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Sweet 'n Nutty: Maple-Tahini Cookies

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Sweet 'n Nutty: Maple-Tahini Cookies

Move over Good 'n Plenty...                                                                                                                          ...Hello Sweet 'n Nutty!
Thanks to some dark, B-grade maple syrup from my neighbor at the end of sugaring season, these cookies are the perfect antidote for a sweet tooth without a sugar overload. Nutritional bennies: both the flax and walnuts are good sources of heart healthy Omega-3 fats (with a plethora of other healthful perks.) Tahini also contains good fats and protein. The whole barley (or oat) flours give the cookies a boost of soluble fiber. Even the maple syrup is a natural source of magnesium, zinc and several other minerals absent from refined sugars.

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Double Chocolate Good Heart Brownies

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Double Chocolate Good Heart Brownies

Chocolate is good for the soul, good for relationships (think Valentine’s Day), and yes, it can even be good for the health of your heart. To benefit and enjoy a truly delicious taste, you need to select the good stuff!In addition to the antioxidants in both the cocoa and the chocolate chips, these brownies contain heart healthy flax and walnuts, both sources of Omega-3 fatty acids. The flax adds quite a bit of moisture to the brownies, so that only a small amount of healthy canola oil is needed. 

MAPLE NUT GRANOLA

MAPLE NUT GRANOLA

A batch of this granola is a real crowd pleaser for brunch: Layer with yogurt and berries for a lovely (and healthy :) parfait. The oats are an excellent source of hearth-healthy soluble fiber, while flax is a super source of alpha-linolenic acid, a precursor to much needed omega-3 fats. The granola is sweetened moderately with maple syrup, containing some good minerals not found in other sweeteners. Makes about 14 cups. Serving size 1/4 - 1/3 cup. Stores well.