AVOCADO SOUP (RAW)

AVOCADO SOUP (RAW)

by | Apr 19, 2021 | healthy snacks, recipes

3 Tbsp. Sesame Oil 3 Stalks Celery 1/2 Fresh Parsley 2-3 Cloves Garlic 1 Avocado 1 Thumb size Ginger Root 1/2 tsp Stevia or 4 dates 1/4 cup Lemon Juice 1 Tbsp Braggs Aminos (optional) Water ———————- 1 Parsnip 1 Carrot 1 pinch of Cayenne (optional) 1/4 Scallions Fresh dill Water For Stock: In a high-speed blender combine: sesame oil, celery, parsley, garlic, 1/2 avocado, ginger, dates or stevia, lemon juice, Braggs and water. Pour in a soup dish. Next: 1. Shred carrots and parsnip and add to broth. 2. Cut 1/2 avocado in small chunks and also add to the broth. 3. Add a pinch of Cayenne to broth. 4. Sprinkle dill and chopped scallions into broth. Variations: Substitute red pepper for parsnip, cilantro, basil and mint for dill. May replace lemon juice with lime juice, and add hot peppers or cayenne for Thai flavour. Add curry for another variation. Add Sun warrior protein for increased protein Enjoy. Adopted from Hippocrates Healing Institute.
NO-BAKE CRANBERRY CHOCOLATE ENERGY BARS

NO-BAKE CRANBERRY CHOCOLATE ENERGY BARS

by | Apr 19, 2021 | healthy snacks, recipes

Ingredients:

3/4 cup pitted dates
1/4 cup almond butter
1TBSP coconut oil
1 cup almonds, finely chopped

1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cup sprouted gluten free rolled oats
1/4 cup dried unsweetened cranberries
1/4 cup chopped bittersweet chocolate

Instructions:

1. In the food processor, pulse the dates until finely chopped
-it should look like a dough consistency. You may also finely chop dates by hand.
2. Add the dates to the bowl, along with the almonds, oats, cranberries and chocolate. Set aside.
3. Meanwhile, heat almond butter over low heat, along with the vanilla extract and coconut oil.
4. When oil is melted, stir to combine, then add to the date mixture and mix well.
5. Line 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper and transfer the mixture into the baking dish. Pack down firmly, cover, and chill in freezer for 15 minutes.
6. Slice into 12 bars. You may wrap them individually and store at room temperature, wherever you need a snack.

Chocolate Cookies (raw)

Chocolate Cookies (raw)

by | Oct 17, 2020 | healthy snacks, recipes

1 cup almonds

1 and 1/2 cup cashews

12 dates

2 Tbsp coconut nectar

2Tbsp coconut oil

1Tbsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup cacao powder

1pinch sea salt

 

  1. Process almonds and cashews in a food processor until they almost resembles flour like consistency (more or less.)

Add dates, coconut nectar, coconut oil, vanilla extract and process again until dough like.

  1. Add cacao powder and salt and process again.

 Form cookies to a shape of your choice

HEALTHY SNACK IDEAS FOR CHILDREN

HEALTHY SNACK IDEAS FOR CHILDREN

by | Oct 8, 2020 | healthy snacks

Healthy Snack Ideas for children
Mid-morning and mid-afternoon are likely snack times- times your child will need refuelling in order to continue being attentive in school or active on the playing field. In keeping with your wholesome meal offerings, prepare snacks that are nutritious and based on grains, fruits, vegetables, and small amounts of protein. Avoid highly refined, sugar-laden foods that don’t provide necessary nutrients.
The following are some ideas for healthful snacks to offer your child.

⎫ Almond butter and celery
⎫ Vegetables and onion dip
⎫ Almond butter
⎫ Vegan “TOONA” wrapped in a whole wheat or corn tortilla ( ask me for a recipe)
⎫ Rice pudding, chia pudding, healthy vegan yogurt ( see my recipes )
⎫ Ezekhiel or spelt bread with sesame seed butter or other nut butters
⎫ Rice cakes with or almond butter and home made apple sauce
⎫ Millet or rice toast with nut butters
⎫ Almond cheese or Walnut hummus with celery, carrots, cucumbers
⎫ Healthy vegan yogurt (coconut is available) with fresh fruit and nuts
⎫ Baked apples with cinnamon
⎫ Carrot sticks with hummas
⎫ Fruit sticks or fruit kabobs
⎫ Organic !!!Corn on the cob only
⎫ Mini pizzas (spelt pita dough topped with tomato sauce, vegetables, and Daiya vegan cheese)
⎫ Cookies made with honey, maple syrup, or coconut nectar, vegan truffles
⎫ Smoothies (vegetable or fruit smoothie),
⎫ Organic home made carrot and apple juice or green juice
⎫ Fruit freezes (fruit, ice, and a dab of honey, mixed in a blender)
⎫ Homemade applesauce and nuts
⎫ Almond butter on small slices of fruit
⎫ Hummus and raw crackers ( you may get them Health Food Stores )
⎫ Dry fruits, raisins, cranberries, black currents,
⎫ Nuts : almonds, pecans, brazil, walnuts pistachio- all raw and previously soaked.