Apple Cider Pumpkin Butter Smoothie

I was craving the best of both worlds so I combined them into one!

Apple Cider Pumpkin Butter Smoothie

1 cut up frozen banana
1/3 c. pumpkin butter (my recipe a few posts back)
1/3 c. apple cider...fresh from the orchard
1/4 c. almond milk

Combine all in a blender until smooth. Enjoy!

Autumn Apple Bars

Autumn Apple Bars

1 c. applesauce
1/3 c. turbinado sugar
3 TBSP. pure maple syrup
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 c. whole wheat pastry flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. extra fine sea salt
1/4 tsp. cardamon
2 apples, peeled, cored, quartered, and thinly sliced
1/2 c. walnuts

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly spray a 8" x 8" square baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.

-In a large bowl, whisk together the applesauce, sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla
-Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, sea salt and cardamon into the wet mixture.
-Gently fold a few times. Add the apples and walnuts. Continue to fold until combined.
-Pour into prepared pan.
-Bake 45 minutes or until the poke test comes out clean and edges are pulling away from the sides of pan.

Cool, cut and enjoy!

Apple Raisin Oatmeal

I know...it sounds a little old fashion but it's really good! A good way to start your morning...a big old bowl!

Apple Raisin Oatmeal

1 c. soy milk or any other non-diary to your likings
1/2 c. old fashion oatmeal
1 1/2 TBSP. raisins
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
dash ground nutmeg
dash ground cloves
pinch of salt
1 TBSP. dry sweetner (I like turbinado or brown sugar)
1/2 c. diced apples
walnuts (optional)

-Mix together the milk, oatmeal, raisins, vanilla, spices and salt in a microwave proof bowl. Microwave for 6 minutes.
-When done microwaving, remove and stir in the dry sweetener and apples.
-Let sit for 3-5 minutes to slightly cool and thicken.
- Pour in your favorite breakfast bowl and top with walnuts

ENJOY!

Apple Peachy Pie Smoothie

There for awhile, I was drinking smoothies in the morning, exercising and eating a healthy delicious salad at lunch. I was toning up, feeling good and doing great. Somehow I have been slacking. I need to get back on track again! So starting this morning, I made myself a pretty good smoothie. I call it Apple Peachy Pie Smoothie.

Apple Peachy Pie Smoothie

1 1/4 c. apple juice

1 cut up frozen banana

1 c. frozen peaches

1/4 c. oatmeal

1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

dash of nutmeg

Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth!