Simply Made

Monthly Simply Made for: ‘October, 2014’
One Pot Curried Chickpea Quinoa Stew

Ingredients 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion (diced) 3 Tbsp garlic (minced) 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1 heaping Tbsp curry powder 2 19oz cans chickpeas (drained & rinsed) 2 28oz cans crushed tomatoes 1 cup organic vegetable broth 4 large handfuls of baby spinach Himalayan salt & pepper to taste 2 cups quinoa (uncooked) …

No Bake Pumpkin Protein Bars

Ingredients 2 cups oats 1 cup vanilla protein powder 1 cup pure pumpkin 1/4 cup ground flax 1/2 cup natural peanut butter 1 Tbsp pumpkin pie spice 1 tsp cinnamon Directions Place all ingredients into a bowl. Mix together until fully combined. Spoon mixture into a parchment lined 9×9 pan. Spread evenly. Place pan in …

Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip hummus

This is an after school FAVORITE around my house. Tastes just like cookie dough!Serve with whole grain pretzels, graham crackers , apple slices, celery or carrot sticks……or simply eat by the spoonful! Ingredients 1 19 oz can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed 3/4 cup of natural peanut butter ( crunchy or smooth) 1/3 cup honey …

Sweet Potato Shepherds Pie

A family favorite – My youngest says he could eat this every night! Ingredients 1 lb lean ground turkey 1 cup corn 1 cup green peas 1 cup carrots (sliced) 1 cup  celery (chopped) 1 sm  yellow onion (chopped) himalayan salt & black pepper 1 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp dried rosemary 1 1/2 tsps …

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Not only are these “little cabbages” (as I like to call them) #delicious, they are so good for you! Brussels sprouts are high in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate and Vitamin A, as well, a good source of Manganese, Potassium, B6, and Thiamin. Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut in half lengthwise …

Chocolate Mocha Pumpkin Protein Loaf

Ingredients 1 1/3 cup oat flour 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt 3 Tbsp coconut sugar 1 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 cup ground flax 2 egg whites 1 cup pure pumpkin 1 Tbsp cinnamon 1 tsp ginger 1/3 cup of coffee 2 scoops chocolate protein powder 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce Handful …

Pumpkin Pie Dip

Great with apple & pear slices, whole grain pita chips or simply as a pudding on it’s on. Ingredients 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt 1/2 cup cottage cheese 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 1 Tbsp coconut sugar 1 Tbsp maple syrup 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp cloves 1/2 tsp ginger Directions Place …