Love them or hate them, it’s impossible to deny what a cheap and healthy addition legumes are for weekly menu. What health benefits do these beans, peas and lentils offer? They’re good for your heart as they can lower your blood cholesterol; and the fibers clean your blood vessels– they’re like little housekeepers for your body. And on top of … Continue reading
Category Archives: Bars
5 decadent guilt-free chocolate treats
You may sometime have a craving for a nice chocolate dessert, but you forbid yourself from having it because you know you are going to feel guilty. You will be able to make and eat these delicious chocolaty recipes without feeling any guilt, because they really are made from good healthy ingredients. So enjoy every bite … Continue reading
Chocolate protein bars
I wanted to make a bar recipe where it would have a decent amount of protein just by including natural ingredient. It is vegan and gluten free! It’s also an easy carry on snack if you are doing an outing or if you want an healthy snack to fill you up when your stomach cries … Continue reading
Orange date squares
Today, my first intention was to redo my regular date squares recipe. We were going to ski in the afternoon and I wanted the kids to have a nice healthy snack after doing some outdoor sport with a nice hot chocolate. But it turned out a bit different when I decided to change a few ingredients, … Continue reading
Super-Food Squares
Originally posted on The Odd Spot:
Superfoods. We have all read the hype and the promises of these “miracle” foods but lets take a step back and breakdown just what makes 5 of the ingredients in this recipe make the list! Chia Seeds – Little seeds that pack a serious nutritional punch. Full of protein,…
Chocolate and banana bars
I had no snack to give the kids today, so I had to figure out something quickly. VERY ripe bananas on my counter, and chocolate, alway a winning combination. This recipe is so easy to make and very quick too. You can easily carry them for an outing or in a lunchbox. They are sugar … Continue reading
Chewy dates granola bars
It was one of those night I could not fall asleep because I had so many ideas of recipes. I was trying to find way to make granola bars and change the type of sugar I usually put in them. I either put maple syrup, agave syrup or sometimes honey that I decide to add … Continue reading
Gluten free chocolate and nut bars
Last week I made this recipe but as muffin. I found the taste was good but too dense to make little cakes. I just thought that if it was thiner, it would be perfect. I decided then to try to make bars, and the texture is just perfect now. Since I haven’t made any in … Continue reading
Gluten free Sunflower bars
Mom, what can I eat? I’m hungry, is there something to eat? Those questions are part of my days, so something filling and healthy is what I alway look for snacks. Chewy granola bars are handy and they can be grabbed at any time a hole in their stomach has to be filled. (At least … Continue reading
Carrot an molasses bars
It’s probably the view of all these bare trees on this spring day at the country that inspired me to make those nutritious bars, or maybe kids who were telling me again that they were hungry, but whatever was the reason, I ended up making this delicious snack. Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 20 … Continue reading