The Everything Naturally Sugar-Free Cookbook: Includes Apple Cinnamon Waffles, Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Tomato and Goat Cheese Pastries, Peanut Butter Truffles, ... Eclairs...and Hundreds More! (Everything®) (15 page)

Try this sweet nutty salad dressing over sweet or savory salads. It also doubles as a meat marinade.

1. In a high-powered blender or food processor, combine all ingredients and blend until smooth and creamy.
   
2. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
   

PER SERVING
(2 tablespoons) Calories: 252
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Fat: 27g
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Protein: 0g
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Sodium: 75mg
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Fiber: 0g
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Carbohydrates: 2g
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Sugar: 1g

This dressing is a delicious alternative to the sugary-sweet vinaigrettes found in the supermarket. It’s full of healthy oils, vinegars, and mineral-packed raw honey.

1. In a small bowl, whisk all ingredients together until thick.
   
2. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
   

PER SERVING
(2 tablespoons) Calories: 125
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Fat: 9g
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Protein: 0g
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Sodium: 2mg
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Fiber: 0g
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Carbohydrates: 12g
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Sugar: 12g

This mayonnaise is packed with healthy protein and has a delicious light flavor. Use it as a sandwich spread or in any recipe that calls for mayonnaise.

1. In a high-powered blender, grind cashews until they form a flour.
   
2. Add remaining ingredients and blend well.
   
3. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
   

PER SERVING
(1 tablespoon) Calories: 70
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Fat: 6g
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Protein: 1g
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Sodium: 38mg
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Fiber: 0g
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Carbohydrates: 2g
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Sugar: 0g

This fresh berry spread is a lovely replacement for store-bought jam. Enjoy it on bread, spread over waffles, or in any favorite recipe.

1. In a small bowl, combine the chia seeds with the water and vanilla. Set aside for 20 minutes.
   
2. In a blender, add the chia mixture, strawberries, and honey. Blend until just combined and still a little chunky.
   
3. Pour into an airtight container and let set for 1 hour in the refrigerator. Jam will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
   

PER SERVING
(2 tablespoons) Calories: 45
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Fat: 3g
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Protein: 1g
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Sodium: 0mg
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Fiber: 1g
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Carbohydrates: 5g
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Sugar: 4g

A fresh and delightful citrus dressing that enhances both green and fruit salads, this vinaigrette goes especially well with kale.

1. In a small bowl, whisk all ingredients until combined.
   
2. Pour in a salad dressing container and serve. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 1 week.
   

PER SERVING
(2 tablespoons) Calories: 170
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Fat: 18g
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Protein: 0g
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Sodium: 296mg
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Fiber: 0g
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Carbohydrates: 3g
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Sugar: 2g

This rich and creamy sauce is perfect for a fondue party. Serve alongside chocolate fondue for a healthier dipping sauce for apples, bananas, graham crackers, marshmallows, brownie bites, and even assorted cheeses in this luscious sauce.

1. In a small bowl, soak dates in the water for 30 minutes. Transfer dates to a food processor, reserving the soaking liquid.
   
2. Add coconut butter to the dates and process until a soft paste forms. Add the maple syrup and 2 tablespoons of the date soaking water a little at a time, and process until blended. Add vanilla and pulse until smooth.
   

PER SERVING
Calories: 320
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Fat: 6g
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Protein: 1g
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Sodium: 7mg
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Fiber: 3g
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Carbohydrates: 68g
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Sugar: 59g

This dressing would go perfectly on a spinach salad served with berries, almonds, and feta cheese. The poppy seeds provide a lovely crunch.

1. In a small bowl, whisk all ingredients together until combined.
   
2. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.
   

PER SERVING
(2 tablespoons) Calories: 154
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Fat: 13g
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Protein: 0g
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Sodium: 148mg
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Fiber: 0g
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Carbohydrates: 8g
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Sugar: 9g

This simple syrup is lovely over pancakes and salads and can be drizzled over any baked dish. For a thicker syrup, omit the almond milk.

In a food processor, combine all ingredients and pulse until a syrup forms. Warm over the stove if a hot syrup is preferred.

PER SERVING
Calories: 17
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Fat: 0g
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Protein: 0g
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Sodium: 5mg
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Fiber: 1g
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Carbohydrates: 4g
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Sugar: 2g

Creamy and dreamy with a touch of spice, this pumpkin dip is a fabulous spread for just about anything! Enjoy as a dip with cookies or fruit—or crumble graham crackers over it, add whipped cream, and eat it like pudding right out of the bowl.

In a small mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients until smooth and creamy. Serve.

PER SERVING
(
¹
⁄
₄
cup) Calories: 63
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Fat: 1.5g
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Protein: 3g
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Sodium: 24mg
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Fiber: 0g
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Carbohydrates: 11g
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Sugar: 9g

Cucumber Green Drink

Easy Apple Cider

Green Guzzler

Lucky Green Smoothie

Holiday Eggnog

Sparkling Grape Juice

Sparkling Pomegranate Lime Juice

Sweet Green Juice

Pumpkin Juice

Strawberry Peach Smoothie

Raspberry Peach Water

Raspberry Mint Smoothie

Strawberry Lemonade

Mint Lemonade

Beet It Smoothie

Carrot Mango Smoothie

“I Can’t Believe It’s a Green Smoothie” Smoothie

This raw drink is a refreshingly simple way to enjoy a daily dose of vitamins C and A and potassium. It energizes the body first thing in the morning or refuels after a workout.

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.

PER SERVING
Calories: 302
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Fat: 1g
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Protein: 7g
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Sodium: 31mg
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Fiber: 13g
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Carbohydrates: 72g
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Sugar: 50g

Simmering cider makes your whole house smell festive! Multiply this recipe to share with friends at a holiday party.

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over low heat. Cover and simmer 1 hour. Serve hot.

PER SERVING
Calories: 149
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Fat: 0g
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Protein: 0g
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Sodium: 11mg
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Fiber: 8g
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Carbohydrates: 39g
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Sugar: 24g