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!

:)

Thursday, 29 March 2012

Apple Muffins -- gluten free, sugar free, great breakie treat





Breakfast, lunch, snack, whatever. My son just ate 2 and asked for a third. You get the picture. No, I don't starve him.




ingredients:

1/4 cup extra virgin coconut oil
1 cup hot water
1/2 cup dates
1 cup cool water
4 eggs

1/4 cup ground chia seeds
1/4 cup hemp protein powder
1/4 cup flax meal
1/2 cup shredded coconut

3/4 tsp sea salt
1 tsp ground vanilla bean
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ginger

2 cups almond flour
1/2 tsp baking soda

1 cup chopped apple


directions:

preheat the oven to 345

1. combine 1 cup hot water and dates and let sit for 10 minutes. Add coconut oil
2. puree using an immersion blender
3. add the cool water, and  add the eggs
4. add the chia seeds, hemp, flax meal, and shredded coconut
5. add the sea salt, vanilla bean, cinnamon, and ginger
6. add the almond flour and baking soda
7. add the chopped apple
8. scoop into 24 prepared muffin cups
9. bake at 345 for 35 minutes
10. cool in the muffin cups for at least 10 minutes, then remove to a cooling rack
11. store in an airtight container

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