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Melon Banana Split!

Posted on June 28, 2012 by

Here’s a fun, healthy alternative to the traditional banana split. Works well as a dessert, or a snack.  Feel free to experiment with different types of melon (watermelon, honeydew, etc.) and toppings too! 1 banana, cut in 1/2 lengthwise Melon, … Continue reading →

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Oatmeal Chocolate Cherry Pecan Cookies

Posted on September 9, 2011 by

Holy cow are these cookies good!  If you love lots of chocolatey-oaty, sweet and crunchy goodness then this is the cookie for you.  It is also a great back-to-school treat you can share with the kids, without any guilt since … Continue reading →

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Coconut Date Nut Balls

Posted on July 3, 2011 by

These little treasures come from one of my favorite books on plant-based nutrition. Disease Proof Your Child by Joel Fuhrman, M.D. really helped me understand how to live a plant-based whole food diet and be sure that the kids are getting … Continue reading →

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Teff Flour Peanut Butter Cookies

Posted on June 3, 2011 by

Teff is one of the smallest grains in the world, and also one of the most nutritious.  It is gluten-free and a good source of fiber, protein, calcium and iron.  In Ethiopia, teff flour is used to make injera bread, … Continue reading →

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Creamy, delicious brown rice pudding!

Posted on May 16, 2011 by

I was so excited when we came up with this recipe today, I couldn’t wait to share it with you!  We eat oatmeal around here for breakfast almost daily.  This rice pudding makes a great warm breakfast cereal for a … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Rhubarb Upside-down Cobbler

Posted on April 27, 2011 by

Our kids and I had a great time strawberry picking with friends yesterday.  Before we left the farm stand, I spotted a box of beautiful, ruby-red rhubarb.  My mind went immediately to “rhubarb…strawberries…COBBLER!”  Not to mention the fact that rhubarb … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Banana Macaroons

Posted on April 25, 2011 by

  These are so yummy!  As you can tell, my daughter couldn’t resist the temptation when she saw them out, while I took pictures for this post.  They are so easy you can whip up a batch just on whim, … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Birthday Cupcakes

Posted on February 14, 2011 by

After posting this tasty little picture on my Facebook Page, (yes, Mel’s Healthy Kitchen does have a Facebook page.  If you haven’t “liked” it yet, what are you waiting for?!) I got so many requests to post the recipe, that I … Continue reading →

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