Category: Snacks

Chocolate and Coconut Granola

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Granola has my heart, it’s true. And because it’s getting close to Valentine’s day, I made this delicious Chocolate and Coconut Granola. It’s made with simple ingredients and tastes AMAZING. The smell when it’s baking in the oven is absolutely heavenly. So know you’ll know where to find me on Valentine’s day; I’ll be curled up on the couch with a big bowl of this stuff. Here’s the recipe!

Chocolate and Coconut Granola

Serves: 6-8

Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1 small ripe banana, mashed
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds

Directions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Farenheit.
  2. In a small pot over low heat, melt together the coconut oil, mashed banana, maple syrup and cocoa powder, then set the mixture aside.
  3. Mix the oats, coconut and chia seeds in a large bowl. Add in the coconut oil mixture and stir until combined.
  4. Spread out the granola on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. At this point, remove it from the oven and give it a stir to ensure even browning. Place it bake in the oven for an additional 10 minutes, then remove and enjoy!

This granola is great with yogurt or milk, or on top of oatmeal. I really want to try it on a smoothie bowl! See you later;))

Yours Truly,

MyDayIsBooked;))

Almond and Mushroom Salad Rolls

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Hey there! I always love salad rolls when I visit Vietnamese restaurants, and so I thought that I’d make some of my own. These Salad rolls include lots of veggies, plus almonds and mushrooms cooked in a soy honey glaze. Rolling the rice paper is surprisingly not that hard, once you get the hang of it. I used square sheets of rice paper that were given to me, but round sheets also work. You can find sheets of rice paper in most grocery stores. These rolls make great snacks, appetizers, or light lunches. Enjoy!

Almond and Mushroom Salad Rolls

Serves: Makes 5 rolls

Total Time: 30-40 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 5 small mushrooms, diced
  • 1/3 cup chopped almonds
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 an avocado, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 a cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 small carrot, grated
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 a red pepper, thinly sliced
  • 5 rice paper sheets, square or round

Directions:

  1. Heat the olive oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add in the mushrooms and almonds, and cook for two minutes. Then add the soy sauce and honey, cooking for another minute until most of the liquid has cooked off. Set the mixture aside.
  2. Take a large plate and fill it with a shallow layer of water. Place a sheet of rice paper in the water and press down on it to submerge it. Let it soak for about one minute, then flip it over, making sure the whole sheet is still submerged, and soak for another thirty seconds, massaging the water into the paper a bit until it’s translucent and pliable.
  3. Grab the sheet of rice paper and transfer it to a dry plate or cutting board. Place a pinch of lettuce in the middle of the sheet in a log shape, with the ends about an inch away from the side edges. Spread a tablespoon of the almond and mushroom mixture on top of the lettuce, followed by some shredded carrots, cucumber, pepper and avocado.
  4. Fold the inside edges of the rice paper sheet in towards the middle of the roll. Fold the edge closest to you over top of the ingredients in the centre, and continue to roll up the paper until a salad roll forms.
  5. Repeat steps 2-4 until 5 salad rolls are complete, then enjoy!

Hope you like these unique salad rolls! See you Wednesday!

Yours Truly,

MyDayIsBooked;))

Falafel

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Hello! I’ve been trying to perfect a falafel recipe for a while now, and I think I’ve got it. These discs of baked chickpea deliciousness are full of flavour and are great in bowls and wraps. You probably already have all of the ingredients at home, so they’re great for when you have no idea what to make. Enjoy!

Falafel

Serves: Makes 15 falafel

Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 a small onion, diced
  • 1 clove of garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp allspice
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbs oats
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Toss all of the ingredients into a blender or food processor and combine until smooth.
  2. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  3. Scoop out tablespoons of the falafel mixture and roll between your hands to create 15 evenly sized balls. Place them onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
  4. Bake the falafel for 5 minutes, then remove from the oven and use a spatula to flatten out the balls, creating discs.
  5. Place the sheet back into the oven and bake for 15 minutes, then flip the discs and bake the other side for an additional 15 minutes.
  6. Remove the falafel from the oven and enjoy!!

I hope you love this recipe as much as I do! Falafel is the best;)

Yours Truly,

MyDayIsBooked;))

Fig Bites

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Hi!! Hope your Monday wasn’t too bad;) I have something that’ll make it 1000% better- fig bites! Dried figs are where it’s at people, they’re the perfect sweet and healthy treat. This recipe uses dried figs, oats and cinnamon to make the PERFECT snack or dessert in like 30 minutes. These bites taste like a cinnamon raisin cookie and I. LOVE. THEM. 👌👌👌

Fig Bites

Serves: Makes 12 bites

Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 15 dried figs
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Directions:

  1. Fill a small pot with water and bring it to a boil. Remove from the heat and add in the figs, letting them soak for about 15 minutes.
  2. Transfer the figs to a blender, along with two tablespoons of the soaking liquid. Blend until a smooth paste forms.
  3. Scoop the fig paste into a bowl and mix in the oats and cinnamon. Roll out 12 tablespoon sized balls, and place in a container in the fridge.
  4. Enjoy!

Hope these fuel you during any exams you might have coming up!

Yours Truly,

MyDayIsBooked;))

Easy Guacamole

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Hey there! I don’t know about you but I find guacamole super addictive! I love it in bowls, wraps salads, and with veggies or crackers. This guacamole is super easy to make; it requires no blender and simple ingredients. It also tastes delicious! I used it in the Burritos I made yesterday😍😍 Enjoy!

Easy Guacamole

Serves: 4

Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1/2 a tomato, diced
  • 1 clove of garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1/2 a lemon
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Scoop out the flesh of the avocados and mash it in a bowl, until the consistency is to your liking.
  2. Add all of the other ingredients and stir until combined.
  3. Enjoy!

There you go! A super simple Sunday recipe that’s great for meal prep. Have a great week!

Your Truly,

MyDayIsBooked;))