Lifestyle Interventions Dr MargiAnne Isaia, MD MPH Enthusiasm Meal Collection: DESSERTS 2 Power point presentation All rights reserved. Copyright secured. Used by permission. Nutrition therapy

DESSERTS 2 INDEX D 22MILLET FIGS PUDDING D 23APPLE SAUCE D 24NUTS RAISINS DESSERT D 25OATS BARS D 26APRICOTS BARS D 27CHOCOLATE ALTERNATIVE D 28DATES BALLS D 29BLACKBERRY ROLL D 30FIGS SPREAD D 31APRICOTS SPREAD D 32GOLDEN RAISINS SPREAD D 33DARK PURPLE RAISINS SPREAD D 34HOT CHOCOLATE ALTERNATIVE D 35BERRY JUICE D 36SUNFLOWER RAISINS DESSERT D 37MILK ALTERNATIVE 1 -SOY D 38MILK ALTERNATIVE 2 -SESAME D 39MILK ALTERNATIVE 3 -ALMONDS D 40OAT MEAL D 41WAFFLES ENTHUSIASM Meal Collection * Dr MargiAnne Isaia, MD MPH

INGREDIENTS: 4 cups of cooked millet 1 cup almonds, milled 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon lemon peel 24o g figs spread SERVINGS: 16 PREPARATION: Mix the cooked millet with almonds, salt, and lemon peel for an equal distribution of the ingredients. Use a portion scoop 1/3 cup for portioning. Serve with figs spread as topping. Use portion scoop 15 ml. Preparation time:10 min Cooking time:0 min DESERTS D 22 MILLET FIGS PUDDING ENTHUSIASM Meal Collection * Dr MargiAnne Isaia, MD MPH

INGREDIENTS: 1 kg apples, baked or steamed 1 cup golden raisins 1/4 teaspoon of coriander or cinnamon SERVINGS: 19 PREPARATION: Blend all the ingredients until a very nice texture. For portioning use the portion scoop 1/3 cup. Preparation time:15 min Cooking time:0 min DESERTS D 23 APPLE SAUCE ENTHUSIASM Meal Collection * Dr MargiAnne Isaia, MD MPH

INGREDIENTS: I cup of walnuts, milled 1 cup raisins 1 cup milk alternative (soy, almonds ) 1 teaspoon lemon juice pinch of salt 3 tablespoons carob powder SERVINGS: 19 PREPARATION: Blend the raisins with milk and lemon juice for getting a cream. Add the rest of the ingredients and continue to blend for an even distribution of walnuts. Use the portion scoop ( 1 tablespoon) for portioning and serve on special shapes, waffles or biscuits. Preparation time:10 min Cooking time:0 min DESERTS D 24 NUTS RAISINS DESERT ADDING CAROB ENTHUSIASM Meal Collection * Dr MargiAnne Isaia, MD MPH

INGREDIENTS: 3 cups rolled oats, 1 cup cooked millet, 600 ml pineapple juice, 2 cups dates, chopped, 1/2 cup almonds chopped, 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped, ¼ cup olive oil pinch of salt 1 teaspoon lemon peel or cinnamon SERVINGS: 32 ( serving size= 2 bars, total= 64 bars) PREPARATION: Mix the liquid ingredients, then add the rest of the ingredients. It will result a thick mixture. Spray cooking oil in two rectangular pan (24 x 27/28 cm) and spread evenly the composition. Cook in the oven at 250 degree F for 35 minutes. Take it out of oven and cut in bars (3 x 7 cm). Preparation time:40 min Cooking time:35 min DESERTS D 25 OATS BARS ENTHUSIASM Meal Collection * Dr MargiAnne Isaia, MD MPH

INGREDIENTS: 150 g dried apricots, chopped 1 cup pineapple fruit, chopped 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped 2 cups rolled oats 1 cup cooked barley 1 cup raisins 1 cup water ¼ cup vegetable oil pinch of salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon SERVINGS: 32 ( 2 bars for person, total 64) PREPARATION: Soak the raisins in the water for 5-6 hours, then blend them for getting a paste. In a large ball put that paste together with all the ingredients and mix them for having an even distribution. Spray two cooking pan (rectangular shape: 24 x 27/28 cm, and spread the mixture in order to get a layer of less than 1 inch. Cook in the oven at 300 degree F for 30 min. Take out of oven and cut in bars (3 x 7 cm). Preparation time:40 min Cooking time:30 min DESERTS D 26 APRICOT BARS ENTHUSIASM Meal Collection * Dr MargiAnne Isaia, MD MPH

INGREDIENTS: 2 medium bananas 2 tablespoons of peanut butter 50 g raisins 2 tablespoons carob powder, raw 2 teaspoons lemon juice ½ teaspoon lemon peel pinch of salt SERVINGS: 12 PREPARATION: Blend bananas with raisins and lemon juice. Add the rest of the ingredients and continue to blend for a fine texture. That mixture, if put in special shapes in the freezer can be served as ice- cream alternative. Preparation time:10 min Cooking time:0 min DESERTS D 27 CHOCOLATE ALTERNATIVE ENTHUSIASM Meal Collection * Dr MargiAnne Isaia, MD MPH

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup of pitted dates (40 dates) 1 cup water 1 cup walnuts, milled 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped 1/2 medium lemon (juice and peel) 2 tablespoons carob powder, raw pinch of salt 1 cup of coconut finely shredded, optional SERVINGS: 35 PREPARATION: Soak the dates in water for 6-8 hours. Blend them, then add the milled walnuts, carob powder, salt, and lemon. Continue to blend for a fine cream. Add the resting walnuts and mix by hand. Use the portion scoop ( 1 tablespoon) for making balls. Roll them through coconut finely shredded. Preparation time:45 min Cooking time:0 min DESERTS D 28 DATES BALLS ENTHUSIASM Meal Collection * Dr MargiAnne Isaia, MD MPH

INGREDIENTS: Layers: 20 g yeast, 40 g sugar, 3/4 cup water, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 4 cups flour (whole wheat, preferably) Filling: 4 cups of blackberries, 3 tablespoons of corn starch, 1 cup of raisins, pinch of salt SERVINGS: 20 PREPARATION: For layers, see Plums Hazelnuts Roll. For filling: have 3 cups of blackberries blended with corn starch. Cook that mixture on the low temperature, stirring continually in order to get a jelly mixture. Spread this on the unrolled dough and put over the jelly the remaining blackberries and raisins. Make a roll. For baking, see Plums Hazelnuts Roll. Preparation time:60 min Cooking time:35 min DESERTS D 29 BLACKBERRY ROLL ENTHUSIASM Meal Collection * Dr MargiAnne Isaia, MD MPH

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup of dried figs ¾ cup of water 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon peel SERVINGS: 10 PREPARATION: Soak the figs in water for 5-6 hours, then blend all the ingredients, for a creamy texture. Preparation time:10 min Cooking time:0 min DESERTS D 30 FIGS SPREAD ENTHUSIASM Meal Collection * Dr MargiAnne Isaia, MD MPH

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup of dried apricots ¾ cup water 1 teaspoon orange peel SERVINGS: 10 PREPARATION: Soak the dried apricots in water for 5-6 hours, then blend them until getting a creamy texture. Preparation time:5 min Cooking time:0 min DESERTS D 31 APRICOT SPREAD ENTHUSIASM Meal Collection * Dr MargiAnne Isaia, MD MPH

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup of golden raisins ¾ cup of water 1 teaspoon of lemon juice SERVINGS: 11 PREPARATION: Soak the raisins in water for 3-4 hours. Transfer the soaked raisins in the blender, add lemon juice, then blend them until a fine appearance. Preparation time:5 min Cooking time:0 min DESERTS D 32 GOLDEN RAISINS SPREAD ENTHUSIASM Meal Collection * Dr MargiAnne Isaia, MD MPH

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup of dark purple raisins ¾ cup of water SERVINGS: 10 PREPARATION: Soak the raising in water for 3-4 hours, then blend until a creamy texture. For an excellent flavor, soak the raisins in pineapple juice or apple sauce. Preparation time:5 min Cooking time:0 min DESERTS D 33 DARK PURPLE RAISINS SPREAD ENTHUSIASM Meal Collection * Dr MargiAnne Isaia, MD MPH

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup almond milk 2 dates or1 teaspoon black molasses 1 teaspoon of carob powder SERVINGS: 1 PREPARATION: Blend all the ingredients until getting a fine appearance. Preparation time:3 min Cooking time:0 min DESERTS D 34 HOT CHOCOLATE ALTERNATIVE ENTHUSIASM Meal Collection * Dr MargiAnne Isaia, MD MPH

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup of nectar from golden berries 1 l water 5 tablespoons of sweetener (golden raisins spread) SERVINGS: 5 PREPARATION: Blend all the ingredients. Preparation time:5 min Cooking time:0 min DESERTS D 35 BERRY JUICE ENTHUSIASM Meal Collection * Dr MargiAnne Isaia, MD MPH

INGREDIENTS: ½ cup sunflower seeds 1 cup raisins ½ cup water 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon peel pinch of salt SERVINGS: 11 PREPARATION: Soak the raisins in the water for 5-6 hours. Blend them until getting a fine paste. Separately, mill the sunflower seeds. Add them to the paste, together with all other ingredients and blend for having a fine texture. Use this dessert for topping biscuits, or just simply as spread for bread. Preparation time:15 min Cooking time:0 min DESERTS D 36 SUNFLOWER RAISINS DESERT ENTHUSIASM Meal Collection * Dr MargiAnne Isaia, MD MPH

INGREDIENTS: 1/3 cup dry soy beans, 2 cups water, 6 dates, ¼ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon vanilla, 4 cups water SERVINGS: 5 PREPARATION: Cover soy beans with plenty of water and let soak for 8-12 hours. Drain and rinse soaked soybeans, place in a kettle and cover with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse the boiled soybeans. Again cover with water, bring to a boil and simmer 10 more minutes. Drain and rinse again. Now beans are ready to blend into milk. ( Boiling, draining and rinsing two times reduce the strong soy beans taste). Blend 1 cup of ready –to – blend soy beans with the remaining ingredients in a blender with enough cold water to keep beans moving. Blend for several minutes until smooth. Add remaining water to make 5 cups of milk. Optional, strain through cheesecloth. Chill and serve or use in cooking. Hint: 1/3 cup of dry soy beans becomes 1 cup of soaked soy beans. Make 1 1/4 liter of milk. 1 cup of dry soy beans becomes 3 cups of soaked soy beans. Make 3 ¾ liters of milk. Courtesy of Mss. Neva Brackett DESERTS D 37 MILK ALTERNATIVE 1 - SOY ENTHUSIASM Meal Collection * Dr MargiAnne Isaia, MD MPH

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup sesame seeds 4 cups water 5 dates pinch of salt ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract SERVINGS: 5 PREPARATION: Mill the sesame seeds and then transfer them in blender. Add 1 cup of water, dates and salt and blend until the dates get dissolved. Add the rest of the water and continue to blend at a high speed until liquefied. Preparation time:15 min Cooking time:0 min DESERTS D 38 MILK ALTERNATIVE 2 - SESAME ENTHUSIASM Meal Collection * Dr MargiAnne Isaia, MD MPH

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup of almonds 4 cups water 5 dates pinch of salt ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract SERVINGS: 5 PREPARATION: Grind the almonds and transfer the powder in a blender. Add 1 cup of water, dates, salt and vanilla extract. Blend until the dates get dissolved. Add the remaining water and blend at high speed until liquefied. Preparation time:15 min Cooking time:0 min DESERTS D 39 MILK ALTERNATIVE 3 - ALMOND ENTHUSIASM Meal Collection * Dr MargiAnne Isaia, MD MPH

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup water ½ cup rolled oats pinch of salt 2 teaspoons flaxseed, milled SERVINGS: 1 PREPARATION: Bring the water to boil and then put the rolled oats to cook at a low temperature, stirring continually, until the oats get soft. Remove from heat, and add salt and flaxseed. Preparation time:2 min Cooking time:5 min DESERTS D 40 OAT MEAL ENTHUSIASM Meal Collection * Dr MargiAnne Isaia, MD MPH

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup barley, cooked 1 cup millet flour 280 ml water (1cup and 2 tablespoons) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/3 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons corn starch ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated SERVINGS: 6 PREPARATION: Blend all the ingredients until getting a very fine creamy texture. Preheat waffle iron. Pour mixture into preheated waffle iron and close the lid. Bake until steam stops rising. Remove and place on a cooling rake. Make 6 large waffles 9 x 11 cm. Preparation time:5 min Cooking time: depending on the waffle iron. DESERTS D 41 WAFFLES ENTHUSIASM Meal Collection * Dr MargiAnne Isaia, MD MPH

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