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 I participate in a health group in my area every now and again, and every month I try to focus on one medicinal herb, what it does for your body, and how we can use it in our everyday food! So, this month's herb is GINGER, and these cookies are not your average ginger snaps! Ginger is a great anti-bacterial herb, and you can use it in many ways! This is obviously ground ginger that we use in these cookies, but you can grate fresh ginger into your favorite chili recipe, or you can make ginger tea by boiling diced ginger in a pot for about 10 minutes and adding honey. Ginger tea is great for keeping colds and flu viruses away, and it works wonders for a natural remedy for strep throat! These cookies are thick and chewy and VERY GINGERY! If you're looking for cookies with a kick, then these are for you! These cookies are also completely organic and refined sugar-free! They're sweetened with pure maple sugar, which means that they're sweetened with dried maple syrup which is filled with lots of minerals and nutrients! Ginger Cookies!
Ingredients:
3 cups whole wheat pastry flour 2 Tbs. ground ginger 2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 cup butter (room temperature) 1/2 cup palm shortening 3/4 cup organic maple sugar 1/4 cup molasses 2 eggs Directions:
*Use organic ingredients when feasible.
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 I recently had this major craving for banana nut muffins, and so these refined sugar-free delights were born! These babies are made with organic, whole wheat flour. And they are sweetened with organic maple sugar! For those of you who don't know, maple sugar is basically just dried maple syrup, and so it's important that you find a brand that is 100% pure and organic so that we can stay away from extra additives and chemicals that are harmful to our bodies. Otherwise, maple syrup is a sweetener that is full of nutrients that your body will love you for! This is why maple sugar is a great sugar substitute and can be used for all of your baked delights! Healthy Banana Nut Muffins!
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 3 ripe bananas (mashed) 1/2 cup organic maple sugar 1 egg 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 cup butter (melted) Topping: 1/4 cup maple sugar 2 Tbs. whole wheat flour 2 Tbs. oats 1/3 cup chopped walnuts (or you can use your nut of choice) Directions:
*Use organic ingredients when feasible.
 Looking for a DELICIOUS paleo, gluten-free dinner idea? Look no further because these loaded sweet potatoes are absolutely AMAZING and they are something the whole family will love! These sweet potatoes are stuffed with a chicken salad filling, and they are completely gluten-free and filled with healthy fats! They're topped with cilantro and can be served with any of your favorite homemade dressing. I was so surprised at how delicious these turned out, but it's a great way to turn boring sweet potatoes into an exciting dish that virtually anyone will love! Chicken Salad Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients:
2 lbs chicken breast 3/4 cup celery (diced small) 3/4 cup avocado oil mayo 2 Tbs. mustard 1/2 tsp. pepper 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. dried dill 1 tsp. dried parsley 4 large sweet potatoes butter and salt for potato filling Directions:
*Store in refrigerator. **Use organic ingredients when feasible. **You will have leftover chicken filling which you can use for sandwiches or wraps the next day!
 Every kid's favorite food... pizza!! This is one of my favorite recipes for a Friday night, mainly because pizza is perfect weekend food, and pizza is really easy to make vegetarian if you're trying to cut down your meat intake. I generally eat meat only three times a week, so this is a delicious option for one of the meat-free nights of the week! This pizza is also completely organic and refined sugar-free! This is also my PERFECTED crust recipe! I love cooking gluten-free, but not all of my recipes are gluten free because I believe that whole, organic grain is healthy and full of necessary nutrients. So, this crust is made with whole wheat flour, and it's the perfect mix of crunchy on the outside, and soft on the inside! Also, you can top with ANYTHING you like! I topped this one with olives and peppers. But I've also used fresh pineapple, mushrooms, cilantro, fresh tomatoes, really anything you like! Homemade Pizza!
Ingredients:
Dough: 1 1/3 cup warm water (between 100-110°F) 2 1/4 tsp. active dry yeast 1 Tbs. raw honey 2 Tbs. olive oil 3/4 tsp. salt 3 1/2 cups whole wheat bread flour sprinkle of cornmeal for dusting Sauce: 1 12 oz. can organic tomato sauce 1/4 cup water 2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. onion powder 1 Tbs. Italian seasoning 1 Tbs. basil Cheese Desired Toppings Directions:
*Use Organic ingredients when feasible.
 I'm seriously CRAVING citrus fruit lately! Lemons, limes, grapefruit, oranges, you name it... I crave it. I'm not totally sure why, but I do know that citrus kills cancer cells in your body and is a great source for vitamin C! So... these lemon bars are organic, refined sugar-free, and they pretty much melt in your mouth! I once had someone tell me that they are like ambrosia for your tongue! So they must be good right?! These bars are also super versatile so if you want to convert them to gluten-free or dairy-free it's super easy! I'll show you how in the recipe below! Lemon Cream Bars!
Ingredients:
Crust: 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour 1/4 cup powdered Lakanto sweetener 1/2 tsp. real salt 2 tsp. lemon zest 3/4 cup cold butter, cut into pieces Filling: 4 eggs 1 cup raw honey 1/4 cup classic Lakanto sweetener 1 tsp. baking powder 1/3 cup lemon juice (about 2 large lemons worth) 1 heaping Tbs. lemon zest Topping: 1 8 oz package of cream cheese 1/4 cup powdered Lakanto sweetener 1 Tbs. maple syrup 2 tsp. vanilla extract extra lemon zest to sprinkle on top Directions:
*Use organic ingredients when feasible. *Store bars in fridge. **What to make these bars gluten-free? Easy! Simply replace the pastry flour in the crust for almond flour. **What to make these bars dairy-free? Also super easy! Just replace the cream cheese with a couple cans of coconut cream!
 Okay, I know that it's still January and not quite Valentines season yet, BUT.... I LOVE Valentines day, and I needed something to cheer me up through these gray January days. So... Claire's Kisses were born!! These are a little different than my other chocolate recipes in that they are made with organic cacao wafers, and cacao is a super food that boosts mood, energy, and immune function! It's a common myth that eating healthy means that you don't eat anything that tastes good, and I'm here to say that you DO NOT have to deprive yourself just because you choose to eat and live a healthful life! Confession.... I used to be OBSESSED with Hershey's chocolate kisses! I was that girl in high school that always had a bag of them in my locker, and I probably consumed a handful a day. I wouldn't recommend that for anyone whether you have a chronic illness or not! So... I'm SUPER EXCITED about these because they're organic, refined sugar-free, and full of nutrients that your body will love! Stay tuned for different flavored chocolate recipes all through the month of February because this is for sure my new favorite recipe!! Also, thanks to A Bite of Healthy for helping me out with this recipe! My sister is the creator of this food blog, and she is a food GENIUS! So go check out her blog here. Claire's Chocolate Kisses!
Ingredients:
1/2 cup cacao wafers 4 1/2 Tbs. maple syrup 2 tsp. vanilla extract 3 Tbs. coconut butter 1 tsp. coconut oil Directions:
*Use organic ingredients when feasible.
I would HIGHLY ENCOURAGE you to make your own coconut butter! It's a super simple process and it makes enough coconut butter to fill a small jar!
All you have to do is take two cups of shredded coconut and blend it in a small blender on high until coconut reaches a creamy texture! Store it in the fridge when you're done and enjoy it in lots of your healthy recipes! 
 This is me trying my hand at gluten free and dairy free delights! The banana cream pie is super easy to make and it's no bake, gluten free, dairy free, sugar free, and organic! I was actually super surprised at how delicious it turned out! This is a healthy pie that you won't want to miss! I originally found this recipe here, but I tweaked it a bit to my liking. But go check out Paleo Bailey and her delicious healthy recipes! Healthy Banana Cream Pie!
Ingredients:
Crust: 1 1/2 cup almonds 1/2 cup almond flour 7 Medjool dates, pitted 2 Tbs. coconut oil, melted 1/2 tsp. cinnamon pinch of salt Filling: 2 14 oz. cans full-fat coconut cream (refrigerate for a couple of hours prior to use) 2-3 bananas, sliced 1/4 cup + 2 Tbs. pure maple syrup 1 Tbs. vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. cinnamon chopped pecan and extra sliced banana for topping Directions:
*Use organic ingredients when feasible!
 I've always found it quite the struggle to keep sweet breads and cake moist when you're cooking refined sugar-free. With that said, I finally found a banana bread recipe that is super moist, healthy, refined sugar-free, and absolutely delicious! I love banana bread, and this recipe will be a favorite for your kids and your family! Healthy Banana Bread!
Ingredients:
2/3 cup grapeseed oil 1 cup raw honey 4 eggs 2 cups mashed banana (about 4-5 large bananas) 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk 2 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour Directions:
*Yields two loafs. *Use organic ingredients when feasible.
 I have always wanted to try making a smoothie bowl, and I finally got the chance! I was looking for a really simple smoothie bowl recipe, and I realized that there isn't much to choose from when it comes to simple smoothies, so I created one myself and here it is! This is a raspberry banana smoothie, and you can basically top it with whatever you'd like! I also used whey powder in the smoothie which is known for detoxing heavy metals out of the gut! Detox and deliciousness! Yay! I topped these with fresh banana, chia-seeds, shredded coconut, and granola. All the ingredients in this recipe are organic and refined-sugar free!! (Keep in mind that this recipe serves three people. So three small bowls worth!) Raspberry Banana Smoothie Bowl!
Ingredients:
2 large bananas 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk 1 Tbs. vanilla extract 1/8 cup maple syrup 3 cups frozen raspberries 1 Tbs. whey protein powder organic sugar free granola (you can use your own homemade or find the kind I used here) extra banana chia-seeds shredded coconut Directions:
 My first quiche! Okay, first of all... making quiche is a learning experience. Second of all, quiche takes a long time to cook, so if you're planning to eat it that day, PLAN AHEAD! Third, I had so much fun making this even if it's totally crazy and just came off the top of my head! Ha! This quiche is made with farm fresh, organic free-range eggs. It's also made with all organic veggies, and the hash-brown crust is made with home-grown, organic potatoes! It's also very versatile so you can pretty much throw whatever you like in it! I think adding olives, tomatoes, and other kinds of peppers would be a great addition to this recipe! This recipe is also topped with fresh, organic, Parmesan cheese, but if that's not an option for you cheddar cheese would work just as well! Hash-Brown Quiche
Ingredients:
Hash-Brown Crust: 3 cups freshly grated potatoes (about 3-4 large potatoes) 1/4 cup butter (melted) 3 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper Quiche: 8 eggs 1 cup dairy unsweetened coconut milk 1/4 cup diced onion (about a half of a small onion) 1/2 cup diced mini sweet peppers (about 4 small peppers) 3/4 cup diced sliced turkey (omit if you prefer vegetarian quiche) 2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. Italian spice 1/2 tsp. pepper 3/4 cup (split into 1/4 in the mixture, and 1/2 to sprinkle on top) Directions:
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