October 10, 2018 + dessert & baking, for kids, gluten free, lunch, Recipes, sandwich, vegetarian
coconut flatbread
1 1/2 cups coconut flour
6 tablespoons ground chia seeds
2 tablespoons psyllium husks
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Celtic sea salt
2 eggs
2 cups filtered water
coconut flatbread
method
In a large mixing bowl, combine coconut flour, ground chia seeds, psyllium husks, onion powder, oregano, basil, garlic powder, and salt. Mix well, then add eggs and water. Mix until ingredients are incorporated and begin to form a ball. Place the dough on a rimmed and lined baking sheet and press or roll out dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Bake at 350ºF for 25 to 35 minutes or until the edges begin to brown. Cool and cut with a pizza wheel. Refrigerate for up to one week.
October 3, 2018 + dinner, gluten free, lunch, Recipes, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian
sweet potato pad Thai
3 tablespoons organic unrefined coconut oil
1/2 cup red onion, sliced thin
1/2 sweet red pepper, seeded and sliced thin
1/2 sweet potato, peeled and julienned
1/4 cup filtered water
2 cups organic broccoli, cut into small pieces
1 large organic zucchini, julienned
4 tablespoons coconut amino acids
1 1/2 teaspoon sesame seed oil
1/2 teaspoon Celtic sea salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
sweet potato pad Thai
Heat coconut oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add onions and cook for 5 minutes. Add red peppers and cook for an additional 5 minutes, then add sweet potatoes, broccoli, and water. Cover and cook for 7 minutes more. Turn off heat and add coconut amino acids, sesame seed oil, salt, garlic powder, and fresh grated ginger; stir to combine. Add zucchini and gently stir. Cover for an let rest for an additional 5 minutes to allow the zucchini to gently cook. Serve and enjoy.
September 25, 2018 + dinner, gluten free, lunch, Recipes, salad, vegan, vegetarian
vegan Cobb salad
4 cups organic green leaf lettuce, gently chopped
1/2 cup organic cilantro leaves, lightly chopped
2 tablespoons organic dill, chopped
1 organic avocado, seeded and sliced
1 large organic tomato, diced
1 cup organic cucumbers, chopped
2 cups organic purple cabbage, thinly sliced
1/4 cup olives of your choice, optional
2 large organic potatoes, peeled and chopped
4 tablespoons organic unrefined coconut oil
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (optional)
1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt (optional)
organic cold-pressed olive oil
vegan Cobb salad
method
Place the potatoes, coconut oil, pepper, and salt in a mixing bowl; toss to combine. Pour onto a rimmed and lined baking sheet and bake at 400ºF for 30 to 40 minutes or until the potatoes are soft and becoming crispy.
On two individual plates or one large serving plate, arrange lettuce, avocado, tomato, cucumbers, cabbage, potatoes, and olives in groups. Garnish with cilantro and dill. Drizzle with olive oil. Enjoy.
September 17, 2018 + bars, dessert & baking, for kids, gluten free, Recipes, vegetarian
raw date and goji berry bars
Bottom layer
1 cup gluten-free oats
1 cup blanched almond flour
1/4 cup organic unrefined coconut oil
2 tablespoons raw honey
1/2 teaspoon Celtic sea salt
Middle layer
1 cup dried apricots
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1/4 cup goji berries
3 tablespoons organic full-fat coconut milk
Top layer
1 cup dried dates, pitted
5 tablespoons organic full-fat coconut milk
1 teaspoon camu powder (optional; a great calcium source)
2 tablespoons carob powder
raw date and goji berry bars
method
Combine oats, almond flour, coconut oil, honey, and salt in a food processor. Blend until incorporated and mixture starts to stick together. Pour the crust mixture into an 8×8 parchment-lined pan and press down to make flat and even.
For the middle layer, place apricots, chia seeds, goji berries and coconut milk in a food processor and blend until smooth. Spoon over the crust and spread evenly.
For the top layer, place dates, coconut milk, camu powder, and carob powder in the food processor and blend until smooth. Spoon over the middle and spread evenly.
You can keep bars covered on the counter for several weeks. Enjoy.
September 17, 2018 + bread, breakfast, dessert & baking, for kids, gluten free, Recipes, Uncategorized, vegetarian
buckwheat banana bread
3/4 cup buckwheat flour
1 cup blanched almond flour
1/4 cup coconut flour
1 cup gluten-free oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons ground chia seeds
1/4 teaspoon Celtic sea salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup organic coconut milk
1 cup mashed bananas
1/4 cup raw honey
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
buckwheat banana bread
method
In a large bowl, combine buckwheat flour, almond flour, coconut flour, oats, baking soda, ground chia, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add bananas, coconut milk, honey, and almond extract. Stir well to combine. Pour into a coconut oil-greased bread pan and bake at 350ºF for 45 minutes, or until the center feels firm to the touch. Enjoy with a drizzle of honey, chocolate shavings, almond butter or simply as-is.
