This shake is a delicious, nutritious treat that is really enjoyed by everyone in our household. The kid's love it and always ask for more! The shake gets its "malted" flavor, naturally, from Mesquite Powder. If you've never tried mesquite powder, you're in for a real treat ;). You can read more about mesquite powder in the … [Read more...]
Sweet Treat: Caramelized Plantains
Plantains are great. I love them "savory", fried in coconut oil, made into tostones (dipped in garlic olive oil or sour cream). But I also love them as a "sweet treat" or dessert as seen in this easy to make recipe that is sure to satisfy. You can dress them up for a simple dessert by topping with yogurt cheese or homemade … [Read more...]
Garlic & Herb Beet Chips
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These healthy beet chips are so good you will not want to put them down. Trust me, I am not a huge beet lover and I can't resist these beet chips. They are quite easy to make and you're sure to enjoy them! 3 medium fresh beets 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar (optional) 1/2 teaspoon … [Read more...]
Sweet & Tangy Dried Mango Slices
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Dried mangoes make a great snack. Unfortunately the dried mangoes you find in the store usually have added sulphur dioxide and are coated in sugar; sometimes they even have artificial colorings as well. The good news is that it is easy to dry your own, all you need is an inexpensive dehydrator. These homemade mango snacks … [Read more...]
Whole Wheat “Honey” Graham Crackers
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I've never had "homemade" graham crackers before, just the store-bought kind. And those were good, at least I thought so...but I stopped eating them a long time ago when I started my "healthy" lifestyle. Well long story short, these are by far better than any "boxed" variety of graham crackers you can find! AND they aren't … [Read more...]
