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Since I have a daughter who does not eat much grain I am always on the lookout for great grain free recipes. In the last few years we have learned to bake with coconut flour and almond flour and now keep it as a regular staple in our pantry. When I had the opportunity to review Kelly Smith’s new cookbook Everyday Grain Free Baking I jumped at the chance. (I did receive this cookbook free in exchange for a review. The review is totally my own thoughts.) I was not disappointed. This is a lovely cookbook with over 100 recipes for easy grain free and gluten free baking.
So why do I like this cookbook so much?
- There are great pictures for almost every recipe. I love good photography because it motivates me to try a recipe when the photo looks so enticing. These pictures fit that criteria.
- Every recipe we have tried from the cookbook turned out good. Let me tell you that is not the case with grain free recipes (or any recipes for that matter.) We tried the almost oatmeal cookies that is in this post. We also made snickerdoodles (some of the best grain free cookies I have had EVER), banana pancake buddies, fluffy little almond flour pancakes, lemon curd, and creamy lemon frosting. They were all delicious. We have been on the hunt for good dairy free frostings as my daughter is also dairy free. Kelly uses palm shortening and coconut butter to get a dairy free frosting, both newer ingredients to us. And it works. The frostings came out with the right taste and texture; that is major.
- Although it is not a long section Kelly has a nice introduction with some information about how to put together a grain free kitchen, the why of eating grain free, and essentials for your grain free kitchen.
- There is a nice mix of baked goods including recipes for cookies and cakes and bars as you would expect. There is also recipes for breads, rolls, biscuits, scones, crackers, muffins, pies, tarts, crisps, and the frosting and yogurt section called sweet additions. I really want to try the strawberry shortcake biscuits this summer when strawberries are in season here in PA. I also want to try the classic dinner rolls, the pizza crust, and several of the cracker recipes. So I am looking forward to many more great baking sessions out of Everyday Grain Free Baking.
Almost Oatmeal Cookies
2015-02-06 19:43:00
Yields 1
Grain Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free Cookies.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup blanched almond flour
- 1 teaspoon coconut flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (or palm shortening)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/3 cup organic raisins
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- 2. In a small bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda and salt.
- 3. Using a stand mixer or electric hand mixer, mix together the butter (or palm shortening), coconut oil, honey, vanilla and cinnamon until smooth and creamy.
- 4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix well to combine. Then add the shredded coconut; continuing to mix until well blended.
- 5. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the raisins. Then drop the dough by rounded spoonfuls at least two inches apart onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Use your fingers to slightly flatten the cookies into rounds.
- 6. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until golden brown along edges. Allow the cookies to completely cool on the cookie sheet, as they will be very soft and crumbly when hot.
- 7. Once cooled, they transform into the ultimate deliciously chewy treat!
Notes
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