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3 Reasons Why We Love Alaffia

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We're excited to introduce Alaffia's new face care!

Alaffia's body care is not only an amazing product, but their mission is more than skin deep. Find three reasons why we love Alaffia below.

Coconut Reishi products use nutrient rich herbs to replenish the skin's moisture barrier for all skin types.

Neem Tumeric face care blends active herbs to sooth and clarify oily/acne prone skin.

1. Alaffia is a cooperative.

Alaffia works with Togolese women’s cooperatives that celebrate their members’ unique skills, traditions and knowledge.

Alaffia Cooperative, Togo

2. Fair wages are a priority.

Employees receive fair wages and are able to support their families, while maintaining traditions and managing a sustainable resource: shea butter. Fair for Life: Social & Fair Trade Certification confirms Alaffia meets standards concerning fair working conditions, environmental performance and community relations.

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3. Empowerment is valued over profit.

Alaffia’s success is not simply measured by profit, but rather empowerment. Their goal is to alleviate poverty and encourage gender equality, through empowerment projects focusing on education, improving health and reforestation.

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Fair Trade Chocolate Chip Banana Pancakes

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Banana Pancakes

Ingredients 

  • 1 ½ c. flour
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • ½ tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 ¼ c. milk
  • ½ c. Equal Exchange bananas, mashed (check your local food co-op!)
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • ½ c. Equal Exchange Chocolate Chips

Preparation 

  1. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and cinnamon in a large bowl.
  2. Mix milk, banana, egg and vanilla until well combined. Stir into the bowl of dry ingredients.
  3. Fold in ¼ cup of the chocolate chips.
  4. Spray your griddle with cooking oil and place over medium heat.
  5. Pour batter onto the griddle into the pancake size you desire. Make a stack of small ones, or a few extra large pancakes!
  6. Cook for about 2 minute, or until the tops begin to bubble. Then, flip the pancake and cook for another minute or until golden.
  7. Work your way through the batter, reapplying cooking spray as needed.
  8. Top your pancakes with more chocolate chips and serve.

 

Reprinted from Equal Exchange