April 2025 Health Hotline® Magazine Issue 93

April 2025 Health Hotline® Magazine Issue 93

Recipes

  • High-Protein Peanut Butter Eggs
  • Spiced Raisin Bread

Articles

  • Think Wisely - Earth Day
  • Are You Getting Enough of this “D”-ciding Factor for Health?
  • Eat Your Way to Healthy Glowing Skin
  • For the Love of Organics: Raisins
  • Earth Watch
 

Spiced Raisin Bread

Spiced Raisin Bread Recipe

This delicious gluten-free* quick bread with plump raisins, good4u applesauce, and warming spices makes a perfect treat anytime. It takes just minutes to whip up and the smell of the bread baking will fill the house with sweet anticipation.

2⁄3 cup Natural Grocers® Brand Bulk Organic Seedless Raisins
~1 cup hot water
1 cup gluten-free 1-to-1 baking flour
1⁄2 cup Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Almond Flour
1⁄2 cup gluten-free rolled oats
1 1⁄2 teaspoons Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Baking Powder
2 teaspoons Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend
1⁄8 teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Real Salt
2 organic pasture-based eggs, at room temp
1⁄2 cup Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Coconut Sugar
3⁄4 cup Natural Grocers Brand Organic Applesauce
1⁄4 cup Natural Grocers Brand Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, melted and slightly cooled
Optional, for topping
1 medium organic baking apple, peeled, sliced, and sautéed in butter until soft
  1. Soak the raisins in a small bowl with just enough hot water to cover them.
  2. Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease a standard loaf pan with coconut oil and line the bottom with a piece of parchment that overhangs the two long sides to easily remove the bread from the pan once baked.
  3. Add the flour, almond flour, oats, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt to a mixing bowl. Whisk well to combine and break up any clumps.
  4. In another large mixing bowl, beat the eggs, then add the sugar and mix well. Stir in the applesauce and then slowly add the coconut oil while mixing. Mix until the liquids are well combined.
  5. Thoroughly drain the raisins and pat them dry with a paper towel or a clean tea towel. Add them to the dry ingredients, stirring to coat and separate them.
  6. Add half the liquid to the flour mixture, mix well. Add the remaining liquid and again mix well. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, tapping the bottom on the counter several times to even out the batter and encourage air bubbles to rise to the top.
  7. Bake for 60 to 65 minutes, or until the top is browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the bread to cool for 10-15 minutes in the pan before lifting it out by the parchment and allowing it to cool completely (you can cool it completely in the pan, but it will take longer). Enjoy toasted with Natural Grocers Brand Organic Plant-Based Buttery Spread or Extra Virgin Coconut Oil. Store any leftovers in an air-tight container on the counter for three days or the fridge for five days.

*Natural Grocers Brand Bulk ingredients are packaged in a plant that processes gluten.

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High-Protein Peanut Butter Eggs

High-Protein Peanut Butter Eggs Recipe

Go ahead and enjoy peanut butter eggs, but make them healthier, with extra protein for a sweet treat you can feel better about! Natural Grocers® Brand Products, including freshly ground peanut butter, whey protein, almond flour, maple syrup, coconut oil, and chocolate chips make creating these eggs a breeze.

1⁄2 cup Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Peanut Butter (or sub Almond Butter)
4 tablespoons Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Almond Flour
3 tablespoons Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Whey Protein Concentrate
2 tablespoons Natural Grocers Brand Organic Grade A Dark Maple Syrup
1 teaspoon organic vanilla extract
2⁄3 cup Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Fair Trade Semisweet Chocolate Chips
1⁄2 teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
Optional for topping
Flaky salt
Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Peanut Splits, chopped
  1. Mix the peanut butter, almond flour, whey powder, maple syrup, and vanilla in a medium bowl to form a dough.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Divide the dough into eight small segments. Roll each segment into a ball, flatten slightly and round the edges to form an egg shape, then place onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Place in the refrigerator for 5 minutes while you make the chocolate dip.
  3. Combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds, stir, then microwave for 30 more seconds and stir again to melt. If necessary, continue microwaving in 10 seconds bursts until melted. Alternatively, you can melt the chips and oil in a double boiler.
  4. Using a fork, dip each egg into the melted chocolate to completely coat and place back on the parchment. If adding any optional toppings, sprinkle them on now, while the chocolate is still soft, pressing slightly to help them adhere. When all the eggs are coated, place them back in the refrigerator for 10 minutes. Once the chocolate has set, candies can be served cold or at room temperature.
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