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Spicy Yogurt Veggie Dip Recipe

July 5, 2022

Spicy Yogurt Veggie Dip

Quick Recipe: 9 Ingredients – No Cooking

INGREDIENTS
Cooking Tools: Food Processor
  • 1 cup plain non-fat yogurt*
  • 1 cup reduced fat mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
  • 1 tablespoon onion flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dill weed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon Bragg’s Liquid Aminos or soy sauce
  • 2 – 4 drops hot sauce (Tabasco, Cayenne, or Jalapeno)
  • *NOTE: Use Greek Yogurt for a thicker dip
INSTRUCTIONS
  • Combine yogurt and mayonnaise in a food processor. Blend well.
  • Add remainder of ingredients until mixture is smooth.
  • Serve with raw vegetables: Bell Peppers, Carrots, Celery, Cuccumbers.
  • Store leftover dip in refrigerator.
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Pecan Granola Bars Recipe

July 2, 2022

Pecan Granola Bars

Quick Recipe: 7 Ingredients – No Baking

INGREDIENTS
Cooking Tools: 9 Inch Pan
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 3/4 cup peanut butter
  • 3/4 cup pecan pieces
  • 3 cups granola
  • 6 ounces carob chips
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
INSTRUCTIONS
  • Melt carob chips.
  • Stir in peanut butter, honey and vanilla. Combine well.
  • Mix in coconut and pecans.
  • Add granola to mixture and combine thoroughly.
  • Press mixture into 9 inch baking pan.
  • Refrigerate
  • Remove from refrigerator when solid and cut into bars.