Vanilla Scream (with variations!)
July 27, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Desserts, Healthy Recipes, Raw Foods, Smoothies and Shakes
Makes 1 quart This is my basic dairy-free ice cream recipe. It’s rich and satisfying… but better yet… YOU decide how much sweetener to use. Experimentation with maple or brown rice syrup is encouraged. I’ve found that a combination of cashews and oat milk make the richest and creamiest dairy-free ice creams without starches, gums [...]
Strawberry Scream
July 27, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Desserts, Healthy Recipes, Raw Foods, Smoothies and Shakes
Makes 1 quart A variation on my basic Vanilla Ice Cream recipe, this fruity frozen cup brings a smile to anyone who loves sweet, fresh berries in the summertime. Of course, any kind of local, fresh and seasonal berry (or a combination) can be used. 2 cups cashews or macadamia nuts, soaked in water to [...]
Strawberry-Apple Kanten
July 27, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Desserts, Healthy Recipes, Sea Vegetables
Serves 8-12 Can Jell-o really be healthy? Indeed. This ultra-healthy dessert uses fresh fruit and juice, and agar seaweed as a gelatin replacement. High in fiber, it won’t spike blood sugar levels and aids digestion in the colon. 2 cups unsweetened apple juice 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce 3 tablespoons agar agar (in Asian section [...]
Oatmeal Pecan Praline Cookies
July 27, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Appetizers and Snacks, Desserts, Grains and Legumes, Healthy Recipes
(sweetened with golden raisin puree and barley malt syrup) Yield: about 2 dozen cookies These comfort cookies are perfectly sweet, great for lunch boxes and healthy enough even for breakfast. The malt adds a lively flavor that goes nicely with the oats and spices, and the praline gives these treats a touch of sophistication without [...]
Gluten-Free (GF) Baking Mix
July 26, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Desserts, Healthy Recipes, Holiday Foods
FROM GF (DL) Use this as base for GF baked goods of all kinds. As a rule of thumb, use a blend of half GF Baking Mix and half whole grain GF flours in your recipes. Ingredients Parts For 9 Cups For 12 Cups Brown Rice Flour 1 part [...]
Agave Popcorn Balls
July 26, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Appetizers and Snacks, Desserts, Grains and Legumes, Healthy Recipes, Holiday Foods
FROM SNACKS (DL) Yield: 16-20 bite-sized balls Sorry… No secret toy surprise with these healthy Crackerjack TM imitations—the reward comes from a deliciously sweet treat with no refined sugar, butter or artificial ingredients. 6 cups popped corn (about 1/4 cup un-popped) 2/3 cup chopped almonds 1/4 cup grain sweetened chocolate chips (optional) 1/4 cup agave [...]
No-Bake Apple Butter Pecan Bars
July 26, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Appetizers and Snacks, Desserts, Healthy Recipes
FROM SNCAKS (DL) Yield: 12-16 bars High in protein, fiber and complex carbohydrates, these sweet treats make a perfect afternoon pick-me-up but are healthy to eat even for breakfast. You can find oat flour in the bulk or baking section of your local natural foods market. 2 cups pecans 1 cup oat flour 1/4 cup [...]
Cornbread with Dates and Honey
July 26, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Breads and Baked Goods, Breakfast/Brunch, Desserts, Grains and Legumes, Healthy Recipes, Holiday Foods, Side Dishes
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 [...]
