Snacks | Tara Thorne Nutrition

Golden Hummus

by Tara Thorne | Oct 27, 2016 | BLOG POST, Recipies, Snacks

Ingredients • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder • 1 tsp cumin • Salt and pepper to taste • 2 TBS lemon juice or more if desired • 2 TBS tahini • 1 – 2 cloves crushed garlic – to taste (start with 1) • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (about 400ml) • 1/2 C olive oil •...

Apple and Pumpkin Protein Fruit Leather

by Tara Thorne | Oct 20, 2016 | BLOG POST, Kids, Recipies, Snacks

Ingredients 1 C pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie spice) 1 C unsweetened applesauce 1/2 tsp ceylon cinnamon 2 scoops of Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides 2 TBS maple syrup Pinch of salt Instructions Preheat oven to 170 degrees F. Combine all ingredients together in a high...

Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Spice Loaf

by Tara Thorne | Oct 3, 2016 | BLOG POST, Breakfasts, Desserts, Recipies, Snacks

Ingredients Dry: 3/4 C coconut flour 2 TBS tapioca starch 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg ½ salt Wet: 6 eggs 1/2 C maple syrup 2 TBS coconut oil OR melted butter 1 C sweet potato steamed and pureed (this is the orange not white veggie) 1 tsp real...

Healthy Jelly Pots with Fresh Fruit

by Tara Thorne | Oct 3, 2016 | BLOG POST, Desserts, Kids, Recipies, Snacks

Ingredients 5 tsp gelatin (my favourite brand is Vital Proteins – no affiliation) 2 C pear juice (you can really use whatever juice flavour you like. I personally love the combination of pear and blueberries. Just be sure your juice is added-sugar free) Juice...

Nut-Free, Gluten-Free Chocolate Protein Bliss Balls with Optional Matcha

by Tara Thorne | Sep 28, 2016 | BLOG POST, Desserts, Kids, Recipies, Snacks

Each bliss ball contains approximately 3.5 grams of protein. Makes about 10 balls Ingredients 10 dates 3 TBS cacao 2 TBS maple syrup – optional but helps bring the balls together nicely (could use water instead) 3 TBS hemp seeds Pinch salt 1 tsp matcha green tea...

Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Grain-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

by Tara Thorne | Sep 28, 2016 | BLOG POST, Desserts, Kids, Recipies, Snacks

Makes 12 cookies Ingredients 1/3 cup coconut flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 TBS butter, melted 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted 1/2 cup pure maple syrup 2 teaspoon real vanilla extract 2 whole eggs, whisked 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips (I use Enjoy Life chocolate chips) ...