Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Recipe (Re)creation: Apple Oat Muffins





After trying out a few apple muffin recipes, I think I have found myself a winner! I based my recipe off this one from Bon Appétit, but made a few tweaks. The crunchy oats on top and the perfect cake-like texture make them feel super indulgent, but they are gluten free and dairy free and full of protein and fiber so don't feel bad about reaching for a second one...

Makes: 12 muffins

Ingredients:

For muffins-
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp. lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2/3 cup maple syrup
  • 2/3 cup coconut oil
  • 2 1/2 cup paleo flour
  • 2 tbsp. flaxseed meal
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 large apple, grated
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
For Topping-
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/4 cup gluten free oats
  • 1 1/2 tsp. maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 tsp. coconut oil

Directions:

-Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a muffin tin with paper liners. 
-Whisk together the eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, maple syrup and coconut oil in a bowl.
-Meanwhile, combine the flour, flaxseed meal, baking powder, salt, apple and cinnamon in another bowl.
-Pour the egg mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and mix.
-Divide the batter into the muffins tins.
-In a small bowl, combine the almonds, oats, maple syrup and coconut oil.
-Top each muffins with a sprinkling of oat mixture.
-Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.


Saturday, November 3, 2018

Recipe (Re)creation: Crispy Brussels Sprouts + Goat Cheese + Almonds



This recipe was inspired by a dish I always order at Enoteca in Ketchum, Idaho. It tastes like comfort food, but is surprisingly pretty healthy. I prefer to buy shaved brussels sprouts if I can find them. Otherwise, just pulse whole brussels sprouts in a food processor until well shredded. This is a great cold weather side dish that everyone in my family devours. Enjoy!

Serves: 2-4

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. brussels sprouts
  • 1-2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • goat cheese, crumbled
  • slivered almonds
  • salt, to taste

Directions:

-Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with tin foil.
-Place the brussels sprouts on the baking sheet and lightly coat with olive oil.
-Mix around until the brussels sprouts are evenly covered in oil and season with salt.
-Roast the brussels sprouts in the center of the oven for 10 minutes. 
-Remove from oven, stir to redistribute and add a handful of slivered almonds. 
-Return to oven to roast for another 15 minutes. 
-Once the brussels sprout leaves and almonds begin to brown, remove from oven. 
-Toss with a handful of crumbled goat cheese and serve warm.