Sweet Popcorn
Portion Size: 1 Cup
Servings: 4
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 2T Ghee
- 5 T Organic popcorn
For Topping
- 2 oz Melted Ghee
- Mixture of sucanat* Cinnamon and Cardamom
Directions:
- Melt Ghee in pot and add organic popcorn
- Put lid on and turn on medium high heat. As soon as the 1st seed pops you will want to keep shaking the pot until the speed of the pops slows down, remove from heat.
- Make topping: In a small pot on low heat add 2 oz of melted ghee, add sucanat and spice mixture (cinnamon, cardamom).
- Add Topping mixture in 2-3 parts shaking in between each addition to ensure even coating.
- Add spicy almonds** for a sweet/savory snack or peanuts for cracker jack experience.
* Also sold as panel, or rapadura
Peanut Butter Cookies
Portion Size: 1 cookie (approx. 1 3/4th inch)
Portions: 24
Portions: 24
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of Cold Peanut Butter
- 1/2 c (heaping) Sucanat Sugar
- 1 Egg
Directions:
- Mix sugar and peanut butter with an electric mixer
- Add egg and mix until all ingredients are equally mixed.
- Scoop out dough with a Tablespoon, cookie scoop, or a teaspoon and roll into a ball, flatten with your palms to desire thickness (does not change when cooking).
- Put in the freezer for about 10 minutes before cooking.
- Bake at 350 for 15-18 minutes.
*For variations add blueberries or cacao.
Avocado Lime Mousse
Ingredients:
- 2 avocados, peeled and pitted
- ⅛ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 1-2 tablespoons local honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon Himalayan salt
Crust Ingredients:
- ¼ cup hemp seeds
- 2 T chia seeds
- ¼ cup walnuts
- 1/2 cup Medjool dates, pitted
Directions:
- Place the avocados, orange juice, lime juice, honey, vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt into a blender or food processor and purée until creamy. Remove from the blender and place into a bowl.
- Place the hemp seeds, chia seeds, walnuts, dates and remaining sea salt into a food processor, and mix until combined and crumb-like. Do not over process; it should look like coarse bread crumbs.
- Add the crust mixture to the bottom of the container and press into a crust. Next add the avocado mousse and top with yogurt mixture, coconut cream or enjoy plain.
- To make whipped coconut cream, pour the coconut water in a cup and remove the meat from the coconut. Add the meat and a small amount of water to the mixer. Blend on the highest setting blend until fluffy and creamy. For yogurt, add maple syrup or honey to the grass-fed yogurt and mix well.
Featured Foods:
Lincoln Spring Street Farms
Local Honey
Cara Cara Oranges
Fresh Peanuts, soaked and processed into Peanut Butter
Small Batch Spicy Almonds, Portland, Oregon
Avocado
Succanat
Honey
Bear Lime
Bautista Family Organic Date Ranch, Medjool Dates
Walnuts
Organic popcorn
Fresh Coconut
Himalayan salt
Gamma Farms Pasture Raised eggs
Anandamide Cacao
Sweet snacks is one of my favorite things to eat. I love eating sweets, but I have always known eating sweets isn't the best thing for you, so I have recently cut back on eating them. This episode was really interesting to me because it gave a few recipes for sweets that can be made at home and are very inexpensive, and they are healthier for you. Most people feel that organic eating is way to expensive, or they feel as though they don't have the time to make healthy sweet snacks at home, so they would rather buy store bought things. The snacks that were made really did not take much time, and the great thing is you can make it when you do have time, and then save it for later. I feel that if people are educated about easy, simple, healthy recipes like these, they may feel more inspired to use fresh, wholesome ingredients. I know that I will probably try out the peanut butter cookies, and the coconut whipped cream.
ReplyDeleteI am a HUGE snacker! This episode is a lifesaver! A bad habit of mine is snacking when I’m
ReplyDeletebored. Snacks I usually draw toward are chips. Chips are chock full of harmful ingredients such
as; animal fats, chemicals, added sugar, and GMOs. I’ll also snack often between meals to hold
me over until I’m ready to have my next full meal. However, I find myself eating fewer meals
because I over indulge in snacks because they do not sustain me for long so I continue to serve
myself more and more until I have made myself full. This episode made me take a closer look at
what I choose to purchase and put into my body. I cam across an awesome app called Buycott.
Buycott enables you to scan products at the grocery store or at home, in order to asses whether or
not it conflicts with various campaigns. Prior to scanning, you will need to explore the app and
decipher what campaigns you align with. Campaigns are separated into several categories to
narrow your search. For my purpose, I went through food campaigns. ‘PrO-GMO? Or Pro-Right
to Know,’ was a featured campaign. The campaign is fighting against the Grocery Manufacturers
Association (GMA), who have spent nearly $400 million in order to combat GMO labeling laws.
While using the app, I discovered that one of my go-to snacks, Sun Chips, conflicted this
campaign. Having this information, I no longer purchase or consume them, which means I’m in
the market for a new snack. The peanut butter cookies sound like a great alternative.
-Theresa Madrigal
Wow! I love this video! I love sweet snacks, but have a hard time finding products that are not processed, are healthy, and equally balanced in all nutritional aspects. I automatically was drawn to this video because I saw the thumbnail with the nut product. (I have recently re-discovered my love for peanut butter products). I have never heard of sucanat, ghee, or cardamom before. I love eating my farmer’s market popcorn, but it always goes stale before I can finished the bag, and what you were able to make in that pot costs me $6! I like the sound of your $0.18 recipe. I was also buying my popcorn from my farmer’s market because I believed that since corn is usually made with GMOs, popcorn must be too. Thank you for informing me that that information is untrue! However, I too believe that purchasing non-gmos products because even if the husk protects humans from ingesting it, they still do go into the environment. I also learned that you have to wait for the popcorn to cool for the crunch. That was something I was unaware of as well. For your peanut butter cookies, (which my gluten free eating sister loves), have you thought of adding in “Enjoy Life Semi-Sweet Mini Chips”? I think that for those who aren’t used to the cacao’s flavor should try this. It is made from unsweetened chocolate, cocoa butter, cane sugar, and is certified with the non-gmo project, gluten free, kosher, vegan, fodmap friendly, halal, and paleo. Anyways, can’t wait to try that popcorn recipe! I may have to add that to my Saturday Night Movie line-up!
ReplyDelete-Monique Escobedo
I picked this particular episode out from the rest of the ones listed, because I have a serious sweet tooth. It seems like a lot of the other viewers can agree with me on this! I have tried some variations on some of the recipes shown in the video, but am excited to try some of the recipes you provided to substitute for some of the unhealthier food ingredients that I had been using before. As a college student, I do not have an abundance of time or money to dedicate to food and cooking. I appreciate that you took the time to show some easy, but scrumptious snacking options that will still help with curbing that snack craving sweet tooth of mine! Those peanut butter cookies looked amazing and easy. I was surprised at how few ingredients were added to them. It is really hard sometimes to know what to buy in order to be healthier to your body. I am happy that you have now provided us with some options to help us learn how to fuel and take care of our bodies better!
ReplyDeleteHonestly, all of these snacks look very delicious. Before watching this episode, I never really knew of or couldn't think of any healthy alternatives for snacks and sweets other than just eating fruits. This really gave me insight on how I could make healthy sweets and still get the same satisfaction as if I were to eat a store-bought treat. I definitely plan on using some of these ingredients in future recipes and I believe more people could be healthier and could make healthier choices if they were exposed to healthier alternatives for ingredients like this. If more people knew of and had access to these alternatives it would be great for their health and would most definitely be healthy for the environment and would assuredly improve its current state.
ReplyDelete-Jheanine Carlyle
As a person with a chronic sweet tooth, limited resources, and on a mission for nutrition, I really appreciate these simple, easy-to-follow tutorials that demonstrate just how easy it is to incorporate whole foods! When I saw that the first recipe was for popcorn, I just about popped out of my seat in excitement! Popcorn is my go-to snack, and I regularly buy microwaveable popcorn bags from the grocery store. I’ve been learning more and more the harms of microwaves, and I am on a personal journey to master every kitchen-related skill, so moving forward I will practice popping kernels on the stove. I like the idea of using coconut oil, since it is a product I regularly keep around anyway. This episode is jam-packed with creativity and instruction; I will be referring back regularly in the future!
ReplyDeleteIt’s almost mind-blowing just how simple it can be to incorporate whole foods. I must remind myself of Mother Nature’s ability to provide; it only makes sense that she already provides us with all the ingredients to create a delicious and nutritious snack! You demonstrated using popcorn kernels, cacao, eggs, avocados, seeds, and nuts. You even mentioned making your own peanut butter, which is a recipe I am interested in learning! Sucanat is a new ingredient to me, and for as much as I love sugar, I would definitely benefit opting for this more nutritious variation!
- Savannah Avalos
I’m a big snack person who every now and then looks for something sweet but struggle to find a healthy sweet option. This video was super interesting and offered great sweet snack ideas! The only sugar I’ve ever known is white or brown sugar so learning that sucanat is a healthier alternative is exciting! I’m definitely going to start buying sucanat for any recipes that require sugar. I also had never heard of avocado mousse before. I know avocados are a healthy source of fat and add thickness to a smoothie, but wouldn’t have thought to create a dessert centered around avocados. Becoming aware of healthy alternative options, like avocado mousse, would help individuals cut down on their processed food intake, and begin consuming nutrient dense, sweet treats. This episode has inspired me to become more creative with my snacking, and begin choosing healthy, nutrient dense options.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! The popcorn looks amazing. I'm actually surprised at how much toppings you put on the popcorn, I almost thought they were going to be drenched when you took them out but they look perfectly seasoned. I often find myself buying microwaveable popcorn at the store because I am lazy, and do not feel like making my own. It doesn't take any longer, really, maybe just a little extra work. I used to make popcorn on the stove when I was younger because it was fun, but I never thought about how much healthier it can be if you make it yourself. You can determine the amount of salt, butter, and other toppings you want to put on the popcorn, if any at all.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed watching this episode and seeing sucanat sugar being used, because I have seen the word sucanat sugar used in the food production class, but I had never seen it before or seen it being used before.
- Amber Maya
I fount this video to be extremely informational. I am always looking for ways to add the sugar that I desire without having to worry about the processed sugar that I would be consuming. At first when I was watching about the popcorn, I thought that it would come out soggy because of the amount of the topping that was put on it. However, I was surprised to find the final consistency to be very visually appealing; I will definitely be making this for movie night, maybe even mixed in with some salted and oiled popcorn for that sweet and savory feel.
ReplyDeleteI really agree with what you said in the end about how it is still sugar, and that we have to be in balance. I recently watched a TedEx with famous chef, Jamie Oliver, where he described that the US is consuming too much sugar in elementary schools. If schools were able to understand that concept of balanced nutrition, I believe we would be on our way to a healthier society.
Thank you for the recipes! They look delicious.
-Julian Rodriguez
This episode is honestly amazing. I used to consume store bought sweets almost everyday, especially when I am studying. I did not really think about how unhealthy my eating habit was until my brother, a gym rat, told me that I should start thinking about what I'm feeding my body and limit my sugar intake. Since then, I decided to stop snacking, thinking that all sweets are bad for me. I knew that there were healthier options, but they are mostly very expensive and time consuming to make, especially for a college student like me. Therefore, I am glad that I watched this video because now I know that there are sweets that are healthy, inexpensive, and does not take a long time to make! I did not think that it would be that easy to make these, especially the popcorn. Also, in Indonesia, where I am from, we often use avocados for desserts. We blend them and mix it with chocolate condensed milk and drink it like a smoothie. Growing up, I would drink this pretty often knowing how healthy avocados are. But the chocolate condensed milk contains a lot of sugar, making it less healthy. This video showed me that there is another way to make avocado a dessert, a healthier version too! I am excited to start making the avocado mousse and bring this recipe back home. I wish that more people would know that there are healthier options even when it comes to snacking. Being a country where people consuming so much sugar, the US needs to promote more healthy home cooked meals/snacks instead of processed foods that we see everywhere.
ReplyDelete-Randy Gunadi
Libby’s Sustainable Kitchen has been great in providing useful information regarding the foods we eat on a regular basis. I have a tendency to snack throughout the day, mostly consuming processed foods with little nutrients. These foods are loaded with unhealthy sugar and corn syrups which lack nutritional value. To curb my sweet tooth, I want to implement the use of succanat in my diet. I believe it be great for my body while providing better nutritional value. One of my favorite snacks is peanut butter, but I never thought I could enjoy the taste of it in a cookie without processed flours and sugars! Libby shines light on healthy alternative options to our daily snack cravings. I am going to take what I learned from this episode and bring it into my kitchen, and attempt to be more creative with my snacking!
ReplyDeleteI loved these sweet snack ideas! I am a huge sweets girl and moderation is not always easy for me when it comes to desserts, so these are great healthier options! I did not know that corn used for popping is a different type of corn, and it is so great to know that it is non-GMO. I try to buy organic and non-GMO as often as possible, so it is nice to know that popcorn is a safe buy. The popcorn is also a great on-the-go sweet snack option. I often forget to eat, so I always try to remember to bring snacks along with me, and this sweet one is a great option to put into my snack rotation. I am so excited that you talked about sucanat sugar a little bit since I do not think that enough people know about it! I recently used it to make an apple rhubarb crisp and it was so delicious, I couldn’t even tell any difference. While I am not a fan of peanut butter desserts, I did really like your tip about putting flourless cookies in the freezer pre-bake in order to prevent spread. I’ll have to try that next time I make some flourless cookies! It is so important to think about adding some delicious nutrients to your desserts, avocados are so good for you and have delicious healthy fats, and peanuts are a great source of protein. The blueberries on the cookies are a great way to add fruit to your sweet snacks, but always try and buy organic, since pesticides could be sprayed directly on your blueberries. Great share! -Madeline Cervantes
ReplyDeleteWow, I love the “Sweet Snacks” episode. I have a sweet tooth and I will always want something sweet when at I am at school or even at home. However, the sweets that I usually munch on are junk food and refined sugars like candies, cookies, ice cream and more. Of course, I realized that is not the best snack to munch on but after watching this episode it encouraged me to create a better and healthier alternative like the peanut butter cookies with cacao or replacing whipped cream from the store to making coconut whipped cream at home. I also love the idea that people can support and protect the environment by purchasing and consuming foods from the local farm markets. This episode taught me that you can still enjoy your favorite treats in a healthier and more sustainable way. These treats would be perfect for parties and little get-togethers with friends and families. It also taught me understand the importance of sustainable eating, I would like to share this information to my friends and family.
ReplyDeleteBrittney Song
I loved the peanut butter cookies and the popcorn recipes since I have a major sweet tooth a lot. I've tried to make or eat sweet treats that don't have as much processed sugars in them and I have found a few but I sometimes crave other sweet treats that they aren't healthy and haven't found an alternative for them. I saw that you used an item called Ghee and was wondering what that is and where could I find it? Also, do you know a recipe that has non-processed chocolate that I could possibly make at home since usually chocolate is what settles my sweet tooth.
ReplyDeleteI would consider myself a snacker and have never really thought about sweet tasting healthy snacks. When I think of a snack, I think of common snack items that could be purchased in any convenient store such as chips or cookies. The popcorn in the video looked really good. With being able to make a lot more for the price over regular microwave bag popcorn, it is something that I may have to try. The peanut butter cookies also looked like they would taste good which makes it easier to gravitate towards them. I often think that if something does not look good, it most likely will not taste that good either. All of the snacks made in the video looked like regular snacks, for example, the cookies looked like cookies. For some reason, when I think of a healthy snack, the picture that comes to mind is a pile of broccoli. The snacks being created using ingredients that have less of an impact on the environment is also a huge plus. The only downside that I can see to these sweet snacks in the time it takes to make them. Sometimes it might just be easier to grab a bag of chips when you are out. A way to fix this may be to do meal planning one day a week and make enough healthy snacks to get you through your long days. I bet that someone would feel way better eating the healthy snacks than common junk food which may help with making healthier eating a habit. - Wyatt Law
ReplyDeleteThis episode offered some really great recipes that contain nutrient-dense ingredients and are very easy to make! My weakness is sweets so it was really great to learn some new ways to incorporate healthy fats and protein while being able to satisfy my sugar craving. This episode shared a few different snack options that are environmentally friendly, nutrient-dense, reasonably priced, and toxin-free. I am very interested in making the sweet and savory popcorn that was made in this video. However, I use monk fruit sweetener at home. I wonder if this would still work and provide the same consistency as sucanat sugar? The bags that are used to make microwaveable popcorn are lined with a chemical called diacetyl which has been linked to cancer. I have recently started to incorporate avocados into my breakfasts. The avocado mousse would be a great addition to breakfast. I think that many people believe that making snacks from home can be time-consuming and costly but this video is the perfect example of how everyone can make healthy, toxin-free, nutrient-dense, and delicious foods right at home for a lower cost than purchasing snacks at the grocery store! - Erica Adams
ReplyDeleteI loved this episode! There were fun words, food products I have never heard of before, and the hosts made me feel like my old habits weren’t wrong, but that I can be better! Like Libby said, “we all snackers,” but not only am I a snacker, but I have such a sweet tooth! Did anyone notice how the recipes use fewer ingredients than the majority of snack food on the market? It makes me feel like I’m not only eating better but saving too! Does anyone know how I can recycle the skin of an avocado and the pit? If I have a compost, should I add the avocado leftovers to that? My favorite was the avocado lime mousse, call me crazy, but I have tried it with a dash of chili powder, and it brings out the lime and date flavors!
ReplyDeleteTiffany Kennedy
I loved that you have cheap organic alternatives that you can make yourself at home rather than taking the easier route of just grab and go. It's healthier and you know what is in the foods you eat. It also has all the sweetness that can keep you satisfied.
ReplyDeleteLucy McIlrath
ReplyDeleteI love sweet snacks! However, sweet snacks are unhealthy if we're not eating the right ones. Sometimes grabbing a package of microwave popcorn is so easy and simple and it will satisfy a craving quickly, but after watching this episode I now have healthy options! I love how all of the recipes made were so simple and made a lot of snacks. I have read about white sugar alternatives and sucanat sugar looks like a great option to start using. Peanut butter cookies are one of my favorites and it is so interesting to learn about making peanut butter from scratch and how easy it was to put those cookies together. And the best part is that all of the snacks made during the episode will keep you full!
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ReplyDeleteIn the video, I learned a lot of alternatives to white sugar, such as honey, maple syrup, or Sucanat sugar. They are healthier for people and help to absorb nutrients from food because they are natural and not processed. Libby taught us three kinds of sweet snacks—popcorns, peanut butter cookies, and avocado mousses. All of these are made with natural ingredients. Moreover, they still have appealing appearances and addicted tastes. In fact, I like sweet snacks so much. I often buy ready-to-eat for convenience. However, most of them are very processed and unhealthy to me due to a huge amount of sugar and trans-fatty acids, which are difficult to be metabolized and will result in obesity and chronic diseases for a long time. Hence, I am willing to try making sweet snacks on my own after watching the video. As Erica Adams pointed out in the comment, it was great to learn some new ways to incorporate healthy fats and protein while being able to satisfy my sugar craving. It is exactly what I’m trying to say.
I love sweets, and I eat them every day. Thus this video was very informative. To be honest, I barely had made sweets before, so I was worried if I could make them by myself before watching the video. However, thanks to the easy-to-understand explanations, I was delighted to find out that I could make them myself more effortless than I thought. In fact, in the class and the assignments for the class, some things made me think about the additives in our daily food and my daily diet. Watching the video again, I realized that instead of shifting my diet to a healthier one all at once, I could make it a habit to eat healthier by starting with the sweets that I usually eat without thinking. I would like to find my favorite flavor using ingredients other than those shown too. I also like how the video introduces more variety seasonings by using different sweeteners, even if they are the same “sweeteners.” As mentioned in the video, I have been trying to use cane sugar as much as possible since I learned that white sugar is not very healthy during class. However, this video made me realize that there are other sweeteners that I didn’t know about, and I want to learn more about healthy seasonings.
ReplyDeleteJaslyn Mer HM 370
ReplyDeleteI gravitated to this specific episode mainly because it was going to be about sweets. I have the biggest, sweet tooth, and now knowing that there are more healthier and delicious recipes, I am intrigued to try them. It was interesting to learn that the little cup of popcorn kennels was only 18 cents. While organic and other healthier options could get expensive, shopping smart could help prevent breaking the bank. If I knew I was only going to consume a small portion, I would only buy what I know I’ll eat. The avocado mousse also looked delicious. It blows my mind how small things like the crust can include a lot of nutrients and help balance out the flavor.
I was drawn towards this video because I do get the occasional sweet tooth, but I am super interested in how sweet snacks can still have that sweetness to them, but also be on the healthier side. It was fascinating to watch Libby make all these sweet treats and she did not use any white sugar in any of the snacks, she used healthier forms of sugars. I have never heard of Sucanat sugar before, so it was cool to see that being used in something so simple, like popcorn. The last sweet snack that Libby and Mia made was the avocado muse and that looks so good! I love avocados, so I want to try and make that in the future. The thing that I really love about this video was that all these sweet snacks were made from organic and in-season products, so they are better for you and the environment.
ReplyDeleteOn this episode I learned a thing or two about preparing healthy sweet snacks. Although I practically live in the kitchen, this has always been a challenging task for me. The sweet and savory popcorn was really fun to watch and provided insight that I never knew. I learned that because popcorn comes from a different type of corn, no popcorn is genetically modified, this is a fun fact that I assume many don't know. The other dish that caught my attention was the avocado mousse, it was fascinating to see something as tasteless as an avocado be cultivated in such a way to be the star of a dessert dish. I sure see the value in the avocado and believe in its versatility. To pair it with a coconut whipped cream is mind blowing. I wish I were there! Additionally, I never would have imagined that avocados speed up your metabolism. I truly love the content and find it extremely resourceful in terms of the hidden lessons that I learned throughout the episode.
ReplyDeleteCreating a recipe for sustainable sweet snacks is a great idea because of how little there is on the market. It is also great that you can make as much or as little as you'd like for yourself or events. I didn't know that white sugar is processed in a way that inhibits humans from retaining vitamins and nutrients; this will definitely be something I dedicate more time into investigating. The coconut whipped cream is a great idea for many options and is an awesome vegan substitute. Coconut whipped cream is also a perfect way to keep sweets fresh and bright without weighing them down with heavy dairy like whipped cream. I know I will personally be trying the avocado mousse and coconut whipped cream tonight.
ReplyDeleteSabrena Hodges HM 370
I have a sweet tooth and love snacks!! Out of the three snacks in this video, the sweet popcorn is my favorite one I would love to do at home. I am in love with kettle popcorn and can finish a whole bag myself! I've never made popcorn out of a bag before. She stated that it's better to use organic kernels because there are no pesticides used. It's also better for the environment because as I have learned, pesticides can affect our soils and water. I noticed she added the sweet sauce after the popcorn was popped so that it gave more of a caramel texture, which I'm not a fan of. I would instead put the sauce with the kernels and swirl the pot as it pops, rather than drizzling it one after. An important point I learned in this video is that we shouldn't use white sugar because it's very processed and doesn't have nutrients; it can also inhibit us from absorbing nutrients. So, instead, we can use dehydrated can juice, aka organic sucanat, which has some minerals in it. Overall, it's okay to have sugary snacks however, everything should be eaten in balance. She states that we can balance it out by having protein with any sweet snack.
ReplyDeleteHikaru Takasugi HM370
ReplyDeleteI loved watching this episode!
As Libby mentioned, I thought popcorn was not a good choice for a healthy snack because it is genetically modified but Libby educated me that popcorn is a different kind of corn.
I also learned that every ingredient can be substituted in a healthier way. One small choice or decision can change that food healthier and save the environment.
I was concerned when eating sweet snacks because I always thought sweet=unhealthy, but now I learned that each ingredient has its healthy role and you can balance them out. For example, Libby added spicy peanuts to the popcorn as a protein to balance sugar and protein, not overindulge in the sugar, and enjoy the savory taste.
Libby made it look easy to make the snacks and now I want to make the popcorn and the avocado mouse.
I enjoyed this episode immensely! I am addicted to popcorn, so finding a new way to make my favorite snack that also is good for me is exciting. I liked the usage of sucanat instead of sugar, I know that this ingredient is both healthy and sustainable, but I had no idea that it had so many uses. Are there any other organic sweeteners that can be used instead of sugar or if sucanat is hard to find? I will say, I am not a huge avocado fan, can I use a similar recipe for a mousse but replace the avocado? I am also unsure of what a good substitution for avocado is. Another thing I really enjoyed was the peanut butter cookies recipe. I am always looking for sweet snack recipes that are easy and convenient, and this recipe seems like one of those. Great episode! I am looking forward to new and exciting recipes.
ReplyDeleteI think everyone love snack, especially sweet snacks. However, I rarely eat it because it contain so much sugar that make me feel guilty after eating it. Before, I always eat snack a lot that it make me gain a lot of pounds during covid time and it make my body feel really weak and my stomach is always hurting. And then I try to eat clean and start reducing my snack consume and I, of course, feel better and healthier. However, I still crave for sweet snack sometimes but if I go outside and buy it, sometimes it is unhealthy and sometimes it somewhat expensive too. After this video, the recipe that I like is the popcorn. I love popcorn because it is a fast and easy snack and in this video, I like it more because it is a healthy version where she use ghee, sugar cane and organic popcorn to make it. I think this should spread out more so that people can eat more healthy instead of unhealthy snack that contain a lot of white sugar that is bad for our health and saturated fat that can cause a lot of diseases in our life if consume a lot. Thank you for sharing the recipes about sweet snacks, I will definitely make it at home!
ReplyDeleteHi Daisy!
DeleteI am also guilty of consuming a lot of sugar, but I am working on eating less sugar and so far, it has been tough, but I am getting through it. During Covid, I would say that I was eating a lot of sugar too and it made me feel sick. Now, I am trying to explore sweet snacks that are affordable, healthy and can satisfy my sweet tooth.
This episode was great and stood out to me because I have such a sweet tooth! I love sweet snacks and would often go for chocolates and candies from the store. The snacks they made not only looked good, but they were also a healthier alternative to those that were bought from the store. I must say that I am a popcorn lover and like what Mia said, she also lives off microwaved popcorn. But I am glad that Libby was able to provide information about popcorn not having any GMOs and that they are different kinds of corn. I love drinking sugar cane juice and I had never heard about sucanat before this episode. It is such an amazing type of sugar that I can start using it instead of white sugar which is unhealthy and refined. I am wondering if there are any other alternatives to sucanat or any type of sugar that could be easily found in different stores? Additionally, the peanut butter cookies look tasty, and I would have to try making them and using different kinds of nut butters such as almond or pistachio. I also love the fact that Libby made her own peanut butter because I agree that peanut butter from the store could have bad peanuts and other additives that they add-in. I also learned that you don’t need a lot of ingredients to make these snacks which is great and requires minimum effort. As a full-time college student, I am always in a time crunch, and this is a great way to make healthy and easy snacks.
ReplyDeleteThe avocado lime moose dessert sounds so tasty, I’m gonna try making it on my own. One healthy sweet snack I make at home is fruit salad. I chop up a variety of my favorite fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, and grapes. I also add nuts or seeds for extra crunch and nutritional value. Homemade yogurt parfaits is a easy sweet snack you can make by layering greek yogurt with fresh berries, and a sprinkle of granola or chopped nuts. These snacks are not only delicious but also packed with vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants. I love creating healthy sweet snacks on my own and not turning to store bought processed snacks. Making my own sweets snacks at home gives me control over the ingredients. I can choose high-quality, nutritious ingredients and avoid unhealthy additives, preservatives, and excessive amounts of sugar, salt, or unhealthy fats. This allows me to make healthier choices and prioritize my well-being. Making homemade snacks allows me to tailor my specific dietary needs and preferences. Pre-bought snacks often come in large packages, making it easy to consume more than the recommended serving size. When making snacks at home, I can portion them out according to my needs. This helps in controlling my portion sizes and prevents mindless overeating, aiding in weight management and maintaining a balanced diet. Pre-packaged healthy snacks are expensive. Making snacks at home is usually more cost-effective, I can buy ingredients in bulk and make larger quantities. This not only saves money but also allows me to experiment with different flavors and combinations without worrying about the cost. Homemade snacks are fresher and taste better compared to store-bought alternatives.
ReplyDeleteJana Brown:
ReplyDeleteThe video being titled Sweet Snacks automatically caught my attention because I have a huge sweet tooth! I was really impressed with how easy it is to make your own hand-made popcorn. I honestly never thought of how easy it can be to cook it and the fact that it only costs eighteen cents for the kernels used in the video too, very impressive! Everything that was made in the video had minimal sugar and added protein into it so it's still a nutritious healthy sweet snack. In this video they used alternatives to sugar like organic sucanat. This has potassium in it and it's better for the body compared to white sugar. White sugar is bad for the human body because it can lead to health problems like high blood sugar, insulin resistance, diabetes, and dental issues. The avocado mousse I found very interesting because avocados have excellent sources of vitamins as well as magnesium and potassium. I’m curious how you thought of creating an avocado mousse? I never would have thought of that before and I’m curious to know what led you to creating an avocado mousse. I think it sounds very nutritious and cost effective. And to top it off you can add nuts or a coconut whip cream on top to enhance it! After watching this episode of sweet snacks, I now have gained more knowledge of how I can make fun sweet snacks that are also nutritious and don’t have any bad nutrients in them that could harm my health and body. I plan on trying to make coconut whip cream one day, it looks super tasty!
The title "Sweet Snacks" caught my eye because I love sweets! I was amazed at how simple it is to make homemade popcorn and it's super cheap too, only costing about eighteen cents for the kernels used in the recipe. What's great is that all the snacks in the video were healthy, with minimal sugar and added protein. I learned that using alternatives to sugar, like organic sucanat, is better for our bodies because white sugar can lead to health issues like high blood sugar and dental problems.
ReplyDeleteI was intrigued by the avocado mousse recipe because avocados are packed with vitamins and nutrients. I never would've thought of making avocado mousse, but now I'm curious about how it's made. Plus, topping it with nuts or coconut whip cream sounds delicious! This video taught me that making snacks at home can be easy, affordable, and healthier than store-bought options. I'm excited to try making coconut whip cream someday!
This episode truly delivered some fantastic recipes that not only boast nutrient-dense ingredients but are also incredibly easy to whip up! As someone with a sweet tooth, I found it particularly exciting to discover new ways to indulge in sweets while incorporating healthy fats and protein. What's even better is that these snacks are not only good for you but also environmentally friendly, reasonably priced, and free from toxins.
DeleteThis episode was truly insightful on how we can still have our sweet treats while leading this sustainable food lifestyle. Personally I am a huge sweets girl so I directly went to this episode to see what tips and tricks Dr. Gustin would give us. Right off the bat I noticed her saying that all those white sugars actually affect the way our body absorbs nutrients and minerals. While I knew that white sugar isn't necessarily the best, I didn't fully realize the full impact it has on our bodies. I am excited to try out the sucanat sugar especially because it is made from sugar cane (I eat it every holiday in a tea called Ponche). I am a huge cookie girl and that peanut butter cookie recipe looks really delicious and easy to make with just a few ingredients. That pro tip of sticking the cookies in the fridge before baking in order to keep their shape is seriously a game changer!
ReplyDeleteOut of all the cooking episodes available this one immediately caught my eye. I enjoy eating snacks especially chocolates snickers and Recess to be exact. I enjoyed every minute of this video. It was interesting to learn how to use other alternatives to sugar other than the regular processed white sugar we are all used to eating. I must say that Popcorn is one of my favorite snacks that I enjoy eating too and I never realized how easy it is to make your own popcorn at home not to mention how inexpensive the kernels are. Just as Mia mentioned in the video, I also live off microwaveable popcorn and I was relieved to hear that popcorn does not contain any GMOs because there is a different variety of corn. I think everybody enjoys eating their favorite snacks, but we always have the main concern in the back of our heads about how highly processed and unhealthy those snacks can be. This video was really insightful because all the recipes that are made in the video have the smallest amount of organic sugar, with added protein and of course, they are healthy. As I mentioned earlier, I love anything that has peanut butter, so I am definitely curious to try that cookie recipe. this video has definitely given me different healthy and sustainable alternatives to enjoy my favorite snacks. I will definitely be making my own peanut butter from now on when I have the time.
ReplyDeleteDylan Bachman
ReplyDeleteI have always been a person who likes to snack – sweet or savory! I’m always scrolling through Pinterest looking for healthy snack ideas! Incorporating sustainability into this would be super ideal since sustainability is important to me and I’d like to do whatever I can to better the health of the planet and of myself. I really enjoyed watching episode 9 about sweet snacks! The popcorn idea seems super simple as I’ve popped popcorn before. I appreciate that it uses healthy fats and affordable ingredients, and can easily be made ahead of time for later snacking. Healthy fats and their nutritional importance are something I find interesting to learn about, since for a long time, I was under the general impression that all fats are inherently bad. I’m always looking for ways to increase my protein intake, so I liked the peanut butter cookie recipe as well. I thought it was interesting to consider that the protein and nutrients make you feel more satiated would keep me from eating as much as I might with processed snacks! The lack of nutrients in processed snacks I’ve learned only make a person’s body crave more and more food, since the body is craving these nutrients. I’ve made something very similar to that avocado mouse before; I would love to try it with the coconut whipped cream! The video overall has inspired me to think about how I can make healthy snacking more interesting. I’ll definitely have to look into succanat! I’ve never heard of it, and I am curious to know: what are some other uses for it?
You can use it any recipe that calls for brown sugar or molasses taste. Or it works well with chocolate, peanut butter, dark rich desserts or dishes.
DeleteHEALTHY SWEET SNACKS? That sounds like an oxymoron. Before watching this video, I thought the only healthy snack option that also satisfied my sweet tooth was fruits. I always found it difficult to balance health and sweets, but these snacks seems so simple, delicious, and nutritious. I recently learned about Ben & Jerry's, my favorite ice cream brand, focusing on sourcing non-GMO by Origin ingredients on all its products. Which in a nutshell means the ingredients they are using are clean and better for us because they are never genetically modified. Libby, Reece's Peanut Butter Cups are my guilty pleasure. Is there a healthy way to make these?
ReplyDeleteHere is a recipe:
ReplyDeletePeanut Butter Cups
74% cocoa
INGREDIENTS
• 120g cacao butter
• 220g cacao liquor or cacao paste
• 3 oz date syrup (85 g)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla powder or extract (2.85 g)
• pinch finely ground salt
METHOD
To prepare the chocolate:
• Prepare two pots – one for the cacao butter and the other for the cacao paste.
• Finely chop the cacao butter and paste.
• Add the cacao butter to the top of your double boiler (the pot with hot water), let it melt and set aside.
• Add the cacao paste to the top of the double boiler, melt and set aside.
Tip the melted cacao butter into the cacao paste, add the remaining base ingredients and mix well to incorporate.
Combine the chocolate base with any of the flavor combos above.
Peanut butter
1 C Organic Natural Peanut Butter (I grind my own)
6T Organic Quinoa puffs
2T Lucuma Powder
2 T Honey
Melt peanut butter on low heat. Stir frequently so it does not stick to the bottom. Add quinoa puffs, lucuma and honey and mix until evenly distributed.
Spoon peanut butter mixture into desired silicone molds. Flatten with a spatula (or your hands) until smooth and even.
Pour chocolate over peanut butter and place in the refrigerator until hard (20-45 minutes).