Since trying the Paleo Diet, I have been looking for
alternative ways to have something sweet. I’ve been experimenting with coconut
flour and I have to say it’s my new favourite thing! Coconut flour is
definitely a delicious alternative to wheat and has many health benefits.
Health Facts on Coconut Flour
* High in dietary fiber and protein
* Gluten Free and Hypoallergenic
* Contains lauric acid - helping the immune system
fight off fungus, bacteria, and viruses
* Contains manganese – essential to protect the
thyroid gland
* Easy to digest
My very good friend Kiran made me lemon poppy seed muffins
while I was living with her in NYC and I was craving them again so I thought I
would share this recipe I found on Pinterest using coconut flour! They turned
out really delicious and moist. Everyone enjoyed themJ
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
¼ cup coconut flour
¼ tsp sea salt
¼ tsp baking soda
3 eggs
¼ cup honey
¼ cup oil
1 tbsp lemon zest
1 tbsp poppy seeds
1. In a
small bowl combine dry ingredients, coconut flour, salt and baking soda.
2. In a
large bowl, blend together eggs, honey, oil and lemon zest with hand mixer.
3. Blend dry
ingredients into wet ingredients with hand mixer.
4. Fold in
poppy seeds with spoon.
5. Spoon in
3 tablespoons into each muffin liner. (My batter made about 8 cupcakes)
6. Bake at
350° for 8 to 10 minutes.
7. Cool and
Serve!
Sources:
http://www.naturaltherapypages.com.au/article/cooking_with_coconut_flour
http://www.whatkatiesbaking.com/2012/01/06/lemon-poppy-seed-muffins-made-with-coconut-flour-gluten-free/
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