DevAna Wellness

Scrumptious Guilt-Free Pumpkin Bars

devana — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:43:47 +0000

2 omega-3 organic eggs

1 cup coconut cream (or full fat coconut milk)

2 tablespoons organic blackstrap molasses

1 tablespoon vanilla

3 scoops Vanilla Dream Protein (hormone and antibiotic free whey)

1/3 cup ground Flaxseed

2-3 tablespoons Ground Cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon (approximately) of each:

o ground Nutmeg

o ground Ginger

o ground clove

o ground allspice

o pumpkin pie spice

1/2 teaspoon Real Salt, Celtic or Himalayan pink Salt

pinch stevia powder, if needed

2 (15 oz.) cans organic pumpkin puree (unsweetened). Or make your own by pureeing

cooked pumpkin, winter squash or sweet potato.

1 cup organic walnuts

ground Cinnamon, sprinkle to taste

Directions:

1. Lightly oil 9 x 9 baking pan with extra virgin coconut oil.

2. Using a 14-cup food processor, blend eggs until creamy.

3. Add coconut cream, molasses and vanilla to eggs. Blend until thick and creamy (approximately 1 minute).

4. Add one can of pumpkin at a time to the mixture, blending in between.

5. Add remaining ingredients, except nuts, and blend until mixed.

6. Mix in nuts until blended.

7. Taste the batter to check sweetness. Add some stevia or more spices according to your liking.

8. Pour into the sprayed pan and sprinkle cinnamon on the top before baking.

9. Bake at 325° for 1 hour and 45 minutes. Rotate the pan at 50 minutes to ensure even browning.

10. When the bars are cool, cover with plastic wrap or foil. Cracks will appear on the top and will flatten when the bars cool.

Note: Bars must sit overnight for the flavors to meld. They will not taste good right out of the oven.

Super Nutrition Salad

devana — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:22:08 +0000

Looking for a fabulously delicious way to stay healthy through the cold and flu season? This salad is loaded with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. Make a bunch and enjoy the left overs.

For the Roasted Roots:

Choose at least 3 of the following:

1 large onion (yellow or red), peeled

3 large carrots

1-2 sweet potatoes

1-2 medium parsnips (looks like an off white carrot)

1 medium rutabega

2 medium beets*

1 medium daikon radish (looks like a big long smooth white carrot)

2-3 medium turnips

about 1-2 T. extra virgin, cold-pressed olive oil

Real or Celtic salt and pepper to taste

Optional – herbs I like include oregano, thyme and rosemary

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Scrub (no need to peel) your veggies of choice.

Chop into similar sized bite-sized pieces and collect in a large mixing bowl.

* note: if you are using red beets, you may want to prep and roast separately as they tend to color everything else.

Toss the vegetables with the oil and seasonings until well coated.

Line 2 (maybe 3) baking sheets with unbleached parchment paper (available at most health food stores), then distribute vegetables in a single layer on each sheet.

Bake for about 40-60 minutes (depends on the size of your pieces), until slightly browned on the outside and beginning to soften on the inside.

Serve on a big bed of fresh greens(below) while warm or once cooled.

Store the leftovers in the fridge for a quick nourishing snack or side dish.

Great for sweet cravings!

Bed of Greens:

½ bunch arugula, chopped if large

1 bunch spinach, chopped if large

½ bunch parsley, chopped

1/ bunch kale, chopped (lightly steam if you have thyroid issues)

optional: Fresh minced garlic to taste (this will give you an extra immune boost and keep the vampires away!)

Squeeze of lemon (optional)

Extra olive or flax oil (optional)

Add some other raw veggies like diced red bell pepper, chopped celery, grated carrot, etc.

Add a protein boost:

- 1-2 organic eggs

- 3(ish) ounces wild fish, organic poultry or 100% grass fed meat

- 3-4 ounces baked tempeh

- ½ cup garbanzo, black beans or aduki beans

- handful raw (preferably soaked) almonds or other nut or seed of choice

Make a bunch and enjoy this throughout your week.

And just wait to see how great you will feel!

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