My new favorite “indulge” snack comes from The Beaming Baker (click for recipe).
7 ingredients only (I added a bit of salt and a little extra oil) and free of all the things that make my tummy hurt, just enough sweetness, and filling with the knowledge that they are actually healthy!
Tips: Add salt to taste. Let them sit to absorb moisture and add coconut oil as needed. These refrigerate well and keep a couple days. I used a Tablespoon to mold the balls, so the recipe made about 12. Enjoy!
It’s probably no secret that scones are my favorite thing to bake. I still had leftover coconut milk holiday nog and wondered how this recipe might taste with that change.
These scones have an overall vanilla taste, with just the right amount of sweetness and hint of cinnamon and nutmeg- perfect for a holiday brunch. I served these at a girls’ get together and they were a hit!
So, here is the original scone recipe modified for the holidays:
Ingredients:
Directions:
Make some coffee and enjoy!
Due to circumstances beyond my control, I ended up with quite a bit of leftover holiday nog.
I love the taste of holiday nog – whether it tastes like eggnog or not, I wouldn’t know- but two cartons is a bit much for one person to drink. Naturally my mind turned to baking… and breakfast and scones and pancakes and muffins… and finally, came a new recipe! So, here they are, gluten-dairy-egg-soy-nut free holiday nog pancakes!
INGREDIENTS:
*Note: I made a flax seed egg by letting it stand 5 minutes in 1-2 Tbs. water. However, the dough needed more help thickening, so I ended up sprinkling another 1/2 tablespoon on top. Next time, I will try just adding the flax seed and letting it gel in the pancake batter.*
DIRECTIONS:
Mix all ingredients in a medium-sized bowl snd stir until blended an few lumps.
Let the mixture stand to thicken. It should look about like this:
I added avocado oil to the skillet because it is not a strong-tasting oil, so it wouldn’t mask the flavor of the nog. Word to the wise, use a really good non-stick skillet so that you can use as little oil as possible. If you aren’t avoiding cooking spray, that would be best. Too much oil makes the edges a bit crumbly…
But they make good, thick pancakes nonetheless. I used a full 1/4 c. measuring cup to pour the pancakes into the skillet once it was to temperature (water droplets sizzle when dropped in pan). To help the pancakes rise, I cover for the first few minutes with a lid. I had more trouble with this recipe burning… maybe because of the extra sugar in the holiday nog.
This recipe made six pancakes and taste delicious!
Sixth pancake not pictured because I was already eating it…
‘Twas the night before Thanksgiving… happy baking!
Pumpkin filling (it’s setting, so we’re hopeful 😂): https://jessicainthekitchen.com/vegan-pumpkin-pie-gluten-free/
Apple pie filling: https://lexiscleankitchen.com/gluten-free-apple-pie/
Crust (used Earth Balance soy-free butter alternative): https://www.allergyfreealaska.com/perfect-gluten-free-pie-crust-pastry-vegan/
This is a spin on last week’s Monday Meal (click here for Zucchini Noodles and Rice).
They say that necessity is the mother of invention. This is no less true than trying to cook for a road trip because of food intolerances. Happily, shredded butternut squash was on sale at Kroger last week, so I snagged a bowl, along with two pounds of beef and a bundle of spinach.
The following recipe makes 4 meals. I ate one as a freshly cooked dinner. The other 3 were simply 1/2 cup each of rice, beef, and shredded butternut squash layered and frozen for my on-the-road meals.
This recipe is great for making lunches or just having a homemade freezer meal to reheat on a busy night. The meals reheat beautifully without losing flavor or getting mushy.
*note: I do not use much added spices to flavor this meal. I relied on the caramelized flavor of the cooked squash and salt to round out the meal. The more I cook simply for my diet, the more I enjoy the distinct flavors of the food itself that can be otherwise masked with other flavors. The savory flavor of the beef with the hint of sweetness from the squash is a great combination.
1. Brown 2 lbs of lean hamburger meat, salted to taste. Save grease and set meat aside to drain/cool.
2. In the same skillet, sauté 2 cups shredded butternut squash in 2 Tbs. of hamburger grease. Season with salt (and ginger, if desired). Cook about 10 minutes on high heat so that the squash is cooked through (but not mushy), and getting some crispy-ness and caramelizad for extra flavor.
3. In a smaller skillet, sauté 1-2 cups of spinach on high heat with 1 Tbs. oil and some salt to taste. Cook about 2-3 minutes, or until desired done-ness.
4. Top 1/2 cup warm, cooked rice with desired amount of beef, squash, and spinach. Divide the remaining beef and squash with rice (see notes above) for freezer meals. Enjoy!
Which one is gluten free and which one isn’t?
Click here for delicious “regular cake” and cream cheese frosting recipe from Cooking Classy.
Click here for the equally tasty gluten, dairy, oil, soy, and egg free version from The Vegan 8 with my modifications.
Rainy mornings call for pancakes. I wanted to experiment with different flours… trying to get in more fiber, iron, and protein while reducing carbs. After comparing flours, I decided to go with Almond (low carb, good fiber and iron, high fat), oat, and sweet sorghum (higher carb, low fat, good fiber and iron).
Compared to…
General purpose gluten free flour (which is still great for cakes, but I’m trying for “cleaner” baking).
Here were the oh-so-very delicious and filling results.
The recipe:
To make these nut free, use either sorghum or oat flour in place of the almond meal and coconut milk for the almond milk. Also watch the consistency of the batter. Extra milk might be needed with the nut-free version.
I used slightly less than three cups milk for the above recipe.
They bake up so nice and thick, even without a lid on the skillet.
Recipe makes about 18 4-5 inch pancakes. Serving size is pancakes. If you put syrup on them, you might want to go for 2 to start. These are super filling!
Here you can see me trying to figure out the nutrition facts:
Best as I can tell… without factoring in the less than 1tsp. Honey for each pancake, here are some basic facts:
For 3 Pancakes:
419 cal.
15.25 g. fat
60.3 carbs (about 20%)
8.6 g. dietary fiber (about 33%)
13 g. protein
22.7% daily iron
Easy to whip up, even easier to eat! 😋 Enjoy!
