Berry Nut Granola


Makes 12 Servings

Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup unsalted soy nuts
2/3 cup toasted wheat germ
6 packets Stevia In The Raw®
3 tablespoons dried cranberries
3 tablespoons dried blueberries
2 tablespoons dried cherries
1/4 cup unsweetened grated coconut
3 tablespoons chopped pecans
2 tablespoons raw, hulled (out of shell) sunflower seeds

Directions

In large bowl, combine all ingredients. Blend well. Store in an airtight container.

Combine dry ingredients in large mixing bowl.

In separate bowl, combine eggs, milk, oil and pumpkin; mix

Add pumpkin mixture to dry ingredients and mix just until large lumps disappear.

Heat non-stick skillet over medium heat until a drop of water skitters around pan; Pour ¼ cup batter for each pancake onto hot skillet.

Cook 1 or 1½ minute until bubbly and turn; cook on other side until golden brown.

Serve with a spoonful of hot applesauce or traditional maple syrup.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 110
Protein: 4g
Carbohydrates14g
Fiber: 3g
Fat: 4.5g

 

Fresh Fruit Yogurt Parfaits


Makes 2 Servings

Ingredients

2 cups vanilla flavored lite Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons Pure Via sweetener
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
1 tablespoon toasted slivered almonds

Directions

Combine yogurt and Pure Via. Layer 1 cup of the yogurt mixture in each of 2 glasses. Top each with 1/4 cup of each fruit. Sprinkle with almonds.

TIP: Any fresh or frozen fruit can be substituted for the blueberries and raspberries.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 177
Protein: 20g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 15mg
Sodium: 76mg

 

Recipe courtesy of PureVia.com.

Spiced Rice Pudding


Makes 6 Servings

Ingredients

4 cups 1% low fat milk
1 cup water
¾ cup long grain white rice (NOT INSTANT)
1 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup raisins
Hot water
1 egg, beaten
12 teaspoons Pure Via sweetener
2 teaspoons (10 mL) vanilla extract
Ground cinnamon (optional)

Directions

Combine milk, 1 cup water, rice, cinnamon stick and salt in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to a boil on medium heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, uncovered, 35 to 40 minutes or until rice is very tender and mixture is creamy, stirring frequently.

Meanwhile, place raisins in a bowl and cover with hot water. Let stand 15 minutes. Drain well; set aside.

Remove cinnamon stick; discard. Stir a small amount of hot pudding into egg. Return mixture to saucepan and cook on low heat 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove pan from heat. Stir in Pure Via sweetener, vanilla and raisins.

Divide mixture evenly between 6 small bowls; cool. Serve at room temperature or chilled, sprinkled with cinnamon, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 208
Protein: 9g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 41mg
Sodium: 200mg

 

Recipe courtesy of PureVia.com.

Honey Aioli


Makes 8 Servings

Ingredients

1 egg
1 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed to a paste
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoons honey
1/2 packet Stevia In The Raw®
Sea salt to taste

Directions

In small bowl combine egg, 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic paste and lemon juice.

Using hand held mixer, process at high speed until garlic is fully incorporated. With mixer still on, slowly add remaining olive oil in a stream and blend until mixture is fluffy and creamy. (If the mixture gets too thick, you can add a little cold water and continue blending) Stir in honey, Stevia Extract In The Raw® and sea salt to taste.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 270
Fat: 28g
Protein: 1g
Carbohydrate: 1g
Sodium: 260mg
Cholesterol: 25mg

 

Recipe courtesy of InTheRaw.com.

Southwestern Gazpacho Soup


Makes 4 Servings

Ingredients

6 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 small cucumbers, chopped
1 medium sweet onion, diced
Juice from one lime
1/2 cup parsley or cilantro, chopped (save some for garnish)
3 cloves chopped garlic
1 teaspoon sea salt (more or less) to taste
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (buy a small can and just use one pepper)
1 teaspoon Louisiana hot sauce or a few drops Tabasco (to taste)
2 packets SweetLeaf Stevia® Sweetener

Directions

Blend all ingredients in a blender and adjust seasonings to taste. Serve in a bowl, garnish as desired.

Green Apple Salad with Toasted Almonds, Shaved Cheese and Apple Cider Vinaigrette


Makes 4 Servings

Ingredients

1 cup apple cider
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, divided
1 shallot, minced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, torn
3 packets Stevia In The Raw®
Sea salt to taste
Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
2 firm Granny Smith apples, cored and sliced thick
3 ribs celery, peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 cup (about 24) whole almonds, toasted
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
2 ounces (about 20 shaved slices) Manchego cheese (may substitute hard Gouda or Parmigiano Reggiano)

Directions

In small saucepan combine apple cider and 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar. Heat to boiling and continue boiling until liquid is reduced to a syrup. Set aside to cool.

In medium bowl toss together apples, celery, almonds and chives. Blend in vinaigrette.

Assemble salad on small plates, stacking the apples mixture and cheese in alternating layers.

Drizzle with cider reduction to finish and enjoy.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 320
Fat: 22g
Protein: 5g
Carbohydrate: 26g
Dietary Fiber: 4g
Sodium: 750mg
Cholesterol: 10mg

 

Recipe courtesy of InTheRaw.com.

Fresh Fruit Oatmeal


Makes 8 Servings

Ingredients

2- ½ cups 1% milk
2- ½ cups water
3 cups uncooked old fashioned oats
¼ cup dried cranberries
¼ teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons Pure Via sweetener
1 cup fresh fruit (blueberries, strawberries or raspberries)

Directions

Heat milk and water in a 3-quart saucepan on medium to a boil. Stir in oats, cranberries, Pure Via sweetener and salt. Cook on medium heat 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thick and creamy. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 2 minutes.

Divide mixture evenly between 8 bowls. Top with fruit and serve.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 164
Protein: 6g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 4mg
Sodium: 109mg

 

Recipe courtesy of PureVia.com.

German-Style Muesli


Makes 4 Servings

Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats
3 tablespoons toasted wheat germ
3 tablespoons ground flaxseed
4-6 packets Stevia In The Raw®, as desired
2 tablespoons chopped hazelnuts
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
1 tablespoon raw, hulled (out of shell) sunflower seeds
1/4 cup raisins
2 tablespoons chopped dates
2 tablespoons (about 3 whole) chopped dried apricots
1 cup light plain or vanilla soymilk
1 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1 medium apple peeled, cored and grated

Directions

In medium bowl, combine all grains and Stevia In The Raw® with the nuts and dried fruits. Blend well. (This mixture can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container.)

When ready to serve combine with soymilk, yogurt and grated apple. Stir to combine.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 300
Protein: 13g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 8g
Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 65mg

 

Recipe courtesy of InTheRaw.com.

Strawberry Lemonade


Makes 6 Servings

Ingredients

2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
7 tablespoons Steviacane
1 cup strawberries
4 cups water
2 cups ice

Directions

In a blender, add strawberries, Steviacane, lemon juice and 2 cups water. Blend on high speed until the strawberries are pureed and Steviacane is dissolved.

In a gallon sized pitcher, add rest of water (2 cups), ice and strawberry liquid. Stir and taste for desired sweetness.

Adjust as needed and enjoy.

Low-Calorie Ginger Ale


Makes 8 Servings

Ingredients

2 liters plain seltzer water
1 tablespoon pressed fresh ginger juice
1 fresh squeezed lemon (medium-sized)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
5 packets Stevia In The Raw®

Directions

Cut small pieces of peeled ginger root and place in a press (like the kind used for garlic). Press ginger root to produce 1 tablespoon of juice and place in small bowl. Add strained lemon juice, vanilla extract and Stevia In The Raw®. Stir to combine.

Open 2-liter bottle of seltzer and pour out ½ cup to make room for soda flavor mixture. Using a funnel, pour mixture into soda bottle and quickly screw on cap.

Careful! The carbonated water will react “explosively” with the ingredients in flavor mixture.

Allow for ingredients to mix with water and for some gas to be released from bottle prior to uncapping – by unscrewing cap just a small amount to hear “hissssss”. Pour over ice and enjoy!

Nutritional Information

Calories: 4

 

Recipe courtesy of InTheRaw.com.