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Eat Food. Not too much. Mostly Plants. -- Michael Pollan

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Fortunately, there is a world of deliciousness out there, and it can all be had in a way that not only doesn't harm your health, but in a way that benefits you hugely.

I think it's important to eat stuff that satisfies you, that keeps your blood sugar stable, and that gives you stuff your body really needs to run optimally.

But baby, it's gotta taste good.

I really like getting experimental in the kitchen. I love cooking, I love layering flavours, and I love coming up with really super yummy food. I have very strong opinions about what constitutes food, and there are a lot of things I won't touch in the kitchen. Bottom line? Pretty much everything I make is ridiculously good for you even if it tastes decadent. Although there are occasional big fat cheats ... but even those stick to real food, my friends.

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Saturday 16 October 2010

A Saturday Morning Muffin




MMMMMMMMUFFINS ...


I really like having easy, convenient, wholesome, and tasty snacks available for hands little and big. We like to have tea and treats with our friends after music class, so I threw these together. Very easy, and super yummy.

ingredients:

1/4 cup extra virgin coconut oil
1 1/4 cups filtered water (warm)
2 tsp egg replacer + 1/4 cup filtered water (or 2 large eggs)
1/4 cup coconut palm nectar
1 tbsp vanilla
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 tbsp cinnamon
1 tsp sea salt
1/4 cup flax meal
1 cup blanched almond meal
1 cup pecan meal
1/4 cup carob powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup kamut flour (whole grain and fine texture)


1/2 cup to 3/4 cup raisins

directions:

preheat the oven to 345

1. combine the wet ingredients
2. add the dry ingredients in the order listed, mixing after each addition
3. add the raisins
4. spoon into 24 prepared muffin cups -- if you don't use silicone, I recommend using paper liners
5. bake for 35 minutes at 345 or until the tops spring back when lightly poked.

Enjoy with tea and friends ...




4 comments:

Sara said...

Delicious Stacey! I made it to go with our squash stew tonight. So yummy. Thank you.

stacey said...

Squash stew sounds good! Glad the muffins hit the spot :)
What did you put in your stew, Sara?

Sara said...

Just chickpeas, squash... and coconut milk... and potatoes. It was good. Not great, but good.

stacey said...

Sounds good. You've inspired me. I hope you don't mind ...