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Jodi’s Sweet Potato Brownies

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    Jodi’s Sweet Potato Brownies

    Grain Free, Paleo, GF, Dairy free
    Happily serves 12

    ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

    2 medium Sweet Potatoes
    14 Medjool Dates
    1 1/2 Cups Quinoa or Almond Flour
    4 TBSP Raw CACAO Powder
    3 TBSP maple Syrup (Grade B) or Coconut netar or coconut palm syrup
    Pinch of sea salt

    Peel Sweet Potatoes. Slice/cut and steam for about 20 mins until soft.
    The smaller the pieces, the faster it will cook.

    Add Sweet Potatoes and Dates to food processor, blend until a creamy smooth texture.
    Mix all other ingredients in a bowl, then add cream mixture. Stir well.
    Place on Parchment paper lined baking dish and bake for 20-30 mins on 350 until the toothpick comes out dry.
    Allow to cool 10 mins for the brownies to gel together, very important step!!

    Tip: If you don’t use raw cacao powder, you cause conventional cocoa powder but you will need to double the quantity.

    Cauliflower Pizza Crust

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      Cauliflower Crust Pizza

      ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

      Crust

      • 1 small to medium sized head of cauliflower – should yield 2 to 3 cups once processed
      • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, or vegan cheese
      • ¼ cup mozzarella cheese or vegan cheese
      • 1 egg or 1 flax egg
      • ¼ teaspoon salt
      • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
      • ½ teaspoon basil or rosemary
      • ½ teaspoon oregano

      Optional Toppings:

      • 1 cup Organic marinara sauce
      • 1-2 cups vegan Organic mozzarella cheese
      1. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
      2. Remove the stems from the cauliflower and cut into chunks, place the cauliflower into a food processor, pulse it until it resembles the texture of rice. If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a cheese grater or chop it very finely.
      3. Place the cauliflower in a kitchen towel and squeeze all the liquid out of it. Be sure to squeeze as much liquid as possible!!! Very important!
      4. Combine the cooked cauliflower, egg or flax egg, garlic, cheese, and seasonings. Stir until a dough texture forms. Spread the cauliflower mixture out onto lightly greased parchment paper or a pizza pan in the shape of a pizza crust.
      5. Bake the crust for approximately 10-15 minutes (depending on your oven), or until the crust is golden and crispy. After the crust is golden remove it from the oven and add your toppings.
      6. Place the pizza back in the oven but this time turn on the broiler, bake for about 2-5 minutes until the cheese melts. be sure to keep an eye on it because the broiler can burn the cheese quickly.
      7. Make sure you add love!  Slice and serve smiles!

      Jodi’s Fudgy Brownies

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        Jodi’s Fudgy brownies

        Grain free, Refined sugar free, Dairy free, Gluten Free,

        Happily Serves 12

        ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS 

        1 Egg

        2 Cups Black beans rinsed, drained & cooked

        One avocado

        1 TBSP vanilla extract

        1/2 Cup Coconut Brown sugar

        2/3 Cup Carob

        1-2 tsp Coconut oil

        1/4 tsp baking soda

        1/4 tsp baking powder

        1/2 tsp Himalayan Sea Salt

        1/2 cup dairy free chocolate chips

        Preheat oven to 350°. Grease an 8 x 8″ baking stone.

        Mix egg, black beans, avocado, vanilla and sugar in the food processor until smooth.

        Add the Carob,  coconut oil, baking soda, baking powder and mix again until smooth.

        Batter needs to be sticky to be fudgy.

        If you want it thinner add a tablespoon or so of coconut milk.

        Fold in the chocolate chips spread in the pan and bake for about 25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.

        Tips:  The food processor is best.  It  blends and hides the consistency of the beans.

        5 Things You Didn’t Know About Eggs – Eggciting Egg Ideas

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          “Egg”citing Egg Ideas

          Eggs are so good for you.  They are a cheap source of protein for your body and wallet!  Egg whites contain adequate amounts of all essential amino acids.  Eggs are a good source of iodine, important for healthy thyroid function.  Egg yokes contain Lutein, which is an important phytonutrient for eye health.  Eggs are also an excellent source of B Vitamin Choline, which is an important nutrient for brain function.   Eggs have omega 3’s and are a very good source of selenium. Without enough iodine the body cannot synthesize thyroid hormones (T3 & T4).  And without selenium the body cannot have healthy thyroid metabolism function.  
           
          1 egg:egg
          70 calories
          5.5grams Protein
          4.5g Fat
          55g potassium
          186g Cholesterol
          0 Fiber
          1g Carb
          Always Always please choose organic, free range eggs
           

          Deviled Eggs
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          6 Organic Free Range eggs
          1/4 cup Coconut yogurt
          1-2 TBSP olive or avocado oil
          1 tsp coconut vinegar
          1 tsp Organic yellow mustard
          1/8 teaspoon salt
           Paprika, for garnish
          pepper (optional)
           
          Boil eggs. Crack and peel shells.  Remove yokes. Mix with the rest of the ingredients, smashing with a fork. Return mixture to eggs and garnish with Paprika

          Egg White Breakfast Pizza

           Break 3-4 Egg whites in a hot pan coated with coconut Oil.  Fry until a round.  Remove from heat.  Add Salsa, or Pizza Sauce and Breakfast sausage or Meat and top with Cheese.  Add Salt and Pepper
           

          Egg in an Avocado

          Preheat oven to 425 degrees
           
          Cut Avocado in Half, Remove pit.  Scoop out extra if the hole is small.  Use the left over yoke from breakfast pizza and put in the middle of the avocado. Season each filled avocado with chives, parsley, sea salt, and pepper.
          Bake about 15 mins
           

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