Strawberry Pie Oh My!

I had many request from all the ladies at my event to post this yummy recipe.  Betsy Mitchell is a holistic chef and owner of Conscious Cuisines.  Last night she prepared strawberry pies as one of the healthy snacks at our event. They were sooooo yummy! 

Betsy's passion is spreading wellness by helping families with meal plans and teaching them how to prepare healthier meals.  She offers healthy organic prepared meals that are available by pick up or delivery and she also offers catering for parties or events.  If you are interested in her services you can visit her website http://www.consciouscuisinelafayette.com/ or email her at betsymagnolia@hotmail.com.  Her weekly menu is sent out on Sundays via email.  If you would like to be added to her email list send her a message and she will be more than happy to add you :0)  Her food is truly amazing!  You can taste the love and passion in every bite!

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Mini Strawberry Pies with Agar Agar
By: Betsy Mitchell

Ingredients:
1 Quart local Strawberries(Robin Farms), chopped
1 Cup Local raw Sugar(3 Brothers Farm)
1 Package Graham Crackers
3/4 Stick of organic Butter, melted
3 T Extra Virgin Coconut oil
2 Cups Water
4 T Agar Agar flakes

Direction:
Bring water and Agar flakes to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Add Berries and Sugar. Cook for 10-15.  Meanwhile, add Graham Crackers, melted Butter, and Coconut Oil to food processor and blend till fine consistency is achieved.  Pat 1T/each of Graham Cracker mixture into lined mini muffin tin. Add Berry filling
and Voila!

Note: the Agar will set as the pies cool.

May be served with fresh whipped cream or True Whip(organic version of cool whip)

Its very user friendly and also has some great nutritional benefits. Check out this article: http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/healthy-eating/the-nutrition-of-agar.html#b


If you are interested in freshly prepared meals or catering for an event contact Betsy!
Betsy Mitchell
337.230.0663
betsymagnolia@hotmail.com
http://www.consciouscuisinelafayette.com/ 


Thank you again Betsy for sharing this amazing recipe with us! Much Love!