Ingredients:
*1 cup quick oats oats (gluten free}
*1 cup dark chocolate creamy almond butter
*2 TBSP honey
*2 scoops Salted Caramel Life Shake
Instructions:
Mix in any order & form into bite size balls & chill!
I think these would be great dipped in dark chocolate with sea salt sprinkled on top. I’m going to try that during the holidays!!
Guilt free treats!
Why buy these when they are so easy to make??!
INGREDIENTS
2 medium limes, juiced
2 tsp. honey
1 cup green grapes, halved
1 cup fresh blackberries
1 cup fresh raspberries
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INSTRUCTIONS
1. Add lime juice and honey to a medium mixing bowl; whisk to combine. Add grapes, blackberries, and raspberries; toss to combine. Strain; reserve liquid and refrigerate in an airtight container.
2. Freeze fruit for 4 hours. Return liquid to fruit; toss to combine. Freeze leftovers in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
Serves: 3
When I say simple y’all, I am talking SIMPLE Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole. It will quickly become your new favorite and top it with your favorite cheese, salsa, or toppings to make this your own! Let your personality shine.
Servings 4
Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
8 large eggs
1 cup milk of choice
1 tsp. garlic powder
¾ tsp. ground cumin
½ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
½ tsp. ground black pepper
5 cups frozen shredded no-salt added hash browns
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 medium red bell peppers, finely chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
½ cup reduced-fat shredded Mexican cheese
1 medium avocado, chopped
¼ cup reduced-fat sour cream
¼ cup pico de gallo
Instructions
1. Lightly coat a 6-quart slow cooker with spray. Add eggs, milk, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; whisk to combine. Add hash browns, onion, and bell peppers; stir to combine. Cook on low for 7 to 8 hours.
2. Divide the casserole evenly among 4 serving bowls. Top each with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
I think about “daily deposits” during my day and thought I’d share this with you in case it helps you think of how to improve each day by 1% more.
When you make a decision that you don’t have time for breakfast, your commute is more important than your nutrition, that other mornings are more valued than your own, in your workouts are in the way … you put mini deposits in the bucket of your mindset saying YOU AREN’T ENOUGH, OR UNWORTHY. That you don’t deserve enough.
But the truth is, YOU DESERVE IT ALL, AND MORE.
This cinnamon coffee cake recipe is the perfect sweet treat to kickstart your day. Add this one to your meal plan!
Cinnamon Coffee Cake
Serves 6
Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
1½ cups all-purpose gluten-free flour
½ cup coconut flour
2 Tbsp. brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
1½ tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. ground cinnamon, divided use
¼ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
3 cups reduced-fat cottage cheese
8 large egg whites (1 cup - I buy liquid egg whites to save $)
2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 tsp. liquid stevia, opt
1 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
FOR TOPPING:
¼ cup dry rolled oats
3 Tbsp. chopped unsalted pecans
2 Tbsp. brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
2 Tbsp. unsalted organic butter (or coconut oil), melted
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350° F.
2. To make coffee cake, lightly coat an 8 x 8-inch baking dish with spray; set aside.
3. Add gluten-free flour, coconut flour, brown sugar, baking soda, 1 tsp. cinnamon, and salt to a medium mixing bowl; stir to combine.
4. Add cottage cheese, egg whites, extract, and stevia (opt) to a blender; cover. Blend until smooth.
5. Pour cheese mixture into flour mixture; mix until a thick batter forms.
6. Pour half of the mixture into the prepared baking dish; use a spatula to spread evenly into corners. Add cocoa powder and remaining 1 tsp. cinnamon to a sifter (or wire mesh strainer) held over the baking dish; sift to evenly coat. Spoon remaining batter over top, using a spatula to spread evenly into corners.
7. To make topping: add oats, pecans, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon to a small mixing bowl; stir to combine. Sprinkle evenly over batter.
8. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool for 5 minutes. Slice into 6 equal pieces.
9. Refrigerate leftover coffee cake in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Heat gently before serving, if desired.
Macros: 1 Yellow, 1 Red, 1 Blue, 1 tsp.
What daily deposits can you change? Or have already changed?
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Blueberry Crisp
Ingredients
1 cup old fashioned Oats (gluten free if necessary)
1/4 cup pecans chopped
1 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp nutmeg
2 tbsp coconut oil
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 lb frozen blueberries aprox 3.5 cups
2 scoops Vanilla LifeShake
Ingredients:
Preheat oven to 350 and prepare a greased 8x8 baking dish.
In a bowl whisk together oats, pecans, spices, lifeshake, coconut oil and maple syrup until combined.
Pour frozen berries into bottom of the pan. Layer crumble topping evenly on top of berries.
Bake 350 for 30 minutes until berries are soft and crisp topping is golden brown.
What would you serve this with? Nothing? Whipped Cream? Vanilla Ic Cream?
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These are so good, makes me want to lick the screen! but please don’t do that :) They taste just like peanut butter cookie dough! Notice anything that’s missing??? I didn’t use chocolate chips!!! I know… yes, I am well aware of I just wanted to try it and SCORE!
If you’re a PB lover, add these to your meal prep plans! Enjoy and comment if you try them!
PEANUT BUTTER PROTEIN BALLS RECIPE
INGREDIENTS
• 8 medjool dates, pitted
• 1 C unsalted roasted peanuts
• 1/4 C creamy peanut butter, no added sugar or oils
• 2 scoops protein powder of choice, I use life shake
• 2 Tbsp raw honey
• pinch of sea salt
• 1 Tbsp oat flour, opt (in case dough isn't solid enough to form balls)
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INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place dates and nuts in a high-speed food processor on high for about a minute.
2. scoop sides down with a rubber spatula.
3. Add rest of the ingredients to processor. Mix for 1-2 minutes or until dough is formed. If dough is not solid enough to form balls, add 1 Tbsp oat flour to food processor until it's just right.
4. drop Tbsp of dough and roll between palms. Repeat with the remaining dough.
5. Keep in air-tight container and refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for 2 weeks.
How would you change this? Was I crazy to omit chocolate chips?
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Need a bedtime snack?
APPLE CAULIFLOWER “OATS” will be your go to!!
I always suggest water or tea first to see if you’r really HUNGRY, or just BORED (quiet often it’s boredom), but if you need “something” more… try this
• sauté 1 apple
• 1 c cauliflower rice with water
• add cinnamon & almond extract
• once cooked add in smashed banana
You wouldn’t believe how amazing this tastes …
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Hot Honey Coconut Protein Bites
Ingredients
½ cup clean Peanut Butter (no added oils or sugars)
¼ cup Hot Honey
½ cup Shredded Coconut
1 Scoop Vanilla Life Shake
Roll in shredded coconut for a tasty twist on protein. This is great for parties, snacks or dessert. Sneak protein anywhere you can! All my clients come to me lacking protein, but overly consuming carbs. Carbs aren’t the enemy, but protein isn’t either!
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Yields: 14 cookies
These cookies taste just like their namesake! Lots of sweet carrots coupled with the hearty oats and cinnamon makes them absolutely irresistible. Store leftovers in an airtight container on the counter for up to a week… If they last that long
Ingredients:
1 cup instant oats
¾ cup whole wheat flour (or GF*)
1 ½ tsp baking powder
1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
⅛ tsp salt
2 tbsp coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup pure maple syrup
¾ cup peeled & grated carrots ~1 small - medium
Directions:
1. In medium bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut oil, egg, and vanilla. Stir in the maple syrup until thoroughly incorporated. Add in the flour mixture, stirring just until incorporated. Fold in the carrots. Chill dough 30 minutes. (If chilling longer, cover with plastic wrap, ensuring it touches the entire surface of cookie dough.)
2. Preheat oven to 325°F, and line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
3. Drop cookie dough into 14 rounded scoops on the baking sheet. Flatten slightly using a spatula. (They don't spread much) Bake at 325°F for 12-15 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for at least 15 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack.
Will you try these? What tweaks would you make? I love carrot cake without nuts so I really like these!
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In today's fast-paced world, finding a nutritious meal that fits with busy lifestyles can be challenging. Enter Life Shake, the perfect solution for those seeking convenience without compromising nutrition. Packed with a balanced blend of plant-based protein, healthy carbohydrates, and beneficial fats, Life Shake is designed to be your go-to meal replacement.
Complete Nutrition: Each serving of Life Shake contains 20 grams of protein, the minimum required for Muscle Protein Synthesis (MPS). Those looking to maintain or build muscle, support weight loss, or simply enjoy a nourishing meal, this is your meal ticket, literally. And no artificial ingredients.
Balanced Macros: Life Shake doesn’t just stop at protein. With the right balance of carbs and fats, it provides sustained energy throughout the day and helps fuel you for a workout, or help you recover afterwards..
Easy to Prepare: No more complicated recipes or time-consuming meal prep. Just mix Life Shake with 1 cup water or your favorite milk alternative (I like SILK unsweetened almond milk), and you’ve got a delicious meal ready in seconds. It’s perfect for busy mornings, quick lunches, or nutritious snacks. I love to blend mine with a banana, 1 TBSP Nut butter (I usually use peanut butter) and 1 cup ice.
Versatile Flavor Options: Life Shake comes in a variety of flavors, all equally amazing. We have creamy vanilla to rich chocolate, to fruity strawberry.
Dietary-Friendly: Whether you're vegan, gluten-free, or simply looking to reduce your intake of animal products, Life Shake fits seamlessly into your dietary preferences.
Incorporating Life Shake into our daily routine is convenient, helps us hit our Macros and is budget friendly. When my husband doesn’t grab a shake, he tends to spend $11-13 on breakfast at work. This is $4 blended or even less with just Almond Milk.
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Level up your nutrition game with high protein, or less sugar recipes, like this Truffle-Like No Bake Brownies. I promise you can sneak protein in, in so many ways and no one will notice.
Servings 12
Ingredients
12 large pitted medjool dates
½ cup clean nut butter (means no added sugar or oil)
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
¼ cup dark chocolate chips (but no one is the boss of you :) - you measure that with your heart)
¼ tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
¾ tsp. flakey salt
Instructions
1. Add dates, almond butter, cocoa powder, and sea salt to a food processor; cover. Process until smooth.
2. Line an 8 x 5-in. loaf pan with parchment (leave a little hanging over the sides to lift the brownies out); press date mixture evenly into pan. Freeze for 30 minutes.
3. While the mixture is freezing, add chocolate chips and oil to a heatproof bowl; set over a pan of simmering water. Stir occasionally, until chocolate is fully melted; set aside.
4. Remove pan from freezer; top with melted chocolate. Sprinkle with flakey salt.
5. Let chocolate set for 1 minute; lift brownies out of pan. Cut into 12 equal pieces.
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Here’s another great recipe! 💝 This one is ALL the chocolate (you’re welcome) and won’t break the meal plan bank. Let’s try it!
Servings: 12
Ingredients
2 Tbsp. reduced-fat milk
1 container firm (or silken) tofu
4 scoops chocolate Life Shake
½ cup peanut butter
2 large bananas, cut into chunks
1 Tbsp. honey
1 whole-wheat graham cracker pie crust
Instructions
Place milk, tofu, protein powder, peanut butter, bananas, and honey in a blender; cover. Blend until smooth. Pour tofu mixture into pie crust; refrigerate for at least one hour, or until firm. Cut into 12 servings. Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
I’m so excited to share sweet treats that are nutritious and delicious this month! A sweet treat, a chocolate moment, and a scoop of goodness that feels like a warm hug… all here and all a part of your meal plan!
First up, chocolate peanut butter ice cream! Yup, believe it. 🍫
This is the ice cream you’ve been waiting for — rich, creamy, with just the right amount of sweetness, made from just four ingredients that get smooth and creamy just like the soft-serve ice cream of your dreams!
Servings: 2
Ingredients
1 large banana, cut into chunks
½ cup unsweetened almond milk
2 scoops chocolate protein powder
2 Tbsp. all-natural smooth peanut butter
Instructions
Place the banana in a plastic bag; freeze for 4 hours, or until completely frozen. Place almond milk, protein powder, banana, and peanut butter in a blender (or food processor); cover and blend until smooth.
Divide ice cream evenly between 2 serving bowls; serve immediately.
Here is a new dessert that is protein packed, but no one will know. The name alone piqued my curiosity!
Servings: 4
FOR CRUST:
6 pitted dates
⅓ cup quick oats
⅓ cup unsalted pistachios
FOR FILLING:
2 cups reduced-fat plain Greek yogurt
¼ cup + 1 Tbsp. chocolate Life Shake (soy or plant based will do)
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 Tbsp. liquid stevia
¼ tsp. sea salt / Himalayan salt
½ cup sliced strawberries
2 Tbsp. chopped cacao nibs
Instructions:
1. To make the crust, add dates, oats, and pistachios to a food processor; pulse until well combined. Texture will be crumbly but should hold together when pinched. Use fingertips to press mixture into the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan; set aside.
2. To make filling, add yogurt, protein powder, cornstarch, stevia, and salt to a food processor; blend on high, scraping down sides once, for 2 minutes, or until super-smooth.
3. Spread yogurt mixture over crust. Press strawberries into top; sprinkle with cacao nibs.
4. Refrigerate for 2 hours, or up to overnight.
5. To serve, run hot water over a butter knife; slide the butter knife around the edge of the springform pan to release the pie. Release springform ring; slice pie into 4 equal pieces. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Here’s a Life Shake makeover? A few of you reached out to share how much you love LIfe Shakes, and you only add water and shake it up. While that is fine, you are missing out friend. Blending your shakes is a whole other level and if you’re worried about drinking it later, rest assured it’ll still be good hours later if you store it in a Yeti or Stanley insulated container. This cookie recipe is DELICIOUS and nutritious - Yes, please!
Servings: 15
Ingredients:
1 cup dry instant oats
½ cup GF all-purpose flour
2 scoops Vanilla Chai Life Shake (or Vanilla if you have that!)
1½ tsp. baking powder
¼ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
1 large egg
¼ cup + 1 Tbsp. unsweetened almond milk
2 Tbsp. coconut oil
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
¼ cup pure maple syrup
3 Tbsp. dark chocolate mini-chips
Homemade coconut whip cream or low-fat, light whipped topping (opt, I omit this)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 325˚ F and line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, almond milk, oil, and extract. Stir in maple syrup.
4. Add liquid mixture to dry mixture, stirring just until incorporated. Gently fold in chocolate chips.
5. Drop cookie dough into 15 round scoops and flatten to desired thickness.
6. Bake for 11 to 14 minutes.
7. Cool on sheet for 1 minute before transferring to wire rack.
8. Eat a cookie as is or sandwich two together with whipped cream in the middle for a really tasty treat!
You asked for a vegan cookie recipe, so here it is! You can use clean ingredients and they taste GOOD too!
Here’s a remix of the traditional sugar cookie recipe, without the heaps of white sugar, butter, and wheat flour. They have only 7 ingredients and are super easy to make!
Servings: 12 cookies
Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
1 cup almond flour, sift after measuring
1 dash sea salt (or Himalayan Salt)
1 dash baking soda
2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
1 Tbsp. extra virgin organic coconut oil, melted
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 tsp. unsweetened almond milk
Parchment paper
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 325° F. Lightly coat a large baking sheet with spray. Set aside.
2. Combine almond flour, salt, and baking soda in a medium bowl; mix well. Set aside.
3. Combine maple syrup, oil, and extract in a small bowl; mix well.
4. Add maple syrup mixture to almond flour mixture. Add milk slowly; mix to break up clumps of dough. Form dough into a ball with clean hands. Place on parchment paper. Roll into a 7-inch long log. Freeze for 50 to 60 minutes, or until firm. Cut the log into twelve slices. Spread slices out on a prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until set.
6. Cool for 10 minutes on a baking sheet. Loosen with metal spatula, remove from sheets and cool completely on a wire rack (or on parchment paper).
Ready for a trip down memory lane? Oatmeal raisin cookies are like taking a bite of nostalgia; so let’s give them a healthy holiday spin by using vanilla Life Shake in this recipe!
Instead of a ton of sugar and butter, our oatmeal raisin cookies contain pure maple syrup for a subtle sweetness and almond butter and Life Shake for creaminess. And of course, oatmeal and raisins remain the stars of the show.
Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients
Parchment paper
1½ cups dry rolled oats
½ cup all-natural almond butter
4 scoops vanilla Life Shake
⅓ cup unsweetened almond milk
2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
½ cup raisins
Instructions
1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
2. Add oats, almond butter, Life Shake, almond milk, maple syrup, and extract to a large mixing bowl; stir until cookie dough consistency is reached.
3. Add raisins; gently fold to incorporate.
4. Form dough into 24 (1-inch) balls; place on parchment paper. Flatten into cookie shape. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 2 weeks.
Whenever I tried to lose weight in the past, the first thing that would go would be my sweets, breads, cake, etc. Typically these contain highly processed ingredients and lots of sugar, so it’s a good move. But, cutting them out completely left me with even MORE cravings, ultimately feeling like I had to go “all or nothing”, and… fail again.
Here’s to NO RESTRICTIONS and choose delicious treats we love AND are good for us in 2023!
Servings: 6
FOR COFFEE CAKE:
Nonstick cooking spray
1½ cups all-purpose gluten-free flour
½ cup coconut flour
2 Tbsp. brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
1½ tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. ground cinnamon, divided use
¼ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
3 cups reduced-fat cottage cheese
8 large egg whites (approx. 1 cup)
2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 tsp. liquid stevia (optional)
1 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
FOR TOPPING:
¼ cup rolled oats
3 Tbsp. chopped unsalted pecans
2 Tbsp. brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
2 Tbsp. unsalted organic butter (or coconut oil), melted
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350° F.
2. To make coffee cake, lightly coat an 8 x 8-inch baking dish with spray; set aside.
3. Add gluten-free flour, coconut flour, brown sugar, baking soda, 1 tsp. cinnamon, and salt to a medium mixing bowl; stir to combine.
4. Add cottage cheese, egg whites, extract, and stevia (if desired) to a blender; cover. Blend until smooth.
5. Pour cheese mixture into flour mixture; mix until a thick batter forms.
6. Pour half of the mixture into the prepared baking dish; use a spatula to spread evenly into corners.
7. Add cocoa powder and remaining 1 tsp. cinnamon to a sifter (or wire mesh strainer) held over the baking dish; sift to evenly coat.
8. Spoon remaining batter over top, using a spatula to spread evenly into corners.
9. To make topping, add oats, pecans, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon to a small mixing bowl; stir to combine. Sprinkle evenly over batter.
10. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Let cool for 5 minutes. Slice into 6 equal pieces.
11. Refrigerate leftover coffee cake in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Heat gently before serving, if desired.
Christmas Day may be over, but the holiday season is still in full swing! Our final cookie recipe is perfect for any celebration, and would pair perfectly with a glass of sparkling tomorrow 🥂 These Raspberry-Filled Cookie Bites are based on the classic French macaron recipe, and feature all-natural ingredients with the taste of a French bakery!
Servings: 9 servings
Ingredients
1 cup fresh (or frozen) raspberries
¾ cup + 2 Tbsp. water, divided use
¼ cup raw honey
2 large egg whites (¼ cup)
½ tsp. pure vanilla extract
½ cup sifted almond flour
Instructions
1. To make raspberry filling, combine raspberries and ¾ cup water in small saucepan; cook, over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 12 minutes, or until berries have broken down and liquid becomes slightly thicker. Refrigerate to cool.
2. To make meringue, place honey and remaining 2 Tbsp. water in small saucepan; cook, over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches 240° F with a candy thermometer.
3. While honey mixture cooks, place egg whites in a clean, large metal mixing bowl; beat until soft peaks are formed. Set aside.
4. When the honey mixture reaches 240° F, transfer it into a clean, heat-resistant pouring vessel (like a glass measuring cup).
5. Slowly add honey mixture (in a thin stream) to egg whites, whisking vigorously until completely mixed.
6. Add extract; continue whisking vigorously until the meringue forms stiff, glossy peaks.
7. Gently fold in almond flour; mix until well blended. Set aside.
8. Preheat the oven to 300° F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
9. Transfer meringue mixture into a large resealable plastic bag (or pastry bag). Squeeze out any excess air and seal the bag. Cut off about ½-inch of the bottom corner of the bag.
10. Pipe out thirty-six 1-inch rounds, evenly spaced. Firmly tap each baking sheet against the kitchen counter a few times to release any air bubbles.
11. Let cookies rest for 30 minutes prior to baking.
12. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until cookies have risen about an inch. Remove from the oven. Cool before removing from parchment paper.
13. Evenly divide raspberry filling on the flat side of eighteen cookies. Top each cookie with the flat side of a second cookie to make a sandwich.
These delicious, bite-sized thumbprint cookies can be enjoyed all year long! This cookie recipe has a strong almond flavor and swaps out the traditional jellied center for a real, whole, dried apricot. Yum!
Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients
1 cup all-natural almond butter
1 tsp. pure almond extract
1 cup dry quick-cooking rolled oats
½ cup honey
1 cup vanilla Life Shake
24 dried apricot halves
Instructions
1. Combine almond butter, extract, oats, honey, and Life Shake in a medium bowl; mix well with a spatula or clean hands.
2. Roll mixture into 24 balls, each about 1 inch in size. Flatten each slightly so that it is shaped like a traditional cookie. Make an indent in the middle of each of the cookies. Place one dried apricot in the center of each cookie before cooling in the refrigerator.
3. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
4. Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
What other dried fruits would you think of using?
