German Pancake or Dutch Baby by THE SPUNKY COCONUT

I love trying new recipes. I love www.thespunkycoconut.com because I'm trying to limit my grain intake. Coconut flour is expensive but you don't need much to bake or cook with. My family loves this German Pancake with syrup served with grilled peaches or warm strawberries. The only thing I do different from her recipe is that I substitute the stevia for 1 Tbsp honey and add 1 tsp vanilla bourbon. Click on the title to go directly to the spunky coconut's website. 

German Pancake or Dutch Baby

Place cast iron skillet in the oven (my is 12 inches)

Turn the oven on to 500 degrees.

Set the timer for 15 minutes.

Add to blender or vitamix and puree

1 cup canned coconut milk (I have used full fat and light and it comes out the same each time)

6 eggs

1 tbsp honey

1/8 tsp sea salt

1tsp vanilla bourbon

1 tsp cinnamon

Add and puree again:

1/4 cup coconut flour

1/4 cup tapioca flour

When the skillet has been in the oven for 15 minutes remove it with an oven mitt.

Add 2 tbsp coconut oil to the hot pan.

When the coconut oil is liquified in the skillet add the batter.

Carefully transfer the skillet back to the oven with the oven mitt.

Bake for 10-15 minutes. Watch this carefully after about 8 minutes so it does not burn.

** I copied and pasted this recipe from the spunky coconut but changed the words and wrote down how I did the recipe. If you want to see the original from her, click here

Gluten & Grain Free Granola

I found this recipe on a grain free blog and found this yummy granola.
Ingredients
1 cup pumpkin seeds (I used the raw green ones)
1 cup sunflower seeds (I used raw)
1 cup coconut flakes or shreds (I used unsweetened coconut) 
1/2 cup honey, warmed (I thought this was too much but honey also acts as a binder)
Pinch of salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 TBSP. vanilla extract
1 cup cut up dried fruit (I used apples)

DirectionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a large baking sheet. Mix all ingredients EXCEPT dried fruit. Toss well. Spread on baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes (30 minutes would have burned my granola, so I stirred after 10 minutes, then after 5 minutes, and after another 5 for a total of 20 minutes). Remove from oven and stir in dried fruit. Continue to stir every few minutes during cooling process as well.

When it is cool, it will be deliciously crunchy.


http://grainfreefoodie.blogspot.com/2009/10/yummy-granola.html

Flower Power Eggs

Cut the peppers into 1/2 inch rings

Place in a non stick oiled skillet. I let the peppers cook about 3-5 minutes on each side before putting the egg in.

Crack an egg into each pepper ring, cover, and cook on low heat until until the white part of the egg is done. You can flip over or wait until the yolk is done too.

Sprinkle salt and pepper on for taste. I used italian seasoning.

Gluten Free Crepes

My kids love these rolled up with jam! I always double the recipe for the kids.

2/3 cup milk or nondairy milk
1/3 cup cornstarch or arrowroot powder (i use cornstarch)
1 egg
2 tsp olive oil or melted butter (I add olive oil to the batter in addition to the amount I use to grease the pan)
pinch of salt

1. Whisk together (I use my kitchen aid mixer)
2. Heat pan on medium heat (I use a 9x9 in pan)
3. Spritz pan with olive oil (I use about 1 tsp butter per pancake...yes I know not healthy)
4. I use 1/4 cup batter for my 9x9 inch pan and swirl around to cover the pan thinly
5. Flip over when browned on the edges, about 15-20 seconds each
6. Recipe in the GLUTEN FREE GOURMET by Bette Hagman

Avocado, Eggs, Corn Tortillas, and Salsa Verde

1/2 avocado sliced
2 eggs scrambled
2 corn tortillas (I used mission white corn tortillas)
Salsa Verde to taste (I use La Victoria)

Layer eggs and avocado inside corn tortilla and cover with salsa verde to taste.

Pancakes

1 cup white rice flour
3 Tablespoons tapioca flour
1/3 cup potato starch (I use Bob's Red Mill)
2 Tablespoons sugar (I use organic sugar...evaporated cane juice from Costco)
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp xanthan gum
2 eggs
2 Tablespoons oil (I have used canola and olive)
2 cups milk (or use almond milk to make dairy free or 1 cup water and 1 cup milk. I have use all combinations)

1) Combine dry ingredients
2) Combine wet ingredients
3) Mix together
4) I use a griddle to cook them. Flip when bubbles form.

** Xanthan gum is expensive at first but using only a tsp or so at a time, it will last a while**
**I buy my gluten free flours at Winco in the bulk section**

My kids and even my husband love these