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Healthy Dessert: Carrot Zucchini Bread
Carrot Zucchini BreadGrandma's recipe
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed (flax meal)
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg
1 cup Sucanat (or sugar)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
1/2 cup grated carrots
Directions
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Herbal Eye Pillow
9 x 11 inch piece of soft or silky natural fiber fabric
5 cups dried lavender flowers (or a half/half mixture of lavender and flaxseed)
6 drops lavender essential oils (optional)
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