Natural Family Recipes is all about helping you and your family eat naturally and healthfully. We know that you are concerned about the conventional foods that are readily available today and all of the unhealthy and potentially toxic ingredients that they often contain. Too much of mainstream food contains unsavory components such as artificial preservatives and additives, food coloring, and even growth hormones.  By eating a more "natural" diet you can boost your health and the health of your family.

It is the goal of Natural Family Recipes to provide you with a source of healthy and nutritious recipes and meal plans that the whole family is sure to love. Because we strive to keep things "natural" you will find recipes that incorporate many different healthy eating philosophies such as vegan recipes, gluten-free recipes, sugar free recipes, and whole foods recipes. Take a look around and find some tasty and more natural eating ideas and alternatives!

Read our Top Tips for a Healthy Diet article first to learn how you can make small, everyday changes that will greatly improve your health.

Recipe of the Month!

Carob Snack Balls

1 cup cashews, chopped fine
1 cup almonds, chopped fine
1/2 cup raw honey
1/2 carob (you can also use cocoa if you prefer)
1 tsp sea salt
1 T. all natural vanilla flavoring
1 cup grated coconut

Warm honey by placing the jar in a bowl of hot water. Mix honey, carob or cocoa, salt and vanilla and mix well. You can either chop the nuts in a food processor or the blender. Process until finely chopped. Add coconut and pulse until blended. Place in bowl and add cocoa mixture, blending well.

Place greased wax or parchment paper on a cookie sheet. Spread mixture on top. Place in refrigerator until firm, typically several hours. Then form into balls, or cut into small squares. You can also use other nuts if you wish.

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