Broccoli Salad ~ By Valerie

 This summer, we were introduced to this broccoli salad by some new friends that invited us over to their home!  We all enjoyed it very much!  But I especially LOVE this salad!  I even requested it for my birthday meal!  It has so much flavor and texture to it! And it is all fairly healthy things that go in to it!   So I knew I needed to record the recipe here, and share it with you all!  Enjoy! 

 

Broccoli Salad

    5 C. fresh broccoli florets

    1/2 C. raisins or craisins

    1/2 C. sunflower seeds

    1/2 C. cooked bacon

    1/2 C. onion (any variety, but we haven't added these to ours yet)

    1/2 - 1 C. grated cheese

    1 C. frozen peas, thawed (our family isn't a big fan of peas, so we haven't added these) 

Dressing:

    1 C. Mayo

    2 TBS. vinegar (any kind)

    1/2 C. Sugar 

Mix salad ingredients in a large bowl.  In a separate bowl whisk dressing ingredients together.  Add dressing to salad and mix well.  Chill before serving.

 

Source:  Mrs. Langdon's Kitchen 

No Bake Energy Bites~ By Lydia

1c. Oatmeal 
1/2 c. Peanut Butter
1/3 c. Honey 
1 c.Sweetened Coconut Flakes
1/2 c. Dried Cranberries 
1/2 c. Ground Flax seed
1tsp. Vanilla

Mix all ingredients and chill for 30 minutes.  Roll into balls and store in the fridge. 

Variations:  I used an extra cup of oatmeal instead of the coconut flakes and 1/4 c whole flaxseeds instead of ground because I love the "crunch!"  The original recipe uses chocolate chips instead of dried cranberries, but I didn't have any chocolate chips on hand and the cranberries are delicious!

These are a perfect sweet snack before or after a run.  I also like to grab one early in the morning before milking to help me wake up!

Adapted from: www.gimmesomeoven.com