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Spicy Tuesday – Pumpkin Granola Bars – Pumpkin Pie Spice
In anticipation of Thursday’s National Granola Bar Day – we’re offering up an easy recipe that everyone can make and enjoy! Often, granola bars are filled with sugar and other things that we just don’t want to eat. This one uses maple syrup and just a bit of brown...
Friday Four – Mmmmm Coconut Almond Muffins – 010121
Coconut Almond Muffins 1 Cup NATURAL Almond Butter 2 Medium Bananas (The riper, the better)2 Large Eggs1 Tsp Vanilla½ Tsp Baking Soda1 Tsp Apple Cider VinegarTopping: Unsweetened Coconut Chips or Flakes Step One Preheat oven to 400 F. Mix the nut butter and bananas...
Friday Four – Apple and Toasted Pecan Cake with Sea Salt Caramel Sauce – 121820
No. 1 : Quick RecipeApple and Toasted Pecan Cake with Sea Salt Caramel Sauce 1 ¼ Cups Raw Sugar2/3 Cup Neutral Oil, like Avocado or Grapeseed1/3 Cup Applesauce2 Large Eggs2 Large Egg Whites2 Tsp Vanilla Extract½ Cup Whole Wheat Flour1 ½ Cups All Purpose Flour1 ¼ Tsp...
Spicy Tuesday – EASY Pumpkin Pie – Cinnamon
It’s only a few days before the BIG day and if you are still thinking about running by the store and picking up a pie for Thanksgiving dessert…don’t do it! This pie is SO easy that you can whip it up in a matter of minutes. Purchase a pie crust at the store – or this...
Spicy Tuesday – Honey Cinnamon Muffins – Cinnamon
The smell of cinnamon wafting from the oven is sure sign that holiday celebrations are just around the corner! This easy muffin recipe is a way to share a treat that’s great to dunk into a cup of coffee or tea for breakfast, and a perfect picker-upper at tea time. The...
Friday Four – Moist and Easy Sicilian Olive Oil Cake – 091120
No. 1 : Quick RecipeSicilian Olive Oil Cake 3 Large Eggs ¾ Cup Raw Sugar ½ Cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil ½ Cup Almond or Oat Milk 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract ½ Tsp Almond Extract 1 ½ Cups Whole Wheat Pastry Flour 1 ½ Tsp Baking Powder ½ Tsp Fine Sea Salt Powdered Sugar and...
Friday Four – Summer Peach and Berry Crumble – 080720
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Summer Peach and Berry Crumble 4 TB Unsalted Butter ¼ Cup Coconut Sugar plus 2 TB, divided 1 ¼ Cup Whole Wheat Flour, divided ½ Cup Finely Chopped Nuts (your choice), toasted 1 Lb Ripe Peaches, peeled and cut into slices 1 Lb Berries, coarsely...
Friday Four – Summer Berry and Fruit Personal Cheesecakes – 060520
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Berry and Fruit Personal Cheesecakes 3 Cups Berries or Fresh Fruit, sliced 1 TB Orange Zest 2 (8 oz) Packages Neufchatel OR Light Cream Cheese, softened 3 TB Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt 3 TB Fine Raw Sugar (Demedera or Turbinado Sugar) ¼ tsp Fine...