Natural sweeteners, while better than refined ones, should still be avoided, if possible. You get it. But when you do break down and use a natural sweetener, which natural sweeteners should you use? These are my favorites.
Soaked Zucchini Bread Recipe
Ah, the wonders of summer. (Sorry, but when it’s 90+ degrees out for days on end, it’s summer already!) With summer comes zucchini. And with zucchini comes lots of …
You guessed it! Zucchini bread.
This recipe uses soaked, freshly milled whole wheat flour, yogurt, eggs from pastured hens, and locally-raised raw honey. It’s not a dessert bread by any means. It’s both mildly sour and sweet, with enough cinnamon to make your house smell like heaven.
Are Natural Sweeteners Good For You?
With the recent bad press surrounding High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS), a growing number of people are turning to natural sweeteners to satiate their cravings for sugary goodness. But there’s a lot of confusion out there.
We in the Real Food Revolution have done such a thorough job demonizing HFCS that refined white sugar looks saintly in comparison.
But you and I know better.
Easy Honey Nut Creme Fraiche Dessert
If you’re like me, you love finding desserts that are nutrient-dense and raw. Something about it makes me feel… What’s the word? Guiltless? Brilliant? I don’t know.
I made this for the first time last week, and I was shocked — shocked — at just how good it was. My kids raved about it. My husband asked for seconds. And it took less than a minute to prepare.
I kid you not. Less than 60 seconds.