bread, whether you are vegan or not.
INGREDIENTS | SERVES 8
2 large ripe bananas
3 ⁄ 4 cup date sugar
1 ⁄ 4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 ⁄ 3 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 ⁄ 4 cup melted coconut oil
1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1 ⁄ 4 cups white rice flour
1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon xanthan gum
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 ⁄ 2 cup chopped walnuts
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9" × 5" loaf pan with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, mash bananas with date sugar until smooth. Add applesauce, almond milk, lemon juice, oil, salt, and vanilla.
In a small bowl, mix flour, xanthan gum, baking soda, baking powder, flaxseed, and cinnamon.
Add the flour mixture to the banana mixture and whisk together until well combined. Add walnuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick poked into the center comes out clean.
PER SERVING Calories: 322 | Fat: 13g | Protein: 4g | Sodium: 343mg | Fiber: 3g | Carbohydrates: 50g | Sugar: 25g
Healthy Zucchini Bread
Ribbons of green vegetables aren’t the only reason this bread is a winner. It’s full of heart-healthy oils, whole grains, and even some fruit!
INGREDIENTS | SERVES 12
3 cups spelt flour
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 large eggs
1 ⁄ 2 cup grapeseed oil
1 ⁄ 2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 cups coconut sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups grated zucchini
Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray two 9" × 5" loaf pans with cooking spray.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon.
In a large bowl, beat together eggs, oil, applesauce, coconut sugar, and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture. Fold in grated zucchini.
Pour batter into pans and bake for 40–45 minutes or until a knife poked into the center comes out clean.
PER SERVING Calories: 354 | Fat: 11g | Protein: 5g | Sodium: 362mg | Fiber: 2g | Carbohydrates: 60g | Sugar: 35g
Natural Baking Mix
A healthy alternative to store-bought baking mixes, this homemade version stores easily in the freezer for up to 2 months. Make delicious waffles, pancakes, and biscuits in minutes!
INGREDIENTS | MAKES 6 CUPS
5 cups white whole-wheat flour
1 ⁄ 4 cup baking powder
2 tablespoons powdered honey
1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup cold butter
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, powdered honey, and salt. With two knives, cut butter into the flour mixture until the butter is broken up into small pieces, but not completely mixed in.
Store this mixture in the freezer in a gallon-size zip-top plastic bag or freezer-safe glass jar and use in recipes that call for baking mixes.
PER SERVING ( 1 ⁄ 4 cup) Calories: 636 | Fat: 32g | Protein: 14g | Sodium: 1,181mg | Fiber: 12g | Carbohydrates: 80g | Sugar: 6g
Baking Mix 101
Store-bought baking mixes are typically filled with hydrogenated oils and refined sugar. This baking mix yields great-tasting results with ingredients that are nourishing for the body.
Soft Pretzels
Buttery, salty, and extra soft, these pretzels are sure to hit the spot. Yeast and honey and a baking soda glaze are the secret ingredients for super delicious pretzels at home. Pretzels are best when freshly buttered and salted, warm from the oven.
INGREDIENTS | SERVES 10
2 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 teaspoons honey
1 1 ⁄ 2 cups warm water, divided
2 1 ⁄ 2 cups white whole-wheat flour
1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 ⁄ 4 cup melted butter
1 tablespoon coarse salt
In a small bowl, combine yeast, honey, and 1 cup warm water heated to 110°F. Mix gently and set aside for 5 minutes.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine flour and sea salt. Stir in yeast mixture and mix at medium speed for 5 minutes. Remove the bowl from the mixer and cover with a towel; place in a warm
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