Chocolate Zucchini Banana Streusel Cake
Thursday, September 10, 2015This extra moist and delicious zucchini banana bread (or cake) with a crunch oat topping is a combination of two all-time favorites. The deep dark colour and rich flavour come from the use of Dutch-processed cocoa powder and chopped milk chocolate.
Streusel Topping | Cake Batter |
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- Combine oats, ground einkorn flour, raw brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Rub in coconut oil until the mixture resmebles coarse crumbs. Stir in mixed seeds. Set aside.
- Grate the zucchini on the small holes on a box grater. Squeeze shredded zucchini with your hands to remove as much excess liquid as possible. Line a standard-size loaf pan with baking paper. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F.
- Whisk together the cocoa powder, einkorn flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, beat together coconut oil, raw sugar, stevia, eggs, and bananas until well combined. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in zucchini and chocolate chunks.
- Scrape the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the streusel over. Bake in the middle of hot oven for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Einkorn Blackberry Salad with Garam Masala Vinaigrette
Saturday, September 05, 2015For this simple, healthy, light yet incredibly satisfying salad, nutty, chewy ancient einkorn berries-the most primitive of any wheat on earth are blended with fresh blackberries, roasted peanuts, and herbs and tossed in a garam masala vinaigrette. It makes a great meal and also a perfect side for some roasted chicken. If preferable, you can substitute spelt or emmer for the einkorn.
Salad | Garam Masala Vinaigrette |
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- Combine einkorn berries, turmeric, salt and water in a medium pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered for 55 to 65 minutes or until the einkorn berries are tender. Drain and let cool slightly. While the einkorn berries are cooking, make the vinaigrette. Combine lemon juice, white balsamic vinegar, garlic, ginger and garam masala in a bowl. Slowly whisk in olive oil and peanut oil. Stir in chopped parsley.
- To assemble salad, stir in enough vinaigrette to moisten the warm wheat berries. Add blackberries, roasted peanuts, scallions and mint and gently toss to combine. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
Vegan Coconut Einkorn Cookies
Tuesday, September 01, 2015These thick chewy yet crispy coconut einkorn oat cookies, adapted from taste, are vegan, dairy-free and refined sugar-free. They are super easy to put together and make a delicious afternoon treat with a glass of chilled milk.
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- Preheat oven to 180C/350F or 160C/320F fan-force. Line 2 large baking trays with baking paper. Place coconut oil and agave nectar in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes or until fully combined. Remove from heat. Allow to cool.
- Whisk together the ground einkorn, baking soda, oats, coconut sugar, desiccated coconut, sunflower seeds, roasted peanuts, chia seeds and cranberries. Add in cooled coconut oil mixture and stir until well combined. The mixture will still be crumbly.
- Place firmly packed level 1/4 cup measures of mixture on prepared trays and press down slightly, allowing room for spreading. Bake for 18 minutes or until golden. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.
Chanterelle Omelette and Sauteed Chanterelles with Fresh Herbs
Friday, August 28, 2015These trumpet-shaped fleshy mushrooms, also known as "golden chanterelle" and "egg mushroom," are nutty, with an aroma of apricots or peaches. The distinctively flavoured chanterelle mushrooms contain high amounts of vitamin D2, significant amounts of protein and iron. They should be kept dry and refrigerated, and used within a week.
Chanterelle Omelette | Sauteed Chanterelles with Fresh Herbs |
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Blueberry Banana Spelt Muffins
Sunday, August 23, 2015These blueberry banana spelt muffins, adapted from bakingbites, are incredibly moist and low in fat and sugar. The combination of sweet bananas and super healthy fresh blueberries make these energy-packed homemade treats a hit for any occasion.
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- Preheat the oven to 190C/375F. Line a 12-hole standard muffin tin with paper liners. Whisk together the spelt flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, beat together mashed bananas, coconut oil, stevia, coconut sugar, egg and vanilla extract until smooth. Add in flour mixture and mix until just combined. Fold in blueberries.
- Spoon mixture evenly between paper cases. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes or until golden and just firm to touch. Stand in pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Oven Baked Chicken with Italian Seasoned Tomato Sauce
Wednesday, August 19, 2015This effortless meal from the oven features chicken breasts baked in an Italian-seasoned tomato sauce and it came out super moist, tender and it's on the table in just 30 minutes. It is high in protein and low in fat, but fabulous in flavour.
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- Preheat oven to 180C/350F. Brush a baking pan with olive oil.
- Open up the chicken breasts on a flat surface and slice each down the center to provide 2 portions. Trim off and discard membranes and fat. Pound each chicken breast half lightly with a flat mallet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the chicken in the prepared baking pan.
- Combine together the pureed tomato, chicken broth, cream, pressed garlic, Italian seasoning, black olives and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and bake for 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle the chicken with some shredded mozzarella cheese if desired and some more fresh parsley.
Coconut Drinks and The Benefits Of Coconut Oil
Friday, August 14, 2015Learn how to use coconut oil in your everyday drinks and enjoy some unique coconut oil drink recipes on us.
We all know how good coconut oil is for our health when cooking with coconut oil, but sometimes finding unique ways to add it to your diet can be challenging. But have you ever thought about adding it to a drink? Adding coconut oil to your favorite drink or using it in a new coconut oil drink recipe, is a great way to get your daily amount of coconut oil and all of the health benefits that go with it. You can easily add a tablespoon of coconut oil to any drink, which will result in a tasty drink with lots of flavor. Here are some coconut oil drink recipes we think you will love.
Coconut Oil Avocado Shake- 2 Servings
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Lemon Coconut Oil Green Tea Drink - 1 Serving
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Homemade Instant Breakfast Drink - 1 Serving
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Very Berry Coconut Oil Smoothie - 1 Serving
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Green Dream Smoothie - 1 Serving
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Super Health Smoothie - 1 Serving
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The Bottom Line
Have some fun adding coconut oil to your daily routine. Coconut nut oil tastes great and you can use it in just about anything. Your body will thank you!
And if you are still unconvinced then here is a research about the health benefits of coconut oil.
Arugula Tofu Salad with Blueberry Vinaigrette
Saturday, August 08, 2015A light, vegan salad of arugula, mint, cilantro and crisp pan seared tofu drizzled with a deliciously tangy-sweet blueberry balsamic based dressing. You can add some chopped nuts or seeds to add extra nutrition, flavour and crunch.
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- Wash the blueberries and pat dry with paper towels. Puree 100 grams of blueberries, vinegar, 6 tablespoons of the olive oil, maple syrup, and Dijon mustard in a blender. Season with salt and pepper.
- Season the diced tofu with salt and pepper. Heat peanut oil in a skillet over high heat. Place them into the skillet in a single layer. Cook on one side for 3 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook 2 minutes more.
- Wash and dry the arugula. Arrange arugula and fresh herbs on a plate. Top with crisp tofu and garnish with the remaining blueberries. Serve with the prepared vinaigrette.