Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Snack Attack Part 3: Crispy Chickpeas

Ingredients:
1 can garbanzo (chickpeas) beans, drained
desired seasonings (I used Johnny's seasoning)
1 tablespoon olive oil



Directions:  Rinse the drained chickpeas and pat dry.  Toss with oil and seasoning.  Bake at 400 degrees for 30-40 minutes, until golden brown.



Monday, May 7, 2012

Snack Attack Part 2: Homemade Gummy Strawberry Fruit Snacks



Ingredients:
1 cup mixed berries (I only had strawberries on hand)
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup applesauce
1/2 cup fruit juice (I used apple)
2 envelopes of gelatin



Directions:
In a medium sauce pan (I used a small sauce pan and it was fine) heat water and berries over medium heat.  Bring it to a boil and cook until the berries are soft, about 5 minutes.  Transfer to a blender or use an immersion blender and puree until smooth.  Return to sauce pan.  Add the applesauce and return to boil, then remove from heat and cover.
In a medium bowl add fruit juice and sprinkle with gelatin.  Let stand for one minute and then add fruit puree mixture.  Stir until gelatine is dissolved (3-5 minutes).  Pour into an 8x8 glass/ceramic dish or desired molds.  Refrigerate until firm.


Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Snack Attack Part 1: Yogurt Dots

Frozen strawberry yogurt dots
Items needed:
Yogurt of choice (without fruit chunks)
Piping bag or ziploc bag
small piping tip
cookie sheet
silicone mat, optional




Directions:  Put silicone mat on cookie sheet if desired (I have also used parchment paper before).  Use a piping bag or a ziploc bag and fill half way with yogurt.  Pip desired size onto cookie sheet.  Put in freezer until frozen (about 30 minutes or so).  Store in freezer in air tight container.



Prep

Yummy yogurt dots