Cornbread with Dates and Honey

FROM GF (DL) Yield: 9-12 servings Although not technically a dessert, honey and dates make this bread a sweeter treat in comparison to traditional cornbreads. Sprinkled on top during baking, the dates give this bread a pretty “quilted” look. 1 1/4 cups corn meal 3/4 cups GF Baking Mix (see sidebar) 2 teaspoons guar or [...]

Hemp Milkshakes – Meg Harpool

Yield: 2 servings This high-protein shake makes a perfectly healthy after school snack, a cool delight to beat the heat, or a light dessert to end a summer day. For an extra boost of good fats and protein, add a scoop of hemp powder. Try Living Harvest hemp milk, as it is lightly sweetened with [...]

Whole Grain Fluffy Flapjacks

Yield: about 18 pancakes The addition of whole wheat flour and toasted wheat germ makes these a go for moms. The light and fluffy texture makes them a hit for kids! Make a double batch for weekday breakfasts and school lunches. 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup [...]

Grapefruit Ambrosia

Yield: 2-4 servings Ambrosia is the nectar of the Gods; and this one is pretty enough to serve even Aphrodite. Healthy and invogorating, serve it as a high vitamin and mineral breakfast, brunch item or a light dessert. 2 grapefruits, preferably 1 yellow and 1 ruby 3-4 tablespoons agave nectar Heaping 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut [...]

Poached Salmon

Yield: 2 servings Simple ingredients make a simple, elegant dish in only 5 minutes. Quick poaching ensures that the good fats and flavors stay intact while cooking. 2 (1/4 pound) wild salmon fillets 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper spice blend 1/4 teaspoon dried dill dash salt, plus another 1/4 teaspoon for poaching broth 1/3 cup dry [...]

Fresh Fruit with Almond Butter Cream

Yield: 2 servings Skip the bread and cereal — with almond butter and coconut for protein and good fat, this treat can be eaten anytime of the day, even for breakfast. 3 tablespoons raw almond butter 3-4 tablespoons apple juice 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 bananas, or 1-2 cups berries 2 tablespoons coconut flakes (optional) [...]

Shrek Shake

Yield: 2 servings Little ogres will guzzle this bright green smoothie; it’s sweet and fruity and leaves a green mustache. Mom’s love it too because it offers high amounts of protein, antioxidants and the good green stuff to keep kids healthy at school. 2 cups almond milk or hazelnut milk 3/4 cup frozen berries OR [...]

Multi-Grain Maple Mush

Yield: 4-6 servings Mush for Papa Bear, Mama Bear and Baby Bear. This hearty, stick-to-your-ribs porridge offers proetein, complex carbohydrate and good fats for sustained energy through the morning. Coconut milk and maple syrup add just the right sweetness. 6 cups water 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups mixed grains (steel cut oats, quinoa, millet, buckwheat, [...]

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