sally homemaker

I've been cooking, baking and cleaning over here this week.  I made meals each night this past week and actually surprised myself!  I must cook more for myself when I'm at school and get out of the whole eggs, jalapenos, spinach and hot sauce phase.

I was baking up a storm making delicious fruit and oat bars for post workout consumption (let's be real...they were eaten all the time).  First were these blueberry and banana oat bites.  Recipe here.

Second, I made these delightful blueberry and apricot oat bars although this recipe was not as healthy...ahem, 1 whole stick of butter?!  But it did make a yummy, crispy, pie-like crust top and the fruity filling was divine.  Recipe here.  I may try to substitute applesauce next time.

healthy fruit and nut bars

i love this recipe and plan on making some more this week.  three layers of goodness.  you can find it here.  i had no idea dates were so tasty.

no-bake energy balls

ingredients:
1 cup oatmeal
1/2 cup almond butter
1/3 cup honey
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup flaxseed
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
1 tsp vanilla

mix everything together in a medium size bowl until evenly clumped (if that makes any sense).  chill in the refrigerator for half an hour.  once the mix is thoroughly chilled, remove from the fridge and roll into ball shaped morsels.  ENJOY!  store your oatmeal ball goodness in an air tight container in the fridge for up to a week.  i'm sure they will be all gone before then.