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…
Category: Snacks
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…
Valentine’s Day Treats
Here is a compilation of heart-shaped foods to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year. I don’t think I’m going to have time this year to bake any fancy treats for Valentine’s Day this weekend, because I’ll be on a romantic getaway with my husband instead! The only thing I’ve made so far has been a…
Fruit and Nut Bars with Quinoa
This bar is packed full of nutritious ingredients including pecans, cranberries and crunchy raw quinoa. 1 cup rolled oats1/4 cup uncooked quinoa1/4 cup pumpkin seeds1/4 cup oat bran1/2 cup pecans1/3 cup raisins1/3 cup cranberries1/3 cup dates1 banana1/3 cup almond butter1/3 cup honey Place oats, quinoa, pumpkin seeds, oat bran, pecans, raisins, cranberries and dates in a food processor and…
Spicy Cranberry Raisin Scones
Fill your home with the festive aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg when you bake these lovely scones. 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 4 tsp baking powder 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/3 cup cold butter 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1 egg 2/3…
Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread Meltaways
Melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies with toffee bits, dipped in chocolate. 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup icing sugar 2 tsp vanilla 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour1/2 cup corn starch 3/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup toffee Bits1 cup chocolate melting wafers (or chocolate chips) Preheat oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Line cookie sheets with parchment…
Rolo Cookies
A sinfully delicious brownie-like cookie with an irresistible rolo center. 2 1/2 cups flour 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup butter (softened) 2 tsp vanilla 2 eggs 5 packages of Rolos 1/4 cup granulated sugar In a small bowl, combine flour, cocoa and baking…
Peanut Butter Gingersnaps
Combining two great flavours into one incredible cookie. 3/4c all-purpose flour 1/3 c whole-wheat flour 1 tsp baking soda 3 tsp ground cinnamon (divided) 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp ground allspice 1/4 c granulated sugar 1/3 c light peanut butter 3 tbsp butter, softened 1 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 tbsp molasses 1 tsp…
Sugar Cookies
Start your Christmas baking with these soft and buttery sugar cookies. 2/3 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups all-purpose flour Powdered Sugar Icing (optional) Decorative sprinkles and/or small candies (optional) Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a…
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…
Food and Whine 