Category Archives: Whole Food Recipes

Melted Strawberry Ice Cream (Smoothie)

This creamy, ultra-nutritious gluten- and dairy-free smoothie literally tastes like melted strawberry ice cream. The avocado (yes, avocado!) makes it creamy and adds nearly 20 essential nutrients, including fiber, potassium, Vitamin E, B-vitamins and folic acid. Avocado also acts as … Continue reading

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Sesame Honey Mustard Dip/Dressing

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My twin toddlers LOVE fresh veggies, but prefer them with a delicious dressing or dip, so I’m always searching for new, nutritious ones to add to their menu. Last week, while playing around with ingredients in my kitchen (aka, my … Continue reading

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Such An Easy Way to Add More Greens to Your Children’s Diet

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As many of you know, dark, leafy greens are nutritional powerhouses–and most Americans (especially American children) don’t eat NEARLY enough. Calorie for calorie, leafy greens are one of the most concentrated sources of nutrition of any food. Not only are … Continue reading

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Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Upside Down Pumpkin Crumble

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If you’re a fan of pumpkin, you HAVE to try this upside down pumpkin crumble! Whereas most traditional recipes call for almost a cup of white sugar, evaporated milk and a crust made of refined wheat flour, this recipe calls … Continue reading

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Almond Sunflower (& Fruit) Cereal

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This morning, I made a delicious new cereal for the twins. It’s a recipe I adapted from Jennifer Cornbleet’s RAW FOOD MADE EASY FOR 1 OR 2. If you’ve been reading this blog for very long, you know how much … Continue reading

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Raw Banana Cream Pie

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The twins and I are divided on this one. While I just “like” it, they absolutely “love” it. It doesn’t look glamorous in photos. . . OR in person. But the pecan crust is amazing. It was just the filling … Continue reading

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Creamy Chocolate Banana “Milk” Shake

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My little guys LOVE this drink and I feel great about giving it to them. Not only does it contain one full serving of nutritious, raw fruit, but also lots of great antioxidants, flavonoids, vitamins and minerals. Add the optional … Continue reading

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