Thursday, April 16, 2009

Recipe: Berry Compote

½-1 cup of frozen organic or low pesticide raspberries or blueberries
1 tsp almond extract
1 tsp vanilla extract
1-2 TBS of real maple syrup or honey
½ cup of almond flour* or slivered almonds*, passed through a blender/coffee grinder (*I recommend purchasing from Trader Joe’s)

Microwave the berries for about one minute until warm. Mix the rest of the ingredient in to taste.

Variations:
  • Eat as is
  • Eat with high protein Greek yogurt
  • Use on pancakes and French toast, instead of syrup
  • Mix with protein powder