posts tagged "agave free"
Vegan Raspberry Streusel Bars
Posted on April 23, 2012
Gluten free, grain free raspberry streusel bars, made with high protein almond flour, lightly sweetened with xylitol. This recipe for vegan raspberry streusel bars is based on one by Brittany at Real Sustenance. Ever since she posted her delicious looking recipe last year during the holidays I’ve been wanting to make it. I adjusted her
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Paleo Coconut Macaroons
Posted on April 5, 2012
Coconut macaroons are the perfect Paleo treat for Passover and Easter. With only four ingredients, this simple gluten free dessert recipe will wow your Passover or Easter guests. These primal macaroons are made of coconut, egg whites, honey and salt, making them an optimal Paleo cookie recipe. They’ll be devoured within minutes! Rather than shredded
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Paleo Breakfast Bread: Video
Posted on March 9, 2012
Paleo Breakfast Bread makes a great grain free treat for brunch or a quick breakfast on rushed weekday mornings. I made this easy gluten free bread recipe on camera last month (which you can view below) for FOX31 and had a blast with host Joana Canals. I was surprised to find myself on TV talking
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Paleo Shepherd’s Pie
Posted on March 1, 2012
Shepherd’s Pie is a traditional English dish. In Britain it is generally made with lamb or mutton; in this recipe I have made a simple ground beef shepherd’s pie and added bacon for extra flavor. Shepard’s pie is often referred to as “cottage pie,” by the English; it is a casserole made of cooked
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Breakfast Power Smoothie
Posted on February 16, 2012
Have you seen Hallie Klecker’s new book The Pure Kitchen? This cookbook is a lovely collection of healthy gluten free, dairy free recipes. I absolutely love the “Energizing Breakfasts” section which contains quick and easy smoothie recipes full of superfoods; the book also contains wonderful recipes such as Spring Pesto Drizzle, which is packed
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Weekly Paleo Meal Plan
Posted on January 3, 2012
This Paleo Plan is for my friend Leslie Dietrich. Our children play baseball together and Leslie and I had the pleasure of thrift shopping our way through Waco, Texas last summer when their team was in the Regional Little League World Series Playoffs. Like me, Leslie has a host of auto-immune disorders. Unlike me, she
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Vegan Nut Free Gluten Free Brownies
Posted on December 28, 2011
Gluten free, grain free, egg free, nut free, refined sugar free (everything) free brownies. I really enjoy using almond flour –almonds are a superfood and highly nutritious. However, every now and then, someone requests a nut free dessert recipe for some type of gluten free baked good. At other times, folks are looking for an
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Paleo Fruitcake
Posted on December 15, 2011
Classic fruitcake turned Paleo, this healthy gluten free dessert is great with a cup of tea. During the holidays I’m always looking for yummy treats to eat that won’t leave me with a high-carb hangover. This paleo dessert recipe for a moist, gluten free fruitcake fits the bill. Sweetened with one tablespoon of coconut sugar,
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Gingerbread Apple Crisp
Posted on December 9, 2011
Gingerbread Apple Crisp recipe made with juicy baked apples, crunchy almond flour-pecan topping and warming spices. Looking for delicious and healthy dessert ideas to tide you over during the holiday season? What about apple crisp –one of the easiest desserts to make; perfect for both beginner and advanced chefs. I developed this gluten free Gingerbread
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Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Posted on December 2, 2011
Homemade and dairy free Peppermint Hot Chocolate to keep you warm and cozy on a cold winter’s night. Peppermint Hot Chocolate is easy to make, and far better than the instant hot chocolate that comes in a package, which is loaded with sugar and definitely not dairy free. Additionally, I find this soothing and healthy
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Gluten Free Tart Crust
Posted on November 9, 2011
Gluten free tart crust, made with only four ingredients; the perfect base for a variety of fillings. I love making gluten free crusts with almond flour. This gluten free flour is super easy to use, high in heart healthy protein and fats, and of course delicious. If you wish to experiment and try to make
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Apple Cider Soda
Posted on October 31, 2011
Naturally sweetened Apple Cider Soda spiced with cinnamon and ginger. Tonight is the start of the season for sugar overload. What to do? Spicy apple cider soda! A perfectly healthy drink that will satisfy your sweet tooth with a variety of delicious and healthy super spices including cinnamon and ginger. While I love homemade Hot
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Chili Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Posted on October 19, 2011
Paleo pepitas will delight your little ghosts and goblins. Looking for a delicious Halloween snack? Spicy pumpkin seeds tossed in chili powder, olive oil and a touch of salt are a healthy treat during this junk food filled time of year. These heavily spiced seeds are also great for the change in seasons when everyone
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Paleo Pumpkin Bread
Posted on October 12, 2011
Easy gluten free pumpkin bread recipe spiced with nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves. Nothing says “fall” like the smell of fresh pumpkin bread wafting from the oven. This lusciously moist, gluten free, dairy free pumpkin quick bread is made with high protein almond flour, and came about by popular demand. So many of you left comments
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Granny Smith Apple Crisp
Posted on October 6, 2011
Baked green apples topped with high protein almond flour crisp; low carb and low sugar, sweetened with xylitol. Here’s a lovely seasonal treat –gluten free apple crisp that’s simple and easy to make with very few, and very healthy ingredients. This recipe for Granny Smith Apple Crisp is particularly low carb because I use the
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Paleo Banana Bread
Posted on September 30, 2011
Naturally sweetened Paleo banana bread is easy to make with low carb gluten free ingredients including almond flour. This Paleo recipe for banana bread is a high protein gluten free treat that is quick and easy to make. When I posted my recipe for Paleo Bread, the feedback was so amazing that I knew I’d
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Mushroom Masters: Herb Stuffed Mushrooms
Posted on September 26, 2011
I was recently invited to develop an appetizer recipe for the Mushroom Masters, a global competition that helps celebrate National Mushroom Month (September). Since I love mushrooms, and they are so easy to prepare gluten free and Paleo, I jumped at the chance to participate. For the competition, I created the recipe for these Herb
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Recent Comments
"I tried making these using applesauce as a substitute, as well as flax+water, and those attempts did NOT work. ..."
"Hello Elana, Would this recipe work if I mixed it in a bowl? Or is the food processor necessary? Thank you for ..."
"These are awesome! I love not having to bake them! I added a few things: 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ..."
"You might try using ground chia or flax seeds with water in place of eggs. "
"A good substitute here would be butter or expeller pressed coconut oil or ghee. I have used these all ..."