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Recipes · February 7, 2022

Almond Flour Shortbread Cookies in 15 Mins!

QUICK AND EASY RECIPE

ALMOND FLOUR SHORTBREAD COOKIES

Knowing that Valentine’s Day is around the corner has inspired to make a variety of gluten-free desserts! I started out by making a delightful Lemon Coconut Berry Tart that you can check out by clicking here.

Then I made a Chocolate Raspberry Tart for my husband… I promise to share that recipe soon! And when I found myself having lots of almond flour and raspberry jam left, I quickly made these oh-so-good cookies that remind me of the scons my grandma used to make for tea time at her house!

You’ll have a dozen almond flour shortbread cookies ready in fifteen minutes (or less!). These tender bites are an absolute must-try! Here is the recipe! 🙂

Can you bake cookies with almond flour?

Yes! Almond flour is a great alternative for all kinds of grain free baking recipes. When making cookies, almond flour can be substituted for regular flour at a 1:1 ratio. To avoid having your cookies fall apart, let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for around 10 minutes before removing them.

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ALMOND FLOUR SHORTBREAD COOKIES RECIPE

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/4 cup of Almond Flour
3 tbs butter, at room temperature
1 tbs maple syrup
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
pinch of salt
Raspberry Jam (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Mix the almond flour with the butter (at room temperature) and salt in a medium bowl.
Add maple syrup and vanilla extract and mix until a cohesive dough forms.
With a 1 tbs cookie scoop, scoop 1″ balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
Use the back side of a small measuring spoon to press down on the top of each cookie.
Fill the hole with a bit of raspberry jam.
Bake for 12-14 minutes until lightly brown around the edges.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow to cool for at least 8-10 minutes.
Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Makes 11-12 cookies!

PS: If you prefer to make these cookies without jam, simply skip steps #6-8. Use a fork to flatten each cookie to about 1/4″ thick, and create a crosshatch design on top of each cookie. Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes until the edges are golden brown. The cookies will seem soft, but they will become firm once completely cooled.

Note: When placing the balls of dough on the baking sheet, arrange them 2″ apart!

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A Lemon Berry Tart That You Will Love

Recipes · January 24, 2022

Lemon Berry Tart Recipe (No Baking Required!)

LEMON BERRY TART RECIPE

How is the New Year treating you? I am currently in Florida, and recently made this delicious berry tart that is gluten-free, vegan, and needs no baking. My husband loved it, and when I took the remaining half to my parent’s home, my family devoured it.

This tart requires ingredients that you can get at your local grocery store (coconut, lemons, almonds, cashews, and lots of berries). If you are looking for a tart to try, this is it!!!

RECETA TARTA DE LIMON Y FRUTAS

Como los trata el año nuevo?? En este momento estoy en Florida y hace unos días hice esta tarta de frutas que no contiene gluten, es vegana y se puede preparar sin horno. A mi esposo le encantó, y cuando llevé la mitad restante a la casa de mis padres, me alegró ver a mi familia devorarla. Esta tarta requiere ingredientes que se pueden obtener fácilmente en cualquier supermercado (coco, limones, almendras, frutillas, moras y arándanos). Si estás buscando un postre para probar, te recomiendo este que es una delicia!!!

Lemon Berry Tart Recipe

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups sliced almonds
1 ¾ cups cashews
½ cup shredded coconut
3-5 large lemons
1 can organic coconut cream (13.5 fl oz)
1 bottle maple syrup (grade A) (8 fl oz)
2 tbsp finely ground chia seeds
1 cup coconut oil
pinch of salt
½ cup cool water
½ tsp vanilla extract
3 cups of berries

Equipment

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Instructions for the crust

Use a food processor to finely ground the almonds, shredded coconut and salt.
Slowly drizzle in 2 tablespoons of maple syrup until all the ingredients clump together.
Press the mixture into a round tart pan with a removable bottom with moistened fingers. Start with the sides of the pan, then the bottom.
Chill the crust in the refrigerator.

Instructions for the filling

Soak the cashews in boiling water for 1-2 hours. Rinse and drain.
Melt and cool the coconut oil.
Zest 3 lemons.
Juice 3-5 lemons for ¾ cup of lemon juice.
Measure ¾ cup of maple syrup.
Use a blender to mix the drained cashews, lemon juice, lemon zest, maple syrup, salt and ground chia. Blend on low, and gradually increase to high. Add the water gradually. Blend on high for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is smooth.
Add the melted coconut oil. Blend until just combined (avoid over-processing).
Pour into the chilled crust.
Cover and chill for 4-5 hours!

Instructions for the topping

Chill canned coconut cream in the refrigerator overnight (avoid the freezer).
Chill a large mixing bowl in the freezer for 10 minutes.
Open the can of coconut cream (without tilting or shaking it).
Spoon the hardened coconut cream from the top of the can into the mixing bowl (leaving any clear liquid behind).
Whip with a hand blender (or a stand mixer) until light peaks form.
Optional: mix in 1 tbsp of maple syrup and vanilla extract.
Remove the tart filling from the refrigerator and top with the coconut cream and the berries.
Chill for 1 hour.
Makes 10-12 servings!

* To watch the video that I shared on IG, click here.

Equipment

This is the round tart with a removable bottom that I use and recommend. I love the non-stick surface!

And this is the immersion hand blender that I use to make whipped cream.

A final note!

I recommend starting the process of making the lemon berry tart early in the morning. You will need to allow the cashews to soak for 1-2 hours, and the tart to chill in the refrigerator for 4-5 hours. This recipe has a lot of little but easy steps, just follow them step by step!

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LIFESTYLE, Recipes · November 21, 2016

An Easy & Healthy Smoothie Recipe: Cantaloupe Veggie Smoothie

AN EASY & HEALTHY SMOOTHIE RECIPE: CANTALOUPE VEGGIE SMOOTHIE

Happy Monday! When it’s time to have breakfast in the morning, I like to prepare something nutritious, healthy and super quick to make. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day – so it’s important to provide your body with what it needs.

Growing up at my parent’s home, I recall hearing my dad say to us: ‘Who wants a bit of my smoothie?’ every-single-day. His favorite (and only) smoothie has been Banana + Milk. He has been preparing and drinking that same smoothie for the last TWENTY years! And it is impossible to convince him to switch it up.

To update my dad’s ‘Classic Smoothie,’ 😉 I have been mixing fruits with vegetables for years. Below you will find one easy and healthy recipe that I love!

For me, this is the easiest way to eat 3 to 6 servings of fruits & vegetables every day of the week.

For you, let it be the smoothie that helps you jump-start your day. Prepare & enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:

DIRECTIONS:

Place the ingredients inside the blender.

2 peeled and chopped slices of cantaloupe
1 fresh peeled banana
3/4 of a carrot
1 cup of Silk Cashew Unsweetened Vanilla Milk
1 or 2 tbsp of Whole Ground Flaxseed Meal

Process in the blender for 10 seconds or until smooth.

** Optional: Almond Milk or Soy Milk (instead of Cashew Milk). Agave nectar, raw honey, or other liquid sweetener, optional. Ice cubes.

BLENDER:

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If you do not yet own a blender, you might be asking yourself – which do I buy?! There are tons of blenders or juicers to choose from, and at various prices – it can be quite overwhelming! I have been using the same blender DAILY for the last 2-3 years: Oster Blender & Smoothie Cup ($89.99). I chose the Oster because it is: (1) easy to wash, (2) super simple to use, (3) lightweight, and (4) does not take up much space. This blender comes with multiple speed-control buttons.

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