Felling a little Nutty today...

Nuts are a GREAT source of protein and very filling.  You can add them to salads for great taste and texture...not only are they delicious to eat but are a great cooking additive suchas oil and flour. Nuts are a healthy trans-fat free and sugar free alternative to cooking.  My favorite is Peanut flour you can  find this at Trader Joes...be mindful however of portion size as nuts are high in calories (P1ner's can ONLY have 15 a day)

Almond Butter:
roast 2 cups of almonds on a lightly greased pan at 350 degrees for 10-15min
make sure they are dark and the aroma smells roasty :)
throw nuts into food processor and pulse...AND pulse AND pulse... for about 15-20min
you will start to see the natural oils extract from the nuts and form into a paste like texture.
If for some reason the consistency is still grainy throw a little bit of coconut oil in the mix to make smooth.
Then voila you are done!
Can and refrigerate!

and for those of you that LALALOVE PB&J...

Peanut Butter and Jelly Pancakes ala SB p2:
*P I know your Little Slugger is allergic to all nuts...but this is yummy breakfast to have when maybe he's staying at Nana's :)

Super easy peasy and very yummyliscious!

All you'll need is the following:
1 cup of Almond Milk ( love almond milk for creams and mixes I even use it in my coffee and cereal...NO SUGAR and LOW in fat 2.5g for 8oz)
1 cup of whole wheat pancake mix...or barley mix which ever you prefer
1tblspn of Peanut Flour (trader Joes)
1 tblspn of canola oil or coconut oil ( i use canola oil for this recipe its easier)

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 Provecho!