Healthy Almond Joys

Are you an Almond Joy lover, but trying to eat healthier?  This is for you.  It doesn't taste exactly like an Almond Joy but it is made with almonds and is a "joy" to the taste buds.  And it will be a "joy" to you because it's healthy!

Healthy Almond Joys

2 cups pitted dates
1 cup almonds
1/2 - 3/4 cup shredded coconut (I used unsweetened)
2 Tablespoons dark cocoa powder
1/4  teaspoon almond extract

Put almonds in high speed blender (I used my VitaMix) or food processor and blend until almonds are fine consistency.  Add the coconut and blend.  Then add the dates, cocoa and almond extract.  Blend until combined, scraping sides. (It will be lumpy, but that's okay.)

Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper.  Put mixture into the pan and press with your hands and finger into pan.  Refrigerate and cut into squares.  Keep in an airtight container in the fridge.

Curry Chicken

Our family eats a lot of chicken, so I'm always looking for good chicken recipes.  Here is an easy chicken recipe that I think your family will enjoy.  My family loved it--and it is pretty healthy, no processed soups,etc.

Curry Chicken

Chicken thighs
1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons curry powder
pepper to taste

Put orange juice, brown sugar, and curry in a saucepan and bring to a boil.  Mix until blended.  Put chicken thighs in a baking dish and pour mixture over the chicken.  Add pepper to taste.  Bake covered at 375 degrees for 1 hour, then uncover and bake additional 20-30 minutes to brown.

**Serve with rice and use broth as gravy.  Bon Appetite!