Healthy muffins

BREAKFAST

 

Ingredients:

• 2½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup rolled oats
• ½ cup agave
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• 3 large carrots (about 1 cup), shredded
• 1 banana, mashed
• 1 cup zucchini, shredded
• 2 eggs
• ⅔ cup milk
• 1 cup raisins
• 6 tbsp olive oil

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 375F degrees. Prepare a muffin pan with lined muffin cups.
2. In a large bowl add the dry ingredients and combine.
3. In a second bowl add the Naturalever Clear Agave Syrup, carrots, zucchini, bananas, oil and mix.
4. In a third small bowl whisk the milk and eggs.
5. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix until uniform. Add the raisins and fold.
6. Using an ice cream scooper, fill the muffin cups to about ¾ full.
7. Bake for about 25 mins. Let it cool for 10-15 minutes before serving

via: http://gardeninthekitchen.com/morning-glory-healthy-muffins/

Grilled Chipotle Orange Chicken

DINNER

Ingredients:

• 1 pound boneless chicken breast 
• 3 coves garlic 
• 1 tablespoon herbes de provence
• 2 tablespoon of Naturalever Clear Agave Syrup
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon chipotle chile powder
• 1 cup orange juice

Preparation

1. Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry with a paper towel.
2. Place chicken in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
3. Pour orange juice over chicken breasts.
4. In a small bowl, combine garlic, herbes de provence, Naturalever Clear Agave Syrup, salt and chipotle, then rub mixture into chicken breasts.
5. Marinate chicken in refrigerator, time permitting for up to 5 hours.
6. Place chicken breasts on a plate, and reserve marinade.
7. Grill each side of chicken on barbecue until chicken is cooked through.
8. Cook marinade, bringing to a boil, then reduce heat and cook for 10-15 minutes.
9. Serve chicken with marinade.

Margarita

BEVERAGES

Ingredients:

• Salt
• 2 lime slices
• 1/4 cup Tequila Blanco
• 1 tablespoon of Naturalever Amber Agave Syrup
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice

Preparation

1. Pour some salt into a small dish.
2. Rub 1 lime slice over half the rim of an Old Fashioned glass (if you prefer your Margarita on the rocks) or a coupe glass (if your prefer it up).
3. Dim rim of glass into salt.
4. Combine Tequila, Agave Syrup and juice in a cocktail shaker; fill with ice and shake well.
5. Strain into prepared glass.
6. Garnish with second lime slice.
7. Enjoy!!! 

Homemade BBQ Sauce

DRESSINGS

Ingredients:

• 15 oz. can of tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/3 cup Naturalever Agave Syrup
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 3 tsp. worcestershire
• 2 tsp. liquid smoke
• 1 tsp. smoked paprika
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. freshy-ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. onion powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt

Directions: 

1. Whisk all ingredients together in a medium saucepan. 
2. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
3. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer (uncovered) for 20 minutes.
4. Use the sauce immediately, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 1 week.

Date and Lemon Slices

SNACK

 

Ingredients

• Grated zest and juice of 4 lemons
• 90ml apple juice
• 225g dried dates, chopped
• 5 tbsp Groovy Food Agave Nectar Amber and Mild
• 150ml rapeseed oil
• 150g rolled oats
• 175g self-raising wholemeal flour
• 30ml sesame seeds
• 30ml sunflower seeds
• ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
• 100g chopped dried dates
• 50g desiccated coconut
• 80g ground almonds

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C, gas mark 4.
2. Place the lemon juice, zest and chopped dried dates in a pan and bring to the boil. Simmer for 1-2 minutes then take off the heat and cool for 10 minutes.
3. Add the agave nectar and oil and blend using a hand blender or food processor to form a thick puree.
4. Place the oats, flour, seeds, soda, dates, coconut and ground almonds in a bowl and mix well. Add the date puree and combine thoroughly.
5. Press the mixture into a greased shallow rectangular cake tin approximately 25cm by 30cm.
6. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Leave to cool in the tin then cut into bars.
7. Store in an airtight container. As it contains a high proportion of fruit it is best kept in the fridge. It is also suitable for freezing.