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energy snack.
Im not a snacker. I prefer real meals- big meals, full meals, meals that leave no room for anything in between. Substantial breakfasts, lofty lunches, hearty dinners. Theres something else- I hate small plate food. Hate it hate it. Main dishes that are the size equivalent to an appetizer are just down right offensive. Oh, this “art food” thing- sure, yeah yeah, its pretty and all but unfortunately its also usually pretty unsatisfying. But I digress. As I was saying- snacking. Dont do it often, but when I do its before or after a work out. Im always focused on worthy foods that my body can use and snacks are no exception. My number one go-to is fruit. Usually an apple…or an orange. If Im feeling particularly masochistic Ill have a banana (not my favorite but a necessary evil when it comes to potassium). If Im needing something with a little more mass I eat an energy square. Convenient to grab, easy to make, good for me and tasty too.
1 cup peanut butter (almond, cashew or other nut butters work too)
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup brown rice syrup
1 1/3 cup crispy brown rice cereal
1/2 cup nuts of your choice (I like walnuts or pecans)
1/3 cup shredded dried coconut
3/4 cup ground flax seeds
1/3 cup chocolate chips
1. In pan over low heat, whisk together peanut butter, brown rice syrup and maple syrup. Set aside.
2. In separate bowl, combine rice cereal, nuts, coconut, chocolate chips and ground flax. Fold in peanut butter mixture and mix until all ingredients are incorporated. Use your hands- its the easiest way to make sure everything is combined well.
3. Spoon batter into an 8x8 baking dish and press it firmly and evenly into the pan. Refrigerate for 45 minutes or until firm. Remove, cut into squares and store in an airtight container.
Posted on March 20, 2011 ()
Seattle is home.
Im a yoga teacher.
My time is spent... horseback riding, writing and reading too much.
Some of my favorite books- Welcome to the Machine (Derrick Jensen), I Know This Much Is True (Wally Lamb), East of the Mountains (David Guterson), Whores and Other Feminists (Jill Nagle), Cunt (Inga Muscio).
I am drawn to...
The Southwestern portion of the US- cacti and desolate dry sprawling earth.
Photography- pictures of people mainly, black and white.
Music- Mostly country. And anything that I can dance to.
Foods that I never tire of- blueberries, figs, squash, tempeh, radicchio, avocado, red grapes, heirloom tomatoes, tahini, olives, walnuts, asparagus, eggplant, cherries, kale, apple butter, pears, mango, mushrooms, melon, brussels sprouts, collard greens, peaches...
I abhor factory farming. To know my food is of utmost importance-where its been, how it was raised...I respect the earth and myself too much to plead ignorance. The family farm is collapsing under the weight of big business. I want to take responsibility for my food and I feel our current system fails to do that. I fully applaud those folks that are still living off the land and providing for their families. Having worked on small farms in the past and seen firsthand what sustainable farming (animal & vegetable) looks like- its apparent that our current conditions are far removed from the original respectable idea. It shows in our tasteless food, our declining health, our damaged environment.
I'm a fan of spicy foods- Indian and Thai cuisine.
My drinks- red wine, dark beer and a good gin neat.
Dessert- nice dark chocolate in small amounts, a fresh piece of fruit. I don't have much of a sweet tooth.
Coffee- good ol' fashioned drip, an espresso or an americano...always black.
Cooking, eating, interviews, road trips and photographs- I share my adventures here. I feel fortunate as hell and immensely grateful for the opportunity to visit farms, sample restaurants and meet the truly lovely folks behind it all.
Questions/comments? Email me at: cherie@cheriepicked.com
