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!

:)

Saturday, 7 January 2012

Cookies with Honey, Almond Flour, and Coconut





These are really good. You should make them. You should eat them. You should give them to all your friends. We went through 3/4 of the batch today. I watched them fly off the plate in less time than it takes to say JIMINY CRICKET.


ingredients:

1/4 cup extra virgin coconut oil
1/2 cup unpasteurized honey
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 eggs

1 cup flax meal
1/4 cup chia seeds
1 cup shredded coconut
1 tsp sea salt
2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp baking soda
2 cups almond flour


directions:

preheat oven to 345

1. combine the coconut oil, honey, and apple cider vinegar (if the coconut oil is solid, you can warm it gently to melt it)
2. add the eggs
3. add the flax meal, chia seeds, coconut, sea salt, vanilla, and cinnamon
4. add the baking soda
5. add the almond flour
6. once fully combine, drop spoonfuls on a lined baking sheet and flatten with a wet fork
7. bake at 345 for around 16 minutes or until the cookies are browned on the bottom
8. while they are baking, think of everyone you would have shared them with if you'd only had the chance ...

Makes 2 full trays of cookies.

Store in an airtight container when fully cooled.

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