We had a great kickoff of our spring session of STRIVE 2 Survive last week! It’s always fun to start working with another great group of people all wanting to work on improving their health and wellness. I have said it before and will say it again…one of my favorite parts about the lectures is the great and healthy snacks County Fair Foods provides for us! These recipes are a must try!! The above picture is of Chicken Ceasar Salad. A great way to get your veggies and lean proteins all in one! Just be sure to watch the dressing! 😉
Crisp Cucumber Salsa
1/4 c is only 16 calories!! 🙂
Ingredients:
2 c finely chopped, seeded, peeled cucumbers
1/4 c chopped red onion
1 jalepeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 garlic clove, minced or pressed
1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/2 c finely chopped and seeded tomato
2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
4 1/2 tsp minced fresh cilantro
1/4 c low fat Greek yogurt
1 1/2 tsp lime juice
1/4 tsp seasoned salt
Baked or whole grain tortilla chips
Directions: In a small bowl, combine first seven ingredients. In another bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, lime juice, cumin, and seasoned salt. Pour over cucumber mixture and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately with chips.
Oatmeal Cookie
Ingredients:
2 Tbsp water
1 Tbsp ground flaxseed
1 c pitted dried plums, chopped
1 c chopped dates
1/2 c raisins
1/3 c butter, softened
1 egg
2 tsp vanilla
1/2 c unsweetened applesauce
1/4 c maple syrup
1 Tbsp grated orange peel
3 c quick oatmeal
1 c flour
1/2 c whole wheat flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
Directions: In a small bowl combine water and flaxseed. In a large bowl combine the plums, dates, and raisins, cover with boiling water and let stand for 10 minutes. In another large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, vanilla, applesauce, maple syrup, and orange peel. Combine all other dry ingredients together and gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Drain plum mixture. Stir in plum mixture and flaxseed into dough. Drop by tsps onto lightly greased cookie sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes at 350 degrees F.
All ingredients can be found at County Fair Foods! Enjoy!!
-Kelsey
