We were going camping and I wanted to make sure that I’d have a special little snack, when everyone else was mawing down on s’mores. Bummer was, I actually had to share! Everyone loved them. They were soft and chewy. I like them so much better than my old high fat, high sugar, traditional flour…
Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler
Going strawberry picking this weekend? Well, roll up those sleeves and pick until you can’t pick any more (I am an addictive fruit picker, there, I have admitted my weakness)! Why?! Because you can freeze these beauties! This way you can have farm fresh berries all year long, even in the depths of depressing winter….
Coconut Almond Truffles
If you’re making your own almond milk, or other nut milks, you’ll be left with pulp. Don’t throw it away! It’s still filled with good stuff. You could try making this recipe with un-“milked” almonds, just be sure to soak them for about 8-10 hours to get a better consistency. The coconut topping could be…
Strawberry Kiwi Bananarama Sorbet
My kids are always wanting ice cream when it gets hot out. As an alternative to store bought ice cream, we often make our own using whole foods. They get to pick what goes in it, and that way, it becomes more fun. This is similar to a smoothie, but made thicker. It’s best eaten…
Quinoa Protein Bars: Vegan and Gluten Free
So you want a little post-workout snack? Maybe a healthy dessert option? This one has it all. I took a recipe from Shape Magazine and reworked it to be gluten/grain free, no added fat, and lower in sugar. This recipe is made using dates for the sugar component. Dates provide a natural form of sugar,…
