Hi friends! It’s been a minute since I’ve posted. My husband and I were away last week snowboarding at Blue Mountain in Collingwood, Ontario and then spent the weekend in Toronto. I had the best time trying out new boutique gyms there and finding all of the fun vegan restos! but… WE BACK! I’ve got a ton on my plate this week plus we’re in the process of purchasing a new home, so I’m going to do my best to get a few posts on here.
I love bread but bread does NOT love me back. I went gluten free about three years ago and never really looked back (that being said I will indulge from time to time on some good quality sourdough or a fresh baked pizza). Gut health is so important (a topic I promise to dive into in another post). What works for one person may not work for another. We all have our own individual gut microbiomes that differ from person to person depending on what we eat, our lifestyles and other factors and they influence everything from our health, appetites, weight and moods. I could go on and on and on and on….(I will…just not today. LOL)
I prefer a (mostly) grain free diet and because of that, I’m a big fan of the Paleo diet. I say ‘mostly’ because I don’t eat exclusively gluten free or grain free just like I don’t eat exclusively plant based. This is what works for me. I don’t think anyone should feel like they have to subscribe to any labeled diets (unless under the direction of a physician) if it isn’t working for that person. Do what you need to do to be the healthiest ( and happiest) version of yourself.
Ok. I’m done ranting (for now)…so here’s a FAN-FREAKING-TASTIC paleo bread recipe. It’s savoury and perfect for topping with avo and eggs, or making a little sammie. Grain-less but LEGIT. If someone handed me a slice, I wouldn’t know it didn’t have a lick of flour in it. I’m serious. It’s good. Go make it.
Sincerely,
Les xx
Makes 1 loaf
Wet ingredients:
6 large organic free-range eggs
1/3 cup avocado oil
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Dry ingredients:
1 cup + 2 tbsp almond flour
2 tbsp coconut flour
4 tbsp tapioca starch
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 cup chia meal
1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/8 tsp pepper
Method:
preheat oven to 350. Line a bread pan with parchment paper.
Whisk wet ingredients together in one bowl and in another bowl, mix all dry ingredients. Pour wet ingredients into the dry mix and stir until well combined.
Pour mixture into bread pan and top with Everything But the Bagel Seasoning from * Trader Joe’s
Bake covered with tinfoil for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 20 -25 minutes.
*If you don’t have a Trader Joe’s , you can always make the seasoning yourself! It’s super easy. Combine 2 teaspoons white sesame seeds, 1 1/2 teaspoons dried minced onion, 1 1/2 teaspoons dried minced garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoons black sesame seeds, 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes sand 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
(recipe adapted from : Cotter Crunch)
No Comments