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With the weather cooling down, these are a perfect treat for the whole family! You can customize them in so many ways and they are kid-approved, healthy deliciousness.   You will need a dehydrator for this recipe or a warmer drawer on your oven. A high-powered food processor really helps when making the sauce, but its not absolutely crucial for this recipe. Raw Vegan Cinnamon Rolls 5 Bananas 1 cup medjool dates (soaked for 30 min and then pitted) 2 tbsp softened coconut oil 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Pinch of sea salt 1/2 c water 1. Slice bananas lengthwise into thirds and dehydrate until soft and pliable. 2. While bananas are dehydrating blend remaining ingredients until smooth. 3. Spread filling on banana slices and roll onto themselves until you have two banana slices rolled together into cinnamon bun shape. 4. Dehydrate rolls until the consistency you prefer. 5. Sprinkle with cinnamon and chopped walnuts. You can also sprinkle with nutmeg, add shredded coconut...

According to the Chinese zodiac, 2017 may be the year of the rooster, but goat is predicted to dominate the dinner table. The U.S. is now catching up with the rest of the world when it come to this delicious protein staple. When I was in primary school, (many moons ago), we had a guest restaurant come in and cook for us. They made goat stew. There were a lot of kids that skipped lunch that day and out of those that ate it, there was only one who went back for seconds...yep, you guessed it, it was me. I've always enjoyed trying new foods and perhaps it was then that I realized I was a future "foodie". The goat stew was amazing. The meat was tender, the potatoes and vegetables adding just the right notes of flavor and texture. It was delicious! So, imagine how excited I am that it's finally trending for the new year. And why not? Many other countries already utilize this versatile, lean red meat. Its low in fat, cholesterol, and calories. Goat meat actually ha...

Sardines? Those little bony fish in the can? Well, you can get   them fresh as well, but yes. 2017 is predicted to see a rise in sardines from gourmet options to homemade baby foods. And why not, they have the highest RNA content of any known food. They're free of mercury and PCBs and high in Vitamin E and omega-3s. These ocean-friendly delights have a creamy taste that pairs well with an abundance of flavor combinations.  Try them mixed with kale and pasta, with garlic and olive oil. Or mashed with mayo, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper for fun sandwiches. And, for a more elegant meal, spread some honey goat cheese on toasted circles, topped with a sardine and a sprinkle of parsley.  If you want to feed your family the trendiest things while giving them the best nutrition possible, start with sardines. Don't forget to subscribe so that you can stay up-to-date on all of the relevant news when it comes to food.