FT “Fookies”
These are a great alternative to cookies, as they are healthy, but look like a cookie! They have no added sugar. I named them "fookies" because they are faux cookies...fookies! They're real easy to make, give 'em a try! 3 small bananas (mashed) 1/3 cup applesauce (unsweetened) 1/4 cup Almond Breeze milk (unsweetened) 2 cups Oats 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 cup raisins (optional)* Mash the bananas, then add all the remaining ingredients. Stir together and spoon onto … [Read More...]
Nutrition Tip of the Month – Sun Dried Tomatoes
Sun-dried tomatoes—a superbly flavorful, nutritious and delicious way to sweeten up any dish! Guess what? One piece of sun-dried tomato (in oil, drained) contains a mere 6 calories! Sun-dried tomatoes are just like what you might suspect… ripe tomatoes that have lost most of their water content after spending a majority of their drying time in the sun. The good news is that after this procedure, the dried tomatoes are still overflowing with nutrition—they remain packed … [Read More...]
Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s Calming Creamy Turmeric Tea
Dr. Sanjay Gupta drinks a creamy cup of turmeric tea every night to help calm his nerves, but the benefits of this colorful drink don't end there: A recent study suggests that curcumin, a brain-boosting chemical in turmeric, could help slow the progression of Alzheimer's by helping hippocampal brain cells grow. Ingredients 1 cup almond milk 1/2 tsp turmeric 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp honey 1/4 tsp ginger Directions Heat the almond milk in a microwave, stir in the … [Read More...]
Make Your Own Energy Bars
Make your own wholesome, on-the-go snack! Start with this recipe and mix and match to suit your taste using a combination of healthy ingredients in the chart below. Work Time: 10 Minutes / Total Time: 55 Minutes + Cooling Time / Servings: 18 2 c cereal, coarsely chopped 3/4 c roasted unsalted nuts, coarsely chopped 3/4 c dried fruit, coarsely chopped 2 Tbsp whole wheat flour 1/2 c second nut or fruit or an extra (see chart below for quantities), optional 1/3 c sugar, honey, or brown … [Read More...]
Sunshine Muffins
This muffin is the perfect breakfast or snack to energize your body. Each muffin is packed with 5 grams of fiber, one-third your recommended daily intake of calcium, protein, vitamin B6, and antioxidants. Power up with this portable sweet treat that's low in cholesterol, saturated fat & sodium! Yummy! Yield: Makes: 12 servings (serving size: 1 muffin) Ingredients 2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground … [Read More...]
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