12 Steps to Whole Foods

Creating Delicious Whole-Food Treats
Berry Sauce
Blend in a high-powered blender until desired texture is achieved:
1½ C mixed berries
¼ C agave (raw, organic)
½ C water
optional: ¼ tsp. stevia
Almond Cream Sauce (1)
C cashews
½ C water
C agave (raw, organic)
1 tsp. almond extract
Purée all the ingredients in a high-powered blender until smooth. Drizzle over Cherry-Almond Blondies
(above).
Gelatin Dessert (1)
4 envelopes unflavored gelatin (you can buy kosher, made without animal products, at a health food
store or Jewish delicatessen)
1 (12-oz.) can frozen 100% fruit juice* with 3 cans filtered water mixed in
ice cubes
optional: fruit, nuts, and/or coconut, as topping
* This makes stiffer, “jiggler”-type gelatin, so use a bit more juice if you like it set not so stiff.
Put 1 C of the cold juice into a bowl and sprinkle the gelatin over it. Let it stand 1 min. Then add 3 C of juice
heated to boiling and stir until gelatin completely dissolves (about 5 min.). Pour the liquid into a pan or cups
and then chill. Stir in fruit after 30 min. in fridge, if desired. Optionally, top with one of the suggested toppings.
Popsicles (2)
1 C homemade plain yogurt or kefir
1 C strawberries, peaches, bananas, mixed berries, or other fruit
optional: pinch of stevia (herbal sweetener) OR 1 Tbsp. maple syrup, raw honey, or fruit juice
concentrate
Blend all ingredients in a high-powered blender until smooth. Pour the mixture into Popsicle trays, insert the
sticks, and freeze. Dip the trays into hot water for a few seconds to remove the treats.
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