Resource: List of NonGMO verified candies, chocolates, and sweeteners

I stumbled upon this list today.
I can't remember who had it first.
I feel bad--- since I can't give credit where credit is due.

It was posted to let people know where they can find non-GMO ingredients for their holidays sweets and desserts this weekend.

It's pretty cool.

Check it out HERE

Sometimes we feel limited (or desperate) when we start cleaning up our food--- like there is nothing left to eat. This list is BIG and makes me feel like I have so many options.

Thanks to the NONGMO Project for compiling this list!

Gluten Free Cake Mixes

Sometimes I consider going gluten free, but then I see the prices and I change my mind.
Perhaps someday I will get there.

This deal is for 5 boxes of cakes mixes for $25. Shipping is included.
$5 a piece?
And that is 38% off?
All you gluten free people out there, I am dying to know if this is really a good deal.
Is $5 for a cake mix a good price?

View the deal HERE

WHAT'S INCLUDED

 One 6.7 oz bag of Decadent Chocolate Protein Snack Cake Mix 
      (6 Servings)

 One 5.1 oz bag of Caramel Apple Protein Snack Cake Mix  
      (7 Servings)

 One 5.1 oz bag of Pumpkin Spice Protein Snack Cake Mix 
      (7 Servings)

 One 5.1 oz bag of Banana Chocolate Chip Protein Snack Cake      Mix (7 Servings)

 One 5.1 oz bag of Apple Ginger Protein Snack Cake Mix 
      (7 Servings)

 Shipping Included!

Black Bean Chocolate Cake

I got tricked into eating Black Bean Chocolate Cake the other day at Zumba.
It didn't taste like black beans. Just chocolate cake.

The recipe was easy enough. A box of chocolate cake mix, a can of black beans-- drained and pureed, and a half a cup of water.

The problem is, I am not that interested in boxed cake.
Too many ingredients I can't pronounce.

So I decided to try my own tonight from scratch.
And it was fantastic.

Black Bean Chocolate Cake

2 cups sugar
1 3/4 cups flour
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp salt
1 can black beans, drained, and pureed in the blender
1/2 cup water

Powdered sugar for dusting-- no need for frosting with this recipe unless you really really want too.

I added some Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips for fun as I think there is nothing that goes better with chocolate than chocolate. But they aren't needed.


I mixed it all together in my KitchenAid.

Preheat Oven to 350.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until done.

No milk, no eggs, no oil or butter!
Most of my ingredients were organic to boot!
Awesome awesome awesome.
I love when we can eat well and not feel deprived as we try to eat real food.

Common Kindness Coupons - new TruWhip Coupon

Common Kindness is a great site to check before you head out shopping. It's always got a nice little list of printable coupons for natural, organic, gluten free, coupons.

They just released a new one for TruWhip Topping. This is a natural equivalent to Cool Whip.

I, however, tend to make my own with heavy cream. I haven't been able to find organic heavy cream though, so maybe this is even healthier than mine?

Print the coupon HERE


thanks Healthy Life Deals

Organic Ice Cream Coupon $1/3

You can print a coupon for $1 off 3 organic ice creams from Three Twins.
Not sure if this brand is at Trader Joe's, but I know it's at Whole Foods.




Print your coupon HERE

Thank you Organic Deals!

Recipe: Baked Pear Crumble

Baked Pear Crumble

This is a very simple and easily modified recipe for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
I made this with pear, but you can use apples or peaches as well.

I used organic ingredients for nearly everything.
The flaxseed makes this healthier than your kids will realize.

Lightly grease an 8X8 dish with butter.
Wash, Peel, and Cut your fresh organic fruit.
Put them in the bowl with a little bit of LEMON so they don't brown.

Mix in a cinnamon/sugar mix of 1 TB cinnamon and 1/4 cup sugar.
( I used organic fair trade raw sugar)

Set aside.

For Crumble:

2 cups oatmeal flakes
1 cup organic wheat flour
2 TB ground flaxseed
1 cup Brown Sugar
1 tsp Baking Powder
1/2 cup softened butter

Combine all ingredients. When mixed well, pour on top of the fruit.
Put it in the oven for 35-40 minutes at 350 degrees.

Serve warm with whipping cream or vanilla ice cream.

I took pictures and then somehow deleted them. Awesome.