chocolate chip almond butter bars

This is basically my brownie recipe minus the cocoa powder. I have been using this for "special occasion" treats and my family loves them. They are grain and dairy free and they could be a GAPS friendly snack if honey is used instead of maple syrup and if you leave out the chocolate.

1 jar of creamy, roasted, and salted almond butter(peanut butter could be used instead)
3 eggs
1 1/4 cup of maple syrup(honey or any liquid sweetener could be substituted)
2 tsp vanilla
1 bag dark chocolate chips
Put all ingredients in a large bowl except for the chips.
Mix w/ a hand mixer until smooth.
Fold chips into batter.
Scrape batter into a 13x9 baking dish.
Bake at 325 degrees for 30-40 minutes(I like my softer so I let them go for 30 minutes)

grain free granola bars

This is a great snack for kids(and anyone). Its high in fat and will keep them satisfied for a while.

2 1/4 cups of nuts(I like macademia and walnuts)
2 1/4 cups of sunflower and pumpkin seeds(You could use just 1 type or both in any ratio that
adds up to 2 1/4 cups)
1 cup of shredded coconut
1/4 cup melted coconut oil or butter(I use coconut oil esp. in winter because its a great immune
supporter)
1/3-1/2 cup of honey or maple syrup
1 cup dried fruit(optional)
1/4 cup ground flax seeds
1/4 tsp sea salt
1 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp vanilla
-in a food processor, grind 1 1/4 cups of nuts, 1 cup of the seeds, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla-
do not over process or you will have nut butter-
-in a large mixing bowl, mix the rest of the ingredients w/ your ground nut and seed
mixture
-add the melted oil and the sweetener-mix well
-in a greased large baking dish, pour mixture and spread evenly
-bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until browned
-remove from oven and cool for about 20 minutes
-cut into bars in baking pan and let them completely cool before removing
ENJOY!!!
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choocolate chocolate chip cookies

These are well, chocolatey!(is that even a word??)
-preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a cookie sheet w/ parchment paper
2.5 cups of almond flour(trader joes almond meal is what I use)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 cup cocoa
1/2 cup melted fat(butter or coconut oil or mixture of both)
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon(optional- cinnamon brings out the chocolate flavor)
1/2 cup chocolate chips(I use grain sweetened ones-rice syrup)
-combine dry ingredients in medium bowl
-pour the melted fat into dry bowl along w/ sweetener and vanilla
-mix until combined
-chill for at least 10 minutes
-stir in choc. chips
-make tsp. sized balls and place on parchment lined cookie sheet(about 16)
-space them evenly and flatten into a cookie shape
-bake in a 350 degree oven for 7-9 minutes(the longer you cook them the
more crisp they will be)
-cool on a cooling rack

stuffed dates

Simple, simple, simple!! This is a great snack.
dried dated
nuts(any kind you have) coarsely chopped
shredded coconut
seeds(pumpkin or sunflower or both)
-for 4 dates you will need about 1 tsp coconut, 1 tsp nuts, and 1 tsp seeds
-make a lengthwise slit in the dates and remove the pit
-place a little less then a tsp of mixture(coconut, nuts and seed) into the date
-close date around the filling and form into a log or a ball
This is not a complex recipe. In fact I use really whatever I have and I am in the mood for. If I have lots of seeds I my use only seeds and coconut. Maybe I do not feel like coconut- so I leave it out. I have put almond butter in the dates and rolled them in shredded coconut.
-This really is a reminder to be creative and do not forget about the simple recipes!!

cinnamon-vanilla cookies

These are so satisfying!!! The buttery, cinnamon, vanilla, soft inside crisp outside.....YUM!!


2.5 cups of almond flour(I use Trader Joes almond meal)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tbsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup butter-melted(you could use melted coconut oil or 1/2 butter 1/2 coconut oil)
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup

-combine dry ingredients in a small bowl
-in a small saucepan-melt butter and honey over low heat-add vanilla
-pour liquid into the dry and mix well
-chill mixture for 15 minutes
-make balls using a tsp. and place about 16 on a parchment lined cookie sheet
-flatten cookies w/ your hand
-cook in 350 degree oven for 7-8 minutes

I have left them in for double the time by accident and they still tasted great. A little crisp but
still great!

chocolate biscotti

I got this idea from elenaspantry.com. She has a great gluten free recipe cite. Of course I changed the recipe just a bit and I know you will like them.
2 1/4 cups almond flour
2 tbsp arrowroot powder
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon(enhances the chocolate flavor)
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup liquid sweetener(agave, maple syrup, or honey)
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup chocolate chips

-pulse all of the ingredients in a food processor except for the chips and the sweetener
-pulse in sweetener until dough forms a ball
-remove dough and work the chips in by hand
-divide the dough into 2 equal balls
-form 2 logs on a parchment lined baking sheet(logs are roughly 2"x 10" and 1" high)
-bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes
-remove from oven and cool for 1 hour
-cut logs into 1/2" pieces, on the diagonal and place bake on baking sheet
-bake for 15 more minutes at 300 degrees
-cool and enjoy w/ coffee or milk.

raw chocolate brownies

These are really great!! You can spread on a dish or a pyrex glass container or you can roll them into truffles.
1.5 cups raw walnuts
2/3 cup raw cocoa or unsweetened cocoa powder
12 dates soaked in warm water until soft
1/4 cup shredded coconut
1 tsp vanilla
2 tsp raw honey or more to taste
water if needed to thin batter a little
In a food processor, blend walnuts until very finely chopped. Add dates, vanilla, coconut, cocoa, and honey. Pulse until a fairly smooth mixture forms. If batter is too thick, then add water by the teaspoon until all is mixed well. Enjoy as truffles or as brownies.
-truffles: using a tsp., make balls and refrigerate to harden. You can roll in finely chopped nuts, coconut or cocoa. You also can eat as is!!!
-brownies: spread mixture on a parchment lined plate or pyrex container. Refrigerate until cold and hardened a bit. Remove the parchment paper and cut brownies into any shape you like.

cauliflower pizza crust

I haven't tried this recipe yet put it looked great and I love morphing cauli into "mashed potatoes", rice and tatter tots. Why not pizza?
Preheat oven to 450 degrees
1 cup of riced cauliflower(a ricer can be bought at any home store- they are used to make mashed potatoes-if you dont have one then just process cauli in a food processor)
1 egg
1 cup organic mozzarella cheese shredded
3 tsp Italian seasoning
-line a cookie sheet w/parchment paper
-combine all ingredients and spread thin and into a circle
-bake 12-15 minutes
-remove pan and add sauce and toppings
-put back into the oven under the broiler until cheese melts and/or the toppings are heated through
--I got this recipe from primalbody-primalmind.com!!!

spinach kuku

This is my version of a Persian egg omelet. The eggs are more of a binder than a main ingredient. This can be used as a bread sub(green bread)
4 eggs
1 10 oz box of thawed chopped spinach(all excess water squeezed out)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp allspice(you can sub 1/2 tsp of ground nutmeg)
1-2 cloves of crushed, chopped garlic
preheat oven to 350 degrees
-scramble eggs in medium sized bowl
-mix in salt, pepper, allspice, and garlic
-break apart spinach and mix into eggs
note: the mixture should be very thick and well, green!
-grease a round pie plate or a square pyrex baking dish(w/ butter or coconut oil) Or do as I do, place a piece of unbleached parchment paper on a cookie sheet and spread mixture into either an 8" circle or an 8" square(there is no sticking w/ this method and the kuku cooks faster.
-cook for 20-30 minutes- you want the kuku to be firm.
serving suggestions:
-put kuku on serving platter(either square or round- depending on the shape of your kuku) Mix up a handful of cilantro or parsley or any herbs you like. Drizzle w/ cold pressed, unfiltered extra virgin olive oil, the juice of 1 lemon or lime, 1 chopped tomato, thinly sliced red onion, salt and pepper and optional(not for me-I love raw garlic!!) chopped clove of garlic. Place this delightful salad over your kuku and cut into wedges!
-use as a pizza crust- Cook your kuku according to the parchment paper method. Spread it real thin and cook until firm. Take out of oven and put on your favorite pizza toppings. Put back into oven under broiler until cheese melts and/or toppings are heated through!
-my favorite way to eat kuku-cold w/ a squeeze of lime juice!

coconut flour bread

This is the basic recipe for the coconut flour bread. You can turn this recipe into so many other creations. Leave out the honey if you are sugar free
6 eggs
1/2 cup butter, coconut oil, or ghee-melted
1/2 tsp salt
2 TBS honey
3/4 cup coconut flour
Beat the eggs and add the dry ingredients. Add the melted butter and honey(if using raw honey
you will need to melt it w/ the fat-its very thick and sometimes hard) and mix well-pour in a loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
This is a basic recipe. You can go sweet w/ the toppings or savory.
** delicious toasted, w/ butter and raw honey or all fruit spread
** cream cheese and tomatoes
**dry in a 150-200 degree oven- and use as a cracker
**use as a base for pizza

coconut flour parmesan bread

This is such a delicious creation and a great stand in for regular bread.
6 eggs
1/2 cup plus 2 TBS butter, coconut oil, or ghee-melted
3/4 cup coconut flour
1/2 cup grated parm cheese
1/2 tsp each- onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper
Beat eggs and add all dry ingredients in w/ them-mix. Add the melted butter and pour in a loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
** I love to slice the bread thin and toast. Then I spread lots of raw butter on them!!
This is grain free and low carb

nut butter brownies

These are truly delish!! I got the idea from elanaspantry.com and changed it a little to make it my own.
1 jar smooth and roasted nut butter(I used almond butter but you could use peanut butter)
3 eggs(room temperature)
1 1/4 cups of honey
1 tbsp vanilla
1/2 cup of unsweetened coco powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
opptional-1 bar of dark chocolate chopped or broken into chunks
In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs until pale yellow.Now add jar of nut butter and blend until smooth. Add the honey and vanilla, blend. Last blend in the coco, BS, and salt.(fold in the chocolate if using)
Bake in a 9 x 13 pyrex dish at 325 degrees for 35-40 minutes.

almond flour bluberry muffins

2 cups almond flour
1/4 cup coconut oil, ghee, or butter
3 eggs
1/4 cup of milk, cream, kefir, yogurt, buttermilk or coconut milk
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
3/4 cup blueberries(frozen is fine)
6 tbsp honey
Melt fat and put aside. Mix salt w/ almond flour. Beat the eggs in a separate bowl and add the vanilla. Mix the egg mixture into the flour and blend together. Now add the fat and mix well. Then fold in the berries.
I use a silicone muffin mold- I fill each mold 3/4 full w/ batter. I bake at 350 for 25 minutes. I do check after 20 min. w/ a toothpick. Insert the toothpick and gently pull out. If there is bater on the pick cook another 5 minutes.
This recipe makes about 10 muffins.
Serve as is or w/ butter!!!

almond flour bread

This is a GAPS(gut and psychology syndrome-by Dr. Natasha McBride-Campell)recipe. I have made many different things using the basic recipe.
2 cups almond flour(also called almond meal)
2 eggs
1/4 cup fat(butter, ghee, or coconut oil)
1/2 tsp sea salt
Combine all ingredients and put into a pyrex dish(greased) or a silicone cake mold(this is what I use-an 8 inch one--no need to grease)Bake at 300 degrees F for 50-60 minutes. We like butter and blueberry jam on it.

grain free "cereal"

This is a great "cereal" that I make and keep in my fridge for a quick breakfast or snack.
Its made w/ shredded, dried coconut, soaked and dehydrated nuts and seeds, dried fruits and cinnamon.
1/2 cup each: pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds
1/2 cup each:macademia nuts,brazil nuts and almonds(you can use any combo of nuts that you like)
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup dried fruit(I use prunes, apricots, figs and raisins)
1-2 tsp cinnamon
Either coarsely chop the nuts, seeds, and fruit w/ a knife or in batches, chop the seeds, then the nuts, then the fruit in the food processor. Use the pulse on the processor so you can control the size of the ingredients.
Put all the chopped ingredients into a glass storage container and mix in the cinnamon. Store in the frigde and serve w/ yogurt, kefir, milk or just eat it plain. You could add sweetener if you wanted, too.

blueberry coconut flour muffins

6 eggs
4 tbsp melted fat(butter or coconut oil)
4 tbsp milk(coconut milk, yogurt, kefir or any other milk)
6 tbsp honey, maple syrup, or agave syrup
1tsp vanilla
1/2 cup coconut flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 to 3/4 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries
Sift together dry ingredients into bowl. In another bowl combine honey, eggs, milk and vanilla. Stir the wet into the dry and stir in fat. Fold in the berries.
Preheat oven to 400F
Use a 12 cup silicone muffin tray or line a 12 cup muffin tin w/ paper liners.
Fill trays 3/4 full w/ batter and bake for 17-20 minutes
serve w/ butter or just eat plain!

spiced coconut flour muffins

6 eggs
4 tbsp melted fat(butter or coconut oil)
6 tbsp honey, maple syrup, or agave syrup
4 tbsp milk(coconut milk, yogurt, kefir or any other type of milk)
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup coconut flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp cocoa powder(unsweetened)
1/2 tsp nutmeg
Sift the flour, spices, baking powder, salt and cocoa powder into a bowl. In another bowl whisk the eggs, milk, and honey. Combine the wet into the dry and stir in fat.
Preheat oven to 400F
use a silicone muffin tray(no need to use liners) or a muffin tin w/ paper liners for 12 muffins
Fill muffin trays 3/4 full w/ batter. Bake for 17-20 minutes.
eat plain, w/ lots of butter, or w/ my cream cheese frosting
1 bar of cream cheese
1/4-1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
sweetener(raw honey, maple syrup, agave syrup or stevia)my kids are use to things not too sweet so I use maybe 2 tbsp. You can use as much as your family likes!
blend all ingredients together and frost your muffins.

coconut flour pancakes

2 eggs
2 tbsp melted fat(butter or coconut oil)
2 tbsp milk(coconut milk, kefir, buttermilk, yogurt, or any other milk)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp coconut flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/4-1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp baking powder
Beat eggs, milk, and vanilla in bowl. In another bowl: sift coconut flour, salt, cinnamon, and baking powder. Add wet to dry and stir together. Stir in fat. Cook in a well oiled skillet over medium low- medium heat. Serve w/ raw honey, all fruit jam, maple syrup or my kids favorite: 1 raw egg yolk, a little cinnamon, and 1 tsp raw honey(mixed together)
variations:leave out cinnamon
use any extract flavor that you like
stir into batter blueberries, banana, strawberries, nuts, seeds etc...