I've never made meatloaf before (even the not-so-healthy kind), so I was a little worried about how this would turn out. I just knew I needed to get the pound of grassfed beef in my fridge cooked! I was in the mood for something different... so I took inventory of my fridge and threw together this little recipe. I was surprised at how good it turned out. Definitely one I'll make again!

Yields 12 meatloaf muffins

Ingredients:

• 1 pound grass fed beef
  
• 1 egg, beaten
  
• 1/2 white onion, chopped
  
• 1/2 c. organic kale leaves, chopped
  
• 1/3 c. crumbled goat cheese
  
• 1/3 c. flax meal
  
• 3-4 tbsp Bragg's Liquid Aminos (feel free to substitute Worcestershire's Sauce or other sauce... maybe salsa or spaghetti sauce?)
  

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit
• Grease muffin pan with coconut oil
• Add all ingredients to mixing bowl
• Mix well using hands (yikes! Not my favorite thing to do but it works very well to get all the ingredients mixed together)
• Use ice cream scoop to spoon meat into muffin pan. Pack lightly.
• Bake in oven for 40-50 minutes or until meat is thoroughly cooked.
• Remove from oven.  Allow to cool. 
• Pop meatloaf muffins out of pan and enjoy! 

Optional: Dip in organic ketchup. :)

This is one of my favorite snack recipes.  It's quick, easy and versatile and is full of protein and fiber.  Feel free to alter the spices to your liking. :)

Ingredients:

• 2 cans organic garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
  
• 1 tbsp olive oil (or coconut oil... though the coconut oil leaves a distinct taste)
  
• Pink Himalayan Salt & Pepper, to taste 
  
• Garlic Powder, to taste
  

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. 
  
• Empty chickpeas into colander and rinse thoroughly.
  
• Pour chickpeas and olive oil into iron skillet or other baking pan. Use your hands to coat the chickpeas with the oil.
  
• Sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic powder (or other spices). Using hands again, move the chickpeas around to be sure they're coated.
  
• Place pan in preheated oven.
  
• After 5 minutes, remove pan and use a spoon or spatula to turn chickpeas.
  
• Leave in oven an additional 5-7 minutes, or until chickpeas begin to brown.
  
• Allow to cool.
  

Most people have commented that these are a lot like boiled peanuts... probably more the texture than the taste. 

They're great as a snack or to add to a salad for added protein and texture.  

And seriously... play with the seasonings.  I also make these using a creole seasoning -- a great spicy snack!

Enjoy!