Great Quick "Dinner" Idea

In my family I'm known as "The Snack Queen". I've also won the credential of being the "Cinnamon Roll Lady." (By the way, this is Kate). I thought I would share with you one of our favorite it's-Sunday-and-we're-tired-and-there's-nothing-to-eat snacks.

Carob Almond Banana Smoothies by my darling mother

Milk 3C
Ice (opt)
Honey 1 TBS
Carob 3 TBS
9 Frozen bananas
Nut butter (preferably almond) 1 TBS

Blend. And eat. And don't forget to top with carob chips. And enlist your brother to help make them. And put the smoothie in nice canning jars. And serve it on a platter. And take a picture.


Carob Chips from Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon
Makes 1 cup

3/4 C Roasted carob powder
1/4 C Rapadura or sucanat*
1 C Coconut oil
1 TBS Vanilla extract
1 Tsp. Chocolate extract

Place all ingredients in a glass container and set in simmering water until melted. Mix together well. Spread mixture on a piece of buttered parchment paper and allow to cool in the refrigerator. ** When hardened, remove parchment paper and cut into chips. Store chips in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

*Add more sugar or chocolate extract to taste.
**I use the freezer because I am impatient.

I heartily suggest you sample some while you break them up. : ) And you should try them in these amazing granola bars. (http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/2012/08/03/ks-healthy-granola-bar-recipe-classic/)

So goodbye, I have to go cook something.