DELIVERING DELECTABLE DISHES DAY & NIGHT!

My immediate family has dealt with lactose intolerance, IBS, auto immune disorders and fatal cancer. From Fall '09-Summer 2010 I went from running 1/2 marathons to not being able to get out of bed, plagued with intense headaches, exhaustion and more. With my family history and my own immune system comprimised I was motivated to take a bit of a journey to better health. Slowly I've made considerable changes, (I'm not always 100% vigilant), but I know these changes have helped me return to better health...FOOD CHANGES: I cut out gluten, cut out most dairy, cut down on the "white stuff"-sugar, white rice & flour, decreased the amount of processed foods consumed, drink green smoothies regularly, eliminated red meat and eat more vegetarian and vegan dishes...just to name a few!

I use gluten free (GF) pasta and either a whole grain blend by Nalani Brown or a mix from Kathy Taylor for most bread, cake and cookie recipes-they are awesome! (If you like Kathy's mix, email me to order her cookbook at ishagirlclub@gmail.com.)

GF mix can be substituted straight across for regular flour if you aren't cooking gluten free!

Hope you enjoy!

Friday, April 27, 2012

Carob "Truffles"

Carob is in the legume family like cacao, but on the alkaline side of the scale. Don't ever bite into something with carob in it thinking you are getting a substitute for chocolate-you will be disappointed.  But if you can appreciate the distinct taste for what it is-I think you will enjoy the below immensely!

3/4 c almond butter
1/2 c carob powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/3 raw honey, brown rice syrup or agave nectar (I used honey)
1 tsp vanilla
1 c puffed rice cereal (or another puffed cereal)
1/2 c diced nuts (pecans work great)

unsweetened coconut flakes

1. Thoroughly combine the almond butter, carob powder, cinnamon, honey and vanilla.  (Dough will be stiff.)

2. Knead in the nuts and cereal.

3. With wet hands, form walnut-sized balls.  While the ball is still damp, roll it around in a bowl of coconut flakes to coat.  (You can also shake it in a ziplock bag of coconut flakes.)

4. Store in the fridge for a week or so or in the freezer.




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