This cheese cake recipe is so quick and easy to prepare and is much healthier than the traditional recipe. Top with berry topping and you have an elegant dessert. My family doesn’t even know they are eating healthy foods it tastes so good.

In a food processor or blender add:

4 cups of any of the following in any combination
- yogurt
- cottage cheese
- tofu (use only silken)
- light cream cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup splenda or honey
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
Optional:
- 1 or 2 Tablespoons cornstarch which will make your cake thicker.

Bake in 350 degree F oven for 45 – 60 minutes until the top puffs lightly all the way to the center.

Top with fresh berries, or berry topping. Enjoy.

Posted on August 22nd, 2010 by neslyn
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Near the end of summer, fresh blue berries are plentiful and delicious. They are also a superfood, with many health benefits. You can also use them in many different desserts or jams.

Following is basic recipe that I use for a topping on cheesecake, fresh baked bread, crumble, french toast or just by itself with a spoon! Use your imagination and enjoy the result. This recipe is very quick and easy and tastes wonderful.

- 2 cups fresh or frozen blue berries
- 2 Tablespoons water
- 1/2 cup (or less) splenda

Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes. Then combine:

- 1 Tablespoon water
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice

Add to the hot blue berry mixture until thick (about 30 seconds) and remove from heat. If you want it thicker, just add more cornstarch and water.

Posted on August 22nd, 2010 by neslyn
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I just made these cookies as my own version of Snicker-Snackers (without the coaco).  Experiment with different ingredients and let me know how they turn out.

• 1/2 cup plain almonds
• 1/2 cup dates
• 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds (plain)
• 1/2 sunflower seeds (plain)
• 1/2 cup sesame seeds (plain)
• 2 Tablespoons ground flaxseed
• 2 Tablespoons nut butter (plain peanut butter or almond butter)
• 1 tsp. almond extract
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 Tablespoons honey or less

Put all ingredients in food processor and blend until smooth.  Form balls and refridgerate.  You can roll them in unsweetened coconut or ground almonds.  These cookies will satisfy your sweet tooth, and are very filling.  Enjoy.

Posted on March 1st, 2009 by neslyn
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This is a sweet, delightful treat that is healthy and quick.  No baking required.  Best made in a food processor.  All the seeds should be natural, unroasted, unsalted.  Makes about two dozen small balls – Refridgerate if your family hasn’t eaten them already. 

• 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/2 cup sesame seeds
• 1/3 cup honey (or less)
• 1/2 cup nut butter (no addititives)
• 1/2 cup unsweetened carob powder or unsweetened coaco
• 1/4 cup wheat bran or oat bran
• 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut

Add ingredients one at a time and blend until the mixture forms a ball.  Form into bite-sized balls ( you can roll in unsweetened coconut or sesame seeds)

If you don’t have a food processor, just mix all ingredients in a bowl until blended (if you are feeding these treats to toddlers, grind the seeds in a coffee grinder).

Variations:  pumpkin seeds, almonds, cashews, chopped dates, raisins, vanilla, cinnamon or just use your own imagination.

Posted on February 19th, 2009 by neslyn
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This is a quick and very easy recipe that makes one medium sized jar of jam.  You can use fresh or frozen berries (anything you like – I like strawberries or blueberries). You can puree berries before cooking.

•  2 cups berries
• 1/2 cup spenda honey (or 1/2 tsp. stevia)

Bring to a boil, and simmer for 2 minutes, then in a seperate container combine:

• 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tsp. lemon juice

Add slowly to the berry mixture, and simmer for another 1 to 2 minutes until thick.  Pour in steralized jar and refridgerate.  This is so fast, easy and tasty.

Posted on June 30th, 2008 by neslyn
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