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Grain free and Sugar free Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 c applesauce
 1/3 flax seed
1 tsp xanthan gum
2 Tbsp cider vinegar
30 drop vanilla stevia
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 c honey
1/2 c coconut oil
Mix all above with a mixer and then add 2 c almond flour and 1 c coconut flour and 2 tsp baking soda and 2 tsp baking powder. Then fold in 2/3 c chocolate chips.  Make into balls and slightly flatten and bake at 350 for 12 minutes. My family loves them and I just finished making these and made them last week also.

The Coconut oil can be purchased through amazon or Tropical Traditions and I have a note about Tropical Traditions on my new facebook page. I also I get my honey from Harvest Valley Foods in Bellevue, Nebraska. My vanilla stevia comes from http://www.iherb.com/default and my xanthan gum and coconut cider vinegar were purchased through http://www.azurestandard.com/ .

I have had some people question recently about why I eat the way I do and I want to explain that to those who dont know. I have really grown in the last year to have such a passion in nutrition and how food heals your body and I plan to go to school for nutrition. Its my life I could go on and on about soaking grains and how eating grain free heals your gut and the benefits of coconut oil. My favorite book that explains coconut oil and helps you lose weight is Eat Fat, Lose Fat by Sally Fallon . I have to say by changing my diet to eating gluten free and using coconut oil in everything I have lost weight without even trying! Some people may think eating gluten free is hard but its not. I currently do not have any family members who are diagnosed with celiac, however I have a lot of friends that have celiac and it is hereditary. I started to eat gluten free to heal my gut which was the main cause of my dermatitis - skin  problem with my hands and still continue to eat gluten free after seeing how it heals your body in many other ways. If you have stomach gas or headaches then eating gluten free can help.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

1c sorghum flour
1/2 c coconut flour
1/2 c tapioca flour
1/4 almond flour
1 1/2 c sucant
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 xanthan gum
1/2 tsp cininamon
1/2 tsp ginger

In a large mixing bowl whisk all the above. Then add in

1/2 c almond butter
1/2 c pumpkin puree
2 eggs
2 Tbsp coconut oil
1 Tbsp vanilla

Beat all the ingredients until they form a nice big ball of dough. Then fold in 1/2 c chocolate chips. Form into little balls and flatten slightly on baking sheet or bar pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 min.

Enjoy! I made these last Sunday for our Thanksgiving dinner at church!

Chocolate Chip Spelt Cookies

1 1/2 c almond butter
2 1/4 c spelt flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp sea salt
1 1/2 c maple syrup
2 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 c chocoalte chips

In a large bowl combine the flour, soda and salt. In a seperate bowl combine the almond butter with maple syrup and vanilla.  Combine the wet and dry and then fold in chocolate chips.

Roll into balls and flatten slightly. Place on baking sheet or bar pan that is what I cook all my cookies on. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Cool 5 min and transfer to cooling rack. 

Again another healthy batch of yummy healthy vegan cookies my family couldnt keep their hands off. I made these last night and next time know I will definitely double them since they went so fast. Spelt flour is wheat but is the lowest gluten count of wheat. I used yummy raw almond butter from Trader's Joes and was very inexpensive compared to some almond butters. Also there is a good deal on maple syrup this month that is almost over on Amazon. If you click on the link in the recipe you will see it. For chocolate chips I used Enjoy LIfe which are also are sale for the month of November and if you havent printed the number of coupons on their website like I have than they could be cheaper.

Buckwheat Carrot Muffins

I doubled this the other day and made a huge batch.

2 ½ cups buckwheat flour
½ cup tapioca flour
½ cup sucant
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger powder
2 cups applesauce
¼ cup melted virgin coconut oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup grated carrots
½ to 1 cup raisins, soaked for 10 minutes in ¼ cup water (then drain)

IN a large bowl combine the flours, sucant, baking powder, baking soda, salt , cinnamon and ginger.  In a separate bowl combine the applesauce, oil, vanilla, carrots and raisins. Mix the wet and dry and try not to overmix the ingredients. I take a papertowl wet with coconut oil and rub the muffin tins and the muffins come right out. Bake at 375 for 25 min. 

These are good for a snack or breakfast. It rare I have cereal in my house. Don't get me started on how bad cereal is for you. Most breakfast at house contain of oatmeal, muffins, eggs, pancakes or waffles.  

Brownies

Its been awhile since I posted and now most of recipes contain mainly buckwheat or coconut flour. They are both high in fiber and gluten free! These brownies are super easy and I love making them. I made these this last Monday night when I have a house full with my brother in law and my husband's cousin and they loved them.

Melt in a saucepan 1/3 c coconut oil and 1/2 c cocoa powder.  Remove from heat and let cool. IN a mixing bowl, mix 6 eggs, 3/4 c honey, 1/2 tsp vanilla and 1/2 tsp salt. Stir in cocoa mixture. Stir in 1/2 coconut flour until there are no lumps. Pour batter into 8x8 pan and bake 350 degrees for 30 minutes.