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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.

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Many thanks, and come back often. I'm really glad you are here!

:)

Monday, 13 January 2014

Simple Vegan Cookies -- nut free, and sweetened only with coconut nectar/sugar










ingredients:

1/2 cup coconut oil --  a little melted
1/2 cup coconut nectar
1/4 cup coconut sugar
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 tbsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp ground vanilla bean
1 tsp ceylon cinnamon


1/2 tsp baking soda
2 cups spelt flour


directions:

1. combine ingredients in the order listed

3. roll out dough in two parts on lined baking sheets -- I cover the dough with a piece of parchment when rolling because it's a little sticky
4. score into squares
5. bake at 345 for 12 minutes


I rolled out in two parts directly onto lined baking sheets and just scored it with a butter knife before baking into squares, which I  then broke along the score marks after baking.

Simple!!
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2 comments:

Geneviève said...

My family was the lucky recipient of some of these amazing cookies. So delicious, with the perfect amount of salt! I had to com and get the recipe! Thank you for the yumminess!

16 January 2014 at 15:57
stacey said...

Sooooo glad you like them! They are so simple and quick to make, and my boys both love 'em. You are welcome any time!

16 January 2014 at 17:19

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