Joy Bauer Recipes Food Network

ORANGE-CHAMOMILE BLONDIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8-inch square pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• Place the chickpeas, almond butter, honey, vanilla, chamomile, orange zest, canola oil, salt, baking powder and baking soda in a food processor or blender and process until the batter is smooth and creamy. Fold in the chocolate chips and optional pecans (the batter should be thick). Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread into the corners with a spatula.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the edges are a tiny bit brown. Let the blondies cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes before slicing.
• Note: You can enjoy these delicious treats immediately--they're like a warm and gooey cross between brownies and cookie dough! Or, let them firm in the pan (on the counter or in the fridge) a few hours or overnight, for a more traditional chewy blondie texture.

CHERRY SLUSHIE

Steps:

• Puree the cherries, sparkling water, pineapple and ice cubes in a blender until smooth. Pour into glasses.

FROZEN HOT CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• Combine the evaporated milk, chocolate syrup, vanilla and ice cubes in a blender and blend until completely smooth. Pour into glasses and garnish with a dollop of whipped topping or a sprinkling of chocolate shavings if desired.

LENTIL BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mist an 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
• Add dry lentils and 1 cup water to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer until lentils are tender and most of the liquid is gone, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Add oats, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt to a food processor. Pulse until a fine flour forms and the oats are completely smooth.
• Add cooked lentils (and any leftover liquid), applesauce, honey, almond butter, vanilla and egg and process until a smooth batter forms. Using a spoon, fold in at least 1 cup of the chocolate chips.
• Pour the batter in the prepared baking dish and even out the top using a spatula. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over the top. Bake for about 25 minutes. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

PINA COLADA

Steps:

• Add the pineapple chunks, coconut milk, rum, shredded coconut, coconut extract and ice cubes to a blender and process until smooth and creamy. Pour into glasses and garnish each with a pineapple wedge.

BUTTERMILK RANCH DIP (JOY BAUER)

Steps:

• Combine ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine.
• Alternatively, place all ingredients in a jar, with a tight fitting lid, and shake.