The Climatarian Journal

The Climatarian Journal

A Guide to Green Living

The Climatarian Journal

BAKED CHOCOLATE DOUGHNUTS
BAKED CHOCOLATE DOUGHNUTS
We are in love with this recipe for chocolate doughnuts from our friend plantandsprout. A simple and healthy recipe for a super yummy treat! Ingredients 3/4 cup all purpose flour 1/4 cup cacao powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp...
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Alter Eco's Commitment to reforestation and carbon neutrality
Alter Eco's Commitment to reforestation and carbon neutrality
Through its partnership with PUR Projet, Alter Eco has been reforesting and ‘insetting’ its full carbon emissions since 2008. With over 27,000 trees planted directly into its supply chain, Alter Eco has helped to produce better crops, increased the value...
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Chocolate Date - Sweetened Granola
Chocolate Date - Sweetened Granola
Happy Monday everyone! Here is a tasty Chocolate Date Granola recipe to kick off the week. Enjoy this sweet and delicious recipe from our friend Plant and Sprout. Ingredients 1 cup oats 1/2 cup nuts of choice 2 Tbsp cacao...
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Chocolate Chip Brownies
Chocolate Chip Brownies
Our darkest chocolate adds a rich taste to this easy recipe for chocolate chip brownies. They are perfectly gooey, chewy and delicious! Thanks to our friend Plant and Sprout for the recipe. Ingredients 1 cup all purpose flour 1/4 cup cacao...
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Let's Move Towards Zero Plastic Waste
Let's Move Towards Zero Plastic Waste
The United States only recycles around 9 percent of its plastic trash, with many of the rest of it ending up in landfills and our waterways.
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Hows and Whys of Reducing Our Food Waste
Hows and Whys of Reducing Our Food Waste
The United States Department of Agriculture reports that the US wastes $160 billion in food a year, and all of that waste has huge consequences on carbon emissions, food security and hunger, and the environment.
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Salted Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola
Salted Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola
Start the weekend perfectly with this Salted Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola. A sweet and healthy recipe from our friend Plantandsprout! ingredients 1 cup oats  1/2 cup peanuts 1 overripe banana 1 Tbsp peanut butter 1/2 tsp salt 2 Tbsp cacao...
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Chocolate Maca Smoothie Bowl
Chocolate Maca Smoothie Bowl
Top this delicious smoothie bowl with your favorite Alter Eco coconut cluster for an easy and delicious breakfast. There's no better way to get started with your day! ingredients 2 frozen bananas 1 fresh banana 1 Tbsp cacao powder 1...
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Salted Almond Chocolate Chip Blondies
Salted Almond Chocolate Chip Blondies
Put your favorite Alter Eco chocolate bar to good use with these vegan chocolate chip blondies. Gooey and smothered in warm chocolate, these babies won't last long. ingredients 1 cup all purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt...
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Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Dark Crisp Mint chocolate adds a cool and refreshing taste to a classic. This vegan cookie recipe will have you coming back for more. This recipe comes to us from our friend Plant and Sprout.  Ingredients  1 1/4 cup all purpose...
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Vegan chocolate chip bananan bread
Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread
The ultimate comfort bake: chocolate chunk banana bread. A deliciously dark and vegan version of a classic, this bread is upgraded with our Deep Dark Blackout chocolate. This recipe comes to us from our friend Plant and Sprout.     Ingredients  2 ripe bananas...
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4 Ingredient Healthy Popcorn Balls
4 Ingredient Healthy Popcorn Balls
We partnered with our friends at Quinn Snacks, Made by Nature, and Wild Friends to bring you some delicious chocolatey recipes. This indulgent snack comes to us from our friend, I’m Hungry By Nature ingredients 3 ounces Made in Nature...
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Agroforestry produces the best cacao in the world
Agroforestry produces the best cacao in the world

We all love melty, silky, smooth, organic, fair trade chocolate, but have you ever wondered about how the cacao for your delicious chocolate bar or truffle was produced?

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Maple Almond Butter Bites
Maple Almond Butter Bites
Three ingredients? Check! Easy to make? Check! Low sugar? Check! Paleo and gluten free? Check and check! These delightful Maple Almond Butter Balls are the perfect little treat to satisfy any sweet tooth cravings. Many thanks to our friend Kara Swanson...
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Chocolate Pomegranate Ginger Bark
Chocolate Pomegranate Ginger Bark
Homemade chocolate bark is a wonderful gift for the holidays and it couldn't be easier to make. We love this combination of fresh pomegranates and ginger to give it a true taste of the season. Thanks to Lara Delilah of...
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7 Hearty Quinoa Recipes for a Plant-Based Thanksgiving Meal
7 Hearty Quinoa Recipes for a Plant-Based Thanksgiving Meal
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the things we’re most grateful for — this year we’re thankful for quinoa (and of course our farmers who grow it)! This intriguing whole grain is packed full of protein, essential amino acids,...
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Support Global Communities by Eating Chocolate
Support Global Communities by Eating Chocolate
We believe that everyone wants to do what’s right – for their families, fellow global citizens, and the planet. That’s why we’re committed to making the right choices the most obvious ones. Based on the simple idea that the products we buy and sell are connected to the livelihoods of others, Fair Trade is a way to make a conscious choice for a better world. A choice for Fair Trade Certified™ goods is a choice to support responsible companies, empower farmers, workers, and fishermen, and protect the environment. In other words, it’s a world-changing way of doing business. - Fair trade USA
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Top 10 gluten-free recipes for a guilt-free summer
Top 10 gluten-free recipes for a guilt-free summer
Memorial Day has come and gone, so you know what that means? It's officially summer as far as we're concerned! And with summer comes an abundance of our favorite fruits and veggies. We're talking heirloom tomatoes, sweet corn, watermelon, basil,...
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Quinoa Breakfast Bowl with Peanut Butter Drizzle
Quinoa Breakfast Bowl with Peanut Butter Drizzle
Breakfast is always better when it looks like dessert. :)  We teamed up with our friends at Nutiva to bring you this bowl of beauty. The secret ingredient to the peanut butter drizzle.. liquid coconut oil!   Ingredients 1 cup...
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PB&J + Date Popcorn
PB&J + Date Popcorn
We partnered with our friends at Quinn Snacks, Made by Nature, and Wild Friends to bring you some delicious chocolatey recipes. Our friend, Oh So Delicioso created this irresistible movie night snack.   Ingredients 2 bags Quinn sea salt popcorn popped 1/3 cup...
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5 Ingredient No-Bake Candy Bars
5 Ingredient No-Bake Candy Bars
We partnered with our friends at Quinn Snacks, Made by Nature, and Wild Friends to bring you some delicious chocolatey recipes. This genius creation comes to us from our friend, Maggie Morales of The Wholesome Bite.  Ingredients 2 cups Quinn Snack's...
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