Monhegan Cranberry Muffins Thanksgiving is just days away… I woke up this morning and realized that Thanksgiving is only days away and I hadn’t taken the time to collect cranberries for our holiday festivities. I had heard that there were plenty to be found at Lobster Cove and so I headed out. Contrary to popular thought,…
Category: Desserts
White Bean Brownies with Chocolate Ganache
Beans are an important part of a healthy diet, they are rich in: Protein Dietary Fiber Carbohydrate B Vitamins Folate Thiamin Trace Minerals Manganese Phosphorous Copper Magnesium Potassium Many people and especially children do not care for the taste or texture of beans. As I develop recipes for my blog, I seek out recipes that…
Beet Red Velvet Cupcakes
I have a major sweet-tooth! I do two thing to keep my sweet-tooth from taking over and driving me toward sweet foods all day long I sugar detox every season I eat a little sweet treat every day Sign up for my newsletter to get a free copy of my 10-Day Sugar Detox. When it…
Chocolate-Coconut Macaroons
Chocolate-Coconut Macaroons The secret to these sweet treats are the micro chocolate chips. I found them online HERE. But if you just can’t wait to make these delectable sweets, chop up semi-sweet chips in the food processor or with a knife. INGREDIENTS 2 cups finely shredded coconut, not sweetened 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk 1…
Omega-3 Energy Bombs
Omega-3 Energy Bombs These cookies are great for taking on the trail, having on hand for a healthy kids treat or adult afternoon snack. They are packed full of omega-3 fats from a variety of nuts and seeds. They are also gluten free, relatively low in sugar and vegan. Add dried fruit for a little…
Creamy Whipped Chia Pudding
I have tried several Chia pudding recipes and as much as I wanted to love them, I just didn’t. I stumbled across this recipe on the Nutiva Chia seed package and gave it a try. It is absolutely delicious! And as you know, I love recipes that are simple, delicious and nutritious, this one meets…
Chocolate Avocado Mousse
Chocolate Avocado Mousse 1 avocado, pitted 1 ripe banana 1 Tbsp. sweetener of your choice 1 Tbsp. cacao ¼ tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. Bragg’s aminos ¼ cup peppermint tea Place all ingredients in a high speed blender or use egg beaters. Blend until smooth adding more tea or sweetener as desired. Chill and Serve….
Date Sweetened Cake
In the March Issue of Yoga Journal, Kerri-Ann Jennings had several intriguing recipes that use fruit to sweeten instead of pure sugar. Living on Monhegan Island, of course I did not have every ingredient on hand that Kerri-Ann used, so I came up with this play on her Hazelnut Fig Crisps. This happens to me all…
Put Down that Granola Bar!
I am often asked to recommend a good granola bar or energy bar, both of which, have long been touted as health food. I am not saying an occasional granola bar will take you from perfect health to unhealthy, but if these bars are a part of your regular diet, extreme intervention is needed. Bars…
Lard made the 2014 BEST foods list!!
After decades of being put down by the processed food industry, lard is finally vindicated and taking its rightful place among BEST foods. The food industry, like the makers of Crisco and Wesson oils, marketed hard against lard and it had nearly disappeared from the American food table. The local and traditional foods movements have…