INGREDIENTS:
​1/2 cup organic lemon juice
1/2 cup raw apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup organic coconut aminos
1 cup organic (raw) tahini
1/4-1/2 tsp garlic powder (to taste)
1/4-1/2 tsp pink sea salt (to taste)
*add 1/4 cup olive or avocado oil (optional)

Blend all ingredients in high powered blender on low-medium speed for 30 seconds. Makes a little more than 1 full 16oz bottle without the oil added to the mix. 

COOKIES:
1 cup grass-fed butter, softened
1 cup Bocha Sweet, Swerve or monkfruit (granulated) sweetener
1 egg
4 1/2 cups superfine almond flour
1/4 tsp sea salt
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cream of tartar

COATING:
4 Tbsp Bocha Sweet, Swerve or monkfruit (granulated) sweetener
2 tsp ground cinnamon

INSTRUCTIONS: 
Preheat oven to 350 F.

Mix butter, sweetener and egg in a medium sized bowl until creamy and well combined.
In a separate bowl, combine all dry ingredients.
Add to wet ingredients and mix until a stiff dough is formed.

Roll the dough into 1  1/2" balls.
Using a "cookie scooper" makes it really easy to get the right size. (If using cookie scooper, you will still need to roll the dough into tighter balls before coating with cinnamon and sweetener).

Combine the cinnamon and coating sweetener in a small bowl.
Roll the balls in the mixture until well coated.

Place on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and flatten slightly with a couple fingers.

Bake at 350 F for 12 minutes.

*DO NOT OVER BAKE! They should be JUST starting to crack on the edges.
Allow to cool slightly on a cookie sheet before moving to a cooling rack.

Enjoy!

COOKIES:
3/4 cup almond butter, smooth 
1 egg
1/2 cup Bocha Sweet, Swerve or monkfruit (granulated) sweetener
1 tsp (alcohol-free) vanilla extract
1 cup  almond flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 pinch sea salt

FILLING:
1/2 cup Lily's (stevia-sweetened) chocolate chips
1/4 cup smooth almond butter
1/2 tsp (alcohol-free) vanilla extract

COOKIES:
Preheat  oven to 350 F and line a 24 cup mini muffin pan with liners or grease with coconut oil.

In a large bowl, beat together egg, almond butter, sweetener and vanilla until smooth. In a separate bowl, combine almond flour, baking soda and salt. Stir into the wet ingredients until fully combined. The dough will be thick and  greasy. Press the dough into evenly-sized balls and place in the mini muffin cups. Then use the back of a 1/2 tsp measuring spoon to make a dent in the center.

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until just set. 

MAKE THE "KISS":
While the cookies bake, melt the chocolate chips and almond butter in a double boiler until JUST melted and smooth. Stir in the vanilla once melted.  Wait until the filling cools enough that it's the consistency of thick frosting. Then spoon the chocolate into a Ziploc bag and cut the corner off. Squeeze a small amount into each cookie to form a "kiss". 

Cool in fridge until the chocolate firms up. Best served at room temperature.

Enjoy!

​CRUST 
2 cups fine almond flour
6 Tbsp butter, cold
2 Tbsp granulated sweetener (Bocha Sweet, monkfruit, Swerve, maple sugar, coconut sugar, etc)

Mix the almond flour and sweetener together, then cut the butter in. Make sure it stays in a mealy consistency, and press evenly into the bottom of a spring form pan. Cut a piece of parchment paper for the bottom and give a light oiling around the sides.

FILLING
3, 8oz packs of (Kite Hill Almond) cream cheese
4 eggs
1 cup granulated sweetener (Bocha Sweet, monkfruit, Swerve, maple sugar, coconut sugar, etc)
4 droppersful lemon flavored stevia 
2 tsp vanilla extract (alcohol-free)
10 drops Nature's Sunshine Lemon essential oil
1/2 tsp sea salt 
Zest from 1 lemon
3 Tbsp lemon juice

*For more lemon flavor I recommend 1-2 tsp BioFinest organic lemon juice powder, or more, to taste (Amazon.com)

TOPPING
1 cup full-fat, plain (or Kite Hill almond) yogurt
4 Tbsp granulated sweetener (Bocha Sweet, monkfruit, Swerve, maple sugar, coconut sugar, etc)
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (alcohol-free)
Optional: for more lemon flavor add some lemon essential oil or the above mentioned lemon juice powder) to the topping mixture
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INSTRUCTIONS: 
Mix filling ingredients together in food processor until smooth. 

Pour filling on top of crust. 

Bake 25-30 mins at 350. Check to see if it looks set, center can still be slightly jiggly.
Take out of the oven and pour the topping mixture on top of your cake and bake for another 10-15 minutes until set.

Cool and refrigerate. 

Serve chilled & then store in the refrigerator. 

INGREDIENTS: 
6 Tbsp grass-fed butter, softened
1/4 cup maple syrup (skip if keto or on a sugar fast)
1 large egg
1 Tbsp water
1/2 cup Bocha Sweet, monkfruit, Swerve or other sugar-free granulated sweetener 
1 Tbsp ground ginger
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp baking soda
2 2/3 cup blanched almond flour

INSTRUCTIONS:
Combine butter, maple syrup, egg, water and sweetener and blend until combined.
Slowly add all dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Do not over mix.
Chill in fridge for 30 minutes to firm up.

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F, and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator and roll into (2inch diameter) balls. Place them 3 inches apart on the parchment lined baking sheet. Slightly flatten (don't smash) each cookie with your fingers. Bake for 9-10 minutes.  Remove from the oven and allow to cool. They will seem under-cooked, but  they will finish cooking slightly on the baking sheet.

Remove and set on your baking rack to finish cooling. Personally, I like these better once they are fully cooled. They get chewier :) 

Thanks to Careen for another yummy, healthy treat! 

This is a great substitute for potato soup!!
No simple starch or carb crash, and heaps of cruciferous love for your liver! ​

INGREDIENTS: 
1-2 Tbsp avocado or coconut oil
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 head cauliflower, roughly chopped
1 tsp sea salt
1 Bay leaf
4 cups organic chicken broth
2-4 heaping Tbsp organic coconut cream
2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
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OPTIONAL: Add 4 slices crispy nitrate/nitrite free bacon with drippings, chopped
OPTIONAL: Add a scoop of collagen powder to each serving for more protein.

INSTRUCTIONS: 
Heat oil in large pot.  Add onion and cook over medium high heat for a few minutes. Add the rest of the veggies and continue to saute' until they begin to soften. Add salt and broth. Continue to cook until veggies are soft. Add parsley at the end. Remove Bay leaf. Carefully transfer to a blender (reserve some chunks if you like a chunkier chowder). You may need to do this in a few batches depending on the size of your blender. Add 2 heaping Tbsp coconut cream... add more if you like it creamier. Salt and pepper to taste.

Makes ~4 large (meal-size) bowls of soup. 

Takes less than 30 minutes start to finish! 

INGREDIENTS:
2 pounds asparagus , trimmed and cut in thirds
1/4 large white onion, thick sliced
~5 fresh garlic cloves , smashed
2 Tbsp avocado or coconut oil
Himalayan (pink) sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
2 cups organic chicken broth
1 cup organic coconut milk
Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
OPTIONAL: Add 4 pieces crispy bacon and drippings
OPTIONAL: Add a scoop of Collagen Powder to each serving for added protein

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat oven to 450F. 
Place asparagus, onion & smashed garlic in a large glass baking dish or cookie sheet. Drizzle with oil and season  with salt and pepper. Roast for 12 minutes, or until asparagus is soft, stirring once. Remove from oven and transfer asparagus, onions and garlic to a blender. Add broth and coconut milk, adding more coconut milk if you like it creamier. Blend until smooth. (You might have to do this part in batches depending on the size of your blender). If you have a Vitamix, Blend on HIGH for 3-4 minutes until hot or transfer soup to a large pot to finish heating. Add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with parsley.

Serves 3-4

INGREDIENTS:
1 Tbsp RAW apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp lemon juice (or 2-3 drops Nature's Sunshine lemon essential oil)
​1-2 drops Oregano essential oil

INSTRUCTIONS:
Add all ingredients to small glass or glass/metal medicine cup and drink 3-4 times per day (with meals), as needed for sickness, allergies, or cold/flu prevention. Stop if it bothers your stomach.

NOTES: Oregano essential oil is HOT. It can burn your lips or skin. Be careful not to let it touch your lips if possible. For adults, start with 1 drop oregano oil until you see how you tolerate this. 

*Do not give this to children. 

ALL essential oils can be purchased at wholesale cost through my ONLINE STORE. Never ingest store-bought essential oils unless you are CERTAIN they are safe to ingest. They MUST BE 100% pure to take them orally. Learn more about the quality of Nature's Sunshine Products at the ONLINE STORE link above. 

This is for you Candida Detoxers, Paleo people or Keto crazies ;)

​If you think about it... potatoes have little flavor & are LOADED with starch (aka: sugar). It's the produce, spices and mayo that make potato salad so good, not the potatoes! This is a YUMMY and MUCH HEALTHIER alternative! Bring it to your next picnic or potluck, but don't tell them it's really cauliflower... They'll never know ;) What they don't know (in this case) definitely WON'T hurt them... heehee ;)

INGREDIENTS:
1 Large head of cauliflower, broken into equal-size pieces
1/4+ cup parsley, chopped
3 Green onions, chopped
1/2 small red onion, diced
6 radishes, thinly quartered and sliced
3-4 celery stalks, chopped

DRESSING:
1 cup HEALTHY MAYONNAISE or Primal Kitchen Mayo
1 tsp sea salt
1+ tsp dry dill 
2-3 pinches dry red pepper
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4+ tsp paprika
2 tsp Annie's Mustard (or any other mustard that is made with apple cider vinegar)

NOTE: I like mine a bit more spicy so I measure generously... a rounded (not heaping) measurement on all spiced except salt. Find your own balance of spices to taste ;)

INSTRUCTIONS:
Boil or steam cauliflower pieces until tender but not mushy.
Drain and pour cooked cauliflower into ice bath immediately to stop the cooking process. The ice will melt or mostly melt. 
Drain again and set aside, removing any remaining ice cubes if necessary. 
Prepare all fresh produce as directed above.
Combine Mayo with all spices and mustard.
Roughly chop cauliflower and pat dry before putting it into a large serving bowl.
Add all produce and mayo mixture. Mix well.
​Adjust seasonings to taste.

EnJOY ;) 

Natural deodorant THAT WORKS is hard to find. I really don't want to have to make all my own stuff. I'm busy. I work full time. But some things are just better & less expensive homemade. This recipe saves me money, will make great gifts, AND works FAR better than even my favorite natural deodorant, PiperWai. I did some research & prayed, and the Lord downloaded another winning recipe!!! Enjoy :)

5 Tbsp Arrowroot Powder: Amazon (bulk)
3 Tbsp Baking Soda (Aluminum-free): Trader Joe's
3 Tbsp Organic (raw) Coconut Oil (more if you live in a dry climate)
3 tsp 3% Hydrogen Peroxide
1-2 tsp jojoba oil: Amazon or Nature's Sunshine
1 capsule Nature's Sunshine Activated Charcoal (opened)
1 capsule Nature's Sunshine Magnesium Complex (opened)
12 drops Nature's Sunshine Peppermint Essential Oil
12 drops Nature's Sunshine Lavendar Essential Oil

Mix all ingredients thoroughly until you have a smooth, silky, light grey consistency. Store in an old Piperwai jar or small, wide mouth 2oz glass jar. This recipe makes 2 jars.

Scoop a small piece out and massage into your underarms.  It won't stain your skin ;) This has been tested through multiple spin classes, full days of work, and even 2 days without a shower (don't judge me!). It works. Every ingredient matters, serves a specific purpose in balancing pH, absorbing moisture, and killing bacteria/fungus (odor), and was chosen prayerfully ;)

If you find your mixture to be too dry, simply add a little more coconut or jojoba oil either to the whole mixture or with each application, or take your finger with your small "dallop of deo" on it and run it under a small stream of water before applying. Climate & humidity levels matter. The consistency of my deodorant changed and dried out some after taking it to Colorado for 1 week. 
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Both Magensium Complex & Activated Charcoal are great to have on hand and will not go to waste.

Activated Charcoal is an essential in your natural medicine cabinet. It can be used to stop diarrhea, for food poisoning, to remove heavy metals, to take right before or following vaccines or amalgam filling removal to help remove the heavy metals (will need to take for 1-3 months usually) and chemicals from your body. You can mix a capsule with your toothpaste to make homemade whitening toothpaste (I know it's black...it won't stain...it will WHITEN!) or to a face mask recipe to do a good skin detox. It is safe to use on kids, pets or adults for any time you need to "absorb" something out of the body (toxins) that doesn't belong. Take as directed with a glass of water. 

Magnesium is the #1 mineral deficiency so most people need this. If you are getting leg cramps, muscle spasms, anxiety, are on prescription medications or have constipation (to name a few), Magnesium Complex could be beneficial for you. If you are taking too much you will know because it will give you loose stools. Therefore, it makes a great natural laxative. It relaxes our muscles (good for sprains/strains/spasms) AND our smooth muscle (colon), to aid in healthy bowel movements. It is NOT a cure-all, however. Constipation, headaches, etc will usually have other layers involved that need to be addressed (ie: Candida overgrowth, low stomach acid or enzymes, liver congestion, IC valve problems, etc). ​

SUGAR, BODY ODOR AND HYPERHYDROSIS
Body odor, excessive sweating, or clammy hands and feet (aka: hyperhydrosis) are symptoms that our bodies are toxic. Body odor is caused by toxins and hormone and microbiome imbalances. Hyperhydrosis is caused by adrenal fatigue, excessive stress, neurological toxicity, and overstimulation, all of which keep the body in fight or flight mode. 
Traditional antiperspirants contain aluminum, a neurotoxin that “shuts down” the nervous/lymphatic system in our underarms to “prevent sweating”. However, sweating is natural and essential for daily detoxification and overall health. Sweating via the underarms is especially essential to breast health since those are the lymph nodes that drain/cleanse toxins from that region of the body. In the same respect, toxins applied to the underarms are contributing to increases in breast cancer and diseases.
Anything that we apply, ingest, or inject anywhere onto or into our bodies that contain neurotoxins or other poisons will affect the many other systems in our body since we are ONE body with MANY systems, which are all connected. The lump sum of toxicity is one major layer of “stress” which can lead to other more serious symptoms and diseases.  
In “fight or flight” mode, our sympathetic nervous system is working overtime and the PARAsympathetic (rest and digest) nervous system is under-functioning, causing any combination of excessive sweating, body odor, anxiety, mood swings, digestive problems, skin problems, thyroid disorders, brain fog, fatigue, weakened or overactive immune system, body aches, other neurological symptoms, hormone imbalances, mental/emotional disorders, ADHD, insomnia, etc. 
If you’ve made it this far in the challenge, you now know sugar feeds both bacteria and yeast, which means it feeds both dis-ease and disease. Things we can do to begin addressing some of these issues are:

• fast from sugar
• start on a probiotic like my Probiotic Eleven
• switch to a natural deodorant
• drink fresh-pressed celery and ginger juice or RAW apple cider vinegar
• eat more (cruciferous) vegetables & leafy greens

SWEAT! My DIY deodorant is an underarm daily “detox” that works incredibly well all day long to fight body odor and to help pull out even the toughest of toxins over time.

NOTE: If you are breastfeeding, you may want to choose another essential oil to use in place of peppermint (tea tree, etc) as it could possibly dry up breast milk and/or slow milk production (especially when applied directly to the underarms). 

NOTE: Some people are sensitive to baking soda & thus may not be able to use this product. 

INSTRUCTIONS:
Add butter, Swerve, cinnamon and cayenne pepper to large sauce pan and heat on medium-high heat until the butter is browned well (just not burnt) and the Swerve is COMPLETELY melted. While this is cooking, spread your nuts evenly onto a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper. Pour your melted "sauce" over the nuts, sprinkle with pink salt & place in fridge and allow to cool & harden. Once your nuts harden, break into pieces and place in a decorative jar or small gift bags to make an adorable, healthy gift for Christmas, Easter, birthday parties, or just to keep on hand for your family!! 

NOTE: This works better on a gas stove. If you use an electric stove, finding the balancing between melting the Swerve fully but not burning it is a bit tricky. If you make this and the sauce never hardens, you didn't cook it long enough. If it tastes burnt or gets black (instead of darker brown), then you went too long or had the heat too high. 

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cups hot Pau d' Arco bulk tea (or 1/2 cups hot water + 1/2 tsp Pau d' Arco extract)
1-2 Tbsp fresh pressed (juiced) organic raw ginger (or 3 drops Ginger essential oil)
1-2 tsp raw apple cider vinegar
3 drops Nature's Sunshine Lemon Essential Oil or 1+ Tbsp fresh lemon juice 
2-3 Tbsp raw (manuka) honey, to taste (sub stevia, Swerve, xylitol or monkfruit if on Candida Detox)

The quickest way to make this tea is by using the 1/2 tsp of Pau d' Arco EXTRACT + 1.5 cups of hot water. If you have/prefer the bulk tea, simply follow the directions on the Pau d' Arco bulk tea container. If I'm using bulk tea, I make a big batch to have on hand for the week. Store it in the refrigerator and heat only what you need. Do not use a microwave for re-heating. It kills all the medicinal benefits of any food or herb. 

Juice your ginger and add immediately to the hot tea (ginger settles quickly and you don't want to lose the most nutritious part). If I'm feeling sick or run down, I juice a bunch of ginger and store it in the fridge for up to 1 week in a small glass jar so that I can make this tea quickly with the hot water and pau d' arco extract. Be sure to shake the juiced ginger well to dissolve the sediment at the bottom of the jar before adding it to your Immuni-tea. 

Heat your mixture on the stove top, as needed. Add the remaining ingredients (lemon, vinegar and honey) to the hot mixture so that the honey dissolves quickly. Stir well and enjoy! 

BENEFITS:  This tea is a POWERFUL antibiotic, anti-viral, anti-fungal, immune builder, cough suppressant, cancer killer, energy booster, cellular detoxifier, liver cleansing cuppa yum yum!! This recipe is great for any cold/flu/cough/Candida Detox or most other illnesses :)

Yes it is safe for pregnancy or nursing mommies, as well. It's just  whole foods & Pau-D' arco tea ;) FOOD is MEDICINE. And God knows what He's doing! It significantly helped me fight off a cold/cough during my pregnancy! It's also ideal for preventing/healing Group B Strep infections in pregnant women ;) 

NOTES: 
*This tea is spicy! The heat is very soothing to a sore throat but you may want to adjust the amount of ginger to your palate. We like it hot! Use a diluted version for kids. 

**Ginger tends to settle quickly to the bottom so you will need to stir as you drink it or you will end up with a very hot/spicy ginger shot at the end.

***This tea is also great at room temp, chilled or iced! 

1 cup Shea butter
1 cup Mango butter
1 cup Sweet almond oil
1 cup Coconut oil
ESSENTIAL OIL of your choice (We love Nature's Sunshine Peppermint oil)

In a double boiler, start melting shea butter first, as it is the hardest oil and takes the longest to melt. When it is about 1/2 way melted, add mango butter. When that is almost melted, turn off the heat and add coconut oil and sweet almond oil. Pour the completely melted mixture into a mixing bowl. Let it cool and then continue chilling in the fridge for about 3 hours or until it is completely opaque in color and has a firm but soft texture. You should be able to easily press your finger into the "butter" when it's ready to be whipped. Remove from fridge. If you let it go too long and it gets too hard to whip, just let it sit out for a little bit. Add ESSENTIAL OIL of your choice at this point and beat with a hand mixer for a few minutes until it becomes thick and creamy. It will get white in color and fluff up. It should look like butter cream frosting! Divide into small jars to store or give as a great homemade gift!

2.5 cups baking soda
3/4 cup coconut oil
3 Tbsp Himalayan (pink) sea salt
100 drops Nature's Sunshine Peppermint essential oil
1/4-1/2 cup Nature's Sunshine Xylitol (to taste)

Mix all ingredients in an electric mixer (or a hand mixer) until well combined.
This recipe makes 3 3/4 cups total.

NOTE: To like this product you have to "think different". This product will not lather up like traditional toothpaste. I also recommend using a soft bristle brush so that you do not get too abrasive with your gums. This product has some "grit" to it. I put a little on my toothbrush, brush my bottom teeth, then add more and brush my upper teeth. The baking soda and pink sea salt add essential minerals to keep our teeth, enamel and gums strong. We have gone seriously wrong in what we choose to brush our teeth with. Most commercial products do nothing to feed or re-mineralize our teeth, not to mention the fluoride, chemicals, preservatives and other garbage in most all oral hygeine products. 

After I brush, I put 1 drop of Peppermint oil on the back of my hand and lick it off for some extreme minty breath (when I'm not nursing as peppermint can reduce milk production). It's strong, but so so good for you!

YOU WILL NEED:
2 oz. Glass dropper bottle with glass dropper (glass dropper is really important when using essential oils)

BASE:  (can all be found on amazon)
Equal parts of the following: (fill to the base of the neck of the bottle)

Pomegranate oil
Coffee bean oil
Rose hip oil
Carrot seed oil
Jojoba oil
Vitamin E oil

*If you like a lighter oil, use more jojoba oil & less of the heavier ones. You'll be surprised how quickly this absorbs into your skin, allowing you to apply makeup within 5-10min. It does not leave you "greasy". For really DRY skin, you may want to leave out the Jojoba oil. 

NATURE'S SUNSHINE ESSENTIAL OILS: 
*ALL of these oils are available at wholesale cost through my ONLINE STORE
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Geranium  20-30 drops  (tightens & tones)
Lavender  15-20 drops  (helps acne; reduces redness/inflammation; evens skin tone; relaxing)
Frankincense  5-10 drops  (heals cellular damage, blemishes, scars)
Rose  5-8 drops  (#1 oil for anti-aging; avoid if pregnant)

NOTE: I used this serum combined with my DIY Body Butter as stretchmark cream during my pregnancy. I used 4 drops of the Rose essential oil in it. I gained 55 healthy pounds, had a 9pound, 9ounce baby and didn't get a single stretchmark! (grace). A healthy gut/gall bladder/liver to process fats also plays a role in this. 

Watch my video workshop on making all my body products. There is a LOT of good health info, things to know about using oils, things to beware of, etc. Traditional skin care products are messing with our hormones, liver & so much more. It is vital to our health in this toxic age we are living in to be wise about what's going ON our skin and INTO our bodies. For this same reason, you need to know the importance of using 100% PURE essential oils. "Therapeutic grade" is gimmicky, marketing hype and holds no real weight. Nature's Sunshine products are managed from seed to bottle and go far beyond organic standards. We test EVERY batch. Watch this video on our SureSource Guarantee. Essential oils are POWERFUL & just as they pack a lot of medicinal punch, if they contain heavy metals, pesticides, are diluted, etc...all of that garbage is ALSO going straight into your cells within minutes, packing a serious toxic hit to your body at the cellular level. Be informed, pray about everything and shop wisely. 

When adding coconut oil to any recipe, you add anti-bacterial (antibiotic), anti-viral, anti-fungal & overall anti-microbial, medicinal & fat-burning nutrition to your creation :) With the extra peppermint essential oil, also a powerful antibiotic/antiviral/anti-microbial, you now have a powerful medicinal drink that tastes AMAZING and won't harm your "good bacteria" (probiotics)!! AND the peppermint will sure open up your sinuses!!
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SICK?? Doctor's orders.... drink healthy hot cocoa :) How fun is that?! 

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup hot water, raw milk or unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1-2 Tbsp raw cacao powder
Vanilla (liquid) stevia, Bocha Sweet, monkfruit, or other sweetener, to taste 
Splash of (alcohol-free) vanilla extract
1-2 Tbsp raw coconut oil (optional)
1-2 Tbsp grass-fed butter (optional)
1 scoop Nature's Sunshine collagen powder
1 drop Nature's Sunshine Peppermint Essential Oil (optional)

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​INGREDIENTS:
6 Granny Smith Apples, cored/diced (peeled for RAW recipe)
1 tsp. Cinnamon (or to taste)
Swerve sweetener, to taste
Purified water (if/as needed)
​2 tsp Lemon juice (RAW recipe only)

COOKED APPLESAUCE: Combine apples (not necessary to peel if cooking), cinnamon & Swerve in a high-powered blender and blend until you get your desired consistency, adding water as needed. Pour into a sauce pan. Bring to slow boil and reduce to simmer 10 minutes.

RAW APPLESAUCE: Combine 6 apples (peeled, cored & diced), 2 Tbsp lemon juice & 2 tsp Cinnamon to high-powered blender. Blend to desired consistency, adding minimal raw honey or Swerve only if necessary ;)
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Applesauce makes a great snack, side or "compote" topping for my Pork Tenderloin.

​Feel free to use raw honey or agave to sweeten if you are not on a Candida Detox. However, I challenge you to practice eating things naturally sweet without adding extra sweeteners when possible ;) 

*For easy thawing, freeze flat in Ziploc bag.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine all spices in a small bowl.  Evenly coat roast with oil. Rub roast evenly with spice mixture. Let sit for 15 minutes. Heat a spoonful of coconut or avocado oil in large pan. Place roast in pan (if it doesn't sizzle immediately, the oil is not hot enough). Brown for a few minutes on each side (this will seal in moisture and give it a nice color). Place in roasting pan or glass dish. 

Combine honey and fresh garlic in a small bowl.  With a basting brush, coat browned roast evenly on all sides. (If you are on a Candida Detox, this step can be omitted.)

Roast your tenderloin in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until thermometer reaches 165 degrees F. Remove from oven and cover loosely with foil for 10 minutes. Place on cutting board and slice into 1/2 inch slices.

Topping Options:
15 Minute Cranberry Sauce 
Homemade Applesauce - NOT good for Candida Detox ; Please wait until you're cleared to eat apples :) 
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*This recipe is GREAT without sauce too! 

Add Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes and Crispy Brussels Sprouts to make a yummy and complete meal that is sure to be a hit!!!