Salmon Bites

Looking for an easy way to get your toddler (or husband) to enjoy some salmon? This is a wonderful spin on a childhood favorite which uses two incredibly healthy foods...salmon and coconut oil. I think we all know by now that salmon is loaded with omega 3 fatty acids which are essential for your little tot's growing brain. Salmon is also a good source of protein and calcium, two other ingredients that are wonderful for you and your children. And don't even get me started on coconut oil! Along with being a great fat source, coconut oil has anti-fungal properties making it good for your digestion and also good for weight maintenance.  I use coconut oil for everything...in the kitchen, for Caleb's diaper rashes (from a separate bottle of course), to take off my eye makeup, face lotion, etc. Also, if you buy the unrefined coconut oil, the taste is just incredible!

The original recipe comes from weelicious (http://weelicious.com/2010/03/23/salmon-bites/), but I made a few adjustments to make it egg and wheat free. The coconut oil substitutes for the egg and the oat flour for the breadcrumbs. I added the lime zest to make the flavor match the coconut. My husband won't go near a traditional fish stick, but these salmon bites he ate with no problem at all! The avocado dipping sauce is also her recipe and goes a long way if you're still having trouble getting your kids to eat them. What's more fun than a bright green sauce!?

Salmon Bites
16 ounces salmon steak, skinless
1/3 cup oat flour (run 1/3 cup oats through a food processor a couple of times to grind it into flour)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. lime zest
1/2 cup coconut oil

Preheat oven to 450. Place oat flour in a bowl and season with salt, pepper, and lime zest. Place coconut oil in a separate bowl. Cut up salmon, dip in oil and then coat with the oat flour. Bake at 450 for 10-12 minutes.

Avocado Yogurt Dip
1 ripe avocado, pitted
1/4 cup whole milk plain yogurt
2 tsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. salt

Place in the ingredients in a food processor and puree. Serve right away.