Treat yourself and your family to a delicious healthy recipe.
Desserts that are made with natural foods like organic fruits and organic dark chocolate are not only tasty but good for you too.
This is a very simple chocolate covered frozen banana recipe that your family will love.
It is perfect for summer but can be equally enjoyed all year around.
Let’s take a look the organic foods in this recipe.
They are excellent sources of calcium, vitamin E, folic acid, omega-3 fatty acids and fiber. Almonds are natural powerhouses and have shown benefits in lowering cholesterol, brain health, heart health, and weight loss.
They are an excellent source of natural sugars. Organic bananas have shown health benefits in the area of cancer prevention because of their high levels of antioxidants. They also help aid in digestion, promote healthy bones, lower blood pressure, and more.
Chocolate lovers can rejoice! It is quickly becoming a super food and has shown the ability to help in weight loss and reduce the risk of stroke. The bonus is that it tastes great too.
Chocolate covered frozen bananas recipe:
Slice 5 bananas
Spread raw and organic almond butter in between slices
Freeze 3 hours
Melt the equivalent 8 oz of organic extra dark chocolate in 1/2 cup of filtered water.
Dip in in melted chocolate.
Freeze again 2 to 3 hours
Make sure to use organic foods in this recipe
Enjoy with your family!
We recommend Living Tree Community Foods for the Almond Butter and organic extra dark chocolate.
AS ALWAYS: Check with your health practitioner before you change your diet. This organic food recipe is not meant to replace any treatment or drugs you are taking.
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REFERENCES:
1. “Potassium and High Blood Pressure.” American Heart Association. American Heart Association, 04 Apr. 2012. Web. 07 July 2014.
2. Nutritiondata.com: “Bananas, Raw“. Web. 7 July 2014
3. “Nuts and Your Heart: Eating Nuts for Heart Health.” Mayo Clinic. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, n.d. Web. 06 July 2014.
4. “Chocolate Consumption and Risk of Stroke.” Neurology. Neurology, 29 Aug. 2012. Web. 07 July 2014.
