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Almond Butter & Chocolate Granola Bars

March 21, 2014 by heather 1 Comment

Almond Butter & Chocolate Granola Bars

In the past, I’ve bought granola bars only to get them home, try them and think ‘I can do better.’ Most store bought granola bars are packed with high fructose corn syrup, loads of preservatives and a bunch of stuff I can’t even pronounce. I found lots of recipes online that used butter and I… 

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Filed Under: Desserts, Snacks Tagged With: almond butter, chocolate, coconut oil, featured, flax meal, flax seeds, granola bar, kid friendly, lunch box friendly, oats

The Grain Guide

December 27, 2013 by heather Leave a Comment

The Grain Guide

Whole grains. We all know they are good for you. But do you know exactly what whole grains are, how to prepare them, and how many different varieties there are? No? Well, never fear. I’m here to give you the lowdown. First of all, what exactly makes a grain whole?  To be considered a whole grain,… 

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Filed Under: Friday Favorites Tagged With: amino acids, barley, brown rice, bulgur, farro, featured, fiber, friday favorites, grain guide, health benefits of whole grains, how to use whole grains, kasha, oats, popcorn, protein, quinoa, types of whole grains, wheat, wheat berries, whole cornmeal, whole grain information, whole grains, wild rice

Cocoa Oat Truffles

September 6, 2013 by heather 3 Comments

Cocoa Oat Truffles

Healthy truffles? It’s true. These delicious little cocoa oat truffles are raw, vegan, contain no processed sweeteners (unless you dust them with powdered sugar) and are a perfect treat for when your sweet tooth is screaming at you. They also make a fantastic after school snack. Even better? They come together quickly. No cooking involved…. 

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Filed Under: Desserts Tagged With: chocolate, featured, no bake, oats, raw, truffles, under 20 minutes, vegan

Guilt Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

August 21, 2012 by heather 2 Comments

Guilt Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Some days, you just want a cookie. To be honest, that’s pretty much every single day for me. Chocolate chip cookies, in particular, are my diet kryptonite. So generally, I don’t have them in the house. Too much of a temptation. The truth is, I really love to bake and I’d love to be one… 

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Filed Under: Desserts Tagged With: chickpeas, chocolate, chocolate chip, chocolate chip cookies, cookies, featured, fool your family into eating healthy, guilt free, guilt free cookies, healthy cookies, indulgence, oats, whole wheat

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