Happy WIAW, everyone! Jenn at Peas and Crayons has brought us another opportunity to share some tasty bites and great recipes with everyone, so please check out her site to see what everyone’s been snacking on lately…it just might be something you’re craving!
The week went by so fast, and I somehow feel a bit more disorganized than usual. I didn’t have a game plan for today’s WIAW, particularly for this month’s theme, so instead of a new recipe I will reintroduce some of my favorite healthy snacks inspired by other bloggers and favorite recipes.
I woke up with a crazy sweet tooth and actually considered making a batch of chocolate chip cookies for breakfast! But instead of cookies, I ended up having a piece of toast with Nutella, a blob of vanilla coconut cream, strawberries and crunchy peanut butter:
Lunch was leftovers from yesterday’s dinner. It’s just a throw-together veggie soup, nothing extravagant, but it was perfect for today’s cloudy, rainy weather:
My snack was a bit of cheesecake (it was messy so I didn’t take a photo,) coffee, and Golden Oreos. My sweet tooth was satisfied, but this snack was a big mistake because shortly after I started to feel incredibly sleepy. This always happens when I eat dairy and wheat products, which is why I can fall asleep right after eating a bowl of cereal for breakfast! My cravings overrode my common sense–never a good thing! :(
I had some chicken in the fridge that needed some attention so made Moroccan Chicken Tagine, a deliciously spicy and savory North African stew posted by REM Cooks. I love spices and have 20 bottles of different spices next to the stove, including two versions of Ras el Hanout that he provided the recipes for…thanks, Richard! I made my version with a mix of black eyed peas, black beans and pinto beans instead of chickpeas:
Here are some of my favorite healthy snack recipes. They’re easy to make, stores nicely in the fridge or freezer, and can be enjoyed by those on gluten-free, wheat-free, dairy-free diets! They taste great, and even if you’re not on a special diet, you will enjoy them just as much as a regular snack, maybe even more. :)
Fudgy Cocoa Bites made with dates, raisins, nuts, and cocoa:
Lemon Coconut Hemp Seed Bites from Gabby at The Veggie Nook:
And lastly, this Carrot Apple Ginger Cake, which is great for breakfast or with afternoon coffee or tea. It’s packed with real apples and carrots, fresh ginger, and has a lot less sugar and oil than regular cakes…and, it’s wheat-free!
Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you have a happy and healthy Wednesday!
June 13, 2012 at 13:04
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June 13, 2012 at 17:52
ok is it wrong that I am drooling over your mug and your dutch oven!! Ha! I’m kind of drooling over those fudge bites too. I want one now!!! ;)
June 13, 2012 at 18:02
It is totally acceptable to drool, it means my pictures are working! :D The Moroccan chicken recipe is incredibly delicious, go check out http://www.remcooks.com for the recipe. It’s like Indian spices, but warmer because of the cinnamon and sweetness from honey and apricots. The fudge bites are awesome sprinkled with instant espresso powder & cocoa, and you can probably eat them while waiting for your Moroccan chicken to cook. :) Thanks for stopping by, happy eating!
June 13, 2012 at 19:23
I always wake up with a massive sweet tooth haha but I never would have thought to create your breakfast! Delicious.
June 13, 2012 at 19:38
Thanks, Kailey, I just decided to layer a few of my favorites and it worked out nicely. Thanks for stopping by! :)
June 14, 2012 at 13:22
Mmmm…the fudge bites look great! That is my kinda snack! Thanks for sharing the recipe, can’t wait to give them a try!
June 14, 2012 at 14:04
Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you do make them, they’re grrrreeat!!! :D