Dates, walnuts (or almonds, I made two versions for this post), and 100% cocoa powder. That’s it! Put all three ingredients in a food processor and whirl until mixture comes together. Roll into bite size pieces and enjoy! Make extra because these freeze well for a grab and go breakfast or snack. Plus, these sweet,…
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Sweet Potato Toasts with Cashew Cream, Dates and Cinnamon
Sweet potato toasts are a nutrient packed alternative to regular toast. Oblong slices of sweet potato are roasted in the oven (just until tender), cooled then toasted in the toaster when ready to eat. Top them with anything you would put on your toast; almond butter, avocado slices, eggs, or smoked salmon. For this recipe,…
Morning Glory Oat Bran Muffins
If you’re eating muffins for breakfast, they should be hearty enough to sustain you throughout your morning, Most muffins are nothing more than a glorified cupcake but not these muffins. Packed with fiber-rich whole grains, golden raisins, shredded carrots and chopped apples, these are deliciously healthy “start your morning off right” kind of muffins. This…
Bean and Veggie Dip
Hummus is not the only bean dip in town. It’s time to think outside of the hummus box and start making your own bean dips at home. Use any type of bean to make a dip; kidney, cannelini, garbanzo, or black beans and you can use canned or cooked from dried. Just pour them into…
Peanut Butter, Chocolate Chip, (and bean) Energy Bites
This recipe was sent to me by a friend and I was pleasantly surprised by these little bites. I knew the peanut butter and chocolate chips would be delicious but I wasn’t sure about the addition of beans. The beans add creaminess, texture and of course, essential nutrients and fiber but thankfully you can’t detect…
5 Minute Blistered Shishito Peppers
These little sweet peppers are dynamite when they’re flash sauteed! The skins are tender with seeds almost non-existent so you can pop the whole thing in your mouth. If you have a garden, grow them. Just a few plants produce a peck of peppers (I’m not really sure what a peck is but the point…
A Creamy, Satisfying Treat
Icelandic Provisions skyr (somewhat like Greek yogurt) is made using the milk from the oldest and largest dairy in Iceland. What makes it different, is that unlike Greek yogurt which is drained, it gets it’s thick, creamy texture from a special mix of live cultures unique to skyr. Skyr is high in protein (15 grams…
Mediterranean Cranberry Bean Dip
Getting a little tired of hummus? I know I am so here’s a solution. Bean dips. By using any variety of beans and seasonings, you can create an endless array of dips and spreads. I used cranberry beans in this recipe (thanks to Bob’s Red Mill for sending me samples to try) but any cooked or…
Popped Sorghum
Popped sorghum is a popular treat in India. These cute little puffs of whole grain are high in fiber and protein and a fun alternative to traditional popcorn. Sorghum is a gluten-free whole grain with a hearty, chewy texture. It can also be cooked, like rice, and used in pilafs, soups and salads. You can…
Siggi’s Chocolate and Peanut Protein Bites Featured in Food and Nutrition Magazine
I’m excited to announce that my version of Siggi’s protein bites was highlighted in the March/April issue of Food and Nutrition Magazine. I thought some of the ingredients in the original version were expensive and once purchased, may sit in your pantry. I substituted nutritious ingredients like peanuts instead of cashews (peanuts are higher in…
Judy Matusky, RDN, LDN 