Pear & Apple Cinnamon Parfait

1 Cup Vanilla Pudding (we use organic box pudding if we are crunched for time)

1 Pear diced and cubed

1 Apple diced and cubed

Sprinkle of Cinnamon

Small Spoonful of Agave or Honey (raw)

1/2 of a Lemon

After dicing the pear and apple, mix them in a bowl with a squeeze of lemon, a dash of honey and a sprinkle of cinnamon (to taste) giving them a toss.  Put a spoonful or two of apple pear mixture adding a layer of vanilla pudding - repeating till you get to the top of your dish (I use "recycled" jelly jars if I am packing for snack) Sprinkle some cinnamon on top.  For fun we add whip cream as our topper then we sprinkle the cinnamon. 

Chili Lemon Pumpkin Seeds

1 cup of dried pumpkin seeds

2 teaspoons of coconut oil

Sprinkle of celtic sea salt (to taste)

Sprinkle of chili powder

Squeeze a small amount of lemon juice

In a large skillet add coconut oil and pumpkin seeds (from that beautiful carved pumpkin).  Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes until seeds make a crackling (may pop) sound.  Turn off the heat and add the last 3 ingredients to your families taste.

Apple Crisp

Topping:
1/2 Cup Almond Flour
1/2 Cup Oats (gluten free organic)
2 teaspoons Cinnamon
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar (organic)
2 Tablespoons of Agave
1 heaping Tablespoon of Coconut Oil
Mix all of the above ingredients in a bowl - set aside.

Filling:
4 large Apples (Granny Smith or Fuji Organic) peeled, cored & cut
1 Tablespoon of Agave
1 Tablespoon of Lemon Juice
Sprinkle of Cinnamon
Sprinkle of Ginger
Place the apples in a pie pan add the above ingredients - top off with the crisp mix above.  Place in the oven at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.  Serve as snack or dessert.

Popcorn

Popcorn:

½ cup unpopped popcorn kernels ( I use organic and sometimes I just buy a bag of plain organic already popped popcorn)

2 Tbsp. coconut oil or macadamia oil

Sprinkle sea or himalayan salt

Sprinkle raw sugar

Sprinkle of brewers yeast (for added protein)

Begin to make stovetop popcorn as directed.  When popping has almost subsided, remove pot from heat. Add salt and sugar, then return to low heat 20 seconds, shaking 3 or 4 times. The sugar should be just starting to melt and caramelize. Transfer popcorn to a large bowl and serve. You can add spicy seasoning or dried fruit.  Have fun making your ideal family popcorn concoction. 

Pumpkin Pudding

3 Large Eggs

1 Can of Organic Pumpkin Puree (not pie filling)

1/3 Cup of Agave or substitute raw honey

2 tsp Cinnamon

1/4 tsp Ginger

1 tsp Vanilla extract

1/4 tsp Sea salt (or really a small sprinkle)

13 Ounces of Coconut Milk or Regular Milk

Heat oven to 375. In a bowl whisk eggs, cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, salt and agave then add pumpkin and milk.  Pour into a baking dish and cook for 50 minutes or until done. Let it cool and add whip cream as a bonus.