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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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Shortcake: Blueberry, Peach, Strawberry

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Shortcake: Blueberry, Peach, Strawberry

When strawberry, blueberry, peach, and plum season peak, this shortcake recipe showcases the juicy-sweetness of these fruits. This recipe is so easy to prepare, and these individual shortcakes freeze well. They are much healthier than the refined flour, shortening-packed varieties available commercially.

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.