TUSCAN BEAN AND KALE

Ingredients:

Water
Kidney Beans
Garbanzo Beans
100% Whole Grain Steel Cut Oats (Gluten Free) Tomatoes
Kale
Tomato Paste
Onions
Garlic
Olive Oil
Salt
Granulated Garlic
Parsley
Oregano
Basil

Directions:

The Art of the Snack always looks at various treats that one can enjoy with shared ingredients and we include a recipe so you can make it yourself! But every now and then, it's nice to have something that is already made.We love that Grainful focuses on savory meals using Steel Cut Oatmeal. For our Gluten Free friends, this is a must to have in your freezer!

Simply follow the directions on the back of the box to heat this conveniently (and easily) in your microwave.

**PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY | Lorie’s Mississippi Kitchen**

MAPLE AND OAT BANANA ICE CREAM SANDWICHES

Via Lorie's Mississippi Kitchen

Ingredients:

4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup maple syrup
3 cups quick oats
1 1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts
5 medium very ripe bananas, peeled and cut into small chunks and completely frozen
5 teaspoons maple syrup

Directions:

Heat butter and 1/2 cup maple syrup in a small sauce pan, whisking until melted and smooth. Place the oats and walnuts in a large mixing bowl. Add the maple syrup mixture and mix to evenly coat.

Line two 8 x 8 inch square pans with foil letting foil hang over sides, then lightly spray with cooking spray. Divide the oat mixture between the two pans, pressing firmly and evenly into the bottom of the pan. Freeze until very firm, about 3-4 hours in deep freeze.

Place the bananas in a food processor with 5 teaspoons maple syrup and process until smooth and creamy.

Immediately spread the banana ice cream evenly over one frozen oat layer. Carefully lift the other frozen oat layer out of the pan by using the foil, then peel the foil off and place on top of the ice cream, pressing down slightly. Freeze until firm. Remove from pan using the foil to lift it out, then cut into bars quickly.

Tip: Peel very ripe bananas and freeze them on a baking sheet that has been lightly sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. When they are frozen they go into a ziplock bag to store in the freezer for smoothies or ice cream.