by Rita Anthony | Feb 16, 2026 | Desserts & Snacks
Kettle Corn Popcorn Balls 8 cups air-popped popcorn (plain, no oil)½ cup pure maple syrupPinch of sea salt½ tsp vanilla extract Heat maple syrup until bubbly and thick (about 3–4 minutes).Stir in salt and vanilla.Pour over popcorn, toss gently and shape into...
by Rita Anthony | Dec 22, 2025 | Desserts & Snacks
Date & Nut Energy Balls 1 cup pitted dates1 cup raw almonds2 tbsp cacao powder1 tsp cinnamon Blend all ingredients in a food processor until sticky and combined.Roll into small bite-sized balls.Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving. Rita AnthonyI...
by Rita Anthony | May 30, 2025 | Desserts & Snacks
Stuffed Artichoke Hearts 1 frozen package artichoke hearts (I used 365 brand)1/4 cup nutritional yeast6 cloves garlic minced (or 2 T garlic powder)1 T onion powder1/2 T dry basil1/2 T dry oregano1/2 Tsp tomato paste1 tsp crushed red peppers (optional)1/4 tsp black...
by Rita Anthony | Apr 4, 2025 | Desserts & Snacks
Baked Beet Chips 2 medium beets (scrubbed well and thinly sliced)½ tsp sea salt½ tsp lemon zest1 tbsp lemon juice (optional, for extra crisp) Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.Scrub beets well (no peeling needed!) and slice...
by Rita Anthony | Mar 28, 2025 | Desserts & Snacks
Sweet & Salty Date Caramel Popcorn 6 cups air-popped popcorn6-8 Medjool dates (pitted & soaked in warm water for 10 minutes)½ cup plant milk (unsweetened)½ tsp vanilla extract¼ tsp sea salt¼ tsp cinnamon (optional) Blend soaked dates, plant milk, vanilla,...
by Rita Anthony | Mar 21, 2025 | Desserts & Snacks, Friday Faves
Sweet & Crunchy Cinnamon Pita Chips 2 whole wheat pita breads1 tbsp maple syrup½ tsp cinnamonPinch of sea salt Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).Lightly brush whole pitas with maple syrup, then sprinkle with cinnamon & salt.Cut them into triangles and place...
