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Fresh Mango Pie

Kevin Hensel — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:56:17 +0000

What better way to usher in summer than with this delicious no-bake mango pie? You won’t find any processed sugars or refined carbs in this dessert – just sweet and nutritious whole food ingredients. That being said, remember to use portion control even with nutritious desserts.
Servings: 12

Here’s what you need…

2 cups raw pecans
1/2 teaspoon ground vanilla beans, divided
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 1/2 cup pitted dates, divided
2/3 cup water
3 ripe mangoes, peeled, seeded and sliced

Combine the pecans, 1/4 teaspoon of the vanilla bean, sea salt and 3/4 cup of the dates in a food processor. Press half of the mixture into the bottom of a pie pan, set aside.
Combine the remaining 3/4 cup dates, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla bean and water in a food processor or blender. Mix until a thick syrup forms.
Place the mangoes in a large mixing bowl. Toss with the syrup until fully combined.
Arranged the mangoes over the crust, then sprinkle with the remaining crust.
Keep in the fridge and eat within 2 days.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 220 calories, 12g fat, 27g carbohydrate, 5g fiber, and 3g protein.

Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Kevin Hensel — Mon, 17 May 2010 17:19:44 +0000

You’ve probably heard of quinoa – it is hailed by some as the new super food. It’s high in protein (12%-18%) and contains a balanced set of essential amino acids – this means it’s a surprisingly complete protein. It’s also high in fiber and iron. And, as if the edible seeds didn’t have enough going for them, NASA is thinking about growing it in space.

Quinoa is quite possibly the perfect thing to have for breakfast to start your day off on the right foot.
Servings: 1

Here’s what you need:

1/2 cup quinoa, cooked in water according to instructions on package
1 Tablespoon golden raisins
1 Tablespoon date pieces, chopped
1 Tablespoon pecan pieces, chopped
Dash of cinnamon
Dash of nutmeg
Drizzle of pure maple syrup

1. Top cooked quinoa with raisins, date pieces, pecan pieces, cinnamon, nutmeg and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 344 calories, 5g fat, 59g carbohydrate, 6g fiber, and 12g protein.

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Kevin Hensel — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:31:55 +0000