Healthy Chocolate Everything Cookies :)

This is my own homemade cookie recipe! All of my favorite things combined into one cookie! :)

You will need:

2c. rolled oats

1/3c. shredded, unsweetened coconut

1/3c whole wheat flour

1/4c. sesame seeds

1/2c. crushed almonds

1/4 tsp. cinnamon

1/2c. unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. sea salt

2/3c. olive oil

1c. honey

1 tsp. vanilla

1/2c. peanut butter

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all the dry ingredients in one bowl. Then combine the last 4 ingredients in a seperate bowl. Then add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix. Form into balls and place on a greased baking sheet. Bake for 8 min. Enjoy!! :)

Crockpot Southwestern Chicken

This recipe is sooo simple and makes the most tender chicken!! Delicious!!

3-4 chicken breast
2 Tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 can of black beans (the original recipe used pinto bean, so what ever you prefer)
1 Lg. can of crushed tomatoes
1 packet of taco seasoning (i use low sodium)
1 cup of colby jack cheese

In a skillet on med/high heat with olive oil, cook the chicken breasts for a few minutes on each side. Season with salt and pepper. Meanwhile dump a can of beans in the bottom of the crockpot. Place the chicken on top of the beans. The chicken will not be fully cooked thru. Then combine the crushed tomatoes and taco seasoning. Pour over the chicken. Cook on high for 3-4 hrs. the last 10-15 min. add the cheese to the top of the tomatoes. Serve with sour cream!

Crunchy Honey Granola Cereal

I tried this new granola recipe because I didn't have some of the ingredients that my favorite recipe called for so here is a new one that I did really like! Of course I did tweak the recipe a bit to fit me!! I can't help it!! You can add or take away any of the nuts, seeds, or coconut from this recipe. When you are making granola it is super flexible so you can add or take away any ingredients and it will still turn out great! Enjoy!! :)

3 c. rolled oats
1/2 c. wheat germ
1/2 c. ground flax
1c. sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, or nuts. Or a combination of all.
1c. shredded, unsweetened coconut
1/4c. olive oil
1c. honey
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Spread on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Bake a 250 degrees for 30-45 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Homemade Laundry Soap :)

I love making my own laundry soap :) I mean, I love the money it saves me from making it!! I only costs me about $2 to make a 5 gallon bucket! You just can't beat that, plus I do love the smell of it! :) So fresh!

You will need:

-4c. hot water

-1 bar of Fels-Naptha (grated)

-1c. Arm and Hammer Super Washing Soda

-1/2 c. Borax

-5 gallon bucket

In a sauce pan, combine grated Fels-Naptha and 4c. hot water. Place on stove Med./Low heat. Stir often. This will take about a half hr. Then fill your 5 gallon bucket half full with hot water. Add your melted Fels-Naptha, washing soda and borax. Stir until dissolved. Then fill the rest of the bucket with hot water and mix well. Let it cool and it will thicken up. I use a measuring cup to scoop out of the bucket when I'm ready to use it. You only need about 1/2c. to 3/4c. of laundry soap per load of laundry depending on the size of the load. This recipe will usually last me a few months!