Recipe: Homemade creamy, dark chocolate pudding (gluten-free and dairy-free)

by covenantnaturalhealthcare | Mar 21, 2011 | Health Tips, News, Recipes

Some days I get in the mood for something sweet, like oh, creamy chocolate pudding, and I think there has to be a healthy recipe for this. Where there's a will (and patience), there's a way, right? At least that's the case in my kitchen. Not to mention,...

Recipe: Healthy, no-bake cookies with homemade peanut butter

by covenantnaturalhealthcare | Dec 6, 2010 | Health Tips, News, Recipes

I've been craving no-bake cookies for the last several days, but I know that 2 cups of sugar in any recipe is not good for maintaining good health, so I came up with a healthy version of this favorite holiday cookie. There are several things that I love about it,...

Dairy-free Hot (or Cold) Carob Milk

by covenantnaturalhealthcare | Dec 4, 2010 | Health Tips, News, Recipes

Hot chocolate sure sounds good on this cold, snowy, December day, doesn't it? But, what if you're allergic to dairy, sensitive to caffeine, and can't have sugar? No worries! Enjoy this hot beverage made with naturally sweet, caffeine-free carob and coconut...

Recipe: Guilt-free Carob Cupcakes

by covenantnaturalhealthcare | Nov 11, 2010 | Health Tips, News, Recipes

I love baking with pure cocoa, but sometimes I just don't handle the caffeine very well. A year ago or so, I was introduced to carob powder via a recipe in the Hungry for Health cookbook. After doing some research on carob, I found out some really interesting...

Recipe: easy, homemade, raw protein bars

by covenantnaturalhealthcare | Aug 23, 2010 | Health Tips, News, Recipes

Dr. Blanchard sent me a link to Phil's Bar's recipe yesterday and I couldn't wait to try it. I love protein bars—they are a quick, healthy snack that I can grab on the go. Unfortunately, I find it really difficult to find a good, nutritious protein bar at...