Posted on October 1, 2009 by The Healthy Apple
Plant some new seeds into your diet and reap the health benefits. If you are looking for an alternative to your ordinary bean and nut balls or perhaps looking for a way to get more nutrients in your diet, take a glance down the ’seed’ aisle of your local market. Unlike nuts, seeds are not [...]
Filed under: Appetizers, Lunch, Side Dishes, Vegetarian | Tagged: balls, bran crumbs, brown rice, cereal, mustard, oatmeal, oregano, Parmesan, pepper, sea salt, seeds, sunflower seeds, Tamari, tomato sauce, vegan, water, wheat-free, Whole Foods, whole grain | 1 Comment »
Posted on September 21, 2009 by The Healthy Apple
A big thank you to the kind folks over at The Lazy Baker for sending me a wonderful package of their delicious baking mixes.
The Lazy Baker’s mission is ‘To help individuals discover their inner baker through the art of lazy baking: a fun, simple and contemporary approach that doesn’t sacrifice quality, taste or your time.”
Each [...]
Filed under: Appetizers, Breakfast, Dessert, On-the-go-Snacks, Product Reviews, Side Dishes | Tagged: brown sugar, cherry, chocolate chip, cookies, double chocolate chip, oatmeal, pecan, raisin, shortbread, spice, The Lazy Baker | Leave a Comment »
Posted on August 27, 2009 by The Healthy Apple
Don’t wait until Thanksgiving to enjoy the delicious flavor and velvety texture of this root veggie. Branch out from the traditional mashed potato side dish and enjoy this recipe atop a salad in lieu of dressing, as a dip for chips and pitas or as an accompaniment for sliced cold meats.
I am always searching [...]
Filed under: Appetizers, Breakfast, Condiments, Dessert, Dinner, Holidays, Lunch, Side Dishes, Vegetarian | Tagged: agave nectar, avocado, balsamic vinegar, basil, burgers, cinnamon, dip, dressing, Greek yogurt, ground flaxseed, Nu-Salt, nutmeg, oatmeal, oranges, pepper, plums, sandwiches, spread, star anise, sweet potatoes, toast, topping, wraps, zest | 2 Comments »
Posted on April 16, 2009 by The Healthy Apple
These balls are a nice alternative to your classic meatballs…they’re packed with heart healthy rolled oats and pair well alongside pasta for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
1/2 cup Rolled Oats
1/4 cup Greek plain yogurt
1/4 cup Vegan Parmesan cheese
1 egg white
1/4 cup Dried Cranberries
Nu-Salt/Pepper to taste
1/2 cup Balsamic vinegar
Olive oil cooking spray
1/2 cup Kale (Steamed and chopped)
1/2 lb. ground (your choice of [...]
Filed under: Dinner | Tagged: balsamic vinegar, bison, Chicken, chili powder, dried cranberries, egg white, garlic, Greek yogurt, kale, oatmeal, parmesean cheese, pasta sauce, pine nuts, seitan, steel cut oats, tempeh, Tofu, turkey | Leave a Comment »
Posted on February 23, 2009 by The Healthy Apple
Breakfast Doesn’t Always Have to be “The Traditional Meal”
–Branch out and incorporate last nights left-overs into your morning dish!
Many of my clients come to me complaining of “No energy” or exhaustion and they cannot figure out why. The first thing I ask is, “What do you usually eat for breakfast?” Unfortunately, this question is [...]
Filed under: Breakfast | Tagged: Breakfast, brown rice, buckwheat, chickpeas, flax, granola, millet, nut butters, nuts, oat bran, oat milk, oatmeal, porridge, raw honey, raw milk, seeds, steel cut oats, wheat berries, wheat germ | 2 Comments »
Posted on February 3, 2009 by The Healthy Apple
We all know the feeling…it’s 3pm…your blood sugar is catapulting…you’re getting light headed…you need Something-but steer clear of the vending machine and try some of these great Go-To Snacks when you need a little pick me up …
Cottage cheese and an apple sprinkled with cinnamon
Butternut Squash Fries (see my recipe)
Sweet Potato with Greek Yogurt or [...]
Filed under: On-the-go-Snacks | Tagged: banana, butternut squash fries, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, oatmeal, organic peanut butter, smoothie, Snacks, sweet potato, trail mix, wheat germ | 6 Comments »
