Energy Bites
Energy Bites These little morsels of goodness were formerly called “snickers snackers” by my good friend Leanna who so kindly gave me this recipe…loved the recipe but not the name…sorry L! Ingredients ½ cup sunflower seeds ½ cup sesame seeds ½ cup raw honey or raw blue agave syrup ½ cup nut or seed butter (almond works well) ½ cup carob or cocoa powder ¼ cup ground flax ¼ cup unsweetened and unsulfered shredded coconut Directions: Combine ingredients in bowl of food processor. Blend...
Read MoreVegan Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp This is a super yummy summertime recipe! Try substituting whatever fresh, local fruits you have on hand for the strawberries and rhubarb. You can also experiment with different kinds of nuts such as raw cashews, pine nuts or walnuts…get creative! Ingredients: 3/4 cup whole spelt flour 2/3 cup natural pecans, chopped 1/2 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup unrefined/raw cane sugar (Panela is great and can be found at Whole Foods.) 1/2 teaspoon fine grain unrefined sea salt 1/2 teaspoon organic...
Read MoreChocolate Chip Banana Scones
Chocolate Chip Banana Scones Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup flour (I usually use a combination of kamut and buckwheat flours. *To make gluten free, see note below) 1/2 cup oatmeal (certified gluten free if desired) 1/4 cup ground flax seed 1 1/4 teaspoon aluminum-free baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon unrefined sea salt 6 tablespoons coconut oil 1/2 cup mashed bananas 1/3 cup buttermilk or yogurt (use almond or coconut milk to make vegan) 1 cup vegan dark chocolate chips or...
Read MoreSpelt Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Spelt Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies A great recipe for getting kids acquainted with healthier grains! Ingredients: 3/4 cup organic virgin coconut oil 1 cup maple syrup or raw blue agave syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup boiling water 1 cup spelt flour 1 teaspoon unrefined sea salt 1 teaspoon aluminum-free baking soda 2 cups oatmeal 1/4 cup ground flaxseeds 1 cup vegan dark chocolate chips or unsweetened carob chips 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional) Directions: Beat oil, maple syrup and vanilla with...
Read MoreHomemade Yogurt & Spelt Crackers
Homemade Yogurt & Spelt Crackers This is a wonderfully simple cracker recipe that I found at Nourished Kitchen. Flaky, tender, crispy – these homemade crackers take little effort; however, they’re prepared first by soaking whole grain spelt flour in fresh yogurt which both tenderizes the flour and improves its nutritive qualities. Consider adding dried herbs to the dough for a variation in flavor. Ingredients: 3 cups whole grain spelt flour, plus extra for flouring the counter 1 teaspoon unrefined sea...
Read MoreVegan Muffins-With Countless Variations!
Vegan Pumpkin Raisin Muffins Ingredients: 3 cups oatmeal 2 cups whole wheat flour 5 teaspoons aluminum free baking powder 1 teaspoon unrefined sea salt 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon (or to taste) 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg (or to taste) 1 teaspoon ginger (or to taste) 1 cup whole cane sugar (panela) 1 cup raisins 1/2 cup walnuts (optional) 1 796 ml can of organic pumpkin (or make your own from 1 small sugar pumpkin) 2 cups water, separated 5 1/4 tablespoons ground flax seeds Directions: Preheat the...
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