Sweet Treat

Coconut Bark…yum!

Hey Y’all this is one of the best real food sweet treats I’ve ever made and eaten!  You know why?  Because I always feel better after I eat a piece of it…calm and satisfied.  And believe me, I use the term “sweet” liberally because this recipe is slightly sweetened by the dried fruit and a bit of stevia.  It is rare …

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Strawberry Popsickles

Who doesn’t love a fresh-fruit frozen treat once the warm weather sets in?  And especially since strawberries are in abundance in my area I’m finding all kinds of good uses for them! I got inspired the other day when I was at Bed Bath & Beyond and they had these BPA-free popsickle holders by the checkout counter.  They are festive …

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Lucy & Mark Rizzo

Just like most folk I fall victim to my sweet tooth now and again.  Most of the time I try to consume high-quality sweet treats.  Is there really such a thing?  I mean anyway you slice it, sugar is sugar is sugar.  But hey, it’s important to have a delectable treat now and again because the stress of trying to …

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raisins & seeds chopped small in food processor

America is the “snack nation” don’t you think?  Just walk down any aisle at the grocery store and see the abundance of cookies, crackers, chips, trail mixes, protein drinks, protein bars and so on.  I believe we snack so much because we are not getting enough nutrients, vitamins and minerals from our meals so a few hours later we’re hungry …

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Sunflower Seed Breakfast Cake With Amasai!

Now doesn’t that sound exotic?  Well it kind of is but none of the ingredients are hard to get.  I am constantly trying to come up with “real food” quick breafasts and snacks for all you busy people on the go and this recipe is a winner! First we need to spotlight the star…the sunflower seed.  I cannot tell you …

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