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GOLEAN CRISP! Cinnamon Crumble

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For those of you who read my blog regularly, (I love you Smile), you’re probably aware that I have a major crush on three tasty ingredients:

Greek yogurt, Kashi GOLEAN, and Ground Cinnamon.

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Did I say crush?

I actually meant that I’m in a pretty committed relationship with them.

They have their own key to my apartment and a place for their toothbrush in my bathroom.

So imagine my excitement when I received an email from Jessica at Formula PR, asking if I would like to try a sample of a new cereal, GOLEAN CRISP! Cinnamon Crumbles, created by one of their clients, Kashi.

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“ A combination of deliciously light and crispy whole grain clusters with natural cinnamon , toasted to perfection”

Sounds Glorious

Kashi: “We packed our New! GOLEAN® Crisp!™ Cinnamon Crumble cereal with 10 grams of protein and 9 grams of fiber — that’s twice the protein and fiber of the average of other cereals* — to help keep you feeling fuller longer!”

I couldn’t wait to try it out.

As I had previously stated, “It’s my favorite cereal and spice all rolled into one!”

For the most part, people like to eat their cereal out of a bowl, covered with ice cold milk and topped with a banana or other fruit of choice.

I however, prefer to use it as a topping on my yogurt, cottage cheese, and as a sweetener in my own trail mix creations.

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I even mix it into my smoothies, adding a bit of a “crunch” to an otherwise boring consistency.

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I’m the type of girl who likes to incorporate a lot of texture into my meals, and this morning, I knew exactly how I wanted to put these light, sweet, and protein filled cinnamon crumbles to use.

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I present to you…

Apple Crisp Yogurt.

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  • 1 container of plain Greek yogurt
  • 1Tbsp chia seeds
  • 1/3 cup Cinnamon Crumble
  • Sliced Gala apple

Verdict: Approved!I

I loved the lightly dusted flavor of cinnamon sprinkled onto each cluster. It was not overpowering, and it added just the right amount of sweetness to every bite.

Delicious!

As I prepared my breakfast, I got to thinking about creating the dessert edition to my recipe.

Baked Apple Cinnamon Crumble

  • Gala apple; heated in microwave or baked in oven
  • Vanilla bean ice cream or Frozen Yogurt
  • Dark Chocolate chips
  • Kashi GOLEAN Crisp! Cinnamon Crumble sprinkled on top.

Definitely a winner in taste, nutrition and texture Smile.

If you are a fan of Kashi products, give this cereal a try. It’s delicious in all the right ways.

They also offer another flavor, GOLEAN CRISP! Toasted Berry Crumble, and since I apparently have a thing for berries as well, I’m sure I will love it just as much.

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You can find GOLEAN CRISP! Cinnamon Crumble, along with Toasted Berry Crumble at your local grocery store and natural food retailers nationwide for around $3.99 per box.

Also, check out Kashi’s website for more information, products, and recipe ideas.

Organic Inside Out Apple Pie

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Apple crisp, apple cobbler, apple pie..I love it all.

Scoop some vanilla ice cream on top with a dollop of whipped cream, and I am in heaven. The combination of warm apple and cold ice cream is amazing.

Organic Inside Out Apple Pie

  • 7-8 medium sized organic apples, peeled, cored and sliced (I used 5 gala and 2 granny smith)
  • 1 cup organic brown sugar
  • 1 cup RAW rolled oats ( do not use packets )
  • 1/3 cup all natural,organic butter, sliced at room temp
  • 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 3 TBSP fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Step 1: Peel, core and slice apples

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Step 2: Mix apples, lemon juice,vanilla and a dash of cinnamon in bowl and pour into baking dish.

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Step 3: Mix oats, brown sugar, nutmeg and cinnamon in a bowl. Cut in butter and toss with hands

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Step 4: Sprinkle mixture on top of apples and place into oven at 375 for 45 minutes or until topping looks golden and apples, tender.

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Finished product.

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It tastes and smells delicious.

The mixture cooled in the pan for about 5 minutes before I transferred it into a bowl with a cover. I find that this process really brings all of the flavors together, and saturates the apples in warm cinnamon goodness.

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(Hint: For added protein, substitute vanilla ice cream for plain or vanilla greek yogurt!)

Enjoy!! xoxo

Thirsty Thursday {Classics}

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Combining sour mixes, syrups, liqueurs and juices can become very overwhelming to our sensitive stomach’s. Sometimes less is more, and drinks that have the least amount of ingredients in the mix are often the best tasting and take longer to drink.

Here are some examples that will be sure to have you sipping slowly, and looking classy.

Thirsty Thursday Classics

Dry Martini

  • 2.5 oz Gin or Vodka
  • 1/4 oz Dry Vermouth
  • 2 Green Olives or a twisted lemon peel

Mix Liquor and Dry Vermouth in shaker with ice, and strain into chilled glass. Add olives or lemon peel

Tom Collins

  •  2oz Gin
  • 1 oz Lemon Juice
  • 2 oz Club Soda
  • 1 Packet of Truvia

Mix ingredients in shaker with ice. Strain into chilled glass. Garnish with lemon slice.

 SoCo and Lime

  • 3 oz Southern Comfort
  • 2 Lime Wedges, squeezed

Served on the rocks

 Mimosa

        

  • 3.5 oz Champagne, Chilled
  • 1.5 oz Fresh Orange Juice
  • 1/2 oz Triple Sec

Serve in champagne flute with orange slice for garnish.

Bellini

  • 1.5 oz Pureed Peaches
  • 4 oz Sparkling Wine
  • Fresh Lemon Juice

Combine ingredients in shaker with ice. Serve in cooled champagne glass

Margarita

  • 2.5 oz Tequila
  • 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1/2 oz Triple Sec
  • Lime wedge for Garnish

Combine liquid in shaker with ice. Pour into chilled glass rimmed with salt.

And every Sex and The City fan’s favorite…

Cosmopolitan

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 1/2 oz Triple Sec
  • 1/2 oz Lime Juice
  • 1/2 oz Cranberry Juice

Mix ingredients in shaker with ice. Strain into chilled glass and garnish with lime slice.

Cheers to keepin’ it simple and classy!

Thirsty Thursday {Pears}

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Pears!

Let Thirsty Thursday begin!

Drink # 1 Pear Cosmopolitan

  • 1.5 ounces Absolut Pears
  • 1 ounce Cranberry Juice
  • 1/2oz Triple Sec
  • Fresh Lime Juice

Mix in shaker with ice. Garnish with thinly sliced pear.

Drink #2 Peary Refreshing

  • 2oz Absolut Pears
  • 3oz Diet Sierra Mist
  • Fresh Lime Juice

Garnish with thinly sliced pear and mint leaf

Drink#3 Peary in Pink

  • 2oz Absolut Pears
  • 3 ounce Pomegranate Juice
  • Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 5 raspberries

Mix liquid ingredients in shaker with ice. Pour into chilled glass, add raspberries.

While you enjoy your Pear cocktails, please take a second to vote for me for “Boston’s Most Valuable Blogger” by clicking the photo below

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Cheers to all of your love and support! xoxo

Thirsty Thursday {Flavors of Fall}

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I am loving that so many of you are looking forward to Fall just as much as I am! But I can’t help but wonder…

Is your excitement due to the fact that Pumpkin flavored coffee will soon be available in coffee shops nationwide?

Thought so. No shame. I’m right there with ya!

Until then, I’ve settled for an equally delicious combination of French Vanilla with a dash of cinnamon and Truvia.

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So..Hurricane Irene is about to rear her ugly head straight into my birthday weekend, and what better way to welcome her than with some strong cocktails?

Maybe she’s a light weight and will pass out before she reaches Boston. We can only hope. But, since that doesn’t seem to be the case, let’s get the drinks ready shall well?

This weeks Thirsty Thursday is all about the bold tastes of Fall

Drink # 1 Cranberry Pomegranate Martini

  • 2 oz Pomegranate Vodka
  • 3 oz Fresh Cranberry Juice
  • Fresh lime Juice

Combine liquid in shaker with ice. Pour into chilled glass with fresh cranberries.

Drink # 2 Pumpkin Spice Martini

  • 2 oz Vanilla Vodka
  • 1 oz Pumpkin Liqueur
  • 1 oz Baileys Irish Cream
  • Pinch each of Cinnamon and Nutmeg

Combine ingredients in shaker with ice. Pour into chilled glass rimmed with cinnamon or graham cracker crumbs. Garnish with cinnamon stick.

Drink #3 Caramel-Apple Cidtini

  • 1 oz Organic Apple Cider
  • 2 oz Vodka (can also use vanilla flavored)
  • 1 oz Butterscotch Schnapps
  • Pinch of Cinnamon

Combine ingredients in shaker with ice. Pour into chilled glass rimmed with caramel sauce and fresh coconut. Garnish with thinly sliced apple and cinnamon stick.

Don’t forget about the rich selection of seasonal beers, such as Oktoberfest, Pumpkin Ales, and Samuel Adams new addition, Bonfire Rauchbier

Cheers to the last Thursday of my 25th year!…Siigh

Oh!..And if you could be so kind to vote for me for Boston’s Most Valuable Blogger. It would be the best birthday gift ever Smile

xoxo