Gluten Free Apple Flower Cinnamon Cupcakes

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Gluten Free Apple Flower Cinnamon Cupcakes
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Servings: 6 cupcakes
Preparation Time: 15 minutes

  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/4 cup raw honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons coconut milk*
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 red apple
  • 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil for cooking

Pre-heat oven to 400° F.

Blend butter, eggs, honey, vanilla extract and coconut milk. Add coconut flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon and whisk until the batter is smooth. Pour the batter into cupcake cups.

Slice the apple into quarters and remove the pips and core then slice each quarter into several thin slices. On a stovetop, cook the apple slices in a sauce pan on medium-high heat with a little bit of coconut oil (1/2 tablespoon or more, if needed) for 30 seconds on each side until apples become flexible but not soft. Remove from pan to a plate covered with a paper towel and allow to cool. Then gently press the apple slices into the cupcake batter on top of each cupcake with the peeled edge visible on the top. Start on the outside and work your way inwards to produce a rose effect.

Bake 20-25 minutes until cooked through.

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

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Gluten Free Cheese, Chive and Onion Muffins

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Gluten Free Cheese, Chive and Onion Muffins
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Servings: 6 muffins
Preparation Time: 15 minutes

  • 4 eggs
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup coconut flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
  • 3-4 spring onions, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Preheat oven to 400° F.

Mix eggs, butter, water and salt and combine well. Add coconut flour and baking soda and blend until smooth with no lumps. Add the parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, chives and spring onions and mix well. Add pepper to taste.

Line a muffin tin with muffin cups and spoon the mixture into them. Sprinkle on some grated cheese, if desired. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden and toothpick comes out clean.

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Gluten Free Mozzarella Stuffed Breadsticks

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Gluten Free Mozzarella Stuffed Breadsticks
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Servings: 8
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

  • 1/2 cup coconut flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon psyllium husk powder
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 8  6″ long strips mozzarella cheese

Pre-heat oven to 400° F.

Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl, combine well. Add butter and eggs, mix thoroughly until the mixture looks like breadcrumbs.

Boil water and add to the mixture a bit at a time, stirring thoroughly until you have a dough.

Cut the dough into eight pieces. Take each piece and roll into a ball. Place this on a strip of parchment paper. Place another strip of parchment paper over the dough ball and roll out each one into a rectangle about 8 x 4 inches. Place a mozzarella cheese strip in the center of the rolled dough and cover it with the dough like a parcel wrapping. Make sure all the edges are sealed.

Place the breadsticks on a parchment paper lined baking tray. Bake for 20 minutes, turning over after 10 minutes.

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Gluten Free Triple Berry Crisp

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Gluten Free Triple Berry Crisp
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Servings: 8
Preparation Time: 35 minutes

  • 1 cup fresh blackberries
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple, chopped
  • 1 cup almond flour*
  • 1/3 cup coconut flour
  • 1/3 cup arrowroot starch
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon raw honey
  • 1/2 cup palm shortening

Combine berries and pineapple in a baking dish.

In a bowl, mix together almond flour, coconut flour, arrowroot starch, cinnamon, ginger and baking soda. Cut in honey and palm shortening until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle crumbs over berries.

Bake at 350° for about 30 minutes or until crumbs start to brown.

Serve with fresh coconut whipped cream, if desired.

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

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GAPS Approved Raspberry Crumble Bread

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GAPS Approved Raspberry Crumble Bread
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Servings: 12
Preparation Time: 1 hour

Raspberry Bread:

Crumble:

Preheat the oven to 350° F.

Grease a bread loaf pan.

In a small bowl combine coconut flour, baking soda, and salt.

In a large bowl, whisk eggs, coconut oil, honey, mashed banana, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, orange essential oil, and apple cider vinegar until well combined.

Pour dry ingredients into bowl of wet ingredients and mix well. Continue to whisk until the mixture begins to thicken. Fold in raspberries. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

Combine crumble topping ingredients in a small bowl and mix with your hands to form a crumb. Sprinkle over bread evenly.

Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.

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

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Grain Free Coconut Cinnamon Bread

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Grain Free Coconut Cinnamon Bread
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Servings: 10
Preparation Time: 12 minutes

  • 1/2 cup coconut flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 3 pastured eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 1/3 cup pure sour cream or coconut milk*
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons water

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Oil loaf pan and line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper. Mix dry ingredients with whisk until well blended. Add remaining ingredients and combine well. Taste for sweetness and adjust if needed. Let stand 3 minutes and then blend again.

Spread batter into prepared 8″ x 2″ x 2 1/2″ loaf pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack.

Enjoy sliced and warm with grass-fed butter or coconut oil. Keep stored in refrigerator.

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

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Gluten Free Chicken Spinach Bundles

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Gluten Free Chicken Spinach Bundles
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Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Crust:

  • 1 cup gluten-free flour blend*
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup palm shortening
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk**

Filling:

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1 cup chicken, cooked and shredded
  • 1 teaspoon basil or Italian seasonings
  • 1 cup cheese, shredded

In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in palm shortening until mix is crumbly. Slowly add in milk until dough ball forms. Add more milk if dough is too dry – it should form together easily. Divide dough into four pieces. Roll each piece out into a thin rectangle.

Meanwhile, sauté spinach in coconut oil with garlic over medium heat until soft. Add in chicken and seasonings. Add 1/4 of the filling mixture into the middle of a dough circle. Top with 1/4 cup shredded cheese. Carefully fold crust around filling and seal edges (use water to help if necessary). Repeat with remaining dough and filling.

Bake on a greased baking sheet at 375° F for about 15 minutes.

*Gluten Free Flour Mix:

Makes 3 cups

Mix all ingredients together and use as directed.

**Homemade Coconut Milk

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

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Gluten Free Coconut Carrot Cake

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Gluten Free Coconut Carrot Cake
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Servings: 12
Preparation Time: 60 minutes

Carrot Cake:

  • 1/3 cup palm shortening, grass-fed butter or ghee
  • 1/4 cup applesauce
  • 1/2 cup raw honey
  • 1/2 cup whole sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 1/2 cups gluten free flour blend*
  • 1 cup coconut milk**
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup carrots, finely shredded
  • 2 oranges, juice and zest
  • 1 cup pecans, finely chopped

Frosting:

In a mixing bowl, combine palm shortening, applesauce, honey and sugar until smooth. Add in eggs, one at time and beat until smooth. Add in cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, baking powder and flour. Pour in milk and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for about 3 minutes.

Fold in carrots, orange juice and zest and pecans. Pour into greased cake pans.

Bake at 325° F for about 25-35 minutes or until cooked through and slightly brown.

Remove from oven and let cool completely on wire racks.

Meanwhile, beat together palm shortening, cream cheese and vanilla for frosting over medium speed. Slowly add in sugar and beat until smooth.

Place bottom layer of cake on serving dish. Spread a layer of frosting over cake and sprinkle with crushed coconut chips. Repeat with remaining layers.

*Gluten Free Flour Mix:

Makes 3 cups

Mix all ingredients together and use as directed.

**Homemade Coconut Milk

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

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