Crafxzen

Banana Bread

On April 19, 2023

This is my new go to banana bread recipe. It’s easy, moist and tastes good.

5 tbs melted butter
1/4 cup coconut sugar
1 large egg , beaten
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup applesauce
2 – 3 very ripe bananas mashed
3/4 cup all purpose gluten-free flour
2 tbs flaxseed
1/4 cup buckwheat flour
1/4 cup oatmeal
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp salt

Preheat the oven to 350.
Grease a loaf pan or line with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a large bowl, melt the butter. Stir in the coconut sugar. Add the egg, vanilla and applesauce. Add the mashed banana and mix well.
Add the gluten free flour, flaxseed, buckwheat flour, oatmeal, baking soda, cinnamon and salt to the banana mixture. Stir and pour into a loaf pan.
Bake for 50 – 60 minutes.

Modified from: https://www.mamaknowsglutenfree.com/easy-gluten-free-banana-bread/#recipe

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Low Carb Chocolate Chip Cookies

By crafxzen

On March 6, 2023

In Cookies

These were really good and use flours that won’t impact the blood sugar like some gluten free flours do. These flours full of fiber and contain nutrients. Buckwheat flour contains quercetin, copper, manganese, magnesium and phosphorus. Coconut flour has potassium, iron, and is a plant-based protein. Almond flour has manganese, magnesium, copper, phosphorous, calcium and iron.

2 TBS coconut oil, melted
3 TBS maple syrup
1 TBS almond butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 TBS water
1 egg
1 cup almond flour
1/4 cup coconut flour
1/4 cup buckwheat flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks

Preheat the oven to 350.
Combine the coconut oil, maple syrup, almond butter, vanilla and water. Add the egg and whisk until light and bubbly.
In a separate bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut flour, buckwheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
Fold the flour mixture into the coconut mixture. Stir in the chocolate chunks.
Spoon tablespoons onto parchment lined or greased cookie sheets.
Bake for 10 – 15 minutes until lightly browned.

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Buckwheat Chocolate Cookies

By crafxzen

On February 6, 2023

In Baking Recipes, Cookies

I’ve rediscovered buckwheat flour as an alternative gluten free baking flour. It is a much healthier alternative than some other gluten free flours like rice and potato. It is lower glycemic, so won’t cause a blood sugar spike. Buckwheat is full of fiber and protein. It also contains vitamins and minerals like manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, niacin, zinc, folate, and vitamin B6.
It’s a little different flour to use. It should not be substituted 1:1 for regular flour, but substituting 25% of the regular flour in a recipe should work.

1 cup dark chocolate chunks or chips
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 cup coconut sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 eggs
1/2 cup Buckwheat Flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup chocolate chips of choice
sea salt for sprinkling, optional

Preheat oven to 350.
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or grease a cookie sheet.

Melt the chocolate and butter.
Stir occasionally until melted; stir in maple syrup, coconut sugar and vanilla. Allow to cool for a few minutes.
In separate bowl, stir together the Buckwheat flour with baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Add the cooled chocolate mixture.
Add the eggs. Stir to combine well. Fold in chocolate chips.
Drop by half tablespoons onto the parchment paper. Sprinkle with sea salt, if using.

Bake for 8 – 10 minutes.

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Gluten Free Chocolate Mug Cake

By crafxzen

On December 19, 2022

In Cake, Mug

This is my go to chocolate mug cake recipe.
This recipe is adapted from a gluten free chocolate mug cake recipe at https://www.mamaknowsglutenfree.com/gluten-free-chocolate-mug-cake/.

2 tablespoons coconut oil, butter or ghee
1 TBS coconut flour
1 TBS ground flaxseed
2 TBS gluten free all purpose flour
1 tablespoon coconut sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons chocolate chips of choice

In a mug, melt the butter.
Add the coconut flour, ground flaxseed, gluten free flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, salt, cocoa powder and cinnamon and mix.
Stir in the vanilla and water. Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top.

In a microwave, cook for 90 seconds.
Let sit for 2 minutes.
Optionally, frosten or add a little powdered sugar to the top.

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Apple Pie Bars

By crafxzen

On November 21, 2022

In Baking Recipes, Bars

These were so good! This recipe is modified from the original recipe at https://pastryandbeyond.com/apple-pie-bars-recipe/#recipe

4 peeled, diced apples
1 tablespoon coconut sugar
2 tablespoons and 1 teaspoon gluten free all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Crust & Crumbles
3/4 cup butter, melted
2 cups gluten free all-purpose flour
1/4 cup coconut sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350. Line and 8″ baking pan with parchment paper or spray with non-stick cooking oil.

In a bowl, combine the apples, coconut sugar, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon and nutmeg. Set aside.
In another bowl, combine the butter, flour, coconut sugar and cinnamon.

Spoon 2/3 of the crumb mixture into the prepared pan. Add the apple mixture and cover with the rest of the crumb mixture.

Bake for 55 minutes.

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Chocolate Chip Coconut Cookies

By crafxzen

On November 7, 2022

In Baking Recipes, Cookies

These are a great, guilt free, small batch of cookies.

2 TBS grass fed butter
2 TBS coconut oil
2 TBS ghee or butter
1/4 cup coconut sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup almond flour
1/4 cup coconut flour
1 TBS ground flaxseed
2 TBS cornstarch
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1 cup dark chocolate chunks or chips
1/4 cup dried fruit, berries or cherries

Preheat oven to 350. Melt the butter. Add the coconut oil and ghee. Mix in the coconut sugar, eggs and vanilla.
Combine the almond flour, coconut flour, flaxseed, cornstarch, salt and cinnamon. Add to the butter mixture.
Stir in the coconut flakes, chocolate and dried fruit.

Drop by tablespoons onto a cookie sheet. Flatten with fork, back of a spoon, bottom of a jar, etc. Bake for 15 minutes.
Makes about 15 – 18 cookies.

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Gluten Free Banana Muffins

By crafxzen

On October 24, 2022

In Baking Recipes, Muffins

This is my go to recipe for banana muffins. It is modified from this Gluten Free Whole Grain Banana Muffin recipe.

2 TBS butter
2 TBS coconut oil
1/4 cup applesauce
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium or 2 large bananas)
1 1/4 cups King Arthur Gluten-Free Measure for Measure Flour
1/4 cup ground flaxseed
1/4 cup oatmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup coconut sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
cinnamon sugar, optional

Preheat oven to 375.
Melt butter. Add coconut oil, applesauce, eggs, vanilla, and mashed bananas and stir.
Combine flour, flaxseed, oatmeal, baking powder, baking soda, coconut sugar, salt and cinnamon. Add to banana mixture.
Combine and divide among muffin cups. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, if using.
Bake 20 – 25 minutes.

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Slow Cooker Apple Crisp

By crafxzen

On October 10, 2022

In Baking Recipes, Dessert

Apple crisp is an easy, sort of healthy dessert. Cooking in a slow cooker makes it even easier.

This recipe is modified from https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/177053/slow-cooker-apple-crisp/.

Topping:
1/4 cup flour or all purpose gluten free flour
1/4 cup flaxseed
3/4 cup oatmeal
1/4 cup coconut sugar
3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
4 tbs butter or ghee, cut into pieces

Filling:
1/4 cup coconut sugar
1 tbs cornstarch
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
6 cups apples – peeled, cored and chopped
2 tbs lemon juice

Mix the flour, flaxseed, oatmeal, 1/4 cup coconut sugar, 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together in a bowl. Combine butter with the flour mixture until coarse crumbs form. Set aside.

Mix together 1/4 cup coconut sugar, cornstarch, ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Place the apples in a slow cooker. Stir in the cornstarch mixture. Toss with lemon juice. Sprinkle the topping on top. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours, until apples are tender. Partially uncover the slow cooker to allow the topping to harden, about 1 hour.

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Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake

By crafxzen

On September 26, 2022

In Baking Recipes, Cake

This was really good! This recipe is modified from the Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake in Country Living, October 2022, pg. 85 to be gluten free and use less sugar. It was also cut in half for a smaller portion and apples added to it. To make the full batch, double all of the ingredients listed below.

6 tbs butter, melted
1 cup apple cider
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg
1 1/2 cups gluten free all purpose flour
1/4 cup coconut sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
4 apples, peeled and diced

Cinnamon sugar:
1 tbs butter
2 tbs coconut sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350. Butter or spray a bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray.

In a large bowl, mix butter, cider, applesauce, vanilla and egg. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, ginger and cinnamon.
Add to the applesauce mixture.

Transfer batter to a prepared bundt pan. Bake for 35 45 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes and remove from pan.

For the topping, melt 1 tbs butter and brush it on the top of the bundt cake.
Combine the 2 tbs coconut sugar and 1/2 tsp cinnamon and sprinkle on the top of the bundt cake.

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Slow Cooker Mixed Berry Fruit Crisp

By crafxzen

On September 12, 2022

In Baking Recipes, Dessert

This was easy and came out great! The original recipe is from: https://www.wellplated.com/triple-berry-crisp/

5 tablespoons melted butter
1 1/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
3/4 cup 1:1 gluten free baking flour or regular all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
5 cups frozen mixed berries
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 tablespoon cornstarch

In a bowl, melt the butter. Add the oats, flour, cinnamon salt and maple syrup.

In a slow cooker, combine the mixed berries, lemon juice, vanilla and cornstarch. Sprinkle the oat mixture over the top and cook on low for 2 – 3 hours until bubbly.

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