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Recipes from Chef Romana

Chef Romana’s Black Bean Burgers w/ smokey Aioli Sauce

2 14oz cans black beans (drain rise and wipe dry)

1 T Olive Oil

1 C Chopped yellow onion

4 Garlic Cloves minced (or 1 teas garlic powder)

1/4 teas sweet paprika

1/2 C Panko bread Crumbs

3 Eggs

2 T Bbq Sauce (your favorite kind)

2 T Worcestershire sauce

Drain and rinse black beans, then pat dry. Sauté in olive oil, the onion and garlic powder and paprika over med-low heat until onions are soft. Add black. Beans in pan and sauce 5 mins. Take off heat, place in bowl and mash beans, then let cool for 15 mins. Add eggs bread crumbs BBQ sauce and Worcestershire sauce.

Form patties with wet hands and place on heated cast iron skillet on medium. Flip after 4-5 minutes and another 2 minutes on other side. Serve with smokey aioli.

Makes 6-7 Large patties or about 20 small patties

Chef Romana’s Smokey Aioli Sauce

1 C Mayo

3 Cloves garlic grated

1 teas Smoked Paprika

1 teas fresh Lemon juice

Salt tand pepper to taste

Mix all and chill for 30 minutes for flavors to blend.

NO BAKE CHOCOLATE ENERGY BITES

These little bites are naturally sweet, satisfying, and perfect for curbing sugar cravings.

Ingredients:

1 cup rolled oats
½ cup natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
2 tablespoons cacao or cocoa powder
2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional but nutritious!)

Directions:
Mix everything in a bowl, roll into small balls, and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes. Enjoy throughout the week as a healthy snack.

CHOCOLATE CHIA PUDDING

2 cups plant-based milk

6-8 dates (if hard, soak for a few minutes in warm water)

6 Tbs chia seeds

1 tsp vanilla extract

¼ cup cocoa powder or cacao powder

Mix all in the Vitamix or another high-power blender until smooth

HEATHY SWEET POTATO BROWNIES

Naturally sweet • No refined sugar • Gluten-free • Simple ingredients

These fudgy brownies are a delicious way to satisfy a sweet tooth using whole-food ingredients and natural sweetness.

Ingredients (5–6 simple items)

1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato (about 1 medium sweet potato)
½ cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: a handful of dark chocolate chips or chopped nuts

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F
In a bowl, mix all ingredients until smooth
Spread batter into a small greased baking dish (8x8 or similar)
Bake for 20–25 minutes until set
Let cool before slicing (they firm up as they cool)

Why we love this recipe

No refined sugar
Naturally sweetened
High in fiber
Kid-friendly and senior-friendly
Great for parties, snacks, or dessert

SIP SMARTER: DIY SPORTS DRINK RECIPE

You can replenish your electrolytes, water, and carbohydrates with this beverage, which only contains natural ingredients.

8 to 12 ounces of plain or coconut water

A pinch of natural salt (like sea or Celtic)

A squirt (about 0.5 to 1 ounce) of lemon or lime juice

A teaspoon of honey or maple syrup

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