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Dairy Free Cream Cheese = YUM!

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We are always on the lookout for yummy new products that meet the needs of so many. This product find is one of my new favorites! I have always had a fond love for cream cheese, on just about anything lol, but these days it’s usually on a raw veggie, grain free crackers, or whipped up into a fun topping or icing for a paleo-inspired dessert!

This particular cream cheese is extra special because it’s dairy free, it’s made from almond milk and can therefore meet the needs of all the vegans, vegetarians, paleo-enthusiast, and dairy-sensitive individuals. So next time you are at your local health food store take a peek in their dairy alternative/cream cheese section and see if they carry this delicious product. Here’s the details on it:

Kite Hill Brand Cream Cheese

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Oh, and PS- My KIDS LOVE IT TOO!!!!!

 

Homemade Tortillas (grain-free, gluten-free)

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There are those moments when you are disappointed with something new that you make in the kitchen,,, and then there are those moments when you could kiss yourself for finding the perfect new item! This post is one of those moments, and my family is loving me for this recipe too! It’s become a new regular staple in our house, and it’s super easy to make and delicious! Oh, and did I mention inexpensive?? Yes, you heard me right, an inexpensive healthy food item? What? You mean it’s not a ‘Whole Paycheck’ type item? LOL, no it’s not! It’s 4 ingredients, plus either butter or coconut oil to cook it in. You can make a couple of batches at a time and have them ready to go for convenience. These are a thick tortilla/burrito type wrap, that can be used for so many things… Breakfast burritos; veggie, meat, or fish tacos; sandwich wraps (think gyro style), quesadillas, and are even good just on their own.

The delicious tortillas are made with almond flour and are gluten and grain free. They are approved for cellular healing plan, are vegan (if cooked in coconut oil), and are paleo friendly. You can’t beat that right? But don’t take my word for it, check out our video on how to make these and see for yourself how amazing they are!

FYI… Be patient with your first time making these, it may take you a few rounds to get your stove top temperature and pan just right, but once you do there will be no stopping you. They are super simple to make, like a pancake!

Check out our How-To video for: Homemade Tortillas

Homemade Tortillas- Gluten Free and Grain Free

Ingredients:

1 and ¼ cup almond flour

1 cup tapioca flour

1 cup water

1 tsp sea salt

~Raw organic butter or coconut oil for pan

1)   Mix all ingredients in Vitamix, blender, or whisk by hand till thoroughly mixed.

2)   Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

3)   Heat skillet on stovetop over a lower-medium heat. Add raw butter or coconut oil to skillet, then pour ¼ of the mix into pan. It should resemble a pancake.

4)   Cook for 2 minutes then flip tortilla over and cook other side for 2 minutes.

5)   Adjust stovetop temperature to low/med-low heat as skillet gets warm making sure not to burn tortillas.

6)   Repeat cooking the tortilla mix in skillet for each one adding a bit more butter or coconut oil between tortillas.

7)   Place tortilla on parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake in oven for 10-12 minutes.

Serve and enjoy! This batch makes 4-5 nice size tortillas. You can also slice tortillas into triangle shapes and bake an additional 10 minutes in oven for homemade tortilla chips!

Favorite ways to enjoy these tortillas: breakfast burritos, grass-fed beef or fish tacos, open face sandwich, sandwich wrap, or toasted with butter and a stevia/cinnamon blend.

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Grain-Free Gluten-Free Baking Mixes

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We all have those days when we need a quick fix and quick recipe to make… I finally found a healthy convenient solution. On a recent trip to North Carolina I was exploring one of my favorite stores there called Earth Fare when I came upon this brand of baking mixes. It caught my attention quickly as I saw words like Gluten Free, Soy Free, Almond Flour, Coconut Flour, and Paleo-friendly. When I read the ingredients and the instructions, I knew I just had to try it out. I have clients tell me they would love to cook and bake more but they just run out of time. So this is a great alternative, you can have the mix done in about two minutes, and then in the oven it goes! My first item I tried from Simple Mills was the pumpkin muffin mix. I personally think that the spice blend in this mix could not be more perfect. My 16 month old son and 9 year old daughter LOVE them too! I have since tried all of their mixes and they are all wonderful! Health tip: when making these products, I prefer to use coconut oil for the oil mix-in ingredient. We know the multiple benefits of coconut oil and this is a perfect opportunity to include it in a recipe.

The Simple Mills distribution channels are still limited, however you can order directly from the company on their website and shipping was very inexpensive: Simple Mills Website

Here’s a picture of the pumpkin muffin mix I first tried…. YUM! Just in time for Fall, ENJOY!!

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Key Lime Cheesecake Recipe

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Do you ever have one of those days where you just desire something totally out of the blue?! Today is one of those days for me. I saw a picture of key lime pie in a food magazine and it hit me, I want key lime dessert! So I immediately went to my recipe collection and found one of my old favorites, Key Lime Cheesecake! It always hits the spot because it gives you the key lime pie and the cheesecake sensation all in one. The best part, it’s cellular healing diet approved. There are no refined sugars, no grains, and no gluten in this recipe. It has good healthy fat and protein in it too! Here’s the link for all of you to try it too! Enjoy!

Key Lime Cheesecake Recipe

 

Grainless Granola Breakfast Recipe

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This recipe is one of my favorites, it can replace that “quick cereal” type of breakfast and you can make it ahead of time and store in your pantry.

1/4 cup Organic Whole Flaxseeds

1/4 cup Organic Raw Almonds (or any other organic nut variety)

1/4 cup Raw Sunflower Seeds (or sesame seeds)

1/4 cup Raw Coconut Flakes, Unsweetened

Stevia and Cinnamon to taste

~Mix all ingredients (except stevia and cinnamon) in a blender or food processor (I throw everything into my Vitamix) and turn on low speed to chop up the nuts, seeds, and coconut.  Make sure to leave some texture and larger pieces for that added crunch. Then add in stevia and cinnamon (start with a small amount and slowly add it to your preference). Turn on blender for a few more quick burst and then it’s ready to serve or store.

Pour into a glass dish and store in pantry.

To serve… Take approximately a 1/2 cup of the mixture and pour in a bowl. Then add in approximately 1/2 cup of unsweetened coconut milk, unsweetened almond milk, or unsweetened hemp milk and enjoy like a cold cereal! Can also add in 1/4 cup berries for added antioxidant benefits. I especially enjoy this with organic blueberries added in.