I love Banana Nut Bread and knew this was another family recipe that I had to recreate so I could still enjoy it! Only real ingredients and no dairy, chemicals or preservatives to worry about harming your body! I know I have to just get a better picture of this so I plan on making it again soon. So just trust me when I say this tastes better than this picture looks! Ha!  This is great to make when you have company staying at your house or when you want to bake a gift for someone. It makes a great breakfast or dessert! Yum!   

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BANANA NUT BREAD (VEGAN)

Please use all organic ingredients when possible!

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes minutes

Total Time 45 minutes minutes

Author Megan Lawson

Ingredients

• 2 bananas
• 1/2 cup Coconut sugar
• 1 & 3/4 cup spelt flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce
• 1 Flax egg 1tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp of water (non vegans can sub 1 egg)
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp chopped walnuts optional

Instructions

• Heat oven to 350.
• Combine flour & baking soda in bowl & set aside.
• Mix banana, sugar, applesauce, flaxseed meal/water mix, vanilla, cinnamon & salt in blender until smooth & cream.
• Add the wet ingredients to dry ingredients & stir together.
• Pour in an oiled 9x5 loaf pan. Top with walnuts.
• Bake for 35-45 minutes depending on your oven. Use the fork method to check.

There are so many creative ways to use apple cider vinegar in cooking. You can use it in marinades, soups, sauces, salads, and even smoothies, juices, and baked goods. (more…)

I love the Sun Cafe restaurant. I have never had a bad meal from there. It's all organic and vegan. They get the majority of their food from local Farmers Markets. Their Mac and Cheese is made from quinoa pasta with tomatoes, cashew cheese sauce and garlic pecan crumble on top. When you're in need of comfort food, but don't want to feel guilty about it, order this! It's so delicious and the best part is – it's dairy free, preservative free & all organic! I give it 5 stars! MUST order! 

Clean your produce by soaking it in 3 parts water, 1 part vinegar. ESPECIALLY if it's not organic!! This kills bacteria and pesticides. It also helps fruits and veggies to last longer. Soak in water for 15 minutes then rinse with cool water. I use the 365 brand of organic distilled white vinegar from Whole Foods to clean mine! 

Don't throw out the seeds when you're making a squash or carving out a pumpkin! Make Pepita, which is one of the 150 words added to the dictionary this year. Definition of Pepita – edible seed of a pumpkin or squash often dried or toasted. Check out my recipe below. Some of the benefits of squash and pumpkin seeds include:

1. Naturally improves mood

2. Weight loss – contains protein that helps to keep you fuller for a longer time

3. Sexual benefits-Zinc in the seeds maintains the sex hormone

4. Helps with Arthritis. They are anti-inflammatory, thus they reduce stiffness, pain & swelling       

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BENEFITS OF FOOD - ROASTED SQUASH SEEDS

Please use all organic ingredients when possible!

Course Appetizer, Snack

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 2 -4

Author Megan Lawson

Ingredients

• Pumpkin or Squash Seeds
• Paprika
• Salt

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 275
• Place seeds on baking sheet with parchment paper. Sprinkle w salt & paprika.
• Bake for 20-25 min. Test one before taking them out. If it tastes like crunch popcorn - they're done!

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Real Food Daily is one of my favorite organic vegan restaurants in LA. This is the Kung Pao dish. It was delicious. When you're in the mood for an Asian dish this is a healthy way to satisfy that craving. I give this dish 4 stars! Yum! 

This is one snack that is so easy to make so why would you ever buy? Especially the non organic trail mixes because they add so many unnecessary ingredients including preservatives and high fructose corn syrup! I hate that so many products have high fructose corn syrup in them! That's why you're better off making your own food at home! 

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A glass of warm lemon water with cayenne pepper has shown to improve digestion, eliminate toxins and boost your metabolism. Lemon juice is a natural detoxifier and packed with antioxidants and electrolytes. The cayenne pepper boosts your metabolism. This is a great way to start the fat burning in your body and keep it going through out the day. It also helps keep your blood sugar in check. (more…)