Gluten Free Flour-Blend Sweet or Savory Scones

Gluten Free Flour-Blend Sweet or Savory Scones
Gluten Free Flour-Blend Sweet or Savory Scones
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Servings: 8-12
Preparation Time: 50 minutes

Scones

  • 1/2 cup coconut flour
  • 1/2 cup tapioca flour
  • 1 cup cashew meal or *almond flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup melted ghee, or butter, or coconut oil
  • 6 free-range eggs

Optional mix-in ideas

Some other flavor ideas

  • Cinnamon raisin
  • Lemon zest & poppy seed
  • Cranberry orange
  • Strawberry almond
  • Cherry & chocolate chip
  • Jalapeno cheddar
  • Pesto parmesan
  • Fig and rosemary
  • Blueberry
  • Ginger lemon
  • Raspberry
  • Apple cinnamon
  • Hazelnut chocolate
  • Maple walnut
  • Sausage & red pepper
  • Sundried tomato & garlic
  • Carrot, cinnamon, & raisin
  • Rhubarb and vanilla

Optional icing for sweet scones

In a bowl, simply stir together:

*You can grind your own almond flour by placing whole almonds in a blender/food processor and blending until you get a fine meal.

This recipe can be made into any flavor you desire: sweet or savory.

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Mix all of the basic ingredients with an electric mixer. Then add in any mix-ins you desire.

Spread the batter into a greased 9-inch pie plate and smooth the top. It will be thick.

Bake for 35 minutes or until browned. Check with a toothpick.

Cool slightly before serving. Spread with optional icing.

Store covered in the fridge.

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Gluten Free Coconut Curry Turkey Meatballs

Gluten Free Coconut Curry Turkey Meatballs
Gluten Free Coconut Curry Turkey Meatballs
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Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 30 minutes

In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, almond flour, coconut flour and egg. Mix until well blended and form into 1″ meatballs.

Place meatballs on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Bake at 375° F for about 20 minutes or until cooked through.

Meanwhile, heat coconut oil in a large skillet. Add garlic and onions and sauté until soft. Add in coconut milk, curry, salt and pepper. Cook over low-medium heat for about 10 minutes. Add meatballs to curry sauce and top with cilantro.

Homemade Coconut Milk:

*For the freshest coconut milk make homemade coconut milk. (See video at this link.)

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No Bake Gluten-free Peanut Butter Coconut Balls

No Bake Gluten-free Peanut Butter Coconut Balls
No Bake Gluten-free Peanut Butter Coconut Balls
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Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Combine coconut oil, peanut butter, maple syrup, and flour. Allow to firm by cooling in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes.

Roll mixture into about one tablespoon balls, and then roll the balls in the coconut flakes.

Allow to firm up in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes. Stores well in the refrigerator.

*Gluten Free Flour Mix:

Makes 3 cups

Mix all ingredients together and use as directed.

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Gluten Free Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

Gluten Free Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
Gluten Free Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Servings: 12- 15 cookies
Preparation Time: 10-15 minutes

Preheat oven to 375° F.

Combine the coconut oil, sugar, vanilla, eggs and salt in one bowl. Add coconut flour, shredded coconut and chocolate chips, mix together.

Make small cookie balls and place on parchment lined baking sheet.

Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until cookies start to brown.

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Gluten Free Winter-Thyme Satisfying Soup

Gluten Free Winter-Thyme Satisfying Soup
Gluten Free Winter-Thyme Satisfying Soup
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Servings: 10-12
Preparation Time: Approximately 1 hour

  • 5-7 cups hard winter squash – precooked in oven, scooped from skin, well blended
  • 2 cups purified water
  • 1/2 cup coconut flour
  • 2 onions, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons grass-fed butter
  • 2 teaspoons thyme
  • 2 teaspoons ginger (ground, grated, diced, or juiced)
  • 2 cups coconut cream concentrate or organic 1/2 & 1/2 or heavy cream from grass-fed cows may be substituted
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 2-3 tablespoons salt
  • 1/4 cup organic fermented soy sauce
  • organic cheddar cheese from grass-fed cows, optional

Place squash in a large pot and set aside.

Whisk together coconut flour and the 2 cups of water; set aside.

Sauté the diced onions with the thyme and ginger in the oils until clear and tender. Cool slightly.

Combine the coconut cream concentrate, black pepper, salt, and fermented soy sauce with the squash, onions, and flour/water mix in the pot.

Heat to just under a boil and simmer 20 minutes.

Add coconut cream concentrate and optional cheese.

Bring back to serving temperature.

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Gluten Free Coconut Flour Brownies

Gluten Free Coconut Flour Brownies
Gluten Free Coconut Flour Brownies
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Servings: 16
Preparation Time: 5-10 minutes

Preheat oven to 300° F and grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.

Whisk together liquid ingredients and cocoa powder. Add in coconut flour, flax meal, and baking soda. Whisk until well combined. Stir in half the chocolate chips and pour batter into prepared pan.

Sprinkle top with remaining chocolate chips and chopped nuts.

Bake for 35 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.

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Gluten Free Biscuits – Plain or Garlic

Gluten Free Biscuits - Plain or Garlic
Gluten Free Biscuits – Plain or Garlic
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Servings: 12
Preparation Time: 20-30 minutes

  • 8 tablespoons coconut flour
  • 4 tablespoons flax meal
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2-3 teaspoons garlic powder, optional
  • 4 teaspoons coconut oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 4 tablespoons greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1/2 cup – 1 cup water

Preheat oven to 350° F.

In a mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients. Melt coconut oil then add to dry ingredients. Mix well.

Next combine eggs, greek yogurt or sour cream and add to dry ingredients. Mix well. Add water a small amount at a time until you get a muffin batter consistency.

Grease a 12 cup muffin pan with coconut oil and divide batter evenly among the cups.

Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a biscuit comes out clean and the tops are lightly browned.

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Gluten Free Lemon Blueberry Scones

Gluten Free Lemon Blueberry Scones
Gluten Free Lemon Blueberry Scones
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Servings: 8
Preparation Time: 35 minutes

Scones:

Lavender Glaze:

Make Your Own Almond Flour:

*You can grind your own almond flour by placing whole almonds in a blender/food processor and blending until you get a fine meal.

Make Your Own Coconut Milk:

**For the freshest coconut milk make homemade coconut milk. (See video at this link.)

In a small bowl, combine flax seed and warm water. Let rest about 5 minutes then stir gently.

In large mixing bowl, combine almond flour, arrowroot starch, coconut flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt. Cut in shortening and honey until you get pea-sized crumbles. Slowly add in flax seed mixture, lemon zest/juice and coconut milk until dough forms. If dough is too dry, add a little more milk – 1 teaspoon at a time. Fold in blueberries.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pat dough into a large circle on baking sheet about 1 inch thick – cut into triangles. Bake at 375° F for about 20-25 minutes or until cooked through and slightly brown. Remove from oven and let cool about 15 minutes to allow the scones to finish setting.

Meanwhile, combine glaze ingredients in a small blender or mixing bowl with whisk. Blend or whisk until smooth. Drizzle over cooled scones and serve.

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