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Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:April 5, 2020
Post category:Healthy Living

Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge These jewels are dairy-free, gluten-free and there is no added sugar. I love these for a sweet craving with adding sugar to my diet. The Sync Chocolate powder contains no added sugars, is gluten-free and vegan. As always, use organic ingredients! You are worth it. 1/2 c all-natural almond butter or peanut butter 5 pitted Medjool dates 1 scoop Modere Sync Chocolate Powder (or your favorite plant-based shake) Process all ingredients in a Vitamix or food processor. If your dates are a bit hard, you can soak them in hot water for 5 minutes and drain the water before using. If the mix is…

Almond Cookie Recipe – Gluten Free, Sugar Free, Dairy Free

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:June 26, 2018
Post category:Healthy Recipes

After completing a food intolerance test, I learned I was intolerant to all sugars (honey, agave, etc) and dairy so I needed to find substitutes. My goal was to go sugar free for 4-6 months and at about month three, I wanted cookies! I found a recipe, made a few modifications and finally came up with this! Like pure stevia sweetener, the monk fruit sweetener is highly concentrated so a little goes a long way. The key is using pure monk fruit to elminate fillers. My favorite is pure organic monk fruit sweetener from Julian Bakery. Ingredients: 1 cup of Almond Flour 1/2 tsp Organic Pure Monk Fruit…

Basil Pesto with Cashews

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:August 24, 2013
Post category:Healthy Recipes

Basil Pesto with Cashews. It's vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free. According to WebMD, basil has numerous health benefits. So Basil Pesto with cashews is a perfect addition as a complement to a salad or get-together appetizer. Basil is a powerful antioxidant Basil contains antioxidants such as lutein, zeaxanthin, beta-carotene, and beta-cryptoxanthin. Many of basil’s health benefits come not only from these antioxidants but from its essential oils. Basil is simple to grow inside or out. Growing indoors is one way to enjoy it all year long. Garlic is a Superfood Of course, garlic is a powerhouse antioxidant as well as antiviral, antibacterial food. I always recommend buying organic when…

Coconut Cacao Snowballs

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:February 27, 2013
Post category:Healthy Recipes

Coconut Cacao Snowballs These make a wonderful sweet treat for those needing an energy boost or a sweet fix plus they are so good for you. The benefits of this snacks powerhouse ingredients are featured below. Ingredients: 1 cup raw almonds (soaked preferably) 12 pitted medjool dates 1/4 cup cacao nibs 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1/4 cup +2 tablespoons shredded unsweetened coconut 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/8 cup Chia seeds Preparation: Set aside the 2 tablespoons shredded coconut in a small plate. Place all ingredients into food processor or Vitamix and blend for 1 to 2 min., until the mixture becomes similar to very fine sticky pebbles.…

Healthy Turkey Black Bean Soup

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:November 26, 2011
Post category:Healthy Recipes

Thanksgiving Recipes: Turkey Black Bean Soup What to do with leftover turkey? This is my favorite recipe and it is so easy. Another delicious idea is to add a scoop of leftover mashed potatoes or my gluten-free cornbread stuffing when serving. My favorite is the stuffing! Ingredients: 1 can diced tomatoes 1 can tomato sauce 2 cups of cubed cooked turkey 1 can black beans or 2 cups cooked 16 ounces of low sodium vegetable or chicken broth 1 onion chopped 2-4 cloves of garlic minced 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped carrots 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp cumin ½ tsp cayenne pepper (add more or less to…

Thanksgiving Recipes: Pumpkin Pudding

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:November 19, 2011
Post category:Healthy Recipes

With so many healthy options available, Thanksgiving can be enjoyed guilt and gluten-free. Pumpkin is a great source of fiber and nutrition so don’t pass it up, just pass on the crust! Ingredients: 1 (15-ounce) can pureed pumpkin 1 2/3 cup non-GMO soy or coconut milk 3 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder 1 tablespoons molasses 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt Walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional for topping) Transfer the mixture except for the nuts to a medium-sized saucepan and place over medium to low heat. Allow the mixture to simmer over medium-low heat until thickened, which will be about 5-10…

Roasted Edamame Salad

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:December 31, 2010
Post category:Healthy Recipes

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Roasted Edamame Salad Serves 4 Ingredients: 12-16 ounces fresh or frozen shelled edamame (soybean), non GMO or organic 1/2 cup fresh organic corn kernels 1/4 cup finely diced scallion or green onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 3/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup chopped fresh tomato 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar Preparation: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the edamame, corn, scallion, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper into a 13 by 9 pan and stir to combine. Place on the middle rack of the oven and roast for…

Summer Squash and White Beans

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:December 7, 2009
Post category:Healthy Recipes

Wondering what to do with an excess of summer vegetables--zucchini, summer squash, fresh tomatoes? Summer squash and white beans saute is the perfect solution. Protein-rich white beans and summer squash make for a delicious and hearty dish. This sauté is endlessly versatile and works well with eggplant, peppers, or corn. Ingredients (use organic when possible) 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 medium onion, halved and sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced 1 medium yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise and sliced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano, or 1 teaspoon dried 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 15- or 19-ounce can cannellini…