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Fudgey Date Bars

March 17, 2016 by pamflo

Always in search of a healthy treat, I was inspired by this fudge recipe that uses dates as a base and provides its sweetness. Both the coconut oil and almond butter have a dual purpose by providing great flavor and the “glue”, without any flour. This fudge recipe involves no cooking and is easy to prepare. It’s just a quick trip through the food processor, a few hours of chilling, and it’s ready to serve. This is a great breakfast option, instead of […]

Categories: Bars, Breakfast Ideas, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free • Tags: Chill, Gluten Free, Whiz

Nutty Oat Bars

May 7, 2015 by pamflo

Crunchy on the outside but soft in the middle, sweet and nutty, and honestly a terrific snack or breakfast! I’ve been working on finding a healthy and satisfying snack bar. Some bars are either too sweet or not sweet enough, crumble when cut or too mushy. Nutritious and flavorful, this is the perfect bar. High in protein and calcium, amaranth is a gluten-free grain and an important food source in South America and Mexico. If amaranth is hard to find, sesame seeds or […]

Categories: Bars, Breakfast Ideas, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Nuts/Seeds, Rice/Grains, Snack • Tags: Bake, Boil, Dairy Free, Gluten Free

Blueberry Cornmeal Crostata

July 17, 2014 by pamflo

Imagine a “superfood” strong enough to improve your health. Blueberries are one of those foods and believed to have the highest level of antioxidants, more then any other fruit. Although blueberries are healthiest when eaten raw, this crostata is a great way to eat cooked blueberries. It is a rustic cornmeal fruit tart and easy to make. The dough is similar to a cookie dough and just needs to be at room temperature to shape. This is […]

Categories: Desserts, Fruit, Pies/Tarts • Tags: Bake

Strawberry Rhubarb Romanoff

July 3, 2014 by pamflo

This is a fresh, delicious dessert that involves no cooking and is a perfect dish for the July 4th holiday. The sugar brings out the sweetness of the strawberries and tempers the tartness of the rhubarb. The strawberries are the shining star here, but for rhubarb fans, this is a great combination. Rhubarb is actually a vegetable and is only in season May thru July. I finish this dish with lightly toasted almonds and some fresh mint leaves. But the dish would […]

Categories: Dairy Free, Desserts, Fruit, Gluten Free • Tags: Gluten Free, No Cooking