Slow Cooker Oatmeal

I saw this on Pinterest. It looks wonderful. and easy too.

Throw 2 sliced apples, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon in the bottom of the crock pot. Pour 2 cups of oatmeal and 4 cups of water on top. Do NOT stir. Cook overnight for 8 - 9 hours on low.

Carrabba's Bread Dip

If you're like me, this is one of my favorite things. I could just eat the bread and dip. Well, here's the recipe. Thank you Andrea Nolte of Clean Living Recipes.

Carrabba’s Bread Dip Spices:
2 tbsp. parsley
1 tbsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 tsp. dried oregano

1/4 tsp. dried basil
1/8 tsp. dried rosemary
1 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/8 tsp. ground red pepper
1/2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
1/8 tsp. fresh lemon juice
Directions: Blend or chop all ingredients except olive oil & lemon. Stir in olive oil & lemon juice. Use 1 1/2 tsp. spice mixture added to 3-4 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil.

Almond Macaroons

Almond Macaroons from Clean Living Recipes

It's National Cookie Day ♥

Almond Macaroons
makes 30 small

1 1/4 cups almonds, coarsely ground
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
2 Tbs lemon zest
2 egg whites, beaten
1/4 cup raw honey
2 Tbs lemon juice

Instructions~
Preheat oven to 250℉.
Grind or chop almonds coarsely (this could also be done in a food processor, but be sure not to grind into a paste). Set aside.
Mix cinnamon and lemon zest in a medium bowl.
Beat egg whites and add to mixture.
Add honey and lemon juice and stir vigorously to blend thoroughly.
Add almond mixture and blend thoroughly.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Use a teaspoon to scoop small portions of the batter onto parchment paper.
Bake 30 minutes.
Remove from paper with a spatula while still slightly warm.

*optional- add dried cranberries to mix or drizzle 85% dark chocolate lightly across top