Carrot Cake Muffins

Carrot cake muffins are easy and so delicious! These are healthy and satisfying enough to eat for breakfast, especially when topped with my favorite non-dairy cream cheese.  Follow Your Heart brand non-dairy cream cheese is delicious enough that you won't miss the conventional version.  The recipe contains only honey and no refined sugars which should make any mom or baker happy. As always, use organic ingredients when possible. These muffins are gluten-free, dairy-free, and contain zero refined sugar. Ingredients 2 cups almond flour 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon gluten-free baking powder ¼ cup honey 3 eggs at room temperature 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 11/2 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon lemon zest ½ teaspoon nutmeg ½ cup unsweetened applesauce 1 cup shredded carrot 1 large carrot ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut ¼ cup raisins ¼ cup chopped…

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Broccoli Cauliflower and Apple Salad Recipe

This Broccoli Cauliflower and Apple Salad is a light healthy salad for a picnic or summer holiday event. This recipe contains all raw vegetables and is nutrient dense. As always, use organic. You are worth it. Ingredients 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced 1 1/2 cups of chopped broccoli 1 1/2 cups of chopped cauliflower 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup raisins 1 medium gala apple chopped Dressing 2 Tablespoons of sugar, I used coconut palm sugar 2 Tablespoons of red wine vinegar 1-2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 Tablespoon Walnut oil (or olive oil) 1/4 cup Vegenaise 1/4 tsp pink Himalayan salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp ground…

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California Waldorf Salad

California Waldorf Salad This salad is a low-fat, dairy-free alternative to the traditional recipe and is a fantastic starter for any meal. It is quite refreshing and has the right amount of crunchy, tangy, sweet quality to appeal to anyone's palette. The walnuts in this recipe are rich in omega-3 fatty acids – key to many functioning tissues within the body as well as integral to the prevention of heart disease and stroke. Ingredients Makes about 6 1-cup servings 2 crisp, tangy apples (Fuji, Winesap, Granny Smith, or similar) 1 large carrot, julienned or grated 1/2 cup raisins 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1/3 cup Tofu Mayo or other low-fat, dairy-…

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