Avoid the additives found in many store-bought granolas by making your own.  Get creative with flavors you love! Use your favorite granola to create granola “bars” or yogurt parfaits. The instructions are the same for each variety. DF/V 4 servings Base: 4 cups of toasted buckwheat groats or rolled oats Blueberry peach: 1 cup dried ...

“We love because he first loved us.” 1 John 4:19 (NIV) The Bible says in 1 John 4:19, “We love because [God] first loved us” (NIV). God is always first in everything. He takes the initiative. The only reason you can love God or anybody else is because God first loved you. And he showed that love by sending Jesus ...

Recently I participated in a healthy living workshop for The Daniel Plan, manning the smoothie table and answering questions about smoothies and healthy eating. One common thing people said was “I want to eat healthy and eat more vegetables, but I just don’t like them.” We all know that eating more vegetables is not just good for ...

“Is it true?” Carry these three words with you everywhere you go. They can interrupt your thoughts and short circuit an episode of bingeing, depression, or even panic. One of our participants weighed 425 pounds when he first joined The Daniel Plan. When one of the doctors asked him about his weight, he said that ...

Made with 70% bittersweet chocolate, these delightful little nibbles are portion controlled in mini baking cups. Each bite has about a ½ ounce of chocolate. No cooking required—only melting chocolate. Use high quality chocolate for the best flavor. GF/DF 8 pieces 4 ounces 70% bittersweet chocolate ¼ cup chopped walnuts ¼ cup dried cranberries 2 ...

“Keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity.” Proverbs 3:1-2 (NIV) If I had a pill that could promise to add years to your life, you’d probably pay a lot of money for it. But what if I told you, as a Christian, you already ...

Something you’re eating may be killing you, and you probably don’t even know it! If you eat cheeseburgers or French fries all the time or drink six sodas a day, you likely know you are shortening your life. But eating a nice dark, crunchy slice of whole wheat bread–how could that be bad for you? ...

A few good reasons to use your crock-pot? It makes the house smell good, it’s easy to clean up, and it makes a lot of food. A crock-pot is an economical way to make large one-dish meals. Here’s one perfect for Sunday supper. GF/DF 4–6 servings Ingredients: Olive or grape seed oil 1½ pounds lean ...

If you think shopping is a chore, hopefully Daniel Plan shopping will change your mind! Whether at a farmer’s market; grocery, specialty, or health store; CSA (community-supported agriculture); food co-ops, or online, buying healthy ingredients that taste good can make you want to get into the kitchen and cook. And be sure to check out ...

You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies. —1 Corinthians 6:19-20 God made your body and gave it to you. As Psalm 139:13 says, “you knit me together in my mother’s womb.” He then bought you out of slavery to sin at the price of Jesus’ ...