Cucumber Tuna Bites

Yummy Cucumber Tuna Bites

I don’t usually post an appetizer recipe, or hors-d'oeuvre as someone fancier than I might say, BUT I couldn't help myself because these were just so fresh and tasty I had to share with you! These would be a perfect starter for any dinner party or bridal shower because what shower doesn't have cute little “sandwiches” of all kinds! 

I also love that you can eat 4 or 5 or even 8 of these and not feel bad because they have almost ALL healthy ingredients! Feel free to add more veggies or pickles, since that is common with tuna.

Start planning for your next gathering (or just something yummy for yourself like I did!)

Makes about 20 open-face cucumber sandwiches

INGREDIENTS:

• Peeled cucumber, sliced
• 2 cans of tuna, drained of all liquid
• 1/2 red pepper, chopped finely
• 1 carrot, chopped finely
• 1/4 onion, chopped finely
• 1 heaping spoonful of mayonnaise (***you have options: light mayo, cottage cheese, plain yogurt depending on what you like and how healthy you want it to be)
• Crumbled goat cheese (feta would also taste good!) - I didn’t measure but a couple tablespoons sounds about right, adds GREAT flavor!
• Salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1. Place all chopped veggies and tuna in a medium bowl 
2. Add *mayo and goat cheese and stir until all ingredients are mixed together
3. Spread cucumber slices on a big plate and put a small spoonful of tuna mixture on top of each slice
4. Serve cold and enjoy!

Almond Chia Cookies

Almond Chia Cookies

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups almond meal (food processed almonds or you can buy almond meal)
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 3/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 3 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a large mixing bowl, stir together almond meal, chocolate chips, coconut, chia seeds, baking powder, salt and sugar.

2. In a separate bowl, beat egg then whisk in the coconut oil and vanilla.

3. Add wet and dry ingredients together and mix until just combined.

4. Chill in the fridge for at about 30 minutes

5. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

6. Shape small spoonfuls of dough into balls and place on baking sheet with a little space between each cookie. Press down slightly with a fork to flatten a bit.

7. Bake until edges begin to brown, 7-10 minutes.

8. Remove from oven and let cool before serving on a wire rack.

Enjoy these HEALTHFUL cookies!