Persian tea cookies resemble snowball cookies seen around the Christmas holidays, also known as Russian Tea Cakes and Mexican Wedding Cookies. Sometimes they are loaded with walnuts, other times pecans or almonds. Whatever you call them and whichever nuts you choose, I love these cookies for their buttery, powdery yumminess. It’s time to make a…
Healthy Baking
Healthy Baking Recipes that use whole wheat/whole grain flours, gluten-free alternatives, and very low sugar alternatives for great tasting treats. Some of our favorite healthy baking recipes are Vanilla Bean Rice Pudding and Cardamom Tea Cake. Plus there is always room for healthy cookie recipes, too!
Home Baked Whole Wheat Bread 101
Bread has been getting a bad rap for years. The food industry and their marketing efforts now label everything as gluten-free, taking advantage of the very small percentage of people who have celiac disease. This tricks the general public into believing that ‘gluten-free’ foods are more healthy. The truth is the average person can…
Peanut Butter Energy Balls
Peanut butter energy balls are easy to put together with only 4 ingredients needed – oats, peanut butter, honey, and chocolate chips. There’s no baking required. Simply add all of the ingredients to a bowl, mash together, shape, chill, and enjoy. We pop PB energy balls in the place of a protein or granola…
Chocolate Granola Brownies!
Chocolate granola brownies are fudgy and out of this world. They are made with cacao which some folks consider a super food (think flavinoids). The taste is similar to dark chocolate. The granola adds an interesting texture. Make these granola brownies – you won’t regret it! Let’s divert from brownies for a moment. Have…
Energy Bites with Dates
Energy bites with dates are a nutty, naturally sweetened vegan treat, great for post-workout or as a healthy snack to hold you over until the well-rounded meal. Energy bites are no-bake and easy to put together using any raw nuts and dried fruits. Just follow our proportions and use a food processor for the…
