No Fuss Natural
Healthy living without the overwhelm
This is a sweet (but not too sweet) desert or snack made from real food ingredients. It is a new family favorite and one I feel pretty good about feeding my kids (and myself). This bar stays soft and chewy (which we like). It is also egg-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free (if you buy gluten-free oats). […]
A few years ago I discovered what my family deems to be the best peanut butter recipe EVER! It is based on the nut butter recipe from Nourishing Traditions, except I haven't made the time to soak and dehydrate the peanuts yet (as recommended in the book). In fact, I like them roasted. The great […]
A unique sweet bread that is perfect for gift giving. Bursting with cranberries and nuts, this loaf has an undeniable holiday feel. The recipe includes cheese, but doesn’t taste like cheese! I promise. Cranberry Cheese Bread 3 cups whole wheat pastry flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup […]
Healthy and nutritious. We really enjoyed these cookies! This recipe is adapted from Sue Gregg's Kamut cookie recipe in her Dessert book (page 102). ½ cup dried cranberries ½ cup (1 stick) organic butter 1 egg 1 cup Sucanat (evaporated whole sugar cane juice) Read more about Sucanat here 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla 2/3 cup […]
One day soon I will write a post about the health benefits of coconut! In the meantime, I thought you might enjoy this little recipe. It is one our family's favorite healthy drinks. Thick like a milkshake, this beverage truly satisfies. The basic recipe contains coconut milk, bananas, cocoa powder, maple syrup and vanilla. It […]
The first time I made this peanut butter, my daughter and I just stood around eating it by the spoonful exclaiming, “This is the best peanut butter ever!” If you are not yet making your own peanut butter, I encourage you to give it a try. It is very simple and so much better for […]
New grains are fun to try. They are less scary and intimidating than other new foods, but just as intriguing. At least for this ex-vegetarian anyway. Kamut is actually the brand name of a variety of wheat called khorosan. It is often tolerated well by those with wheat allergies and is frequently substituted for wheat […]
