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April 2025 Recipes of the Month

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Hally Health offers a variety of virtual demos and classes through Facebook Live. Among their most popular videos are the live cooking demonstrations, which show you how to prepare simple, healthy and tasty meals. The live cooking demo will post on Facebook.com/HealthAlliance at 1 p.m. CT, on the third Tuesday of the month.

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Peanut Butter & Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients  

  • 2 cups uncooked regular oats

  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1-1/2 cups mashed banana

  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Combine the first 5 ingredients in a large bowl and stir well.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the banana, oil, and vanilla and stir well.
  4. Add the banana mixture to dry ingredients, stirring as you add.
  5. Let the mixture sit for 15 minutes.
  6. Place rounded tablespoon-size scoops of dough onto ungreased baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
  8. ShapeTransfer the cookies to wire racks. Cool completely before serving.

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Hummus with Carrot and Pepper Dippers

Ingredients

  • 1 (15-ounces) can of chickpeas

  • 2 chopped garlic cloves

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • 1/4 cup tahini

  • 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin

  • 1/2 tablespoon paprika

  • Pinch of salt

  • 1 bag of baby carrots

  • 1/2 sliced red bell pepper

Directions

  1. Drain and rinse the can of chickpeas.
  2. Next, peel two bulbs of garlic. Then, place garlic bulbs on a chopping board. Using a chef’s knife, place the blade flat on the bulb and smash the bulb using your palm.
  3. Chop the garlic bulbs up into small pieces.
  4. Next, place chickpeas, garlic, olive oil, tahini, cumin, paprika, a squeeze of fresh lemon and a pinch of salt into a food processor.
  5. Puree ingredients, adding water as needed to achieve a smooth texture.
  6. Once you’ve reached the consistency you’re happy with, transfer hummus from food processor to a bowl.

+ Optional: Garnish hummus with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, sprinkle of cumin or paprika to taste.

Dippers steps

  1. Using a sharp knife, carefully slice bell pepper, removing stem and seeds.
  2. Place on side of hummus bowl and enjoy!