Posts Tagged ‘healthy eating’
Change of Habit
Posted on: November 1, 2012
Diversity is sustainability
Posted on: September 29, 2012
Healthspirations
Posted on: September 25, 2012
Simply Raw: Reversing Diabetes
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food for health and mental wellness
Posted on: July 20, 2012
RED Foods. The phytochemicals in red foods are carotenoids and anthocyanins. One of the most abundant carotenoid is lycopene. Lycopene helps reduce damage from free radicals in your body and it also prevents heart disease, cancer, prostrate problems, and reduces the skin damage from the sun. These red foods help memory function, urinary tract health, and makes your heart healthy.
~Plant Powered Living
Vegan Almond Butter Apricot Bites
Posted on: July 15, 2012
Healthy Snack Recipe: Vegan Almond Butter Apricot Bites
Updated Jun 4 2012 – 12:20pm · Posted Jun 4 2012 – 1:15am by Jenny Sugar ·
Who wants to turn on the oven in this heat? If you’re craving a sweet, cookie-like snack that’s high in protein and flavor but don’t want the hassle (and temperature) of an oven, then whip up these quick and easy almond butter apricot bites. And just like these peanut butter balls, there’s no baking required. All you need is a handful of ingredients and a food processor, and you’re set.
This vegan treat is perfect for snacking before a workout but is sweet enough to satisfy your dessert cravings.
Keep reading to find out how to make this simple recipe and to find out the calories in one bite.
original recipeIngredients
1 cup raw almonds
1 cup raisins
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
10 dried apricots, chopped
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Directions
- Place the almonds, raisins, and cinnamon in a food processor. Turn on until mixed thoroughly into a smooth, thick almond butter paste, about three minutes or so. Turn off the food processor.
- Add the chopped apricots and pulse for 30 seconds, and then add the coconut and pulse for another 10 seconds.
- Remove the dough and place it on a cutting board or counter that’s covered in a piece of plastic wrap. Pull up the plastic on either side and begin to press it together to form one large square, keeping the layer of plastic between your hands and the dough to prevent sticking.
- Wrap up the square and place it in the freezer for 20 to 30 minutes. This will make it easier to cut.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the square into 25 smaller squares.
- Store the bites in an airtight container in the fridge.
Makes 25 bites.
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