Chia Pudding with Blueberries

 

 

I love this for breakfast. I usually have it 4 times a week. It's delicious and healthy. You can change it up by adding different fruit, nuts, granola, or whatever you like.

 

 

 

 

To make the pudding:

1 Cup Almond Milk (Vanilla Flavored or Regular)
1 Cup Greek Yogurt, plain
2 Tbsp. Maple Syrup, plus 4 tsp. for serving (or sub with Agave Nectar)
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
Kosher Salt
1/4 Cup Chia Seeds


Top with:
Fresh Blueberries
Cracklin Oat Bran Cereal
Maple Syrup






1. Whisk the almond milk, yogurt, the 2 Tbsp. maple syrup, salt, and vanilla and blend together. 
2. Add in the chia seeds.
3. Let stand for 30 minutes.
4. Stir again, then cover and refrigerate overnight. I keep mine in a large mason jar.
5. The next morning scoop some pudding into a cup or bowl, top with the blueberries, cereal, and maple syrup.

Makes 4 Servings.

Twice Baked Sweet Potato

 

I hadn't had a baked potato for years (at least 5 years, probably more). I recently got a craving for one, so this is what I made. It is definitely better than your average baked potato! The recipe I give is for 2 sweet potatoes. You can adjust the recipe depending how many servings you want, or use different ingredients.

 

 

You will need:

2 Sweet Potatoes (cleaned)
 1 Clove Garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. Cumin
1/2 tsp. Chili Powder (chipotle or regular, whichever you prefer)
 1 Cup Spinach, chopped

For the topping:
1/4 Cup Cilantro, chopped
 1 Cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese


1. Place potatoes on a baking sheet and bake in the oven at 400°F for 45-55 minutes. Poke with a fork to make sure they are soft in the middle before removing. If not, put back in and cook until they are.
2. Take potatoes out and let them cool for a few minutes, but leave the oven on.
3. Combine the garlic, cumin, chili powder, and spinach.
4. Scoop out the middle of the potatoes and combine with the mixed ingredients. Mix well.
5. Refill the potatoes with the filling then top with the cheese and cilantro.
6. Place back in the over for another 5-10 minutes.

Amazing Jelly Filled Cookies

 

These cookies are so great in the morning with some coffee or later in the day with a cup of tea. They have just the right amount of sweetness. Plus they are really easy to make!

For the Cookies:
1 1/2 C. Vegetable Shortening
1 1/2 C. Sugar
2 Eggs
2 tsp. Vanilla
1 tsp. Almond Extract
4 C. Flour
1 Tbsp. Baking Powder
1/2 tsp. Salt
3 Tbsp. Milk


For the Filling:
Strawberry jam (I use Knotts Berry Farm)
Powdered Sugar


1. Beat shortening until fluffy.
2. Gradually add the sugar and eggs one at a time.
3. Stir in the vanilla and the rest of the ingredients alternating with milk.
4. Roll into small cookies and press your thumb into the middle (will fill with the jelly).
5. Mix some strawberry jam with a little powdered sugar and fill in the middle of the cookies.
6. Bake at 350°F for 8 minutes.
7. Sprinkle powdered sugar on top of the cookies.

Roasted Chickpeas

These are a great snack. They remind me of popcorn, but better!

You will need:
2 Cans of Chickpeas
2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
Cumin- to taste
Garlic Powder- to taste
Salt- to taste
Paprika- to taste
Dash of Cayenne

Preheat the oven the 400°F
Combine all ingredients and place on a baking pan.

Cook for 20 minutes.
Stir and cook another 15 minutes.
Stir and cook another 15 minutes.

Let cool, and enjoy!

Hijabi Box Review

    
     I received my first monthly package from Hijabi Box. This is such a great idea, I am loving it! Every month you get a box filled with a new hijab, undercap, matching accessory, and a treat. You can sign up for a 1 month subscription, 3 months, 6 months, or a 12 month subscription.

     When you sign up you get to choose your style as either traditional, modern, trendy, or bling bling. Not only that but you get to let them know your favorite and least favorite colors, that way you don't get a bunch of colors you don't really wear. There is even a box marked "anything else you would like us to know." I love how they want to get as much information as possible to make sure that you love the new box each month.

 

For my first month I received this green hijab, a green sparkle undercap, a set of hijab pins, a portable prayer mat, and some apricot tea.

  

 

 

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