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Apple Fruit Rolls

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Apple Fruit Rolls

Apple Fruit Rolls

Many parents buy Fruit Roll-Ups for their children, thinking they're purchasing healthy snacks. After all, if the word "fruit" is in the title, then it must be a good choice, right? Take a look at the ingredients list in a Strawberry Fruit Roll-Up:Pears From Concentrate, Corn Syrup, Dried Corn Syrup, Sugar, Partially Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Acetylated Mono And Diglycerides, Pectin, Malic Acid, Natural Flavor, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Color (Red 40, Yellows 5 & 6, Blue 1).
So, where exactly are the strawberries? Although this roll-up does contain some fruit (pears), it's mostly made of chemicals, dyes, and preservatives. Yummy. You can find fruit leather that is 100% fruit with no chemicals added, but those brands are usually pricey. When you spend as much as $.65 for one stick, it adds up.
This recipe for a healthy fruit roll can be made at home in a dehydrator. Don't have a dehydrator? Borrow one from a friend, or buy one. Your stomach will thank you later.
2.12 from 9 votes
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Course Snack

Equipment

  • Dehydrator

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Mix applesauce and cinnamon in a large bowl, and set aside. Place two fruit roll sheets on two dehydrator trays. Rub a little olive oil on trays to prevent sticking.
    Apple Fruit Rolls on Dehydrator
  • Dry at 135 degrees 6-8 hours or until fruit has the consistency of leather. Use a small spatula or knife to remove fruit from trays while it is still warm. Cut into strips, roll, and enjoy!

Blueberry Mango Smoothie

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Blueberry Mango Smoothie

I like to start my mornings with a smoothie. It's especially refreshing when the weather is hot or just after a workout.On a Daniel Fast, making a smoothie is a great way to enjoy the mouth-watering fruit God has given us. If you're brave, you can add vegetables as well to make a green smoothie. Now before you wrinkle up your nose at the thought, hear me out! Green smoothies are not as bad as you might think! They're actually quite good. The sweetness of the fruit is usually so overpowering that you can't taste most greens (unless they're especially pungent, such as with arugula). Blueberry Mango Smoothie tastes like a Hawaiian drink you'd sip on the beach. It's satisfying and filling, and your body will be energized by the vast array of nutrients it provides.
4.67 from 6 votes
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Course Breakfast, Drinks, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any unsweetened non-dairy milk)
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen mango chunks
  • 1 fresh or frozen banana, peeled, sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal, optional
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes

Instructions
 

  • Mix all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
  • Yield: 1 serving (serving size: about 8 ounces or 1 cup)

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Notes

  • Make sure at least one fruit is frozen to have a chilled smoothie. You can also use ice.
  • To freeze bananas, remove peels before placing in freezer. Put in a plastic zip-top bag until completely frozen. See my instructional video for help.
  • Pour into popsicle molds for a tasty treat!
  • Make this recipe into a "green" smoothie by adding 1 cup chopped kale or spinach leaves.
  • Add 1 teaspoon spirulina powder. Spirulina is a type of blue-green algae that is rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, and carotenoids (antioxidants that can help protect cells from damage). It contain B complex vitamins, beta-carotene, vitamin E, manganese, zinc, copper, iron, selenium, and gamma linolenic acid (an essential fatty acid).
  • Flaxseed meal is a powder made from ground flaxseeds. It's high in fiber and a good source of Omega-3 fatty acids.

Kale Orange Juice

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Kale Orange Juice

You already know how good oranges are for you, but did you know that kale is considered to be a nutritional powerhouse? Not only is it high in vitamin C, it's also a powerful antioxidant, a great source of vitamins A and K, and contains fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. Pretty impressive for a leafy green vegetable, I'd say!
5 from 2 votes
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Course Drinks
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large navel oranges, peeled
  • 2 cups chopped kale leaves, ribs removed

Instructions
 

  • Wash kale leaves well. Feed through juicer and discard pulp.
  • Yield: 2 servings (serving size: 8 ounces or 1 cup)

 

Plum Good Smoothie

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Plum Good Smoothie

Dried plums are prunes, but don't let that fact deter you from eating them. They're sweet, chewy, and satisfying. Following are just a few reasons why dried plums are good for you:
Great source of fiber - insoluble fiber for regularity and soluble fiber that helps to lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
Prevents and relieves constipation.High in vitamin A and beta-carotene (a natural antioxidant).
Produce a sense of fullness in the stomach, which can curb your appetite.Good source of iron and potassium.
Rich in magnesium, which aids in promoting relaxation (nerves, muscles, and blood vessels), relieving muscle soreness, reducing symptoms of asthma, and even migraine headaches.
Although dried plums are a wonderful snack by themselves, they can also be used in a variety of dishes, such as in this smoothie recipe.
3.86 from 7 votes
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Course Breakfast, Drinks, Snack
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 apple, unpeeled, chopped
  • 1 frozen banana, peeled, sliced
  • 1/4 cup dried plums (about 6)
  • 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a blender. Process about 1 minute or until completely smooth.
  • Yield: 2 servings (serving size: about 1 cup or 8 ounces)

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Notes

  • To prepare banana ahead of time, remove peel and place in a plastic ziptop bag until frozen.
  • Add chopped nuts to boost the protein content.
  • Make it a green smoothie by adding 1 cup spinach or kale. You can also mix in 1 tablespooon of spirulina.

 

Apple Raisin Nut Cookies

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Apple Raisin Nut Cookies

When I came up with this recipe, my daughters were out of school for the fifth time in two weeks because of inclement weather. We were snowbound, and I was going stir crazy! After we'd eaten lunch that day, I got an overwhelming urge to run into the kitchen and whip up some cookies, so I did. My goal was to use the fewest amount of ingredients possible AND to include items that people would most likely already have at home. I was very pleased with how these cookies came out. My girls certainly liked them and didn't even miss the chocolate chips!
4.89 from 17 votes
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Course Dessert, Snack
Servings 16
Calories 165 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups chopped apples, unpeeled (about 2 apples)
  • 1 cup brown rice flour
  • 1 cup cashew halves and pieces
  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • 1 cup raisins

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add apples, brown rice flour, cashews, pecans, and raisins to a food processor. Process about 30 seconds for a smooth texture or 15 seconds for a nuttier cookie. Drop by spoonfuls, two inches apart, on an ungreased 11 by 17-inch baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.
  • Yield: 16 servings (serving size: about 1 cookie)

Notes

  • Substitute walnuts or almonds for pecans.
  • Use any whole grain flour in place of the brown rice flour.

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 3gFat: 9gFiber: 2gSugar: 6g

 

Sweet Spinach Smoothie

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Sweet Spinach Smoothie

Sweet Spinach Smoothie

The morning I created this delicious smoothie recipe, I woke up to gently falling snow. The scene was absolutely beautiful. With my Bible open, I sat near the hearth, relishing the warmth from the fire and a few moments of solitude. It wasn't long before Isabelle, my then 7-year-old, crept into the living room and whispered, "Mom, God answered my prayer. I asked him for 1 1/2 inches of snow. Look outside!" Our mid-morning snack that day was Sweet Spinach Smoothies.
Now, before you shake your head "no way" and run out of the room when you see the color of this smoothie, give it a fair chance. Let me assure you that the sweetness of the banana and pear completely mask any the spinach taste. Trust me!
4.60 from 5 votes
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Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup water or non-dairy milk (almond, coconut, rice, or soy milk)
  • 1 Bosc pear, unpeeled, cored
  • 1 cup fresh spinach leaves, packed
  • 1 frozen banana, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal, optional
  • 1/2 tablespoon kelp powder, optional
  • 1/2 tablespoon spirulina powder, optional

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients in a blender, and process until smooth.
  • Yield: 2 servings (serving size: about 8 ounces or 1 cup)

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Notes

  • To freeze bananas, remove peels before placing in freezer. Put in a plastic zip-top bag until completely frozen.
  • Substitute spinach with kale leaves.
  • Use an Anjou, Asian, or Bartlett pear instead of a Bosc pear.
  • Flaxseed meal is a powder made from ground flaxseeds. It's high in fiber and a good source of Omega-3 fatty acids.
  • Kelp is a sea vegetable that is a concentrated source of minerals, including iodine, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and iron.
  • Spirulina is a type of blue-green algae that is rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, and carotenoids (antioxidants that can help protect cells from damage). It contain B complex vitamins, beta-carotene, vitamin E, manganese, zinc, copper, iron, selenium, and gamma linolenic acid (an essential fatty acid).

 

Bell Pepper Boats

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Bell Pepper Boats

Bell Pepper Boats

Fun to make. Fun to eat!
3.10 from 20 votes
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Course Side Dish
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bell peppers, halved, cored, seeded
  • 1 cup Hummus
  • 1 large tomato, seeded, chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives
  • 1 tablespoon diced avocado
  • 1 teaspoon sunflower seeds

Instructions
 

  • Slice off a very thin strip off the bottom of each pepper half so that the cut side is up. (This will allow the pepper to lie flat while you stuff it. Be careful not to take too much off or the mixture will spill out.) In a small bowl, mix Hummus,  tomatoes, and olives. Place about 2 tablespoons of the Hummus mixture into each pepper half. Top with diced avocado and sunflower seeds. Serve.
  • Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1 pepper half)

Notes

  • Use Confetti Hummus or Pumpkin Hummus.
  • If not serving immediately, sprinkle about 1/2 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice over avocado to prevent browning.
  • This dish will taste best if the Hummus and peppers have been refrigerated.

 

Crunchy Kale Chips

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Crunchy Kale Chips

Kale is a nutritional powerhouse. It's a leafy green vegetable in the Brassica family, which includes Brussels sprouts and cabbage. The main three types of kale are curly, dinosaur (Lacinato), and ornamental. Kale is loaded with vitamins K and A and is a good source of vitamin C. One reason you should make kale a regular part of your diet is that its risk-lowering benefits for cancer have recently been extended to at least five different types of cancer: bladder, breast, colon, ovary, and prostate. You can use kale in dips, soups, stir-fries, and even as snacks, such as in this recipe.
5 from 2 votes
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Course Snack
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups kale, ribs removed and torn into bite-size pieces
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or coconut oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly oil an 11 x 17-inch baking sheet. Place kale in a large bowl, and add olive oil, garlic powder, and salt. Use your hands to incorporate into leaves so that they are well coated. Spread leaves on baking sheet. Bake 12-15 minutes or until crispy.

Notes

  • You can also cook these chips in a dehydrator for 2-3 hours at 135 degrees (or until crispy).
  • Use 1/2 teaspoon Taco Seasoning or chili powder instead of garlic powder; omit salt.
  • Store unused portions in an air-tight container. To reheat, place in a 400-degree oven for about 5 minutes to make crispy.

 

Almond Cookies

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Almond Cookies

These light-tasting cookies look like they belong at a ladies' brunch or luncheon. But even though Almond Cookies may appear to be delicate and fancy, they're filling and satisfying, hearty enough for even the manliest man.
4.55 from 11 votes
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Course Dessert, Snack
Servings 14

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup almond meal or flour
  • 1/3 cup almond butter
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
  • 1/4 cup + 3 tablespoons Date Honey
  • 2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, mix almond meal, almond butter, orange juice, and flaxseed meal.
  • Lightly rub an 11 x 17-inch baking sheet with olive oil. Place dough on baking sheet and flatten with your hands to about 1/8-inch thickness. Use a circle cookie cutter about the size of a 1/3 cup measuring scoop to cut out cookies (or use the measuring cup itself).
  • Spread about 1/2 tablespoon Date Honey on each cookie, and top with 3-4 sliced almonds. Bake 10 minutes. Remove from oven, and transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool.
  • Yield: 14 servings (serving size: 1 cookie)

Notes

  • Use unsweetened applesauce as a topping instead of Date Honey.
  • Omit the toppings, and crumble baked cookie over fresh fruit.

Sesame Seed Rice Crackers

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Sesame Seed Rice Crackers

Sesame Seed Rice Crackers

Spread a little almond butter on these crunchy, whole grain crackers for a perfect mid-afternoon snack. They're also gluten free, making them a healthy choice for anyone with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.
4.25 from 4 votes
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Course Snack
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cooked wild rice
  • 1 cup brown rice flour
  • ¼ cup flaxseed meal
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Add wild rice, rice flour, flaxseed meal, water, olive oil, and salt to a food processor bowl. Process about 30 seconds or until mixture forms a ball and sticks together.
  • Transfer to a larger bowl, and stir in both types of sesame seeds.  Use your hands and/or a rolling pin to spread dough out on a silicone mat on a 11 x 17-inch baking sheet (you may need to coat your hands with a little flour). Press dough to edges of sheet. With a knife, score into 1 3/4-inch pieces. Bake 20 minutes.
  • Remove crackers that are done (usually those on the outside edges brown more quickly). Flip remaining crackers, and bake another 8 minutes or until crispy.
  • Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 9 crackers)

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Daniel Fast Sweet Potato Pie

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Sweet Potato Pie

You may be skeptical that a vegan pie without any added sugar could be delicious. But it's true! This Sweet Potato Pie is smooth with a slight coconut crunch--a perfect dessert for any Daniel Fast meal.
3.84 from 6 votes
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Course Dessert, Snack
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes
  • ½ cup Date Honey
  • ¼ cup unsweetened orange juice
  • 1 cup oat flour see Recipe Notes
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • ¼ cup finely chopped pecans

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake or steam sweet potatoes until tender. If baking, pierce each potato a few times with a fork and wrap tightly in aluminum foil, shiny side out. Bake at least 1 hour or until soft. Remove from oven, and set aside until cool enough to handle. Peel and discard skins. If steaming, peel skins and cook 25-30 minutes or according to your steamer's directions. Cut potatoes into smaller pieces, and mash with a potato masher.
  • Put potatoes, Date Honey, and orange juice in a food processor or blender, and puree until completely smooth with no lumps. Add oat flour, orange zest, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir well.
  • Pour sweet potato mixture into a 9 by 2-inch pie plate that has been rubbed with olive oil. Spread coconut flakes and pecans over top. Bake 15-20 minutes, or until lightly browned. Serve immediately.
  • Yield: 8 servings (serving size: about 1 slice pie)

Notes

  • Spread almond butter or Date Honey on top of each serving.
  • Add ½ cup raisins when you mix the oats and pureed potato mixture.
  • Make your own oat flour by placing old-fashioned rolled oats in a food processor or blender and process until fine (½ cup old-fashioned oats will yield about ½ cup ground oats).

 

“Parmesan Cheese”

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"Parmesan Cheese"

"Parmesan Cheese"

Did you know when you finely chop certain nuts - particularly Brazil nuts, cashews, and macadamia nuts - that they resemble and taste a lot like Parmesan cheese? Although devoted vegans have known this trick for years, this information may be new to you. However, once you sprinkle this "Parmesan Cheese" on your favorite Daniel Fast dishes, you will be pleasantly surprised at how good it tastes.
3.67 from 12 votes
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Course Snack
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup lightly-salted cashew halves and pieces

Instructions
 

  • Add cashews to food processor and blender. Process about 15 seconds or until cashews resemble the texture of Parmesan cheese.
  • Yield: 12 servings (serving size: 1 tab

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