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Nut and Seed Bars/Trail Mix

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So, the fun thing about these is I can never get my granola bars to stay in bar form.  I have tried sticky sweeteners with baking and not baking, and I’ve tried egg whites and flax eggs.  I left out the oats this time, and I used a flax egg to bind everything.  I used brown rice syrup as well, since I discovered it was the stickiest sweetener.  To me, anyway.

I wanted to make this since I’m going on a camping trip this week, and I wanted to have some snacks to take on the trail with me while I go hiking.  I’m excited for the upcoming trip, and I plan on making a bigger post for it when I come back.  It might take time for me to post it, so I’m hoping this one will be okay enough till I can get my thoughts together.

Nut & Seed Trail Mix Maybe Bars

1/4 cup sunflower seeds, roasted
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds, raw
2 tbsp hemp seeds, shelled
2 flax eggs (mix 2 tbsp ground flax with 6 tbsp water and mix. Let sit till gelled, about five minutes)
1 1/2 cups crispy rice cereal
1/4 tsp kosher salt (a pinch, really)
2 cups cashews, roasted
1 1/2 cups almonds, roasted
1/2 cup brown rice syrup (or other sticky sweetener, I just find this one holds better)
2 tbsp vegetarian/vegan friendly butter

Melt together sweetener and butter, then add in flax eggs.  Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl and add syrup mixture.  Mix everything well together and spread evenly into a half sheet pan.  Place in fridge to set, then bake at 350* F for ten minutes.  Cool and either cut into bars or break into pieces for trail mix.  Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

 

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Spiced Almonds

1 pound raw almonds
1 egg white
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon cardamom
1 teaspoon black pepper
pinch of salt

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.  Line a baking sheet with foil, then grease the foil.  It may seem like an extra step, but trust me on this one.  In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine the egg white with honey, cardamom, and black pepper.  Once mixed well, add in the almonds.  Spread in one even layer on the baking sheet.  Sprinkle the salt on top.  Place in the oven and let roast for about ten minutes.  Remove from the oven and let the almonds cool completely before you eat them.  Store in an airtight container.

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Corn Crackers

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(***This was originally meant to be an imitation Fritos recipe because I was craving them and didn’t want to buy them, but I have a ton of cornmeal I should use more than I do)

1 cup cornmeal
3/4 cup all purpose flour
1 stick of butter, melted
1 egg
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2-3 tablespoons water

Preheat the oven to 375 F. In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking soda, pepper, and salt.  Melt the butter and cool slightly.  Beat the egg and add in the butter in a slow stream so you don’t cook the egg.  Begin to mix together the wet and dry ingredients, adding a tablespoon of water at a time till you have a dough that is soft and somewhat crumbly  (It’ll stick together when you roll it out).

Place a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet (I used one that’s a bit bigger than 9×13).  Place the dough in the center, and use a piece of waxed paper to push the dough onto the sheet.  Use a rolling pin to get a smooth, even surface (over the waxed paper, of course).  Once the dough is smooth, score the surface for the shape you’d like your crackers to be, and then bake for about 20 minutes until golden.

These are really good with taco toppings, as well as with chili.  They are somewhat dry, but it’s a cracker.

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Turkey Meatballs

SAMSUNG CAMERA PICTURES1 pound ground turkey
1/2 cup cooked rice
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
scant 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Mix all of the ingredients really well in a bowl.  Roll into walnut sized balls, and place on a foil lined baking sheet.  Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.  If you want to freeze them, bake at 350 for about 10-15 minutes to reheat.