Showing posts with label Recipes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Recipes. Show all posts

Saturday, November 29, 2014

Sausage & Cheese Breakfast Muffins

From Kristi's Kitchen




Ingredients:

¼ c. sifted coconut flour
¾ tsp. sea salt
½ tsp. aluminum-free baking powder
¼ tsp. garlic powder
2 tbsp. coconut sugar
3 organic eggs, beaten
1/3 c. + 1 tbsp. organic chicken stock
2 tbsp. organic unsalted butter,melted, avocado or grape seed oil
1/2 c. Turkey Sausage (recipe below)or 2 links of organic chicken sausage (I used a mild italian variety)
1/2 c. Organic raw cheddar cheese, grated
2 chopped green onion

Directions:

-Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line 24 mini muffin baking cups with paper liners
-Mix wet and dry ingredients in separate bowls –except sausage and cheese
-Combine wet ingredients into dry ingredients until smooth
-Fold in sausage and cheese
-Using a tbsp. measure, fill each lined cup
-Bake in preheated oven for 16-18 minutes; until golden and springy to the touch

Perfect paired with a bit of raspberry all fruit spread!


Turkey Sausage:
From Kristi's Kitchen

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground organic turkey
1 tbsp. grapeseed oil
1 1/2 tsp. sea salt
2 tsp. sage
1 tsp. anise seed
1 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. allspice

Directions:

-Combine all ingredients -blend well- Fry up in patty form OR use in this recipe

Whole-Berry Cranberry Sauce Perfection!

From Kristi's Kitchen



Ingredients:

16 oz. fresh organic cranberries
6 oz. filtered water
10 oz. GMO-free apricot all fruit spread
1/4 c. + 2 tbsp. fresh squeezed orange juice
3 tbsp. organic unsweetened apple sauce
3 tbsp. coconut sugar

Directions:

- Combine all ingredients in a medium sauce pot
- Bring to a boil
- Simmer until berries have popped and sauce has thickened
- Refrigerate until ready to serve

Perfect to make ahead...


Sausage Apple Dressing (gluten & refined sugar free)

From Kristi's Kitchen



Ingredients:

1 recipe Almond Flour "Cornbread" (below)
1/2 lb. herbed chicken sausage, de-cased 
1/2 lrg. organic honey crisp apple, diced
2 ribs celery, diced
3 baby bella mushrooms, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 whole green onions, chopped
2 tbsp. chopped pecans
3/4 c. seasoned chicken stock
2 organic eggs, beaten
1/4 c. white wine (Pinot Grigio)
1 tsp. sea salt
1/4 tsp. all spice
1/4 tsp. nutmeg

Directions:

- Bake Almond Flour "Cornbread" recipe - preferably day before
- Combine casing-less sausage, diced veggies -except green onion- and garlic in skillet with 1 tsp. of avocado or grape seed oil and sauté until sausage is cooked and veggies are tender
- Crumble "Cornbread" in a large mixing bowl
- Add in sausage mixture and remaining ingredients and combine well
- Spread into a large casserole dish
- Place in 325 degree oven and bake for 60-70 minutes; until golden brown on top


Almond Flour Cornbread
Adapted from:
http://www.fresh-eggs-daily.com/2013/06/guest-post-radically-thriftys-almond.html

Ingredients:
2 Cups almond flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp. sea salt
2 tbsp. organic unsalted butter
2 tbsp. grape seed oil
3/4 c. + 1 tbsp. milk
1 Tablespoon honey
2 medium eggs

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350, combine all dry ingredients and then add in the wet ingredients and combine gently. Pour the batter into a well-buttered loaf pan, and bake for 20 minutes - depending on the intensity of the oven. You'll know it's done when then top is golden with darker brown splotches, and an inserted knife comes out clean. 

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Cinnamon Blueberry Oat Pancakes

From Kristi's Kitchen



















Ingredients:

2 c. oat flour
2 tbsp. aluminum free baking powder
1 1/4 tsp. sea salt
2 tbsp. coconut palm crystals
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 c. organic/raw milk
1/4 c. grape seed oil
2 organic eggs
1 c. organic blueberries, fresh or frozen 

Directions:

-Combine all ingredients
-Cook on 375 degree griddle
-Top with organic butter and organic honey or organic maple syrup

Cinnamon Honey Oatmeal For Two

From Kristi's Kitchen























Ingredients:

2c. filtered water
1c. organic rolled oats
1/4 tsp. sea salt
1 tbsp. organic butter
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 tbsp. coconut palm crystals
1 1/2 tsp. raw organic honey
2 tbsp. organic raisins (optional)

Directions:

-Cook oats in boiling water with sea salt
-Stir in remaining ingredients
-Enjoy

Monday, March 3, 2014

Coconut Nectar Marshmallow S'more Dip

From Kristi's Kitchen 

















Ingredients:

1 c. coconut nectar
2 envelops organic unflavored gelatin
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
6 tbsp. warm filtered water
1/4 tsp. sea salt

1 bag organic chocolate chips  with small amount of grape seed or coconut oil for melting
organic graham crackers or organic granny smith apples for dipping


Directions: 

-Dissolve gelatin in warm water
-Add in nectar, vanilla and salt
-Beat with hand mixer for 10-15 minutes until thick
-Spread into lightly greased 9x13 casserole dish
-Top with your favorite melted organic chocolate
-Serve at room temp along side your favorite organic dippers (graham crackers or granny smiths are fabulous options)




















You can opt to place the dip into the refrigerator and allow to congeal for 30 minutes...then, using a cookie/biscuit cutter, cut rounds -place on individual graham crackers- serve at room temperature - making individual s'more treats perfect for your next dinner party. Garnish with fresh organic strawberries or raspberries to dress it up...

ENJOY!

Gluten-Free Pecan Pie Bites

From Kristi's Kitchen





For topping:

1 stick (½ cup) unsalted organic butter
1 c.coconut palm crystals
1/3 c. coconut nectar OR organic/local honey
2 tablespoons organic half-n-half
3/8 tsp. sea salt
2 c. chopped pecans
1 1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 organic eggs, beaten

Directions:

-While the crust bakes, prepare the filling by combining the 1st 5 topping ingredients in a saucepan and stir over medium heat. Simmer the mixture for 1 minute, then stir in the vanilla.
-Temper the eggs with a small amount of the topping mixture and then combine them into the whole mixture
-Fold in pecans
-Remove the crusts from the oven and immediately pour the pecan filling over the hot crust spreading it to cover the entire surface (about 1 tbsp. in each)
-Return the pan to the oven and bake an additional 18-20 minutes.
-Remove the pan and allow the bites to fully cool in the pans.

For the Crust:


1 1/2 c. blanched almond flour
1/2 tsp. sea salt
10 California dates
1/2 a stick of organic unsalted butter
1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract

Directions:

-Preheat oven to 350 degrees
-Combine flour, salt and dates in food processor
-Process until fine
-Add in butter and vanilla
-Continue processing until dough forms
-Drop by the teaspoonful onto parchment muffin tin liners
-Spread evenly over the center of each liner and gently place in individual muffin tins
-Bake in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes; until crust is golden
-Cool Completely and assemble

Thursday, November 21, 2013

Creamy Mushroom Soup...No More Campbells Needed!

From Kristi's Kitchen



Ingredients:

2 tbsp. unsalted organic butter
2 c. bella mushrooms, chopped
1/2 small onion, finely diced
2 c. organic unseasoned chicken stock (if seasoned, just reduce your sea salt and garlic powder to taste)
14 oz. coconut milk
1/4 + 1/8 tsp. thyme
1/8 + 1/2 tsp. Garlic powder
1 1/4 + 1/8 tsp. Sea salt
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. Xanthan gum
6 turns of the pepper mill
1/4 -1/2 c. chopped Kale (hardy addition)

Directions:

-Saute onions and mushrooms in butter
-Add in all ingredients except xanthan gum
-Bring to a boil and slowly sprinkle in xanthan gum
-Return to boil until soup thicken slightly

Serve warm as a first course or along side a salad or quiche as a meal


This recipe is 2 hardy servings or enough for that "cream of "recipe - no can needed… if you desire to be completely casin and dairy free you may sauté the veggies in the chicken broth instead of butter or exchange the butter for ghee...

This is perfect for the holiday's green bean casserole tradition - be looking for that recipe shortly!

Happy Eating!

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Pecan Sandies

From Kristi's Kitchen



Ingredients:

2 ½ c. almond flour
1/2 + 1/8 tsp. sea salt
½ tsp. baking soda
3 tbsp. coconut palm crystals
15 California dates
1/4 c. date sugar
1/2 c. pecans + pecan halves for cookie garnish
1 stick salted organic butter
1 tbsp. unsweetened almond milk
2 tsp. pure vanilla extract


Directions:

-Preheat oven to 350 degrees
-Place first 7 ingredients (minus pecan halves) in food processor and process until completely ground
-Add remaining ingredients and continue processing until dough ball forms
-Form dough into 1” balls, place on parchment lined baking sheet
-Smash balls down into ¼ “ thick circles (pictured)
-Garnish each with pecan half
-Bake 7 minutes or until golden brown

-Remove from oven and cool on baking sheet for 30 minutes before serving


My hubby's favorite and perfect for holiday festivities!

Happy Eating!

Bear Claw Cookies

From Kristi's Kitchen



Ingredients:

2 ½ c. almond flour
1/2 + 1/8 tsp. sea salt
½ tsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. coconut palm crystals (may need up to 1 1/2 tsp. extra - depending on taste -start with 1/4 tsp. and work up)
15 California dates
1/4 c. date sugar
1 stick unsalted organic butter
1 tbsp. unsweetened almond milk
1 1/4 tsp. pure almond extract


Directions:

-Preheat oven to 350 degrees
-Place first 5 ingredients in food processor and process until completely ground
-Add remaining ingredients and continue processing until dough ball forms
-Form dough into 1” balls, place on parchment lined baking sheet
-Smash balls down into ¼ “ thick circles (pictured)
-Bake 6 1/2 -7 minutes or until golden brown

-Remove from oven and cool on baking sheet for 30 minutes before serving


These cookies are completely gluten and grain free!
They were born out of my great love for the traditional bear claw pastry and the desire to have a healthier alternative that would satisfy my occasional craving for them but not wreck havoc on the figure! These worked! Healthy and delicious!

ENJOY!

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Carrot Encrusted Quiche Florentine

From Kristi's Kitchen



Ingredients:

1 Carrot Crust (see http://thesaffrongirl.com/carrot-crust/ recipe)

NOTE:
I added 1/4 tsp. more sea salt, 1/4 tsp. garlic powder, a pinch of black pepper and no cardamon. Be sure to pat it evenly on the bottom and up the sides of the parchment-lined springform pan…I used a 9" pan. 

6 organic eggs, whisked
1 c. organic cheddar cheese, shredded
1 tsp. sea salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. organic half-n-half
2 slices organic turkey bacon
3/4 c. chopped mushrooms
handful of organic spinach,torn


Directions:

-Preheat oven to 350 degrees
-Prepare and bake carrot crust for 20 minutes
-While crust is pre-baking, beat eggs and half-n-half in large bowl until completely combined
-Add in meat, veggies, cheese and spices
-Pour mixture over the top of pre-baked crust
-Continue baking for 40-45 minutes, until quiche is completely set –springy to the touch


Serve warm/room temperature with a green salad or Creamy Mushroom Soup on the side

Saturday, October 5, 2013

Carnita

From Kristi's Kitchen



Ingredients:

2lbs grass fed stew meat
1/2 medium onion, diced
1/2 medium bell pepper, diced
3 pablano peppers, julienned
1 large yellow squash, sliced
2 c. frozen green beans
28 oz. organic fire roasted tomatoes
2 1/2 tbsp. chile powder
2 tsp. cumin
1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2 1/2 tsp. sea salt (a little more to taste)

Directions:

-Combine all ingredients in a crockpot
-Place on LOW setting and cook all day long

-Serve with sweet potato stuffed pablano peppers for Maximized Living ADVANCED/healing plan and add sprouted grain tortillas for the CORE plan

Sunday, August 11, 2013

Chocolate Pancakes... Fabulous and Oh-So Versatile!

From Kristi's Kitchen


Ingredients:

2 c. oat flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. sea salt
5 tbsp. cocoa powder
2 organic eggs
2 tbsp. strong coffee
1 1/4 + 2 tbsp. unsweetened almond milk
1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/2 c. coconut nectar + 2 tbsp. coconut palm crystals

Directions:

-Combine all ingredients until well incorporated and cook on griddle
-Top with your favorite toppings and serve

Topping Suggestions:

Cherries and homemade whipped cream for a Black Forest flare
Peanut butter, banana slices and honey - we can call this the "Elvis"
Homemade cream cheese icing and strawberries
Orange Marmalade All-fruit spread (pictured above)


For more chocolatey decadence, a smear of Justin's brand "Chocolate Hazelnut Butter" will do!

Enjoy!

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Spicy Chocolate Muffins with Frosting!!!

From Kristi's Kitchen



Ingredients:

1/4 c. sifted coconut flour
1/2 tsp. aluminum-free baking powder
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/2 c. coconut palm crystals  OR xylitol
2 1/2 tbsp. cocoa powder
1/16 tsp. cayenne
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
6 tbsp. grated zucchini
3 organic eggs
2 1/2 tbsp.  grape seed oil
1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 tbsp. unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 tbsp. strong organic coffee

Directions:

-Preheat oven to 350 degrees
-Combine wet and dry ingredients separately
-Whisk wet into dry
-Scoop 1 tbsp. at at time into lined mini muffin cups
-Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes -until springy to the touch
-Cool slightly and top or fill with frosting for the perfect dessert bite or eat plain for a decadent breakfast treat!

Makes 16-18 mini muffins


Fluffy Chocolate Frosting
From Kristi's Kitchen

Ingredients:
3 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tbsp. organic unsalted butter, melted
3/4 c. +2 tbsp. coconut palm crystals
1/4 c. date sugar
1/4 c. raw whole fat milk OR almond milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions:
-Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl
-Using a hand mixer, beat the ingredients until well combined, thick and fluffy

-Pipe onto or into muffin

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Kristi's Breakfast Casserole


From Kristi's Kitchen

















Ingredients:

4 c. cubed homemade spelt bread (see Spelt Bun Recipe post)
4 tbsp. organic unsalted butter, cubed
9 organic eggs
2 c. whole fat organic or raw milk
3 green onions, diced
1/2 c. grated organic cheese
4-5 slices nitrate-free turkey bacon, diced
1 3/4 tsp. sea salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. black pepper

Directions:

-Preheat oven to 350 degrees
-Place cubed bread in the bottom of a 9x13x2 casserole dish
-Dot with chances of butter; spreading them evenly throughout the dish
-Layer on the bacon and green onion
-Beat the eggs and combine with milk and spices
-Pour evenly over the top of bread in the casserole dish
-Bake in Preheat oven for 40 minutes
-Cool slightly and serve with orange slices or your favorite fruit

Serves 9-12 depending on portion size

This is a perfect for brunch or supper too!

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Homemade Spelt Buns...The Sky Is The Limit!!!

From Kristi's Kitchen



Ingredients:

7 c. freshly milled spelt flour
2 tbsp. SAF brand yeast
1 tbsp. sea salt
1/3 c. raw honey
1/3 c. grape seed oil
2 1/2 c. warm filtered water

Directions:

- In a stainless stand mixer bowl, combine 2 c. of flour and all remaining ingredients -reserving 5 c. flour
- Stir with a fork, cover with dish cloth and set aside for 20 minutes -this is called sponging
- Place on stand mixer base add remaining flour and combine with bread hook on low speed until well incorporated
- Turn speed up to high and beat for 10 minutes -adding a bit extra flour if needed  -you want the dough ball forming without sticking to the bowl
- With oiled hands, turn out on lightly oiled surface
- Cut dough into 36 equal pieces
-Shape into balls, placing the pinched ends down 3 across in oiled 9x2x13 pan (it will take 3 pans...I use 8x8 pans and fit 9 in each)
- Cover and set aside for at least 1 hour and up to 5
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
-Bake buns for 12-14 minutes, until nicely browned on top
-Cool and remove from the pans using a spatula
-Cut in two and serve up your favorite sandwich

Makes 36 buns

This recipe can be halved with ease and is perfect for parties!
Substitute whole wheat flour for the spelt and you have the perfect loaf bread recipe... makes 2 - 4x8 size loaves.

Literally, this recipe takes about 20 minutes of hands on time and, in the end, you have soft, fluffy buns...perfect for Hamburgers, Roasted Veggie Melts, Turkey Guacamole Sliders, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sammies -the sky is the limit!

Healthy, Happy Eating for sure!

ENJOY!


PICTURED: Grass-fed beef burgers "Five Guys Style"  - homemade mayo, organic ketchup, lettuce, tomato, onion, fresh jalapeno slices, organic cheese and homemade sweet and spicy pickles on the side... -YUMMO!!!

Thursday, April 11, 2013

GLUTEN-FREE Organic Chicken Sausage Gumbo


This recipe was born out of a desire to have a delicious -authentic- alternative to traditional cajun gumbo... one that would satisfy the pickiest cajun pallet, while perserving a timeless tradition, and maintaining my standard of healthy eating - NO COMPROMISE!

With so many having intolerances to gluten and the fact that wheat flour registers as sugar in your blood stream, I decided to try my hand at a gluten free gumbo and it worked! I settled in on using straight garbanzo bean flour as my roux flour and it stirred up beautifully! 
For those of you wondering why I didn't use an all-purpose gluten free flour the answer is simple. Some of the flour used in the combination was undesirable to me albeit guten free. Rice flours and corn flours are grains and register as sugar in your system... potato starch/flour does the same...

Being a proponent of the Maximized Living Nutrition plans, I wanted something that could be eaten in small amount -even on the ADVANCED plan and legumes are just that so, garbanzo bean flour fit the bill and presented like a charm!

Here it is:

Organic Gluten-Free Chicken Sausage Gumbo
From Kristi's Kitchen



Ingredients:

roux:
6 tbsp.  grapeseed oil
1/2 c. + 2 tbsp. garbanzo bean flour

gumbo:
1 1/2 lb organic chicken on the bone (I like chicken thighs)
1 lb. organic Homemade Andoulle Sausage recipe (below) 
1 tbsp. John Besh's Creole Seasoning recipe (below)
3/4 tsp. sea salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. dried basil
1 medium onion, processed
1/2 organic green bell pepper, processed
2 organic celery stalks, processed
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 roux  recipe
2 quarts organic chicken stock

Directions:

-Make your roux using a cast iron skillet -Combine oil and flour over medium heat -stir until peanut butter brown -DO NOT leave the mixture and stir constantly -15 minutes
-Turn off heat and set aside
-In large pot, brown sausage, trinity veggie mix and seasonings
-Once veggies are translucent- add roux and combine
-Pour in chicken stock
-Bring back to a boil
-Add chicken to pot and simmer until chicken is falling off the bone
-Adjust seasoning to taste
-Sprinkle in green onion
-Serve alone OR per modified tradition with a scoop of brown rice and a boiled egg - add a green onion meslin green salad and Remoulade Dressing to make it complete

Homemade Andouille Sausage:
From Kristi's Kitchen

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground organic turkey
1 3/4 tsp. grape seed oil
1 tbsp. organic cream
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 3/4 tsp. sea salt
1/2 tsp. paprika
2 garlic cloves, minced OR 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tbsp. diced onion OR 1/4 tsp. onion powder
2 gr. onion
3/4 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. parsley
1/4 tsp. thyme
Pinch of oregano
Pinch of allspice
Pinch of sage

Directions:
-Brown all ingredients and stir into gumbo


John Besh's Creole Seasoning Recipe:

Ingredients:
2 tbsp. celery salt
1 tbsp. sweet paprika
1 tbsp, coarse sea salt
1 tbsp, black pepper
1 tbsp. garlic powder
1 tbsp. onion powder
2 tsp, cayenne
1/2 tsp. ground allspice

Directions:
-Stir together and store in air tight container

makes 1/2 cup


*** In the last little bit I have been making my gumbo with chicken and okra (1-1 1/2c. chopped fresh or frozen) and no sausage but, I have included the seasonings from the sausage recipe (eliminate the ground turkey and grape seed). I have also stirred in spinach and kale greens and a splash of pepper sauce -DELICIOUS! 

One happy cajun girl and no guilt or sluggish feeling to boot!!!! It is AMAZING!

Happy Healthy Eating!

Saturday, March 2, 2013

Tomato, Cucumber and Avocado Salsa


From Kristi's Kitchen



Ingredients:

1 avocado, diced
1 c. diced yellow cherry tomatoes
1/2 english cucumber, peeled and diced
2 green onion, diced
1 tsp. minced garlic
1/4 lemon, juiced
1/4 + 1/8 tsp. sea salt
1/8 tsp. cumin

Directions:

-Combine all ingredients and refrigerate for 30 minutes before dishing up
-Serve over Fish Tacos with a side Three Bean Dip Stuffed Chile Rellenos OR dress a Steak and Spinach Salad for a fantastic lunch!

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Cinnamon Streusel Muffins


From Kristi's Kitchen



Ingredients:

1/4 c. coconut flour
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/3 c.+ 1 tbsp. coconut palm crystals (or xylitol for a healthy no calorie sweetener)
3 organic eggs
2 1/2 tbsp. unsweetened vanilla almond milk
2 1/2 tbsp. grape seed oil
3 drops liquid toffee stevia
1 1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract

Directions:

-Preheat oven to 350 degrees
-Combine wet and dry ingredients separately
-Prepare the crumble (see below)
-Line 9 regular muffin tins and fill 1/2 full
-Bake in preheated oven for 14-15 minutes
-Cool slightly before serving


Crumble Topping:
From Kristi's Kitchen

Ingredients:

1/2 c. almond flour
1/4 c. chopped pecans
2 tbsp. coconut palm crystals (xylitol)
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. sea salt
2 tbsp. organic unsalted butter

Directions:

-Combine all ingredients and mix until a pea sized crumble forms
-Top muffins

These are, seriously, one of the best muffins I have ever created! You won't miss the fact that there's no gluten or white sugar one bit! Oh so yummy and satisfying! Who needs bread when you can have cake for breakfast -GUILT FREE!

Happy Eating!

Monday, February 4, 2013

Decadently Rich Chocolate Muffins... With Frosting!


From Kristi's Kitchen

Ingredients:

1/4 c. sifted coconut flour
1/2 tsp. aluminum-free baking powder
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/2 c. coconut palm crystals  OR xylitol
2 1/2 tbsp. cocoa powder
1/16 tsp. cayenne
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
6 tbsp. grated zucchini
3 organic eggs
2 1/2 tbsp.  grape seed oil
1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 tbsp. unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 tbsp. strong organic coffee

Directions:

-Preheat oven to 350 degrees
-Combine wet and dry ingredients separately
-Whisk wet into dry
-Scoop 1 tbsp. at at time into lined mini muffin cups
-Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes -until springy to the touch
-Cool slightly and top or fill with frosting for the perfect dessert bite or eat plain for a decadent breakfast treat!

Makes 16-18 mini muffins


Fluffy Chocolate Frosting
From Kristi's Kitchen

Ingredients:

3 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tbsp. organic unsalted butter, melted
3/4 c. +2 tbsp. coconut palm crystals
1/4 c. date sugar
1/4 c. raw whole fat milk OR almond milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions:

-Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl
-Using a hand mixer, beat the ingredients until well combined, thick and fluffy
-Pipe onto or into muffin