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Stone Fruit Bowls Recipe

The AHA! Team — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 05:44:29 +0000

Recipe via Nutrition Facts – Stone Fruit Bowls Recipe Recipe by: Dr. Michael Greger & Robin Robertson from The How Not to Age Cookbook A drupe, more commonly known as stone fruit, is so named because it contains a stone (or a pit) inside. Many popular stone fruits, such as cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, mangos, and dates, are in season in late summer. COURSE: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack DIFFICULTY: Easy SERVINGS: 4 Ingredients ▢ 3 tbsp ground chia seeds ▢ 1.5 cups fresh or thawed frozen diced mango ▢ 1 tsp fresh lemon juice ▢ 2 pitted soft dates, soaked for 10 minutes in hot water and then drained ▢ 3 ripe apricots, pitted and quartered ▢ 3 ripe plums, pitted and cut into 1-inch pieces ▢ 2 ripe peaches or nectarines, pitted and cut into 1-inch pieces ▢ 2 cups pitted cherries Instructions In a small bowl, combine the chia seeds and 1/4 cup water and mix well. Set aside for 10 minutes to thicken. In a food processor or a blender, combine the mango, lemon juice, dates, and the chia mixture and process until smooth. Divide equally among four small glass dessert bowls. Cover and refrigerate until firm, 4 hours overnight. Combine the apricots, plums, peaches, and cherries in a large bowl. Toss gently to combine. To serve, spoon the fruit evenly over the chilled mango mixture. Serve immediately. Notes See the recipe video on our Instagram. To read the original article click here.

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Banana–Walnut Cake with Blackberry–Almond Butter Sauce Recipe

The AHA! Team — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:36:46 +0000

Recipe via Nutrition Facts – Banana–Walnut Cake with Blackberry–Almond Butter Sauce Recipe Recipe by: Dr. Michael Greger & Robin Robertson from The How Not to Diet Cookbook This cake is a great way to use overripe bananas. The riper the banana, the sweeter the flavor, so just a small amount of Date Syrup is needed. Coarsely crushed walnuts provide a welcome crunch, and the Blackberry-Almond Butter Sauce adds a bit of healthy decadence if you want to spoon it over the cake. COURSE: Dessert DIFFICULTY: Moderate SERVINGS: 9 Ingredients ▢ 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds ▢ 2 tablespoons warm water (for the flaxseed) ▢ 1½ cups mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3 large bananas) ▢ ¼ cup unsweetened soy milk ▢ ¼ cup Date Syrup ▢ 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice ▢ 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract ▢ 1 cup almond flour ▢ ½ cup oat flour ▢ 1½ teaspoons aluminum- and sodium-free baking powder ▢ ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ▢ ½ cup coarsely crushed walnuts (optional) Instructions In a small cup or bowl, combine the flaxseeds and water. Stir well, then set aside for 10 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch (20-cm) square baking pan with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, soy milk, Date Syrup, lemon juice, vanilla, and flaxseed mixture. Mix well. Whisk in the almond flour, oat flour, baking powder, and cinnamon until evenly mixed. Fold in the walnuts. If the batter is too thick, stir in a little more soy milk, 1 tablespoon at a time. Transfer the cake batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until lightly browned on top. Remove the pan from the oven and set aside to cool completely. Once cool, invert the cake onto a plate. Cut the cake into squares and place each serving on a small dessert plate. Spoon some of the Blackberry-Almond Butter Sauce over each serving (if using). To read the original article click here.

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Mango-Raspberry Chia Pudding Recipe

The AHA! Team — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 05:27:35 +0000

Recipe by: Dr. Michael Greger & Robin Robertson via Nutrition Facts – Mango-Raspberry Chia Pudding Recipe Recipe by: Dr. Michael Greger & Robin Robertson from The How Not to Diet Cookbook This refreshing chia pudding, adapted from The How Not to Diet Cookbook, can be made with different fruits to suit your own taste or what is in season. The secret to unlocking the benefits of chia seeds may be grinding them up. COURSE: Dessert, Snack DIFFICULTY: Easy SERVINGS: 2 Ingredients ▢1 cup fresh or thawed frozen raspberries ▢1 cup fresh or thawed frozen diced mango ▢¼ cup ground chia seeds Optional Toppings: ▢diced mango ▢fresh raspberries ▢unshelled sunflower seeds ▢pepitas Instructions In a high-powered blender, combine the raspberries and mango with ½ cup (120 ml) of water and blend until smooth. Add the ground chia seeds and stir until evenly distributed. Pour the pudding into two dessert bowls or glass jars. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Serve as is or topped with garnish of choice. Notes For an even creamier texture, blend the ground chia with the fruit and water. To read the original article click here.

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Mango Lime Tart Recipe

The AHA! Team — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 05:34:02 +0000

Recipe by: Chef AJ via Nutrition Facts – Mango Lime Tart Recipe This Mango Lime Tart Recipe is packed with health-promoting ingredients, such as oats, mangos, cashews, and lime, and sweetened with dates, one of the healthiest whole-food sweeteners. In the mood for a frozen dessert? This Mango Lime Tart freezes perfectly. Just thaw slightly before cutting and serving or freeze it in individual slices for a quick go-to healthy dessert. COURSE: Dessert DIFFICULTY: Easy SERVINGS: 12 Ingredients For the Crust ▢2 cups rolled oats (or 1 cup [120g] raw cashews and 1 cup [80g] rolled oats) ▢2 cups packed, pitted dates ▢¼ cup lime juice ▢2 teaspoons lime zest For the Filling ▢2 pounds frozen mango, defrosted (about 6 cups, diced) ▢2 ounces unsweetened dried mango, soaked in a very small amount of water until soft ▢2 cups raw cashews ▢¼ cup lime juice ▢2 teaspoons lime zest Optional Toppings ▢1-2 pounds of fresh raspberries ▢Unsweetened coconut flakes ▢Lime zest ▢Chopped mint leaves Instructions For the Crust In a food processor fitted with an “S” blade, process the oats into a flour-like consistency. Add the dates and process until a ball forms. Then add the lime juice and zest. If it is too wet, add a few more oats until the proper consistency is reached. Press into the bottom of a tart pan with a removable bottom. For the Filling In a high-powered blender, combine all of the ingredients (but not the optional toppings) and blend until smooth. Pour the filling over the crust. Sprinkle on any optional toppings, then cover and refrigerate for several hours to allow the filling to firm up before slicing, serving, and enjoying. To read the original article click here.

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Chocolate–Cherry Nice Cream Recipe

The AHA! Team — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 06:31:48 +0000

Recipe by: Kristina, our Director of Nutrition & Social Media Strategy via Nutrition Facts – Chocolate–Cherry Nice Cream Recipe Chocolate–Cherry Nice Cream is made with just five whole food ingredients but tastes so decadent you wouldn’t believe it. Anti-inflammatory phytonutrients in berries may explain why cherries can speed recovery after a marathon, reducing muscle pain in long-distance runners. Sweet red Bing cherries may reduce inflammation without causing damage to our stomach and gut lining like ibuprofen and other NSAID drugs. COURSE: Dessert, Snack DIFFICULTY: Easy SERVINGS: 4 Ingredients ▢3 cups sliced frozen bananas ▢2½ tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder ▢2 tablespoons ground chia seeds* ▢1 teaspoon vanilla extract ▢1 cup pitted and chopped fresh cherries (about 15 cherries) Instructions In a food processor, combine the frozen bananas with the cocoa powder, ground chia, and vanilla. Process until fairly smooth. Add the pitted cherries, and pulse them into the mixture. Process until reaching your desired texture. Serve immediately, or freeze for 4 to 5 hours before enjoying. Notes Want to make ground chia seeds at home? Just add chia seeds to a dry blender or coffee grinder, and blend until fine, like a powder. Store leftovers in an air-tight container. To read the original article click here.

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Strawberry-Banana Nice Cream Recipe

The AHA! Team — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 08:36:16 +0000

Recipe by: Dr. Michael Greger & Robin Robertson from The How Not to Die Cookbook – Strawberry-Banana Nice Cream Recipe I scream, you scream, we all scream for NICE cream! We can’t get enough of this dessert in our household—both this specific recipe and easy-to-make, delicious variations. For MATCHA: Simply blend two ingredients—powdered matcha green tea and blended frozen bananas—before freezing. (Please make sure the matcha is sourced from Japan, not China, due to lead contamination concerns.) COURSE: Dessert DIFFICULTY: Easy SERVINGS: 4 TOTAL TIME: 10 min INGREDIENTS ▢4 bananas frozen (break into chunks before freezing) ▢2 tablespoons almond butter ▢1 cup strawberries sliced ▢1 piece split and scraped vanilla bean or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract INSTRUCTIONS Combine the bananas and almond butter in a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. Add the strawberries and vanilla and pulse to mix well, leaving a few solid bits of strawberry throughout. Transfer the nice cream to an airtight container and freeze for 30 minutes for a soft texture or for 1 to 2 hours for a firmer texture. If the nice cream becomes too hard to scoop, let it stand at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. TIP: Keep a stash of ripe banana chunks in the freezer to make delicious soft-serve nice cream (and smoothies) in minutes. To read the original article click here.

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Fudgy No-Bake Brownies Recipe

The AHA! Team — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 08:48:52 +0000

Recipe by: Dr. Michael Greger & Robin Robertson from The How Not to Die Cookbook – Fudgy No-Bake Brownies Recipe These Fudgy No-Bake Brownies are a quick, easy, and healthful way to satisfy your sweet tooth. Interventional trials have shown that eating nuts improves artery function, and nut consumption may also improve blood sugar control, lower cholesterol, suppress inflammation, reduce oxidative stress, and feed our friendly gut flora. COURSE: Dessert DIFFICULTY: Easy SERVINGS: 16 (2-inch brownies) EQUIPMENT Food processor INGREDIENTS ▢1 cup raw walnuts ▢1⅓ cups dates, pitted ▢½ cup raw almond butter ▢½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ▢⅓ cup crushed pecans INSTRUCTIONS Grind the walnuts and dates in a food processor until finely ground. Add the almond butter and process until well mixed. Add the cocoa powder and pulse to mix well. Transfer the brownie mixture to an 8-inch square baking pan. (If you line the pan with parchment paper, it will make it easier to remove the brownies.) Use your fingers to press the mixture evenly into the pan. (You can place a piece of parchment paper on top of the mixture as you press it into the pan to prevent it from sticking to your hands.) Once the brownies are firmly pressed into the pan, sprinkle the top evenly with the crushed pecans, pressing them into the top of the brownies. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares. To read the original article click here.

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Lemon Cheesecake Recipe

The AHA! Team — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 08:42:22 +0000

Recipe by: Marina Yanay-Triner, Soul in the Raw – Lemon Cheesecake Recipe This Lemon Cheesecake is a decadent dessert that combines whole plant ingredients, including whole grains, fruits, and nuts, and is sweetened with dates, one of the healthiest whole-food sweeteners. The trick that helps make this recipe smooth and creamy is soaking the cashews for the delightful filling overnight. Interventional trials have shown that eating nuts improves artery function, and nut consumption may also improve blood sugar control, lower cholesterol, suppress inflammation, reduce oxidative stress, and feed our friendly gut flora. COURSE: Dessert, Snack DIFFICULTY: Moderate SERVINGS: 20 INGREDIENTS For the Crust: ▢1 ½ cups rolled oats ▢3 cups Medjool dates, pitted (about 36-40) ▢½ cup goji berries, dried ▢2 tablespoons lemon juice For the Filling: ▢3 cups raw cashews (soaked overnight in water) ▢2 young Thai coconuts, meat only ▢1 cup coconut water (from one of the coconuts) ▢1 ½ cups Medjool dates, pitted (about 20 dates) ▢lemon zest, to taste INSTRUCTIONS For the Crust: Place the oats in a food processor, and process until slightly broken down. Do not over-process. Add the pitted dates, goji berries, and lemon juice to the food processor, and process until all of the ingredients begin sticking together. If the mixture is not sticking together, add a few more dates and process until it is sticky. Press the mixture into a closed spring-form pan. Set the crust aside. For the Filling: Discard the soaking water and rinse the cashews. Set aside. Place the coconut meat and coconut water in a high-speed blender, and blend until well incorporated. Add the dates to the blender, and blend until smooth. Add the lemon zest and cashews, and blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy and no cashew pieces remain. Tip: Start on low, and slowly increase the mixing speed. If the blender’s motor turns off, wait a minute or two before resuming blending. Pour the filling on top of the crust, and place in the freezer for 3 to 5 hours, or until the cheesecake is hard. When ready to serve, remove the dessert from the spring-form pan, cut into slices, and enjoy. To read the original article click here.

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Beyond Keto Cacao Pumpkin Muffins

The AHA! Team — Wed, 15 May 2024 08:09:36 +0000

Dr. Don Colbert – Pumpkin recipes are one of the best blessings of Autumn. When you use real pumpkin puree and ingredients, you get nutrients that fortify your body from your head to your toes. And, our Beyond Keto Cacao Pumpkin Muffins are full of pumpkin! Ready to try them yourself? They boost real pumpkin, healthy coconut flour, pumpkin spice, cacao nibs and more. Here’s how to make them and why you should. Delicious Beyond Keto Cacao Pumpkin Muffins Ingredients 1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil for the muffin liners 4 large eggs ½ cup organic pure pumpkin puree 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled) 3/4 teaspoon organic liquid stevia (equals about ⅓ cup sugar) 2 teaspoons real vanilla extract 1.5 teaspoons pumpkin spice 6 tablespoons coconut flour 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 cup cacao nibs OR coconut flakes Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 6 muffin cups with foil or silicone liners. Spray or wipe liners with oil to prevent sticking (coconut flour can stick especially if you use paper liners). Set aside. Whisk eggs, pumpkin puree, melted butter, stevia, vanilla, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Add in the coconut flour and salt, mixing patiently until very smooth. Then, mix in the baking powder. Finally, fold in cacao nibs or coconut flakes. Using a 4-tablespoon scoop (1/4 cup), scoop and pour the batter into the prepared muffin cups. Bake muffins until they are set and a toothpick inserted in their center comes out clean, 22-25 minutes. Transfer the muffins to a cooling rack and cool them completely before enjoying them (if they look odd to start, don’t worry – their texture significantly improves as they cool). Muffins can be stored in a sealed container for up to 5 days (but they won’t last!). They also freeze well up to 3 months. Enjoy! Nutrition info (1 muffin): 196 calories, 15 grams fat, 9 grams saturated fats, 4.5 gm net carbs (10.5 grams total carbs, 6 grams fiber), 6 grams protein, 3 grams protein Health Benefits of Cacao Pumpkin Muffins One of the best parts of Autumn is pumpkin. These days, we find it everywhere. In our coffee, in our soups, and certainly in our snacks. Fortunately, offers amazing health benefits (1). Here’s what pumpkin has for your body: 1. Antioxidants Pumpkin contains alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin, lutein, and zeaxanthin. These are strong antioxidants, and they will work together to fight free radicals, reduce the risk of cancer, promote heart health, reduce cholesterol-plaque formations, and preserve eye health. In fact, when pumpkins are analyzed, lutein is the most abundant carotenoid therein (2). Lutein and the other carotenoids can protect body organs and tissue from free radical damage and oxidative stress. This is incredibly beneficial as oxidative damages are always related to cancer, premature aging, cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, atherosclerosis, and a series of other degenerative diseases (3). 2. Anti-Inflammatory Nutrients The cell walls of pumpkin contain pectin. Pectin contains components that are highly anti-inflammatory. How does this help you? Anti-inflammatory diets can improve many chronic diseases and symptoms. These include heart disease, joint pain, arthritis, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, asthma, and more. 3. Cellular Health The flesh of the pumpkin is not the only valuable component. Pumpkin seed oil is highly nutritious and beneficial to the body. In fact, pumpkin seed oil has specifically been shown to reduce the risk of cellular overgrowth and unhealth in the prostate, breast, colorectal, gastric, joints, heart, and lungs (4, 5, 6). Amazing! This is a great reason to also buy whole pumpkins, roast, and eat the seeds! 4. Heart-Health Components Pumpkin seeds also contain phytosterols. Phytosterols are the components used in cholesterol-lowering supplements, functional foods, and more. They are often termed plant sterols. What’s more, the carotenoids in pumpkin flesh can protect the heart and other body organs and tissue from free radical damage, oxidative stress, and plaque formation (3). 5. High Energy and More Nutrients Additionally, pumpkin is a great source of fiber, monounsaturated fats, omega-3s, B-vitamins, and copper. B-Vitamins and Copper both play a part in energy production, and can make a difference in your get-up-and-go! Pumpkin Spice Nutrition In addition, the spices used in our homemade pumpkin spice recipe are no nutrition slouches. Individually and together, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger provide anti-inflammatory, digestion, brain, circulation, heart health, anti-cancer, anti-bacterial, and other health benefits. Additionally, it fights free radicals and oxidative stress. Read all about them, and learn how to make your own homemade pumpkin spice here. Cacao Nutrition Lastly, cacao nibs are great for full-body health. In fact, their polyphenols can provide benefits to your heart, brain, and energy levels. Cocoa nibs promote reduced inflammation, reduced oxidative stress and free radicals, cellular health, and neurodegenerative protection. Bottom Line It simply doesn’t get better than this: amazing flavor and amazing health benefits! Our Beyond Keto Pumpkin Muffins are just what the doctor ordered for Autumn. Enjoy! To read the original article click here.

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