Homemade Granola
Homemade Granola Ingredients: 8 cups old fashioned oats 1/2 cup wheat germ 1/2 cup oat bran 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted 1 cup raw honey or pure maple syrup 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon unrefined sea salt 1/2 cup chopped dates 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup slivered almond 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds 1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut (optional) Directions: Preheat oven to 275 F. In a large bowl, mix oats, wheat germ and oat bran. In a medium...
Read MoreBlueberry Buckwheat Pancakes
Blueberry Buckwheat Pancakes Ingredients: 3/4 cup buckwheat flour 3/4 cup spelt flour (or whole wheat) 1 1/2 teaspoons aluminum-free baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon unrefined sea salt 1 cup buttermilk 3/4 cup yogurt 1 tablespoon raw honey 2 large eggs (or 2 tablespoons ground flax + 6 tablespoons water) 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted 1 cups blueberries real maple syrup and more blueberries, if desired Directions: In a large bowl whisk together the flours, baking powder, baking soda and salt....
Read MoreStrawberry Pecan Salad
Strawberry Pecan Salad Ingredients: 6 cups mixed greens 2 cups fresh starwberries, halved 1/2 cup raw pecans 1/2 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese (brie is also nice!) 1 tablespoon whole cane sugar Directions: In a small fry pan, over medium heat, add pecans and sugar and cook until pecans are coated and sugar dissolves. Put aside to cool. Toss all ingredients together in a large salad bowl and serve with balsamic vinaigrette.
Read MoreEasy Thai Pumpkin Soup
Easy Thai Pumpkin Soup Ingredients: 1 large yam, cut into thick circles 1 small sugar pumpkin or butternut squash, halved and seeds removed 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste 1 can organic coconut milk unrefined sea salt and pepper to taste hot water to achieve desired consistencey Directions: Preheat oven to 400 F. Place yam circles and squash (cut side down) onto baking stone or greased roasting pan. Roast until soft, about 30-45 min. Scoop out pumpkin or butternut squash (discarding skin) into a large stock pot....
Read MoreApricot Lentil Soup
Apricot Lentil Soup Ingredients: 3 tablespoons organic extra virgin olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/3 cup dried, non-sulfured apricots 1 1/2 cups red lentils 5 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock to make vegan) 3 roma (plum) tomatoes – peeled, seeded and chopped 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme unrefined sea salt to taste ground black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Directions: Saute onion, garlic, and apricots in olive oil. Add lentils and stock and...
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