Mmmm....I don't know why I've waited so long to make these like this. I love the flavors of pineapple and coconut together, and with a carrot cake, it worked deliciously! This recipe is done without any refined sugars, using only organic maple syrup and honey. I grated the carrots with a lemon zester so they were very fine, thinking the kids would notice the carrot....which they did not. These turned out great! I will definitely be making this again and again! This is inspired by the recipe from Flavour and Savour at http://www.flavourandsavour.com/gluten-free-carrot-cake-cupcakes/.
Gluten Free Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Ingredients:
1/4 cup coconut oil (or other oil)
1/4 cup of organic maple syrup
1/4 cup honey
2 eggs
1 cup finely grated carrots
1/2 cup crushed pineapple (drained if using canned)
1/2 cup of Domata Living Flour (or other gluten free blend)
1/4 cup of coconut flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions:
-Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
-Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
-Stir in the carrots and pineapple.
-Whisk in dry ingredients until blended.
-Stir in chopped pecans.
-Pour batter in lined cupcake tins.
-Bake for 25-30 minutes.
-Cool completely and add your favorite frosting on top!
Enjoy! I know you will!
I am a busy mom who was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2012. I love to cook and travel and being gluten free has made those things a little more challenging!! I want to share with people how I manage food, travel, life, love, and everything in between!
Monday, March 2, 2015
Gluten Free Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Gluten Free Goulash
Goulash is such a comfort food and so quick to put together. I remember my grandma making this a lot as a kid. It's also really easy to keep all of these ingredients on hand for one of those last minute meals to throw together.
Gluten Free Goulash
Ingredients:
2 lbs ground beef
1 yellow onion
1 Trader Joe's Organic Roasted Red Pepper Soup
1 can stewed tomatoes, diced (I used Italian with basil, garlic, and oregano)
1 package elbow macaroni
salt and pepper
garlic or other seasonings to taste
Directions:
-Cook ground beef until meat is cooked through. Add in onions and cook until translucent.
-Stir in tomato soup, diced tomatoes, and seasonings.
-Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
-Cook pasta according to directions.
-Add in pasta to meat mixture and simmer about 10 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
-Serve with cheese if desired.
This is one of those things that taste better the next day! Great for leftovers! Enjoy!