If you have been around any traditional foods / nourishing traditions enthusiasts then no doubt you have heard them sing the praises of Kefir. What exactly is it though and how do you make it at home? Kefir grains are actually a gelatinous grouping of bacteria and yeasts that grow during the process of fermentation. The grains themselves look very much like tiny cauliflower heads but they can turn milk, or other beverages into a drink that is deliciously sour and sparkling, charged naturally … [Read more...]
Healthy Carrot Cake
Ingredients 2 c. spelt flour or whole wheat flour 2 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. salt 2 c. grated carrots 1 c. milk, coconut milk, almond milk, or rice milk 1 1/2 c. applesauce 1 c. pure maple syrup, 1/2 c. crushed walnuts Preheat the oven to 350F. Mix all dry ingredients together in a mixing bowl: flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Grate the carrots and add along with the rest of the ingredients except for the walnuts to the … [Read more...]
Coconut Carob and Almond Pudding Pops
Well summer may be winding down for some things are still hot in my neck of the woods! I think these pudding pops are just what we need this weekend! Coconut Carob and Almond Pudding Pops Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan Two desserts in one, and with so little effort. The almond-coconut combination creates the perfect summer flavor. Serves 4 as pudding and 4 as frozen pops 1/3 cup cornstarch pinch of sea salt 3 cups organic almond milk, divided 1/3 cup organic evaporated cane … [Read more...]
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