Chocolate Protein Bars

One of my most popular recipes so far. Taste tested and approved by many! Ingredients1 (15oz) can chickpeas (or 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas)1 cup rolled oats¼ cup almond butter…[...]

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Deluxe Granola

https://youtu.be/L-TzeLwOaDw?si=r1IEKxQGSlwiI-Wp Ingredients *contains nuts 2 cups oats 1/4 cup hazelnuts 1/4 cup pecan halves 1/4 cup almonds 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds Roast about 10 minutes on…[...]

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Chopped Vegetable Salad

https://youtu.be/DV1fmQ_DW_0 Ingredients 1 bell pepper diced 1/2 red onion diced 3 green onions diced 1/2 cup corn 1 jalapeno deseeded and diced 1/4 cup cilantro roughly chopped 1  14 oz can black beans drained and rinsed 2-4 cups baby spinach chopped 1 zucchini chopped 1 large…[...]

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Hummus Rolls

Hummus spread it on a wrap with some fresh veggies and herbs rolled up is worth a try for the nutritional benefit. Enjoy! 4 Low-Carb wraps (any brand)1 cup fresh…[...]

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Yumm-Hummus

Ingredients 15 ounces chickpeas (1 can rinsed and drained or 1 ½ cups cooked)½ teaspoon baking soda (if using canned)¼ cup lemon juice1-4 large garlic cloves½ teaspoon fine sea salt½…[...]

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Avocado Yogurt Dressing

Ingredients 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt 1 or 2 medium avocados 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 small limes (juice) 1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro leaves 1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley leaves 1 clove minced garlic 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper Mix well in small blender until creamy.…[...]

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Italian Eggplant Roll-Ups

with Ricotta-Pesto & Roasted Pepper Sauce Ingredients 1 large eggplant, sliced lengthwise into ¼-inch strips 1–2 tbsp olive oil Salt & pepper to taste 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese grated fresh…[...]

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Sugar Overdose is Serious

In today’s world, sugar is everywhere—hidden in processed foods, drinks, and even foods we may think of as "healthy." While sugar in moderation can be part of a balanced diet,…[...]

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Healthy Egg Muffins

Ingredients: 3 large eggs 1/4 cup milk (or almond milk for dairy-free) 1/4 cup shredded cheese (optional) 1/4 cup diced bell pepper 2 tbsp diced red onion 1/4 cup chopped…[...]

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Oatmeal Date Bars

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mA69QOUaYO0 Ingredients:  1 cup (2 sticks) butter or coconut oil, softened  1 cup coconut sugar  2 eggs  1 teaspoon vanilla extract  1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour  1 teaspoon baking soda  1/2…[...]

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Easy Bean Salad

Ingredients Blend together: 1/2 small red onion, finely diced 1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely diced 2 garlic cloves, finely minced 2-3 tbsp lime juice 2-3 tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp sea salt…[...]

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Whipped Evaporated Milk

Ingredients: 12 oz. can Evaporated Milk1 tsp. Maple Syrup (or other sweetener)1 tsp. Vanilla or other flavored Extractpinch Cream of Tarter Step 1 Pour evaporated milk into small mixer bowl…[...]

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Frozen Dream Cream

Variations: Chocolate Supreme2 frozen bananas1 tbsp cocoa powder1/2 tsp vanilla extract1 tsp honey or maple syrup1 tbsp milk Coffee & Cream2 frozen bananas2 tsp cocoa powder1 tsp instant coffee powder1/2…[...]

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Whole Grain Waffles

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup whole wheat flour1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup brown rice flour1 tablespoon sugar substitute4 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 eggs 1 cup plain Greek yogurt1…[...]

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Banana Date Bread

Ingredients8 oz. (227g) pitted dates1 cup dark black coffee1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt2 cups total (250g) whole wheat/brown rice/coconut flour mix1 tsp baking powder1 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salt1 tsp ground cinnamon1/2 cup softened coconut oil2 large eggs3 ripe mashed bananas1 tsp vanilla extract1/2 cup chopped walnuts (Optional) Instructions Preheat the oven to…[...]

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Eating Mushrooms

https://youtu.be/GOgtg_JQ3UE Scrambled Mushroom Recipe1 cup fresh, chopped mushrooms1 cup fresh spinach 1 tsp butter 3 eggs 1 tsp cold water 1 tbsp grated cheese (Parmesan / Romano) Black pepper as…[...]

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Trader Joe’s Story

Today I stopped in Trader Joe's to pick up some groceries and the most amazing thing happened. As I made my way through the produce aisle I placed two large…[...]

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Easy Crusty Bread

This bread recipe is easy to make, soft and delicious inside and crusty outside. Basically mix and let rise overnight, then bake in a Dutch Oven. Ingredients 3 1/4 cups all-purpose…[...]

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Sugar Sugar

Sugar is addictive. I believe I was born a "Sugar Baby" in that my mother was addicted while pregnant with me. Throughout life it seemed that I craved more and…[...]

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Souper Veggie Stock

Good soup starts with good stock. Making a sensational vegetable stock out of the items cut off to make the soup that would normally head to a compost bin. Say…[...]

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Welcome

Real Food Tales tells a story about what we eat and encourages consumption of real food, how to pick it from the store, prepare it, freeze meals, cooking lessons, and…[...]

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Too Much Sugar

Americans consume an average of 100-150+ grams of added sugar per day. That is way too much for humans to process.  The liver metabolizes sugar like alcohol, converting carbohydrates to…[...]

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Banana Blueberry Oats

Oatmeal is a good choice for breakfast if it is Whole Oats. The stuff in the package that you add hot water and viola yummy oatmeal is not real food.…[...]

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Chicken Biscuit Pie

This delicious casserole is meant to be the second meal made from leftover chicken or turkey with gravy. It is a soul-comfort food with a crispy biscuit topping that is…[...]

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