Crock Pot Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet potatoes are yummy right?? Its a great treat to have for the holidays, but what about changing it up a bit and turning it into a yummy casserole? You literally just throw the ingredients in and walk away until its finished!! Thats my kind of recipe right there!!

Ingredients:
5-7 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
2 TBSP Extra Virgin Olive Oil1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup toasted pecans

Directions:

1. In a small mixing bowl, stir applesauce, light brown sugar, EVOO, and cinnamon together. 
2. Lay sweet potatoes in the bottom of a slow cooker. 
3. Pour applesauce mixture over potatoes. 
4. Cover and cook on low until potatoes are tender, about 6-8 hours. 
5. Blend potatoes in a mixer until nice and smooth. Sprinkle with nuts and serve.

Hope you can use this recipe for a nice family holiday dinner, and more!! 

Always remember to use portion sizes and drink lots of water to stay full longer!!

Healthy Honey Roasted Pecans

So I have been craving those really fattening sugary coated pecans and decided, I can do them myself without feeling so guilty! So I gave it a whirl, and it totally helped my cravings!! This was so darn easy and is even a great side to take to a party!!

HONEY ROASTED PECANS- Healthy version!

Ingredients:

• 4 cups dry raw pecans
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp truvia or stevia
• 1 tbsp raw honey

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F
2. Mix all ingredients in bowl
3. Lay pecans on cookie sheet spread out and bake for 15 min
4. ENJOY!!!!

As you will notice, you do not need to drown your food in butter and sugar to taste good!! Healthy alternatives to everything!!!

Cocoa Amaretto Shakeology Truffles

Cocoa Amaretto Shakeology Truffles

Ingredients:

1 Serving Chocolate Shakeology

½ Cup Organic Oats

½ Cup Unsweetened Organic Shredded Coconut

¼ Local Honey

½ Cup Natural Peanut Butter

½ Tsp. Almond Extract

Roasted Pecans or Almonds very finely chopped (almost dusty in texture)

Directions:

Mix all ingredients in bowl (except for Nuts) until well blended. Refrigerate mixture for 20 minutes. Using a small scoop, make bites around 1 Tablespoon apiece. Roll into a ball and roll into nuts. Place in airtight container and keep in Fridge until you need a pick-me-up, or you’re feeling that Chocolate Craving kick in!