Homemade Yogurt “The Easy Way”

Yogurt is a super-nutritious food, full of beneficial bacteria (Probiotics). Especially “homemade” yogurt, as most store-bought yogurts contain some sort of additives and/or thickeners-stabilizers.

We use yogurt a lot around here for making smoothies, eating plain (or with fruit) for a snack or great breakfast, and in the summer we make creamy yogurt popsicles. There are [...]

Homemade “Soaked” Granola

This granola is something you can feel good about eating and letting your kids eat as well. It is great as a breakfast cereal with some raw milk and as a topping for yogurt also. The oats are “soaked overnight”, making them more easily digestible and unlocking vital nutrients.

Orange-Glazed Cranberry Pecan Bread

These mini-loaves of orange-glazed cranberry bread make terrific gifts during the holidays. They look so pretty and shiny from the glaze on top and they taste so wonderful that the lucky recipient won’t even realize how healthy they are This recipe should make 4 to 5 mini-loaves, depending on the size of your pans and how much you fill them.

Pumpkin-Spice Muffins

Pumpkin is loaded with vitamin A, beta-carotene, and many other vitamins and minerals. Which make these muffins good for you, but they also taste amazing! My kids love these little pumpkin-spice muffins and I am happy to give them one (along with a glass of raw cold milk) as a mid-day snack, knowing that they are packed with goodness.

Holiday Blender Pancakes (Gingerbread or Pumpkin)

Looking to cook up some de-licious pancakes this holiday season, but don’t want the same old thing?! Try one of these holiday blender pancake recipes featuring two flavors, one of gingerbread and one of pumpkin. Both are super tasty and a cinch to whip up using your blender. Try topping with any of the following – real maple syrup, fresh whipped cream, chopped pecans, or some cranberry-vanilla syrup……Yummmm!

Whole Grain Banana Bread

This banana bread is made with whole grain spelt flour, and lightly sweetened with honey and stevia. So it is much better for you than traditional banana bread. Soaking the flour overnight (12 hours) in a yogurt/milk mixture breaks down the anti-nutrients found in grains, makes them easier to digest, and more nutritious.

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