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6 Tips for Quitting Coffee Without the Withdrawal Headache
August 10, 2016

6 Tips for Quitting Coffee Without the Withdrawal Headache

I love me some coffee. When I was 15, I decided to jump on the bandwagon with my father and older

coconut
August 8, 2016

10 (Non-Food) Ways to Use Coconut Oil

I love me some coconut oil… I eat a lot of it, but there are so many other uses for this

Plantain-Muffin
August 4, 2016

2-Ingredient Plantain Muffins & Pancakes {Grain-free}

So the other day I may have walked out of the Latin market with a cart full of almost-ripe plantains.

15 Easy & Attractive Cinder Block Projects for Your Garden {DIY}
April 19, 2016

15 Easy & Attractive Cinder Block Projects for Your Garden {DIY}

Our new backyard has all these little groupings of cinder blocks littered around. And since I’m just that practical kind

Fudge
April 1, 2016

Amazing Coconut Oil Fudge (Dairy-free, Sugar-free)

Have I told you how much I love coconut oil? If you haven’t started adding coconut oil to your diet, now

Apple Cider Vinegar
March 31, 2016

Easy Probiotics – Raw Apple Cider Vinegar Tonic

I used to brew my own kombucha – which was awesome. And easy. And cheap. But since we moved, I

Makeahead Breakfast
March 25, 2016

21 Healthy Make-Ahead Breakfast Recipes

Sometimes boxed cereal is so tempting. Even to a hard-core health-nut mama like me! Come on – it’s convenient, quick,

Sweet Potato Breakfast Custard
March 24, 2016

Sweet Potato Breakfast Custard

Okay, I confess. This is basically sweet potato pie for breakfast. But with much less sugar – and no crust

How to Make Homemade Energy Bars | TheSweetPlantain.com I love Larabars. If you haven’t been introduced to these fruit and nut bars, you’re missing out. You know all those bars you see in that section of your natural food store? All those bars that are masquerading as “healthy”, “natural”, and “good for you”? Most are chock full of sugar, soy, and other kind of shocking ingredients. Mainly soy. I really, really dislike soy. Did you know that? It still continues to shock me that they still carry that stuff in health food stores. If you’re wondering why, look here. Anyhow, Larabars are totally free of anything yucky. They are exactly what you are looking for when you head to that section of the store. Unfortunately, they pack a bit of a punch to the ol’ pocketbook. In other words, they’re a little pricey. How to Make Homemade Energy Bars | TheSweetPlantain.com Not that I blame them…after all, a business has to make a living. But I had to break the code, otherwise I just wouldn’t be able to enjoy the chewy, sweet bars that I love so much. And now that I’ve unearthed the magical formula, I can make my own delicious, healthy little energy bars at a fraction of the price and with my own unique stamp of flavor! It’s so simple to do – just the right ratio of fruit to nuts and whatever add-ins you want – which is nice, because you can use what you’ve got in your pantry! Assuming, of course, you have fruits in nuts in your pantry. Which I hope you do, ’cause you’re about to use them. The Ratio: 1 c. Nuts : 2 c. Dried Fruit : Add-ins Add-ins: Cocoa (up to 1/4 c.) Citrus Zest Spices (up to 2 t.): cinnamon, coriander, ginger, nutmeg Flavor Extracts (1 t.): vanilla, almond, etc. These are typical add-ins that I use, but feel free to get creative (and share your add-ins in the comments!). The Process: Put the nuts in a food processor and grind until it’s the consistency of cornmeal. You can set them aside while you process the fruit or leave them in for a chunkier texture. Put the fruit in the processor and puree until completely smooth, or until it’s just come together into a ball (really it just depends on what sort of consistency you want your bar to have). Add the nuts back in if you had set them aside, put in your add-ins, and process until its all combined. Line an 8″ square baking dish (or equivalent) with parchment or wax paper, leaving a few inches of paper hanging over either side. Spoon the fruit mixture onto the parchment and flatten – either with slightly damp hands, or by pressing down with the overhanging paper. Cover with plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator for a few hours until hardened. Place the hardened mixture on a cutting board and peel off the paper. Cut into bars of desired size. Wrap individually in parchment, or put in an airtight container with parchment between layers of bars.
January 30, 2016

How to Make Homemade Energy Bars

I love Larabars. If you haven’t been introduced to these fruit and nut bars, you’re missing out. You know all

Animal Fat
January 3, 2016

How to Render Animal Fat for Cooking (Lard, Tallow, & Schmaltz)

I know, I know…of all the unfashionable ingredients for me to have in my kitchen – animal fats are probably

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