Fig Bread

 

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups ripe figs, mashed
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup pecans, chopped

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 350 F and grease a loaf pan. 
2. In a mixing bowl mix the eggs. Add the sugar and beat well.
3. With the mixer on low speed, add mashed figs and vegetable oil.
4. Sift together flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
5. Add the flour mixture to the first mixture alternating with the buttermilk. Beat until well blended.
6. Fold in chopped pecans.
7. Bake in the oven for 1 hour or until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Honey Cake w/ Figs and Whipped Cream Cheese

 

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 eggs, at room temperature
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup buttermilk, at room temperature

For the whipped cream

• 6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
• 1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

For the candied walnuts

• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F and grease a 9" round pan with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, honey, sugar, and vanilla extract. Start on low speed to combine and then increase to medium speed for 6 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, stirring on low after each egg to combine.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Add half of the dry ingredients to the wet mixture stirring on low to combine. Stir in the buttermilk and then add the rest of the dry ingredients. Stir until well combined.
6. Pour the batter into the greased pan and bake in the oven for 40 minutes.
7. To prepare the whipped cream, in a large bowl beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. 
8. Slowly drizzle in the whipping cream a tablespoon at a time until it's all incorporated. Increase your mixer and whip on medium speed for 3 minutes.
9. To prepare the walnuts, combine the butter, vanilla, sugar, cinnamon and salt in a medium saucepan until butter has melted.
10. Add the nuts and stir until well combined for about 5 minutes.
11. Remove from heat and let them cool.

The fun part about making cakes is to watch it all come together. Get creative and add the figs to the top of the cake. Drizzle honey and the candied walnuts on top. This cake is moist and delicious. I promise, you will want a second slice. 

Gluten Free Carrot Cake Squares

 

Ingredients

• 1 cup grated carrots
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup coconut flour
• 2 tbsp tapioca flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 3 eggs
• 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

For the icing

• 3/4 cup plain greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup whipped cream cheese
• 1 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease an 8x8 baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl whisk the dry ingredients together;  almond flour, coconut flour, tapioca flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. 
3. In a separate bowl whisk the wet ingredients together; eggs, coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and gently fold all of the ingredients until well incorporated.
5. Stir in carrots and walnuts.
6. Transfer batter into the greased pan and bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
7. For the icing combine the yogurt, cream cheese and maple syrup in a medium bowl and mix until it's a smooth creamy icing.
8. Spoon over the top of the cooled carrot cake and spread into an even layer.
9. Serve and enjoy.

This is a different way to enjoy carrot cake. I like serving this at parties since it's an easy way to grab a bite size cake. Honestly, you don't even need a plate to enjoy this delicious and moist dessert.

Grain Free Granola

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup nuts, chopped
• 2 tbsp coconut flakes
• 1 tsp coconut oil
• 1/2 tsp coconut sugar
• sprinkle of cinnamon

Instructions

1. Add the coconut oil to a pan. Once it's melted add the rest of the ingredients.
2. Heat over medium heat until its golden; about 5 minutes.

This grain free granola is a perfect topping for your bowl of yogurt. Top it off with your favorite fruit and you have a delicious breakfast. I like to store my granola in a glass jar this way I have extra for the week.

Almond Butter Apple Nachos

Ingredients

• 2 apples
• 3 tbsp almond butter
• 1 tbsp shredded coconut
• 1 tbsp chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Thinly slice the apples and lay on top of a platter.
2. Drizzle the almond butter on top of apples.
3. Sprinkle shredded coconut and chocolate chips

What's great about this recipe is that you can add your favorite toppings. It's crunchy, sweet and savory. It's a wonderful dessert to have on a hot summer day.

Paleo Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/2 cup coconut sugar
• 3/4 cup mashed banana (about 2 bananas)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/3 cup chocolate chips
• 1/3 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. In a small bowl whisk the almond flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In a large bowl mix coconut oil and the coconut sugar; cream them together for a minute.
4. Add the mashed banana and mix together.
5. Add vanilla extract and the egg; mix together until it's well combined.
6. Pour dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir them together until it's a smooth cookie dough batter.
7. Slowly fold the chocolate chips and walnuts into the batter.
8. Place the cookie dough into the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
9. Scoop your dough and place them on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
10. Bake in the oven for 11-14 minutes.
11. Let them cook and enjoy!

Honestly, this cookie recipe has all of my favorite ingredients; bananas, walnuts, oats and chocolate chips. It's an easy and delicious cookie.

Almond Flour Chicken Tenders w/ Buffalo Sauce

Ingredients

• Chicken tenders
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 cup almond flour
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tbsp parsley
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Buffalo Sauce

• 1/3 cup hot sauce
• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl whisk together the egg with 2 tablespoons of water to make an egg wash. 
3. In a separate bowl mix the almond flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, parsley, salt and pepper together.
4. Place the chicken tender in the egg wash and shake off the excess. 
5. Immediately, place the chicken tender in the almond flour mix and coat liberally. Then place on the baking sheet.
6. Bake for 16 minutes flipping half way through. After 16 minutes turn the broiler on high. Broil for 5 minutes to make the chicken extra crispy.
7. While the chicken tenders cool, stir together the hot sauce, avocado oil and apple cider vinegar.
8. Serve immediately.

This recipe is quick to make and it's one of my go to meals on a Friday night. It's a great alternative when you're craving buffalo wings.