Vegetarian
Vegetarian Recipes
GF/Grain-free Pumpkin Bread
Shout out to Sara K (a detoxanista) for this Detox worthy gluten-free recipe. Even if you’re not on the detox… this puppy is a great, healthy snack! Ingredients 1 cup almond butter 3 large organic eggs 1/3 - ½ cup organic pumpkin puree (I used ½ to make the bread moist OR use 1/3 cup pumpkin and 1/3 cup mashed banana 4 Tblsp melted butter ¼ cup honey 1 heaping tsp. of cinnamon A dash of allspice 1 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. lemon juice Instructions: 1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. 2. In a stand mixer, or with a handheld electric mixer, combine all ingredients except for the lemon juice. NOTE: I think you get a lighter bread if...
Read MoreNo-Grain Cinnamon Buns by Elanas Pantry (GF and Primal)
Thank you Sara K. for the recipe! Gluten-free and primal folks will rejoice! Cinnamon Topping: 2 Tblsp. Agave nectar (in the sugar aisle) 1 Tblsp. Cinnamon 1 Tblsp. Grapeseed oil (with the oils or in the natural foods area) 1. To make cinnamon topping, combine agave, cinnamon and oil in a small bowl. 2. Set mixture aside Muffin Mixture: 1 cup blanched almond flour (usually on the flour aisle….”Uncle Bob’s” is the brand I use) 2 Tblsp. Coconut flour ½ tsp. baking soda ¼ tsp. salt ¼ cup grapeseed oil ¼ cup agave nectar 3 eggs 1 Tblsp. vanilla extract 1. Combine almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda...
Read MoreRasberry Scones for Easter Brunch
This looks like a new tradition I need to start for Easter! (I will do my best to try them and tell you how it goes). They may end up rivaling my pumpkin scones… uh-oh. This recipe is slightly adjusted from the one on chow.com (with an option on milk for those non-dairy folks!) – linked to below with fabulous pictures. Enjoy with a smidge of butter. Beware… eat them slow-ly. They will fill you up FAST. (Which is great… more for later). Raspberry Scones Difficulty: Medium | Total Time: 40 mins | Makes: 8 scones Perfectly flaky breakfast pastries with a touch of sweetness and just the right amount of raspberries. INGREDIENTS 2 cups...
Read MoreThe (Better Than McD’s) Shamrock Shake
This recipe came across my path today… it’s from Kelsey Banfield who is a huge fan of McDonald’s Shamrock Shakes (I have never had one, but now… I might just make this recipe!) Do tell me what you think… yum! McDonald’s Shamrock Shake Copycat Recipe (makes 1 giant shake, or 2 generously sized shakes) Ingredients: 3 cups real vanilla ice cream (I prefer coconut milk varities since dairy and me are not friends). 1 3/4 cups milk (or substitute hemp milk or coconut milk… the thinner variety not the canned unless you want it really rich) 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract Green food coloring, if desired Directions: Blend all...
Read MoreHomemade (Girl Scout Cookie) Samoas
I am very excited to post this! I found it on a homemade cooking site called “Instructables“. Enjoy it! Yeah for real food and not giving up what you enjoy. I have the full instructions from the site, but you might want to check out her step-by-step instructions because she has pictures of each step. I am hoping to make these for Easter! **************************************************************** First, you’ll need the basic shortbread recipe, which you can find here. Just to have it handy, here’s a repeat of those ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 2 cups all purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking...
Read MoreCreme De Pots – No Refined Sugar… Rich and Delicious!
I just made this last night… wow! Rich, thick and delicious! 1 cup full-fat coconut milk 1/8-1/4 cup agave (to taste) 4 ounces of unsweetened baking chocolate, cut into slivers OR 12 tablespoons cocoa powder* 3 egg yolks 1 teaspoon vanilla 1) Put egg yolk in a medium bowl and whisk. 2) Heat milk and chocolate over medium heat, stirring regularly until you attain a rolling boil – about 10 minutes. 3) Lower heat to low. Take about 1/3-1/2 of the mixture into the bowl of egg yolks and blend together. 4) Add egg mixture to chocolate mixture and cook for another 2-3 minutes. 5) Remove from heat, add vanilla – stir. Place in 4 small...
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