Looks sinfully rich and delicious, and it is!
It's also guilt-free. Starring 100% whole wheat bread and fresh-frozen fruit.
I used 1 egg beaten with a splash of milk (you can substitute almond milk if you're going the non-dairy route). Dip the bread, turn, sprinkle with lots of cinnamon and place on a hot griddle or pan with a little canola oil. Sprinkle the other side with cinnamon and cook a few minutes. Meanwhile microwave a handful of berries to thaw then pour Agave or 100% real Maple syrup over the warm berries. I like to smash a few for color and flavor. I use my 1/2 and 1/2 mixture of butter and extra virgin olive oil on the toast for an extra rich flavor but you can leave that out if you like. :)
Check back to previous blogs Oct. 31st, 2010 and Nov. 29th, 2010 for more info on yummy substitutions. Now, here's a new one...
Make your own salad dressing! The commercial dressings are all full of sugar! Why? Who puts sugar on their green salad? Ewww! It's just too easy to make healthy salad dressing the way you like it. I just made a Green Goddess dressing that turned out really delicious... AND nutritious. Here it is, so you can try it...
Green Goddess Dressing
1/2 a soft Avocado, mashed (or put all ingredients in a blender or food processor)
1/3 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil (good fat, Omega 3)
1 Tablespoon of Lime juice (can use lemon or vinegar)
1/2 Cup Buttermilk (which has zero fat and about 4 grams of protein)
1 Tablespoon or more of chives or scallions
1/8 teaspoon of salt
Process or whisk together til creamy, adjust any or all ingredient(s) to taste.
Basic Salad Dressing
1 Tablespoon Mustard
Juice of 1/2 a lemon
Whisk in about 2/3 Cup Olive Oil slowly drizzling to allow the mustard to bind it together
1/4 teaspoon of salt
Fresh ground black pepper
* add a few drops of Agave syrup if you want a touch of sweetness, or Parmesan cheese or, garlic, onion powder, Italian herbs, chives, fresh parsley, or whatever else floats your boat! Generally speaking salad dressing should be approx. 1/3 part acid (vinegar, lemon) to 1 part oil (canola, grapeseed, olive are all good oils).
Green tea is really good for you (loaded with anti-oxidants) but I find it to be bland. So, I mix half green with half regular. A little lemon and I'm good to go! If you're having a hard time kicking the soda habit, try this...
Mix a heaping tablespoon of frozen 100% orange juice with a half cup or so of seltzer. Stir vigorously with a fork til all melted in, then add more seltzer to fill the glass. Very refreshing! Try it with a squeeze of lime, or use grape or apple juice (no sugar added of course). All of these are sweet enough not to need any extra sugar. Use your imagination. Agave and vanilla flavor with seltzer makes a fantastic cream soda! I've even made gingerale this way! Fresh ginger heated in Agave syrup (or sugar if you must), then strained makes a delightful ginger syrup. Also yummy over warm pears heated in wine! (but that's another blog...)
By the way, the reason I use Agave syrup, (which is made from the same cactus plant that Tequila is made from) is that it has a lower glycemic index than white processed sugar. That means your blood sugar will not shoot up as quickly as with the "white poison". There are also many other claims about granulated sugar, such as its addictive nature and health risk theories, that I would just as soon avoid it whenever I can.
Dark Chocolate however is good enough for you that it doesn't pose the same risk. Sweet! (as the kids say). Well that's enough for now, enjoy!
