This granola is something you can feel good about eating and letting your kids eat as well. It is great as a breakfast cereal with some raw milk and as a topping for yogurt as well. The oats and rye flakes are "soaked overnight", making them more easily digestible and unlocking vital nutrients. You can read more about … [Read more...]
“Coconut-Cream” Date Snack Bars
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These little snack bars are made of all-natural ingredients with no sugar added. Yet they are wonderfully sweet and satisfying and make for a great little snack when you're on the go. With how naturally sweet they are, you could definitely have them as an after-dinner treat as well. 8 ounces dried Medjool dates, … [Read more...]
Creamy White-Bean Chicken Chili *
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This chili is different from your everyday chili recipe for sure. But it is so good, you will be putting it on your list to make again and again. Everyone from kids to adults will love this dish and ask for more. And the great thing is that it is quick & easy to prepare. For an extra richness and creaminess add the … [Read more...]
Orange-Glazed Cranberry Pecan Bread
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These mini-loaves of orange-glazed cranberry bread make terrific gifts during the holidays. They look so pretty and shiny from the glaze on top and they taste so wonderful that the lucky recipient won't even realize how healthy they are ;) This recipe should make 4 to 5 mini-loaves, depending on the size of your pans and … [Read more...]
Baked Oatmeal Squares
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These baked oatmeal squares are easy to make, and can be topped or filled with any fruit you like. When serving these, for an extra special touch - top each square with a pat of real butter and a light drizzle of maple syrup. 2 cups, uncooked, thick-rolled oats 2 Tablespoons spelt, whole wheat, OR buckwheat flour … [Read more...]
Green Chili-Chicken & Rice Casserole
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This green-chili casserole is a complete meal all wrapped into one, just serve with a side salad if you wish. The casserole is easy to throw together and can be made ahead a day or two in advance.. Simply place the unbaked casserole, covered, in the refrigerator. When ready to bake, uncover and place in the oven as it … [Read more...]
Banana-Chocolate Chip-Nut Muffins
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These muffins make great little 'special' treats for kids (or the kid in all of us :)). Use at least 60% cacao chocolate chips (70% is even better) as they have much less refined sugar. You can even omit the chips all-together and add more nuts and/or raisins, or even dried apricots are great as well. You really can change … [Read more...]
Ginger-Almond Cookies
These grain-free cookies are great with a cold glass of milk or a hot cup of tea. I love them, as well as do my children. Rolling the cookies in maple sugar (or rapadura) before baking gives them an extra crunchiness on the outside...not to mention just adds that special festive touch. Great for the holidays! The cookies … [Read more...]
Ambrosia Coconut Fruit Salad
This ambrosia fruit salad is made with creamy coconut milk instead of mayonnaise. It would be a welcome addition to any party or potluck...and a healthy one too :) Feel free to use any combination of fruit that you like in this salad, fresh or canned (no sugar added/drained well). Try halved grapes, sliced/chopped apple, … [Read more...]
Whole-Grain Oatmeal Raisin Muffins
These whole-grain oatmeal raisin muffins are reminiscent of an oatmeal cookie. They are deliciously soft and delicate with a touch of spice, made with whole grains, and sweetened with honey. The muffins benefit from and overnight soaking, which in-turn will benefit you and your family’s health. To read more about soaking … [Read more...]
