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.

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:)

Friday 20 April 2012

More Magic Muffins -- super yummy gluten free, sugar free goodies



I've been enjoying making muffins from ground up seeds. Today I decided to make muffins from ground up almonds too. I kept the date and sesame and lotsa vanilla. Yummy and breakfast friendly.




ingredients:

1/4 cup extra virgin coconut oil
2 cups water
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup flax meal
1/4 cup chia seeds
1/4 cup ground sesame seeds
1 tsp sea salt
1 tbsp ground vanilla bean

2 cups raw almonds
1 cup pitted honey dates
1/2 tsp baking soda

4 eggs


directions:

preheat the oven to 345

1. in a food processor, process the almonds to a fine grind
2. add the dates and process again
3. mix in the ground vanilla, sea salt, flax meal, ground chia seeds, ground sesame seeds, and baking soda
4. in a bowl, pour hot water over coconut oil to melt
5. add the apple cider vinegar
6. put the ground nut and date mixture into the hot water mixture and mix well
7. add the eggs, and mix well
8. scoop into 24 prepared muffin cups and bake at 345 for 35 minutes

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