Peanut Butter, Apple and Banana Wrap

What you need:

1 large Whole Wheat Tortilla

Peanut Butter (I prefer creamy, but you could use crunchy if you wanted)

2/3 of an Organic Banana, sliced thin, down the banana (you want thin, long strips)

1/2 of a Granny Smith apple, peeled, and sliced thin

What to do:

1. Spread an even layer of peanut butter on the tortilla.
2. Place 6 strips of banana in the middle of the tortilla, not overlapping them. 
3. Fold the top and the bottom of the tortilla just over the ends of the banana. 
4. Layer the apples on top of the banana.
5. Starting at the right end, roll the tortilla toward the left end, making sure the apples don't fall out.  
6. Enjoy!

My brother ordered a version of this at a vegan cafe that we went to, and it was so good that my mom and I wanted to duplicate it!  Theirs is slightly different than ours, but I like this version better.  It's a great healthy option for lunch, a snack, or even dessert!  Give it a try!

Apple Fritters!

What you need:

2 cups All-purpose Flour

3/4 cup sugar (scant)

2-1/4 teaspoons Baking Powder

1-1/4 teaspoon Salt

2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon

2 whole Large Eggs

3/4 cups Whole Milk

2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

2 Tablespoons Melted Butter

2 whole Granny Smith Apples, Peeled And Diced

Powdered Sugar (optional, for dusting)

Vegetable Oil (for frying)

What to do:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with a fork, then add milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
3. Gently fold dry and wet ingredients together until just combined (do not overmix.) Fold in apples. Add enough apples to make a very chunky batter.  You want a good amount of apple in the mix!
4. Heat a couple of inches of canola oil over medium-high heat. When it gets hot, drop a little drop of batter into the oil. If it sizzles immediately and rises to the top, the oil is ready; if it burns quickly, turn down the heat.
5. Drop teaspoons of batter into the hot oil, four to six at a time. Sometimes they'll flip over by themselves; sometimes you have to flip them. Just watch them and make sure they don't get too brown, but cook them long enough to make sure the batter's cooked through, about 2 to 2 1/2 minutes total.
6. Remove and drain on a paper towel. Dust very generously with powdered sugar.
7. Enjoy!

I've come to the conclusion that anything I cook from The Pioneer Woman's website will be delicious!  I came across these the other night, and decided to make them.  Oh man...they were SO GOOD!  The cake part of the fritter isn't too sweet, which I like, and the little bites of apple that you get add a sweet but tart flavor.  What I'm trying to say is, you NEED to make these, and soon! You won't regret it!

Sesame Noodles!

What you need:

12 ounces Noodles (Japanese, Linguine, Angel Hair, or Thin Spaghetti) Cooked And Drained

1/4 cup Soy Sauce

2 Tablespoons Sugar

4 cloves Garlic, Minced

2 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar

3 Tablespoons Pure Sesame Oil

1/2 teaspoon Hot Chili Oil

4 Tablespoons Canola Oil

2 Tablespoons Hot Water

3 whole Green Onions, Sliced Thin

What to do:

1. Whisk all ingredients (except noodles and green onions) together in a bowl.
2. Pour sauce over warm noodles and toss really well to coat.
3. Sprinkle with green onions and toss.
4. Serve with Chicken, Veggies, or by itself!

These Sesame Noodles are SOOO good!  I found them on The Pioneer Woman's website, and have been wanting to make them for a while, and now I wish I would have made them sooner!  They are better than any Chinese noodles that I've ever ordered for carry-out!  You should make these SOON! :)