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Gluten Free Bread With Pumpkin Spice

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Hosting around the holidays can be a stressful time. Especially when you need to take peoples special dietary needs into consideration. That’s why I made this gluten free bread recipe.  Not only is it delicious and gluten free but is also dairy free! Try it at your next gathering.

Gluten Free Bread Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup real maple syrup
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
gluten free dairy free

Crumb Topping Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 2 tbsp coconut sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees, then begin making crumb topping first.
  2. In a small bowl, combine coconut flour, almond flour, coconut sugar, cinnamon, maple syrup, and coconut oil. Mix well and set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine coconut oil, maple syrup, coconut sugar, and pumpkin. Mix well.
  4. Next, add in the eggs and mix until incorporated.
  5. Add in the almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, pumpkin spice, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until no dry pockets remain.
  6. Pour into prepared pan and top with crumb topping.
  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes.
  8. ENJOY!!

Gluten free Vegan Fat Bombs

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I recently got inspired when I was in a little bakery and decided to come up with my very own recipe! These are Gluten free Vegan Chocolate Chip Coconut Fat Bombs!

Ingredients:

– 1 cup of gluten free oats
– 4 tbsp of almond butter (or nut butter of your choice)
– 1 tbsp agave
– 2 tbsp of coconut cream
– 1 tbsp of chia seeds
– 1 tbsp of hemp hearts
– 1/4 cup of vegan chocolate chips
– Coconut shreds
(I doubled the recipe and added measurements to the recipe as needed. Example: adding more almond butter so the consistency meets your needs)

Instructions:

– In a magic bullet grind up the oats so they become a flour texture
– Mix in almond butter, agave, coconut cream, chia/hemp seeds, and chocolate chips
– Use a blender and mix ingredients all together
– The texture and consistency should be thick enough to roll in a ball and not fall apart
– Roll batter into tiny balls (your choice of size) – Roll the balls into coconut shreds
– Put batch into the fridge for 45-60 minutes. The longer they are in the fridge the more they will stick together

Enjoy!!

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Curbing Cubicle Crash: 12 Healthy Snacks To Quell The Mid-Day ‘Hangry’ Attack

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12 healthy snacks to quell the mid-day ‘hangry' attack

Do you struggle with the 3 pm energy slump?  Find yourself thinking, should I have another cup of coffee…?  Wondering if there’s any birthday cake left in the staff room or where the darn change for the vending machine snacks…?

Research shows that eating a combination of complex fibre with protein and healthy fats every three or four hours, helps to;

  • Maintain normal blood sugar level
  • Give you an energy boost
  • Conquer tummy rumbles

Here are some well-balanced snacks that are fun, portable and will keep you satisfied until your next meal.

Let’s Get Snacking!

  1. Energy Bars

Energy bars are everywhere these days.  They are quick, no bake, easy to make ahead and can be left at room temperature.  Most recipes call for a combination of;

  • Ground nuts and seeds
  • Mixed with peanut or almond butter
  • your choice of cranberries or raisins

However, my favorite recipe switches out the nut butter for ground pitted dates.

For anther great date recipe, click here for, “Salted Cashew Butter & Dark Chocolate Stuffed Dates”.

2. Avocados

Avocados are ‘good for you’ fats.  They are nutrient dense and fibre rich.  Try an avocado in the half shell stuffed with lightly salted or spicy sunflower and pumpkin seeds.

3. Hummas To The Rescue

Hummus doesn’t have to be bland and boring anymore.  Think Mediterranean!  Try various recipes like sundried tomato and basil hummus for a taste of pow!  Spread on multi-grain or high fibre crackers.

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4. Kukoo For Cucumber

Try having thick slices of cucumber double as a sandwich with cheese, lean meat or peanut butter filling.

5. Who Loves Goat Cheese?

Goat cheese chunks rolled in ground nuts or granola are a perfect balance of creamy and crunchy.  Pop-in-the mouth kinda snack.

6.  I LOVE Goat Cheese!

Try rice crackers or thin wholegrain crisps, spread with goat cheese.  Then top it with raisins or better yet chopped dates.

7. Change It Up!

The traditional apple or banana slices with a nut butter always tastes great, but how about slices of fresh pear, pineapple chunks, or mango?

dates and nut butter
8. Take The Road Less Traveled

Pair up delicious dried fruits like chopped dates, figs, prunes or apricots with nut butter, or wait for it…hummus!

9. Go Greek

Top your low fat Greek yogurt with ground flax, hemp, or chia seeds.  Sprinkle with some gluten free oats or granola, and add berries of your choice.

10. Roasted Chick Peas

Another satisfying fibre and protein rich finger food is roasted chickpeas.  Add tons of flavour with some curry, paprika, garlic or chili powder…or for a touch of sweetness, while still warm toss with a half teaspoon of honey or pure maple syrup, and a dash of cinnamon.

11. Fresh Take On Veggies & Dip

Pair up various fresh cut veggie sticks, (or home baked veggie chips) with a protein dip made with light ricotta, basil, parsley, oregano and a touch of lemon juice.  Your taste buds will thank you!

12. Not Yer Granny’s Granola

Packed with healthy fats and loaded with nutrients, this is the perfect snack to power you through the rest of your day!

Yes, we’ve all been there.  Sometimes mornings are a rush, so don’t add more stress to your day.  Keep a stash of yummy, accessible snacks in your car, bag and desk.  That way you won’t be craving birthday cake at the office.

Plan for success.  Your daily energy requirements are important.