A natural sweetener that helps when cutting back on commercial sugar, it lets one wean off easier! Date Paste Ingredients: 1 pound pitted dates (weigh after pitting) 1½ cups boiling water Directions: Add dates and boiling water to a heat proof bowl, cover tightly, and let rest for 8 hours. Transfer dates and water to… Continue reading Date Paste: A Natural Sweetener
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Gluten Free Veggie Polenta Pizza
What I really loved about this recipe was how light it was in my stomach after eating. I love pizza, but after eating all the bread, it's nearly nap time! Veggie Polenta Pizza Ingredients: 4 cups water 1 cup polenta 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed ½ tsp ground turmeric ¼ tsp sea salt 1 Tbsp avocado… Continue reading Gluten Free Veggie Polenta Pizza
Double Chocolate Banana Bread Muffins
Somehow "muffin" sounds healthier than cupcake, no? Of course, if you need it more decadent, apply frosting liberally and call it a cupcake! Bonus? These are sweetened with maple syrup, and have lots of banana hidden in them. Double Chocolate Banana Bread Muffins Ingredients: 3 ripe bananas 2 large eggs 1 6-ounce cup plain yogurt… Continue reading Double Chocolate Banana Bread Muffins
Savory Sweet Potato Muffins
If you are making soup or stew, this is an easy muffin to pull together to serve on the side. It is so much easier than making biscuits - and the kids don't know Mama snuck in pumpkin! Savory Sweet Potato Muffins Ingredients: 1½ cups all-purpose flour ¾ cup rolled oats ¼ cup brown sugar,… Continue reading Savory Sweet Potato Muffins