Flax Bread

Recently I was determined to find a palatable bread for my husband who was eating a very restricted diet for a few months. The bread couldn’t contain gluten, yeast, sugar of any kind, or dairy. It’s already challenging to make a good gluten-free bread. But a bread without yeast? That’s tricky. Then throw in the dairy and sugar part and whew. Slim pickings. I tried a few recipes that I immediately discarded, but in the end I found this flax bread winner which contains none of the above.

Keep in mind with the above restrictions, you’re not going to get a bread thats crusty and artisanal and really anything like what you might imagine when you think of typical bread. But when your diet is restricted, and you come across a recipe like this, it tastes heavenly.

The original recipe was called Focaccia Flax Bread but I couldn’t quite bring myself to call it focaccia, since it’s so far from the real thing. It’s low, so similar in height to focaccia, but it’s also not really a flat bread. Maybe we can just call it a low bread?? Needless to say, I went with simple “flax bread”.

It also happens to be fabulously easy, which is a bonus. In less than 30 minutes you can have this bread hot out of the oven!

The flour in this bread is flax meal, although you can mix it up and use other GF flours, as well; the leavening is baking powder, the fat is coconut oil or really any non-dairy fat you choose. There’s also optional xylitol as a sweetener, which before this recipe I had never used. Sometimes I add it, sometimes I don’t, but I’ve found I rather enjoy using xylitol. It wasn’t as expensive as I had anticipated, it looks very similar to granulated sugar, it doesn’t have a weird taste to it like some sugar substitutes can, and it doesn’t feel as evil as say, aspartame.

If you’re a normal carb-ivore, I won’t try and sell this bread to you as “OMG you’ll never eat real bread again!” because that’s just silly. If you can eat real bread, eat real bread! I’m a normal carb-ivore and I find this bread tasty, but it certainly won’t replace my love of baguettes. But if you’re not able to eat normal bread, whether for a short time or indefinitely, I really hope this recipe brings some tastiness into your life!

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Recipe adapted from whole new mom

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Flax Bread

Serves 8

Ingredients:

• 1 cup / 180g flax meal

• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp - 1 Tbsp / 5-15g xylitol, optional

• 2 eggs

• 1/2 cup / 119g water

• 1/3 cup / 74g coconut oil, melted

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F / 177°C. Grease an 8x8in / 20x20cm square pan or 8in / 20cm round cake pan.

1. In a medium bowl, combine flax meal, baking powder, and xylitol, if using.

2. In a small bowl, lightly beat eggs. Add eggs to dry mixture along with water and coconut oil; mix until well combined.

3. Let sit for a few minutes to thicken up slightly, then pour and spread into prepared pan.

4. Bake for about 20 minutes or until turning golden-brown and bread is springy to the touch.

Jenny’s Notes:

• You can make your own flax meal by grinding flax seeds in a food processor or coffee/spice grinder. Quick and easy! I do this every time.

• Other GF flours can be substituted for part of the flaxmeal. I like to substitute about 25% (so 1/4 cup in this recipe) of the flax meal for buckwheat flour.

• Really any fat can be used instead of coconut oil, choose your preference!

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Yield: 8

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Flax Bread

A versatile flatbread made with ground flax seeds that suits a variety of special dietary needs, including gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, yeast-free and candida diet friendly.

Prep time: 7 MinCook time: 20 Mininactive time: 3 MinTotal time: 30 Min

Ingredients

• 1 cup / 180g flax meal
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp - 1 Tbsp / 5-15g xylitol, optional
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup / 119g water
• 1/3 cup / 74g coconut oil, melted

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F / 177°C. Grease an 8x8in / 20x20cm square pan or 8in / 20cm round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, combine flax meal, baking powder, and xylitol, if using.
3. In a small bowl, lightly beat eggs. Add eggs to dry mixture along with water and coconut oil; mix until well combined.
4. Let sit for a few minutes to thicken up slightly, then pour and spread into prepared pan.
5. Bake for about 20 minutes or until turning golden-brown and bread is springy to the touch.

Notes:

• You can make your own flax meal by grinding flax seeds in a food processor or coffee/spice grinder. Quick and easy! I do this every time.
• Other GF flours can be substituted for part of the flaxmeal. I like to substitute about 25% (so 1/4 cup in this recipe) of the flax meal for buckwheat flour.
• Really any fat can be used instead of coconut oil, choose your preference!

Nutrition Facts

Calories

228.14

Fat (grams)

19.84

Sat. Fat (grams)

8.84

Carbs (grams)

8.54

Fiber (grams)

6.16

Net carbs

2.38

Sugar (grams)

0.40

Protein (grams)

5.69

Sodium (milligrams)

116.69

Cholesterol (grams)

46.50

Nutritional info is approximate. Based on 1 serving if recipe is made with 1 Tbsp of xylitol.

https://jennyblogs.com/blog/2021/5/26/flax-bread

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Pumpkin Coconut Energy Bars (Vegan)

One week until Thanksgiving!  'Tis the season for baking too much, cooking too much, and eating too much. 

Sometimes you don't want to wait until Thanksgiving for a slice of pumpkin pie, yet you don't want to ruin it, or sometimes you just want something of a lighter nature that you can feel good about eating.  The upcoming season of delicious foods and feasting does not mean that you should be eating plain lettuce, carrot sticks, and rutabaga all day to "save up" for the holidays.  In fact, if it's not delicious, then you shouldn't eat it.  I believe food is a good gift and should always be enjoyed, and never suffered through.  If it's not delicious, then something isn't being done right.  Nutritious can be delicious.  But delicious does not always have to be nutritious.  Everything in moderation.  Do you follow me?  Well, never mind. 

Now for something that falls into the three most important categories: Delicious, Nutritious, AND Festive. 

Namely, Pumpkin Coconut Energy Bars. They’re pumpkin spiced, vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free (if you use gluten-free oats), so most everyone can enjoy them! They’re sweetened with dates which also makes them refined sugar free.

Eat them as dessert, snack, after-workout boost, or for on the go. By nature they’re a bit soft, so if you prefer them harder keep them in the fridge or freezer until you need a little nutritious pick-me-up.

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Recipe adapted from Nutritionist in the Kitch

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Pumpkin Coconut Energy Bars

Makes 8-10 Bars

Ingredients:

• 1 cup / 160g pitted dates

• 1/2 cup / 75g nuts of choice, raw and unsalted

• 2 Tbsp / 24g pumpkin seeds or chia seeds

• 2 Tbsp / 14g unsweetened shredded or flaked coconut

• 1/4 cup / 23g oats

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 1/4 tsp nutmeg

• 1/4 tsp cloves

• 1/4 tsp ginger

• 1/4 cup / 60g pumpkin puree

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor.  Blend for several minutes, until slightly chunky or completely smooth, as you wish.

2. Line an 8x8in / 20x20cm square baking dish with parchment paper.  Lightly sprinkle with oats or coconut to prevent mixture from sticking too much.

3. Scoop mixture into dish and carefully spread to the edges.  Use lightly oiled or wet hands to help this process.  Sprinkle with more coconut, pumpkin seeds, or both.

4. Place in the freezer for a couple hours, then slice into bars.  Store in at room temperature, in the fridge, or in the freezer, depending on how firm you want the bars to be. 

Jenny's Notes:

• I used a combination of almonds, pecans, hazelnuts, cashews, and Brazil nuts.  Why use only 1 or 2 varieties of nuts when you can use 5?? Haha

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Yield: 8-10 servings

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Pumpkin Coconut Energy Bars (vegan)

No-bake pumpkin bars with plenty of fall spice, coconut, and pumpkin seeds. Vegan, gluten-free if using gluten-free oats, refined-sugar free, and dairy-free.

prep time: 15 Mcook time: total time: 15 M

ingredients:

• 1 cup / 160g pitted dates
• 1/2 cup / 75g nuts of choice, raw and unsalted
• 2 Tbsp / 24g pumpkin seeds or chia seeds
• 2 Tbsp / 14g unsweetened shredded or flaked coconut
• 1/4 cup / 23g oats
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp cloves
• 1/4 tsp ginger
• 1/4 cup / 60g pumpkin puree

instructions:

How to cook Pumpkin Coconut Energy Bars (vegan)

1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor. Blend for several minutes, until slightly chunky or completely smooth, as you wish.
2. Line an 8x8in / 20x20cm square baking dish with parchment paper. Lightly sprinkle with oats or coconut to prevent mixture from sticking too much.
3. Scoop mixture into dish and carefully spread to the edges. Use lightly oiled or wet hands to help this process. Sprinkle with more coconut, pumpkin seeds, or both.
4. Place in the freezer for a couple hours, then slice into bars. Store in at room temperature, in the fridge, or in the freezer, depending on how firm you want the bars to be.

Calories

149.51

Fat (grams)

6.45

Sat. Fat (grams)

1.46

Carbs (grams)

22.40

Fiber (grams)

3.70

Net carbs

18.70

Sugar (grams)

13.99

Protein (grams)

3.46

Sodium (milligrams)

32.30

Cholesterol (grams)

0.00

Nutritional information is approximate and based on 8 servings.

https://jennyblogs.com/blog/2016/11/17/pumpkin-coconut-bars

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White Russian Tart

Mmmmm I love me a White Russian.  Or a Black Russian.  Or you can just give me the Kahlua.  But you know what I love more?  This tart.  Not to mention it is raw, gluten-free, refined-sugar free, and somehow delicious.  Nah I'm just kidding, there a lot of really delicious healthier desserts and foods out there, but the ones that aren't so much tend to get the attention and give the above labels a bad rap. 

When I'm experimenting and trying new recipes in the "healthy" department (as defined by trying to limit refined-sugars or flours, using a vegetable or bean or something that doesn't normally go in that there fudge brownie) I look for the 3 different categories of reactions from my tasters.  I tend to like some very strange things so I can't always judge by whether I like it or not...  Unsweetened cocoa powder by the spoonful, anyone??

1. The category of "This is honest deliciousness."  When people ask for a recipe or have no idea that there are chickpeas or spinach powder hidden in what they're eating.  Something a normal or even picky eater would eat. 
2. The category of "It's good for a healthy dessert!"  So it's palatable and they're not gagging, but most would still take a slice of cheesecake over it.  
3. The category of "I would rather just eat a salad."  If I'm tempted to remedy the taste by adding cups and cups of maple syrup, then when that isn't strong enough, real sugar, it's probably beyond saving.  I know it's bad if I don't even like it.  No worries, those recipes won't come anywhere near this blog. 

This tart is a solid category 1.  Even my mom and brother approved this, and they keep me pretty honest when it comes to healthy desserts. 

I bounce back and forth between decadent desserts and healthier desserts.  I have a love and respect for both, and each have their place and time.  Some days it's honey, nuts, and coconut oil, and other days it's sugar, heavy whipping cream, and butter.  Variety is the spice of life.  Today, it's dates, avocado, and mascarpone.

White Russian Tart

Serves 8-12

Ingredients:

Crust

• 1 1/2 cups almonds
• 2 Tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
• 8-10 dates
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 tsp salt

Chocolate Vodka Cream

• 1/4 cup coconut oil (virgin, unrefined)
• 1 Tbsp finely ground coffee beans
• 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
• 3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp vodka
• 1 tsp rum or Kahlua (of course the Kahlua option adds sugar)
• 2 Tbsp maple syrup

Mascarpone Cream

• 8 oz mascarpone cheese
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

Make the Crust

In a food processor, combine almonds and coconut and pulse until small crumbles.  Add dates, vanilla, cocoa powder, and salt.  Process until well combined. 

Press into the bottom of a 8 or 9 inch spring-form pan or pie plate.

Make the Chocolate Vodka Cream

Heat coconut oil in small pan over low heat until liquefied.  Combine the melted coconut oil, coffee, avocado, cocoa powder, vodka, rum or Kahlua, and maple syrup in a food processor until smooth.  Stop and scrape down sides and bottom occasionally.  Spread over crust and place in freezer for about 30 minutes.

Make the Mascarpone Cream

Shortly before taking tart out of the freezer, combine mascarpone, maple syrup, and vanilla in a small bowl.  Take the tart out of the freezer and spread mascarpone mixture over it.  Place in fridge for about 2 hours before serving.   

Jenny's Notes:

This tart is not very sweet and really lets the mascarpone shine through.  However, if you or your guests prefer things a little on the sweeter side, feel free to add more maple syrup in either of the creams. 

Also, I like to use black cocoa powder in this recipe.  Sounds ghastly, but it's the stuff of Oreos.  (I didn't know the flavor of Oreo was supposed to be chocolate until I was an adult, but they get their unique flavor from black cocoa.)  If you can get your hands on it, it's really great.  I usually order it from Amazon. 

Adapted from The Clean Dish