With Thanksgiving just two days away, youd think that most people have their meals planned out. However, if the phone calls Ive received from family and friends are any indication, this is not the case.
One of the things I am most frequently asked for are delicious yet healthy desserts that will please even the most finicky of palates. So, to make good on these requests, here are two easy yet delicious treats that will not only help you balance your estrogen levels, but will have your guests begging for more.
Both of these recipes are adapted from Eat Papayas Naked, by Dr. Lark.
Baked Pears
Serves 2
This recipe is perfect for women with estrogen dominance or for those on a natural weight loss plan.
2 large pears, peeled and halved
? cup apple juice
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Core pears and place in a shallow baking dish.
3. Pour apple juice over the pears and sprinkle with nutmeg and cinnamon.
4. Cover dish with tin foil and bake for 30 minutes.
5. While pears are baking, toast walnuts in a skillet coated lightly coated with olive oil. Toast until walnuts are lightly browned (about 5 minutes).
6. Divide walnuts evenly among pears and serve warm.
Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
Makes 45 dozen
Pumpkin contains beta-carotene, which is a terrific natural skin care ingredient. Plus, the fiber from the oatmeal and the sugar-free benefits of erythritol make these treats perfect for women trying to lose weight!
1 cup canned pumpkin
? cup erythritol
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups rolled oats
1 ? cups Pamelas gluten-free baking mix
? teaspoon baking soda
? teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
? teaspoon nutmeg
? teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup currants
Cooking spray
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Cream pumpkin and erythritol together until fluffy and well-blended (about 34 minutes).
3. Add eggs and vanilla and mix until well blended.
4. In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients (Pamelas baking mix through cloves).
5. Add dry ingredients to pumpkin mixture and blend well.
6. Add currants and mix well.
7. Spoon 1 balls onto cookie sheet coated with cooking spray, spacing about two inches apart.
8. Bake for 1618 minutes, or until golden.
9. Cool on wire rack then enjoy!