I’d like to introduce you all to Holy Crap cereal. Yes, that’s right, it’s actually called Holy Crap. I just couldn’t resist trying a cereal with that name, could you? This delicious stuff is gluten free, lactose free, sugar free and nut free. It’s made up of chia, hemp hearts, buckwheat, dried fruit and cinnamon. You don’t need…
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Homemade Graham Crackers
Sometimes there’s nothing more satisfying than making something at home that you would normally buy in a package, especially when it tastes just as good, if not better. The great thing about making food from scratch is that you can make it so much healthier. These graham crackers have no refined sugar, very little oil,…
Maple Pecan Granola Bars
Sweet maple syrup and crunchy pecans are a lovely combination in these healthy granola bars. 3 cups rolled oats 1/4 cup ground flaxseed 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1 mashed banana 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup honey 1 tsp maple extract Combine oats, flax, raisins and pecans in…
Avocado Chocolate Pudding
Here’s a great new way to enjoy avocado: in pudding form! This is a creamy chocolate pudding made with avocado and sweetened with dates and maple syrup. 1/4 c chopped dates1/4 c water 1/4 c pure maple syrup 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract1 ripe avocado 1/4 c + 2 tbsp cocoa powder In a small saucepan, heat water and…
Coconut Banana ‘Ice Cream’
A clean eating dessert made with frozen bananas and coconut milk. It tastes so good you won’t believe it’s good for you too! 5 large bananas1 can light coconut milk Peel and slice bananas. Freeze them overnight. In a food processor or blender, blend together the frozen bananas and coconut milk until smooth. Serve immediately. This…
Apple Chips
A healthy snack that kids and grown-ups will love. 4 Gala apples Slice apples very thinly. You can peel and core them if you like but I didn’t. I placed my apples whole through a food processor with the slicer attachment. Line 2 baking sheet parchment paper and arrange apples on paper. Or line with aluminum…
Vanilla Cinnamon Almond Pecan Butter
A sweet and salty spread with nuts, dates and spices. This recipe comes from All Ways Nutritious, a wonderful and informative blog by a holistic nutritionist with a lot of really tasty and healthy food ideas. Click here to check out her post on this delicious nut spread. This is how I made it: 1 cup almonds,…
Homemade Energy Bars
Sweet and chewy Lara-type bars made with simple raw ingredients. These ones are made with dates, almonds and a hint of cocoa. 1/2 cup dates1/3 cup almonds2 tsp cocoa powder Place dates in a food processor and pulse until they form a paste. Set them aside. Place nuts in the food processor and pulse until finely…
Date Sauce
Make your own natural sweetener without refined sugar. 2 cups pitted dried dates2 cups water or unsweetened apple-juice1 tbsp lemon juice Combine ingredients in a saucepan and heat over medium-high heat until boiling. Turn heat to low and simmer covered for 15 minutes. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth, adding more water if necessary to reach desired consistency….
Granola Balls
These tasty snacks require no baking, so they’re super easy to make and they’re good for you too. 1 ripe banana1 cup dates1 cup granola (I used my applesauce granola)1/2 cup puffed rice In a blender or food processor, blend banana and dates. In a mixing bowl, combine date mixture with granola and puffed rice. Form into…
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