January is national oatmeal month. There are so many ways to eat oatmeal, cold, hot, overnight, baked, savory and/or sweet. We eat oats in some form most days of the week. Oats are one of the best breakfast foods out there, in my opinion. I…
Good Morning! January is national oatmeal month. I am a total believer in starting your day with a delicious healthy breakfast like this toasted oatmeal with citrus compote. Personally, I think it sets the tone for the rest of my day. What better time to…
Hey you guys, these dark chocolate oranges are AMAZING! If you are looking for a simple, delicious, and healthy recipe to impress your guests this is it. I mean who could resist oranges dipped in dark chocolate. If your anything like me you probably have a couple of potluck parties. Let’s face it, time is of the essence. I made these dark chocolate oranges with hemp hearts on a whim within a few minutes after I completely ruined my initial dish. I never intended on making a super healthy dish, honestly. These dark chocolate oranges with hemp hearts are delicious, easy to make and healthy.
These dark chocolate oranges are sprinkled with hemp hearts for additional crunch. These oranges are so good your guests won’t even mind that they are healthy. Hemp hearts are added to many dishes in our house, for good reason. Hemp hearts are a great source of plant protein and a source of omega -3 fatty acids for fighting inflammation. Furthermore, these little seeds also contain fibre, iron, magnesium, zinc, and phosphorous.
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Mr. D was pretty skeptical when I first made these but after trying one he couldn’t stop. Miss E is begging me to make some for the family. It’s nice to provide guests with healthy dessert and show them how to incorporate healthy strategies for the holidays.
Not only do these dark chocolate oranges with hemp hearts taste great but they are easy to make and clean up afterwords. Let’s just say these oranges will be making a regular appearance during the holiday season.
Happy Holidays!
Good morning friends. We have been experimenting with our new Vitamix. When it comes to smoothies the sky is the limit. Smoothies have come a long way over the years. You can add anything your imagination can think of such as kale, spinach, berries, bananas,…
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