And you could certainly use other
nut or seed butters as well, although it will throw off the Reese's - inspired flavor profile of this recipe a bit.
Choosing
a nut or seed butter as a healthy snack along with a delicious carbohydrate, like apple slices or whole grain toast, will satisfy cravings and keep your hangry outbreaks at bay.
Not exact matches
And for smoothies yes thats all I have for breakfast, I make big ones though, normally with two bananas
as the base and then lots of other fruit, some spinach
or kale, dates and then a mixture of some
nuts /
seeds / super-foods, either chia
seeds, ground flaxseeds, hemp protein, spirulina, maca, oats, almond
butter etc..
As variations, you can add cocoa nibs, dried coconut, dried fruit, hemp hearts, maca powder, sesame
seeds, toasted rolled oats
or quinoa flakes, different grain puffs, chia
or flax
seeds, and various
nut butters.
I avoid processed fats, like margarine
or canola oil, but whole fats from olives, avocados, coconuts,
seeds,
nuts, and humanely raised animals (
butter, lard, suet, schmaltz) are a necessary part of the diet, and lead to feeling full in ways that allow people to cut down on sugar (which is less healthy,
as you say).
I imagine that any other
nut or seed butter, such
as peanut
butter or sunflower
seed butter, would work well in this recipe if you'd prefer to replace the almond
butter.
This is my favorite, most basic recipe, so feel free to add your choice of mix - ins, such
as fresh / dried fruit,
nuts,
seeds,
nut butters, cocoa
or carob powder... the possibilities are endless!
Instead, I gravitate towards lighter fare such
as salads, lightly cooked soups, oat porridge, green and superfood smoothies, fruit, raw vegetables, small amounts of healthy fats (peanut
butter, olives, coconut, raw almond
butter, raw
nuts and
seeds, etc.), and more raw entrees along with steamed vegetables
or the occasional roasted vegetable, legume and grain dish.
I can't say I blame you,
as I only eat it because it's one of the few
nut or seed butters that my oldest daughter and I tolerate.
* 1/4 cup (60 g) unsalted
butter * 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil * 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup * 1/2 cup (100 g) packed light brown sugar * 1/2 cup (120 ml water) * 1 teaspoon medium grain kosher salt * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract * 5 cups (455 g) old - fashioned rolled
or quick - cooking oats * 1 1/2 cups (140 g)
nuts, chopped if large (try an equal mix of sliced almonds, cashews and pecans) * 3/4 cup (65 g) flaked coconut, sweetened
or not * 1/4 cup (35 g) raw, hulled sunflower
seeds * 1/4 cup (35 g) whole
or ground
seeds, such
as chia
seeds, sesame
seeds, flaxseeds,
or hemp hearts * 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon * 1/2 cup (70 g) finely chopped candied ginger * 1/2 cup (70 g) raw pepitas * 1 cup (150 g) chopped dried figs * Candied Cacao Nibs (p. 248)(optional)
You can use any milk of your choice, you can add spices and
nut butters, fruits, berries
or seeds as toppings.
Sunflower
Seed Butter: Any nut butter, such as almond, cashew, or peanut butter, will work as a subst
Butter: Any
nut butter, such as almond, cashew, or peanut butter, will work as a subst
butter, such
as almond, cashew,
or peanut
butter, will work as a subst
butter, will work
as a substitute.
There is no
butter or refined sugar in this recipe either, instead the
butter is replaced by the natural fats present in the
nuts,
seeds and thread coconut, and coconut sugar is used
as the sweetener.
I'm not generally a fan of single - macronutrient products like protein powders anyway and try to get my nutrients from whole foods
as much
as possible, but it's nice to have the option sometimes if I'm making a shake
or smoothie to get a protein boost
as I just haven't seemed to build up the stomach capacity on an plant based diet to fit all that food in there, and sometimes I just want a break from
nut /
seed butters, quinoa and whole soy.
Banish the processed food snacks and have them enjoy a bit of
nut or seed butter on toast
or wedges of fruit
or veggies
as a quick and healthy alternative.
These bad boys are so delicious and really any
nut /
seed butter can be used such
as peanut
butter, almond
butter or cashew
butter.
But it can easily be made so by replacing the chocolate soy
nut butter for a chocolate
nut butter made with low -
or moderate - FODMAP
nuts, such
as almonds, hazelnuts, sunflower
seeds or peanuts.
The colour when blended with avocado should be quite dark, taking over the green of the avocado)-- Maple Syrup, 1 cup (adjust quantity to your preferred level of sweetness but you should not taste the avocado, just benefit from its creamy texture which serves
as the dairy replacement in this tart)-- Natural almond
butter, 1 / 4th cup (if allergic to
nuts - use tahini / sunflower
seed or pumpkin
seed butter)
Any
nut (
or seed)
butter that you love will work wonderfully here
as well, and feel free to mix up the toppings depending on what you have on hand / the season.
I usually soak and dry my
nuts and
seeds and large batches and store them in mason jars
or other airtight containers — so I have them on hand for recipes like this one (
as well
as pesto, peanut
butter, peanut
butter cookies, and other goodies that call for soaked and dried
nuts and
seeds).
Known for their great taste, Zing Bars have a
nut or seed butter base and contain real dark chocolate,
as opposed to the more commonly used compound chocolates.
Scoop the cooked quinoa into a bowl
or a jar to - go, pour the «mega milk» on top, and add your additional toppings (such
as: fresh cherries / berries,
nut butter / coconut
butter, and all the crunchy
seeds).
* If you're allergic to peanuts, you can sub in any
nut or seed butter of your choice in the same amounts
as the peanut
butter.
There are 2 recipes in this book that call for almond
butter, but I think you could easily swap that for sunflower
seed butter or tahini
as a
nut free option.
Also, different brands of
nut or seed butter yield slightly different results, you can adjust
as needed adding more
nut butter or flakes until the mixture holds together nicely.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup finely minced sweet onion (such
as Vidalia
or Walla Walla) 3 tablespoons low - sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon Sambal Oelek (
or hot sauce of your choice) 1 garlic clove, grated
or finely minced 1 scallion, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon toasted sesame
seeds (black
or white) 12 ounces sushi - grade ahi tuna, sliced into 3/4 - inch cubes 1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted and diced 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced 1 head
butter or Boston lettuce For Serving: (optional) Toasted coconut flakes Chopped macadamia
nuts
Almond
butter goes really nicely with lucuma
as do figs, blueberries and almost any
nut or seed.
I would assume your favorite
seed butter,
or another all natural
nut butter (no other ingredients except for the actual
nuts, please) would be fantastic
as well.
1/2 cup almond
butter,
or other
nut or seed butter of choice 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup 2 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder 2 tablespoons water,
or as needed to make the mixture spreadable
While some rely on protein powder
as the main ingredient, others get the bulk of their nutritional value from natural add - ins such
as nut flours
or butters, beans
or other
seeds and grains.
Be careful to not serve foods he might choke on, such
as whole grapes; raw vegetables; popcorn; hot dogs;
nuts and
seeds; chunks of meat, cheese,
or peanut
butter; and hard
or sticky candy.
Do not give your child any hard
or sticky food items, such
as peanut
butter,
nuts,
seeds or large chunks of meat such
as cut up hot dogs of any kind.
Foods that may cause choking, like:
nuts,
seeds, popcorn; chips, pretzels; raw fruits and vegetables, such
as carrots and apples; raisins, whole grapes; hot dog pieces; sticky foods, such
as a spoonful of peanut
butter or marshmallow
Always avoid choking hazards such
as hard and /
or stringy vegetables and fruits, small round - shaped foods such
as grapes that aren't sliced lengthwise, sticky foods such
as peanut
butter (on it's own), gum, popcorn, marshmallows, whole
nuts and
seeds, fish with bones, and unsliced hot dogs
or sausages.
Great options anyone can reach for include raw veggies with hummus
or guacamole, fresh fruit with
nuts,
seeds or nut /
seed butter,
or a smoothie made with a plant - based â $ milkâ $ (like almond
or coconut) with fruit, leafy greens, and a plant - derived protein powder, such
as pea
or hemp.
Enjoy warm and topped with pomegranate
seeds, dark chocolate chips, and any other desired garnishes such
as a drizzle of
nut butter or a sprinkle of coconut flakes.
Cut out (
or reduce) the processed and packaged food in your diet, and load your body up on whole foods such
as vegetables, greens, low sugar fruit, healthy fats (like avocado and coconut oil), lean protein, and raw
nuts,
butters, and
seeds.
Dr. Greger recommends one serving of
nuts per day (about 1/4 cup of
nuts or seeds or 2 tablespoons of
nut or seed butter)
as part of the Daily Dozen.
Whole food protein sources — such
as nonfat yogurt, nonfat milk, cottage cheese
or tofu — along with flavorings — including fresh
or frozen fruit,
nut butters and ground
seeds — contain protective substances, such
as antioxidants and phytonutrients, that dietary supplements simply can't replicate.
Plus, once you heat (
or roast) raw
nuts and
seeds, the fats they contain are damaged and no longer
as beneficial for you in the same ways
as they are raw (Peanut
butter is the exception to this rule since it is a legume — not a
nut — and should never be eaten raw.)
To add protein to smoothies consider
nuts or seeds (hemp is my personal favourite
as you can even buy hemp protein powder),
nut or seed butters or even silken tofu
or soy milk.
My favorite brand without additives — such
as oil
or sugar — is Artisana which makes the highest quality, raw organic
nut and
seed butters that are also certified vegan.
These crunchy, crisp fruit are delicious raw
as a simple snack with some
nut or seed butter or cooked into a variety of savory and sweet treats!
Or if you'd rather make a nut - free protein bar, opt for either tahini or sunflower seed butter, and adjust the amount of yogurt as needed to create a soft textur
Or if you'd rather make a
nut - free protein bar, opt for either tahini
or sunflower seed butter, and adjust the amount of yogurt as needed to create a soft textur
or sunflower
seed butter, and adjust the amount of yogurt
as needed to create a soft texture.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup finely minced sweet onion (such
as Vidalia
or Walla Walla) 3 tablespoons low - sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon Sambal Oelek (
or hot sauce of your choice) 1 garlic clove, grated
or finely minced 1 scallion, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon toasted sesame
seeds (black
or white) 12 ounces sushi - grade ahi tuna, sliced into 3/4 - inch cubes 1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted and diced 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced 1 head
butter or Boston lettuce For Serving: (optional) Toasted coconut flakes Chopped macadamia
nuts
Instead, I gravitate towards lighter fare such
as salads, lightly cooked soups, oat porridge, green and superfood smoothies, fruit, raw vegetables, small amounts of healthy fats (peanut
butter, olives, coconut, raw almond
butter, raw
nuts and
seeds, etc.), and more raw entrees along with steamed vegetables
or the occasional roasted vegetable, legume and grain dish.
Nut butter fruit dip: to the Greek yogurt and chia seed base, add 2 tablespoons natural nut butter, such as almond or peanut butter, and 1 tablespoon of hon
Nut butter fruit dip: to the Greek yogurt and chia
seed base, add 2 tablespoons natural
nut butter, such as almond or peanut butter, and 1 tablespoon of hon
nut butter, such
as almond
or peanut
butter, and 1 tablespoon of honey.
And make sure to include protein at meals
as well (such
as legumes,
or lower carb options include
nuts,
nut butters,
seeds) which offers balance and increased satiety at a meal.
Great question... I always recommend sunflower
seed butter as an alternative to almond
butter or other
nut butters.
Generally, an ounce of meat, fish,
or poultry, 1/4 cup cooked beans; 1/2 ounce of
nuts, 1 tablespoon of peanut
butter, 1 egg, 1/2 ounce of
seeds can be regarded
as a one ounce equivalent from the protein food group.