Got some bananas turning brown? Let them be, you can turn them into something tasty and healthy. If you like baking you know most recipes call for 2 or 3 at most so you’re still left with some bananas if you bought a few, but that’s over! This is also a dairy free recipe soContinue reading “Dairy Free Banana Bread”
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Pumpkin seeds/Pepitas
Fall is in full swing which means people are decorating and cooking all things pumpkin! This roasted pumpkin seeds recipe is the perfect way to use all of the seeds from your pumpkin carving, or from making pumpkin purée or cooking dishes with pumpkin but we especially love the seeds! Crisp, baked seeds are perfectContinue reading “Pumpkin seeds/Pepitas”
Aluminum Foil. Is it safe?
Let’s talk about one of the most controversial topics in the food industry. Aluminum foil. Here we share our input and information taken from top ranked reliable medical sources, other professional opinions in the medical and food industry fields. Further research is always encouraged as this is not intended to be medical advice. That said,Continue reading “Aluminum Foil. Is it safe?”
Banana Nut Breakfast Muffins
If you love cupcakes or muffins I got news for you: You can have them for breakfast! I made some banana nut muffins but added granola instead of a crumble topping which is mostly butter and flour. Most granola is rich in protein and fiber, which both contribute to fullness. Protein even influences levels ofContinue reading “Banana Nut Breakfast Muffins”
Mango Passion Smoothie
I’m a huge fan of passion fruit, I had tons when I was growing up because we had a vine in the house’s balcony. In Puerto Rico there’s mangoes everywhere so this tastes like home to me. I love this blend of fruits and the color the strawberries bring to this drink. It’s another perfectContinue reading “Mango Passion Smoothie”
Super Red Slushes
I love this super red drink! Watch out for your clothes because this is pure color! Full of red fruits rich in antioxidants and so refreshing, this slush is a perfect summer drink and you can add a little something extra if you know what I mean! It’s sweet, it’s tart, refreshing and everything nice,Continue reading “Super Red Slushes”
Coconut Almond Granola
Granola as such emerged in the United States at the end of the 19th century, by the hand of Dr. James Cale Jackson in 1863. Worried about finding a variant for the vegetarian diet, he invented this cereal mix which he called “granula”, a term that with over the years it evolved to its currentContinue reading “Coconut Almond Granola”
Papaya Pineapple Strawberry Smoothie
Here’s one for those of you who are conscious about what you eat/drink and would like to try healthier habits. Many people are not fond of the flavor of papaya BUT if you try it this way the flavor is so much lighter, you will barely notice it, and the consistency it gives to theContinue reading “Papaya Pineapple Strawberry Smoothie”
Pineapple Skin Tea
Pineapple skin tea is a popular drink in Jamaica, where it’s served both hot and cold to aid digestion. A typical recipe for this tea contains pineapple skin, ginger, and sugar. You can add all those delicious ingredients or make some plain pineapple skin tea; it is up to you. Did you know pineapple isContinue reading “Pineapple Skin Tea”
Honey Spiced Walnuts
There is no doubt that walnuts and honey are a healthy and delicious addition to your diet; to say that walnuts are a nutritious food is a bit of an understatement. Walnuts provide healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals — and that’s just the beginning of how they may support your health. One ounce (aboutContinue reading “Honey Spiced Walnuts”