Chocolate hazelnut spread is easy to make at home and tastes far better than the common store-bought variety (Nutella®). What's more is that you can avoid the excess sugar and other ingredients that you don't need. Let's take a look at those ingredients, found on the Nutella® website -- sugar, palm oil, hazelnuts, cocoa, … [Read more...]
Better Than Gatorade: Coconut Water
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When you need something refreshing to drink why not choose the original sports drink! Coconut water is one of nature's healthiest beverages, but what are the real health benefits? This "juice" of the young green coconut has been enjoyed for centuries by the many peoples of tropical islands and Latin American … [Read more...]
Peach Sherbet
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This homemade peach sherbet is just bursting with peach flavor. It is definitely on the top of my list of peach yumminess and very refreshing on a hot summers day. But sadly I am all out of the wonderful Texas Peaches I bought a week ago. Must--go--get--some--more... (You may omit the vodka in this recipe, but the amount … [Read more...]
Healthy Peanut-Butter Balls (Buckeyes) *
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These peanut-butter balls are indeed a healthy treat, especially for those avoiding or limiting their sugar intake. They are very filling due to the high-fiber content of the coconut flour. When coated in chocolate they are even more scrumptious and harder to resist. 2/3 cup homemade or natural peanut butter, smooth … [Read more...]
Berry-Vanilla Creamy Yogurt Pops *
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These creamy yogurt pops are a treat, especially on those hot summer days when you need something refreshing. Adults and kids of all ages love these healthy frozen yogurt popsicles. You can feel good about giving them something that's "good" for them...they are a delicious sugar-free and grain-free treat. You can make … [Read more...]
