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YIELD: 1 SERVING Easier than apple pie, and good for you, too! This “milkshake” makes a perfectly indulgent breakfast or a late afternoon snack. Directions Combine all ingredients into a blender and mix until very smooth. Thin with a little extra apple cider or non-dairy milk if desired. Serve immediately. ________________________________________________________________ Ingredients 1½ bananas, chopped …
YIELD: 2 SERVINGS This hot cocoa will leave you feeling happy and healthy after sipping as it’s sweetened with date sugar and stevia, rather than the usual refined sugar mixture. I like this best made with unsweetened almond milk. Directions In a blender, combine the cocoa powder, date sugar, stevia, vanilla extract, and ½ cup …
YIELD: 2 SERVINGS This tastes so authentic you may expect to feel a bit tipsy while sipping; but, rest assured, this libation is quite good for you. It may even ward off colds with all that pineapple, which is very high in vitamin C! Directions Blend all ingredients until very smooth in a high-speed blender. …
YIELD: 2 SERVINGS Indulge at breakfast time with this delish drink! It boasts the addition of blackstrap molasses, which is chock full of good stuff like copper, iron, calcium, and potassium. Directions Place the first four ingredients in a blender and process until the banana is mostly blended. Add the water, spices, and molasses and …
YIELD: 6 SERVINGS My kids go bananas for these wholesome snacks. I recommend using a dehydrator for best results, but you can also bake them in the oven at 200°F, spread out on a silicone mat, for several hours until dried. Directions Blend the fruit until smooth in a high-speed blender or food processor, scraping …
YIELD: 4 SERVINGS These are perfect for creating other variations! Directions Remove the core from each apple and slice them very thin (about ⅛-inch thickness), using a sharp knife. Arrange on a plate so that each apple has a good amount of surface exposed. Lightly spritz with lemon juice. Melt the peanut butter in a …
YIELD: 6 SERVINGS Did you know that avocado is actually a fruit? That must be why it pairs so well with bananas, strawberries, and pineapple. Try it in this creamy fruit salad and see if you agree that these four were meant to be (along with blueberries and pomegranate seeds!). Directions In a small bowl, …
YIELD: 1½ CUPS Chia seed takes the wheel and adds an incredible thickness to this jam—no need for pectin! Use just as you would your favorite jam, and feel good about all the extra nutrients (like calcium and omega-3s) you’re enjoying while doing so. If raspberry’s not your favorite, practically any berry will work well …
YIELD: 6 SERVINGS A fun twist on an old favorite, serve these “chips and salsa” at your next gathering for a sweet—and healthy—surprise. Directions Preheat oven to 400 °F. Stack the corn tortillas and cut them into six even triangles. Spread the triangles in an even layer onto an ungreased cookie sheet, so that none of …
YIELD: ABOUT 5 These gorgeous pops will have you excited about eating fruit and keeping cool at the same time. I like the combo of the fruits listed below, but, along with the grapes, you could add in any chopped fruits you please. You’ll need popsicle molds for these, or you can pour into silicone …