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!

:)

Wednesday 25 January 2012

Muffins for my son: Magpie Muffins -- full of treasures

Okay you know the drill -- gluten free, grain free, sugar free, dairy free, high in energy, high in protein, awesomely good for you, and of course yummy.





Safe to say, things got a little silly. How else to explain the combination of peanut butter, shredded coconut, dates, pecans, carrot, and sunflower seeds? The results are great, hinting at chocolate despite its absence, and are sweet despite containing no other sweeteners than the date. An energy powerhouse, and very kid friendly.


ingredients:

1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup evco
1 1/2 cup hot water
2 eggs
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1/2  tsp sea salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla

1/4 cup chia seeds
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup almond flour
1/2 cup hemp flour
1/2 tsp baking soda


1 large carrot grated (1 cup)
1 cup dates chopped
1 cup pecans chopped
1 cup sunflower seeds



directions:

preheat the oven to 345

1. combine the peanut butter, coconut oil, and water
2. add the apple cider vinegar
3. add the hemp flour and the coconut
4. add the eggs
5. add the baking soda and almond flour
6. add the carrot, dates, pecans, and sunflower seeds
7. scoop into prepared muffin cups
8. bake at 345 for 30 minutes

makes 24 muffins

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