Brazil nut milk is another amazing thing coming out of Brazil, along with the Amazon forest, Christ the Redeemer, Carnival, Brazil nut butter, and vibrant cities. It’s tasty, rich, and dairy-free, making it a great alternative to something like regular milk. It can be a little tricky finding it at the store, but it’s slowly getting more and more popular so we hope to be seeing it more often soon – or, you can easily make [...]
Which Flours Have the Lowest Carbs (and Which Have the Most)?
Flour is a staple in cooking and baking and has been used as far back as 6000 B.C.! Over time, more flours have made their way into popularity, especially with gluten-free and other health trends in recent decades. The carb content of flour varies a lot, so we’ve compiled a list of the five highest and lowest-carb flours! Here they are in order from lowest to highest total carbohydrate count per ¼ cup: A refresher on [...]
Almond Flour Banana Bread (So Moist!)
This banana bread doesn’t just sing and dance with flavor, it’s so moist and tender that it practically falls apart in your hands. And by “fall apart,” I mean that in the best possible way. It’s the type of quick bread that will haunt your dreams. Again, in the best possible way imaginable. It’s full of sweet, ripened bananas, butter, honey, and a kiss of cinnamon and vanilla. Then, all of those ingredients are [...]
Easy Apple Cider Vinegar Chicken with Root Vegetables and Brussels Sprouts
When it comes to meals that both fill you up and leave you feeling comforted and satisfied, well, this recipe is going to be at the top of your list! I personally love it because it comes together quickly and easily, and has a bright rich flavor that lets me know that I just ate an incredible meal, but doesn’t fill me up to the point where I can’t go play some frisbee golf if the occasion arises. So, grab a couple of [...]
Brown Rice Syrup vs Sugar: The Ultimate Verdict
When it comes to sweetening options, brown rice syrup and sugar are two that are commonly used. Sugar, which is a generic term for sweet-tasting, soluble carbohydrates found in various food products, includes simple sugars like glucose, fructose, and galactose. The popular 'sugar' we often use, known as sucrose, is a combination of glucose and fructose extracted from sugar cane or sugar beet. On the other hand, brown [...]
Sucanat vs Sugar: The Ultimate Verdict
Sucanat and sugar are both sweet-tasting, soluble carbohydrates commonly used in food. While sugar, also known as sucrose, is derived from glucose and fructose and extracted from sugar cane or sugar beet, sucanat is a variety of whole cane sugar. What sets sucanat apart is its retention of molasses content, giving it a unique flavor and texture. This pure dried sugar cane juice is extracted mechanically, heated, and cooled [...]
