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Time to load up on great gluten free and grain free snacks in time for your Easter picnic!
First up Larabar 12 pack box - 3 ingredients only in the Peanut cookie bar, 2 in the cashew bar!
Also check out these mini bars or the lemon ones which could become fast favourites because you can share the love with a lot more people when you get these boxes!!
We could recommend other bars - but we try to avoid oats - which are in some bars.
If you're not avoiding peanuts, stock up on this box of peanut packs.
Enough with the nut stuff - check out these delicious plantain chips - they go well with the fried pork skins right next to them!
How are we doing so far with the ready to go snack foods that are minimally-processed?
We think we're doing ok - fried foods may not be considered minimal processing but how healthy it is really depends on the kind of oil used which is why we like the plantain chips fried in coconut oil vs other less-healthy oil options.
If you really really really want something cake-like for dessert, use the below product sparingly - it is not to be consumed with any regularity.
My best dessert recommendation is a puddling - something that will need a little mixing but it can still be made on the go with the below three ingredients: coconut oil, cocoa powder and heavy cream powder plus some kind of sweetener that has a fine texture like this Swerve "sugar" substitute.
Flaxseed oil can also work if you do not like coconut oil. Enjoy your Easter!
Just say no to oats, the four letter breakfast food that has been shown to contain alarming levels of Chlormequat, an agricultural chemical with safety information that reads, "contact poison control immediately" following ingestion.
Apart from the above danger of consuming oats, you should also be aware of the blood glucose impact of oats. If you have never tested this, be sure to check and prepare to be amazed at how high your blood glucose levels go after consumption of oats. Do not take my word for it, test yourself and believe!
Add to above, the fact that persons consuming oats for supposed heart-health effects will be very disappointed because anything that causes your blood glucose to spike will not have a positive effect on your heart health because blood glucose spikes lead to the negative heart health effects, not positive ones.
What to eat instead? If you crave something with the texture of oatmeal, make a noatmeal breakfast bowl using the following recipe, cooked on a stove top for a few minutes:
Noatmeal Quick Bowl
1/2 cup water
2 Tbsp Hemp hearts
2 Tbsp Almond flour
2 Tbsp Unsweetened shredded coconut
1 Tbsp Flaxseed meal
1 Tbsp Chia seeds
1/4 tsp (or to taste) of your favourite sweetener or add half a ripe banana to sweeten after removing from heat
Method: Heat all ingredients on stovetop or microwave until thickened to desired consistency
Alternatives
If you prefer a meal on-the-go, try one of the following breakfast options paired with fruit:
Organic Raw Crunch Goji Berry bar
Larabar: Peanut butter chocolate chip
Fat Snax crackers with almond butter
Sweet potato chips with a side of cheese
Still looking for ideas? Check out these previous posts with recipes for Grainfree breakfast crepes and grain free bread!
This ABC Grainfree eats original recipe is a fried version of biscuits - you may bake if you wish.
Ingredients
2 eggs
3 tablespoons coconut flour
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed (optional but recommended)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons sorrel tea (optional, replace with water/other natural "tea" if desired)
1/2 teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar
Additional coconut oil for frying
Instructions
Mix ingredients well to form a slurry or soft dough - add more coconut oil to get the desired consistency. Spoon small amounts into a skillet with coconut oil to fry until golden brown on both sides.
Enjoy with all natural peanut butter, cheese or your favourite bean sauce.
Substitutions: almond flour can be used instead of coconut flour or a blend of the two can be used.
Ice cream is totally possible for people eating the NSNGHealthy way!
Here are some options.
3/4 cup cold whole milk* or heavy cream or half and half or whole milk yogurt
2 scoops collagen peptides
1/2 cup coconut oil
1.5 cup frozen berries
1-2 teaspoons turmeric powder
1-2 teaspoons powdered cinnamon
1-2 tablespoons beetroot powder
1 ripe banana (optional)
2 teaspoons sweetener (as above, optional)
(*If you are counting carbs, go with heavy cream or half and half instead of whole milk.) Directions: Add ingredients to a blender and pulse then blend continuously til it forms a thick scoopable creamy texture - be careful not to over-mix. Add extra cream if needed to manage the consistency. Scoop into a bowl, sprinkle with chocolate chips or chopped nuts (if desired) and enjoy.
It's also possible to use heavy cream powder in place of heavy cream, though I have not yet done a test of this.
A simple but oh so delicious breakfast or snack or dessert option: crepes!
Ingredients: 2 oz cream cheese 2 eggs 1 tsp cinnamon/other flavouring
Mix crepe ingredients thoroughly (an electric mixer is recommended: try this mixer or a more traditional mixer). Apply a generous amount of coconut oil to a warm cast iron skillet. Put 1/4 - 1/2 cup of batter in the warm skillet to cook. Flip after a minute or two and cook some more. Add some fruits and compote (nsng), or uncured meat or your favourite cheese. Slather in butter. Roll and enjoy! Makes 3-4 servings.
Calorie count: does not matter! Carb count: low but depends on the fillings
Who doesn't love cookies?
Read on for one of the easiest recipes you can make that's not just delicious but also NSNG healthy.
Ingredients
2 eggs
1/4 pound butter
1/2 or 1 cup erythritol
2 tsp vanilla extract (vanilla extract options)
2 cups (approximately) almond flour (I use this)
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
optional spices: grated nutmeg, clove powder
Instructions
Cream butter and erythritol (or xylitol) until smooth, then add eggs, one at a time, mixing with a wooden spoon (if possible) or hand-mixer. Add half of the almond flour, mix well, then add the vanilla, cinnamon and optional spices and the baking soda. Continue mixing then add rest of almond flour if needed to firm up the texture. Spoon onto cookie sheet and bake 10-12 min on low heat until the edges of your flat cookies are browned.
Remove from heat to cool. Enjoy!
