Apple Date Pecan Cinnamon Bread

From Kristi's Kitchen

As Featured on the Beyond Organic Facebook page

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Ingredients:

3 c. soft whole wheat flour (also called whole wheat pastry or white wheat) OR spelt flour

2 tsp. aluminum-free baking powder

1 1/2 tsp. sea salt

1 3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

3 tbsp. coconut palm crystals

1/2 c. diced organic apple

1/2 c. chopped dates

1/3 c. chopped pecans

2 organic eggs, beaten

1 1/2 c. Beyond Organic plain flavored AMASAI (kefir)

1/4 c. grape seed oil OR unsalted organic butter, melted

1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

1/4 c. coconut nectar

Directions:

-Preheat oven 375 degrees

-Stir all ingredients together

-Pour into oiled 4x8 loaf pan

-Bake in preheated oven for 55-60 minutes; covering with parchment for the last 25 minutes so as not to burn the top of the bread

-Cool in pan for 10 minutes before turning out onto a cooling rack to cool completely

-Store in an air tight container

Blueberry Blast Smoothie

From Kristi's Kitchen

As featured on the Beyond Organic Facebook page

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Ingredients:

1 c. fresh organic blueberries

1 organic kale leaf

1/2 avacado

2 1/2 c. Beyond Organic AMASAI (New Blueberry Acai flavor)

1/2 tsp. liquid stevia

1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract

5 tsp. coconut palm crystals (optional to taste)

1 1/2 c. ice

Directions:

Puree all ingredients until smooth in a blender. 

Makes 4 1/2 -5 cups

Strawberry Mousse

From Kristi's Kitchen

Ingredients:

1 c of Strawberry Puree (see below)

14oz. coconut milk (I used Thai Kitchen's Organic Coconut Milk)

2 tbsp. coconut palm crystals

20 drops strawberry liquid stevia

1/4 tsp. sea salt

1 tsp. xanthan gum

Directions:

-Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl

-Using hand mixer, whip until light, fluffy and thick

-Place in individual ramekins and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set

Perfect as a day before make ahead!

Makes 6 -4 oz. portions

Strawberry Puree

From Kristi's Kitchen

Ingredients:

2 c. fresh organic strawberries

10 california dates

1 tsp. organic lemon zest

Directions:

-Puree in a food processor and use in this recipe

Quick Cinnamon Raisin Bread

From Kristi's Kitchen

Ingredients:

3 c. soft whole wheat flour (also called whole wheat pastry or white wheat) OR spelt flour

4 tsp. aluminum-free baking powder

1 3/4 tsp. sea salt

1 3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

1 organic egg, beaten

1 1/2 c. filtered water OR kefir

1/4 c. grapeseed oil

1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

2 tbsp. coconut nectar

1/3 c. organic raisins (optional)

Directions:

-Preheat oven 400 degrees

-Stir all ingredients together

-Pour into oiled 4x8 loaf pan

-Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes

-Cool in pan for 10 minutes before turning out onto a cooling rack to cool completely

-Store in an air tight container

Chocolate Dipped Mango Delights

From Kristi's Kitchen

As Featured on the Beyond Organic Facebook page

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Ingredients:

3/4 c. California dates

1/3 c. chopped pecans

1/3 c. dried mango pieces

1/4 tsp. sea salt

1/2 tsp. vanilla

1 1/2 tsp. coconut nectar

1 bar of Beyond Organic Dark Chocolate melted with 1 tsp. grapeseed oil, coconut oil or organic unsalted butter

Directions:

-Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until a gooey ball is formed

-Remove the mixture and form into small balls

-Roll to coat in melted chocolate

-Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator

Peanut Sesame Ginger Quinoa Salad

From Kristi's Kitchen

Ingredients:

2 c. cooked quinoa (2 c. water, 1 tsp. sea salt, 1 c. quinoa - Bring to boil -turn to MED-LO- cook; covered 25-30 minutes; until quinoa blooms and water is absorbed)

3 tbsp. green onion

3 tbsp. chopped Velencia peanuts

3 tbsp. rice vinegar

4 1/2 tsp. coconut aminos OR Bragg’s liquid aminos

1/2 + 1/16 tsp. ground ginger

1/4 + 1/8 tsp. garlic powder

1/16 tsp. cayenne

2 1/4 tsp. coconut nectar

3 tbsp. sesame oil

Directions:

-Combine all ingredients

-Garnish with white and black sesame seeds and thinly julienned cucumber

Enjoy!

2 SERVING

Homemade Strawberry Fruit Leather

From Kristi's Kitchen

Ingredients:

1 lb. fresh strawberries, rinsed, cored and chopped

1 tsp. organic lemon zest

10 California dates, chopped

1 tbsp. filtered water

Directions:

-Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender and puree

-Line 3 dehydrator sheets with parchment paper

-Spoon out puree into 5" circles (I placed 5 on 2 of the sheets and 2 on the final sheet but any combination would work just be sure to give them space)

-Set dehydrator temperature for 135 degrees and let it run for 4-6 hours until fruit leather is no longer glossy and peels without sticking

Makes 12 - 5" leathers

Cauliflower Pizza Crust

From Kristi's Kitchen

Ingredients:

16 oz. frozen cauliflower

2 tbsp. olve oil

1 tsp. sea salt

1 tsp. garlic powder

1/8 tsp. dried oregano

1/4 tsp. dried basil

1/8 tsp. ground cayenne

1/2 c. almond flour

3 tbsp. flax meal

2 organic eggs

Directions:

-Preheat oven to 450 degrees

-In a skillet, cook cauliflower, oil and seasoning over MED heat until cauliflower is tender and all liquid in evaporated

-Place cooked cauliflower, flour, flax and eggs in food processor  and process until smooth batter consistency is achieved

-Spread into 1/2 inch circle onto parchment lined pizza pan

-Bake in preheated oven for 18 minutes

-Top with your favorite toppings and return to the oven for 10 minutes

Sweet & Spicy BBQ Chicken Pizza:

Ingredients:

1 recipe "Cauliflower Pizza Crust" (feeds 3-4)

1/2 recipe "Homemade BBQ Sauce" (see "New Brunswick Stew" post)

Cooked Chicken tossed in BBQ sauce

Fresh Jalapeno Slices

Fresh Pineapple chunks

Thin sliced Red Onion and Green Peppers

Grated Parmesan and Mozzarella   

This over-the-top good and good for you -veggies to the next level for sure... it will satisfy any pizza craving you have with not one ounce of grain in the mix! It is my new favorite...thinking about making it for dinner tonight! Happy Eating!

Banana Bread Scones

From Kristi's Kitchen

As Featured on the Beyond Organic Facebook page

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Ingredients:

1 c. mashed really ripe banana, frozen and thawed but still a bit icey
¾ c. plain flavored Beyond Organic Amasai (kefir)
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 ½ c. whole wheat pastry flour
4 tbsp. coconut palm crystals
1 tsp. aluminum-free baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1tsp. sea salt
1 ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
¼ tsp. ground nutmeg
¼ tsp. ground cloves
4 tbsp. organic unsalted butter

Directions:

-Preheat oven to 400 degrees
-Combine flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, palm crystals and spices
-Using a pastry cutter, cut in the butter until its pea sized
-Stir together the banana, Amasai and vanilla and pour into flour mixture
-Combine until sticky dough forms
-Turn out on well-floured surface –incorporate a bit more flour until slightly firm
-Pat out dough to 1 inch thickness
-Using a 2 inch cutter, cut out scone rounds
-Place each round on a parchment lined baking sheet
-Bake in preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, until golden

Balsamic Watermelon Salad

From Kristi's Kitchen

Ingredients:

Fresh organic spinach

Fresh sweet watermelon, small cubes

Fresh green onion, chopped

Crumbled goat cheese

Chopped walnuts

Fresh cracked black pepper

Homemade Balsamic Dressing (see recipe below)

Directions:

-Build salad starting with spinach followed by watermelon cubes...sprinkling generously with goat cheese, green onion and walnuts

-Finish with a few turns of cracked black pepper and drizzle with balsamic dressing

Homemade Balsamic Dressing

From Kristi's Kitchen

Ingredients:

1/4 c. coconut palm crystals

1 tsp. sea salt

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/4 c. balsamic vinegar

1/2 c. grapeseed oil

Directions:

-Combine all ingredients in a mason jar and shake vigorously until emulsified