Apple Chips
Servings: varies based on how many apples are used
These are an easy (only 2 ingredients), on-the-go fruit snack. Plus, no need to peel or core the apples!
- Oven option – click here.
- Note: you don’t have to use a mandolin, which the recipe recommends. A sharp knife will work fine, too.
- Dehydrator option – click here.
No-Bake Granola Bars
Servings: 10 bars
Ingredients:
- ½ cup date syrup OR maple syrup OR ¼ cup of each*
- ½ cup nut butter (almond, peanut, etc.) OR seed butter (sunflower, tahini, etc.)
- ¼ cup oat flour (gluten-free for those with gluten sensitivity)**
- 2-½ cups rolled oats (not instant, gluten-free for those with gluten sensitivity)
- ⅔ cups chopped nuts (almonds, peanuts, walnuts, etc.) OR seeds (sunflower, pumpkin, hemp, sesame, etc.)
- ½ cup dried fruit (apples, figs, raisins, etc.)
- Pinch of salt
- Option: 2 tbsp cacao nibs
Directions:
- Add the syrup and nut/seed butter (of choice) to a medium bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Add in the oat flour with a pinch of salt, and mix again until well-incorporated.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and stir well.
- Line a 9×9″ baking pan with parchment paper, and firmly press the mixture into the pan.
- Let sit for at least 15-20 minutes (overnight is fine, too) to allow the oats to absorb any extra moisture.
- Cut the bars in the pan, then carefully remove the bars via pulling on the parchment paper.***
- Store at room temperature for up to 6 days (or immediately stick in the refrigerator or freezer to maintain freshness longer).
Notes:
*Agave OR coconut nectar can be used instead of date syrup OR maple syrup.
**To make your own oat flour, simply blend ¼ cup of oats in a blender/coffee grinder (designated for grinding grains/nuts, etc.) for 30 – 60 seconds (it should be a very fine texture once finished).
*** Since these bars are homemade, they can still be quite fragile. To ensure they don’t crumble, cut them in the pan before you remove them, and pack them with a little extra cushion when taking them on-the-go.
Adapted from: https://frommybowl.com/no-bake-granola-bars-nut-free/
Pizza Bites
Servings: 10-12 bites
Ingredients:
- ½ cup sunflower seeds (raw)
- ½ cup white beans (cannellini, navy, great northern beans)
- 2 tbsp oats (gluten-free, ground into flour)*
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast**
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Optional: pinch of salt and/or cayenne
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse until well-incorporated.
- Wet your fingers slightly (this prevents the dough from sticking) and roll the dough into 10-12 bite-sized balls (about the size of a doughnut hole).
- Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week, or in the freezer for up to two months.
Notes:
*The oat flour may be substituted with any flour of choice (if gluten sensitivity is not a concern).
**Travis and I like more intense flavors, so we at least double the amount of seasonings (nutritional yeast, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder) that is called for in this recipe.
Adapted from: https://frommybowl.com/savory-energy-ball-recipes
