Sunday, August 10, 2014

Backpack makeover class recipes

I had an essential oils backpack makeover class last Thursday. It was fun and informative. I made Lavender Black Bean Brownies that were a real hit. I also made Peppermint Granola Bars,  Orange Peanut-Butter Sandwiches, Citrus Bliss Fruit Dip and Orange Power Bites. Here are those recipes.

For more information on how you can get essential oils at a 25% discount - please contact me at settersrun360@gmail.com and I can direct you to my web site. From there I can give you my web page -  just click on “signup/join” under Quick Links on the bottom left hand side of the page.

Lavender Black Bean Brownies

Ingredients:
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed.
2 large eggs
1/4 cup cocoa powder
2/3 cup honey
1/3 cup coconut oil
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
8 drops of Lavender essential oil
3/4 cup chocolate chips, divided


Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Place all ingredients (except for the chocolate chips) in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
Pour batter into large bowl and stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Pour into greased 8X8 inch pan and top with 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Let cool and cut into pieces. Store in the refrigerator.

photo credit: CK Worley

Peppermint Granola Bars

Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups quick oats
1/2 cup rice crispies
1/2 cups mini semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/4 cup coconut
1/8 cup flax seed
1/8 cup chia seed
1/3 cup coconut oil
1/4 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
6 drops of Peppermint essential oil

photo credit: CK Worley

Directions:
1. Mix all dry ingredients together and set aside.
Mix all wet ingredients together . Melt in a sauce pan over medium heat.
Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix uniformly.
Allow wet ingredients to absorb into dry ingredients. If mixture is too dry, add more coconut oil or honey. If too wet, add more oatmeal.
(This recipe was too dry and I had to add more honey to make it stick together)
Line cake pan with parchment paper. Pour mixture in pan and pat down.
Cook at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until lightly brown.

Orange Peanut butter Sandwich

Ingredients:
Peanut butter
Fresh banana slices
Honey
Orange essential oil
Whole wheat or gluten free bread

Directions:
Mix 2 drops of Orange essential oil into the peanut butter.
After placing on bread with bananas, drizzle with honey.
(Note: I mashed the bananas into the peanut butter with the honey and made it into a spread)

photo credit: CK Worley

Citrus Bliss Fruit Dip

2 (8 ounce) packages of cream cheese
1 cup vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup honey
2 drops Invigorating Blend essential oil
Use your favorite sliced fruit with this delicious fruit dip

photo credit: CK Worley

Orange Power Bites

Ingredients:
1 cups finely shredded coconut, divided
1 cup almond butter
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 Tablespoons chia seeds
6 drops Orange essential oil
Cocoa powder to coat

Directions:
Place all ingredients into mixer except for half cup shredded coconut
Add Orange essential oil and mix well
Roll into balls and coat in either the other half cup of shredded coconut or cocoa powder
Store in the refrigerator and eat whenever you need any extra boost of energy or before a workout. Great for an after school kids snack.

I also showed everyone how to make safe and effective essential oil hand cleansing gel.

5 Tablespoons Aloe Vera Gel
4 Tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon vitamin E oil
8-10 drops Protective Blend essential oil
Small squeeze container
Mix and pour into the container. Shake well.

Most store bought hand sanitizer products are 60 percent to 65 percent alcohol by volume, according to the Maryland Poison Control Center, which is a higher alcohol content than most hard liquors - so why not make your own safe and effective gel?

For more information on how you can get the BEST essential oils at a 25% discount - please contact me at settersrun360@gmail.com-
I'll send you a link to my web page. From there just click on “signup/join” under Quick Links on the bottom left hand side of the page.

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