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...]
Homemade Roasted Peanut Butter *
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The peanut is the only roasted nut(s) I will eat, and I usually only do so in peanut butter form (see Healthy Foods Gone Bad - Part 2 for more info on why). This homemade peanut butter is easy to make and tastes soooo delicious... not to mention it's quite frugal and economical :) Who doesn't like to save … [Read more...]
Simple Guacamole Dip *
This is guacamole dip is quick and easy to make. It's perfect to make for a fast, yet satisfying snack. Forget the chips, and instead go for the healthier option...cut up veggies. Sweet bell peppers are great in this dip, and the avocado gives you a boost of healthy fat. 1 large, ripe avocado 3 to 4 Tablespoons … [Read more...]
Spicy Pumpkin Butter *
This spicy pumpkin butter is great spread on toast with butter or mixed into plain yogurt.....and I'm sure there are so many other ways to enjoy it too :) Place the pumpkin butter in a decorative jar and give away as a gifts for the holidays. If you are not on a sugar-restricted diet (such as the Maximized Living Advanced … [Read more...]
