Tag: coconut sugar

Grainless Granola

If you are gluten free or just want to cut back on grains, etc, this is a delicious granola to have on hand all the time. I was buying a really delicious one from Whole Foods but it was expensive and so I thought why not make it at home!! I am not gluten free but I like to cut back on grains, etc where ever I can… so my usual lunch of yogurt and fruit is delicious with a handful of crunchy, yummy granola!

1 cup raw sliced almonds
2 cups raw walnuts, chopped
1 cup raw pistachios, chopped
½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
2 tablespoons coconut sugar

Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl and keep aside. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

¼ cup maple syrup
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons coconut oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add all the ingredients to a glass measuring cup and microwave for a minute. Mix well and add to the nuts. Transfer the ingredients to a large lined cookie sheet. Spread and bake for 20 minutes.

½ cup raw pumpkin seeds

Take the granola out and add the pumpkin seeds, mix well and return to the oven and bake for another 5 to 6 minutes. Take out of the oven and let cool. Store in an airtight container and enjoy!

Gluten Free Apple Cake

½ cup melted coconut oil
4 eggs
¾ cups coconut sugar
½ cup almond flour
2 tablespoons coconut flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
2 large apples, peeled cored and diced

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

Grease a 9 inch spring form pan with melted coconut oil.

Beat the coconut oil and eggs in a mixer till fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the coconut sugar and beat for another minute. Add the almond flour, coconut flour, cinnamon, baking soda, vanilla extract and salt. Mix well and fold in the diced apples. Bake for about 35 to 40 minutes.

Black Bean Brownies with Coconut Oil

Brownie- take 2- I changed it up this time with coconut oil and coconut sugar. My daughter gave it a thumbs up. You can have some without thinking twice.. good for you and delicious!!

One 15 ½ ounce can black beans- strain and rinse well
¼ cup coconut oil
3 large eggs
¾ cup coconut sugar
½ cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon baking powder
1/3 teaspoon salt
½ cup semi-sweet chocolate- grated

Coat an 8 X 8 baking pan with some oil and keep aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Add the beans to a large food processor and add the oil. Process till smooth. Add the eggs, coconut sugar, cocoa, vanilla extract, baking powder and salt. Process till everything is incorporated and smooth. Take the bowl off the processor and add the grated chocolate and mix with a spatula. Pour the mixture into the pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes till knife comes out clean.

Banana Bread with Coconut Oil

This is the most delicious banana bread. I changed up my regular recipe to included coconut oil and coconut sugar. If you want to indulge.. definitely make this recipe. The great thing is that it is not completely bad for you…

1¼ cups unbleached white whole-wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon fine salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup coconut oil, at room temperature, plus more for preparing the pan
1 cup coconut sugar
3 very ripe bananas, peeled, and mashed with a fork (about 1 cup)
½ cup toasted walnut pieces
½ cup milk or dark chocolate, chips or grated

Sift the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt into a medium bowl, set aside. Whisk the eggs and vanilla together in a liquid measuring cup with a spout, set aside. Lightly brush a 9X5X3 inches loaf pan with coconut oil. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

In a standing mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the coconut oil and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually pour the egg mixture into the butter while mixing until incorporated. Add the bananas (the mixture will appear to be curdled), and remove the bowl from the mixer.

With a rubber spatula, mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. Fold in the nuts and chocolate pieces and transfer the batter to the prepared pan. Bake for 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean. Cool the bread in the pan for 5 minutes before taking it out. Cool completely before serving.