Molasses Recipes

Health Benefits of Molasses

Molasses is rich in iron and is an excellent way to prevent anemia. It contains many of the B vitamins as well as calcium, phosphorus and potassium. Potassium and phosphoric acid are important to preserve the health of nerve cells. The B vitamins in molasses assist with depression and help you to cope with stress. The rich iron content gives you energy and prevents boils from developing.

Nerve Tonic Recipe

Add one tablespoon seedless raisins and two teaspoons molasses into a glass of warm milk.
Raisins and molasses are both rich in iron.

How to Make Molasses Crunchies

2 small cups whole wheat flour

2 cups rolled oats

1 cup coconut

2 tablespoons honey

2 teaspoons molasses

2 eggs

½ cup butter

1. On low heat, melt the honey, molasses and butter

2. Mix the oats, flour and coconut

3. Add the honey and butter mixture

4. Beat the eggs well and add to the mixture

5. Place on floured board after mixing and roll out approximately one centimeter thick.

6. Cut into squares and bake in a heated oven at 325 until brown.