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LittledidIexpectthatmylife’spurposewouldcomeintheformofablue-eyed,button-nosedbundleofboy.Thisbookisdedicatedtohim.
Introduction
Chapter1FreeFoodFullyLoaded
Chapter2How-To’s&WhatFor’s
Chapter3PowerMuffins
Chapter4BrowniePoints
Chapter5ACookieintheHandIsWorthTwoinLaBouche
Chapter6CupcakeLove
Chapter7RaisingtheBar
Chapter8BakedDonutHoles
Chapter9OurDailyBread
Resources
Acknowledgments
AbouttheAuthor
Iwasn’talwaysintohealthfood.BackinmycorporatedaysIwouldofteneatfrozenyogurtforlunchandcookiedoughicecreamasanafter-dinnerchaserandthinknothingofit.Thatis,untilIstartedtolooklikeMissPiggywithanattachécase.ThenitdawnedonmethatmaybeIneededtorethinkmychoices.
Istartedtoreadallabouttheilleffectsofrefinedwhitesugaronthebodyandrealizedmylong-termprognosiswasn’tgood.SoIsetouttomylocalhealthfoodstoretoseeifIcouldfindsomedessertsmadewithalternativesweeteners.Nogo.Icouldnotfindonecrumbofacookiethatdidnotcontainevaporatedcanejuice(afancytermforsugar).
Ineverthoughtofmyselfasapioneerinanything,letalonebaking,butIfoundmyselfinmykitchenthatnightwithaboatloadofall-natural,low-glycemicsweetenersandwenttowork.Mindyou,Ididn’tknowwhatIwasdoing,soittookawhiletogetanythingedibletocomeoutoftheoven,butIwasdetermined.
Ittookaboutayear,butafterextensiveresearchaboutnutritionandthescienceofbaking,coupledwithdisastrouserrorsforwhichIshouldhavebeenputontrial,Icameupwithanassortmentofgoodiescontainingonlyorganicandhealthfulingredientssweetenedwithsteviaandcoconutnectar.
AndlikemosteverythingIdoinmylife,ifit’stastyandsmile-inducing,Ihavetoshare.So,in2006Iopenedmybakery,SweetDebbie’sOrganicCupcakes.Andfromdayone,myIrresistibleRedVelvetCupcakes,imbuedwithfreshcranberriesandlemon;myOatmealFudgeChocolateChipCookies,filledwithhomemadedarkchocolatechips;andmyCranBanThankYouBranMuffins,madewithpotassium-richbananasanddriedcranberries;amongotherSweetDebbie’soriginals,startedflyingoutthebakerydoorduetocustomerdemand.
AndjustasIwasenjoyingthemomentum,Ifoundout—afterseveralanaphylacticepisodes—thatmysonhaslife-threateningallergiestoalmosteveryfoodintheUSDApyramid,exceptsalt.
Soin2009Iwentbackintomykitchen,didsomemoreresearchandexperiments,andcameupwithgluten-freeandallergy-freeformulasforalltheSweetDebbie’smenuitems.
InthatsameyearIrevampedmybakerysoitcouldbeasafehavenforthosewithdietaryrestrictionssimilartomyson’s,andagainstallodds,businessincreasedexponentially.Itisnowthego-tobakeshopforanyonewithanallergyorintolerancetodairy,eggs,soy,wheat,gluten,nutsandsugar,andforfolkswhoarejustplainhungryforawholesometreat.
ButsoonIrealizedthattheremustbepeopleouttherewhodon’thaveaccesstomybakeryandwhomightwanttopartake.AndeventhoughSweetDebbie’sshipsitstreatsnationwide,IthoughttheremightbesometypeA,paranoidindividualswhodon’ttrustanyonetomaketheirsnacksforthem.Thus,Idecidedtowriteitalldown.
Sohereyouare(okay,maybeyou’renotnecessarilyparanoidandtypeA,ormaybeyouare,butit’snothingtobeashamedof).Herearemyblow-by-blowlistsofMust-HavesandMustDo’s,myHow-To’sandWhatFor’s,soyouwillbewellequippedtotackleanyrecipeinthisbooklikeadefensivelinebackerdonninganadorableapron.
Byusingthe“clean”ingredientssuggestedinthisbook,youwon’thavetoworryabouthavingsugarrushesandcrashes,oringestingartificialcolors,pesticidesorpreservatives.Itmeansyouwillneverhavetoworryagainaboutyourfood-allergicchildbeingdeniedacupcakeornothavingafuel-filledenergybartoeatrightbeforesoccerpractice.Aboveall,itmeansyoucanfeelconfidentthatthekick-it-up-a-notch,nutritious,allergen-freetreatscomingoutofyourovenwillkeepyouandthemembersofyourfamilyhealthy,happyandunharmed.
Inthepagesthatfollow,IexplainwhyIusenourishinggrapeseedoilandcoconutoil;howandwhyit’sbesttosweetenwithzero-calorie,all-naturalsteviaandmineral-richcoconutnectar;andhowmygluten-freeflourmixpacksanalimentalpunch,andIofferatreasuretroveofvaluabletips,tricksandintimatedetails.
Manyofthemunchiesinthesepagesaregearedtokidsintermsoftaste,portionsizes,easeofhandlingandlunch-boxcompatibility,butthereareafewtreatsineachchapterthataredesignedforyou,myawesomereader,forwhomI’vedevelopedsomemoresophisticatedandgrown-upindulgences.
Anditisyou,myfellowbaker,withwhomIsharethisgastronomicaljourneyoneheartyandsatisfyingnoshatatime.Let’sdigin!
I’vealwayslovedgroceryshopping.Itmakesmehappytobearoundsomuchfood.
Andnow,morethaneverbefore,Iseeallthe“alternative”choicesIusedtobeabletogetonlyathealthfoodstoreshangingoutonsupermarketshelves,rubbingelbowswithmoremainstreamfare.
Mostoftheingredientsyou’llneedtomaketheserecipesarequiteeasyonthepocketbook.However,thereareafewsuperfoodprimadonnasamongthemthatboastadesignerstickerprice.Iaskyoutojustthinkofthemasyourhealthinsuranceco-pay,becauseIpromiseyou,noneofthemarepricierthanthecostofgettingsick.
Hereyou’llfindacomprehensivelistofalmosteverythingyou’llneedtogetstarted.Aftermuchanalysisandtesting,Ichoseeachcomponentbasedonitshighnutritionalvalueaswellasbakingfunctionality.SoitiswithgreatpleasurethatInowintroduceyoutothecast.
Sorghumflour–containsavastarrayofvitaminsandminerals,includingB6,potassium,iron,magnesium,
somevitaminEandantioxidants.Poorlittlesorghumusedtocompetewithwheatflourforattention,butnowheismorepopularthaneverbecausehe’swholegrainandglutenfree.
Milletflour–ishighlynutritiousandincludestheB-complexvitamins,iron,phosphorousandpotassium.SinceMissMilletisveryshy,itisnotallthatwellknownthatsheisconsideredtheleastallergenicandmostdigestibleofallthegluten-freegrains.
Quinoaflour–isqueeninthegluten-freefiefdombecausequinoaisaproteinuntoherselfandthusdoesn’tneedsomegassybeandudetocompleteher.Shehasthefullaminoacidcollectionandisspectacularlyrichinpotassium,iron,copper,manganeseandcalcium.
Teffflour–isaflourmilledfromteff,ateensy-weensygluten-freegrainthatcontainsapowerhouseofnutrients,includingcalcium,thiaminandiron.Teffisveryfashionableandcomesinavarietyofcolors,rangingfromdarkbrowntoredtoivory.Iuseivoryduetoitsmildflavorandsofttexture.
Tapiocaflour–isderivedfromthecassavarootandishighincalcium,phosphorous,potassium,magnesiumandiron.Abitofastarchyfellow,tapiocaisagoodthickener.
Buckwheatflour–containsBvitamins,minerals,flavonoidsandalleightessentialaminoacids.Iliketobuybuckwheatgroatsandthengrindtheminmycoffeegrinder.Theresultingflourislighterincolorthanstore-boughtbuckwheatflourandtastesalittlebetterintheserecipes.Irefertothisas“lightbuckwheatflour”intherecipescontainedinthisbook.
Amaranthflour–hasthegoodsensetocontainnotonlythevitaminsfoundinthepreviouslymentionedgluten-freeflours,butalsoelusivevitaminK,whichisessentialforgoodbonehealth.Amaranthisalsohighinlysine,aprominentaminoacidintheaminoacidcommunity.
Ricebran–isatreasurechestofphytonutrients,fiber,iron,protein,vitaminsBandE,andomegafattyacids.ItisakeyingredientinmybestsellingCranBanThankYouBranMuffins.
Cornmeal–isconsideredawholegrainandcontainsalaundrylistofnutrients,includingniacin,thiamine,riboflavin,magnesium,phosphorus,potassium,zinc,andvitaminsB6,EandK.Iusethecoarsegrindbecauseofitsexquisitetextureandtaste.
Cacaopowder–containsimportantantioxidants,proteinsandessentialminerals.SomecacaopowdersarelikeacheapdateandmaywanttogoDutch,sostayawayfromthemliketheplague.Hookupwithrawcacaopowder,ifpossible.
Bakingpowder–isavailablegluten-freeandsodium-free,andI’lltellyouwhereyoucangetitintheresourcesection.
Guargum–comesinhandyquiteoften.Justwhenyouthinkyou’refallingapart,Mr.Guarwillsavethedayandholditalltogetherforyou.Hehailsfromaleguminousplant,soifthat’sanallergyissue,usexanthanguminstead.
Xanthangum–isderivedfromafermentedpolysaccharide.Xanthanisthebettergumtouseforyeastedgoodsandforpastriesthatcontainalotofcitricacid.
Steviapowder–isamiraculousall-naturalsweetenerasithaszerocaloriesandcontainsvitaminsAandC,magnesium,zincandiron.
Erythritol–soundslikeanartificialchemical,butitisactuallyfoundinnature,infruitsandvegetables,andisanall-natural,zero-caloriesweetener.Itdoesnotpromotetoothdecay,isafree-radical-fightingantioxidantandisveryeasilydigested.Iusethepowderedkindfortherecipesinthisbook.
Coconutnectar–isanutrient-andenzyme-dense,minimallyprocessed,hypoallergenic,low-glycemicsweetenerthatcontainsseventeenaminoacids,fiber,andvitaminsBandC.Howdaretheycallitasap!
Chocolatechips–thatis,thedarkchocolatevariety,arefilledwithantioxidants,vitaminsandminerals.Thehigherthecacaocontent,thebetter.However,mostpackagedchocolatechipsareonlyabout40percentcocoaandareprocessedwithrefinedsugarandsoylecithin.Iwillshowyouhoweasyitistomakedarkchocolatechipswithahighcacaocontentthatarecompletelyallergenfreeandsugarfree.
Grapeseedoil–isanexcellentsourceofantioxidants,plantsterols,vitaminsCandE,aswellastheessentialfattyacidsomega-3,omega-6andomega-9.
Coconutoil–isconsideredoneofthemostdesirablefatsbecauseitisnutrientdenseandcontainslauricacid,whichhasbeenshowntoboostimmunity.Coconutoilisamedium-chainfattyacidthatgivesthebodyaninstantsourceofenergy.
Vanillaextract–addsnotonlyaromaticsandflavorbutalsoantioxidantstoyourbakedgoods.Justmakesureyougetthekindwithnograinalcoholtoguaranteeit’sglutenfree.
Pumpkinseeds–areagoodsourceofminerals,suchasphosphorous,magnesium,manganese,copper,zincandiron,aswellasproteinandvitaminK.
Sunflowerseeds–containahealthydoseofvitaminsB1,B5andE,aswellasfolate,copper,magnesium,seleniumandphosphorous.Ms.Sunflowerparadesherselfaroundasaseedbutistechnicallyafruit.
Chiaseeds–arenature’srichestplant-basedsourceofomega-3.Theyaresuperchargedwithantioxidants,fiber,phytonutrientsandproteinsandareagreatsourceofenergy.
Hempseeds–containanalphabetsoupofvitamins,alleightessentialaminoacids,andaperfectbalanceoftheessentialfattyacidsomega-3andomega-6,andtheyareacompleteplant-basedprotein.
Ricemilk–isalwaysenrichedwithcalciumandvitaminDandsometimeswithvitaminB12.Iusethekindthatisunsweetenedandmadewithorganicwholegrainbrownrice.
Coconutmilk–isnowavailableinmanyflavorsandinshelf-stablecardboardcontainersofdifferentsizes.Itisenrichedwithcalcium,folate,magnesium,seleniumandvitaminsB12andD.
Coconutmilkyogurt–isfortifiedwithlife-enhancingprobioticsandisnowabundantlyavailableinawiderainbowofflavors,butforthepurposesofthisbook,Iusetheplain.
PleasefollowmeasIshowyouthetechniquesIusetomakemybakedgoods.Onceyougetthehangofit,you’llseehoweasyandfastitistowhipupabatchofmymuffins,brownies,cookies,cupcakes,energybarsanddonutholes.Thebreadstakealittlemorepatiencebecauseoftherisingtime,butdon’tbeintimidatedbytheyeast.Heisnotabeastandisreallyveryfriendly.Butifatfirstyoudon’tsucceed,bakeandbakeagain.That’swhatIdotothisday.Trustme,youreffortswillbegreatlyrewarded.
FrostingTechniqueInsteadofusingthetraditionaloffsetspatulatofrostourcupcakes,donutholesandbrownies,weusethepreciousespressospoon.Thelittleovalheadistheperfectshapeforswirlingthefrostingaroundandaroundandcreatingnicegrooves.
MixingTechniqueIt’simportanttokeepinmindthatwithgluten-freeflour,there’sreallynosuchthingasovermixing.Sowhenincorporatingingredients,taketheextratimetostirandstiragainuntilyouaresurethateveryoneisminglingandgettingalonginthebatter.
WrappingTechniqueWhenwrappingthebakedgoodsforfreezerstorage,makesurethatthepackagesarereallyairtighttokeepoutanymoisture.
SweeteningTechniqueThesweetenersIuseinmyrecipesrequirecertainhandlingtodowhattheydobest.
SteviaPowderWhensteviapowdercomesoutofherbottle,shetendstogetallovertheplace.Soinordertoavoidawhitepowdercloudinyourface,addsteviatotherecipe’sliquidingredientsandstirwelltocombine,
makingsurethesteviaisthoroughlyincorporated.
CoconutNectarSincecoconutnectaristhickandsticky,measuringitcanbetricky.Thespoutcangetalittlebitmessy,soIsuggestyouunscrewthebottlecapandtheattachedspoutandthenpourstraightfromthebottle.Alwaysmeasurecoconutnectarinanoiledmeasuringcupsothatitwillslipouteasilyandcompletely.
RecipeswithinMyRecipesIfyou’dliketobakeas“cleanly”aspossible,ithelpstomakeyourseedbutters,chocolatechipsandgluten-freeflourmixfromscratch.Herearetherecipesforthese.
HEMPSEEDBUTTERMakesalmost2cupsofseedbutter
MUSTHAVE2cupshempseeds4-5tablespoonsgrapeseedoil
MUSTDO1.Placethehempseedsinalargefryingpanovermedium-lowheatandtoastthemforabout4minutes.Letthemcool.2.Grindthetoastedhempseedsinacoffeegrinderorfoodprocessoruntilapowderforms.3.Placethepowderinamedium-sizebowl,addthegrapeseedoilalittleatatimeandstiruntilcombined.
Storethehempseedbutterinanairtightcontainerintherefrigeratorsoitstaysfreshlonger.
SweetTruth:Ifyoudon’twanttoheatyourhempseeds,youcanmakethisseedbutterwithouttoasting.Theresultingbutterwillbegreen,notbrown.
SUNFLOWERSEEDBUTTER
Makesalmost2cupsofseedbutter
MUSTHAVE15×10-inchsheetofparchmentpaper2cupsrawsunflowerseeds4-5tablespoonsgrapeseedoil
MUSTDO1.Inordertogetgroundsunflowerseedstomimicpeanutbutterascloselyaspossibleincolorandflavor,roastthesunflowerseedsintheovenbeforegrinding.2.Preheatovento275°F.Linea15×10-inchjelly-rollpanwithparchmentpaper.3.Spreadthesunflowerseedsoutinasinglelayerinthepan.Roastintheovenfor30–35minutes,oruntilthesunflowerseedsturnlightbrown,stirringhalfwaythroughroasting.4.Takethepanoutoftheovenandlettheseedscool.5.Grindthesunflowerseedsinacoffeegrinderorfoodprocessoruntilapowderforms.Placethepowderinamedium-sizebowl,addthegrapeseedoilalittleatatimeandstiruntilcombined.
Storethesunflowerseedbutterinanairtightcontainerintherefrigeratorsoitstaysfreshlonger.
DARKCHOCOLATECHIPS
Makesabout8ouncesofchocolatechips
MUSTHAVE15×13-inchsheetofparchmentpaper4ounces100percentcacaounsweetenedchocolatebar2tablespoonscoconutoil6tablespoonscoconutnectar¼cuppowderederythritol¼teaspoonsteviapowderteaspoonfineseasalt
MUSTDO1.Linea15×13-inchcookiesheetwithparchmentpaper.2.Chopthechocolateintochunks,placetheminamedium-sizemicrowave-safebowlwiththecoconutoilandmicrowave30secondsatatimeuntilthechocolatemelts.3.Addthecoconutnectar,powderederythritol,steviaandsaltandstirtocombine.Setthisasidetocoolslightly.4.Cutoffasmalltipofadisposablepastrybagorthecornerofagallon-sizeziplockBaggie.Placethebagtipdowninatalldrinkingglassandfoldthetopedgesofthebagaroundtheperimeteroftheglasstoholditup.5.Fillthebagwiththemeltedchocolate.Takethefilledbagoutoftheglassandtwistthetoptopreventleakage.6.Squeezelittlechocolateteardropsontotheparchmentpaperuntilthebagisempty.7.Placethecookiesheetinthefreezeruntilthechipsharden,about1hour.
Storethechocolatechipsinthefreezer,inanairtightplasticbagorfreezer-safeglassjar,untilyou’rereadytobakewiththem.
SweetTruth:Tomakethecutoutstotopthecupcakes,asseeninsomeofthephotos,pourthemeltedchocolateintochocolatecandytraysinwhatevershapeyouwanttomake.Thesetrayscanbeboughtinanycandysupplyorcake-decoratingstore.Placethetraysinthefreezerforaboutanhour,oruntilthechocolatehardenscompletely,andthenjustpoptheshapesout.
ALL-PURPOSEGLUTEN-FREEFLOURMIX
Thisisthemixyou’llmakeasthebasisforeveryrecipeinthisbook.Youshoulddoubleortripletherecipesoyouhaveanicebigbatchatthereadywheneveryouneedit.Inordertosavemoney,youcanbuyallthesefloursinbulkandstoretheminanairtightcontainerinthefreezer.Thiswillextendtheirshelflifeforuptoayear.
MUSTHAVE1cuptapiocaflour¾cupsorghumflour¾cupmilletflour¼cupivoryteffflour¼cupquinoaflour
MUSTDO1.Putallthefloursinagallon-sizeziplockBaggieandtossitaroundandturnitupsidedowntothoroughlycombine.
Whenmeasuringoutgluten-freeflourforarecipe,alwaysloosenitupfirstbyshakingitscontainer,whetheritbeatubofTupperwareortheaforementionedziplock.Thenscoopitupwithalargespoonandtransferitintothemeasuringcupandlevelitoff.Youhavetodoitthiswaybecausegluten-freeflourisverydenseandcompact,andyoudon’twanttoendupwithmorevolumeinyourmeasuringcupthaniscalledforintherecipe.
ToolKitHereisalistoftheessentialsyouneedforbakingwiththisbook.BigSpoonorWhisk
Eitherwilldoforstirringandmixing.Youwon’tneedahandmixerorastand-upmixerforanyoftheserecipes.EspressoSpoon
Whenyoudecorateyourgoodieswithswirlsoffrosting,usethisdarlingutensil.BakingSpatula
Theheadofabakingspatulashouldberubberorsilicone.You’llusethisforsmoothingoutbattersevenlyinthepan.Stainless-SteelSlottedSpatula
Thisspatulaisusedforliftingdelicatecookiesandbrowniesfromthepanandrescuingdoughballsfromdrowninginbaking-sodabaths.MeasuringSpoons
Makesureyoursarestainless-steel,astheylastthelongest.Also,makesureyourmeasuringspoonsetincludesa teaspoon.You’llbeusingthatonealot.MeasuringCups
You’llneedonemeasuringcupthatholdsatleast2cupsformixingingredientsandmicrowaving.Iusea
glassmeasuringcupforthispurpose.
You’llneedstainless-steelmeasuringcupsthatinclude1,½, and¼cupstomeasurebothdryandliquidingredientsfortheserecipes.MixingBowls
You’llneedalargestainless-steelmixingbowlandamedium-sizeoneformixingingredients.You’llalsoneedamedium-sizeandsmallmicrowave-safebowlformakingsauces,glazesandfrostings.8×8×2-inchAluminumBakingPan
You’llusethispanforbakingbrownies,quickbreadsandenergybars.15×10×1-inchAluminumJelly-RollPan
You’llusethispanforbakingenergybarsanddonutholes.15×13-inchAluminumCookieorBakingSheet
Withitscurled-upedgesontheshortsidesandflatedgesonthelongsides,thissheetisindispensibleforbakingcookiesandbreads.Standard12-CupMuffinTin
Thismuffintinhaswellsfortwelvestandard-sizemuffins.Thewellsareaninchbiggerthanthoseofacupcaketin.You’llalsoneedthismuffintinforsomeofthebreadrollrecipes.Standard12-CupCupcakeTin
Thiscupcaketinhaswellsfortwelvestandard-sizecupcakes.24-CupMiniMuffinTin
Thismuffintinhastwenty-fourwellsandisusedforsomeoftheminirecipesinthisbook.Surprisingly,youwon’tneeditforminimuffinsorcupcakes,butratherpetitebrowniesandbreads.Standard-SizeandMiniPaperBakingCups
Paperbakingcupsareessentialtopreventstickingandtoavoidmessycleanupswhenmakingthemuffinsandcupcakesandsomeoftheminiaturebrowniesandbreadsinthisbook.BiscuitCutter
Abiscuitcutterallowsyoutomakecirclesthataretheperfectsizeforthepizzawheels.ParchmentPaper
Parchmentpaperworkswonderstopreventstickysituationswhenbaking.Waxpaperdoesnot.WireCoolingRacks
Theseareneededforthepropercoolingdownofbakedgoodswhentheycomeoutoftheoven.CuttingBoard
Acuttingboardisnecessaryforchoppingfruits,vegetablesandpotatoes.Steamer
Asteamerisusedtocookandsoftenupvegetableswhenpreparingpurees.PotatoRicer
You’llneedoneofthesetomakeperfectlysmoothpurees.CoffeeGrinder
Acoffeegrinderprovidesaneasywaytogrindseedsandgrains.FoodProcessororHigh-SpeedBlender
Thesetoolsaresometimesusedwhenmakingpureesandcombiningingredients.
Firstthinginthemorning,mysonhastohaveoneofthesegrand-slambreakfastmuffins,andIneedmycoffeesonoonegetshurt.Andsinceheneverusedtoeatanythingwholesomethatwasn’talreadybakedintoatortillachip,Ihavefoundthesemuffinstobemysavior.
Ifindthatthemorecompactafooditem,theeasierandfasteritistogetoutthedooratthestartoftheday.Soeachpowermuffinispackedtocapacitywithnutrition.Beginningwithalive-wireflourbaseandendingwithenergy-boostingfatsandfruitsthatareburstingwithflavor,thesedynamosaresostuffedwithvitamins,mineralsandroughage,itisstandingroomonlyinthere.Andthebestpartaboutitisthese
morningglorieswillgetthoselittlebuttsoutofbedwithabsolutelynofussatall.
MushyMonkeyBananaMuffinsPumpkinPieMuffinsSaltedCaramelAppleMuffinsSunflowerButterandJellyMuffinsStonedFruitMuffinsCranBanThankYouBranMuffinsDilliciousHerb-StuffedMuffinsMangoBuckwheatPancakeMuffins
MUSHYMONKEYBANANAMUFFINS
Makes12standard-sizemuffins
Thereissomethingverycomfortingandcuriousaboutthesebananamuffins.ItmusthavesomethingtodowithCuriousGeorge(whichmysonwatchesadnauseam),becauseoncetheycoolontherack,hehoardsthemandsleepswiththemunderhispillowsohecanhavebreakfastinbed.Thisiswherethe“mushy”comesfrom.AndIblametheoddballmonkey.I’msurehe’sresponsible.Inanyevent,thesepotassium-richmuffinshavetheaddedbenefitofturmeric,aspicethathaswonderfulanti-inflammatoryandantibacterialproperties,aswellasamellowyellowhat…Imeanhue.
MUSTHAVE12standard-sizepaperbakingcups2cupsall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)2teaspoonssodium-freebakingpowder1teaspoonbakingsoda½teaspoonguargum¼teaspoonfineseasalt¼cupgrapeseedoil¼cupcoconutnectar½teaspoonturmericpowderteaspoonsteviapowder
1cupmashedbanana(about2largebananas)¾cupunsweetenedplainricemilk
MUSTDO1.Preheatovento350°F.Lineastandard12-cupmuffintinwithpaperbakingcups.2.Whisktogethertheflour,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,guargumandsaltinalargebowl.Makeawellinthemiddle.3.Addthegrapeseedoil,coconutnectar,turmericpowderandsteviaandstirtocombine.Addthemashedbananaandricemilk,andstiruntiltheliquidisabsorbedandthebatterissmooth.4.Spoonthebatterintothepreparedmuffintin,dividingitevenly.Eachcupshouldbeaboutthree-quartersfull.5.Bakethemuffinsfor18to20minutes,oruntiltheyarealightgoldenbrownandbouncebackslightlytothetouch.Rotatethemuffintinfromfronttobackhalfwaythroughbaking.6.Transferthemuffintinfromtheoventoawirerackandletsitfor10minutesbeforeremovingthemuffinstocoolcompletely.
Keepmuffinsinanairtightcontainerforupto3days,orwrapandfreezeforupto3months.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1muffin):150calories,5gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,23gcarbohydrates,160mgsodium,2gfiber,2gprotein,6gsugars
PUMPKINPIEMUFFINS
Makes12standard-sizemuffins
Pumpkinisn’tjustyourFallguyanymore.Mr.Pumpkinisnowavailableallyearroundinallhisorangeeminence.Heisrichinbeta-carotene,vitaminsCandE,magnesiumandpotassium.Andpumpkinpiespice,apremixedblendofcinnamon,ginger,lemonpeel,nutmeg,clovesandcardamom,foundinanygrocerystore,isapotentpotpourrithathashealinganti-inflammatoryandantioxidantbenefits.So,Ibegofyou,don’twaitforOctober,NovemberorDecemberbeforeyouwhipupthesemuffs,becausepassionforpumpkinisnotseasonalanymore.
MUSTHAVEMuffins12standard-sizepaperbakingcups2cupsall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)1tablespoonpumpkinpiespice
2teaspoonssodium-freebakingpowder1teaspoonbakingsoda½teaspoonguargum¼teaspoonfineseasalt¼cupgrapeseedoil¼cupcoconutnectarteaspoonsteviapowder
1cupcannedpumpkinpuree¾cupunsweetenedplainricemilk
Topping2teaspoonscinnamonpowder
MUSTDO1.Preheatovento350°F.Lineastandard12-cupmuffintinwithpaperbakingcups.2.Whisktogethertheflour,pumpkinpiespice,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,guargumandsaltinalargebowl.Makeawellinthemiddle.3.Addthegrapeseedoil,coconutnectarandsteviaandstirtocombine.Addthepumpkinpureeandricemilk,andstiruntiltheliquidisabsorbedandthebatterissmooth.4.Spoonthebatterintothepreparedmuffintin,dividingitevenly.Eachcupshouldbeaboutthree-quartersfull.Dustthetopofeachwithasprinklingofcinnamon.5.Bakethemuffinsfor16to18minutes,oruntiltheyaregoldenorangeandbouncebackslightlytothetouch.Rotatethemuffintinfromfronttobackhalfwaythroughbaking.6.Transferthemuffintinfromtheoventoawirerackandletsitforabout10minutesbeforeremovingthemuffinstocoolcompletely.
Keepinanairtightcontainerforupto3days,orwrapandfreezeforupto3months.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1muffin):150calories,5gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,24gcarbohydrates,160mgsodium,3gfiber,2gprotein,4gsugars
SALTEDCARAMELAPPLEMUFFINS
Makes12standard-sizemuffins
IfIhadtochooseonecandyImissmostsincegivingupdairyandrefinedsugar,itwouldhavetobecaramels.Thereissomethingabouttheirchewy,sweetgooeynessthatisverycomforting(andcavityinducing).SoimaginemyecstasywhenItastedmyfakecaramelsauceforthisrecipeforthefirsttime.Itissogoodthatitinstantlybecamemyfriendandfauxsimultaneously.Makethisforpeopleyoulove,becausetheywilltakeapledgeofallegiancetoyouforever.
MUSTHAVE
Muffins12standard-sizepaperbakingcups2cupsall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)2teaspoonssodium-freebakingpowder1teaspoonbakingsoda1teaspooncinnamonpowder½teaspoonguargum¼teaspoonfineseasalt¼cupgrapeseedoil¼cupcoconutnectar¼teaspoonsteviapowder¾cupunsweetenedplainricemilk½cupunsweetenedapplesauce1smallGalaorGrannySmithapple(about5ounces),peeled,coredandslicedinto¼-inchpieces
CaramelSauce½cupcoconutnectar¼cupsunflowerseedbutter(seehere)teaspoonfineseasalt
MUSTDO1.Preheatovento350°F.Lineastandard12-cupmuffintinwithpaperbakingcups.2.Tomakethemuffins,whisktogethertheflour,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,cinnamon,guargumandsaltinalargebowl.Makeawellinthemiddle.3.Addthegrapeseedoil,coconutnectarandsteviaandstirtocombine.Addthericemilkandapplesauce,andstiruntiltheliquidisabsorbedandthebatterissmooth.4.Foldinabouthalfoftheapplepieces.5.Tomakethecaramelsauce,mixtogetherthecoconutnectar,sunflowerseedbutterandsaltinasmallbowluntilwellblended.6.Spoonthebatterintothepreparedmuffintin,dividingitevenly.Eachcupshouldbeabouttwo-thirdsfull.Topeachwiththecaramelsauceandtheremainingapplepieces.7.Bakethemuffinsfor16to18minutes,oruntiltheyarealightgoldenbrownandbouncebackslightlytothetouch.Rotatethemuffintinfromfronttobackhalfwaythroughbaking.8.Transferthemuffintinfromtheoventoawirerackandletrestforabout10minutesbeforeremovingthemuffinstocoolcompletely.
Keepinanairtightcontainerforupto3days,orwrapandfreezeforupto3months.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1muffin):170calories,6gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,27gcarbohydrates,170mgsodium,2gfiber,3gprotein,11gsugars
SUNFLOWERBUTTERANDJELLYMUFFINS
Makes12standard-sizemuffins
LittleMissSunflowerSeedislikeanA-listmoviestarbecauseshecontainselusive,hard-to-getselenium,which,amongotherwondrousthings,isinvolvedinreproductivehealthformen.Seleniumisatracemineralthatpossessesextremelypowerfulantioxidantproperties,whichhelpyourbodyrebelagainstdisease.Sogetreadyforyourclose-up,MissSeedy,becauseyouhavetheleadroleinthisjellyroll.
MUSTHAVE12standard-sizepaperbakingcups2cupsall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)2teaspoonssodium-freebakingpowder1teaspoonbakingsoda½teaspoonguargum¼teaspoonfineseasalt¼cupgrapeseedoil3tablespoonscoconutnectarteaspoonsteviapowder
½cupgrapejelly½cupsunflowerseedbutter(seehere)1cupunsweetenedplainricemilk
MUSTDO1.Preheatovento350°F.Lineastandard12-cupmuffintinwithpaperbakingcups.
2.Whisktogethertheflour,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,guargumandsaltinalargebowl.Makeawellinthemiddle.3.Addthegrapeseedoil,coconutnectarandsteviaandstirtocombine.Addthegrapejelly,sunflowerseedbutterandricemilkandstiruntiltheliquidisabsorbed.4.Spoonthebatterintothepreparedmuffintin,dividingitevenly.Eachcupshouldbeaboutthree-quartersfull.5.Bakethemuffinsfor15to17minutes,oruntiltheyarealightgoldenbrownandbouncebackslightlytothetouch.Rotatethemuffintinfromfronttobackhalfwaythroughbaking.6.Transferthemuffintinfromtheoventoawirerackandletsitfor10minutesbeforeremovingthemuffinstocoolcompletely.
Keepinanairtightcontainerforupto3days,orwrapandfreezeforupto3months.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1muffin):210calories,10gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,28gcarbohydrates,170mgsodium,2gfiber,3gprotein,4gsugars
SweetTruth:YoucanusetheplumlemonjamfromthePlumLemonPinkyprintsrecipe(seehere)asasubstituteforthegrapejellywithequallymagnificentresults.
STONEDFRUITMUFFINS
Makes12standard-sizemuffins
EventhoughIdon’thaveoneyet,Irememberbeingone,andItrulybelievethatteenagersarethereasonMomsbecomeprematureantiques.IfIremembercorrectly,itisatthisagethatchildrengrowanappendagecalled“attitude,”becausetheyknowway,waymorethanyou.Sojustsaveyourbreathandtellyourkidwhatyou’vemadethemforbreakfast,becauseI’msuretheirearswillperkupwhenyoutellthemyou’vemadethemmuffinswithstonedfruit.
SweetTruth:Stonedinthiscontextmeans“stoneshavebeenremoved.”Justaspittedmeans“pitshavebeenremoved”andguttedmeans…oh,nevermind.
MUSTHAVE12standard-sizepaperbakingcups2cupsall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)2teaspoonssodium-freebakingpowder1teaspoonbakingsoda¾teaspoongingerpowder½teaspoonguargum¼teaspoongroundcardamom¼teaspoonfineseasalt
¼cupgrapeseedoil¼cupcoconutnectar¼teaspoonsteviapowder1cupunsweetenedplainricemilkcupapricot,peach,nectarineorplumpuree
1cupdicedapricots,peaches,nectarinesorplums
MUSTDO1.Preheatovento350°F.Lineastandard12-cupmuffintinwithpaperbakingcups.2.Whisktogethertheflour,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,ginger,guargum,cardamomandsaltinalargebowl.Makeawellinthemiddle.3.Addthegrapeseedoil,coconutnectarandsteviaandstirtocombine.Addthericemilkandfruitpuree,andstiruntiltheliquidisabsorbedandthebatterissmooth.4.Add½cupofthedicedfruitandstirtodistributeevenly.5.Spoonthebatterintothepreparedmuffintin,dividingitevenly.Eachcupshouldbeabouttwo-thirdsfull.Topeachwiththeremaining½cupofdicedfruit.6.Bakethemuffinsfor17to18minutes,oruntiltheyarealightgoldenbrownandbouncebackslightlytothetouch.Rotatethemuffintinfromfronttobackhalfwaythroughbaking.7.Transferthemuffintinfromtheoventoawirerackandletsitfor10minutesbeforeremovingthemuffinstocoolcompletely.
Keepinanairtightcontainerforupto3days,orwrapandfreezeforupto3months.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1muffin):150calories,5gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,26gcarbohydrates,160mgsodium,2gfiber,2gprotein,5gsugars
SweetTruth:Theapricots,peaches,nectarinesorplumsusedforthepureeshouldbepeeled,butshouldnotbecooked.
CRANBANTHANKYOUBRANMUFFINS
Makes12standard-sizemuffins
WhenIwasabouteightweekspregnant,myhusbandstartedtosmellbad.Ididn’trealizeatthetimethatmywarpedsenseofsmellwasaresultofatsunamiofhormonesinvadingmybody,notachangeinmyhusband’s.Thiswasfollowedbyanambushofnauseaandstrangecravings.Then,inacruelturnofevents,myplumbinggotpluggedup.Whenyourdigestivesystemisactingsounprofessionally,it’simportanttohaveanedibleintervention,pregnantornotpregnant.Branisdefinitelyfamousforitsfiber.Cranberriesandbananas,notsomuch.But,inadditiontoanabundanceofpotassiumandantioxidants,cranberriesandbananaspackafibrouspunch.Roughageaside,thecombinationofthetangycranberry,mellowbananaandcrispybranmakesthisthemotherofallmuffins.
MUSTHAVE12standard-sizepaperbakingcups1cupricebran1¼cupsunsweetenedplainricemilk¼cupmashedbanana1cupall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)2teaspoonscinnamonpowder2teaspoonssodium-freebakingpowder1teaspoonbakingsoda½teaspoonguargum¼teaspoonfineseasalt¼cupgrapeseedoil¼cupcoconutnectar¼teaspoonsteviapowder¼cupwater¾cupdriedcranberries
MUSTDO1.Preheatovento350°F.Lineastandard12-cupmuffintinwithpaperbakingcups.2.Placethericebraninamedium-sizebowl.Addthericemilkandstiruntilwellblendedandabsorbed.Foldinthemashedbanana.3.Inalargebowl,whisktogethertheflour,cinnamon,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,guargumandsalt.Makeawellinthemiddle.4.Addthegrapeseedoil,coconutnectar,steviaandwatertothedryingredients,andstiruntiltheliquidisabsorbedandthebatterissmooth.Nextaddthericebranmixtureandstirtocombine.Add½cupofthedriedcranberriesandstirtodistributeevenly.5.Spoonthebatterintothepreparedmuffintin,dividingitevenly.Eachcupshouldbeabouttwo-thirdsfull.Topeachwiththeremaining¼cupofdriedcranberries.6.Bakethemuffinsfor18to20minutes,oruntiltheyarealightgoldenbrownandbouncebackslightlytothetouch.Rotatethemuffintinfromfronttobackhalfwaythroughbaking.
7.Transferthemuffintinfromtheoventoawirerackandletsitfor10minutesbeforeremovingthemuffinstocoolcompletely.
Keepinanairtightcontainerforupto3days,orwrapindividuallyandfreezeforupto3months.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1muffin):160calories,6gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,25gcarbohydrates,160mgsodium,3gfiber,2gprotein,9gsugars
DILLICIOUSHERB-STUFFEDMUFFINS
Makes12standard-sizemuffins
Andnowforsomethingcompletelydifferent,asavorymuffinwithallthemostvibrantherbsyourspicerackorgardencanhold.Myfavoriteisdill.Itsfragranceandflavorenhanceanydish.Andwiththeadditionsofrosemary,thymeandoregano,thismuffinsmacksofagardenAliceWatersmighthaveplanted.MaybeyouandyourkidscanplanttheseherbsinthebackyardandhavethematyourfingertipswheneveryoufeeltheurgetohaveaDilliciousMuffin.
MUSTHAVEMuffins12standard-sizepaperbakingcups1smallcauliflower(about12ounces),dividedintosmallflorets1cupunsweetenedplainricemilk1teaspoonapplecidervinegar2cupsall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)6teaspoonsmincedfreshdill,or3teaspoonsdrieddill2teaspoonsfinelymincedfreshrosemary,or1teaspoondriedrosemary2teaspoonsdriedthyme2teaspoonsdriedmincedonion2teaspoonssodium-freebakingpowder1teaspoonbakingsoda1teaspoondriedoregano½teaspoonguargum
½teaspoonchilipowder(optional)½teaspoonfineseasalt¼cupgrapeseedoil¾ cup shredded vegan, soy-free cheddar cheese (I useDaiya cheddar cheese. See resources formoreinformation.)
Topping1tablespoondrieddill
MUSTDO1.Preheatovento350°F.Lineastandard12-cupmuffintinwithpaperbakingcups.2.Steamthecauliflowerfloretsinamedium-sizesaucepanforabout15minutes,oruntiltender.Transfertheflorets,afewatatime,toapotatoricerandpushthemthroughintoamedium-sizebowl.Thiswillgiveyoulumplesscauliflowerpuree.3.Mixtogetherthericemilkandvinegarina2-cupmeasuringcup.4.Whisktogethertheflour,dill,rosemary,thyme,mincedonion,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,oregano,guargum,chilipowder,ifusing,andsaltinalargebowl.Makeawellinthemiddle.5.Addthecauliflowerpuree,ricemilkmixtureandgrapeseedoil,andstiruntiltheliquidisabsorbedandthebatterissmooth.Foldin½cupofthecheddarcheese.6.Spoonthebatterintothepreparedmuffintin,dividingitevenly.Eachcupshouldbeaboutthree-quartersfull.Topeachwiththeremaining¼cupofcheese.Dustthetopofeachwithasprinklingofdill.7.Bakethemuffinsfor18to20minutes,oruntiltheyarealightgoldenbrownandbouncebackslightlytothetouch.Rotatethemuffintinfromfronttobackhalfwaythroughbaking.8.Transferthemuffintinfromtheoventoawirerackandletsitfor10minutesbeforeremovingthemuffinstocoolcompletely.
Keepinanairtightcontainerforupto3days,orwrapandfreezeforupto3months.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1muffin):140calories,6gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,25gcarbohydrates,185mgsodium,3gfiber,2gprotein,1gsugars
MANGOBUCKWHEATPANCAKEMUFFINS
Makes12standard-sizemuffins
Ifyouhadtochoosewhichofthemuffinsinthischaptertogiveyourkidsrightbeforeschool,itshouldbethisone.Inrecentstudies,mangohasbeenfoundtohelpchildrenconcentrateandtoincreasememoryretentionduetoitsglutamineacidcontent.Also,mangocontainsenzymesthatarehelpfulindigestion,aswellassolubledietaryfiberandantioxidants.Andbestofall,whenyourteenager’sfacebreaksoutwithacne,youcanputthesemuffinsonhisorherface,becausemangohelpsclearcloggedpores.Justaservingsuggestion.
MUSTHAVE12standard-sizepaperbakingcups1¼cupsall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)¾cuplightbuckwheatflour2teaspoonssodium-freebakingpowder2teaspoonsgingerpowder1teaspoonbakingsoda1teaspooncinnamonpowder½teaspoonguargum¼teaspoonfineseasalt¼cupgrapeseedoil¼cupcoconutnectar¼teaspoonsteviapowder¾cupunsweetenedplainricemilk½cupfreshorfrozen(thawed)mangopuree½cupfreshorfrozen(thawed)mango,cutinto¼-inchdice
MUSTDO1.Preheatovento350°F.Lineastandard12-cupmuffintinwithpaperbakingcups.2.Whisktogetherthetwoflours,bakingpowder,ginger,bakingsoda,cinnamon,guargumandsaltinalargebowl.Makeawellinthemiddle.3.Addthegrapeseedoil,coconutnectarandsteviaandstirtocombine.Addthericemilkandmangopuree,andstiruntiltheliquidisabsorbedandthebatterissmooth.4.Spoonthebatterintothepreparedmuffintin,dividingitevenly.Eachcupshouldbeabouttwo-thirdsfull.Topeachwithasprinklingofthedicedmango.5.Bakethemuffinsfor18to20minutes,oruntiltheyarealightgoldenbrownandbouncebackslightlytothetouch.Rotatethemuffintinfromfronttobackhalfwaythroughbaking.6.Transferthemuffintinfromtheoventoawirerackandletsitfor10minutesbeforeremovingthemuffinstocoolcompletely.
Keepinanairtightcontainerforupto3days,orwrapandfreezeforupto3months.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1muffin):150calories,5gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,25gcarbohydrates,160mgsodium,2gfiber,2gprotein,6gsugars
Thegoodthingaboutbrowniesistheylovetodressupandaccessorize.Justaccentthemwithsuperfoods,likemesquiteandgreentea,andspices,suchascayenne,andthentopthemwithatastefulfrosting,andthey’rereadytogooutintheirredhighheelsandparty.
Ifyoulikeyourbrowniesalittleunderdone,likeIpreferthem,goforthelowerbaketimesuggestedandyouwillexperienceamelt-in-your-mouth,otherworldlyfudge-likecreation.Ifyouwanttotakeitonestepfurther,putthebrowniesinthefreezerovernight,andtheneattwosquaresandthankmeinthemorning.
GourmetDarkChocolateMesquiteBrowniesLemonParsnipanniesGirlScoutBrowniesUnmatchableMatchaTeanies
BlondieswithRootsSunflowerButtercupBrowniesCaramelGlazedFakin’BaconBrownies
GOURMETDARKCHOCOLATEMESQUITEBROWNIES
Makes16brownies
Mesquitepowderisanutritionallydense,gluten-freeflourthatexudestheflavorsofcaramel,chocolateandmolasses.Itisexceptionallyhighincalcium,potassium,iron,zincandtheaminoacidlysine,andithelpsevenoutbloodsugarlevelsoveranextendedperiodoftime.Youcanfinditveryeasilyonlineorinhealthfoodstores.Butbeware.Whenmesquitepowdergetsintobedwithothergluten-freeflours,flavorfulfireworksignite.Maybethat’swhytheynamedgrillsafterit.
MUSTHAVE
BrowniesGrapeseedoil,forgreasingthepan1cupall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)½cupcacaopowder2tablespoonsmesquitepowder½teaspoonbakingsoda½teaspoonguargum¼teaspoonfineseasalt7tablespoonsgrapeseedoil5tablespoonscoconutnectar2teaspoonsvanillaextractteaspoonsteviapowder
½cupwater
ChocolateFrosting3tablespoonscoconutoil
2tablespoonscoconutnectar¼cuppowderederythritol3tablespoonscacaopowder½tablespoonwarmwaterteaspoonsteviapowderteaspoonfineseasalt
MUSTDO1.Preheatovento325°F.Greasean8×8-inchsquarebakingpanwithgrapeseedoil.2.Tomakethebrownies,whisktogethertheflour,cacaopowder,mesquitepowder,bakingsoda,guargumandsaltinalargebowl.Makeawellinthemiddle.3.Addthegrapeseedoil,coconutnectar,vanillaandsteviaandstirtocombine.Nextaddthewaterandstiruntilitisabsorbedandthebatterissmooth.4.Spoonthebatterintothepreparedpanandsmoothdownwithawetbakingspatulaorthebackofawetspoon.5.Bakethebrowniesfor11to12minutes,oruntilthebatterstartstopullawayfromthesidesofthepanandatoothpickinsertedinthecentercomesoutwithjustafewcrumbsattached.Rotatethepanfromfronttobackafter9minutesofbaking.6.Transferthepanfromtheoventoawirerackandletsitforabout30minutesbeforecuttingthebrowniesinto16squares.7.Tomakethefrosting,mixtogetherthecoconutoilandcoconutnectarinasmallbowl.Addthepowderederythritol,cacaopowder,warmwater,steviaandsaltandstiruntilsmoothandwellcombined.8.Frostthebrownieswhentheyarecompletelycool.
Keepinanairtightcontainerforupto3days,orwrapandfreezeforupto3months.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1brownie):130calories,8gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,16gcarbohydrates,80mgsodium,1gfiber,1gprotein,6gsugars
SweetTruth:Pleasebesuretowaitforthebrowniestocoolcompletely,ortheywillfallapartwhenyoutrytocutthem.
LEMONPARSNIPANNIES
Makes16parsnipannies
Ididn’tplanonnamingthesebrowniesafterasimilar-soundingtownshipinNewJersey;itjustbakedoutthatway.OnceIrealizedthatapureedparsnipaddsaluxuriousscrumptiousnesstobrowniesthatishardtodescribe,Istartedtotremblewithexcitementatthepossibilities.Thisfunny-lookingalbinorootvegetableisagreatsourceofvitaminsB6,CandE,aswellasfolicacid,magnesiumandniacin.Andthepairingofparsnipandlemonisserendipitous.
MUSTHAVE
ParsnipanniesCoconutoil,forgreasingthepan1smallparsnip(about4ounces)1½cupsall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)1teaspoonsodium-freebakingpowderteaspoonguargum
¼teaspoonbakingsoda¼teaspoongroundnutmeg¼teaspoonfineseasalt¼cupcoconutoil2tablespoonscoconutnectar2tablespoonsfreshlysqueezedlemonjuice1teaspoonlemonextractteaspoonsteviapowder
½cupunsweetenedcoconutmilk
LemonIcing1tablespooncoconutnectar1tablespooncoconutoil1cuppowderederythritol3tablespoonsfreshlysqueezedlemonjuiceteaspoonturmericpowderteaspoonfineseasalt
MUSTDO1.Preheatovento325°F.Greasean8×8-inchsquarebakingpanwithcoconutoil.2.Peeltheskinofftheparsnipandsliceitinto½-inch-thickpieces.Steamtheparsnippiecesinamedium-sizesaucepanforabout15minutes,oruntiltender.Transfertheparsnippiecestoapotatoricerandpushthemthroughintoasmallbowl.Thiswillgiveyoulumplessparsnippuree.Measureout cupofthepureeandsetaside.3.Tomaketheparsnipannies,whisktogethertheflour,bakingpowder,guargum,bakingsoda,nutmegandsaltinalargebowl.Makeawellinthemiddle.
4.Microwavethecoconutoilandcoconutnectarina2-cupmeasuringcupfor20seconds.Addthelemonjuice,lemonextractandsteviaandstirtocombine.Pourintotheflourmixture.5.Nextaddtheparsnippureeandcoconutmilktotheflourmixture,andstiruntiltheliquidisabsorbedandthebatterissmooth.6.Spoonthebatterintothepreparedpanandsmoothdownwithawetbakingspatulaorthebackofawetspoon.7.Baketheparsnipanniesfor13to15minutes,oruntilthebatterisalightgoldenbrownandstartstopullawayfromthesidesofthepan.Rotatethepanfromfronttobackafterabout9minutesofbaking.8.Transferthepanfromtheoventoawirerackandletsitforabout20minutesbeforecuttingtheparsnipanniesinto16squares.9.Tomakethelemonicing,microwavethecoconutnectarandcoconutoilinamedium-sizemicrowave-safebowlfor20seconds.Addthepowderederythritol,lemonjuice,turmericpowderandsaltandstiruntilsmoothandwellcombined.10.Whentheparsnipanniesarecompletelycool,topeachwithicing.
Keepinanairtightcontainerforupto3days,orwrapandfreezeforupto3months.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1parsnipanny):150calories,10gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,14gcarbohydrates,80mgsodium,2gfiber,1gprotein,6gsugars
SweetTruth:Youcanserveanyleftoverparsnippureeasahealthysnackorasasidedishinplaceofmashedpotatoes.Addsometastyherbsandspicesfromyourgardenandspicerack,andIguaranteeastandingovationfromyourdiningaudience.
GIRLSCOUTBROWNIES
Makes16brownies
Oneoftheworld’smostbelovedGirlScoutcookiesisSamoas.Ofcourse,thosedeliciouscookiesarefilledwithallergens,nottomentionhydrogenatedfatsandsugar.Sotobringsomesemblanceofwholesomenesstothislongtimefave,Ire-createdthecookie’sdeliciousromanceofvanillacakewithtoastedcoconutandcaramel,alldrizzledsillywithdarkchocolatesauce,andreincarnateditasabrownie.It’llsweepyouoffyourfeet,it’sthatgood.Scout’shonor!(Oristhatfortheboys?)
MUSTHAVE
Topping3tablespoonsunsweetenedshreddedcoconut
CaramelSauce½cupcoconutnectar¼cupsunflowerseedbutter(seehere)¼teaspoonfineseasalt
ChocolateSauce1tablespooncoconutoil1tablespooncoconutnectar2tablespoonscacaopowderteaspoonsteviapowderteaspoonfineseasalt
BrowniesCoconutoil,forgreasingthepan1¾cupsall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)¾teaspoonsodium-freebakingpowderteaspoonguargum
¼teaspoonbakingsoda¼teaspoonfineseasalt¼cupcoconutoil3tablespoonscoconutnectar½cupunsweetenedcoconutmilk¼cupwarmwater2teaspoonsvanillaextract¼teaspoonsteviapowder
MUSTDO1.Tomakethetopping,spreadtheshreddedcoconutinasmallfryingpanandtoastforabout10minutesovermediumheat.Stirthecoconuthalfwaythroughtoensureeventoasting.2.Tomakethecaramelsauce,mixtogetherthecoconutnectar,sunflowerseedbutterandsaltinasmall
bowluntilwellcombined.3.Tomakethechocolatesauce,microwavethecoconutoilandcoconutnectarinasmallmicrowave-safebowlfor20seconds.Addthecacaopowder,steviaandsaltandstiruntilsmoothandwellcombined.4.Preheatovento325°F.Greasean8×8-inchsquarebakingpanwithcoconutoil.5.Tomakethebrownies,whisktogethertheflour,bakingpowder,guargum,bakingsodaandsaltinalargebowl.Makeawellinthemiddle.6.Microwavethecoconutoilandcoconutnectarinameasuringcupfor20seconds.Addthecoconutmilk,warmwater,vanillaandsteviaandstirtocombine.Pourintotheflourmixtureandstiruntiltheliquidisabsorbedandthebatterissmooth.7.Spoonthebatterintothepreparedpanandsmoothdownwithawetbakingspatulaorthebackofawetspoon.8.Spreadthecaramelsauceevenlyoverthebatterandtopwiththetoastedcoconut.Drizzlethechocolatesauceoverthecaramelandcoconut.9.Bakethebrowniesfor15to17minutes,oruntilthebatterstartstopullawayfromthesidesofthepanandatoothpickinsertedinthecentercomesoutwithjustafewcrumbsattached.Rotatethepanhalfwaythroughbaking.10.Transferthepanfromtheoventoawirerackandletsitforabout15minutesbeforecuttingthebrowniesinto16squares.
Keepinanairtightcontainerforupto3days,orwrapandfreezeforupto3months.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1brownie):200calories,14gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,21gcarbohydrates,77mgsodium,1gfiber,2gprotein,9gsugars
SweetTruth:FreezetheseforbrowniesthattastelikeEnglishtoffee.
UNMATCHABLEMATCHATEANIES
Makes24mini-muffin-sizeteanies
Thesearetheperfectaccompanimenttoateapartyofanysize.Whetherit’shighteaatthreeo’clockfortheladiesorateapartyforyourbuddingprincesses,theseteaniesaddunparallelednutritionalperks.InadditiontovitaminC,chromium,zincandmagnesium,Matchagreenteacontainsuniqueandpowerfulantioxidantscalledcatechins,whichcounteracttheeffectoffreeradicals,acauseofDNAdamage.Ialsoaddhempseedstothebatterandthefrostingtobumpuptheprotein,omega-3,omega-6andphytonutrientcontent.Justsomeaddedhealthinsurance.
MUSTHAVE
Teanies24minipaperbakingcups2½cupsall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)2teaspoonsMatchagreenteapowder1teaspoonsodium-freebakingpowder¾teaspoonbakingsoda¾teaspoonguargum½teaspoonfineseasalt¼teaspooncorianderpowder½cupgrapeseedoilcupcoconutnectar
2teaspoonsvanillaextractteaspoonsteviapowder
¾cupwater
¼cupunsweetenedplainricemilkcuphempseeds
Frosting1cuphempseedbutter(seehere)¼cupcoconutnectarteaspoonMatchagreenteapowderteaspoonfineseasalt
MUSTDO1.Preheatovento325°F.Linea24-cupminimuffintinwithminipaperbakingcups.2.Tomaketheteanies,whisktogethertheflour,Matchagreenteapowder,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,guargum,saltandcorianderinalargebowl.Makeawellinthemiddle.3.Addthegrapeseedoil,coconutnectar,vanillaandsteviaandstirtocombine.Nextaddthewaterandricemilk,andstiruntiltheliquidisabsorbedandthebatterissmooth.Stirinthehempseedsandmixwelltodistributeevenly.4.Spoonthebatterintothepreparedmuffintin,fillingthecupstothetop.5.Baketheteaniesfor13to14minutes,oruntiltheyarealightgoldenbrownaroundtheedgesandbouncebackslightlytothetouch.Rotatethemuffintinfromfronttobackafter10minutesofbaking.6.Transferthemuffintinfromtheoventoawirerackandletsitforabout15minutesbeforeremovingtheteaniestocoolcompletely.7.Tomakethefrosting,mixtogetherthehempseedbutter,coconutnectar,Matchagreenteapowderandsaltinasmallbowlandstirtocombine.8.Frosttheteanieswhentheyarecompletelycool.
Keepinanairtightcontainerforupto3days,orwrapandfreezeforupto3months.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1teanie):180calories,8gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,16gcarbohydrates,80mgsodium,2gfiber,3gprotein,7gsugars
BLONDIESWITHROOTS
Makes16blondies
Ifyouhighlightyourlocks,likeIusedtodo,youwillespeciallyappreciatethisplatinumpixiesnackwithitschicchocolatechiprootsandsophisticatedspicesofcorianderandcardamom.CardamomisrichinvitaminCandriboflavin,andisconsideredbeneficialtothekidneysandbladder.Corianderishighinpotassiumandcalcium,aswell,andaidsindigestion.Andafteryourfirstbite,I’msureyou’llagreethatblondiesaremorefun!
MUSTHAVEGrapeseedoil,forgreasingthepan1½cupsall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)¾teaspoonsodium-freebakingpowder¼teaspooncorianderpowder¼teaspoongroundcardamom¼teaspoonbakingsoda¼teaspoonguargum¼teaspoonfineseasalt½cupunsweetenedplainricemilk¼cupgrapeseedoil¼cupcoconutnectar2teaspoonsvanillaextract¼teaspoonsteviapowder1cupchocolatechips(seehere)
MUSTDO1.Preheatovento325°F.Greasean8×8-inchsquarebakingpanwithgrapeseedoil.2.Whisktogethertheflour,bakingpowder,coriander,cardamom,bakingsoda,guargumandsaltinalargebowl.Makeawellinthemiddle.3.Addthericemilk,grapeseedoil,coconutnectar,vanillaandsteviaandstirtocombine.Foldin¾cupofthechocolatechips.4.Spoonthebatterintothepreparedpanandsmoothdownwithawetbakingspatulaorthebackofawetspoon.Topwiththeremaining¼cupofchocolatechips.5.Baketheblondiesfor15to16minutes,oruntilthebatterturnsalightgoldenbrownandstartstopullawayfromthesidesofthepan.Rotatethepanhalfwaythroughbaking.6.Transferthepanfromtheoventoawirerackandletsitforabout20minutesbeforecuttingtheblondiesinto16squares.
Keepinanairtightcontainerforupto3days,orwrapandfreezeforupto3months.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1blondie):110calories,5gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,
15gcarbohydrates,60mgsodium,1gfiber,1gprotein,5gsugars
SUNFLOWERBUTTERCUPBROWNIES
Makes24mini-muffin-sizebuttercups
ThemosttraumaticmomentofmychildhoodwaswhenIrealizedthatpeanutbuttercupswereaseasonalfood.Theydon’tdowellinthehotsummermonths,andtheywerebannedfromthetotewhenwewenttoJonesBeach.WhenIfirstsetouttocreatethesebrownies,Ivowedthattheywouldbemylittlepeanutbuttercupperennials.WhatIgotwassomuchmore.Thesunflowerseedbuttercaramelizeswiththechocolate,andthebrownieshaveabutter-likearomawhentheycomeoutoftheoven.Itmaybeun-Americantosaythis,butthesebuttercupsrivaltheoriginal,andmykideatsthemattheballpark,inbed(seetheMushyMonkeyBananaMuffinsstory)andevenontheshoresofLosAngeles.
MUSTHAVE24minipaperbakingcups2cupsall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)2½teaspoonssodium-freebakingpowder
½teaspoonguargum½teaspoonfineseasalt½cupgrapeseedoil½cupunsweetenedapplesaucecupcoconutnectar
1teaspoonvanillaextractteaspoonsteviapowder
1cupsunflowerseedbutter(seehere)1¼cupschocolatechips(seehere)
MUSTDO1.Preheatovento325°F.Linea24-cupminimuffintinwithminipaperbakingcups.2.Whisktogethertheflour,bakingpowder,guargumandsaltinalargebowl.Makeawellinthemiddle.3.Addthegrapeseedoil,applesauce,coconutnectar,vanillaandsteviaandstirtocombine.Nextaddthesunflowerseedbutterandstirtocombine.Foldin¾cupofthechocolatechips.4.Spoonthebatterintothepreparedmuffintin,fillingthecupstothetop,andtopeachwiththeremaining½cupofchocolatechips.5.Bakethebuttercupsfor18to20minutes,oruntiltheyarealightgoldenbrownandbouncebackslightlytothetouch.6.Transferthemuffintinfromtheoventoawirerackandletsitforabout15minutesbeforeremovingthebuttercupstocoolcompletely.
Keepinanairtightcontainerforupto3days,orwrapandfreezeforupto3months.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1buttercup):150calories,8gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,18gcarbohydrates,50mgsodium,2gfiber,3gprotein,7gsugars
CARAMELGLAZEDFAKIN’BACONBROWNIESMakes16brownies
LikeanyniceJewishgirlfromQueens,Igrewupeatingbaconforbreakfasteverynowandthen,onpaperplates.Thismadeitkosher.Nowadays,eventhoughthereisaplethoraoffakebaconoutthere,itishighlyprocessedandprobablycontainssoy.Oy,what’sanallergymamatodo?Well,I’lltellyouinoneword.Shitake.InadditiontobeingagreatsourceofvitaminC,ironanddietaryfiber,shitakemushrooms,whenbaked,areaperfectimpersonatorofbacon.SoenjoytheseonaSundaymorning,andthehousewillsmelljustlikecuredmeat.Andyoudon’tevenhavetousedisposabletableware.
MUSTHAVE
FauxBacon15×10-inchsheetofparchmentpaper1cup¼-inch-thickslicedshitakemushrooms1tablespoongrapeseedoil¼teaspoonfineseasalt
CaramelSauce½cupcoconutnectar¼cupsunflowerseedbutter(seehere)¼teaspoonfineseasalt
BrowniesGrapeseedoil,forgreasingthepan1¼cupsall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)½cupcacaopowder½teaspoonbakingsodateaspoonguargum
¼teaspoonfineseasaltteaspooncayennepowder(optional)
¼cupgrapeseedoil¼cupcoconutnectar1teaspoonvanillaextractteaspoonsteviapowder
10tablespoonswarmwater
MUSTDO1.Preheatovento350°F.Linea15×10-inchjelly-rollpanwithparchmentpaper.2.Tomakethefauxbacon,spreadtheshitakeonthepreparedpan.Drizzlethegrapeseedoilonthemushrooms,tossthemgentlywithyourhandstocoatandsprinklewiththesalt.Bakefor40minutes,oruntilthemushroomsareslightlycrisp.Setaside.3.Reducetheheatoftheovento325°F.4.Tomakethecaramelsauce,mixtogetherthecoconutnectar,sunflowerseedbutterandsaltinasmallbowluntilwellcombined.5.Tomakethebrownies,greasean8×8-inchsquarebakingpanwithgrapeseedoil.6.Whisktogethertheflour,cacaopowder,bakingsoda,guargum,saltandcayenne,ifusing,inalargebowl.7.Addthegrapeseedoil,coconutnectar,vanillaandsteviaandstirtocombine.Nextaddthewarmwaterandstiruntilitisabsorbedandthebatterissmooth.8.Spoonthebatterintothepreparedpan,smoothdownwithawetbakingspatulaorthebackofawetspoonanddrizzlewithcaramelsauce.Withaswirlingmotion,runapointyknifeinandoutofthecaramelsaucesosomeofitseepsintothebrownie.Topevenlywiththe“bacon”bits.9.Bakethebrowniesfor11to12minutes,oruntilthebatterstartstopullawayfromthesidesofthepanandatoothpickinsertedinthecentercomesoutwithjustafewcrumbsattached.Rotatethepanfromfronttobackafter9minutesofbaking.10.Transferthepanfromtheoventoawirerackandletrestforabout20minutesbeforecuttingthebrowniesinto16squares.
Keepinanairtightcontainerforupto3days,orwrapandfreezeforupto3months.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1brownie):120calories,6gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,20gcarbohydrates,140mgsodium,2gfiber,3gprotein,8gsugars
WhenIwasalittlegirl,Iwouldn’teatthecookiemymotherputinmyhandunlessanotheronewasfirmlyplacedintheother.Ican’ttellyouwhyIdidthis;it’snotlikeIdidn’tknowwheremynextsnackwascomingfrom.Iguessitwasasecurityissue.Withayoungerbrotherintow,Ineverknewwhatmightbeleftinthecookiejar.Now,myson,who’sanonlychild,doesn’thavetoworryaboutsiblingseatinghisrations—justhismother.Poorkid.
QuinoaCranberryCookiesSunflowerButterChocolateChipCookiesOatmealFudgeChocolateChipCookiesCosmicChocolateChipCookiesPlumLemonPinkyprintsSicilianMandelBreadBasilLemonadeCookies
QUINOACRANBERRYCOOKIES
Makesabout12cookies
OnedayIfoundmycupboardsempty,saveforquinoaflakesanddriedcranberries.WhatkindofmotheramI!Soinneedofsomecomfort,IusedwhatIhadandmademysonsomeQuinoaCranberryCookies.Letmetellyou,whatasurpriseitwastofindthattheblendingofnutty-flavoredquinoaflakeswithsweetandtartdriedcranberrieswaslikeamatchmadeonJDate.Hey,don’tknockonlinedating.That’showImetmyhusband.Anyway,evenmorethanmytaxreturnfilingstatus,youshouldappreciatethatwhenyourkidseatthesecookies,youcanpatyourselfonthebackforgettingthemtoeattheirspinach.That’sright.Quinoaisacomplete,gluten-freeproteingrainthatisrelatedtothespinachfamily.Andjustsoyouknow,thesecookiesarebestrightoutoftheoven,becausetheymeltinyourmouthlike“butta.”
SunflowerButterChocolateChip,OatmealFudgeChocolateChipandQuinoaCranberryCookies
MUSTHAVE15×13-inchsheetofparchmentpaper1cupquinoaflakes¾cuphotwater¾cupall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)½cupamaranthflour½teaspoonbakingsoda¼teaspooncinnamonpowder¼teaspoongroundnutmeg¼teaspoonguargum¼teaspoonfineseasalt¼cupcoconutoil¼cupcoconutnectar
2teaspoonsvanillaextractteaspoonsteviapowder
¾cupdriedcranberries
MUSTDO1.Preheatovento325°F.Linea15×13-inchcookiesheetwithparchmentpaper.2.Pourthequinoaflakesintoamedium-sizebowl,addthehotwaterandletsitwithoutstirring.3.Whisktogetherthetwoflours,bakingsoda,cinnamon,nutmeg,guargumandsaltinalargebowl.Makeawellinthemiddle.4.Microwavethecoconutoilandcoconutnectarina2-cupmeasuringcupfor20seconds.Addthevanillaandsteviaandstirtocombine.Pourthecoconutoilmixtureintotheflourmixture.5.Nextaddthequinoaflakemixtureandstirtocombine.Foldinthedriedcranberries.6.Takeabout1½tablespoonsofthedough,shapeitintoaball,andplaceitonthepreparedcookiesheet.Repeatuntilyouhaveusedupallthedough,placingtheballsabout2inchesapartonthecookiesheet.Flatteneachballgentlywiththebottomofameasuringcup.7.Bakethecookiesfor16to18minutes,oruntiltheyarealightgoldenbrownaroundtheedges.Rotatethecookiesheetfromfronttobackafter10minutesofbaking.8.Transferthecookiesheetfromtheoventoawirerackandletsitforabout10minutesbeforeremovingthecookiestocoolcompletely.
Keepinanairtightcontainerforupto3days,orwrapandfreezeforupto3months.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1cookie):145calories,5gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,18gcarbohydrates,80mgsodium,2gfiber,2gprotein,10gsugars
SweetTruth:Useextra-virgincoconutoilifyouwantthefinalproducttotasteandsmelllikecoconut.Otherwise,userefinedcoconutoil.
SUNFLOWERBUTTERCHOCOLATECHIPCOOKIES
Makesabout12cookies
Thesecookiesmightfreakyouout,becausetheytastemorelikepeanutbuttercookiesthanpeanutbuttercookies.Andbetteryet,asIhintedearlier,theseleniuminsunflowerseedsconferhealthbenefitsrelatingtomen’svirility,sothattheyarealmostlikeMotherNature’sViagra.Sohaveyourmankeepsomeofthesecookiessockedawayinhisglovecompartment,becauseyouneverknowwhenthemoodmightstrike.
MUSTHAVE15×13-inchsheetofparchmentpaper1cupall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)1cupamaranthflour½teaspoonbakingsoda½teaspoonguargum½teaspoonfineseasalt¼cupcoconutnectar3tablespoonscoconutoil2teaspoonsvanillaextractteaspoonsteviapowder
½cupsunflowerseedbutter(seehere)6tablespoonswater¾cupchocolatechips(seehere)
MUSTDO1.Preheatovento325°F.Linea15×13-inchcookiesheetwithparchmentpaper.2.Whisktogetherthetwoflours,bakingsoda,guargumandsaltinalargebowl.Makeawellinthemiddle.3.Microwavethecoconutnectarandcoconutoilina2-cupmeasuringcupfor20seconds.Addthevanillaandsteviaandstirtocombine.Pourintotheflourmixture.4.Addthesunflowerseedbutterandwatertotheflourmixtureandmixwell.Foldinthechocolatechips.5.Takeabout1½tablespoonsofthedough,shapeitintoaball,andplaceitonthepreparedcookiesheet.Repeatuntilyouhaveusedupallthedough,placingtheballsabout2inchesapartonthecookiesheet.Flatteneachballgentlywiththebottomofameasuringcup.6.Bakethecookiesfor18to20minutes,oruntiltheyarealightgoldenbrownaroundtheedges.Rotatethecookiesheetfromfronttobackhalfwaythroughbaking.7.Transferthecookiesheetfromtheoventoawirerackandletsitforabout10minutesbeforeremovingthecookiestocoolcompletely.
Keepinanairtightcontainerforupto3days,orwrapindividuallyandfreezeforupto3months.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1cookie):215calories,11gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,29gcarbohydrates,100mgsodium,2gfiber,3gprotein,7gsugars
OATMEALFUDGECHOCOLATECHIPCOOKIES
Makesabout12cookies
Eventhoughyoumaynotthinkofputtingchocolateinyourchild’sbowlofoatmeal,there’snoharmindoingso,astheantioxidantandmineralcontentofcacaopowderissoimmense,it’sanaturaljuxtapositiontothehigh-fiberoats.Butevenbetterthanthat,thecombinationsofflavorscan’tbebeat.Soinsteadofhotcereal,Isometimesservethesecookiestomychildasthefirstmealoftheday,andIhaven’theardacomplaintyet.
MUSTHAVE15×13-inchsheetofparchmentpaper1cupall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)½cupcacaopowder½teaspoonbakingsoda½teaspoonguargum¼teaspoonfineseasalt¼cupcoconutoil¼cupcoconutnectar2teaspoonsvanillaextractteaspoonsteviapowder
½cupwater1¼cupsgluten-freeoats¾cupchocolatechips(seehere)
MUSTDO1.Preheatovento325°F.Linea15×13-inchcookiesheetwithparchmentpaper.2.Whisktogethertheflour,cacaopowder,bakingsoda,guargumandsaltinalargebowl.Makeawellinthemiddle.3.Microwavethecoconutoilandcoconutnectarina2-cupmeasuringcupfor20seconds.Addthevanillaandsteviaandstirtocombine.Pourintotheflourmixture.4.Addthewatertotheflourmixtureandstiruntiltheliquidisabsorbed.Stirintheoatsandchocolatechips.5.Takeabout1½tablespoonsofthedough,shapeitintoaball,andplaceitonthepreparedcookiesheet.Repeatuntilyouhaveusedupallthedough,placingtheballsabout2inchesapartonthecookiesheet.Flatteneachballgentlywiththebottomofameasuringcup.6.Bakethecookiesfor12to13minutes,oruntiltheoatslookalittledryandthekitchensmellslikechocolate.Rotatethecookiesheetfromfronttobackafter9minutesofbaking.7.Transferthecookiesheetfromtheoventoawirerackandletsitforabout10minutesbeforeremovingthecookiestocoolcompletely.
Keepinanairtightcontainerforupto3days,orwrapandfreezeforupto3months.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1cookie):160calories,7gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,30gcarbohydrates,100mgsodium,3gfiber,2gprotein,6gsugars
COSMICCHOCOLATECHIPCOOKIES
Makesabout12cookies
Faceit,kidsaretheCEOsoftheirownmicrocosmicuniverse,andtheadultswhotrytohackintothissacredspacesuckbig-time.Sothebestthingtodotoexistinthesamestratumistoprepareyummiesfortheirtummiesthatwillmakethemthinkyou’reasuperherofromPlanetKitchen.Withthesubtlespicesgingerandnutmeg,overflowingwithprotectivephytonutrientsandexquisiteflavor,IguaranteeyourkidswillconcludethattheseCosmicChocolateChipCookiesareoutofthisworld!
MUSTHAVE15×13-inchsheetofparchmentpaper1¼cupsall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)¾cupamaranthflour½teaspoonbakingsoda½teaspoonguargum¼teaspoongingerpowder¼teaspoonfineseasaltteaspoongroundnutmeg
¼cupcoconutoil¼cupcoconutnectar1tablespoonvanillaextract¼teaspoonorangeextract¼teaspoonsteviapowder7tablespoonswater¾cupchocolatechips(seehere)
MUSTDO1.Preheatovento325°F.Linea15×13-inchcookiesheetwithparchmentpaper.2.Whisktogetherthetwoflours,bakingsoda,guargum,ginger,saltandnutmeginalargebowl.Makeawellinthemiddle.3.Microwavethecoconutoilandcoconutnectarina2-cupmeasuringcupfor20seconds.Addthevanilla,orangeextractandsteviaandstirtocombine.Pourintotheflourmixture.4.Addthewatertotheflourmixtureandstiruntiltheliquidisabsorbed.Foldinthechocolatechips.5.Takeabout1½tablespoonsofthedough,shapeitintoaball,andplaceitonthepreparedcookiesheet.Repeatuntilyouhaveusedupallthedough,placingtheballsabout2inchesapartonthecookiesheet.Flatteneachballgentlywiththebottomofameasuringcup.6.Bakethecookiesfor12to13minutes,oruntiltheyarealightgoldenbrownaroundtheedges.Rotatethecookiesheetfromfronttobackafter9minutesofbaking.7.Transferthecookiesheetfromtheoventoawirerackandletsitforabout10minutesbeforeremovingthecookiestocoolcompletely.
Keepinanairtightcontainerforupto3days,orwrapandfreezeforupto3months.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1cookie):170calories,7gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,25gcarbohydrates,100mgsodium,2gfiber,2gprotein,7gsugars
PLUMLEMONPINKYPRINTS
Makesabout16cookies
Ithinkpinkiesmustbeenviousoftheiropposableneighborsfourdigitsdown.Let’sfaceit.Thumbsgetalltheaction.Withthumbsucking,thumbs-ups,stickingoutlikeasorethumb,hitchingaridebywayofthumb,beingallthumbsifyou’reclumsyandholidaycookiescalledthumbprints,it’sclearthereisaprejudice.SoI’mheretostarttheequalrightsforpinkiesmovementbyintroducingmyPlumLemonPinkyprints.Theyarenowahands-downfavoriteinmyhouse.
MUSTHAVE
JamFilling½cupdriedplums(akaprunes)1cupwater¼cupfreshlysqueezedlemonjuice
Cookies15×13-inchsheetofparchmentpaper1cupall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)1cupamaranthflour½teaspoonbakingsoda½teaspoonguargum¼teaspoonfineseasaltcupcoconutoil
¼cupcoconutnectar
1teaspoonvanillaextract¼teaspoonlemonextract¼teaspoonsteviapowder¼cupwater
MUSTDO1.Tomakethejamfilling,boilthedriedplumsinthewaterinamedium-sizesaucepanfor15minutes,oruntilverysoft.Drainthewaterandplacetheplumsandlemonjuiceinafoodprocessororblenderandpureeuntilsmooth.2.Preheatovento325°F.Linea15×13-inchcookiesheetwithparchmentpaper.3.Tomakethecookies,whisktogetherthetwoflours,bakingsoda,guargumandsaltinalargebowl.Makeawellinthemiddle.4.Microwavethecoconutoilandcoconutnectarina2-cupmeasuringcupfor20seconds.Addthevanilla,lemonextractandsteviaandstirtocombine.Pourintotheflourmixture,addthewaterandstiruntiltheliquidisabsorbed.5.Formthedoughintomarquise-shapedovals,usingabout1½tablespoonsforeach,andplacethemabout2inchesapartonthepreparedcookiesheet.6.Gentlypressyourpinkie,lengthwise,inthemiddleofeachovaltoformanindentation.7.Spoonsomeplumlemonjamfillingintoeachindentation.Dipyourindexfingerintosomewater,andsmoothoutthetopofthefillingineachcookiewithyourwetfinger.8.Bakethepinkyprintsfor17to18minutes,oruntiltheyarealightgoldenbrown.Rotatethecookiesheetfromfronttobackafter10minutesofbaking.9.Transferthecookiesheetfromtheoventoawirerackandletsitforabout10minutesbeforeremovingthecookiestocoolcompletely.
Keepinanairtightcontainerforupto3days,orwrapandfreezeforupto3months.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1pinkyprint):150calories,5gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,24gcarbohydrates,80mgsodium,2gfiber,2gprotein,7gsugars
SICILIANMANDELBREAD
Makesabout12cookies
MandelbreadistheJewishanswertoItalianbiscotti.Thisissurprising,sinceJewsalwaysansweraquestionwithaquestion,notananswer.Butinanyevent,IthinkMandelisalittleconfused,becausehe’sreallyacookie,notaloaf.Thiscrispandherbycookie,twicebaked,isgoodfordippinginandthensippingyourbeverageofchoice.
MUSTHAVE15×13-inchsheetofparchmentpaper1cupall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)1cupamaranthflour5tablespoonsrawpumpkinseeds,coarselychopped1teaspoondriedrosemary1teaspoondriedthyme½teaspoonbakingsoda½teaspoonguargum¼teaspoonfineseasalt¼cupgrapeseedoil¼cupcoconutnectar1teaspoonvanillaextractteaspoonsteviapowder
½cupwater1teaspoonlemonzest
MUSTDO1.Preheatovento325°F.Linea15×13-inchcookiesheetwithparchmentpaper.2.Whisktogetherthetwoflours,pumpkinseeds,rosemary,thyme,bakingsoda,guargumandsaltinalargebowl.Makeawellinthemiddle.3.Addthegrapeseedoil,coconutnectar,vanillaandsteviaandstirtocombine.Nextaddthewaterandlemonzestandstiruntilincorporated.4.Formthedoughintoalogandflattenitsothatitisabout8incheslongand4½incheswide.Placethelogonthepreparedcookiesheet.5.Bakethelogfor25to26minutes,oruntilitisalightgoldenbrownandisfirmtothetouch.Rotatethecookiesheetfromfronttobackhalfwaythroughbaking.6.Transferthecookiesheetfromtheoventoawirerackandletsitforabout10minutes.Keeptheovenon.7.Placethelogonacuttingboard.Slicetheloginto½-inchslices,onanangle,withawetserratedknife.Arrangetheslicesonthecookiesheet,cutsidedown.Baketheslicesfor12to13minutes,turningthemoverhalfwaythroughbaking,untilbothsidesarelightlytoasted.8.Transferthecookiesheetfromtheoventoawirerackandletsitforabout10minutesbeforeremovingthecookiestocoolcompletely.
Keepinanairtightcontainerforupto3days,orwrapandfreezeforupto3months.
SweetTruthWhenflatteningthelogbeforeit’sbaked,ithelpstoputapieceofparchmentpaperandanothercookiesheetontopofitandpressdowntoensureanevenlayerallthewayacross.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1cookie):160calories,6gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,24gcarbohydrates,100mgsodium,2gfiber,3gprotein,4gsugars
BASILLEMONADECOOKIES
Makesabout12cookies
ThefirstthingIconcoctedwhenIboughtmyVitamixblenderwasaBasilLemonadeSmoothie.IwasgrowingbasilinmybackyardandhadjustplantedaMeyerlemontreeinthefront.Iwasexcitedtofinallybeableto“liveofftheland.”Thegreenlemonadewasabighit,soàlaHollywood,Imadeasequelinadifferentformat.Hopefully,it’llbeablockbusterinanovennearyou.
MUSTHAVE
Cookies15×13-inchsheetofparchmentpaper1½cupsall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)½cuplightbuckwheatflour½teaspoonbakingsoda½teaspoonguargum¼teaspoonfineseasalt¼cupcoconutoil¼cupcoconutnectar1teaspoonvanillaextract½teaspoonlemonextract¼teaspoonsteviapowder7tablespoonswater3tablespoonsfinelymincedfreshbasil
LemonGlaze1tablespoonunsweetenedcoconutmilk¼teaspoonturmericpowder1cuppowderederythritol5teaspoonsfreshlysqueezedlemonjuice
MUSTDO1.Preheatovento325°F.Linea15×13-inchcookiesheetwithparchmentpaper.2.Tomakethecookies,whisktogetherthetwoflours,bakingsoda,guargumandsaltinalargebowl.Makeawellinthemiddle.3.Microwavethecoconutoilandcoconutnectarina2-cupmeasuringcupfor20seconds.Addthevanilla,lemonextractandsteviaandstirtocombine.Pourintotheflourmixture.4.Addthewatertotheflourmixtureandstiruntiltheliquidisabsorbed.Stirinthebasil.5.Takeabout1½tablespoonsofthedough,shapeitintoaball,andplaceitonthepreparedcookiesheet.Repeatuntilyouhaveusedupallthedough,placingtheballsabout2inchesapartonthecookiesheet.Flatteneachgentlywiththebottomofameasuringcup.6.Bakethecookiesfor13to14minutes,oruntiltheyarealightgoldenbrownaroundtheedges.Rotatethecookiesheetfromfronttobackafter9minutesofbaking.7.Transferthecookiesheetfromtheoventoawirerackandletsitforabout15minutesbeforeremovingthecookiestocoolcompletely.8.Tomakethelemonglaze,mixtogetherthecoconutmilkandturmericpowderinamedium-sizemicrowave-safebowlandmicrowavefor20seconds.Addthepowderederythritolandlemonjuiceandstiruntilsmoothandwellcombined.9.Frostthecompletelycooledcookies.
Keepinanairtightcontainerforupto3days,orwrapandfreezeforupto3months.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1cookie):125calories,5gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,18gcarbohydrates,100mgsodium,2gfiber,2gprotein,4gsugars
Onedayafriendofminetoldherfour-year-oldsonthatshelovedhim.Hereplied,“Iloveyou,too,Mommy,butonlywhenyougivemecupcakes.”Sothedemoralizationofthistaleisthatatthisage,achild’sloveismostlikelycupcakeconditional.Luckily,withtheserecipes,nomatterwhat,achildcanlovethesecupcakesandhisorhermommy,too!
BlackandWhiteDelightCupcakesChocoholicCupcakesIrresistibleRedVelvetCupcakesCrazyforCoconutCupcakesVividVanillaCupcakesMochaItalianEspressoCupcakes
RubyRedWineandChocolateCupcakes
BLACKANDWHITEDELIGHTCUPCAKES
Makes12standard-sizecupcakes
SinceI’mfromNewYorkCity,Iwasinspiredtocreatethesecupcakesasanodetotheclassicdelicatessencookiesofthesamename.Thecacaopowderusedforthe“black”frostinginthisrecipeflowswithflavonoids,compoundsengagedinantioxidantactivity,whichhelpsreducecellulardamagecausedbypeskyfreeradicals.The“white”frostingcontainserythritol,anatural,zero-caloriesweetenerderivedfromfruitsandvegetables.Soinaworldwheremostissuesfallintothegrayzone,it’scomfortingtoknowthatyoucancountonyourcupcakestobeblackandwhite.
MUSTHAVE
Cupcakes12standard-sizepaperbakingcups¾cupunsweetenedplainricemilk1teaspoonapplecidervinegar1¾cupsall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)1teaspoonsodium-freebakingpowder½teaspoonbakingsodateaspoonguargum
¼teaspoonfineseasalt¼cupgrapeseedoil¼cupcoconutnectar2teaspoonsvanillaextract¼teaspoonlemonextractteaspoonsteviapowder
¼cupvegan,soy-freeplainyogurt(IuseSoDeliciouscoconutmilkyogurt.Seeresourcesformoreinformation.)
VanillaFrosting1cuppowderederythritol2tablespoonswarmvanillaricemilk1tablespooncoconutoilteaspoonfineseasalt
ChocolateFrosting½cupcoconutnectar3tablespoonscoconutoil¾cupcacaopowder2tablespoonswarmwaterteaspoonsteviapowderteaspoonfineseasalt
MUSTDO
1.Preheatovento325°F.Lineastandard12-cupcupcaketinwithpaperbakingcups.2.Tomakethecupcakes,mixtogetherthericemilkandapplecidervinegarina2-cupmeasuringcup.3.Whisktogethertheflour,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,guargumandsaltinalargebowl.Makeawellinthemiddle.4.Addthegrapeseedoil,coconutnectar,vanilla,lemonextractandsteviatotheflourmixtureandmixwelltocombine.Nextaddthericemilkmixtureandstiruntiltheliquidisabsorbedandthebatterissmooth.Stirintheyogurtuntilwellcombined.5.Pourthebatterintothemeasuringcup,asthespoutwillmakeiteasiertopourthebatterintothecupcaketinwithoutspillage.6.Pourthebatterintothepreparedcupcaketin,dividingitevenly.Eachcupshouldbeabouttwo-thirdsfull.Bakethecupcakesfor15to16minutes,oruntiltheyarealightgoldenbrownandbouncebackslightlytothetouch.Rotatethecupcaketinfromfronttobackafter10minutesofbaking.7.Transferthecupcaketinfromtheoventoawirerackandletsitfor10minutesbeforeremovingthecupcakestocoolcompletely.8.Tomakethevanillafrosting,mixtogetherthepowderederythritolandvanillaricemilkinasmallbowl.Addthecoconutoilandsaltandstiruntilsmoothandwellcombined.9.Tomakethechocolatefrosting,mixtogetherthecoconutnectarandcoconutoilinasmallbowl.Addthecacaopowder,warmwater,steviaandsaltandstiruntilsmoothandwellcombined.10.Frostthecompletelycooledcupcakes,vanillafrostingononehalfandchocolatefrostingontheother.
Keepunfrostedcupcakesinanairtightcontainerforupto3days,orwrapandfreezethemforupto3months.Leftoverfrostingkeepsinthefridgeforabout4weeksifstoredinanairtightcontainer.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1cupcake):200calories,9gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,23gcarbohydrates,110mgsodium,2gfiber,2gprotein,15gsugars
CHOCOHOLICCUPCAKES
Makes12standard-sizecupcakes
Noneedforatwelve-stepprogramhere,becausebeingaddictedtochocolate,orthesecupcakes,forthatmatter,isagoodthing.Notonlydoyougetthegoodstuffthatchocolatebrings,butI’vealsoaddedapotassiumboostthankstotheavocadointhefrosting.Theavocadoaddsnotonlyhealthbenefitsbutalsoasmoothcreaminess,andnoonebutyouwillknowit’sinthere.
MUSTHAVE
Cupcakes12standard-sizepaperbakingcups1cupunsweetenedplainricemilk1teaspoonapplecidervinegar1¾cupsall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)cupcacaopowder
1¼teaspoonssodium-freebakingpowder1teaspoonbakingsoda½teaspoonguargum¼teaspoonfineseasalt¼cupgrapeseedoil¼cupcoconutnectar2teaspoonsvanillaextractteaspoonsteviapowder
cupvegan,soy-freeplainyogurt(IuseSoDeliciouscoconutmilkyogurt.Seeresourcesformoreinformation.)
ChocolateFrosting1cupcoconutnectar¼cupcoconutoil¼cupmashedavocado2cupspowderederythritol1cupcacaopowder2tablespoonswarmwater¼teaspoonsteviapowder¼teaspoonfineseasalt
MUSTDO1.Preheatovento325°F.Lineastandard12-cupcupcaketinwithpaperbakingcups.2.Tomakethecupcakes,mixtogetherthericemilkandapplecidervinegarina2-cupmeasuringcup.3.Whisktogethertheflour,cacaopowder,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,guargumandsaltinalargebowl.Makeawellinthemiddle.4.Addthegrapeseedoil,coconutnectar,vanillaandsteviatotheflourmixtureandstirtocombine.Nextaddthericemilkmixtureandstiruntiltheliquidisabsorbedandthebatterissmooth.Stirintheyogurtuntilwellcombined.5.Pourthebatterintothemeasuringcup,asthespoutwillmakeiteasiertopourthebatterintothecupcaketinwithoutspillage.6.Pourthebatterintothepreparedcupcaketin,dividingitevenly.Eachcupshouldbeabouttwo-thirdsfull.Bakethecupcakesfor16to17minutes,oruntiltheybouncebackslightlytothetouch.Rotatethecupcaketinfromfronttobackafter10minutesofbaking.7.Transferthecupcaketinfromtheoventoawirerackandletsitfor10minutesbeforeremovingthecupcakestocoolcompletely.8.Tomakethechocolatefrosting,mixtogetherthecoconutnectar,coconutoilandmashedavocadoinalargebowl.Addthepowderederythritol,cacaopowder,warmwater,steviaandsaltandstiruntilsmoothandwellcombined.9.Frostthecompletelycooledcupcakes.
Keepunfrostedcupcakesinanairtightcontainerforupto3days,orwrapandfreezethemforupto3months.Leftoverfrostingkeepsinthefridgeforabout4weeksifstoredinanairtightcontainer.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1cupcake):180calories,9gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,22gcarbohydrates,135mgsodium,2gfiber,2gprotein,12gsugars
IRRESISTIBLEREDVELVETCUPCAKES
Makes12standard-sizecupcakes
Mostpeoplegogagaoverredvelvetcake,butthensomeask,“What’ssogreataboutit?”SinceI’mJewish,Iansweraquestionwithaquestionandaskback,“Well,what’ssogreataboutadiamond?Isn’titjustarock?”Andthat,girlfriend,isallthatneedstobesaid,becausethat’sreallywhatredvelvetcupcakesare.Ediblediamonds.No?
MUSTHAVE
Cupcakes12standard-sizepaperbakingcups10ouncesoffrozen(thawed)cranberries¼cupwater2tablespoonsunsweetenedplainricemilk1teaspoonapplecidervinegar2cupsall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)1tablespooncacaopowder1½teaspoonssodium-freebakingpowder¼teaspoonxanthangum¼teaspoonfineseasalt¼cupgrapeseedoil¼cupcoconutnectar1teaspoonvanillaextractteaspoonsteviapowder
¼cupfreshsqueezedlemonjuice¼teaspoonbakingsoda
CranberryFrosting2tablespoonscoconutoil2tablespoonscoconutnectar2½cupspowderederythritol¼cupcranberrypuree(leftoverfromcupcakepreparation)¼teaspoonsteviapowder¼teaspoonfineseasalt
MUSTDO1.Preheatovento325°F.Lineastandard12-cupcupcaketinwithpaperbakingcups.2.Tomakethecupcakes,placethecranberriesandwaterinafoodprocessororblenderandpureeuntilsmooth.3.Mixtogetherthericemilkandapplecidervinegarinasmallbowl.4.Whisktogethertheflour,cacaopowder,bakingpowder,xanthangumandsaltinalargebowl.Makeawellinthemiddle.
5.Addthegrapeseedoil,coconutnectar,vanillaandsteviatotheflourmixtureandstirtocombine.Nextaddthericemilkmixtureand1cupofthecranberrypuree,andstiruntiltheliquidisabsorbedandthebatterissmooth.6.Mixtogetherthelemonjuiceandbakingsodainasmallbowl,waittillitfizzes,andthenquicklystiritintothebatter.Actswiftlyheresothebakingsodadoesn’tloseitspotencyonceithitsthecitricacid.7.Spoonthebatterintothepreparedcupcaketin,dividingitevenly.Eachcupshouldbeabouttwo-thirdsfull.Bakethecupcakesfor22to23minutes,oruntiltheybouncebackslightlytothetouch.Rotatethecupcaketinfromfronttobackhalfwaythroughbaking.8.Transferthecupcaketinfromtheoventoawirerackandletsitfor30minutesbeforeremovingthecupcakestocoolcompletely.9.Tomakethecranberryfrosting,microwavethecoconutoilandcoconutnectarinamedium-sizemicrowave-safebowlfor20seconds.Addthepowderederythritol,theremaining¼cupofcranberrypuree,steviaandsaltandstiruntilsmoothandwellcombined.10.Frostthecompletelycooledcupcakes.
Keepunfrostedcupcakesinanairtightcontainerfornolongerthan1day,orwrapandfreezethemforupto3months.Leftoverfrostingkeepsinthefridgeforabout4weeksifstoredinanairtightcontainer.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1cupcake):175calories,7gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,25gcarbohydrates,110mgsodium,3gfiber,2gprotein,7gsugars
SweetTruth:Iusexanthanguminsteadofguarguminthisrecipebecauseallthecitricacidfromthelemonjuicerendersguargumineffective.Speakingoflemonjuice,onlyfreshlysqueezedworks.Ifyouuselemonjuicefromabottle,thecupcakeswillnotretaintheirrosycolorfromthecranberries.
SweetTruth:Makesuretowaittheentiretimesuggestedbeforeremovingthebakedcupcakesfromtheirtin.Otherwise,youwillhavegummycupcakesonyourhandsandyouwon’tbeveryhappywithme.
CRAZYFORCOCONUTCUPCAKES
Makes12standard-sizecupcakes
ThereasonI’msocrazyforcoconut,inallitsvariousincarnations,isthatscientificstudieshaveshownittohavebeneficialeffectsontheskin,hair,heart,liver,kidneysandbones,toboostimmunity,andtoaiddigestionandweightmanagement.“Weightmanagement?”Icanhearthatincreduloustoneinyourvoice.“Lookatallthosecalories!Checkoutallthosefatgrams!”Well,it’strue.Becauseit’samedium-chainfattyacid,coconutismorereadilyabsorbedinyourbody,whichcausesittoincreaseyourmetabolism,whichhelpsyouburnmoreenergy.SoforgetaboutthatchichiweightlossprogramandeatthesecupcakesforJennyCraig’ssake.
MUSTHAVE
Cupcakes12standard-sizepaperbakingcups¾cupunsweetenedcoconutmilk1teaspoonapplecidervinegar2cupsall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)cupunsweetenedshreddedcoconut
1½teaspoonssodium-freebakingpowder¾teaspoonbakingsoda½teaspoonguargum¼teaspoonfineseasalt¼cupgrapeseedoil¼cupcoconutnectar1teaspoonvanillaextractteaspoonsteviapowder
cupvegan,soy-freeplainyogurt(IuseSoDeliciouscoconutmilkyogurt.Seeresourcesformoreinformation.)
CoconutButterFrosting2tablespoonscoconutoil2tablespoonscoconutnectar2cupspowderederythritol½cupsunflowerseedbutter(seehere)¼cupunsweetenedcoconutmilk¼teaspoonfineseasalt
Topping½cupunsweetenedshreddedcoconut
MUSTDO1.Preheatovento325°F.Lineastandard12-cupcupcaketinwithpaperbakingcups.2.Tomakethecupcakes,mixtogetherthecoconutmilkandapplecidervinegarina2-cupmeasuringcup.3.Whisktogethertheflour,shreddedcoconut,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,guargumandsaltinalargebowl.Makeawellinthemiddle.4.Addthegrapeseedoil,coconutnectar,vanillaandsteviatotheflourmixtureandstirtocombine.Nextaddthecoconutmilkmixtureandstiruntilitisabsorbed.Stirintheyogurtuntilwellcombined.5.Pourthebatterintothemeasuringcup,asthespoutwillmakeiteasiertopourthebatterintothecupcaketinwithoutspillage.6.Pourthebatterintothepreparedcupcaketin,dividingitevenly.Eachcupshouldbeabouttwo-thirdsfull.Bakethecupcakesfor15to16minutes,oruntiltheyarealightgoldenbrownandbouncebackslightlytothetouch.Rotatethecupcaketinfromfronttobackafter10minutesofbaking.7.Transferthecupcaketinfromtheoventoawirerackandletsitfor10minutesbeforeremovingthecupcakestocoolcompletely.8.Tomakethecoconutbutterfrosting,microwavethecoconutoilandcoconutnectarinamedium-sizemicrowave-safebowlfor20seconds.Addthepowderederythritol,sunflowerseedbutter,coconutmilkandsaltandstiruntilsmoothandwellcombined.9.Frostthecompletelycooledcupcakes.10.Pourtheshreddedcoconutintoasmallbowl.Rollthetopofeachfrostedcupcakeinthecoconuttoppingtocoat.
Keepunfrostedcupcakesinanairtightcontainerforupto3days,orwrapandfreezethemforupto3months.Leftoverfrostingkeepsinthefridgeforabout4weeksifstoredinanairtightcontainer.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1cupcake):200calories,12gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,25gcarbohydrates,140mgsodium,3gfiber,3gprotein,7gsugars
VIVIDVANILLACUPCAKES
Makes12standard-sizecupcakes
Thisvanillacupcakehasasupermoistcrumbandrealvanillabeanspeckledinsideandout.Afavoriteamongfoodietoddlers.
MUSTHAVE
Cupcakes12standard-sizepaperbakingcups¾cupunsweetenedplainricemilk1teaspoonapplecidervinegar2cupsall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)1¼teaspoonssodium-freebakingpowder½teaspoonbakingsoda½teaspoonguargum¼teaspoonfineseasalt¼cupgrapeseedoil¼cupcoconutnectar1tablespoonvanillaextractteaspoonsteviapowdercupvegan,soy-freeplainyogurt(IuseSoDeliciouscoconutmilkyogurt.Seeresourcesformore
information.)½vanillabean,cutinhalflengthwiseandseedsscoopedoutandreserved
VanillaFrosting2½cupspowderederythritol6tablespoonswarmvanillaricemilk2tablespoonscoconutoil¼teaspoonfineseasalt½vanillabean,cutinhalflengthwiseandseedsscoopedoutandreserved
MUSTDO1.Preheatovento325°F.Lineastandard12-cupcupcaketinwithpaperbakingcups.2.Tomakethecupcakes,mixtogetherthericemilkandapplecidervinegarina2-cupmeasuringcup.3.Whisktogethertheflour,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,guargumandsaltinalargebowl.Makeawellinthemiddle.4.Addthegrapeseedoil,coconutnectar,vanillaandsteviatotheflourmixtureandstirtocombine.Nextaddthericemilkmixtureandstiruntilitisabsorbedandthebatterissmooth.Stirintheyogurtandvanillabeanseedsuntilwellcombined.5.Pourthebatterintothemeasuringcup,asthespoutwillmakeiteasiertopourthebatterintothecupcaketinwithoutspillage.6.Pourthebatterintothepreparedcupcaketin,dividingitevenly.Eachcupshouldbeabouttwo-thirds
full.Bakethecupcakesfor15to16minutes,oruntiltheyarealightgoldenbrownandbouncebackslightlytothetouch.Rotatethecupcaketinfromfronttobackhalfwaythroughbaking.7.Transferthecupcaketinfromtheoventoawirerackandletsitfor10minutesbeforeremovingthecupcakestocoolcompletely.8.Tomakethevanillafrosting,mixtogetherthepowderederythritolandwarmvanillaricemilkinamedium-sizebowl.Addthecoconutoilandsaltandstiruntilsmoothandwellincorporated.Stirinthevanillabeanseeds.9.Frostthecompletelycooledcupcakes.
Keepunfrostedcupcakesinanairtightcontainerforupto3days,orwrapandfreezethemforupto3months.Leftoverfrostingkeepsinthefridgeforabout4weeksifstoredinanairtightcontainer.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1cupcake):190calories,9gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,22gcarbohydrates,130mgsodium,2gfiber,2gprotein,6gsugars
MOCHAITALIANESPRESSOCUPCAKES
Makes12standard-sizecupcakes
WhenIwasanewmom,myfavoritefoodgroupwascaffeine.SincePeet’sdidn’taccommodatemyrequestforanIVoftheirMochaJavaBlenddirectlyintomybloodstream,Iwaslefttomyowndevices.Thiscupcakewastheresult.Thetenderandmoistmochacakegetsanextraspikefromanespressofrosting,whichtopsitoffbetterthanathickspritzoffoamonaventiCafféMacchiato….Oristhatoneofthose“other”Seattlebrands?
MUSTHAVE
Cupcakes12standard-sizepaperbakingcups¾cupunsweetenedplainricemilk¼cupblackcoffee(roomtemperature)1teaspoonapplecidervinegar2cupsall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)2tablespoonsespressopowder1tablespooncacaopowder1¼teaspoonssodium-freebakingpowder1teaspoonbakingsoda½teaspoonguargum¼teaspoonfineseasalt¼cupgrapeseedoil¼cupcoconutnectar2teaspoonsvanillaextract
teaspoonsteviapowdercupvegan,soy-freeplainyogurt(IuseSoDeliciouscoconutmilkyogurt.Seeresourcesformore
information.)
EspressoFrosting2tablespoonscoconutoil2tablespoonscoconutnectar2cupspowderederythritol2tablespoonshotwater2tablespoonsespressopowder¼teaspoonfineseasalt
MUSTDO1.Preheatovento325°F.Lineastandard12-cupcupcaketinwithpaperbakingcups.2.Tomakethecupcakes,mixtogetherthericemilk,coffeeandapplecidervinegarina2-cupmeasuringcup.3.Whisktogethertheflour,espressopowder,cacaopowder,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,guargumandsaltinalargebowl.Makeawellinthemiddle.4.Addthegrapeseedoil,coconutnectar,vanillaandsteviatotheflourmixtureandstirtocombine.Nextaddthericemilk–coffeemixtureandstiruntilitisabsorbedandthebatterissmooth.Stirintheyogurtuntilwellcombined.5.Pourthebatterintothemeasuringcup,asthespoutwillmakeiteasiertopourthebatterintothecupcaketinwithoutspillage.6.Pourthebatterintothepreparedcupcaketin,dividingitevenly.Eachcupshouldbeabouttwo-thirdsfull.Bakethecupcakesfor16to17minutes,oruntiltheybouncebackslightlytothetouch.Rotatethecupcaketinfromfronttobackafter10minutesofbaking.7.Transferthecupcaketinfromtheoventoawirerackandletsitfor10minutesbeforeremovingthecupcakestocoolcompletely.8.Tomaketheespressofrosting,mixtogetherthecoconutoilandcoconutnectarinamedium-sizebowl.Addthepowderederythritol,hotwater,espressopowderandsaltandstiruntilsmoothandwellcombined.9.Frostthecompletelycooledcupcakes.
Keepunfrostedcupcakesinanairtightcontainerforupto3days,orwrapandfreezethemforupto3months.Leftoverfrostingkeepsinthefridgeforabout4weeksifstoredinanairtightcontainer.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1cupcake):180calories,8gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,23gcarbohydrates,150mgsodium,2gfiber,2gprotein,7gsugars
RUBYREDWINEANDCHOCOLATECUPCAKES
Makes12standard-sizecupcakes
Iusedtowhinealotduringtheweek,untilFridaycame,butnowIjustaddwinetomychocolatecupcakesandFridaycomesratherquickly.Youshouldtryit;it’slikehavingyourveryowncupcakevineyardrightinyourkitchen.
MUSTHAVE
Cupcakes12standard-sizepaperbakingcups¾cupunsweetenedplainricemilk¼cupPinotnoir1teaspoonapplecidervinegar1¾cupsall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)cupcacaopowder
1¼teaspoonssodium-freebakingpowder1teaspoonbakingsoda½teaspoonguargum¼teaspoonfineseasalt¼cupgrapeseedoil¼cupcoconutnectar2teaspoonsvanillaextractteaspoonsteviapowdercupvegan,soy-freeplainyogurt(IuseSoDeliciouscoconutmilkyogurt.Seeresourcesformore
information.)
ChocolateFrosting½cupcoconutnectar2tablespoonscoconutoil2tablespoonsmashedavocado1cuppowderederythritol½cupcacaopowder1tablespoonwarmwaterteaspoonsteviapowderteaspoonfineseasalt
PinotNoirPinkFrosting½tablespooncoconutoil½tablespooncoconutnectar¾cuppowderederythritol½tablespoonPinotnoir½tablespooncranberrypureeteaspoonfineseasalt
MUSTDO1.Preheatovento325°F.Lineastandard12-cupcupcaketinwithpaperbakingcups.2.Tomakethecupcakes,mixtogetherthericemilk,PinotNoirandapplecidervinegarina2-cupmeasuringcup.3.Whisktogethertheflour,cacaopowder,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,guargumandsaltinalargebowl.Makeawellinthemiddle.4.Addthegrapeseedoil,coconutnectar,vanillaandsteviatotheflourmixtureandstirtocombine.Nextaddthericemilkmixtureandstiruntilitisabsorbedandthebatterissmooth.Stirintheyogurtuntilwellcombined.5.Pourthebatterintothemeasuringcup,asthespoutwillmakeiteasiertopourthebatterintothecupcaketinwithoutspillage.6.Pourthebatterintothepreparedcupcaketin,dividingitevenly.Eachcupshouldbeabouttwo-thirdsfull.Bakethecupcakesfor16to17minutes,oruntiltheybouncebackslightlytothetouch.Rotatethecupcaketinfromfronttobackhalfwaythroughbaking.7.Transferthecupcaketinfromtheoventoawirerackandletsitfor10minutesbeforeremovingthecupcakestocoolcompletely.8.Tomakethechocolatefrosting,mixtogetherthecoconutnectar,coconutoilandavocadoinamedium-sizebowl.Addthepowderederythritol,cacaopowder,warmwater,steviaandsaltandstiruntilsmoothandwellincorporated.9.TomakethePinotnoirpinkfrosting,microwavethecoconutoilandcoconutnectarinasmallmicrowave-safebowlfor20seconds.Addthepowderederythritol,Pinotnoir,cranberrypureeandsaltandstiruntilsmoothandwellcombined.10.Frostthecompletelycooledcupcakeswiththechocolatefrosting.PlaceadollopofthePinotnoirpinkfrostingontop.
Keepunfrostedcupcakesinanairtightcontainerforupto3days,orwrapandfreezethemforupto3months.Leftoverfrostingkeepsinthefridgeforabout4weeksifstoredinanairtightcontainer.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1cupcake):190calories,9gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,23gcarbohydrates,135mgsodium,2gfiber,2gprotein,15gsugars
SweetTruth:Ifyoudon’thavecranberriesonhandyoucanalsouseraspberrypureeorbeetpureeto“pinken-up”thefrosting.
Ioftenspeaktogroupsofpeoplewhoaredealingwiththechallengesofeitherfoodallergies,celiacdisease,diabetesorthemunchies,andIinvariablyhearthattherearen’tenoughnut-free,sugar-freeorotherwise“safe”high-proteinandhealthfulenergybarsonthemarket.Thischapterismysolution,sothateveryonecanhavequick,deliciousandnutritiousfuelwhenevertheyneedit.
AntioxidantBlastBars
ChocolateChiaPowerBarsSweetCranberryHempBarsFudgyFig-a-Mama-JigBarsLeanGreenLogs—UnbakedAçaíBerryTruffles—UnbakedSeedyDateBalls—Unbaked
ANTIOXIDANTBLASTBARS
Makes25bars
Gojiberriesandblueberriestopthechartswhenitcomestoantioxidantcontent.Ihaveincludedthem,alongwithpumpkinseedsforablastofprotein,inthisexquisitelycrunchy,colorfulandnutritiousberrybar.ThereasonIdon’tusewholegojiberriesisthateventhoughtheystartoutbrightandrosyredbeforetheygointheoven,theycomeoutanunappealingmuddyshadeofbrown.Thankgoodnessforgojiberrypowder,whichjustdisappearsintothecrowdwhilestillprovidingallthepromisednutrients.
MUSTHAVESheetofparchmentpaperslightlylargerthan15×10inches4cupsgluten-freeoats1¾cupsall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)1cupgojiberrypowder1cuprawpumpkinseeds,roughlychopped1½teaspoonsguargum¼teaspoonfineseasalt1cupcoconutoil½cupcoconutnectarteaspoonsteviapowder
1cupfreshorfrozen(thawed)blueberries
MUSTDO1.Preheatovento300°F.Linea15×10-inchjelly-rollpanwithparchmentpaper,withalittleextraoverthesides.
2.Mixtogethertheoats,flour,gojiberrypowder,pumpkinseeds,guargumandsaltinalargebowl.3.Microwavethecoconutoilandcoconutnectarina2-cupmeasuringcupfor60seconds.Addthesteviaandstirtocombine.Pourthecoconutoilmixtureintotheoatsmixtureandmixwell.Foldintheblueberries.4.Spoonthebatterintothepreparedpanandsmoothitintothecornersandontopwithawetbakingspatulatocoverthepanevenly.5.Bakefor25to30minutes,oruntiltheoatsarealightgoldenbrownandlookdry.Rotatethepanfromfronttobackhalfwaythroughbaking.6.Transferthepanfromtheoventoawirerackandletsitforabout15minutesbeforeputtinginthefreezerforatleast1hour.7.Transfertheparchmentpapertoacuttingboardandcutinto25bars.
Wrapeachbarindividuallyinparchmentpaperorbakerytissuepaper,placeinasealableplasticbagandkeepfrozenuntilreadytopackoreat.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1bar):170calories,10gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,25gcarbohydrates,40mgsodium,4gfiber,3gprotein,4gsugars
SweetTruth:Waituntilthebarsarecompletelychilledbeforecuttingintothem,orelsetheywillfallapart.
CHOCOLATECHIAPOWERBARS
Makes25bars
Beyondbeingalow-maintenancepet,chiaisgreatbecauseitishighinomega-3s,calcium,fiber,magnesium,niacinandpotassium.Chiaisalsoknowntoenhanceendurancewhendoingstrenuousactivity.Combiningthisbiodynamicseedwithphytonutrient-richcacaopowderisapowerfulenergybarwaitingtobeeaten.
MUSTHAVESheetofparchmentpaperslightlylargerthan15×10inches4cupsgluten-freeoats1½cupsall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)1cupunsweetenedcoconutchips(alsocalledflakedcoconut)¾cuprawsunflowerseedscupcacaopowder
3tablespoonschiaseeds1½teaspoonsguargum¼teaspoonfineseasalt1cupcoconutoil
½cupcoconutnectar¼teaspoonsteviapowder1cupfreshorfrozen(thawed)cranberries,chopped
MUSTDO1.Preheatovento300°F.Linea15×10-inchjelly-rollpanwithparchmentpaper,withalittleextraoverthesides.2.Mixtogethertheoats,flour,coconutchips,sunflowerseeds,cacaopowder,chiaseeds,guargumandsaltinalargebowl.3.Microwavethecoconutoilandcoconutnectarina2-cupmeasuringcupfor60seconds.Addthesteviaandstirtocombine.Pourintotheoatsmixtureandmixwell.Foldinthecranberries.4.Spoonthebatterintothepreparedpanandsmoothitintothecornersandontopwithawetbakingspatulatocoverthepanevenly.5.Bakefor25to30minutes,oruntilthekitchensmellslikechocolateandtoastedoats.Rotatethepanfromfronttobackhalfwaythroughbaking.6.Transferthepanfromtheoventoawirerackandletsitforabout15minutesbeforeputtinginthefreezerforatleast1hour.7.Transfertheparchmentpapertoacuttingboardandcutinto25bars.
Wrapeachbarindividuallyinparchmentpaperorbakerytissuepaper,placeinasealableplasticbagandkeepfrozenuntilreadytopackoreat.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1bar):180calories,11gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,25gcarbohydrates,40mgsodium,4gfiber,3gprotein,4gsugars
SweetTruth:Peoplewhoareallergictomustardandsesameseedsmayalsobeallergictochiaseeds.
SweetTruth:SometimesIbreakuponeofthesebars,putitinabowl,addsomericemilkorcoconutmilkandeatitascereal.
SWEETCRANBERRYHEMPBARS
Makes16bars
Justincasethereissomeconfusion,hempseedhasnothingtodowithmarijuana.Sosorrytobethemessengeronthatone.Butthegoodnewsis,insteadofmakingyouallhighandhungry,hempfillsyouup,levelsoffyourbloodsugarandcontainsheart-healthyomega-3andomega-6,aswellasvitaminsA,B,DandE.Sonowyoucanhavethehighofyourlifejustknowingthatyou’reharboringsuchnutritiouskernelsinyoursnack.
MUSTHAVESheetofparchmentpaperslightlylargerthan8×8inches1¾cupsgluten-freeoatscupall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)cuphempseedsteaspoonguargum
¼teaspoonfineseasalt6tablespoonscoconutoil6tablespoonscoconutnectar¼cupdriedcranberries
MUSTDO1.Preheatovento325°F.Linean8×8-inchsquarebakingpanwithparchmentpaper,withalittleextraoverthesides.2.Mixtogethertheoats,flour,hempseeds,guargumandsaltinalargebowl.3.Microwavethecoconutoilandcoconutnectarina2-cupmeasuringcupfor20secondsandstirtocombine.Pourthecoconutoilmixtureintotheoatmixture.Foldinthedriedcranberries.4.Spoonthebatterintothepreparedpanandsmoothitintothecornersandontopwithawetbakingspatulatocoverthepanevenly.5.Bakefor24to25minutes,oruntiltheoatsarealightgoldenbrown.Rotatethepanfromfronttobackhalfwaythroughbaking.6.Transferthepanfromtheoventoawirerackandletsitforabout15minutesbeforeputtinginthefreezerforatleast1hour.7.Transfertheparchmentpapertoacuttingboardandcutinto16bars.
Wrapeachbarindividuallyinparchmentpaperorbakerytissuepaper,placeinasealableplasticbagandkeepfrozenuntilreadytopackoreat.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1bar):100calories,6gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,19gcarbohydrates,40mgsodium,2gfiber,2gprotein,5gsugars
FUDGYFIG-A-MAMA-JIGBARS
Makes25bars
Youshoulddoajigwhenyourkidseatfigsbecausetheyarehighincalcium,ironandpotassium.TheonlywayIusedtoeatfigswasbywayofFigNewtons.Theseremindmealittleofthose.Theyhaveatouchoffudgethatwon’taddanypudge.
MUSTHAVESheetofparchmentpaperslightlylargerthan15×10inches12driedCalimyrnafigs,de-stemmedandcutinto½-inchpieces3tablespoonswater4cupsgluten-freeoats1½cupsall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)¾cuprawpumpkinseeds,roughlychoppedcupcacaopowder
1teaspoonguargum¼teaspoonfineseasalt1cupcoconutoil½cupcoconutnectar¼teaspoonsteviapowder
MUSTDO1.Preheatovento300°F.Linea15×10-inchjelly-rollpanwiththeparchmentpaper,withalittleextraoverthesides.2.Placethefigsandwaterinafoodprocessororblenderandpuree.3.Mixtogethertheoats,flour,pumpkinseeds,cacaopowder,guargumandsaltinalargebowl.4.Microwavethecoconutoilandcoconutnectarina2-cupmeasuringcupfor60seconds.Addthesteviaandstirtocombine.Pourthecoconutoilmixtureintotheoatsmixture.Foldinthefigpuree.5.Spoonthebatterintothepreparedpanandsmoothitintothecornersandontopwithawetbakingspatulatocoverthepanevenly.6.Bakefor25to30minutes,oruntiltheoatsareadarkgoldenbrownandlookdry.Rotatethepanhalfwaythroughbaking.7.Transferthepanfromtheoventoawirerackandletsitforabout15minutesbeforeputtinginthefreezerforatleast1hour.8.Transfertheparchmentpapertoacuttingboardandcutinto25bars.
Wrapeachbarindividuallyinparchmentpaperorbakerytissuepaper,placeinasealableplasticbagandkeepfrozenuntilreadytopackoreat.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1bar):150calories,8gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,27gcarbohydrates,40mgsodium,4gfiber,3gprotein,6gsugars
LEANGREENLOGS—UNBAKED
Makesabout14logs
Iwentthrougharawphase.ThefirsttimeIservedmyhusbandrawlasagna,healmostwalkedout.SoIstoppedmakinghismealsthatway,butIsavedanextra-specialtreatformyself.Sonowit’syours,too,andIgiveyoupermissionnottoshare.Also,unlikemygrandparentsinFlorida,spirulinadoesnotliketheheat,whichisthereasonthesebarsareunbaked.Butasyou’llseeintherecipe,thegroatsarecooked,soSandraLeemightsaythesebarsaresemi-raw.ThetoastedgroatslendaNestléCrunch–like“snap,crackandpop”qualitytothesebars,whichwillgiveyoubowlsmorefunthanhearingyourcerealtalk.
MUSTHAVE
Logs15×10-inchsheetofparchmentpaper1cupwater,plus3tablespoonsforthedateandfigpuree½cupbuckwheatgroats10Medjooldates,pittedandhalved6driedCalimyrnafigs,de-stemmedandhalvedcuphempseeds
¼cupgojiberries2teaspoonscacaopowder¾teaspoonspirulinapowder¼teaspoonMatchagreenteapowder¼teaspoongingerpowderteaspoonfineseasalt
½cuprawpumpkinseeds,roughlychopped
ChocolateGlaze1four-ouncebar100percentunsweetenedchocolate,chopped2tablespoonscoconutoil2tablespoonscoconutnectarteaspoonsteviapowderteaspoonfineseasalt
MUSTDO1.Preheatovento375°F.Linea15×10-inchjelly-rollpanwithparchmentpaper.2.Tomakethelogs,combinethe1cupwaterandthebuckwheatgroatsinamedium-sizesaucepanandbringtoaboil.Reducetheheatandsimmerforabout15minutes,oruntilallthewaterisabsorbed.Spreadthegroatsoutonthepreparedpanandbakeintheovenfor30minutes,oruntilthegroatsareverycrunchy.Thereshouldnotbeasoggyoneinthebunch.Tossthegroatshalfwaythroughbaking.3.Combinethedates,figsandthe3tablespoonswaterinafoodprocessororblenderandpuree.Spoonthedate-figpureeintoalargebowl.4.Addthehempseeds,gojiberries,cacaopowder,spirulinapowder,Matchagreenteapowder,ginger
andsalttothedate-figpureeandstirtocombine.Foldinthetoastedbuckwheatgroatsandpumpkinseeds.5.Takeabout1tablespoonofthe“dough,”andwithwethands,shapeitintoalog.Placethelogonthepreparedpanthatwasusedtotoastthegroats.Repeatuntilyouhaveusedupallthedough.Placethelogsinthefreezertochillwhileyoumakethechocolateglaze.6.Tomakethechocolateglaze,combinethechocolate,coconutoilandcoconutnectarinasmallmicrowave-safebowlandmicrowavefor30secondsatatimeuntilthechocolatemelts.Addthesteviaandsaltandstirtocombine.7.Takethelogsoutofthefreezer,dipeachintothemeltedchocolateandsetbackdownonthepan.Placetheglazedlogsbackinthefreezertochillfor2hours.
Wrapeachlogindividuallyinparchmentpaperorbakerytissuepaper,placeinasealableplasticbagandkeepfrozenuntilreadytopackoreat.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1log):135calories,6gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,19gcarbohydrates,40mgsodium,3gfiber,3gprotein,8gsugars
SweetTruth:Thebeautyofparchmentpaperisthatitcanbereusedseveraltimesbeforeyouhavetodiscardit,asseeninthisrecipe.
AÇAÍBERRYTRUFFLES—UNBAKED
Makesabout18truffles
Ifablueberrywalkedintoabarandhookedupwithacosmopolitanpieceofchocolatesass,youwouldgetatasteofaçaí.ApopularberryfromBrazil,açaíconvenientlycomesinpowderedform,soyoucaneasilyaddittothisenergybar.ItisfilledwithcalciumandvitaminsA,B6andEandishighinantioxidants,butitlosesitspotencyifheated.
MUSTHAVE
Truffles8×8-inchsheetofparchmentpaper12Medjooldates,pittedandhalved1cuprawsunflowerseeds1cuprawpumpkinseeds3tablespoonsaçaípowder3tablespoonsfrozen(thawed)cranberries3tablespoonsfreshlysqueezedorangejuice2teaspoonscacaopowderteaspoonfineseasalt
Topping½cupunsweetenedshreddedcoconut
MUSTDO1.Linean8×8-inchsquarebakingpanwithparchmentpaper.2.Combinethedates,sunflowerseeds,pumpkinseeds,açaípowder,cranberries,orangejuice,cacaopowderandsaltinafoodprocessororblenderandprocessuntilalmostsmooth.3.Takeabout1tablespoonofthedatemixture,andwithwethands,shapeitintoaball.Placetheballonthepreparedpan.Repeatuntilyouhaveusedupallthedatemixture.4.Pourtheshreddedcoconutintoasmallbowl.Rolleachballinthecoconutandplaceitbackonthepreparedpan.Putthetrufflesinthefreezertochillforatleast1hour.
Placethetrufflesinasealableplasticbagandkeepthemfrozenuntilreadytoeat.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1truffle):110calories,5gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,15gcarbohydrates,30mgsodium,3gfiber,3gprotein,9gsugars
AçaíBerryTrufflesandSeedyDateBalls
SEEDYDATEBALLS—UNBAKED
Makesabout14seedyballs
No,thisrecipehasnothingtodowithblinddatesorterriblepickuplines.Thiswasthebestnamefortheseballs.Seedsareaperfectsourceofquickenergyandcontainalltheaminoacids,omegas,vitamins,minerals,enzymesandfiberyourbodyneeds.Withnoheathittingthem,theliveenzymesstayintact.
MUSTHAVE
DateBalls8×8-inchsheetofparchmentpaper6Medjooldates,pittedandhalved6driedplums(akaprunes),pittedandcutinto½-inchpieces½cuprawsunflowerseeds½cuprawpumpkinseeds¼cupchocolatechips(seehere)¼cupfreshorfrozen(thawed)blueberries1teaspooncacaopowder¼teaspoonfineseasalt3tablespoonswater
Topping¼cupchiaseeds
MUSTDO1.Linean8×8-inchsquarebakingpanwithparchmentpaper.2.Combinethedates,plums,sunflowerseeds,pumpkinseeds,chocolatechips,blueberries,cacaopowder,saltandwaterinafoodprocessororblenderandprocessuntilalmostsmooth.3.Takeabout1tablespoonofthedate-plummixture,andwithwethands,shapeitintoaball.Placetheballonthepreparedpan.Repeatuntilyouhaveusedupallthedate-plummixture.4.Pourthechiaseedsintoasmallbowl.Rolleachballinthechiaseedsandplaceitbackonthepreparedpan.Placetheballsinthefreezertochillfor2hours.
Wrapeachballindividuallyinparchmentpaperorbakerytissuepaper,placeinasealableplasticbagandkeepfrozenuntilreadytopackoreat.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1ball):80calories,3gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,12gcarbohydrates,20mgsodium,3gfiber,2gprotein,7gsugars
Somepeoplemaytakeafirmstandagainsthealthydonutholes,insistingthatdonutsshouldnot,inanyway,shapeorform,possessanynutritionalvalue.Butsinceyou’rereadingthisbook,Iknowyoubegtodiffer.Soherearesomescrumptiousdonutrecipesjustforyou,inalltheirunhole-ywholesomeness.
AppleFritterDonutHolesDoubleChocolateChipGlazed-OverDonutHoles
BlueberryStreuselDonutHolesPumpkinSpiceDonutHolesVanillaBean–GlazedBananaDonutHolesCoconutCrunchDonutHolesSaffronandCardamomDonutHoles
APPLEFRITTERDONUTHOLES
Makesabout20donutholes
MaybeithassomethingtodowithEve,buteverygalIknowjustlovesasugar-stuffed,fat-filledapplefrittereverynowandthen.It’sobviouslyasinfullydeliciousfeteforyourpalate,buthereI’vemadeithealthfulandfestivebyinvitingcinnamon,sunflowerseedbutterandanapplecider–lemonglazetothe(dough)ball.IguaranteethatyourbanishmentfromtheGardenwillbeofnoconsequenceduetothegratificationyouwillreceivefromtakingabitefromthissweetapple.
MUSTHAVEDonutHoles15×10-inchsheetofparchmentpaper1½cupsall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)¼cuplightbuckwheatflour½teaspooncinnamonpowder¼teaspoonsodium-freebakingpowder¼teaspoonguargum¼teaspoonfineseasalt¼cupunsweetenedplainricemilk3tablespoonscoconutnectar2tablespoonssunflowerseedbutter(seehere)1tablespoonfreshlysqueezedlemonjuice1teaspoonvanillaextract¼teaspoonsteviapowdercupgrated,peeledGrannySmithapple
AppleCider–LemonGlaze1tablespooncoconutnectar1tablespooncoconutoil1cuppowderederythritol2tablespoonsfreshlysqueezedlemonjuice1tablespoonapplecider
Topping¾teaspooncinnamonpowder
MUSTDO1.Preheatovento325°F.Linea15×10-inchjelly-rollpanwithparchmentpaper.2.Tomakethedonutholes,whisktogetherthetwoflours,cinnamon,bakingpowder,guargumandsaltinalargebowl.Makeawellinthemiddle.3.Addthericemilk,coconutnectar,sunflowerseedbutter,lemonjuice,vanillaandsteviatotheflourmixtureandstirtocombine.Foldinthegratedapple.4.Takeabout½tablespoonofthedoughandshapeitintoaball.Placetheballonthepreparedpan.
Repeatuntilyouhaveusedupallthedough,placingtheballsabout2inchesapartonthepan.5.Bakethedonutholesfor12to13minutes,oruntiltheyarealightgoldenbrownandbouncebackslightlytothetouch.Rotatethepanfromfronttobackafterabout9minutesofbaking.6.Transferthepanfromtheoventoawirerackandletsitfor10minutesbeforeremovingthedonutholestocoolcompletely.7.Tomaketheapplecider–lemonglaze,microwavethecoconutnectarandcoconutoilina2-cupmeasuringcupfor20seconds.Addthepowderederythritol,lemonjuiceandappleciderandstirtocombine.8.Frosteachdonutholewiththeglaze,sprinklealittlecinnamononeachandplaceonthewireracktoset.
Keepinanairtightcontainerforupto3days,orwrapandfreezeforupto3months.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1donuthole):60calories,2gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,12gcarbohydrates,30mgsodium,1gfiber,2gprotein,4gsugars
DOUBLECHOCOLATECHIPGLAZED-OVERDONUTHOLES
Makesabout20donutholes
Iusuallyjudgehowhappyaperson’shomeisbyhowmuchchocolatetheyhaveinit.I’vealwaysbeenachocolateperson,andIespeciallyhavealwayslikedchocolatedonuts.EversinceIwasoldenoughtoplaceanover-the-counterdonutorder,I’vefaithfullyaskedfortheChocolateGlazed,rudelyignoringtheother,justascapabledonuts.Butafteryearsofsufferingtheconsequencesofthedonut’ssugar,fatandwhoknowswhatelse,Iwascompelledtocreateahealthierversion.It’sjustasdeliciousastheoriginalversion,ifnotmoreso,andjudgingbythegallonbagsfilledwiththesedonutsinmyfreezer,theykeepmyhomeysandmeveryhappy.
MUSTHAVE
DonutHoles15×10-inchsheetofparchmentpaper1½cupsall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)2tablespoonscacaopowder¼teaspoonguargum¼teaspoonfineseasaltteaspoonbakingsoda
¼cupcoconutnectar3tablespoonscoconutoil¼cupunsweetenedplainricemilk1tablespoonplumlemonjam(seehere)1teaspoonvanillaextract½teaspoonorangeextract¼teaspoonsteviapowder
cupchocolatechips(seehere)
Glaze1tablespooncoconutoil1tablespooncoconutnectar2tablespoonscacaopowder1tablespoonwater½cuppowderederythritolteaspoonfineseasalt
MUSTDO1.Preheatovento325°F.Linea15×10-inchjelly-rollpanwithparchmentpaper.2.Tomakethedonutholes,whisktogethertheflour,cacaopowder,guargum,saltandbakingsodainalargebowl.Makeawellinthemiddle.3.Microwavethecoconutnectarandcoconutoilina2-cupmeasuringcupfor20seconds.Addthericemilk,plumlemonjam,vanilla,orangeextractandstevia.Pourintotheflourmixtureandstirtocombine.Foldinthechocolatechips.4.Takeabout½tablespoonofthedoughandshapeitintoaball.Placetheballonthepreparedpan.Repeatuntilyouhaveusedupallthedough,placingtheballsabout2inchesapartonthepan.5.Bakethedonutholesfor11to12minutes,oruntiltheyspringbackslightlytothetouch.Rotatethepanfromfronttobackafterabout9minutesofbaking.6.Transferthepanfromtheoventoawirerackandletsitfor10minutesbeforeremovingthedonutholestocoolcompletely.7.Tomaketheglaze,microwavethecoconutoilandthecoconutnectarinameasuringcupfor20seconds.Addthecacaopowder,water,powderederythritolandsaltandstirtocombine.8.Frosteachdonutholewiththeglazeandplaceonthewireracktoset.
Keepinanairtightcontainerforupto3days,orwrapandfreezeforupto3months.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1donuthole):60calories,3gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,12gcarbohydrates,60mgsodium,1gfiber,1gprotein,4gsugars
BLUEBERRYSTREUSELDONUTHOLES
Makesabout20donutholes
Sincestreuselisablueberry’sBFF,itisalwaysanaturaltoppingchoice.Blueberriescancertainlymakeagoofitontheirowninanydessert,astheyburstwithtangysweetnessandanthocyanin,theantioxidantresponsibleforthemgettingthepigmentblues.Butit’snicetoknowthatwhenyourblueberryisdownadonuthole,somestreuselhasitcovered.
MUSTHAVE
DonutHoles15×10-inchsheetofparchmentpaper1½cupsall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)¼cupgluten-freeoats,ground(useacoffeegrinderorfoodprocessor)½teaspooncinnamonpowder¼teaspoonguargum¼teaspoonsodium-freebakingpowder¼teaspoonfineseasaltteaspoonbakingsoda
¼cupcoconutnectar3tablespoonscoconutoil¼cupunsweetenedplainricemilk1teaspoonlemonextract¼teaspoonsteviapowder
½cupfreshorfrozen(thawed)blueberries
Streusel½cupgluten-freeoats,ground(useacoffeegrinderorfoodprocessor)½teaspooncinnamonpowder
MUSTDO1.Preheatovento325°F.Linea15×10-inchjelly-rollpanwithparchmentpaper.2.Tomakethedonutholes,whisktogethertheflour,the¼cupofgroundoats,cinnamon,guargum,bakingpowder,saltandbakingsodainalargebowl.Makeawellinthemiddle.3.Microwavethecoconutnectarandcoconutoilina2-cupmeasuringcupfor20seconds.Addthericemilk,lemonextractandsteviaandstirtocombine.Pourintotheflourmixtureandstiruntiltheliquidisabsorbed.Foldintheblueberries.4.Takeabout½tablespoonofthedoughandshapeitintoaball.Placetheballonthepreparedpan.Repeatuntilyouhaveusedupallthedough.5.Tomakethestreusel,mixtogetherthe½cupofgroundoatsandthecinnamoninasmallbowl.6.Rollthedoughballsinthestreuselandplacethemabout2inchesapartonthepreparedpan.7.Bakethedonutholesfor11to12minutes,oruntiltheyarealightgoldenbrownandbouncebackslightlytothetouch.Rotatethepanfromfronttobackafterabout9minutesofbaking.8.Transferthepanfromtheoventoawirerackandletsitfor10minutesbeforeremovingthedonutholestocoolcompletely.
Keepinanairtightcontainerforupto3days,orwrapandfreezeforupto3months.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1donuthole):50calories,1gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,13gcarbohydrates,50mgsodium,1gfiber,1gprotein,4gsugars
SweetTruth:Theoatsshouldbecoarselyground,nottoofine,asthislendsthedonutholesandthestreuselanicertexture.
PUMPKINSPICEDONUTHOLES
Makesabout20donutholes
EveryOctoberItakemysontothemakeshiftneighborhoodpumpkinpatch,where,inadditiontohundredsofpumpkinsofvarioussizes,shapesandcolors,therearewagonrides,toys,games,ponyrides,candyandscarystuffedstuff.It’slikeavortexIgetsuckedintoandcan’tgetoutofforatleastfourhours.Andtheyhavenotoneporta-potty!Sinceitseemsmybladdershrinksindirectproportiontothescarcityofalocaltoilet,Ihastilyleavethepatchtofindrelief,and—moreoftenthannot—forgettobuyapumpkin.That’swhyIusecannedorganicpumpkinhere.AtleastWholeFoodshasrestrooms.
MUSTHAVEDonutHoles15×10-inchsheetofparchmentpaper1½cupsall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)¼cuplightbuckwheatflour2teaspoonspumpkinpiespice¼teaspoonsodium-freebakingpowder¼teaspoonguargum¼teaspoonfineseasalt¼cupcoconutnectar1tablespooncoconutoil3tablespoonsunsweetenedplainricemilk¼teaspoonsteviapowder5tablespoonscannedpumpkinpuree
CinnamonDust
¼cupcinnamonpowder
MUSTDO1.Preheatovento325°F.Linea15×10-inchjelly-rollpanwithparchmentpaper.2.Whisktogetherthetwoflours,pumpkinpiespice,bakingpowder,guargumandsaltinalargebowl.Makeawellinthemiddle.3.Microwavethecoconutnectarandcoconutoilina2-cupmeasuringcupfor20seconds.Addthericemilkandsteviaandstirtocombine.Pourintotheflourmixture.Addthepumpkinpureeandstirtocombine.4.Takeabout½tablespoonofthedoughandshapeitintoaball.Placetheballonthepreparedpan.Repeatuntilyouhaveusedupallthedough.5.Pourthecinnamonintoasmallbowl.Rollthedoughballsinthecinnamonandplacethemabout2inchesapartonthepreparedpan.6.Bakethedonutholesfor11to12minutes,oruntiltheyaregoldenorangeandbouncebackslightlytothetouch.Rotatethepanfromfronttobackhalfwaythroughbaking.7.Transferthepanfromtheoventoawirerackandletsitfor10minutesbeforeremovingthedonutholestocoolcompletely.
Keepinanairtightcontainerforupto3days,orwrapandfreezeforupto3months.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1donuthole):50calories,2gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,12gcarbohydrates,40mgsodium,1gfiber,1gprotein,4gsugars
VANILLABEAN–GLAZEDBANANADONUTHOLES
Makesabout20donutholes
Ioncetooksomuchbananabreadatanall-you-can-eatrestaurantthatmydatehadtophysicallyholdmedowntokeepmefromgoingbackformore.That’swhenIdecidedtomovethreethousandmilesawayanddevelopmyownbananabreadrecipessoIwouldn’tbeseeninpubliceveragainputtingbananabreadinmypocketbook.Sohere’sadonutholethatremindsmeofthatera,butthistimenooneisholdingmebackfromloadingupmyclutch.
MUSTHAVE
DonutHoles15×10-inchsheetofparchmentpaper1½cupsall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)2tablespoonsamaranthflour¼teaspoonsodium-freebakingpowder¼teaspoongroundnutmeg¼teaspoonguargum¼teaspoonfineseasalt3tablespoonscoconutnectar2tablespoonscoconutoil2tablespoonsvanillaricemilk1teaspoonvanillaextract¼teaspoonsteviapowder¼cupmashedbanana
VanillaBeanGlaze1tablespooncoconutoil1tablespooncoconutnectar1cuppowderederythritol2tablespoonsvanillaricemilkteaspoonfineseasalt
¼vanillabean,cutinhalflengthwiseandseedsscoopedoutandreserved
MUSTDO1.Preheatovento325°F.Linea15×10-inchjelly-rollpanwithparchmentpaper.2.Tomakethedonutholes,whisktogetherthetwoflours,bakingpowder,nutmeg,guargumandsaltinalargebowl.Makeawellinthemiddle.3.Microwavethecoconutnectarandcoconutoilina2-cupmeasuringcupfor20seconds.Addthericemilk,vanillaandsteviaandstirtocombine.Pourintotheflourmixture,addthemashedbananaandstirtocombine.4.Takeabout½tablespoonofthedoughandshapeitintoaball.Placetheballonthepreparedpan.Repeatuntilyouhaveusedupallthedough,placingtheballsabout2inchesapartonthepreparedpan.5.Bakethedonutholesfor11to12minutes,oruntiltheyarealightgoldenbrownandbouncebackslightlytothetouch.Rotatethepanfromfronttobackafterabout9minutesofbaking.6.Transferthepanfromtheoventoawirerackandletsitfor10minutesbeforeremovingthedonutholestocoolcompletely.7.Tomakethevanillabeanglaze,microwavethecoconutoilandcoconutnectarinameasuringcupfor20seconds.Addthepowderederythritol,vanillaricemilkandsaltandstirtocombine.Nextaddthevanillabeanseedsandmixwell.8.Frostthedonutholeswiththeglazeandplacethemonthewireracktoset.
Keepinanairtightcontainerforupto3days,orwrapandfreezeforupto3months.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1donuthole):60calories,3gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,12gcarbohydrates,30mgsodium,1gfiber,1gprotein,4gsugars
COCONUTCRUNCHDONUTHOLES
Makesabout20donutholes
Thereisamisconceptionouttherethatthecoconutisatreenutbecauseitendswiththeletters“n-u-t”andgrowsona“t-r-e-e.”ButIassureyouthecoconutisadrupe,whichmeansit’safibrous,one-seededpieceoffruit.Sonexttimesomeonemistakenlydeclaresthatcoconutsaretreenuts,youshouldaskthemifdonutsare“n-u-t-s,”aswell.
MUSTHAVE
DonutHoles15×10-inchsheetofparchmentpaper1¼cupsall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)¼cupamaranthflour2tablespoonsunsweetenedshreddedcoconut¼teaspoonsodium-freebakingpowder¼teaspoonguargum¼teaspoonfineseasalt¼cupcoconutnectar2tablespoonscoconutoil¼cupunsweetenedcoconutmilk1teaspoonvanillaextract¼teaspoonsteviapowder
Topping1cupunsweetenedshreddedcoconut¼cupunsweetenedcoconutmilk
MUSTDO1.Preheatovento325°F.Linea15×10-inchjelly-rollpanwithparchmentpaper.2.Whisktogetherthetwoflours,shreddedcoconut,bakingpowder,guargumandsaltinalargebowl.Makeawellinthemiddle.3.Microwavethecoconutnectarandcoconutoilina2-cupmeasuringcupfor20seconds.Addthecoconutmilk,vanillaandsteviaandstirtocombine.Pourintotheflourmixtureandstiruntiltheliquidisabsorbed.4.Takeabout½tablespoonofthedoughandshapeitintoaball.Placetheballonthepreparedpan.Repeatuntilyouhaveusedupallthedough.5.Pourtheshreddedcoconutintoasmallbowlandthecoconutmilkintoacup.Dipthedoughballs,onebyone,inthecoconutmilk,rollthemaroundintheshreddedcoconutandplacethemabout2inchesapartonthepreparedpan.6.Bakethedonutholesfor12to13minutes,oruntiltheybouncebackslightlytothetouch.Rotatethepanfromfronttobackafterabout9minutesofbaking.7.Transferthepanfromtheoventoawirerackandletsitfor10minutesbeforeremovingthedonutholestocoolcompletely.
Keepinanairtightcontainerforupto3days,orwrapindividuallyandfreezeforupto3months.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1donuthole):70calories,3gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,12gcarbohydrates,30mgsodium,1gfiber,1gprotein,3gsugars
SAFFRONANDCARDAMOMDONUTHOLES
Makesabout20donutholes
Ihaveagreataffinitytosaffron.Itsexquisitearoma,tasteandhealthbenefitsfaroutweighthefactthatitisatadexpensive.Butletmebethefirsttotellyou,you’reworthit!Thecombinationofthisantiaging,vitamin-andmineral-containingüber-herbislikeapeainthecardamompod.Thecomplementaryelementsofspiceandsophisticationmakethisadonutholeinone.
MUSTHAVEDonutHoles15×10-inchsheetofparchmentpaper¼cupunsweetenedplainricemilkteaspooncrushedsaffronthreads
¼cupcoconutnectar2tablespoonscoconutoil½teaspoonlemonextract¼teaspoonsteviapowder1¾cupsall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)¼teaspoonsodium-freebakingpowder¼teaspoongroundcardamom¼teaspoonguargum¼teaspoonfineseasalt
SaffronGlaze2tablespoonsunsweetenedplainricemilk
1tablespooncoconutnectarteaspooncrushedsaffronthreads
1cuppowderederythritolteaspoonfineseasalt
MUSTDO1.Preheatovento325°F.Linea15×10-inchjelly-rollpanwithparchmentpaper.2.Tomakethedonutholes,microwavethericemilkandsaffronthreadsina2-cupmeasuringcupfor20secondsandletsteepforabout2minutes.Addthecoconutnectar,coconutoil,lemonextractandsteviaandstirtocombine.3.Whisktogethertheflour,bakingpowder,cardamom,guargumandsaltinalargebowl.Makeawellinthemiddle.Addthericemilkmixtureandstirtocombine.4.Takeabout½tablespoonofthedoughandshapeitintoaball.Placetheballonthepreparedpan.Repeatuntilyouhaveusedupallthedough,placingtheballsabout2inchesapartonthepreparedpan.5.Bakethedonutholesfor11to12minutes,oruntiltheyarealightgoldenbrownandbouncebackslightlytothetouch.Rotatethepanfromfronttobackafterabout9minutesofbaking.6.Transferthepanfromtheoventoawirerackandletsitfor10minutesbeforeremovingthedonutholestocoolcompletely.7.Tomakethesaffronglaze,microwavethericemilk,coconutnectarandsaffronthreadsina2-cupmeasuringcupfor20seconds.Addthepowderederythritolandsaltandstirtocombine.8.Frostthedonutholeswiththeglazeandplaceonthewireracktoset.
Keepinanairtightcontainerforupto3days,orwrapindividuallyandfreezeforupto3months.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1donuthole):50calories,2gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,10gcarbohydrates,40mgsodium,1gfiber,1gprotein,3gsugars
It’stimetotakeastrollonthesavoryside.Wethinkofbreadassustenance,assomethingtogiveourchildrenasthebookendstoabountifulmiddle.Whentherearelimitationstoourdietforwhateverthereasons,meetingnutritionalneedsandnibblingrequirementscanbeeasilycompromised.Inthischapteryouwillfindarecipeforeverydayoftheweekthatoffersthehealthbenefitsandthetastesyoucrave.Youcanalsocountontheseloavestorestoretheslicetoyourlife.
GuacamoleRollsMultigrainLoaferPotatoPizzaWheelsMiniBagelsPumpcornbreadYamJamSodaBread(Muffinized)KrispyKale’n’CheeseSoftPretzelRods
GUACAMOLEROLLS
Makes12rolls
IfJeffersonStarshipbuilttheircityonrockandroll,justthinkabouthowmuchmoretheycouldhaveaccomplishedifthey’dhadthegoodsensetoputittogetherwithguacandroll.Withametropolisfullofessentialnutrients,phytochemicalsandvitaminssuchasA,B,C,EandK,aswellascopper,iron,phosphorous,potassium,folate,luteinandmagnesium,avocadoprovidesthebuildingblocksforonehelluvahealthysuperstructure.Sopleasedon’tletthelife-enhancingmonosaturatedfatcountscareyouawayfromthismisunderstoodfruit.Avocadoisagreatfoundationforanysalad,dip,chipand,inthiscase,breadroll.
MUSTHAVE
Coarse-grindcornmeal,fordustingthemuffintin1¼cupswarmwater(about110°F)2¼teaspoonsactivedryyeast1tablespooncoconutnectar1½cupsall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)1½cupslightbuckwheatflour4teaspoonsdriedmincedonion2teaspoonsfineseasalt½teaspoongarlicpowder½teaspoonbakingsoda½teaspoongroundcumin½teaspoonxanthangum2tablespoonssmoothlymashedavocado2tablespoonsgroundchiaseeds(useacoffeegrinder)
MUSTDO1.Preheatovento200°Fandthenturnitoff.Dustthewellsofastandard12-cupmuffintinwiththecornmeal.2.Combinethewarmwaterandyeastina2-cupmeasuringcup.Addthecoconutnectarandstirtocombine.Lettheyeastmixturesitforabout8minutes,oruntilfoamy.3.Whisktogetherthetwoflours,mincedonion,salt,garlicpowder,bakingsoda,cuminandxanthanguminalargebowl.Makeawellinthemiddle.4.Addtheyeastmixture,mashedavocadoandchiaseedsandstirtocombine.5.Takeabout3tablespoonsofthedough,shapeitintoaball,andplaceitintoawellofthepreparedmuffintin.Repeatuntilyouhaveusedupallthedough.6.Coverthemuffintinwithacleandishtowel,placeitintheovenfor1hourandallowthedoughballstorise.7.Removethedishtowelandletthedoughballscontinuetoriseintheovenwhileitpreheatsto425°F.8.Baketherollsfor25to27minutes,oruntiltheyaregoldenbrownandsoundhollowwhentappedon
thebottom.9.Transferthemuffintinfromtheoventoawirerackandletsitfor10minutesbeforeremovingtherollsforacompletecooldown.
Keeptherollsinanairtightcontainerforupto3days,orwrapandfreezeforupto3months.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1roll):120calories,1gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,25gcarbohydrates,400mgsodium,3gfiber,3gprotein,1gsugars
SweetTruth:Peoplewhoareallergictomustardandsesameseedsmayalsobeallergictochiaseeds.
MULTIGRAINLOAFER
Makes12roundloaves
Theseyeastylittleloavesdonotloafaroundwhenitcomestoprovidingdynamicaminoacid,mineralandvitaminessentials.Thewholegrains—amaranth,cornmealandbuckwheat,allofwhosebenefitsarecomplexandcomplete—addextraordinaryflavoranddepthofcrust.Thesegogreatwithsaladsandsouporasacrustysnackallontheirown.
MUSTHAVECoarse-grindcornmeal,fordustingthemuffintin1¼cupswarmwater(about110°F)2¼teaspoonsactivedryyeast1tablespooncoconutnectar1 cupsall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)cupamaranthflour
cuplightbuckwheatflourcupcoarse-grindcornmeal
1½teaspoonsfineseasalt½teaspoonbakingsoda½teaspoonxanthangum3tablespoonsgrapeseedoil½teaspoonapplecidervinegar
MUSTDO1.Preheatovento200°Fandthenturnitoff.Dustthewellsofastandard12-cupmuffintinwiththecornmeal.2.Combinethewarmwaterandyeastina2-cupmeasuringcup.Addthecoconutnectarandstirtocombine.Lettheyeastmixturesitforabout8minutes,oruntilfoamy.3.Whisktogetherthethreeflours,cornmeal,salt,bakingsodaandxanthanguminalargebowl.Makeawellinthemiddle.4.Addtheyeastmixture,grapeseedoilandapplecidervinegarandstirtocombine.5.Takeabout3tablespoonsofthedough,shapeitintoaball,andplaceitintoawellofthepreparedmuffintin.Repeatuntilyouhaveusedupallthedough.6.Coverthemuffintinwithacleandishtowel,placeitintheovenfor1hourandallowthedoughballstorise.7.Removethedishtowelandletthedoughballscontinuetoriseintheovenwhileitpreheatsto425°F.8.Baketheloavesfor25to27minutes,oruntiltheyaregoldenbrownandsoundhollowwhentappedonthebottom.9.Transferthemuffintinfromtheoventoawirerackandletsitfor10minutesbeforeremovingtheloavesforacompletecooldown.
Keepinanairtightcontainerforupto3days,orwrapandfreezeforupto3months.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1loaf):150calories,4gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,25gcarbohydrates,300mgsodium,3gfiber,3gprotein,1gsugars
POTATOPIZZAWHEELS
Makesabout16wheels
Thisrecipeshouldbecalledthe“PizzaWheelGoldRush,”becauseneighborswilltrekacrossacresoflawns,thechallengingterrainofrosebush-linedpathsandpebbledwalkwaystowindupatyourdoorstepwhenyoumakethese.ThecombinationoftomatosauceandpotatospooninginthisbreadwillleaveyouandyourfamilyswooningforItalyandIdahoallinthesamebite.
MUSTHAVE15×13-inchsheetofparchmentpaperCoarse-grindcornmeal,fordustingthebakingsheetandcuttingoutthepizzawheels1mediumrussetpotato(about8ounces)1cupwarmwater(about110°F)2¼teaspoonsactivedryyeast1tablespooncoconutnectar1½cupsall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)½cupamaranthflour½cuplightbuckwheatflour½cupcoarse-grindcornmeal3tablespoonsdriedmincedonion3tablespoonsdriedoregano1tablespoondriedrosemary1tablespoongarlicpowder2teaspoonsfineseasalt¾teaspoonxanthangum½teaspoonbakingsoda½cuptomatosauce½teaspoonapplecidervinegar¾cupshreddedvegan,soy-freemozzarellacheese(IuseDaiyamozzarellacheese.Seeresourcesformoreinformation.)
MUSTDO1.Preheatovento200°Fandthenturnitoff.Placetheparchmentpaperona15×13-inchbakingsheetandthendustevenlywithcornmeal.2.Peelthepotatoandcutitinto½-inchchunks.Steamthepotatochunksinamedium-sizesaucepanforabout15minutes,oruntiltender.Transferthepotatochunkstoapotatoricerandpushthemthroughintoasmallbowl.Thiswillgiveyoulumplessmashedpotatoes.3.Combinethewarmwaterandyeastina2-cupmeasuringcup.Addthecoconutnectarandstirtocombine.Lettheyeastmixturesitforabout8minutes,oruntilfoamy.4.Whisktogetherthethreeflours,cornmeal,mincedonion,oregano,rosemary,garlicpowder,salt,xanthangumandbakingsodainalargebowl.Makeawellinthemiddle.5.Addtheyeastmixture,tomatosauceandapplecidervinegarandstirtocombine.Foldin¾cupofthe
mashedpotatoes.Nextaddtheshreddedmozzarellaandmixwell.Thedoughwillbeverywetandstickyatthispoint.6.Takeabout3tablespoonsofthedough,shapeitintoaball,andplaceitonthepreparedbakingsheet.Repeatuntilyouhaveusedupallthedough.7.Flattentheballsgentlywithyourwethandtomakedisksabout½inchthickandthenuseabiscuitcuttertocutoutyourpotatopizzawheels.Usethecornmealforeasierhandling.8.Whenplacingthewheelsonthebakingsheet,makesuretheylieonsomecornmealsothebottomsdon’tstick.9.Coverthebakingsheetwithacleandishtowel,placeintheovenfor1hourandallowthewheelstorise.10.Removethedishtowelandletthewheelscontinuetoriseintheovenwhileitpreheatsto425°F.11.Bakethewheelsfor35to37minutes,oruntiltheyaregoldenbrownandsoundhollowwhentappedonthebottom.12.Transferthebakingsheetfromtheoventoawirerackandletsitfor10minutesbeforeremovingthewheelsforacompletecooldown.
Keepinanairtightcontainerforupto3days,orwrapandfreezeforupto3months.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1wheel):120calories,3gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,20gcarbohydrates,300mgsodium,3gfiber,3gprotein,2gsugars
SweetTruth:Forextrapizzapizzazz,topeachwheelwithextrasauceandcheeseduringthelast5to10minutesofbaking.Youcanuseanytomatosaucethatyouknowandlove.
MINIBAGELS
Makesabout13minibagels
Ifyou’reaJewfromQueens,itisaQueensboroughBridge,MidtownTunnelandoveralltristatearearequirementthatyoueatbagelsforbreakfasteverySundaymorning.Sothat’swhatIdiduntilImovedoutWest,gothitchedandhadmyson.Nowthatallconventionalbagelsareconsideredcontrabandinmyhouse,Iwasforcedbylaw(seeabove)tofigureoutawaytomakeawholesome,crispyandmouthwateringbageltohaveforbreakfastonSundays.Byhook,bycrookandbythrowingoutalotofgook,IcameupwitharecipethatpassesthetestandletsmebackintomyhomestatebywayoftheVerrazano.I’llpaythetoll.Fuhgetaboutit.
MUSTHAVEDough15×13-inchsheetofparchmentpaperCoarse-grindcornmeal,fordustingthebakingsheetandbagelwrangling1¼cupswarmwater(about110°F)1tablespoonactivedryyeast1tablespooncoconutnectar2cupsall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)¾cuptapiocaflour¼cupamaranthflour3tablespoonslightbuckwheatflour1tablespoonmesquitepowder1½teaspoonsfineseasalt1teaspoonbakingsoda1teaspoonxanthangum3tablespoonsgrapeseedoil½teaspoonapplecidervinegar
Dip4cupswater2tablespoonsbakingsoda
ToppingsSautéedthinlyslicedonionCarawayseedsChiaseeds(anythinggoes,souseyourimaginationandtastebuds)
MUSTDO1.Preheatovento200°Fandthenturnitoff.Placetheparchmentpaperona15×13-inchbakingsheetanddustevenlywithcornmeal.2.Tomakethedough,combinethewarmwaterandyeastina2-cupmeasuringcup.Addthecoconut
nectarandstirtocombine.Lettheyeastmixturesitforabout8minutes,oruntilfoamy.3.Whisktogetherthefourflours,mesquitepowder,salt,bakingsodaandxanthanguminalargebowl.Makeawellinthemiddle.4.Addtheyeastmixture,grapeseedoilandapplecidervinegarandstirtocombine.5.Takeabout2½tablespoonsofthedough,shapeitintoaballandplaceitonthepreparedbakingsheet.Usecornmealforeasierhandling.Repeatuntilyouhaveusedupallthedough.6.Coverthebakingsheetwithacleandishtowel,placeitintheovenfor1hourandallowthedoughballstorise.7.Taketherisendoughballsoutoftheoven,removethedishtowelandpreheattheovento425°F.8.Tomakethedip,pourthewaterintoamedium-sizepotandbringittoaboil.Addthebakingsodaandstirtodissolve.Removethepotfromtheheat.9.Placethedoughballs,3or4atatime,inthehotwaterdipforabout30seconds,turningthemonceafterabout15seconds.Removethedoughballswithaslottedspatulaandplacethemonthepreparedbakingsheet,rollingtheminthecornmealtomakethemeasiertohandle.Makesureeachdoughballsitsonsomecornmealsothebottomdoesn’tstick.10.Pokeaholeinthemiddleofeachdoughballwithyourfinger.11.Pressinthetoppingsofyourchoiceandbakethebagelsfor13to15minutes,oruntiltheyaregoldenbrown.12.Transferthebakingsheetfromtheoventoawirerackandletsitfor10minutesbeforeremovingthebagelsforacompletecooldown.
Keepinanairtightcontainerforupto3days,orwrapandfreezeforupto3months.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1bagel):140calories,4gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,23gcarbohydrates,370mgsodium,3gfiber,3gprotein,1gsugars
SweetTruth:Mesquitepowdernotonlyprovidesanutritionalboostbutalsogivesthebagelsagorgeousgoldencomplexion.
PUMPCORNBREAD
Makes16squares
Youknowhowpeoplegetallwarmandfuzzywhenwaxingnostalgicabouttheirgreat-grandmum’sAmishcornbreadrecipethat’sbeenpasseddownthroughgenetics?Well,I’mnotoneofthosepeople.Mygrandmahadnotimetobake,letaloneeat,whilerunningthroughtheforestsofWarsaw,withmymomdanglingfromherarms,toescapetheNazievildoers,soIhavenomeaningfultaletotellaboutthispumpkin-stuffedcomfortcarb.AllIcantellyouis,Iaddedpinchesofsomeofmyfavoritespicestorevthisoriginalrecipeuptoaplacethatjustfeelsright.Feelfreetocustomizeaccordingtoyourspicethreshold,andbesuretopasstherecipeontoyourkidssotheywon’tcallyouwhenthey’reforty,andaskyoutobringoneoverbecausethey’rehungryandwaxingnostalgicaboutyourpumpcornbreadfromyesteryear.
MUSTHAVEGrapeseedoil,forgreasingthepan¾cupunsweetenedplainricemilk¼teaspoonapplecidervinegar1¼cupscoarse-grindcornmeal½cupall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)1teaspoonsodium-freebakingpowder1teaspoonfineseasalt½teaspoongroundcumin½teaspoongroundnutmeg¼teaspoonguargum¼teaspoonblackpepper¼teaspooncayennepowder3tablespoonsgrapeseedoil
3tablespoonscoconutnectar¾cupcannedpumpkinpuree
Topping¼cupfreshcornkernels¼teaspoongroundnutmeg
MUSTDO1.Preheatovento375°F.Greasean8×8-inchsquarebakingpanwiththegrapeseedoil.2.Mixtogetherthericemilkandapplecidervinegarina2-cupmeasuringcup.3.Whisktogetherthecornmeal,flour,bakingpowder,salt,cumin,nutmeg,guargum,blackpepperandcayenneinalargebowl.Makeawellinthemiddle.4.Addthegrapeseedoil,coconutnectarandpumpkinpureeandstirtocombine.Nextaddthericemilkmixtureandstiruntiltheliquidisabsorbedandthebatterissmooth.5.Pourthebatterintothepreparedpanandsmooththetopwithawetbakingspatulaorthebackofawetspoon.Sprinklethecornkernelsandnutmegontop.6.Bakethepumpcornbreadfor23to25minutes,oruntilitisalightgoldenbrownaroundtheedgesanditstartstopullawayfromthesidesofthepan.Rotatethepanfromfronttobackhalfwaythroughbaking.7.Transferthepanfromtheoventoawirerackandletsitforabout20minutesbeforecuttingthepumpcornbreadinto16squares.
Keepinanairtightcontainerforupto3days,orwrapandfreezeforupto3months.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1square):80calories,3gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,15gcarbohydrates,150mgsodium,2gfiber,2gprotein,2gsugars
YAMJAMSODABREAD(MUFFINIZED)
Makes24minisodabreads
Youdon’thavetobeIrishtoenjoytheseyammysodabreadsinyourjammiesanytimeofyear.AndsinceIendupeatingwaytoomuchofitiflefttomyownloaf,I’vedevisedthesetobemuffinizedsoeveryonecanhavetheirveryownmini-jam.
MUSTHAVE24minipaperbakingcups1smallyam(about4ounces)1cupunsweetenedplainricemilk½teaspoonapplecidervinegar2cupsall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)½cupamaranthflour2teaspoonssodium-freebakingpowder1teaspoonbakingsoda1teaspoonfineseasalt¾teaspoonguargum¼teaspoongroundcardamom6tablespoonsgrapeseedoil¼cupcoconutnectar1tablespoonplumlemonjam(seehere)½cupdriedcurrants3teaspoonscarawayseeds
MUSTDO1.Preheatovento350°F.Linea24-cupminimuffintinwithminipaperbakingcups.2.Peeltheyamandsliceitinto½-inchchunks.Steamtheyamchunksinamedium-sizesaucepanforabout15minutes,oruntiltender.Transfertheyamchunkstoapotatoricerandpushthemthroughintoasmallbowl.Thiswillgiveyoulumplessmashedyam.3.Mixtogetherthericemilkandapplecidervinegarina2-cupmeasuringcup.4.Whisktogetherthetwoflours,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,salt,guargumandcardamominalargebowl.Makeawellinthemiddle.5.Addthegrapeseedoil,coconutnectar,plumlemonjamandricemilkmixturetotheflourmixture,andstiruntiltheliquidisabsorbedandthebatterissmooth.Foldin cupofthemashedyam.Add¼cupofthecurrantsandallthecarawayseedsandmixwell.6.Spoonthebatterintothepreparedmuffintin,dividingitevenly.Eachcupshouldbefilledtothetop.Sprinkletheremaining¼cupofcurrantsontopofeachcup.7.Baketheminisodabreadsfor11to12minutes,oruntiltheyarealightgoldenbrownandbouncebackslightlytothetouch.8.Transferthemuffintinfromtheoventoawirerackandletsitforabout10minutesbeforeremovingtheminisodabreadsforacompletecooldown.
Keepinanairtightcontainerforupto3days,orwrapandfreezeforupto3months.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1sodabread):90calories,4gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,15gcarbohydrates,150mgsodium,2gfiber,2gprotein,4gsugars
KRISPYKALE’N’CHEESESOFTPRETZELRODS
Makesabout16rods
SinceI’moriginallyfromNewYorkCity,softandsaltypretzelsholdaspecialplaceinmyintestine.Themanonthecornerwiththecartandthesmellofroastingwhitedoughinthemiddleofwinterbringbackahigh-glycemicrushtomyblood.Ofcourse,Icouldn’thelpbutcomeupwithahealthierbutjustassatisfyingversion.Kaleiskingintermsofvitamins,mineralsandantioxidants.ItishighinvitaminsA,B6andC,folicacid,potassium,luteinandbioflavonoids.Andwhenbaked,kalegetsirresistiblycrisp.Thatandthecrunchofcarawaygiveaheartynutritionalbumptothissuperchargedhotrod.
MUSTHAVEDough15×13-inchsheetofparchmentpaperCoarse-grindcornmeal,fordustingthebakingsheetandrodwrangling1¼cupswarmwater(about110°F)4teaspoonsactivedryyeast1teaspooncoconutnectar2½cupsall-purposegluten-freeflour(seehere)1cuptapiocaflour½cuplightbuckwheatflour¼cupcarawayseeds2teaspoonsfineseasalt1teaspoonbakingsoda1teaspoonxanthangum¼cupgrapeseedoil2tablespoonscoconutnectar
Dip4cupswater¼cupbakingsoda
Topping2cupsfinelymincedkale2cupsshreddedvegan,soy-freemozzarellacheese(IuseDaiyamozzarellacheese.Seeresourcesformoreinformation.)Sheetofparchmentpaper(optional)
MUSTDO1.Preheatovento200°Fandthenturnitoff.Placetheparchmentpaperona15×13-inchbakingsheetanddustevenlywiththecornmeal.2.Tomakethedough,combinethewarmwaterandyeastina2-cupmeasuringcup.Addthecoconutnectarandstirtocombine.Lettheyeastmixturesitforabout8minutes,oruntilfoamy.3.Whisktogetherthethreeflours,carawayseeds,salt,bakingsodaandxanthanguminalargebowl.
Makeawellinthemiddle.4.Addtheyeastmixture,grapeseedoilandcoconutnectarandstirtocombine.5.Takeabout3tablespoonsofthedough,shapeitintoaballandthenrollitintoarodabout3incheslong.Placetherodonthepreparedbakingsheet.Usethecornmealforeasierhandling.Repeatuntilyouhaveusedupallthedough.6.Coverthepreparedbakingsheetwithacleandishtowel,placeintheovenfor1hourandallowtherodstorise.7.Taketherisenrodsoutoftheoven,removethedishtowelandpreheattheovento425°F.8.Tomakethedip,pourthewaterintoamedium-sizepotandbringittoaboil.Addthebakingsodaandstirtodissolve.Removethepotfromtheheat.9.Placetherods,3or4atatime,inthehotwaterdipforabout30seconds,turningthemoveronceafterabout15seconds.Removeeachrodwithaslottedspatulaandplaceonthepreparedbakingsheet.10.Tomakethetopping,mixtogetherthekaleandcheese,andspreadthemixtureoutonabigsheetofparchmentpaperoronacuttingboard.Rolloneoftherodsinthekaleandcheesemixtureuntilcoatedanduntiltherodisabout6incheslong.Placeitbackonthepreparedbakingsheet,makingsureitrestsonsomecornmealsothebottomdoesn’tstick.Repeatuntilalltherodsarecoated.11.Baketherodsfor14to16minutes,oruntiltheyarealightgoldenbrownandthecheeseandkalearecrisp.12.Transferthebakingsheetfromtheoventoawirerackandletsitfor10minutesbeforeremovingtherodsforacompletecooldown.
Keepinanairtightcontainerforupto3days,orwrapandfreezeforupto3months.
NutritionInformationPerServing(1rod):140calories,6gtotalfat,0.0mgcholesterol,20gcarbohydrates,360mgsodium,3gfiber,3gprotein,1gsugars
RESOURCES
Inmyquesttofindthecleanest,mostfairlytraded,mostorganic,leastcross-contaminatedingredients,Ihavestumbleduponthesweetestandmostcaringcompaniesthatoffermosteverythingyouneedtomakealltherecipesinthisbook.Iamthrilledtoacquaintyouwith:
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TheTeffCompanywww.teffco.comMostteffcomesfromEthiopia,wheretheconditionstogrowthisgrainareideal.TheownerofthiscompanyrealizedthattheclimateandsoilwereperfectrightwherehewasinIdaho,andhestartedtosuccessfullygrowtefflocally.Youcanorderhisveryhigh-qualityivoryteffflouronthecompanywebsite.Thepricecan’tbebeat,andshippingisincluded.
Daiyawww.daiyafoods.comDaiyamakesthebestmozzarellaandcheddarcheesesthatarefreefromdairy,casein,soy,wheyandlactose,anditisallmadeinafacilityfreefrommilk,eggs,soy,peanutsandtreenuts.Luckily,alotofgrocerystoresarestartingtocarrythesecheesesinshreddedandwedgeforms.
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AuthenticFoodswww.authenticfoods.comThiscompanyadherestothestricteststandardsforkeepingtheirgluten-freefloursjustthat,freefromgluten.Theiremphasisisonkeepingingredientsnutritiousandsafeforceliacs.Theyarerenownedfortheirsuperfineflours,whichresultinfluffy,light-texturedbakedgoods.
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ClabberGirlwww.clabbergirl.comLuckily,thiscompanymakesagluten-freeandsodium-freebakingpowdercalledInnova,whichisproducedinanut-freefacility.Nowtheyaddcalciumtoittomakeitevenhealthier!
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
ThankyoutoRachelandLeoforbeingthegiantsuponwhoseshouldersIstoodfromthebeginning,whichallowedmetofly,fail,fluctuate,beverklempt,floparoundandultimatelybegintofulfillmymissioninlife.Iloveyoubothmorethanmyvocabularyallowsmetoexpress.
TomybrotherBarryforalwaysbeingthereforme,wherever“there”was,atanygivenmoment,andforyourwisdom,witandwillingnesstopinch-hitinapinch,drivewhenIhadnocarandtastetesttheuntestedexperimentsintheearlydays.
Tomyeditor,SarahPelz,forherinitialresounding“yes”andpassionatefollow-through,andforlettingmyidiosyncraticvoicebeheard.
Tomyextraordinaryagent,LisaEkus,forgettinginthering,puttingupherdukesandfightingonmybehalfeverynegotiatingpointoftheway.You’remyownpersonalmiracleworker.
ToJaimeeConstantine,abigthank-youfortakingcareofbusinesssoseamlessly.
ToDianneJacob,whobossedmearoundandkickedmykeisterallinthenameofaworthybookproposal.ThankyouforuppingmywritinggameandfortheintroductiontoLisa.
ToCarlKravats,mybrilliantfoodphotographerandfellowgrazer,whocapturedmygoodiesmostexquisitely,beyondwhatIdreamedpossible.
ToCindyEpstein,myfoodstylist,whomademybakedgoodslooklikemoviestarsandreadyfortheirclose-upinamostmagicalway.
ToMaryAaltoforbeingmydevotedrecipetesterandfriend.
ToMariadelaTorreforcheerleadingwaybackwhenandforbeingsograciouslyandselflesslyhelpfuleverystepoftheway.Ivalueyourfriendshipalways.
ToPamLevin,mygo-toTilt-a-Whirlgirl,formakinglunchandlifemorefun,andforyourgenerosity,talentandone-in-a-millionsenseofhumor.
ToSueSaportaforbeingsosupporta,uh,supportive,andforalltherecipetestingandplaydates.Thankyouforyourfeedback,kindnessandfriendship.
ToElissa,mydearestfriend,thoughfarthestindistance,you’renearestatheart.ThankyouforthinkingIwasabitchwhenwewereten,butstillbeingmyfriendforalltheseyears.
ToMichelleArcilla,foryouroutstandingmakeupandhairartistry,andforhelpingmakemeandthe“gals”lookglamorousinaveryhotkitchen.
Tomyhusband,whobearswitnesstomylifeeverydayandmakesitmeaningfulindoingso.Thankyouforyourpatience,yourunwaveringbeliefinallmymishegas,andyourunconditionallove.
ABOUTTHEAUTHOR
DebbieAdlerisagraduateofBinghamtonUniversityandwasaCPAforalargeaccountingfirminNewYorkCityuntilsherealizedthatallshewantedtodowascounttoadozen.SheisnowthechefandownerofSweetDebbie’sOrganicCupcakes,whichcaterstocelebrities,Hollywoodstudios,largefoodcompaniesandcustomersnationwide.DebbielivesinLosAngeleswithherhusband,sonandraccoonsthateathergarbageeverynight,eventhoughshelivesnextdoortofive-starrestaurantowners.Visitherwebsiteatwww.sweetdebbiesorganiccupcakes.com.
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