Afraid of Brussels Sprouts?

Afraid of Brussels Sprouts?

DONT BE!

I know we all have this deep connotation that Brussel Sprouts are bitter, stinky and gross. Something we all have had in the back of our minds since childhood. But that just isn't the case! When cooked right, they are wonderful! They are also LOADED with vitamin A, folacin, potassium, calcium. They have 3-5 grams of fiber per cup, and at 25 calories per 1/2 cup cooked, they give us a reason to eat them more often. Brussels sprouts are one of those foods that will fill you up, without filling you out. 

They are fabulous!

Brussels sprouts are also seriously rich in vitamin C, another anti-cancer agent. One thing is certain: You will be getting a good-for-the-body food that is high in protein and low in fat and calories. With that, I will leave you with the amazingly simple delicious recipe for:

-Sautéed Ribbony Brussel Sprouts-

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Pancetta (optional)
• 3 tbs Ghee
• 1/2 + cup sliced red onion
• 1 Tbs fresh Thyme, If you use dry use tsp
• 1 Tbs chopped garlic
• 2 lb. Brussels Sprouts
• 2 tbs water
• 1 tbs + red wine vinegar

Directions:

• In a large pan, cook Pancetta over medium until they become clear. About 2 minutes.
• Melt ghee and add onion and thyme; cook until translucent, 3-5 mins. 
• Add garlic and cook until fragrant about 30 seconds. 
• Add Brussels sprouts and season with Pink Himalayan salt and pepper to taste. 
• Add water, cover and cook sprouts until tender about 5 minutes. 
• Stir in vinegar and serve warm.

You wont be disappointed. 

WALLA!

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GIANT Honey Oatmeal Cookies

OH MY! 

There is nothing like a fabulous Oatmeal cookie! Honestly I could eat them for breakfast I love them so much. I am VERY picky with my oatmeal cookies. I do not like cinnamon, nutmeg, raisin or extra stuff in my cookie. I like a wonderful moist, soft, sweet oat cookie! And this is just that! It's SOOO GOOD! This version has half the sugar. Replacing sugar with local honey makes the cookie Softer than usual. The honey acts like a sponge and absorbs moisture from the air which makes this cookie ridiculous!!

This recipe is sweet, buttery, soft and the best in my opinion. Well, it gives my friends infamous Chocolate Chip Oatmeal cookies that I am in love with a run for their money! She still wont give me the recipe even though I had to have them at my wedding!! (YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE! Your name begins with an A and ends with UDRE!!!) ONE DAY!!!

Sorry, I digress...... Beside those ^^ cookies, these are the best oatmeal cookies. With a slightly healthier recipe replacing sugar with honey, they really ARE THE BEST. 

Everyone will love these. I promise.

Recipe:
Yields 1 1/2 Dozen Cookies

Ingredients: Always use organic when possible

• 1 1/2 cups of sugar
• 3/4 cup unsalted grass-fed butter-Softened. (Kerrygold is my favorite)
• 2/3 cup organic local honey
• 3 egg whites
• 4 cups of old fashion oats
• 2 cups of flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

 Heat over to 350 degrees. Grease cookie sheet with Ghee or Grass-fed butter. In a large bowl, beat sugar, butter, honey and egg whites with an electric mixer on medium.

Then stir in remaining ingredients.

Make each cookie about 4 tsp large. Space about 3 inches apart on cookie sheet. 

Bake for 13-14 minutes. When edges are light brown, the inside will be nice and soft.

Cool 5 minutes and place on wire rack.

*1 cookie is about 250 calories.

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