6 healthy naturally sweetened Recipes

healthy, make-ahead, total time : 30 min, good news chickpeas are rich in both types of dietary fiber , which are important for maintaining heart health and for stabilizing blood sugar levels. pam anderson uses them as the base for this indian-flavored creamy (though cream-free) soup, which she prepares by first pureeing it, then simmering it, to save time. pureed beans give you richness without having to enrich the soup, she says., two 19-oz cans chickpeas, drained, light coconut milk, whole tomatoes, drained and chopped (1/2 cup), naturally sweetened apple juice, cilantro leaves, garam masala, ground ginger, chicken stock or low-sodium broth, salt and freshly ground black pepper, plain low-fat yogurt, scallions, green parts only, thinly sliced

creamy peanut butter (skippy naturals is my favorite), honey, instant oats, ground flax seeds, dry milk, shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened , either works), rice krispies, raisins (optional), chocolate chips (optional), chopped peanuts (optional)

natural almonds, artificial sweetener, divided, egg beaters egg substitute, room temp, egg whites, room temp, vanilla extract, light olive oil, all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, fruit spread, seedless (optional)

semi-sweet chocolate chips, low fat sweetened condensed milk (made from skim milk), adams unsalted natural-style peanut butter, chopped almonds, old-fashioned oatmeal