Danielle's NCAP Blog

  Chocolate Chip Chickpea Blondies  Looking for a delicious dessert to help fix those chocolate cravings? Try this insanely delicious and healthful recipe and create your own chocolate chip blondies in less than an hour. They are full of substituted healthy ingredients, like chickpeas, and trust me when I say they’re undetectable in this dessert. They add an amazing moist texture and a boost of fiber. Such an insanely scrumptious fudgy blondie and it's so simple to make!  Video on how to make it ------> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgcEzv26qYs Ingredients Small amount of butter 1 can (15oz) of chickpeas, rinsed and drained ½ cup of sunbutter ⅓ cup honey 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons baking soda ⅓ cup chocolate chips Health benefits  Honey: Beneficial to your immune system; can reduce upward flow of stomach acid and undigested food by lining the esophagus and stomach. Helps reduce risk of GERD, inflammation, heartburn. Recognized as a natural cough remed...

  Chili Con Carne                     This week I created the ultimate chili con carne, meaning chili with meat. It is simmered with all the classical chili ingredients that we know and love. Believe it or not, this was my very first time making a classic stovetop chili and it 100% will not be the last time. It is the perfect meal, one that’s rich and hearty, yet doesn’t skimp on the best ingredients needed to achieve an immaculate flavor. This recipe is a must! Ingredients 2 TBS extra virgin olive oil 1 lb. ground beef 2 TSP Himalyain salt 1 large onion 2 garlic cloves 1 TBS ground cumin 1 TBS ground coriander 1TBS chili powder 3 TBS julienned sun dried tomatoes 30 oz. diced tomatoes (canned) 30oz. Red kidney beans (canned; rinsed) 1 cinnamon stick Simply, heat the saucepan over medium and once heated, add oil, beef, and salt. Once browned all nicely, add onions until softened- this took me 10 minutes. Then, toss ...