Coconut flour and peanut flour are just two types of flours on a long list of what’s available out there today. There’s no shortage of gluten-free, grain-free flours to use as alternatives to wheat or all-purpose flour that fit many different lifestyles and dietary needs. Each flour offers its own benefits and unique qualities – the trick is figuring out what works best for you! So when it comes to coconut flour and peanut [...]
Raw Coconut Yogurt
I've been asked by several readers to post a recipe for dairy free yogurt. After testing and reviewing several complicated recipes I have found a simple recipe that I feel comfortable suggesting to my dairy free readers. Many of the coconut milk yogurt products found at the grocery store contain unsafe additives like gums and carrageenan. (There are, of course, some great coconut yogurt brands you can buy.) [...]
Homemade Nutella Recipe
Looking for a healthier version of Nutella? This recipe for homemade Nutella is "clean" and made with natural ingredients you can find in your pantry. Homemade Nutella ingredients I love this recipe for homemade Nutella! It's not quite the same as the real stuff, but it's a great healthier alternative made with wholesome real-food ingredients and no added refined sugars! How to make homemade Nutella In addition [...]
Paleo Chicken Noodle Soup
This Paleo chicken noodle soup is a nourishing soup made with chicken bone broth, egg drop noodles, and pasture-raised shredded chicken. I’ve been making a batch of soup every week for the last month or so. I love how easy soups are to make. They’re packed full of nutrients, especially if you use homemade bone broth. This week I’ve been enjoying Paleo Chicken Noodle Soup. Made with homemade chicken bone broth, [...]
Creamy Coconut Oatmeal
A delicious breakfast recipe for creamy coconut oatmeal with all the fixings! It's got a great coconut flavor and a wholesome, hearty thickness. Just sweet enough and full of energy - perfect for a get-up-and-go breakfast! Coconut oatmeal ingredients Coconut oatmeal toppings These are all totally optional, but let's face it - just like froyo and homemade granola, the fun is in the toppings. I highly recommend [...]
Does Flour Absorb Water and Other Liquids?
Yes, most flours, whether gluten-containing or non-gluten-containing flour, will absorb water and other liquids and do so in varying amounts. This is one of the reasons we always recommend using the flour your recipe was designed for instead of substituting one flour for another. For example, coconut flour will absorb up to 4 times more water than all-purpose flour, so if you take a pancake recipe with all-purpose [...]
