Posts Tagged "gluten free"

Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars

Posted by on Jun 2, 2010 in Recipes, Sweets | 1 comment

Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars

2 cups puffed, brown rice cereal, crushed 1 & 1/2 cups (1 full 16 oz jar) natural, crunchy peanut butter (or other nut/seed butter – see notes below) 2 cups organic powdered sugar 1/2 cup, plus 2 TBSP butter, or coconut oil, melted 1 tsp vanilla heaping 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips Coat a 9X13 baking pan with coconut oil or butter. Combine crushed cereal, peanut butter, powdered sugar, 1/2 cup melted butter, and vanilla in a large bowl. Press mixture into baking pan. Melt the chocolate chips with remaining 2 TBSP butter and stir to combine. Spread chocolate mixture over the peanut...

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Cottage Cheese & Apple Butter Sandwich

Posted by on Jun 1, 2010 in Recipes, Sandwiches, Sandwiches | 0 comments

Cottage Cheese & Apple Butter Sandwich

cottage cheese apple butter cinnamon thinly sliced apples (optional) ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: This is my son’s favorite lunchbox sandwich. Sometimes I add a layer of thinly sliced apple in addition to the apple butter. For more ideas on ways to enjoy cottage cheese click HERE  For those with various food restrictions, this recipe falls into the following categories: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Egg Free, Nut Free, Sugar Free, Grain Free, Vegan, Raw If you’re eating gluten free, be sure to use a certified gluten...

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Smokey Tempeh Chili

Posted by on May 31, 2010 in Kidney, Pinto, Recipes, Stews, Chilis, Curries | 0 comments

Smokey Tempeh Chili

2 TBSP coconut oil, butter, or ghee 2 stalks celery, chopped 1/2 large onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 8 oz soy tempeh, chopped well (1 package) 1 TBSP chili powder 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 13 oz can peeled, ground or crushed tomatoes 1 bay leaf 2 tsps natural sugar (or 4 drops liquid stevia) 2 TBSP brown rice vinegar 2 TBSP tomato paste 1 tsp pure salt 1 can (14 & 1/2 oz) chili beans (pinto, kidney, black, or a combination) 1/4 tsp liquid smoke Crumble or chop the tempeh. In a large, heavy based saucepan, heat the oil and on low and saute the celery, onions and...

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Cottage Cheese, Apple & Cinnamon

Posted by on May 31, 2010 in Breakfast, Fast & Easy, Photo Slide Show, Recipes, Snacks and Light Meals | 0 comments

Cottage Cheese, Apple & Cinnamon

cottage cheese chopped apple (or pear) cinnamon This is a delicious, protein packed snack or light lunch.  For those avoiding certain foods, this recipe falls into the following categories: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Egg Free, Nut Free, Sugar Free, Grain Free, Vegan, Raw ________________________________________________________________________ Here are other cottage cheese combinations we like: COTTAGE CHEESE AND………. ~ fresh sliced peaches w/ sprinkle of cinnamon ~ cantaloupe (cut in half, scoop out seeds, and fill w/ cottage cheese) ~ plain yogurt (equal portions of each...

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Carrot Cake Bread

Posted by on May 31, 2010 in Baked Goods, Quick Breads, Recipes | 0 comments

Carrot Cake Bread

3/4 cup loosely packed, shredded carrot 8 eggs 1/2 cup coconut oil or butter, melted 1/2 cup natural sugar 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 & 1/2 tsps cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp pure salt 3/4 cup coconut flour, sifted 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup pecans, chopped (optional) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Blend together eggs, oil, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg & salt. Combine coconut flour with baking powder & whisk throughly into batter until there are no lumps. Fold in shredded carrot & nuts (if using). Pour into greased 9x5x3-inch loaf pan & bake for 1 hour. Remove...

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