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November 19, 2012

Cookies Cookies Cookies

 

 Starter Dough

2 cups Bob’s Red Mills Gluten Free Flour
½ cup Bob’s Red Mills Coconut Flour
1.5 teaspoon xanthan gum
½ teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ cup coconut oil (softened)
½ cup olive oil
½ cup coconut sugar
¼ cup agave nectar
1 egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Mix dry ingredients in small bowl.  In a larger bowl beat oils and sweeteners for about one minute, add egg and vanilla and beat until smooth.  Add dry mixture one cup at a time mixing briefly.  Form into a ball.

 

Peanut Butter Cookies

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees
Starter dough
1 cup powdered peanut butter (or chocolate powdered peanut butter!)
 Mix well

Form into small balls and press gently with a fork on greased or non-stick cookie sheet. 

Bake for about 15 minutes.  Let cool. 

 Ginger Spice Cookies

Pre-heat over to 350 degrees
Starter dough
1 teaspoon ground ginger – double for extra spice!
2 Tablespoons blackstrap molasses
*Option*  Add ½ cup pumpkin puree for Pumpkin Spice Cookies

Spoon out onto greased or non-stick cookie sheet.  Bake for about 20 minutes.

 

Flaked Coconut Cookies

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees
Starter dough
½ cup unsweet Bob’s Red Mills Coconut Flakes
Mix well.  Roll into small balls and press onto greased or non-stick cookie sheet.  Bake for about 20 minutes. 

Holiday Baking Ingredients

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Bob’s Red Mills Gluten Free Baking Flour **

 

         Gluten (the protein found in wheat) is over consumed and causes many digestive issues and inflammation.  Bob’s GF baking flour is whole grain and high protein.

 

Bob’s Red Mills Coconut Flour*

 

         Coconut four is low carb, high fiber and high protein.  Substitute ¼ cup in any recipe.

 

Xanthan Gum

 

         holds flour together for gluten free baking

 

Coconut Sugar

 

         Tastes just like brown sugar with less fructose, lower glycemic index and more nutrients.

 

Agave Nectar

 

         Sweeter than sugar with lower glycemic index.  Can use less in recipes for same sweetness. 

 

Flax Seeds

 

         Acts as a binder when mixed with a little warm water.  Adds fiber, protein and essential omega 3’s.

 

Coconut Oil*

 

          MCT oil which is burned quickly for energy and less likely stored as fat.  Can substitute half the butter or oil.

 

Olive Oil

 

        An anti-inflammatory oil good for heart health.

 

Healthy Top Whipped  Topping

 

         Dairy and soy free YUMMY whipped cream.

 

Holiday Nog Coconut Milk & Chocolate Mint Coconut Milk

 

         Milk is inflammatory Coconut is a great alternative because of the healthy MCT’s.