Sunday, June 30, 2013

Blueberry Breakfast Cake

* Paleo * Gluten Free * Grain Free * Healthy Fat * Simple Recipe * Low Glycemic * 


Dry Ingredients - 
1 c. Coconut Flour
1 tsp. Pink Salt
1 tsp. Baking Soda
2-3 handfuls of Walnuts, chopped

Wet Ingredients - 
12 Eggs
2/3 c. Olive Oil
2/3 c. Agave Syrup
2 T. Vanilla Extract
2 c. Frozen Blueberries

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9x13 baking pan with parchment paper. Whisk wet ingredients together (excluding berries); add in dry ingredients (excluding nuts). Gently fold in blueberries. Pour batter into the baking pan and sprinkle chopped walnuts on top. Bake cake for 20 - 25 minutes until top is golden brown. 



* Pardon the finger holes, my 3 year old daughter took tiny pinches out of it while my back was turned. Ahhh, children! It's amazing what kiddos can get into when you take your eye off them for just a moment. ^_^ *

Sunday, June 23, 2013

GFCF Ingredient Substitutes

Daiya Cream Cheese Style Spread
Flavors/Available: Plain, Strawberry and Chive & Onion
Price: About $4.99 ea @ Whole Foods
Company Website: http://www.daiyafoods.com/





Daiya Cheese Shreds
Flavors/Available: Cheddar, Mozzarella and Pepperjack
Price: Varies @ Whole Foods & Native Sun
Company Website: http://www.daiyafoods.com/




Coconut Secret Coconut Aminos
Flavors/Available: Soy-Free Seasoning Sauce
Price: Varies @ Whole Foods & Native Sun
Company Website: https://www.coconutsecret.com



Earth Balance Mindful Mayo
Flavors/Available: Original, Organic and Olive Oil
Price: Varies @ Whole Foods & Native Sun



Madhava Organic Coconut Sugar
Flavors/Available: 1lb or Shaker Jar
Price: Various @ Whole Foods or Native Sun



Spectrum Naturals Organic Shortening
Flavors/Available: Organic Regular and Organic Butter Flavor
Price: Various @ Whole Foods & Native Sun


Gluten Free & Paleo Cookies/Bars


1/2 c. Coconut Sugar
3 T Cacao or Carob Powder
8 T. Coconut Oil
1/2 c. Coconut Milk
1/2 c. Cashew (or other) Nut Butter
1/8 tsp. Pink Salt
1 T. Vanilla Extract
1 c. Shredded Dried Coconut
1 c. Walnuts, chopped
1/2 c. Almonds, sliced
1/2 c. Pecans, chopped


In a saucepan, add the first seven ingredients and heat over low heat. Whisk ingredients until they turn into the consistency of a pudding. Stir in the four remaining ingredients.

To Make Cookies: Drop spoonfuls onto a wax lined cookie sheet and put into fridge until cookies solidify.

To Make Bars: Line a 9x13 lasagna pan with wax paper and pour the mixture in. Smooth out the top then pop in the fridge until solid.

* These have to be kept in the fridge due to the coconut oil melting. Otherwise, they are very yummy! ^_^