Maple Almond Granola

4 cups old fashioned rolled oats
1/4 cup flax seed
1 cup almonds, roughly chopped
1/2 cup sugar free maple syrup
1/2 cup natural almond butter
1 large egg white
1/4 tsp sea salt
1 tsp cinnamon {optional}

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. For chunky granola, use a 9″ square pan, if you want regular granola, use a large 9×13″ pan. Spray with non stick cooking oil.

In a large bowl toss together the oats, flaxseed and almonds.

In a small bowl whisk together the maple syrup, almond butter, egg white and salt until smooth. Pour over the dry ingredients, tossing to evenly coat.

Transfer to prepared pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden. Let cool. break into chunks and store in air-tight container at room temp.

Serves 12

Per serving {approx 1/2 cup}
240 calories
13g fat
23g carbs
5g fiber
8g protein

Guiltless Guacamole

1 large ripe avocado
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
dash fresh ground black pepper
2 tsp lemon or lime juice
1 tsp lemon or lime zest
1/4 cup chunky salsa of choice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup non fat plain Greek yogurt

In a small mixing bowl, combine the avocado with the garlic, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, pepper and salt and mash with the back of a fork until mostly smooth. Stir in the salsa and yogurt just until mixed.

Serve immediately, or cover with plastic wrap (pressed directly onto the surface of the guacamole) and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.

Serves 4

Per serving:
105 calories
7.5g fat
6g carbs
3.5g fiber
3.5g protein

Whole Grain Pita Bread

1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups spelt flour
1 1/2 cups white whole wheat
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp honey
1 1/2 tsp sea salt
2 tsp rapid rise yeast

Combine all ingredients in bread maker on dough setting. When dough is done, remove and stretch into long rope. cut into 10 pieces and roll each into a ball. Roll out into 7 " circles. and place in warm place covered with tea towel for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 500 F. Place dough circles on lightly greased baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes until they puff up and turn lightly brown.

As soon as you remove them from the oven, wrap in clean damp tea towel until cooled, then store in plastic bag.

Makes 10 pita breads

Per serving:
152 calories
3.5g fat
27.5g carbs
4.5g fiber
5g protein

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

1/2 cup splenda granular or Truvia
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 egg whites
1/2 cup natural peanut butter {crunchy or smooth}
1 cup oat flour {ground oats}
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/2 to 1 tsp cinnamon to your taste
1 cup rolled oats

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a cookie sheet with nonstick cooking oil.

Combine the dry ingredients. Mix together the wet until smooth.

Mix the wet and dry until combined. If the dough is a little dry, add a touch of water.

Drop by tablespoonful onto baking sheet, 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let sit on pan for 5 minutes to set, before transfering to a wire rack to cool.

Makes 24 cookies.

Per cookie:
62 calories
3.5g fat
6.5g carbs
1g fiber
3g protein