Welcome to my crazy world of real food cooking ...

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

I wish I could take credit for that because I think it sums up how we should eat. Simply -- eat stuff that really is food, instead of stuff that is food like substance. The supermarket is almost entirely food-like-substances, and, my friends, you should probably never ever eat them.

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.

For food that is usual gluten free, usually free of cane sugar, usually super low on the glycemic index, full of protein, fiber, flavour, and excellent energy, join me and Alice down the rabbit hole.

Every recipe on this blog is my own original effort and idea, so please pass 'em on, giving credit where credit is due.

Many thanks, and come back often. I'm really glad you are here!

:)

Tuesday, 8 March 2011

Raisin, Flax, and Chia Muffins -- Vegan, Sugar-free, dairy-free, egg-free


I was in the mood for some freshly baked muffins this morning. I didn't want anything sweet. I wanted something that would sit well in the tummy, and taste great with a cup of tea. These muffins fit the bill perfects. The raisins give a little sweetness, but the muffin itself has a yummy nutty and seedy taste to it. the texture is pleasing and moist, and the nutritional content is sky high. So far they've been given the thumbs up by a 1 year old, a 3 year old, and three adults.


ingredients:

1/4 cup extra virgin coconut oil
1 1/2 cups warm water
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tsp egg replacer + 1/2 cup water, combined

1 1/2 tsp sea salt
2 tsp ceylon cinnamon
2 tsp ground vanilla
a touch of black pepper

1/2 cup ground flax seed
1/4 cup whole chia seed
2 cups almond flour (JK gourmet)
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 cup kamut flour (finely ground kamut pastry flour for texture)

1/2 - 3/4 cup organic thompson raisins


directions:

preheat the oven to 345

1. pour the warm water over the coconut oil, allowing it to melt
2. add in the apple cider vinegar, sea sal,t and spices
3. when the water and coconut oil mixture has cooled down, stir in the egg replacer and water
4. add the flax seed and chia seed
5. stir in the almond flour
6. add the baking soda and stir well
7. fold in the kamut flour gently, stirring until just combined
8. add the raisins and fold in gently
9. scoop the thick batter into 24 prepared muffin cups
10. bake at 345 for 30 minutes




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