Chewy and tender and mildly sweetened, these delicious cookies are simple to make and are gluten-free too. And bonus you would never be able to tell that they are gluten-free. So don’t. Just serve them up and enjoy! 1 cup sorghum flour 1 cup buckwheat flour 1 tsp baking soda 2 tbsp dried ginger 1/3 tsp sea…
4 Not-so-scary Treats to Serve your Family this Hallowe’en
This a compilation of previous posts. Some food for thought if you will. Make your family some healthy treats this Hallowe’en so they are less tempted to eat the junk that is handed out door to door. The following four recipes are simple to make and two are no-bake which would be a perfect project…
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Squares
These are a favourite in our house and don’t last long. They are perfect for the lunchbox or as an afterschool snack, hearty and substantial and loaded with goodness. Lately, I have been using freshly steamed butternut squash instead of canned pumpkin and my son seems to enjoy these even more when I do. When…
Gluten-free Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
This is such a wonderful and simple seasonal dessert to make at this time of year. Surprise dad this Father’s Day by making him this special treat. For the fruit: 3 cups chopped rhubarb 3 cups chopped fresh strawberries 1/3 to 1/2 cup packed cane juice crystals (I use Giddy Yoyo brand) or organic cane…
Oaty Bites
These are no-bake and quick to prepare. Have some on hand in the freezer for a high-energy tasty snack. I love having these as fuel on a long bike ride., they beat an energy bar any day. 2 1/2 cups rolled oats 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds 1/2 cup raisins 2 tbsp raw sunflower seeds…
Key Lime Mousse
Enjoy this delectable dip or treat, guilt-free. Prepare as a dip with fruit slices or layer with fresh berries in a tall parfait glass. So yummy! 4 limes, squeezed 2 ripe avocado 1/4 cup raw honey or 8 pitted dates 1/3 cup baby spinach, optional a dash of pure vanilla powder or extract Combine all…
Brownie Points!
These decadent, bean brownies are moist and super-chocolately, with the added bonus of fibre and nutrition from the beans. And they are gluten-free, simple to make and taste awesome too! My dessert-loving mom was blown away by this recipe. That says a lot by the way! (Note: I have recently been adding an egg to…
Cranberry Quinoa Puffs
This recipe is no bake, simple to prepare and tastes so awesome. I like to add quite a bit of Spirulina to mine. It is barely noticeable and adds extra nutrition, plus I absolutely love Spirulina. Leave it out if you like. Adapted from the book Meals that Heal Inflammation by Julie Daniluk. 1/2 cup Sunbutter…