February Book Club

Thank you to Jo for welcoming us last night.  The fire was a nice touch on a crisp evening.

Please remember that next time we'll be at Lynda's on March 17th to talk about The Green Road.

Healthy Recipes from Susan

Cheesy Veggie Quinoa Bites

• 1 cup cooked and cooled quinoa
• 1 cup (about 4 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup chopped vegetables cooked {steamed, roasted, etc}
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 egg

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a mini muffin tin with cooking spray or oil.
2. Add all of the ingredients to a bowl and mix until thoroughly combined.
3. Divide the mixture evenly between the cups of the mini muffin tin, and press down to pack it in firmly.
4. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

Banana Bread

• 1 ¼ C mashed ripe banana
• 3 eggs
• ¼ C macadamia nut oil, coconut oil or cold pressed olive oil
• 2 tbs raw honey or organic maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp baking soda + 1 tbsp lemon juice (lemon activates the baking soda)
• 2 C almond meal
• ¼ C ground flaxseed or chia seed

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 320.
2. Combine oil, bananas, and eggs (by hand in a large bowl or with a good blender)
3. Add the next 4 ingredients and mix.
4. Add the almond meal and seed and mix well.
5. Lightly oil one loaf tin and coat liberally with extra almond meal or desiccated coconut. This will prevent the cake from sticking.
6. Spoon the batter into the tin. Decorate with sliced banana or chopped walnuts and a light sprinkling of cinnamon.
7. Bake at least 60 to 70 minutes. Bake 20 min., cover and bake 20 minutes. Bake uncovered the remaining time. A skewer in the centre should come out dry. Remove from the oven and allow to cool before turning out the loaf.