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, 21 January 2012

Crazy Energy Cookies -- peanut butter, hemp flour, seeds, and craziness





By now you probably have cottoned on to the fact that we like cookies. Part of it is that I provide cookies for my son's preschool. The other part is they make a handy quick snack. At least these ones do. Full of seeds and stuff like that, these are a gluten free, high energy belly filler that will recharge waning fuel supplies, won't elevate bloodsugar, and will taste good.

My son and I created these together, and I have to say all the truly good ideas in this recipe are his.


ingredients:

1/2 cup unpasteurized honey
1 cup smooth organic peanut butter
1/4 cup extra virgin coconut oil
1/4 cup water
2 eggs

1/2 tsp sea salt
2 tsp ground vanilla bean
2 tsp ceylon cinnamon

1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup pumpkin seeds
1/4 chia seeds
1 cup flax meal
1/2 cup hemp flour

1/2 tsp baking soda


directions:

preheat the oven to 345

1. lightly warm and combine the peanut butter, honey, coconut oil, and water.
2. add the eggs, sea salt, vanilla, and cinnamon
3. add the coconut, flax meal, chia seeds, and hemp flour
4. add the baking soda
5. stir in the sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds
6. drop by spoonful onto a prepared baking sheet, and flatten and shape with a wet fork
7. bake at 345 for about 13-14 minutes
8. store in an airtight container when cool

makes about 4 dozen

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

These look like they have sesame seeds...? And did u toast the seeds before u used them?
M

stacey said...

Those are actually the unground chia seeds. However, when using sesame seeds, it IS often nice to toast before using ... :)

Anonymous said...

These are yummo!!! Yes, realized that they werenchia seeds when i bought a package...oops!
Ps ..coulndt find hemp flour anywhere...
M

stacey said...

Can you find 'hemp protein powder'? Glad you enjoyed them!!

stacey said...

If you like these, I would also recommend either the almond butter and honey or the peanut butter and honey. :)

Anonymous said...

Already on the list!!


Btw..do i. Have your right email? Can u send one to me? Tried but nothing.
M