Chocolate Covered Trailmix Bites

A SUPER HEART HEALTHY SNACK

A wonderful recipe adapted from the Whole Foods recipe website

                       Great Snack Option For Packing Along On Long Saturday Morning Hikes

 

 

Chocolate Covered Trailmix Bites

Ingredients:

1 Cup Nuts of Choice
1 Cup Dried Berries
Optional add ins:
      1/4 Cup Shredded Coconut
      1/4 Cup Seeds
      1/2 Pretzels
    or buy a prepackaged (1lb) Fruit and Nut Trail Mix Assortment--try and find berries in the mix
1 Cup Dark Chocolate Chips- Try Giradelle 62% Cacoa

Directions:

Line a baking sheet with parchement paper and set to side

Combine all your ingredients excluding Chocolate Chips in a large bowl and mix well.

Gently melt the chocolate in a sauce pan on medium to low heat about 2 minutes.

Stir in all but 1/4 cup of trailmix

Spoon out balls onto the baking sheet

Sprinkle remaining trailmix on top and chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes

Pack these delicious babies along with you on your next outdoor adventure.

Summer Coconut Carrot Salad

I am still on my coconut and carrot kick. Ever since Easter I have been drooling over the combination of  coconut and carrots. They complement each other so well that I can't stop myself from coming up with ways to pair them.

I hope you enjoy my summer salad as much as I do!

SUMMER COCONUT CARROT SALAD

Ingredients:

4 Large Carrots
1 Tbls Plain Non Fat Greek Yogurt or 1 Tbls Olive Oil Mayo
1 Tbls Olive Oil
1/2 Cup Chunked Pineapples
2 Tbls Almonds
1/4 Cup Fresh Cilantro
3 Tbls Shredded Coconut
1/4 Cup Raisins
Optional Add In: 2 Tbls Sunflower Seeds

Directions:

1. Place your carrots in a food processor and give quick pulses to chop into small pieces, being mindful not to puree the carrots.

2. Add Yogurt/Mayo, Olive Oil, Pineapple, Almonds, and Cilantro to the food processor.
    Give 3-4 quick pulses to combine all the ingredients. Again being mindful not to puree.

3. Transfer to a bowl and stir in Coconut, Raisins, and the optional Sunflower Seeds.

4. Place in the fridge for 15 minutes to chill.

This is a great fresh side dish for your summer picnics and barbeques.

Happy Summer Friends!
~K