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!

:)

Friday, 16 December 2016

Nutty Breakfast Cookies

  • Cookies for breakfast? The point is, you could eat these for breakfast. And since a lot of people still insist on saying breakfast is the most important meal of the day, then maybe these are on point. I prefer them as an after school snack. Because these little fuckers are full of nuts. So not for school. NOT for school. Almond flour! Peanut Butter! Man, they are rich. And taste great. And not too sweet. You know what? They ARE perfect for breakfast. Go ahead, and indulge. Now I really want a cookie.




  • equipment needed:

  • mixing bowl
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • kettle
  • spoon for stirring
  • whisk
  • baking sheets with silicone mats or baking parchment
  • oven


ingredients:

a) wet ingredients
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
    • 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter (all natural please -- I used the organic smooth one from bulk barn)
    • 1/2 cup coconut nectar (or sub in another liquid sweeter if you prefer -- maple syrup/honey etc)
      • 1 tsp vanilla extract


      • -------
      • b) dry ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups oat bran
  • 1 1/2 cups almond flour
  • 1/2 tsp ground vanilla bean
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt salt


    • ------------------
  • c) stir-ins
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup hemp hearts
  • 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
  • 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (fair trade please)
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut


 directions:

 preheat oven to 345

1. combine wet ingredients (part a) and mix well, whisking, let cool a little
2. stir in the oat bran, almond flour, vanilla bean, baking soda and sea salt (part b)
3. stir in the stir-ins (part c)
4. scoop 12 per baking sheet (lined with silicone), and flatten and shape a little with your hands or a fork
5.  bake at 345 for 20 to 25 minutes
6. cool and remove from baking sheet
7. makes 24 large cookies. Store in the fridge in an airtight container

get creative! sub in dried cranberries for raisins! throw in walnuts instead of pumpkin seeds! there is no wrong when it comes to these awesome cookies!
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