Category: Snack

Bananas: Nutritional Facts and Wellness Boost

July 28, 2025
Fresh Bananas

What Are Bananas?‘

Bananas are a soft, sweet, edible tropical fruit. They are elongated and curved and covered with a peel. When ripe, bananas are eaten raw as a dessert or snack. About 93% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while 75% is water. Botanically bananas are classified as a berry.

A medium banana is about 105 calories. With a GI index of 48, they are considered a low glycemic food, meaning bananas don’t cause high spikes in blood glucose levels.

What Are The Health Benefits of Bananas?

Bananas provide a quick energy boost due to their high natural carbohydrate content. Bananas contain Vitamin B6, which plays an important role in converting food to energy. The fiber in bananas helps to regulate blood sugar levels , providing a steady release of energy.

How To Incorporate Bananas Into Your Diet

  • Convenient Snack
  • Banana Smoothie
  • Bake Banana Bread, Cookies or Muffins
  • Cereal Topping
  • Frozen Banana Ice Cream

Pecan Sandies Cookie Recipe

May 13, 2025
Pecan Sandies

Pecan Sandies Recipe

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar divided
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar sifted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups chopped pecans

DIRECTIONS

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Beat 1 cup white sugar, butter, oil, and confectioners’ sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla extract.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt in a medium bowl; stir into egg mixture until dough comes together. Mix in pecans.
  • Place remaining 1/2 cup white sugar into a small shallow bowl. Shape dough into 1 inch balls and flatten slightly. Roll in sugar to coat evenly.
  • Place cookies 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the edges are golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove cookies to wire racks to cool completely.

Recipe Source: AllRecipes.com

The Nutritional Benefits of Pecans: A Superfood Guide

May 12, 2025
Raw Pecans

What Are Pecans?

Pecans are a nutrition powerhouse loaded with vitamins and minerals. They are very filling and make a great snack. For culinary purposes, pecans are considered nuts. Botanically, pecans are classified as a fruit.

Pecans grow on trees In Texas, Georgia, Arizona, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. They have a hard outer shell and look a lot like walnuts when opened. Pecans have a rich, buttery flavor.

Pecan Nutrition

Pecans contain over 15 vitamins and minerals. They are a superb source of antioxidants and have the highest antioxidant capacity compared to eight other tree nuts.

  • Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5, and B6
  • Vitamin A, C and K
  • Folate
  • Manganese
  • Copper
  • Zinc
  • Magnesium
  • Phosphorus
  • Iron
  • Potassium
  • Calcium
  • Selenium
  • Antioxidants: Vitamin E, Lutein, Zea-xanthin, and Phenolics, Omega-3

Pecan Health Benefits

  • Arthritis Management
  • Heart Health
  • Immune System Support
  • Bone Health
  • Diabetes Control
  • Prevents Inflammation
  • Disease Prevention
  • Skin Care
  • Eye Care
  • Improves Digestion

How To Use Pecans In Recipes

  • Add to salads for crunch and sweetness
  • Mix into morning cereal
  • Use them in trail mix
  • Bake a pecan pie
  • Bake pecan cookies
  • Bake an upside down pecan apple pie

Nutritious Kind Bars for On-the-Go Energy

February 4, 2025

Several Reasons To Snack On A Kind Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar

  • Healthy Fats: Nuts provide Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids for heart health.
  • Protein: Kind bars contain 5 to 7 grams of protein to keep you full.
  • Fiber: Whole grains and nuts contribute to your daily fiber intake helping digestion.
  • Non GMO and gluten free.
  • No artificial sweeteners.
  • Wholesome, tasty and convenient.
  • Hiking trip snack.
  • Quick and nutritious on-the-go snack.

Oatmeal Apple Muffins Recipe

November 8, 2022

KITCHEN UTENSILS: 2 Mixing Bowls, 12 Cup Muffin Pan, 12 Cup Muffin Papers

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 to 2 cups peeled, chopped tart apples
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1 beaten egg
  • 1/2 to 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup unbleached flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • Optional: 12 Cup Muffin Papers

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine milk, oil, egg and honey. Set aside.
  • Stir together dry ingredients in another bowl.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the moist ingredients. Combine until moist.
  • Fold in chopped apples. Combine well.
  • Using a spoon, drop muffin mixture to 2/3 full into oiled muffin tin, or into muffin papers.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.

Corn Bread Recipe

August 20, 2022

Easy Corn Bread Recipe

Ready In Less Than A Half Hour

Cooking Tools: 2 Medium Size Mixing Bowls, Medium Size Cake Pan

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup corn meal
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup wheat germ
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1 cup milk plus 1 tablespoon honey

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Mix dry ingredients. Set aside.
  • Combine moist ingredients in another bowl.
  • Stir moist ingredients into the dry ingredients. Combine well with spoon or fork.
  • Oil round cake pan. Pour batter into pan.
  • Bake at 425 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.
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