching for my sweaters and jackets but I can not wait to be wearing all things spring inspired. I love all the bright colors and fun floral prints that come with spring. Even though it may not be warm enough in a lot of areas to bust out the spring clothing, we can introduce a touch of spring to our wardrobe through accessories. Below I have rounded up some super affordable spring accessories. Each of the images below is shopable by simply clicking on the photo. A lot of these items would be perfect if you have an upcoming beach vacation as well.

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Food

Dairy Free Sunbutter Cups

March 1, 2018 No Comments

Today I will be sharing a recipe for my dairy free sunbutter cups. I previously shared a dairy free recipe for buckeyes, you can find it here. I mentioned before that I have recently cut dairy out of my diet and have been looking for ways to recreate some of my favorite treats in dairy free versions. Anyone else a huge fan of Reese’s peanut butter cups? I love their peanut butter cups and decided to try to make my own candy cup but a dairy free version instead. I chose to use sunbutter (similar to peanut butter but made from sunflower seeds) in my cups but you could use any kind of nut butter. These cups are super easy to make and are ready in no time.

Dairy Free Sunbutter Cups

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These dairy free sunbutter cups only require 3 ingredients. You will need dairy free chocolate chips ( I use these), sunbutter (or your nut butter of choice), and coconut oil.

Begin by pouring 1/3 cup of dairy free chocolate morsels into a microwave safe bowl. Add 1/2 tablespoon of coconut oil to the bowl and place into the microwave for 30 seconds. The coconut oil will make the melted chocolate have a creamier texture. I recommend only placing the chocolate into the microwave for 30 seconds at a time to avoid overcooking. After the chocolate has been in the microwave for 30 seconds, remove and stir the chocolate. Place back into the microwave for another 30 seconds and repeat until the chocolate is completely melted, stirring in between each 30 seconds.

Next you will spoon the melted chocolate into your candy mold (I use one similar to this). Fill the candy mold a 1/3 of the way. When I used 1/3 cup of chocolate morsels, I was able to fill 9 of the candy molds. You can melt more chocolate depending on the size of your molds or if you have some left over you can save it for a later step. Once you have filled your molds with the chocolate, place the mold into the freezer for about 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden.

Dairy Free Sunbutter Cups

Once the chocolate has hardened, remove it from the freezer. Use another microwave safe bowl and add 1/3 cup of sunbutter and 1/2 tablespoon of coconut oil. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between like we did with the chocolate. You want the nut butter to have the same consistency that the chocolate did before we poured it into the molds. Once your nut butter has melted, spoon it into the candy molds on top of the chocolate. Leave the top 1/3 of the mold empty so that we can add the final chocolate layer. Once the molds have all been filled with the sunbutter, place the mold into the freezer for another 10 minutes or until the nut butter has hardened.

For the final layer, add 1/3 cup of dairy free chocolate chips and 1/2 tablespoon of coconut oil to a microwave safe bowl and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds and stir. Repeat until the chocolate is melted. Spoon the melted chocolate into the molds, completely covering the sunbutter layer and filling the mold. Once each mold has been filled, place the molds into the freezer one last time to let the candies harden.

Dairy Free Sunbutter Cups

Once the chocolate has completely hardened, remove the candies from the freezer and enjoy! My candies easily popped out of the molds by applying a little pressure to the bottom of each mold.

Dairy Free Sunbutter Cups

Ingredients

2/3 cup of dairy free chocolate chips
1/3 cup of sunbutter (or nutbutter of choice)
1 1/2 tablespoons of coconut oil

Instructions

Pour 1/3 cup of dairy free chocolate morsels into a microwave safe bowl and add 1/2 tablespoon of coconut oil to the bowl and place into the microwave for 30 seconds.
After the chocolate has been in the microwave for 30 seconds, remove and stir the chocolate. Place back into the microwave for another 30 seconds and repeat until the chocolate is completely melted, stirring in between each 30 seconds.
Spoon the melted chocolate into your candy mold. Fill the candy mold a 1/3 of the way.
Once you have filled your molds with the chocolate, place the mold into the freezer for about 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden.
Once the chocolate has hardened, remove it from the freezer.
Use another microwave safe bowl and add 1/3 cup of sunbutter and 1/2 tablespoon of coconut oil. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between like we did with the chocolate.
Once your nut butter has melted, spoon it into the candy molds on top of the chocolate. Leave the top 1/3 of the mold empty so that we can add the final chocolate layer.
Once the molds have all been filled with the sunbutter, place the mold into the freezer for another 10 minutes or until the nut butter has hardened.
Add 1/3 cup of dairy free chocolate chips and 1/2 tablespoon of coconut oil to a microwave safe bowl and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds and stir. Repeat until the chocolate is melted. Spoon the melted chocolate into the molds, completely covering the sunbutter layer and filling the mold.
Once each mold has been filled, place the molds into the freezer one last time to let the candies harden.
After the chocolate has completely hardened, remove from freezer and enjoy!

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There are so many different variations of nut butter cups that you could make using these candy molds. These dairy free sunbutter cups are definitely one of my favorites. Find my recipe for my white chocolate and hazelnut butter candies here. What combinations are your favorite? Which would you like to see next?

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Friday Favorites #1

February 23, 2018 No Comments

I am starting a new series on the blog called Friday Favorites. Each Friday I will share 5 products/things that I am currently loving and give a review of why I love each one. The things I share could be anything from a clothing item, beauty product, to some type of food or even a book.

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The first item I will be sharing today is Birch Benders Paleo Pancakes. I mentioned in this previous post that I recently have cut out dairy and gluten and I have been on the hunt for a good breakfast option to replace the oatmeal I used to eat for breakfast. I stumbled upon these Paleo pancakes at Target and figured I would give them a try. The taste is AMAZING and the texture is exactly like a real pancake. These pancakes are so simple to make, you simply add water to the mix and cook for a few minutes. I use a sugar-free syrup like this one.

2.The second item I’m sharing today is Garnier Fructis Micellular Water. Does anyone else find removing make up a huge pain? I hardly ever wear eye make up but when I do I hate the removal process. It doesn’t come off easily with water alone and most eye makeup removers leave behind an oily residue. Well I have found a better way to remove not only eye makeup but the rest of your make up as well. I always like to remove my make up and then wash my face with my cleanser to get it completely clean. The micellular water easily removes your makeup and does not leave any residue behind. I simply put a little bit of the micellular water on a cotton round and wipe my make up right off, no need for harsh rubbing and it will not burn your eyes. I have also tried the L’oreal Micellular Water but I prefer the Garnier brand more. Friday Favorites #1 3. The third item is another food item, the GFB, Gluten Free Bites. As mentioned above, I have recently removed dairy and gluten from my diet. I am a huge snacker and was looking for something I could snack on that would satisfy my sweet tooth that was also dairy free and gluten free. I stumbled upon these Gluten Free Bites at the grocery store one day and gave them a try. My favorite is the dark chocolate and peanut butter flavor but they have a number of other flavors you can try as well. Not only do these satisfy my sweet tooth but I am guilt free afterwards as well. Friday Favorites #1 4. I can’t leave off one of my newest obsession’s, Fake Bake’s Tanning Lotion. I have written a post comparing several different sunless tanners and what I liked about each one here. My aunt was the one who actually gave me a bottle of the Fake Bake lotion to try and I have been hooked ever since. I have rebought it several times since. I like how quickly the color shows and that it is more of a bronze color than an orange color like some other sunless tanners. It is super easy to apply and I have not had an trouble with streaking as I have with some others. Fake Bake also comes in a mousse and a spray version that you can try if you prefer it over the lotion. 5. I’ve recently ordered a couple of pairs of tennis shoes and fell in love with this Adidas Running Edge Lux pair. I was looking for a pair that was comfortable and a neutral color that would go with anything. I had previously ordered a pair of the Adidas Running Alphabounce EM and loved the way they felt so I decided to go with another pair of Adidas. This pair is super comfortable and is currently on sale for under $80. I have worn them for weight workouts, running, and lots of walking the dog. I have been very pleased with the feel of these sneakers. One thing I would advise when ordering Adidas is that they do tend to run 1/2 size to 1 size big so I ordered a 1/2 size down and they fit perfectly. I would love to hear what thing you are currently loving. I would also love any recommendations on other products to try that you may swear by.

Food

Healthy Buckeyes

January 29, 2018 1 Comment

One of my favorites treats has always been buckeyes. I have always loved the chocolate/peanut butter combination. I recently have tried cutting dairy from my diet and I have tried to find a way to have some of my favorite treats while also keeping them dairy free. Chocolate is one of those dairy things that I can not do without so I knew that was something I had to find an alternative for. I found the perfect replacement with Enjoy Life’s chocolate chips. I was unsure how they would taste since they were dairy free but they taste just as good as milk chocolate chips. I have used these to make almond flour chocolate chip cookies, another of my favorite treats, and they were delicious! I knew I wanted to make a dairy free version of the buckeyes as well. Below I will share my recipe for healthy buckeyes.

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Healthy Buckeyes

These buckeyes are super simple and you will only need four ingredients to make them. Measure out 1/2 a cup of peanut butter, 1/4 cup or maple syrup (I used a sugar free option), and 1/4 cup of coconut flour. Add these three ingredients to a mixing bowl and stir until they are completely combined. Next you will want to grab a small amount of the mixture and round out into a ball (I made mine slightly smaller than a golf ball) and place onto a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. My mixture made about 9 peanut butter balls but it may differ based on the size of yours. Place cookie sheet with peanut butter balls into the freezer for them to harden.

After the peanut butter mixture has had time to harden ( about 15 minutes), its time to prepare our chocolate coating. Pour 1/3 cup of dairy free chocolate chips (I used Enjoy Life’s chocolate chips) into a microwave safe bowl. You can even add a small amount of coconut oil in with the chocolate chips that will help to make coating the peanut butter a little easier. Place the bowl into the microwave for 30 seconds at a time and stir once time is up. Repeat the previous step until the chocolate is completely melted. I recommend only heating the chocolate for 30 seconds at a time as to not overcook the chocolate.

Healthy Buckeyes

Once the chocolate is completely melted, it is time to coat the peanut butter balls. Use a toothpick to pick up the peanut butter ball and place into the melted chocolate. I found it made it easier to coat the peanut butter by using a spoon to scoop the chocolate onto the sides of the ball. After you have covered the peanut butter in chocolate, place the ball back onto the parchment paper and repeat until each of the balls has been covered. Next place the cookie sheet back into the freezer to allow the chocolate to harden (about 10 minutes). Once the chocolate has had time to harden, it’s time to take them out and enjoy!

Healthy Buckeyes

Ingredients

1/2 cup of peanut butter
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup coconut flour
1/3 cup dairy free chocolate chips
1/2 tsp coconut oil (optional)

Instructions

Add 1/2 cup of peanut butter, 1/4 cup of maple syrup and 1/4 cup of coconut flour to a mixing bowl and stir until completely combined.
Grab a small amount of the mixture and round out into a ball (I made mine slightly smaller than a golf ball) and place onto a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
Place cookie sheet with peanut butter balls into the freezer for them to harden (15minutes)
Once the peanut butter balls have hardened, pour 1/3 cup of dairy free chocolate chips into a microwave safe bowl. (You can even add a small amount of coconut oil into the chocolate to make coating the peanut butter easier)
Place the bowl into the microwave for 30 seconds at a time and stir once time is up. Repeat the previous step until the chocolate is completely melted.
Use a toothpick to pick up the peanut butter ball and place into the melted chocolate. Use a spoon to scoop the chocolate onto the sides of the ball.
After you have covered the peanut butter in chocolate, place the ball back onto the parchment paper and repeat until each of the balls has been covered.
Next place the cookie sheet back into the freezer to allow the chocolate to harden (about 10 minutes).
Once the chocolate has hardened, its time to enjoy!

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I think these healthy buckeyes taste just as good as the real thing. I look forward to recreating other desserts with Enjoy Life products. What are some of your favorite desserts?

Fashion

Workout Wear to Kick Off the New Year

January 19, 2018 No Comments

Workout wear to kick off the new year

With the new year comes new resolutions. I feel like one of the most common new year’s resolutions tends to be fitness/health related. If you’re anything like me, it’s easy to keep those resolutions the first few weeks of the year but as time goes on it gets harder and harder. There are a few different things that can help you to keep those resolutions. One of those is having a friend to keep you accountable. Another is writing down your resolutions and the reasons that you are choosing those particular resolutions and placing the list in a place you will see it daily. It will help to remind you of your goals and reasons and give you extra motivation to follow through with them each day. I think another important part of resolutions is showing yourself grace if you do find yourself failing on your resolutions. It’s easier to just give up when you feel like you have messed up on your resolutions and just resolve to try again next year but there is no reason you can’t just start again. Another way that helps me to keep up with my fitness goals/resolutions is by updating my work out gear when I start feeling like giving up. Cute workout clothes help to renew my motivation to workout harder. Today I will be sharing a few of my favorite fitness finds that I either own, just ordered, or are on my wish list.

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Have any of you set health or fitness resolutions for this year? A couple of weeks into the new year, how many of you have been able to stick to those resolutions? What are some things you do to ensure you keep your resolutions each year?

Food

Garlic Pepper Kale Chips

October 24, 2017 No Comments

Garlic Pepper Kale Chips

Are any of you huge snackers like me? I find myself reaching for a snack several times through out the day. Most snacks that I crave and that are quick and easy to grab are not healthy. In order to try to make a healthier choice when I get that urge for a snack, I try to have several healthy options prepared so that I don’t reach for those unhealthy snacks. One of the snacks that I try to keep on hand is these delicious garlic pepper kale chips. They are not only super easy to make but they are a healthy snack alternative that is also delicious. (Find another healthy snack option here)

Garlic Pepper Kale Chips

These kale chips are so easy to make and only require 3 ingredients. You will only need one bunch of kale leaves, olive oil, and your seasoning of choice ( I used a garlic pepper seasoning). Start by preheating the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Next you will want to wash your kale leaves and make sure to dry them as completely as you can. Leaving the kale wet will leave your kale chips soggy instead of allowing them to crisp up.

Garlic Pepper Kale Chips

Once you have thoroughly dried the kale leaves, rip the leaves in the size of a chip, making sure to remove the thick stems. When tearing the kale, keep in mind that they kale will shrink in size when cooking. Next you will want to lay the kale pieces on an unlined baking sheet. Using 2-3 tsp of olive oil, lightly coat the kale pieces. It may not seem like much olive oil but using too much will cause the kale to become soggy. I used a basting brush to coat the kale with olive oil to prevent from using too much. After lightly coating the kale in olive oil, sprinkle your seasoning of choice over the kale. I used one of my favorite seasonings, garlic pepper. I use it on everything.

Garlic Pepper Kale Chips

Now put the baking sheet in the preheated oven. Allow the kale to cook for 10 minutes and then flip the pieces of kale over so that the other side gets crisped as well. Allow the kale chips to cook for another 10-15 minutes. After removing from the oven, let the kale chips sit for 3-5 minutes to crisp up further. Now you get to enjoy your kale chips! You can create so many different variations of kale chips by simply changing the seasoning you use. My favorite flavor that I have made is the garlic pepper kale chips I describe here but I have also tried a sea salt version as well. If you give kale chips a try, I would love to hear what seasonings you use.

Garlic Pepper Kale Chips

Ingredients

1 Bunch of kale
2-3 tsps. of olive oil
garlic pepper seasoning to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 300 degress Fahrenheit
Thoroughly wash and dry the kale.
Rip the leaves in the size of a chip, making sure to remove the thick stems. (When tearing the kale, keep in mind that they kale will shrink in size when cooking.)
Next lay the kale pieces on an unlined baking sheet.
Using 2-3 tsp of olive oil, lightly coat the kale pieces.
After lightly coating the kale in olive oil, sprinkle your seasoning of choice over the kale. I used one of my favorite seasonings, garlic pepper. .

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DIY Almond Butter

August 17, 2017 No Comments

DIY Almond Butter

We eat a lot of nut butter in our house. We eat it on everything from oatmeal, to rice cakes, to putting it in our smoothies and the list goes on and on. Our favorite brand is Justins Nut Butter and we have tried all the different flavors. The cost of buying nut butter can really add up, especially at the rate that we eat it. I decided to try making my own in an attempt to be more cost effective and to experiment with my own flavors.

DIY Almond Butter

You only need a few ingredients and a food processor to make your own nut butter. I decided to make an almond butter as that is what we use the most often but I plan to make my own hazelnut butter as well. I started with 2 cups of almonds because I wasn’t exactly sure how much it would make. I found the 2 cups to make the perfect amount, especially in the experimenting phase. I have a 7-cup food processor and would really need a bigger one to process any more than 2 cups at a time as you want there to be extra space when processing. The only other ingredients you will need are 1-2 tablespoons of coconut oil and whatever you choose to sweeten the nut butter with but this is completely optional.

DIY Almond Butter

Begin by adding the almonds to the food processor and grinding into a fine powder. This can take 5-10 minutes. Next you want to add the coconut oil to the processor. Continue processing the mixture until it has a smooth, creamy consistency. You will notice the butter begin to stick to the sides of the food processor, make sure to scrape it down periodically. The nut butter should be creamy, if not, add a small amount more of the coconut oil and process again. The entire process can take 15-20 minutes to get the butter the right consistency. If you are going to add a sweetener or any other flavoring, wait until the very end. Once the butter is creamy, add the sweetener or additional flavoring and either stir in by hand or process for less than a minute.

DIY Almond Butter

There are so many different options you could use to sweeten of flavor the nut butter, such as maple syrup, agave, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, or cocoa powder. I chose to add in only a small amount of cinnamon and sugar-free syrup. While the nut butter did taste good, I think adding in more syrup to sweeten it further would have made it even better.

DIY Almond Butter

Ingredients

2-4 cups of almonds ( depends on the size of your food processor)
1-2 tbsp. of coconut oil
sweetener optional ( ex: maple syrup, agave, honey)

Instructions

Add almonds to food processor and grind to a fine powder ( 2-10 minutes)
Add the coconut oil and continue processing until a smooth, creamy texture
Scrape down the sides of the processor periodically as needed.
If texture is not a creamy consistency, add more coconut oil
The entire processing time could take 15-20 minutes
Once the creamy texture is achieved, add salt, sweetener, or other flavoring and stir in by hand or process for less than 1 minute.

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DIY Almond Butter

Let me know what variations of nut butter are your favorite or what flavors you would like to try.

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