(*Recipe altered by ChemicalFreeLife.tumblr.com to be free of unwanted synthetic chemicals; original source recipe: The Vegetarian Meat & Potatoes Cookbook by Robin Robertson, thedailygreen.com)
RECIPE: BANANA-OAT BREAD!
Whether you have it as a quick on-the-go breakfast or an evening snack, it is delicious, fresh, easy on the budget, and free of unwanted synthetic chemicals!
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INGREDIENTS*
1 teaspoon baking powder (aluminum-free)
1 teaspoon baking soda (aluminum-free)
3/4 teaspoon salt (sea salt…skip the synthetic chemicals in table salt)
2 cups plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (organic/unbleached)
1 cup plus 3 tablespoons quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons brown sugar (sulfite-free)
1/2 cup (1 stick) plus 3 tablespoons butter (organic…skip the animal hormones, antibiotics and other animal drugs and pesticides in non-organic dairy products)
1 cup mashed bananas (about 2 ripe large bananas)
1/4 cup milk (organic…skip the animal hormones, antibiotics and other animal drugs and pesticides in non-organic dairy products)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs (organic…skip the animal hormones, antibiotics and other animal drugs and pesticides in non-organic dairy products)
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PREPARATION
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9” by 5” loaf pan.
2. In large bowl, mix baking powder, baking soda, salt, 2 cups flour, 1 cup oats, and 1/2 cup packed brown sugar until blended. With pastry blender or two knives used scissor-fashion, cut in 1/2 cup margarine or butter (1 stick) until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in mashed bananas, milk, vanilla extract, and eggs just until flour is moistened. Spoon batter into pan.
3. Prepare crumb topping: In small bowl, with fork, mix 3 tablespoons flour, 3 tablespoons oats, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, and 3 tablespoons margarine or butter until blended. Sprinkle crumb topping evenly over batter.
4. Bake bread 1 hour and 10 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack 10 minutes; remove from pan and finish cooling on wire rack.
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SERVINGS 16
TOTAL TIME 90
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(*Recipe altered by ChemicalFreeLife.tumblr.com to be free of unwanted synthetic chemicals; original source recipe: GoodHousekeeping;thedailygreen.com;photo-joythebaker.com)
RECIPE: SWEET POTATO FRIES!
A delicious, homemade snack—free of unwanted synthetic chemicals and oh-so-yummy!
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INGREDIENTS
3 to 4 sweet potatoes (organic…skip the high pesticide levels in non-organic sweet potatoes)
2 tablespoons olive oil (organic…skip the pesticides)
1/2 teaspoon salt (sea salt…skip the synthetic chemicals in table salt)
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup sweetened dried cranberries
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PREPARATION
1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly oil a large baking sheet and set aside. Peel the sweet potatoes then cut them in half lengthwise. Cut each half into 1/4-inch wide strips. Place the sliced potatoes into a large bowl and add the oil, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to coat the potato slices well and spread them on the baking sheet in a single layer.
2. Bake until the potatoes are lightly browned and crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, 25 to 30 minutes, turning once about halfway through. Serve immediately sprinkled with the cranberries.
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Serves 4
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RECIPE: ALMOND BUTTER HUMMUS
Make your own delicious snack that is easy, affordable and free of unwanted synthetic chemicals!
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Ingredients:
- 1 can (BPA-Free can where possible) of chickpeas, 16 oz, drained and rinsed
- 1/3 cup almond butter (organic…skip the high pesticide levels in non-organic almond products), plus one tablespoon
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (always fresh…skip the sodium benzoate and other preservatives in bottled lemon juice)
- 1/2 teaspoon (sea salt…skip the synthetic chemicals in table salt) salt (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (organic…skip the high pesticide levels in non-organic olive oil)
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Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in blender or food processor and blend to a smooth, creamy consistency. If too thick, add 1 teaspoon of warm water or chickpea liquid at a time and blend until desired consistency.
Serve almond butter hummus with pita bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables like carrots and celery.
Serve almond butter hummus with pita bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables like carrots and celery.
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(*Recipe altered by ChemicalFreeLife.tumblr.com to be free of unwanted synthetic chemicals; original source recipe:mideastfood.com; photo-hacres.com )
