by Timaree Hagenburger | Aug 31, 2016 | Ingredients, Nuts, Trader Joe's
You can find pecans at Trader Joe’s, including some that are roasted without any oil or salt. Keep in the freezer, with the rest of the nuts, seeds and whole grains/grain products.
by Timaree Hagenburger | Aug 31, 2016 | Ingredients, Nuts, Trader Joe's
Trader Joe’s sells all types of nuts, including pine nuts that can be used in the Pesto Foodie Bar in The Foodie Bar Way. Keep in the freezer, with the rest of the nuts, seeds and whole grains/grain products.
by Timaree Hagenburger | Aug 31, 2016 | Ingredients, Nuts, Trader Joe's
Trader Joe’s sells whole cashews as well as pieces (at least $1 per pound cheaper than whole). Since I use cashews in sauces and dressings, pieces work perfectly! Keep in the freezer, with the rest of the nuts, seeds and whole grains/grain products.
by Timaree Hagenburger | Aug 31, 2016 | Fruit, Ingredients, Nuts, Trader Joe's
This organic coconut is unsweetened and perfect to use as is or toast for a few minutes until aromatic and beginning to turn golden… be careful, once the color begins to develop, if left alone, will burn before you realize it!
by Timaree Hagenburger | Aug 27, 2016 | Ingredients, Misc, Nuts, Trader Joe's
Trader Joe’s sells yogurt with active cultures, made from soy milk, almond milk and coconut milk, but free of cow’s milk.
by Timaree Hagenburger | Aug 22, 2016 | Ingredients, Nuts, Trader Joe's
Trader Joe’s sells Almond Butter in 16 oz jars. It works well in Scot’s Granola (recipe in The Foodie Bar Way cookbook).
by Timaree Hagenburger | Aug 22, 2016 | Ingredients, Misc, Nuts, Trader Joe's
Trader Joe’s carries a large variety of non-dairy milks – some are in shelf-stable boxes that don’t need to be refrigerated until opened, while others in are in cartons in their refrigerated sections. Do a taste test to find out which you enjoy the...
by Timaree Hagenburger | Aug 22, 2016 | Ingredients, Misc, Nuts, Trader Joe's
Trader Joe’s carries a large variety of non-dairy milks – some are in shelf-stable boxes that don’t need to be refrigerated until opened, while others in are in cartons in their refrigerated sections. Do a taste test to find out which you enjoy the...
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 27, 2016 | Costco, Ingredients, Nuts, Supermarkets
Most of the nut milks can be purchased in shelf-stable/aseptic boxes on the supermarket shelves (refrigerate after opening), or in more “traditional” cartons in the refrigerated section (dairy aisle or natural foods refrigerator case).
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 27, 2016 | Dry Goods/Baking Items, Ingredients, Nuts, Online/Amazon, Supermarkets
Look for unsweetened organic shredded coconut, if you want small pieces, and keep them in the freezer. They can be used as is or roasted in the oven (keep an eye on them so they don’t burn!).
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 27, 2016 | Ingredients, Misc, Nuts, Supermarkets
There are several non-dairy yogurt options now available in the dairy case (or “natural foods” refrigerated section) in many supermarkets. Do some taste testing to see which you enjoy the most.
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 26, 2016 | Costco, Ingredients, Nuts, Supermarkets, Trader Joe's
Your peanut butter should have 1-2 ingredients – peanuts (and maybe salt). That is it! No other ingredients are needed! I usually buy peanut butter, at Trader Joe’s (organic if they have it in stock). We like the chunky variety. If you are used to the...
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 26, 2016 | Costco, Ingredients, Nuts, Online/Amazon, Supermarkets
Unless I find them for a great deal, I only keep a small amount of pine nuts in my freezer (they can be expensive) – use walnuts in their place. (Trader Joe’s also sells pine nuts).
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 26, 2016 | Ingredients, Nuts, Supermarkets
I buy raw cashew pieces (they are cheaper than whole cashews in the picture, as this store didn’t offer that option) at Trader Joe’s or at my local supermarket it bulk. Keep them in the freezer. I do not buy nuts that are roasted in oil.
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 26, 2016 | Costco, Ingredients, Nuts, Supermarkets, Trader Joe's
When I can’t find local almonds at our Farmers’ Market, I usually purchase them at Trader Joe’s. I store all nuts in the freezer.
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 26, 2016 | Ingredients, Nuts, Trader Joe's
Brazil nuts are tasty and a phenomenal source of the mineral Selenium. In fact, you wouldn’t want to eat too many, and put yourself at risk for developing a toxicity! 4 a month (at one sitting) have been shown to lower blood cholesterol levels. You can also make...
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 26, 2016 | Costco, Ingredients, Nuts, Supermarkets
I use almond butter (either creamy or chunky) in our Granola Foodie Bar and Scot’s Granola. I either purchase it at Trader Joe’s or Costco for the best price. Keep in refrigerated after opening.
by Timaree Hagenburger | Jul 26, 2016 | Ingredients, Nuts, Supermarkets
Hazelnuts (a.k.a. Filberts) can be found bulk at some supermarkets (Sprouts in our area), as well as in one pound bags at Trader Joe’s. Keep them in the freezer, (for longest life: if you have a vacuum sealer – make small packets to store frozen).
