Nuts and Seeds Archives

Granola – Gluten-free, dairy-free, refined-sugar-free

Apr 8, 2018 | Energy Food, Nutrient Dense, Nuts and Seeds, Recipes

This granola is BIG on flavor, texture, and nutrients! It’s super easy to make. I keep it at home as a staple as well as packaging it up for delicious and nutritious hostess gifts! I serve it with almond milk and top it with berries. (Others have been known to...

Raspberry Chia Seed Pudding

Jul 30, 2013 | Berries, Dairy Free, Energy Food, Fruit, Gluten Free, Healthy Fast Food, Healthy Yummy Kids, Nuts and Seeds, Recipes, Superfoods, Sweet Treats and Desserts, Vegan

Chia Seeds are so wonderful! I throw them into everything. They are nutritional power-houses! They are… Packed with protein Loaded with fiber A good source of calcium Considered an endurance food, because it keeps you energized for hours High in Omega 3 fatty...

Amaranth – Kiwicha Porridge

Jul 7, 2013 | Dairy Free, Energy Food, Gluten Free, Grains and Beans, Nutrient Dense, Nuts and Seeds, Recipes, Superfoods

A few years ago my family and I went on a trip of a lifetime to Peru. While we were there, our guide Melissa – who knew I was passionate about healthy foods and herbs – kept pointing out all the healing plants and quinoa fields we would pass. This picture...

How to open a young coconut

Mar 4, 2013 | Nutrient Dense, Nuts and Seeds, Superfoods

This weekend I’ve been at a phenomenal Health Coach Conference in NYC with my alma-mater The Institute for Integrative Nutrition. I had a fabulous time seeing dear friends and meetimg new ones. Connecting with some of you – my dear readers, live at the...

Healthy Raw Truffles ~ Video

Dec 26, 2011 | Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Holiday Food and Tips, Kids and Food, Nutrient Dense, Nuts and Seeds, Raw Food, Sweet Treats and Desserts, Videos

Have the Holidays taken you down the path of sugary sweets? Is your sweet tooth in full swing? Don’t want to give up your sweets, but know you need to ease up on the amount of sugar you’re consuming? Try this recipe, it’s super sweet but...

How to make Pumpkin Seed Butter – so easy!

Mar 23, 2011 | Kids and Food, Nuts and Seeds, Recipes, Sweet Treats and Desserts

This pumpkin seed butter is a hit with my kids! Frankly, I wasn’t really expecting it to be, it’s not the most attractive color. But the touch of honey and its nice texture won them over. I’ve been playing with seeds a lot lately, because one of my...