Eating Clean Recipes » maple syrup https://eating-clean-recipes.web.app Healthy Made Delicious Sat, 08 Jan 2011 00:59:40 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 Pumpkin Spice Smoothies https://eating-clean-recipes.web.app/2009/12/pumpkin-spice-smoothies/ https://eating-clean-recipes.web.app/2009/12/pumpkin-spice-smoothies/#comments Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:58:31 +0000 Jen https://eating-clean-recipes.web.app/?p=53 Canned pure pumpkin is one of my favorite clean eating ingredients. I add it to muffins to add flavor and nutrition, or use it to make a quick and simple pumpkin soup. Smoothies are another great use for pumpkin, as long as you opt for smart ingredients and serving size. Most pumpkin smoothies are really decadent, . . . → Read More: Pumpkin Spice Smoothies]]> Canned pure pumpkin is one of my favorite clean eating ingredients. I add it to muffins to add flavor and nutrition, or use it to make a quick and simple pumpkin soup. Smoothies are another great use for pumpkin, as long as you opt for smart ingredients and serving size. Most pumpkin smoothies are really decadent, designed to taste like pumpkin pie in a glass. Here’s a lighter, less sweet version of a pumpkin smoothie recipe. Apple cider and plain yogurt lend a tartness that complements the pumpkin. Coconut milk, spices and pure maple syrup round out the flavor.

Pumpkin Spice Smoothies

Pumpkin Spice Smoothies
1/2 cup apple cider or apple juice
1/2 cup canned pure pumpkin
1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1/4 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla
1 cup ice cubes

Add apple cider, pumpkin, yogurt, coconut milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger and vanilla to blender container. Cover and blend until smooth. Add ice; cover and blend until smooth. Pour into 2 glasses.

Makes 2 servings (1 1/4 cups each)

Tip: Plain yogurt offers a tart, bright flavor to this smoothie. If you prefer a sweeter version, make with vanilla yogurt or add a little more maple syrup.

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]]> https://eating-clean-recipes.web.app/2009/12/pumpkin-spice-smoothies/feed/ 0 Spiced Maple Pecans https://eating-clean-recipes.web.app/2009/12/spiced-maple-pecans/ https://eating-clean-recipes.web.app/2009/12/spiced-maple-pecans/#comments Sun, 13 Dec 2009 05:03:23 +0000 Jen https://eating-clean-recipes.web.app/?p=43 Nuts are a healthy and satisfying snack. My everyday routine is to eat a handful of raw almonds, but sometimes I crave a little something extra. That’s when I reach for these sweet and salty glazed pecans. I love the combination of maple and garam masala, but if you don’t have the spice blend you can . . . → Read More: Spiced Maple Pecans]]> Nuts are a healthy and satisfying snack. My everyday routine is to eat a handful of raw almonds, but sometimes I crave a little something extra. That’s when I reach for these sweet and salty glazed pecans. I love the combination of maple and garam masala, but if you don’t have the spice blend you can substitute cinnamon.
Spiced Maple Pecans

Spiced Maple Pecans


Spiced Maple Pecans

2 cups pecan halves
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
Dash cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon coarse salt

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line a large rimmed baking sheet (15- x 10-inch) with foil. Lightly coat foil with oil or cooking spray; set aside.

Place pecans in a medium bowl. Drizzle with maple syrup; stir. Sprinkle with garam masala, ginger and cayenne pepper; stir to coat.

Spread mixture in a single layer in prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt. Bake 10 minutes, stir. Bake 10 to 15 minutes more or until toasted, stirring every 5 minutes.

Let cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 weeks.

Makes 2 cups

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