Recipe of the Month

Peanut Butter Oat Granola Bites

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup rolled oats
• 2 tablespoons unsalted, roasted sunflower seeds
• 2 tablespoons pistachios, chopped
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
• 1/4 cup dried blueberries, chopped
• 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup chunky peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients making sure to evenly distribute all the ingredients. Roll some of the dough between your hands, if it sticks together it is ready to go. If it feels too dry then add a bit more peanut butter or honey. If it is too wet add extra oats or flaxseed.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll a heaping tablespoon of dough into a 1½-inch ball and then place it on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remainingdough. Chill in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before serving. Store in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. 

Quick Mango Salsa

  

Ingredients 

Original recipe makes 8 servings

2 mangoes - peeled, seeded, and chopped

1 large tomato, diced

1 small onion, minced

1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro

1 lime, juiced

Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions-Stir the mango, tomato, onion, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, and lime juice together in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.

Source: allrecipes.com

Change the Way You Order

Change the Way You Order

Menus with calorie counts are making consumers re-think their dining options

It is becoming more and more popular for restaurants to list the calorie counts of their menu items.  They are also offering healthy alternatives that fit under a certain number of calories.  Still, people are choosing to order foods high in calories and fat content. 

Scientists recently conducted a study to see if listing how much physical activity it would take to burn off the food would encourage people to make healthier choices.  Check out the results they found here.