Can’t cook? Well, don’t worry because neither can I. This sandwich took 5 minutes to make. Very tasty for an early morning workout. Alternatively, you can pour the banana mixture over 1/2 cup Fage Total 0% yogurt to receive an extra protein boost and slash 30 calories from the total calorie count.

• 1 whole wheat salad pocket, cut in two (or 1/2 pita bread)
• 1 small banana, sliced
• 1/2 tsp unrefined coconut oil
• 2 tsps honey
• 2 tsps almond slices
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Total calories: 265

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10 Perfect Foods, Nutrient Rich and Great Tasting

From Women’s Day June 17th, 2008 Issue

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Some people are just so creative. While watching Foodcrafters, I saw an unbelievable recipe for cheesecake. Instead of containing cheese, it has blended cashews, which has a wonderful, creamy texture. Neat, right? Interested in this raw food creation, I typed the words “cashew cheescake” into a search engine and stumbled upon this recipe. I wished that I had some coconut oil to add to my filling, but unfortunately I did not have any. The filling still turned out nicely! Be sure to adjust it to your taste level. Also, if you have fruits on hand, top the cashew cakes with them to make a fruit tart.

Servings: 13 mini cashew cakes

Crust

• 1 1/3 cups dried dates, pitted
• 2/3 cups raw almonds, soaked for 2 hours

Filling

• 1 1/3 cups cashews, soaked for 2 hours
• 3-4 tbsps lemon juice
• 2-3 tbsps honey
• 1/2 cup water
• 2-3 tbsps unsweetened coconut flakes

1. Rinse and drain the cashews and almonds. 
2. Pulse the almonds with the pitted dates.
3. Line the mini muffin tray with parchment paper and press the mixture into each cup. The recipe that I found did not require any parchment paper, but I just used it to be safe.
4. Pour the cashews, honey, lemon juice, and water into a blender. Blend until a smooth consistency is reached.  Add in the coconut flakes and blend for a few seconds. 
5. Pour the mixture into each mini muffin cup.
6. Place the tray in the freezer for about 2 hours. When ready to serve, allow the tray to thaw. 

Who needs ice cream when you can have frozen bananas? My family enjoyed these delicious treats for desserts!

• 2 bananas
• Fage Total 0% Greek Yogurt
• chopped almonds
• cinnamon

1. Line a tray with parchment paper.
2. Mix the Greek yogurt and cinnamon together.
3. Peel the bananas.
4. Cut off an end from each banana, then insert the popsicle sticks.
5. Coat the bananas in Greek yogurt and almonds.
6. Lay the bananas on the parchment paper and freeze for 45-55 minutes. The bananas will be creamy and firm, but not completely frozen.

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this is super helpful,telling the exact number for every nut.
i should start eating pistachios.

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If you haven’t baked a banana before, then you are in for a treat! It is pure goodness, especially with cinnamon, honey, and almonds. 

• 1 small banana
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp honey
• 1 tbsp almonds, chopped

1. Preheat toaster oven to 350F.
2. Make a slit in the middle of the peel. Be careful not to pierce the banana inside.
3. Cut the banana into thirds, then remove the pieces from the peel.
4. Sprinkle 1/4 cinnamon and drizzle 1/4 tsp honey into the peel.
5. Coat the banana pieces with the rest the of the cinnamon.
6. Put the pieces pack into the peel.
7. Drizzle the rest of the honey into the sides of the peel.
8. Stuff the almonds into the peel.
9. Wrap the banana in aluminum foil.
10. Bake for 12-15 minutes.

I have been seeing goat cheese covered grapes all over the internet, so I thought that I should give them a try. I mean look at them. How could you not want to make them? Well, looks can be deceiving because I did not really enjoy these balls. This was the first time that I had goat cheese and it will probably be the last. I can’t really explain the taste, but the word that comes to mind is tangy. It is definitely an acquired taste. I would love to try this recipe again except with another cheese. Does anyone have any cheese recommendations?

• red seedless grapes
• goat cheese
• chopped and toasted pistachios and almonds
• poppy seeds

1. Cut a thin slice of goat cheese and lay it on the palm of your hand.
2. Place a grape in the middle of the slice and roll it around using both hands. The cheese should cover the whole grape, but not be too thick.
3. Roll the ball in the toasted pistachios, almonds, or poppy seeds.
4. Repeat as many times as you want.
5. Place the balls in the refrigerator to chill and take out when ready to serve.

Homemade almond milk is a cinch to make! Unlike the ones found in the grocery store, this one has less sugar and few ingredients. I am a firm believer in using minimal ingredients to make a great product. 

• 1 cup soaked overnight almonds
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp agave nectar or honey (more if you want a really sweet milk)

1. Take your cup of soaked almonds and drain the water.
2. Place them in a blender and add the water, vanilla extract, and agave nectar or honey.
3. Blend well.
4. Take the liquid and strain it through a cheesecloth. Gather up the ends of the cloth and squeeze to remove any leftover liquid. There will be an almond meal inside the cheesecloth. Don’t throw it away! You can eat it alone or with yogurt.

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Can’t stand the high price tag of a Larabar? Make your own! You can save money and customize the bars yourself. I made my own today and loved it! This is the first of many to come.

• 1 cup raw almonds
• 1 1/4 cup whole pitted dates (19 of Dole’s dates for me)
• 3/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup grated carrots
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon 

1. Pulse the almonds, chia seeds, and cinnamon.
2. Add in the carrots, cranberries, and dates, then process until everything is well mixed.
3. Pour the mixture into a rectangular dish lined with parchment paper, then flatten it out.
4. Place the dish in the refrigerator for about 35 minutes. 
5. Remove the dish from the refrigerator and cut into bars. I was able to get five bars from this recipe.

Since I was craving something sweet, I made cranberry and almond butter balls. They are very simply to make and perfect to curb anyone’s sweet tooth. Just remember to eat these in moderation because these treats are still high in calories. 

• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup natural almond butter
• well blended walnuts

1. Blend the cranberries well.
2. Add in the almond butter and blend until the mixture is slightly sticky, yet firm enough to roll into balls. If the mixture is too wet, add in more cranberries. If the mixture is too dry, add in more almond butter.
3. Roll the mixture in balls and cover each one with the well blended walnuts.
4. Place the balls in the refrigerator until slightly firm. 

The 10 Best Foods for Flat Abs

1. Almonds
2. Eggs
3. Soy
4. Apples
5. Berries
6. Leafy Greens
7. Yogurt 
8. Veggie Soup
9. Salmon
10. Quinoa

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There has to be a drawback if something tastes so good. For these bars, precautions should be taken. One Haagen-Dazs vanilla and almonds ice cream bar has 310 calories, 22 grams of fat (13 g from saturated), 22 grams of carbohydrates, 20 grams of sugar, and 5 grams of protein.

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I’m a simple person who likes to eat simple food. 

Snack: Sliced apples and cottage cheese with crushed almonds.