Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Honey Ginger Chicken Salad




Honey Ginger Chicken Salad





     
     Give life to your salad with this Honey Ginger Chicken Salad. A healthy and zesty alternative to that ordinary salad. Skip that artifical dressing from the store and try something thats will actually benifit your healthy life style.  



Ginger Chicken Salad

Ingredients
  • 4 chicken breasts, cubed
  • 3 tablespoons of Soysauce or the *gluten free option Kikkoman Gluten-free Soy Sauce 1.89 Liter (Pack of 2)  
  • 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons of onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons of ground ginger
  • 2 minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon of of water
  • 2 tablespoons of honey
  • 1 tablespoon of Toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 Teaspoon of red pepper flakes*
  • Tablespoons of Olive oil
Optional:
  • Green Leafy Salad
  • Steam Jasmine Rice

*Red pepper flakes are optional.

For the *gluten free option:


Directions:

     In a medium bowl, add in the soy sauce, water along with a teaspoon of black pepper. Stir in the onion powder, ground ginger. Mix in the honey, stir these ingredients well until honey is desolved. 


     In a large bowl, add your cubed chicken breast.
Drizzle on the marinade. Add in the garlic. Mix the cubed chicken and marinade well. Cover and let the chicken marinade for about an hour in the refridgerator. 

On medium-high heat, add in the Olive oil.
Once the pan is preheated, add in the chicken marinade. Quickly stir until it is half way cooked. Sprinkle on the toasted sesame seeds and *pepper flakes.

Serve on a bed of your favorite salad or simply serve as a side dish with white jasmine rice.


Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Organic Chocolate Coconut Water


Cocozia Chocolate Coconut Water Review







 Ingredients: coconut water, coconut milk, cocoa powder, cane sugar; all organic).



     Get your chocolate fix without the guilt! 
Cocozia is Certified Organic, kosher, and contains no GMO's or preservatives. It has a dark, rich creamy taste than the regular coconut water. 

The taste is compareable to the Yoohoo chocolate drink but a more healthier, refreshing and nutritious version. If you are looking for a healthy treat to fulfill that delicious chocolate cravings, this is a perfect guilt-free way!

     A perfect addition to smoothies or ice cream shakes. The organic and dairy-free (vegan) plus hydration is an absolute plus! 






More Information:

  1. Chocolate Coconut Water is organic, comes in 12 packs.
  2. Contains a natural abundance of potassium, and magnesium, as well as other electrolytes.
  3.  Its USDA organic Certified, Natural Chocolate Coconut Water.
  4. Non GMO (Pending), Gluten-free, Vegan chocolate Coconute Water.
  5. Kosher Chocolate Coconut Water is Non dairy.







Monday, March 9, 2015

Coconut Banana Muffins

Coconut Banana Muffins







Here is a simple, healthy, lactose free, diary free and scrumptious breakfast or a simple snack recipe. This banana bread muffins is no ordinary banana bread! It's infused with the deliciousness and healthy benefits of coconut oil along with the nutrients of the bananas. 

Ingredients:


  • 1/2 coconut oil 
  • 1 teaspoon of Pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup coconut flakes
  • 1/2 cup slice walnuts (optional) 


Start by Preheating the oven to *350 degrees. Greased 12 muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray. 

In a Large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda and cinnamon. Mix it well. Pamela's Products Gluten Free Artisan Flour Blend, 4 Pound

Cream the coconut oil and brown sugar until well combine. Add eggs one at a time. Add mashed bananas, blend well. 

Stir in dry ingredients into wet ingredients, mix until combined. Stir in the pure Vanilla extract. Don't over mix.  Scoop batter in to prepare muffin tins, about 3/4th of the way full. 

Bake for 25 min or until golden brown.







Sunday, March 1, 2015

Sweet and Salty Bacon Waffles

 
SWEET AND SALTY BACON WAFFLE





This sweet and salty bacon waffle is one of the kids favorite breafast. It's quick and easy to prepare as well. The batter can also be prepared the night before. It's a kid friendly no sticky syrup mess! 



Here is a few ingredients you will need to acquire:

  • 1 1/2 cup of flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
  • a pinch of salt
  • 5 to 6 tablespoons of sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cup of milk or butter milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
  • Cooked coarsely chopped bacon


















Preheat waffle iron. 

In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, Salt and sugar. In another bowl, beat together milk and eggs. Whisk the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients until its well combined. Finally whisk in the vanilla and stir in the melted butter. 


















 Brush or spray on hot waffle iron with butter. Spoon about 1/2 cup of batter onto iron, then sprinkle on the bacon evenly. This first waffle will be the tester, adjust the temperature to cook until it becomes golden brown. Remove to the plate and keep warm.