Health for Body Mind and Soul

These holiday munchies are great for sharing or indulging.

Almonds invigorates the nervous system and reduces cholesterol. Almonds are among the richest plant-based foods in calcium and phosphorous. Almonds contain more calcium than milk per 100 gram. Almonds also contain vitamins B₁,B₆, vitamin E and C (Pamplano- Roger, 2006).

Savory Roasted Almonds

• 3 cups raw almonds
•  1 teaspoon ground thyme
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground oregano
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 3 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon sucanat
• 1 teaspoon vegetable bouillon powder
• 3 tablespoon Bakon yeast
• pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 tablespoon Bragg Liquid Aminos
• 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
• 3 tablespoon water

Mix water and flaxseed meal in a cup. Microwave until it boils (30 seconds).

Place almonds in bowl. Pour flaxseed mixture over almonds, stirring to coat almonds. Add remaining ingredients, Mix well to  coat almonds with herbs and spices. Evenly distribute almonds in a single layer on parchment lined, or foil lined cookie sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes at 350 degree Fahrenheit.

No-Bake Cookies (Nanci’s)

• 1 cup sugar
• 4 tablespoon Earth Balance margarine
• ½ cup milk alternative (rice, soy, almond etc)
• 3 cup quick cook oats
• 6 tablespoon carob powder
• ½ cup desiccated coconut
• I cup peanut butter

Boil sugar, margarine and milk alternative slowly for 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining ingredients. Drop by spoonfuls onto parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Refrigerate until set.

Spicy Apple Crumble

7 large apples (Granny Smith or apple of choice) peeled, cored and sliced

1 cup quick cook oats

½ cup graham cracker crumbs

½ cup demerara sugar or sucranat

¼ cup finely chopped walnuts

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 to ¼ teaspoon ground cloves (has a strong flavor – add to you liking)

2 tablespoons water

½ teaspoon vanilla

1 teaspoon salt

Method

Place apples, water, cinnamon, cloves, vanilla, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ cup sugar in saucepan over medium heat. Cook apples until tender (approximately 10 minutes). Stir occasionally to prevent burning. Remove from heat when cooked. Stir in lemon juice.

Crumble

Place oats, graham cracker crumbs (can be made by grinding graham crackers in processor or coffee grinder), ¼ cup sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, ground nuts, in bowl. Can add ½ teaspoon of cinnamon (optional). Add oil and mix until mixture looks like breadcrumbs.

Cover pie dish with a thin layer of crumble mixture. Cover mixture with cooked apples. Cover apples with remaining crumble mixture. Bake in oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes or until golden brown.  Serve warm with custard or Soy/coconut icecream.

Creamy Lemon Pie (Essie’s)

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