Recipes

A few snacks that are good and good for you & your teeth.

Almond Cookies with Xylitol

Have you heard of Xylitol yet? Do you have a sweet tooth?? Do you want a sweet treat but don’t the negative effects of sugar? Try using xylitol for the sweetener instead. Xylitol has been shown to be an anti-cariogenic meaning it doesn’t cause cavities, but yet looks and tastes like sugar. And the best part, it’s all natural, derived from plant material like trees!

**Xylitol sweetener can be purchased at your local grocery store. Super Store sells the Brand Xyla for about $10

Recipe:

Ingredients:

2 cups coconut oil

1½ cups xylitol

2 free range eggs

1 teaspoon organic maple extract

1 teaspoon organic vanilla extract

2 teaspoons organic almond extract

4 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

2 teaspoons cream of tartar

A handful of whole organic almonds

Instructions:

Cream coconut oil and xylitol together, then add eggs and beat well. Beat in extracts. Combine dry ingredients in larger bowl and slowly add the creamed mixture. Make tablespoon balls and place two inches apart onto ungreased baking sheet. For an added tasty nutritious touch, press an almond into the center of each cookie. Try a salted almond for a sweet and savory treat!

Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes and place on wire racks until cool. Share with family and friends and share the xylitol secret… maybe don’t share the secret with your children or they will be gone before you can say… anti-cariogenic!

Cheese in a blanket

This is a quick healthy snack for you children’s lunch box, a family picnic, sporting events or even to fight hunger right before bed time! Eating cheese can prevent tooth decay because it counteracts the acid in the mouth. The higher the pH level (the more alkaline) on the surface of teeth, the more teeth are protected against dental erosion. Acid erosion can cause cavities which can lead to dental treatment. Recipe

Ingredients:

1 cheese stick – can use a cheese string or you can slice your own.

1 slice ham or turkey – We like the natural selection available at your local grocery store.

1 leaf of washed lettuce

1 teaspoon FRENCH’S® Super Classic Yellow Mustard (sugar free)

Instructions:

Wrap cheese stick in one slice of ham or turkey followed by one leaf of lettuce. Dip into mustard (or any other sugar free dip) and enjoy!

…because teeth have feelings too.