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Friday, July 11, 2014

Baked Cinnamon Apple Chips

Mommy and kid approved recipe!  Once you pop, you can't stop! ;)  I was craving something sweet today but I didn't want to blow my whole day of healthy eating. So what do I do on this rainy day? I make apple chips of course!

The preparation is simple and quick, but it takes awhile to bake- Low & Slow! Let me give you a warning, the aroma of baked apple pie was filling my house for hours and I wanted to snatch them out of the oven to scarf them down, haha!

                                   All you need is a few items to get started:                                  

Apples
Cinnamon
Sugar (Optional)
Mandolin
Silicone Baking Sheet Or Non Stick 

Directions: Preheat oven to 200 degrees.  Cut the top of the apple off near the stem. Flip it over and use the mandolin to slice the thinnest apple slices possible. This way they aren't soggy, and they get crunchy when baking.  Lay the apple slices out on the pans in a single layer.  I mixed cinnamon and a pinch of sugar together, and sprinkle the apple slices.  Put them in the oven for one hour....


After the first hour, I flipped the chips and put them back in for an hour and a half. If you used a baking stone you could probably get away with not flipping them.  I took a little peak at this point- they looked good so I turned off the oven and let them sit in there for another hour.... Pulled them out and after about 2 minutes they were crunchy cinnamon sugar apple chips-A Delicious treat!  



ENJOY!  
~Amanda~

Monday, July 7, 2014

Crock Pot Mexican Chicken Soup

I Love an easy, healthy crock pot dinner with flavors that taste like taco night! If you like a little more spice in your life, it is easy to doctor up, but I keep it on the mild side for the kids!
I like to call this little creation 'mexican soup' and Mmmmmm... I just ate this for dinner and my mouth is already watering for more!  Everyone in the family loves this fiesta in a bowl! Enjoy!!

Always use organic ingredients if they are available, and Double the batch if you are feeding more than 4.

3 Chicken Breasts (Or 4 Boneless thighs)
1 Cup finely chopped onion
16 ounces fat free chicken broth
14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes with mexican seasonings with green chiles (some brands have mild/hot)
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 Cup Corn
1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
1 Teaspoon Ground Cumin
4 ounces chopped green chiles (for extra spice)

Toppings: Vegan Sour Cream, avocado, shredded cheese, cilantro, tortilla strips/homemade chips to dips.

Cook on HIGH for 3-4 Hours/LOW 6 Hours. Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon, shred/chop chicken and return to slow cooker! Stir and then serve in bowls with toppings!



 ENJOY!
~Amanda~



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