These healthy cookies are a great way to use up leftover oatmeal and overripe bananas. If you like peanut-butter and banana sandwiches, you’ll love these! 1 cup cooked oatmeal1 mashed overripe banana1 egg1/4 cup peanut butter2 tbsp honey1 cup whole wheat flour1 tsp baking powder3/4 cup chopped dates In a large bowl, combine oatmeal, banana,…
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Peanut Butter and Banana Bites
Banana slices and peanut butter and dipped in pancake batter. Make them for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. 1 banana1/4 cup peanut butter (more or less)1 cup whole wheat flour2 tsp baking powder1 cup milk or buttermilk1 egg, lightly beatencooking spray In a medium bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Make a well and add mik…
Fruit-filled Mini Cereal Bars
Small cereal bars made with wholesome natural ingredients and a lot less sugar and fat than the commercial variety bars. Filling: 3/4 cup dates 3/4 cup blueberries 3/4 cup strawberries 1/3 cup water or juice Dough: 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted butter 1 cup applesauce 1/4 cup honey 1 cup quick oats 2 cups flour (all-purpose, whole wheat or mixture)…
Pineapple Carrot Cake
A moist and delicious carrot cake with no added sugar. 1 cup pitted dates 1 cup unsweetened apple juice1 cup raisins 1/4 cup butter 1 cups whole wheat flour 1 cup all-purpose flour2 tbsp flaxseed meal1 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp nutmeg1 tsp. baking soda 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 1 cup unsweetened crushed pineapple 1 cup unsweetened…
Apricot Orange Squares
Chewy, tangy squares that are full of fibre and have no added sugar. They’re an amazing healthy snack. 1 cup chopped dried apricots3/4 cup unsweetened orange juice1 1/2 cups quick oats1/4 cups whole wheat flour1 tbsp flaxseed meal1/2 cup sliced almonds1/2 tsp salt1/4 cup unsweetened orange juice1 1/2 cups shredded apple (leave peels on for more fibre)…
Soft Oatmeal and Banana Breakfast Cookies
Use up your leftover oatmeal to make these healthy muffin-like cookies. They’re the perfect thing to grab for a nutritious breakfast when you’re in a hurry. Printable Recipe 2 cups cooked oatmeal2 mashed ripe bananas2 tbsp margarine1 egg, slightly beaten1 tsp vanilla1/2 cup raisins and/or chopped dry apricots1 cup whole wheat flour1 tsp baking powder1…
Apple and Yam Muffins
Yams, apples and raisins provide the sweetness for these delicious and moist sugar-free muffins. Printable Recipe 1 1/2 cups cooked mashed yams (or orange sweet potatoes) 1 apple, grated 2 cups flour 1 tbsp flaxseed meal 1 tbsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 cup raisins 2 eggs 3/4 cup unsweetened apple juice Preheat…
Apple Pineapple Crisp
Here’s a healthy fruit crisp recipe with no added sugar, flour, or fat. It’s like a warm fruit salad with oatmeal topping, perfect for breakfast or a light dessert. Printable Recipe 3 medium apples 1 can of pineapple tidbits, drained1/2 cup quick oats1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp cinnamon1 mashed banana Preheat the oven to 375 degrees….
Tropical Mini-Muffins
Sweet and moist bite-sized muffins made with tropical fruits. You won’t believe these have no added sugar or fat! Printable Recipe 1 cup dried mango slices 1 1/2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice 2 ripe bananas 1 egg 1 cup flour 1/2 cup oat bran 1 tbsp flaxseed meal 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda coconut…
Healthy Date Brownies
These brownies were inspired by my earlier recipe for Apple Date Bars. Like those bars, they are sweetened only by the dates and apple juice. There has been no refined sugar added. Made with wheatgerm and flaxseed meal, they are the perfect healthy snack disguised as a tasty treat. 1 cup pitted dates1 cup unsweetened apple…
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