Pumpkin and chai tea, two fall favorites, are combined here to make a mouth watering coffee cake.  Not too sweet, it's a great addition to any brunch or even as a stand alone dessert.  The base is almond flour, so it makes bringing a gluten-free option easy for those new to learning how to cook gluten free. Quick and easy to make, this super moist coffee cake will soon be a holiday tradition. Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups almond flour 1/4 cup arrowroot starch 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 2 chai tea bags, opened * 1/2 cup canned...


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Commercially prepared almond milk has recently come under fire for being thickened with carrageenan rather than actual almonds.  Carrageenan is made from red seaweed and can cause inflammation, especially in the digestive tract, may slow blood clotting and can decrease the absorption of certain medications if consumed at the same time.  Although on the GRAS list (generally regarded as safe) since 1959, it is now suspect for causing many digestive problems, including ulcers and GI cancers. With a large percentage of the population unable to consume traditional dairy milk, commercial almond...


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Are you feeling the need for some comfort food, but still want to eat clean? These biscuits will definitely do the trick.  Fast to put together and super yummy, yet at the same time, are gluten free, grain free, and dairy free ... who can ask for more than that? Serve warm with a little butter, honey or no sugar added jam. Enjoy! Ingredients 2 1/2 cups almond flour (blanched) or almond meal 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. Himalayan sea salt 3 tbsp. almond oil 1 tbsp. maple syrup, honey or agave nectar 2 tbsp. unsweetened almond milk 2 large omega-3 eggs 1/4 tsp. fresh lemon...


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Here's a quick oatmeal cookie that is gluten free, dairy free and full of heart-healthy fats.  From start to finish they only take approximately 30 minutes to make.  The texture is crunchy on the outside yet soft and gooey on the inside - Enjoy! Ingredients: 3/4 cup old-fashioned oats (gluten free) 1/4 cup sliced raw almonds 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. vanilla powder Dash of sea salt 2 large omega-3 egg 1 cup raw creamy almond butter 5 Tbsp. pure maple syrup Directions: Preheat oven to 350° In a small bowl, toss the oats, sliced almonds, baking soda, vanilla...


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Love lasagna, but need to eat gluten free?  Maybe you're following a lower carb diet?  If so, this dish is for you.  It's a guilt free, healthy version of a long-time family favorite. It does contain a small amount of goat cheese, so not truly dairy free, however, many of my clients who have dairy sensitivities can digest goat milk protein much easier than cow's milk. Like traditional lasagna, it does take a little time to prepare, but to be honest, this recipe is well worth it.  Enjoy! Ingredients: 6 large organic zucchini, sliced into 1/4” slices Sea Salt 2 lbs. 7% lean ground...


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Here is a quick, easy and clean eating granola bar that is free of gluten, dairy, corn, and egg.  They also contain no sugar and is Vegan friendly. They make a great pre-workout bar or an after school snack and take about 15 minutes to prepare. Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups Gluten Free Uncooked Rolled Oats 2 Tbsp Almond Flour 1 Tbsp Chia Seeds 1/4 cup raw Sliced Almonds 2 Tbsp Roasted Salted Pepitas 1/2 cup Roasted Crunchy Almond Butter 1/4 cup Pure Maple Syrup 1 tsp Vanilla Directions: 1.  In a medium bowl, add oats, almond flour, chia seeds, sliced almonds and pepitas, and mix well. 2. ...


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Here's a quick and easy applesauce that will taste great with all of your holiday meals. To avoid refined sugar, I used maple sugar, but you could use any other sweetener that your prefer ... coconut sugar, maple syrup, honey, agave, etc.  Depending on the sweetness or tartness of the apples you are using, you may want to add or reduce the amount of sugar.  This recipe calls for fresh lemon juice, which helps bring out the flavor of the apples, as well as reduce the overall sweetness, resulting in a very refreshing sauce.  I used Gala apples since they are in season right now but most any variety...


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Looking for an easy way to add flavor to foods with very little calories?  Try this zesty homemade roasted salsa verde (or "green salsa" for you gringos out there).  It really couldn't get any easier to make ... 5 minutes of peeling and chopping and your prep work is done. The main staple of this salsa is the tomatillo fruit which contain small amounts of the antioxidants Vitamin C and Vitamin E, as well as Vitamin A, ß-carotene, zeaxanthin and lutein - all important nutrients for eye health.  Tomatillos also contain minerals such as copper, iron, phosphorous, and manganese. Ingredients: 10...


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This recipe came into being after talking with one of my clients this morning.  She had just taken her MRT test and was still struggling through phase 1 with very limited protein choices.  We came up with this on paper, but it sounded so good, that I decided to go home and try it.  I wasn't disappointed.  This is a very hearty dish that is both gluten and grain free, is high in protein, fiber, healthy fats and vegetables. It also offers easy substitutions for individuals with a variety of food sensitivities.  The dish, although vegetarian, does contain a small amount of egg white and goat...


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Well here it is, another Sunday morning … my family is asleep and I’m playing in the kitchen.  I really felt like French toast when I woke up this morning, but at the same time, I didn’t feel like standing there like a short order cook flipping the bread.  So I decided to come up with a baked version of my favorite comfort food.  I was just looking at my new red ramekins that I received for Christmas when I had my “ah hah” moment and decided to combine the two.  Of course for those of you who do not have ramekins, you could instead combine everything into a 9” x 9” glass baking...


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