{"id":1954,"date":"2025-11-04T22:21:17","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T03:21:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.madischu.com\/?p=1954"},"modified":"2025-11-04T22:21:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T03:21:17","slug":"folate-rich-deserts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.life360coach.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/04\/folate-rich-deserts\/","title":{"rendered":"Folate-Rich Deserts"},"content":{"rendered":"
FOLATE-RICH DESSERT S<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>MTX-Friendly Treats
\nPrint & Enjoy! <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>50\u2013150 mcg folate per serving<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>No added sugar overload<\/span><\/span> | <\/span><15 min prep<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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1. Avocado-Chocolate Mousse<\/span><\/span> (~90 mcg folate) <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Serves 2<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>5 min<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Ingredient<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/th>\n
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Amount<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
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Ripe <\/span><\/span>avocado<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1 medium<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Cocoa powder (unsweetened)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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2 tbsp<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Maple syrup or honey<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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1\u20132 tbsp<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Vanilla<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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\u00bd tsp<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Milk (any)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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2\u20133 tbsp<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Steps:<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Blend all until silky. <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Chill 10 min. <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Top with <\/span>berries<\/span><\/span> (+20 mcg).<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
    \n

    2. Orange-Lentil Energy Bites<\/span><\/span> (~70 mcg folate) <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Makes 12<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>10 min + chill<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Ingredient<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/th>\n
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    Amount<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
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    Cooked <\/span><\/span>lentils<\/span><\/span><\/span> (mashed)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
    		\n
    \u00bd cup<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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    Rolled oats<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
    		\n
    1 cup<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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    Peanut butter<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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    \u00bc cup<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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    Orange zest<\/span><\/span><\/span> + juice<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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    1 orange<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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    Honey<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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    2 tbsp<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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    Dark chocolate chips<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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    2 tbsp<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

    Steps:<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Mix all (food processor if sticky). <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Roll into balls. <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Chill 30 min. <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
    4. Bonus:<\/span><\/span> Roll in crushed <\/span>sunflower seeds<\/span><\/span> (+10 mcg).<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
      \n

      3. Spinach-Banana Nice Cream<\/span><\/span> (~110 mcg folate)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Serves 1<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>3 min<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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      Ingredient<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/th>\n
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      Amount<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
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      Frozen banana<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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      1<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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      Fresh <\/span><\/span>spinach<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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      1 cup (packed)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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      Milk (any)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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      \u00bc cup<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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      Cocoa or vanilla<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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      1 tsp<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

      Steps:<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. Blend until ice-cream texture. <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
      2. Eat immediately. <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
      3. Add:<\/span><\/span> Peanuts<\/span><\/span> on top (+20 mcg).<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
        \n

        4. Papaya-Ginger Parfait<\/span><\/span> (~80 mcg folate)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Serves 1<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>5 min<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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        Ingredient<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/th>\n
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        Amount<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
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        Papaya<\/span><\/span><\/span> (cubed)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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        1 cup<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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        Greek yogurt (plain)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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        \u00bd cup<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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        Sunflower seeds<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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        1 tbsp<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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        Honey + ginger<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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        Drizzle + pinch<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

        Steps:<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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        1. Layer yogurt \u2192 papaya \u2192 seeds. <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
        2. Repeat. <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
        3. Folate boost:<\/span><\/span> Add <\/span>fortified cereal<\/span><\/span> crunch.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
          \n

          5. Black Bean Brownies<\/span><\/span> (~120 mcg folate)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Makes 9<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>10 min + 25 min bake<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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          Ingredient<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/th>\n
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          Amount<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
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          Canned <\/span><\/span>black beans<\/span><\/span><\/span> (rinsed)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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          1 can (15 oz)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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          Eggs<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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          2<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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          Cocoa powder<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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          \u2153 cup<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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          Maple syrup<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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          \u2153 cup<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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          Baking powder<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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          1 tsp<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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          Dark chocolate chips<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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          \u00bc cup<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

          Steps:<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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          1. Blend all except chips. <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
          2. Stir in chips. <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
          3. Bake 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C) in 8×8 pan \u2192 25 min. <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
          4. Cool \u2192 cut. <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
          5. MTX-safe:<\/span><\/span> No raw flour!<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
            \n

            Quick Folate Dessert Chart<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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            Dessert<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/th>\n
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            Folate (mcg)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/th>\n
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            Prep Time<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
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            Avocado Mousse<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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            90<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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            5 min<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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            Lentil Bites<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
            		\n
            70<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
            		\n
            10 min<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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            Spinach Nice Cream<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
            		\n
            110<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
            		\n
            3 min<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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            Papaya Parfait<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
            		\n
            80<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
            		\n
            5 min<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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            Black Bean Brownies<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
            		\n
            120<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
            		\n
            35 min<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
            \n

            Methotrexate (MTX) Dessert Rules<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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            • \u00a0<\/span>Eat any day<\/span><\/span> (food folate \u2260 supplement interference) <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
            • \u00a0<\/span>Pair with folic acid day<\/span><\/span> for extra protection <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
            • \u00a0<\/span>Avoid alcohol<\/span><\/span> in recipes (reduces folate absorption) <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
            • \u00a0<\/span>Portion control:<\/span><\/span> 1 serving = treat, not meal replacement<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

              FOLATE-RICH DESSERT SMTX-Friendly Treats Print & Enjoy! 50\u2013150 mcg folate per serving | No added sugar overload | <15 min prep 1. Avocado-Chocolate Mousse (~90 mcg folate) Serves 2 | 5 min Ingredient Amount Ripe avocado 1 medium Cocoa powder (unsweetened) 2 tbsp Maple syrup or honey 1\u20132 tbsp Vanilla \u00bd tsp Milk (any) 2\u20133 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18,33],"tags":[123,122,120,124],"class_list":["post-1954","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-diseases","category-recipes","tag-folate","tag-methotrexate","tag-rheumatoid-arthritis","tag-vitamins"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.life360coach.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1954","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.life360coach.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.life360coach.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.life360coach.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.life360coach.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1954"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.life360coach.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1954\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.life360coach.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1954"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.life360coach.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1954"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.life360coach.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1954"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}