Allergen-Free Banana Muffin and Bread Recipe

Finding recipes safe for those with food sensitivities or allergies can be quite tricky. Though bananas can be a trigger food for some individuals, this recipe takes an old favourite and makes it relatively tolerable for most individuals. This recipe is void of your traditional flours, eggs, and dairy! Try it for yourself and see how it measures up.

Banana Muffin Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of Brown Rice /Almond Flour
  • 1 cup Quinoa flour (gives a moist batter)
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 4 tsp. baking powder/tapioca starch
  • 1 tbsp. chia seeds ground
  • 3 tbsp. water
  • 2/3 cup Coconut Milk
  • 4-5 ripe bananas
  • 2 tbsp. Coconut oil melted
  • Optional: 1 cup of chocolate chips

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  • Blend and mix together flour, sugar, and baking powder/ tapioca starch.
  • In a separate bowl, take ground chia seeds and water and beat together until gel like consistency. Add in milk, mashed bananas, and melted coconut oil.
  • Combine together your “wet” and “dry” ingredients (i.e. your coconut oil mixture and flour mixture). Stir until well combined. If you want to add chocolate chips, add them at this point.
  • Line your muffin cups with muffin baking cups or grease your pan, and add approximately 1/4 cup of batter to each cup.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Yield: 12-16 muffins

Banana Bread Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of Brown Rice /Almond Flour
  • ¾ cup Quinoa flour (gives a moist batter)
  • 2 tsp. baking powder/tapioca starch
  • ¼ tsp. baking soda/tapioca starch
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp. chia seeds ground
  • 6 tbsp. water
  • 4-5 ripe bananas

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Blend and mix together flour, baking powder/ tapioca starch, and baking soda/ tapioca starch.
  • In a separate bowl, cream coconut oil and gradually beat in sugar.
  • In another bowl, take ground chia seeds and water and beat together until gel like consistency. Add this mixture to your coconut oil and sugar mix combining well.
  • Combine together your “wet” and “dry” ingredients (i.e. your coconut oil mixture and flour mixture).
  • Finally add in 4-5 ripe, well mashed bananas to mixture.
  • Pour your mixture into a 9” by 5” loaf ban that has been lined with parchment paper and let sit for 20 minutes.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes or until cooked through.

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August 2018 Newsletter

Happy August Everyone!

Make sure you get out and enjoy that summer sun and warm weather, but do not forget to take your copy of our newsletter to read. In this issue you will find:

  • Recipe: Gluten – free and dairy – free Granola
  • Article: How does acupuncture work?
  • Clinic Events: Dates for upcoming acupuncture clinics
  • A Personal Message from Dr. Elisha Cook ND: Vulnerability and Authenticity.

Please find the newsletter in the following link.

August 2018 PNHC Newsletter

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July 2018 Newsletter! – A new format

To my readers:

I have decided to change the format of my blogs to fit more of a newsletter format, where you will be able to receive more information about clinic events, recipes, and helpful information. In the July 2018 PNHC Newsletter, you will find:

  • Recipe: Gluten – free, dairy – free, egg – free, vegan cookies!
  • Article: What is Naturopathic Medicine?
  • Clinic Events: Dates for upcoming acupuncture clinics
  • A Personal Message from Dr. Elisha Cook ND: No man is an island – John Donne.

Please find the newsletter in the following link.

July 2018 PNHC Newsletter

Please let us know your feedback on our new format! We look forward to hearing from you.

Bullet-Proof Coffee – The Dairy-Free Recipe

BBullet proof coffeeullet-proof coffee has turned into quite the craze lately with Ketogenic diets and coffee connoisseurs alike. Often times the recipes require organic grass fed cow’s butter, an oil extracted from coconut oil, and coffee. I have decided to create my own version that is perfect for those who are dairy-free and are wanting a smooth tasting alternative to their “double-double”. I should warn that the fat content of coconut oil (don’t worry it is a good fat) is high, this coffee tends to be a bit higher in calories, but does have healthy fats and helps you to get them into your system in a pure form.

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • ½ – ¾ cup coconut milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3 cups of coffee (your choice on the blend and brew)
  • 1 tsp sugar OR 2 tsp honey

Directions:

  1. Boil a kettle of water and place boiled water in blender – this will heat up the blender to keep the coffee from getting cold. You do not need to turn on the blender but just put the lid back on to keep the heat contained.
  2. Brew coffee as regularly would. Then when ready to combine ingredients into blender, empty blender of water.
  3. Combine coffee with coconut oil, vanilla, sugar/honey and coconut milk into blender.
  4. Blend ingredients until completely combined and mixture foams.
  5. Pour, serve and enjoy your coffee!

Yield: 2 mugs of coffee

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Some of the information provided above may not be appropriate for everyone, please consult with your doctor before trying any of the above. If you are interested in Naturopathic Medicine and wanting a different approach to your health care needs, contact Dr. Elisha Cook ND by calling 519-537-7058 and book your appointment today!