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                                                                                                                                                sweetened desserts should be eaten only occasionally.  children in preparing their food encourages them to eat
                                                                                                                                                   You’re on board. Now, how do we get our children to be   it. (On the other hand, sometimes you would rather the
                                                                                                                                                on the same page? The one who shops and cooks for the   children don’t see you sneaking unfamiliar ingredients into
                                                                                                                                                family has the power to enhance their health. Wise parents   their food!)
                                                                                                                                                will keep a variety of nutritious snacks on hand and exhibit   Try this great selection of dessert recipes to get start-
                                                                                                                                                healthy eating habits that children will emulate. Involving   ed.
                     yields 2 crusts


                  PEANUT BUTTER
                  CRUST
                  A versatile crust suitable for sweet
                  dessert pies or savory vegetable pies.
                  ¼ cup coconut oil
                  ¼ cup peanut butter
                  2 tablespoons honey (optional)
                  1¼ cups whole wheat pastry flour or
                    whole spelt flour
                  3 tablespoons cold water

                  1. In a medium bowl, combine the
                    oil, peanut butter, and honey un-
                    til smooth.
                  2. Add the flour and mix until the
                    mixture resembles coarse meal.
                    Add the water and knead until
                    smooth.
                  3. Press the dough evenly into two
                    9-inch round pie pans. Prick the
                    crust several times with a fork.
                  4. Bake at 375˚ F for 12 minutes. Add
                    the desired pie or quiche filling.







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