Have you ever made your own nut butter? If you haven’t, now is the time. It is super easy to do and FUN because you can come up with any flavors you like. This butter is made with a mixture of pecans, walnuts, a few dates and cinnamon for sweetness. Next time I think I’ll make pecan butter brownies, but today, I think I’ll just slather it on some apples and call it a day. 🙂 Pecan-Walnut Butter Ingredients: 12 oz. raw pecans and walnuts 5 dates 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt Method: Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F. Toast nuts for 8 minutes, then allow to cool for…
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Seeded Spelt Bread
You should know, that I am a bread person. Deeply and unapologetically. Perhaps one might even define me as a bread snob. I respect those that make white flour varieties like baguettes and brioche, but those aren’t what get my engines going. The breads I love are the ones that are difficult to master, and the most delicious to eat. Particularly, whole grains, ancient grains, seeded, and fermented varieties. The ones with respectable chew, tons of nutrients, and loads of flavor. The recipe I’m sharing in this post is very exciting because it is all of those things I just described loving above, yet it is super easy to make.…
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Almond-Date-Chocolate Energy Balls
I made up an energy ball recipe and it turned out really well. I’m so proud! Most energy ball recipes I’ve seen, or energy balls I’ve tried at coffee shops are far too sweet. There’s nothing that irks me more than recipes that represent themselves as “healthy” and “sugar free” but contain a cup or more of maple syrup or honey. That is a lot of sweetness. These energy balls are sweetened with a few dates, my favorite 🙂 and just 2 tablespoons of dark chocolate chunks. They are just sweet enough, nutty, toasty, and a lovely pick-me-up. I found them to be a perfect treat with my afternoon coffee.…
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Whole-Wheat Maple Banana Bread
Three brown bananas are sitting on the counter … not actually a joke, just the most common way my baking adventures begin. Although if you have a punchline to that beginning, by all means provide it in the comments. This recipe, however, is no joke. It is an easy-to-toss-together and delicious bread that never fails me. I literally threw this together during a commercial break (one of the few benefits of commercial breaks). I love having a nourishing baked good at the start of the week to get me through, but this is a delicious choice for anytime. Whole-Wheat Maple Banana Bread Recipe adapted from Cookie + Kate Ingredients: â…“…
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Almond Butter Brownies
A great small batch of decadent brownies for when you want, nay NEED, a treat that’s more indulgent than the healthiest option (see, e.g. sweet potato-protein varieties), but still healthier than your traditional sugar-butter brownies. These are made with almond butter, whole-wheat, maple syrup, and dark chocolate, and only make a half batch. Healthy fats, protein, and fiber with all the sweetness you need, so perfect! Almond Butter Brownies Adapted from Dessert for Two Ingredients: 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 3/4 cup almond butter 1/2 cup pure maple syrup 1 tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp whole-wheat flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/8 tsp sea salt, plus more for topping 1/4…
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Healthy Banana Bread (sweetened with dates)
The base recipe for this loaf is is my absolute favorite for quick breads. And bananas (plus choco chips most times) is my absolute favorite type of quick bread. Easy, super healthy, and completely delicious. Enjoying this bread with coffee in the morning before I face the world is the only thing that makes me a civilized human being some days. This recipe is essentially the same as my pumpkin bread, just swapping pumpkin for bananas and mixing up the spices a bit. I also used oat flour this time, which makes it even more breakfast-y. This bread literally gets me out of bed in the morning I look forward…
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Healthy Gingerbread Cookies
These are vying for the best cookies I’ve made all year. I’m a huge gingerbread lover already, so these are going to be CRUCIAL in getting me through the winter and these hard times of waiting for the next season of Game of Thrones (winter is heeeeereee). These cookies are amazing because they are legitimately a healthy version of gingerbread that still tastes like the original–maybe even better. The almond flour and butter give them a very satisfying nutty crunch. Even though they are filled with good-for-you ingredients, they still roll out beautifully and taste incredible. It’s an all-around win and I’m so happy I found this recipe. I used…
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Chocolate Gingerbread Cake (sweetened with dates!)
Gingerbread has got to be one of my favorite flavor profiles. Warm, sweet spices like clove, cinnamon, ginger, and anise win me over every time. They’re like a cozy blanket and mug of something toasty. Gingerbread spices also remind me of a trip I took to Stockholm a couple of years ago during Christmas-time. I already had a proclivity towards Swedish culture before going, but after … let’s just say I seriously considered switching careers. In addition to everything else I love about Sweden (hello quiet streets! We were definitely the loud Americans), you can hardly walk two feet without bumping into some cozy little bakery wafting cinnamon and cardamom…
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Flourless Brownies
I like my baked goods to work hard for me. They must be delicious (duh) but they must also be nutritious. My treats are usually comprised of healthy foods that just happen to also be a vehicle to get chocolate chips into my mouth [insert shrugging emoji girl here]. That’s what I usually do. Tonight, I let my hair down a little. These brownies are still healthier than most, but definitely an indulgence. Sometimes it’s freezing out, and you’re watching Harry Potter home alone, and just really need a GOOD brownie. Ya know? These are that brownie. Here’s a brownie looking like the heaven-sent beauty that it is. Make them…
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Whole-Wheat Pumpkin Bread (sweetened with dates!)
Guys. No but, guys. This is real. This pumpkin bread is ridiculously good. Seriously. It has that delightfully fluffy texture you’d expect from a bakery or coffee shop pumpkin bread, but unlike something you’d find at most bakeries, this one is SO GOOD FOR YOU. This bread is made from locally milled whole-wheat flour, which I highly recommend. You could also try oat flour or rye flour–my other favorites. I haven’t tried them with this recipe yet though. The dates in this bread not only provide a beautiful caramel flavor, but also good-for-you vitamins, minerals and fiber. I’m also a fan of warm spices, so this bread is packed with…
