From the Orchard

Easy. No-Bake. Delicious. These little morsels are a healthy snack the entire family will love. Thank you Thriving with Greens for this amazing recipe. INGREDIENTS 1 package Fruit Bliss Dates 1/4 cup Fruit Bliss Apricots 1/4 cup raisins 1 tablespoon cacao powder 1 teaspoon acai powder 4 tablespoons sunflower seeds 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/4 cup rolled oats DIRECTIONS Place all of the ingredients in a blender. Blend until mixture is well blended. Shape into balls and roll in sesame seeds. Makes about 15 bites 

Breakfast can get a little boring when you're stuck in the same routine. Quick options are usually either heavy on carbs or light on nutrition—cereal and bagels don’t offer much protein, and while yogurt’s tasty, it doesn’t always keep you full. Eggs are great, but I’m not looking to eat—or serve—them every single morning. Recently, I spotted a box of polenta in the pantry and figured, why not? I cooked it up and started experimenting—added some tart cherries, chopped figs and plums, a drizzle of honey, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and topped it off with toasted almonds for that crunch...

Looking for a delicious on-the-go breakfast or snack that’s chockful of nutrients? Inspired by Fruit Bliss, Emma from Better with Cake created a recipe for fig, banana, and walnut muffins that will put a smile on your face. These grain-free, no added sugar muffins are a perfect combination of moist and crunchy, sweet and satisfying.  Plus, they contain a host of vitamins and minerals. You’ll get a burst of powerful anti-oxidants from the walnuts, satisfying dietary fiber from the figs, and vitamins C and B-6 from the bananas.Delicious, easy, and healthy – what could be better than that? INGREDIENTS 3 eggs 2...