Anti-Inflammatory Friday 8-16-2024

Happy Friday from Iowa, the proud home of the Butter Cow. 😜

Did you know? The butter cow sculpture weighs 600 pounds and has enough butter for 19,200 pieces of toast...

At least, that's what I've been told.

Anti-Inflammatory HEALTH TIP

And yes, we're coming out of state fair season. We both know what that means: fried food and anything you can put on a stick.  

But how about a snack that's delicious and nutritious?

Roasted chickpeas! Just pour a can of chickpeas on a baking sheet and roast them at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. 

Chickpeas are...

• Rich in Protein (14.5 grams/cup)
  High in Fiber (12.5 grams/cup)
  Packed with Essential Vitamins and Minerals:

• High in Fiber (12.5 grams/cup)

• Packed with Essential Vitamins and Minerals: iron (26% DV), magnesium (19% DV), potassium (28% DV), and folate (71% DV)

Anti-Inflammatory RECIPE

Healthier Homemade Funnel Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

• 1 tablespoon baking powder

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 2.5 tablespoons water (flax egg)

• 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk

• 1/4 cup maple syrup

• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Prepare the Flax Egg: In a small bowl, mix the ground flaxseed with water and let it sit for about 5 minutes to thicken. This will serve as your egg substitute.

Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

Combine the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix together the almond milk, maple syrup (or date syrup), applesauce, vanilla extract, and the prepared flax egg.

Make the Batter: Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. The batter should be smooth but not overmixed.

Baking Option:

• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

• Transfer the batter to a piping bag or a plastic bag with the corner snipped off.

• Pipe the batter onto the baking sheet in circular patterns to form the funnel cakes.

• Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the funnel cakes are golden and slightly crisp.

Serve:

• Allow the funnel cakes to cool slightly before serving.

• Sprinkle with a little cinnamon and/or drizzle a bit of additional maple syrup for extra sweetness.