Honey Glazed Bananas

Scott & I always eat at a Japanese restaurant called Makotos in Boone, NC after we hike the Blue Ridge Mountains.  They have this AMAZING banana dessert which I'm sure is terrible for you, so I was on a mission to "clean it up" & I think I came pretty close!

Clean Eat Recipe: Honey Glazed Bananas

Ingredients:

• 1 large banana
• 2 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Directions:

1. Slice banana into 1/4-1/2" slices

2. Combine honey & cinnamon into small bowl (if necessary, heat honey in microwave until it is liquid enough to spread over bananas)

2. Spray pan using an olive oil mister

3. Once pan is warm, add banana slices

4. Cook on one side until browned (1-1 1/2 minutes) then flip over & cook (1-1 1/2 minutes)

5. Add honey & cinnamon mixture over banana slices

6. Flip bananas back over one more time for a few seconds & then serve

Four Ingredient Pancakes!

We have another pancake recipe for you!  What's even better is that it is another FOUR INGREDIENT recipe!  These are super easy and delicious!  Also, in case you missed it, check out our Four Ingredient Protein Bars!

Four Minutes - Four Ingredients - Four Steps

Ingredients:

• 1/2 Banana
• 2 Egg Whites
• 1/2 cup Quick Cooking Oats (Substitute Gluten Free Quick Cooking Oats)
• 1/2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract (avoid HFCS)

Directions:

1. Blend all ingredients in a blender (we use a Vitamix)

2. Spray griddle with olive oil (we use an olive oil mister)

3. Once the griddle is warm add the pancake batter

4. Cook approx 2 minutes on each side, until done

Topping Options: Real Maple Syrup, Honey, Fruit...or just enjoy them plain!

Makes 1 Serving (4 pancakes)

Macros (this does not include any toppings):

• Calories -  217
• Protein - 12 g
• Carbs - 34 g
• Fat - 3 g

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- Whitney

Are Your Cleaning Products Really "Clean?" - Recipes to Help You Clean

It's hard to go from using your old cleaning products to new, natural ones! I found myself wanting to revert back to what I know works - bleach, formulated granite cleaners/polish, chemical-laden window and toilet cleaners, but alas! Here are my favorite "recipes" for disinfecting your home!

In case you want to copy and paste these recipes to a word doc, here they are in text format! 

All Purpose Cleaner

• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp Dawn dish soap
• 4 TBSP white vinegar
• 400 mL warm water

Stir/shake to mix well. Use a squirt bottle for optimal usage.

Dusting Spray

• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1/4 c white vinegar
• 1 c warm water

Stir/shake to mix well. Use a squirt bottle for optimal usage.

Toilet Bowl Cleaner

• 1/4 c baking soda
• 1/4 c borax
• 1 c white vinegar

Place ingredients directly into toilet. Mix gently with bowl brush. Let sit at least 30 minutes before scrubbing. 

Granite Cleaner

• 1/2 c rubbing alcohol
• 8 drops Dawn dish soap
• 2 c warm water

Combine in a squirt bottle.

Glass Cleaner

• 1/4 c rubbing alcohol
• 1/4 c white vinegar
• 1 TBSP cornstarch
• 2 c warm water

Stir/shake to mix well. Use a squirt bottle for optimal usage.

Tub Cleanser

• 1/2 cut grapefruit
• 1/4 c kosher salt

Place salt directly on grapefruit half. Scrub your tub!

Grout Cleaner

• 1/2 c baking soda
• 1/4 c white vinegar

Mix in a small, open container. Using a toothbrush, apply paste to grout and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Rinse off.

Not sure what you need to get your Green "Clean" Cleaning Pantry stocked? Check out our shopping list from yesterday's post!

Do you have a favorite green cleaning recipe to share?