I don’t know about you..but I like sweets! They tend to be my downfall when trying ti eat healthier! So, I was quite thrilled to receive samples of Setton Farms Dark Chocolate Pistachios! They keep you full and hit the spot!
Here’s a quick recipe (courtesy of Sara Siskind ) that you have to try!
Raw Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough- an easy no cook recipe: 2/3 cups raw cashews, 1/3 cup gluten free oatmeal, 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, 1/8 tsp salt, 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips. Place nuts and oats into a blender until a powder like consistency forms. Transfer to a bowl and add the remaining ingredients. Mix well and form into small balls. Enjoy!
Check out Setton Farms Dark Chocolate Pistachios.
About Dark Chocolate Pistachios
Available in 5oz bags, these sweet treats offer the heart healthy benefits of pistachios along with the amazing qualities of antioxidant-rich dark chocolate. Dark Chocolate Pistachios are definitely a sweet snack that you can feel good about, these power-packed treats are a must-have item for your pantry or office drawer. MSRP $5.99
Fun Facts:
- A serving of dark chocolate pistachios 2-3 times a week can help lower your blood pressure and the risk of heart disease.
- Pistachios and cocoa are loaded with nutrients and rich in antioxidants, which can help prevent a variety of chronic diseases and slow the signs of aging.
- Dark chocolate can increase blood flow to the brain and heart, helping to improve cognitive function.
- You can obtain as much dietary fiber from a serving of pistachios as from a 1Ž2 cup cooked broccoli.
Availability:
Available in major grocery store chains across the country such as: Bristol Farms, Albertson’s, Associated Grocers, C&S, Fairway, Key Food, Raindew Family Center, Rainbow, Save A Lot, Shoprite, TJ Maxx, Zabars, A&P, Winn Dixie, Bi-Lo, Waldbaum’s, Mariano’s, NY Times, CNBC, etc. They are also available online at Amazon.com and Puritan.com
About Sara Siskind
Certified Nutritional Health Counselor, Sara Siskind is the founder of Hands On Healthy, cooking classes for adults, families and teens based in New York. Sara has dedicated her career to educating clients on how food and lifestyle choices affect health, and how to make the right choices to look and feel your best each day. Sara translates the complexity of integrated nutrition into usable tools with easy-to-cook recipes that appeal to the entire family. Sara counsels privately to offer highly customized health and nutrition plans for her clients. She also works with parents on shopping and cooking smarter to create healthier homes. In addition, she teaches beginner to gourmet cooking classes with her signature “toss it in” approach. In addition, Sara regularly works with corporations and non-profit organizations to lead workshops and lectures on healthy eating.
Website: www.sarasiskind.com
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