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Oatmeal Pumpkin Cranberry Cookies

Posted on July 22, 2012 by

This a.m. I was in the mood to bake and had a cup of left over pumpkin puree in the fridge that needed to be used.  My first thought was pumpkin oatmeal cookies, bejeweled with cranberries.  Fortunately I came across … Continue reading →

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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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Nut-Free Trail Mix

Posted on November 1, 2010 by

This is a great snack, particularly if there are nut allergies/sensitivities that you have to consider.  My son enjoys taking it to preschool with him for snack.  The best part is that it is super-easy to throw together.  In  this recipes … Continue reading →

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Morning Glory Muffins

Posted on August 16, 2010 by

These are a favorite muffin around here.  They are lightly sweet and chock-full of great stuff like raisins, carrots, bananas and summer squash.   They also freeze very well, and are a great, healthy afternoon snack.  If you have a food … Continue reading →

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