Homemade Almond Butter

I almost feel guilty posting a recipe that only has one ingredient in it.  Yes, one ingredient!  However, this is the one of the easiest and healthiest goodies to make and I simply have to share it with you. I enjoy making my own Homemade Peanut Butter so it only makes sense that I’d venture out and try other nut butters.  (My husband laughed at “nut butters” because he thought it sounded funny, but is there really a better way to word that?)  My Homemade Peanut Butter has very little peanut oil in it, but this almond butter doesn’t require …

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

As a kid, granola bars were my go to snack.  The peanut butter chocolate chip ones were my favorite and they still are today.  Since I’ve made Homemade Granola, I’ve been anxious to make homemade granola bars. I don’t have to wait anymore.  In fact I’m so addicted to these that I can’t wait to make another version of this recipe, using different goodies like nuts and dried fruit.  These chewy granola bars will please both peanut butter and chocolate fans.  I’m in love with them.  I ate two of them while I photographed them.     🙂 Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars …

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Restaurant Style Salsa

Salsa and chips.  Need I say more?     😉  I mean this combination surely speaks for itself.  This popular duo has made an appearance at countless parties, dinners, and pretty much every Mexican restaurant on Earth, because everyone loves it. Easy and quick to make homemade salsa that has a little kick of heat and a great balance of tomatoes, onions, and hot peppers…I’m in! Restaurant Style Salsa Recipe (About 12 servings) Ingredients: 1 can (28 ounce) whole tomatoes, with juice 2 cans (10 ounce each) diced tomatoes and green chilies 1/4 cup onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 whole jalapeno pepper, chopped …

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Homemade Peanut Butter

I love peanut butter, so I always have a jar of it in the house.  There are some store-bought brands that I adore but they contain artificial ingredients and sugar.  In an effort to eat more all-natural and healthy foods I tried some organic peanut butter brands.  For a lack of better words, they tend to be gross and “blah.”   Yup, that’s a technical term.     😉  I hate how the oil separates from the peanut paste even when it’s stored in the refrigerator.  Plus it’s so thick that it’s not tasty or enjoyable to eat. I never thought of making peanut butter.  Maybe it’s because …

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Homemade Granola

Granola is awesome.  Yup, that’s a fact.     😉   Let’s see.  It’s tasty and it can be eaten in a variety of ways to suit your mood. I used to eat store-bought granola all the time until I started reading labels.  Many of the ones in the store are full of sugar, fat, and processed ingredients.  What?!  I was shocked.  A food that is typically sold as “healthy” isn’t always so.  That taught me it is important to read food labels.  Most store-bought granola isn’t doing me any favors on my weight loss journey, so I stopped eating …

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