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Triple Berry Chia Seed Jam

12/1/2019

This recipe uses freeze dried fruits, but there is also directions if using fresh or frozen fruit.

INGREDIENTS
2 cups Freeze Dried Blackberries
1 cup Freeze Dried Raspberries
1 cup Freeze Dried Strawberries
1 cup Freeze Dried Diced Apples
1 cup Chia Seeds
3 cups Water
Honey to taste

DIRECTIONS

If you are using fresh or frozen fruits use same amount just reduce the water to 1/2 cup.
Bring everything besides the chia seeds and honey to a boil on medium-high heat, stirring often.
Cook mixture for 20 minutes. This is where you add the honey. Dip a spoon in the mixture, let cool, and then taste. Adjust the sweetness level with honey.
Next you will need to decide if you want chunky or smooth-ish jam. If you want chunky then add chia seeds and cook for another 5 minutes stirring often.
If you want smooth-ish then use an immersion blender to blend the mixture. (Careful this can get very hot and might splatter). Add chia seeds, cook for 5 minutes stirring often and then use immersion blender again if desired.

*This makes about 1.5 pints depending on the thickness you desire.

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Gluten Free Hamburger Buns

2/14/2019

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This was my first time using coconut flour. It makes a nice hearty bun that can hold up to what ever you use to fill it. Tonight I filled mine with a Cooked Chicken Breast and Sharp Cheddar Cheese and it was delightful! The bun held up nicely and only started to crumble a little towards the last couple of bites.

INGREDIENTS
1 1/4 cup coconut flour
1 tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. Kosher salt
6 eggs
1/2 cup olive oil
1 Tbsp. water

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Add coconut flour, baking powder, and kosher salt to a medium mixing bowl. Mix until combined.
Add the eggs, olive oil, and water to the dry ingredients.
Mix well and let sit for about 10 minutes, allowing the dry ingredients to soak up the wet ingredients.
Divide dough into 5-6 equal parts (5 for larger buns and 6 for smaller buns). Dough is very wet, but not sticky.
Quickly form bun shapes from the dough and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. This is where you can add your toppings (optional). For these I used Trader Joe’s “Everything but the Bagel” seasoning.
Bake in the oven for 30 minutes at 325 degrees.
Using a knife, slice the buns in half horizontally.

Yields: 5-6 buns

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Banana Bread

12/31/2018

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Banana Bread w/ Toasted Walnuts
Makes one 9-inch loaf

Ingredients
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting the pan
1 1/4 cups walnuts, chopped coarse
3/4 cup Sugar (if you want to make it Sugar Free add 1 cup sugar substitute instead of Sugar)
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 very ripe, soft, darkly speckled large bananas, mashed well (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 large eggs, beaten lightly
3/4 stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled (or olive oil)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Adjust an oven rack to the lower-middle position and heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) degrees. Grease the bottom and sides of a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan; dust with flour, tapping out the excess.
Spread the walnuts on a baking sheet and toast until fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Whisk the flour, sugar (or Splenda), baking soda, salt, and walnuts together in a large bowl; set aside.
Mix the mashed bananas, yogurt, eggs, butter, and vanilla with a wooden spoon in a medium bowl. Lightly fold the banana mixture into the dry ingredients with a rubber spatula until just combined and the batter looks thick and chunky. Scrape the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Bake until the loaf is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 55 minutes. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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