These tasty, cheesy, crunchy crackers are packed with plant protein and low in carbohydrates. I chose to make these dairy-free by using Daiya dairy-free cheese, but regular cheese can easily be substituted. I'm going to walk you through how I turned this . . . into this . . . ***For a vegan version of these crackers check out my Vegan Cheese Crisp recipe! Directions (1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. You will need 2 large baking sheets, 3 pieces of parchment paper to fit ...
omega-3s
Recipe: Pop-Q’s (puffed quinoa & maple syrup bites)
I've been curious about quinoa for a while. Recently I spent some time learning about quinoa and why it is considered a superfood. The result of this effort was a post called Simplifying Quinoa which summarizes many of quinoa's highlights, and a post in Helpful Hints: The Many Faces of Cooking Quinoa. What I'm most thrilled with, however, is this recipe that "popped" into my head as I stood staring at my puffed quinoa. After learning how awesome quinoa is -- being a plant protein and a ...
Simplifying Omega-3s
What are omega-3s? Why are we hearing more and more “Are you getting your omega-3s?” Here are the Who, What, How and Why of omega-3s. WHO – While omega-3s are critical to normal development in pregnancy, childhood, and adolescence they play many vital roles through our whole lifespan. WHAT/HOW - Omega-3s are one of a group called fatty acids. Fatty acids are recognized as another category of nutrients and are similar to vitamins and minerals in that we need to consume them. There are ...
