HEALTHY ALTERNATIVES

Whole Wheat Pizza Dough

2 Cups whole wheat flour

1 pkg or 1 tbsp active dry yeast

¾ teaspoon salt

1 cup warm water

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp honey

Pour flour into a large mixing bowl. Add yeast and salt. Mix well.

Add water, oil, and honey. Mix well (use hands). Cover with a moist

cloth and place in a warm spot for 10 mins to rise. Punch down and press into

a greased 14 inch pizza pan or a 10 inch pan for thicker crust. Bake crust for

10 mins @ 425 degrees. Take out of oven, spread sauce and ingredients on pizza

crust. Bake @ 425 degrees for 10-15 mins or until crust is golden brown and cheese

is melted

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Cocoa Banana Freeze

4 very ripe bananas

2 tablespoons pure unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

2 tablespoons real maple syrup

Peel the bananas and place in the blender or food processor along

with the cocoa powder. Add the vanilla extract and the maple syrup.

Blend till very smooth. Pour into individual custard cups or small bowls

and freeze until frozen. Serves 6. Prep time: 10 mins

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Banana Bread (healthy version)

3 very ripe bananas

½ cup honey

3 tablespoons canola oil

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 ½ cups whole wheat pastry flour

1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

¾ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil a loaf pan (spray pam works best).

Mash the bananas and mix with the honey, canola oil, and vanilla extract

Stir together the whole wheat pastry flour, baking soda and salt. Add nuts.

Blend the two mixtures and spoon into a lightly oiled loaf pan.

Bake for 45-50 mins or until center is done.

Optional: Sprinkle cinnamon on top before baking.

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