Description
The classic Caprese salad was the inspiration for this perfect mid-day snack or go-to weekday meal when you’re short on time. Crunchy, toasted bread is topped with cottage cheese, tomatoes, toasted walnuts, fresh basil and finished with a drizzle of balsamic syrup. Recipe by Beth Stark, RDN, LDN.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 4 slices whole-grain bread, toasted
- 1 1/3 cups low fat 2% cottage cheese
- 1 cup multi-colored cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon balsamic syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and arrange walnuts evenly on a small baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes, checking frequently, until toasted.
- Spread cottage cheese evenly over each slice of toasted bread. Layer with tomatoes, toasted walnuts, fresh basil, black pepper and a drizzle of balsamic syrup.
Description
You can bake a fresh loaf of bread any night of the week with this easy recipe! This classic beer bread is made with a refreshing pilsner and has a topping loaded with hazelnuts. Serve it alongside your favorite seasonal soup or pair it with a light salad.
Ingredients
- ½ cup roughly chopped raw hazelnuts
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Pinch of fine sea salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cups (339 grams) self-rising flour
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 12 ounces Breakside Brewery Pilsner
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease an 8 ½-by-4 ½ inch loaf pan with butter.
- Add the hazelnuts, Parmesan, and salt to a small bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon of the melted butter and set aside.
- Place the flour in a large bowl and stir in the chives and sugar. Stir in the remaining 3 tablespoons of melted butter. Slowly add the beer as you stir. Mix until all ingredients are combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle the hazelnut topping evenly over the top of the loaf. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool for 20 minutes before removing from the pan. Garnish with chives before slicing to serve.
Description
Fire up your morning and your metabolism with the power of almonds, protein, and a hint of sweet spice. Created by Corey Calliet, celebrity fitness trainer, on behalf of Almond Board of California.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 medium banana
- 1 date
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 scoop almond protein powder (or your protein powder of choice)
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/4 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass or to-go cup of your choice and prepare to own your day!
Description
This creamy almond butter is blended with cocoa powder, cacao nibs, espresso powder and coconut flakes to create a robust flavor profile suitable in snack applications or delicious as a standalone spread or dip.
Ingredients
- Almond butter 24 oz
- Cocoa powder, 100% cacao 0.90 oz
- Cacao nibs 0.90 oz
- Espresso powder, fine ground 0.30 oz
- Coconut flakes, unsweetened 0.60 oz
- Coconut sugar, pure, refined 0.90 oz
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Stir to evenly combine.
- Place Java Chocolate Almond Butter Spread in a sealed container and store at room temperature or refrigerator.
