Flax and Sesame Breaded Fish

It is fun to eat fish different ways. It is also nice when you can incorporate grains in with the fish too. So this is a new way to serve your family fish. You could also put this crumb mixture on chicken. Nice way to add omega 3 to your diet.

Ingredients:
 5 4 oz fish fillets tilapia of salmon
1/3 C water
2 garlic cloves minced
1/3 C soy sauce low sodium
3T flaxseeds

4 T sesame seeds
2 T dried parsley
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
1./2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

1 slice of whole grain bread toasted

Directions: Bake at 350
1. In a small bowl place fish and water, garlic and soy sauce in a bowl. Let sit for about 30 min. Prior to putting on the crumb mixture.
 2. In a blender or food processor blend flax seeds, sesame seeds, parsley, red pepper. salt, pepper ,and toast. Pulse it 3 to 4 times. Until nice crumbly mixture. Pour 1/2 the mixture on the plate at a time.
3. Dip the marinated fish into the crumbs then roll it over and cover the other side. Continue the process until all the fish is covered.
4. Place in greased square Pyrex. Bake for about 15 min.  

 

6 Grain Rolled Oats Granola Bars

I am always looking for new ways to use oatmeal and nuts. Some of my favorite things to eat. I have been looking for a better way to make granola bars. I really liked these. In fact a little too much. =)

They are great wrapped up, so you can pack them for lunches or snacks. They are already to grab.

Ingredients:

3/4 C honey
1/2 C coconut oil
1 1/2 to 2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 C sesame seeds
3 C 6 grain rolled oats or oatmeal
1 C almonds chopped
1/2 C pumpkin seeds
1/2 C unsweetened coconut
1/4 C ground flax seed
1 tsp almond extract :)
optional* choc. chips or dried fruit

Directions:

1. In a pot on the stove on med heat, pour in honey, oil and cinnamon. Stir until all combined for 5 min. (I wanted it to thicken) .

2. Then pour in the remaining ingredients. except for almond extract. Stir on med low for another 3-5 min.

3. Then put on cookie sheet covered with parchment paper or greased. Then press it down with a spatula. I put into the fridge to harden up.

4. Cut into granola size bars. Wrap in plastic. Store in the fridge till ready to eat! Yum!