Stuffed Dates

Fruit Stew serves 2 ~ $2.48 per serving This is surprisingly filling. You can make this entirely fat free by simply omitting the olive oil, which is something I do on occasion.  ingredients 1 mango, cubed ($1.49) 1 papaya, cubed ($.99) 1 cucumber, chopped ($.69) 2 tablespoons olive oil ($.20) 1 teaspoon salt 1 medium…

 Kids love smoothies. And why not? They seem almost too good to be true. They’re sweet and creamy and delicious. But when they’re made from raw fruits and vegetables, they’re nutritional powerhouses.  Here are five super healthy but also fun and easy smoothies recipes your kids (and you) will love this summer! Beet Strawberry Lemon…

Bloody Eyeballs serves 2 ~ $.53 per serving juice of one lime ($.60) 2 tablespoons agave ($.40) 4 grapes ($.05) tablespoon beet juice Who doesn’t like to start their celebration with some bloody eyeballs? In glasses suitable for eyeballs, mix the lime juice and agave. Add enough water to fill. Peel the grapes so a…

Breakfast Apple Mango Smoothie serves 1 ~ $2.10 per serving ingredients 1 apple, washed (peeled if not organic) ($.60) 1 cup mango,chunks, fresh or frozen ($1.00) 1 banana, sliced and frozen 1 handful kale leaves ($.50) 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 cup ice water for blending (more or less depending on how thick…

Apple Mango Smoothie serves 1 ~ $2.10 per serving ingredients 1 apple, washed (peeled if not organic) ($.60) 1 cup mango,chunks, fresh or frozen ($1.00) 1 banana, sliced and frozen 1 handful kale leaves ($.50) 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 cup ice water for blending (more or less depending on how thick you…

    Breakfast Plum Pie serves 3 ~ $2.47 per serving 1/2 cup walnuts ($1.00) 1/2 cup raisins ($.85) 3 plums, sliced thinly ($3.00) 3 tablespoons coconut butter ($1.65)  2 tablespoons coconut nectar ($.40) banana ice cream ($.50) blackberry puree In a food processor fitted with an “S” blade, process the walnuts and raisins until…