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stay home &COOK -- simple dishes to fill your mind and your belly by earlybrawd THE RECIPE INDEX FOOD THERAPY BREAKFASTS Coconut Vanilla Granola ................................................................................................. 7 Best Traditional Granola .................................................................................................... 9 Green Smoothie Bowl ........................................................................................................ 11 Salted Caramel Smoothie Bowl .................................................................................. 13 Chocolate Smoothie Bowl .............................................................................................. 15 Quinoa Porridge ..................................................................................................................... 17 Creamy Pumpkin Porridge ............................................................................................. 19 Oats Banana Pancakes........................................................................................................ 21 SNACKS & DESSERTS Healthy Banana Bread .........................................................................................................25 Carob Loaf ....................................................................................................................................27 Almond Cookies ......................................................................................................................29 Coconut Macadamia Cookies ......................................................................................31 Peanut Butter Banana Muffins .......................................................................................33 Energy Balls 3 ways ...............................................................................................................35 Raw Coconut and Cookie Dough Slices ..............................................................37 Baked Fruits and Mascarpone .......................................................................................39 MAINS & SIDES Slicing, whisking, blending, roasting, mashing, soaking, dicing, tasting, EATING. Rice and Spinach Falafels ..................................................................................................43 This is my kind of meditation. Black Bean Burger ...................................................................................................................45 .................................................................................................47 Cooking is a special time, a magic process that transforms raw ingredients into Healthy Mac and Cheese food, and simple products into beautiful dishes. Jackfruit Pocket Pies ...............................................................................................................49 Butternut Squash Soup ........................................................................................................51 In this ebook, I’ve gathered some of my favorite everyday recipes. From nourishing ................................................................................................ breakfast bowls, to moist banana breads, comforting dinners and healthy lunches Tofu Thai Rice Paper Rolls 53 on the go, there is necessarily something you will love. And as I truly believe food Cheesy Broccoli Salad .........................................................................................................55 is medicine, all these recipes are as good for your body as for your taste buds. Harvest Quinoa Salad ..........................................................................................................57 Most of them are gluten free, added sugar free and always made with whole food plant based ingredients -- say YES to that second serving of cake! Provençal Savory Mug Cake ...........................................................................................59 Pan-fried Potato Wedges .................................................................................................61 Wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, however you feel, I hope these delicious Wild Rice Stuffing ................................................................................................................... recipes may bring you a little comfort and optimism. 63 Coconut Tortilla Chips .........................................................................................................65 Love and light, Alice 3 early brawd - stay home & cook breakfasts 5 early brawd - stay home & cook breakfasts COCONUT VANILLA GRANOLA - gluten free & sugar free - This sugar free coconut granola is so simple and delicious it will quickly become a staple! It’s packed with fibers and naturally sweetened with banana for a nourishing and healthy breakfast. serves 4 - prep time 5 minutes - cook time 30 minutes INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS 3/4 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup shredded coconut 1. Preheat the oven to 330F and line a baking tray with foil paper. 1/2 cup puffed quinoa (optional) 2. In a large bowl mix together the rolled oats, shredded coconut, puffed 2 tbsp coconut flour quinoa, coconut flour, silvered almonds, cinnamon and salt. 1/2 cup silvered almonds 3. In a small bowl, mash the ripe banana using a fork until puréed. Add 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon the melted coconut oil and vanilla extract and stir well to combine. a pinch of salt 4. Pour the banana mixture into the dry ingredients and stir using a 1 very ripe banana spatula to spread the mixture. You can also use your hands to massage 3 tbsp melted coconut oil and make sure all the dry ingredients are well coated. 2 tsp vanilla extract 5. Using your hands, spread the granola loosely onto the baking tray, trying to form big chunks. 6. Bake for 20 minutes. Then remove from the oven and shake gently not to break the chunks. Return to the oven for 10 minutes more until the granola is golden brown. 7. Remove from oven and allow to completely cool down. TIPS • Prepare a big batch of granola and store in an airtight jar in a dry place for up to 2 weeks. • This granola is sugar-free, but for an extra sweetness, you can add 1 tablespoon of maple syrup in the banana mixture. • You can replace the puffed quinoa with puffed amaranth or omit it. • Make your own granola by adding ingredients of your choice like chocolate chips, cranberries, cashews, sunflower seeds, dry pineapple. 7 early brawd - stay home & cook breakfasts BEST TRADITIONAL GRANOLA - gluten free & sugar free - Just the BEST basic granola ever. Simple, healthy, efficient, but oh so good. Make sure to bake a big batch and to always keep a full jar in your kitchen to sprinkle on your breakfast bowls. serves 4 - prep time 5 minutes - cook time 30 minutes INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS 1 cup rolled oats, gluten free if necessary 1. Preheat the oven to 300F and line a baking tray with foil paper. 1/4 cup whole almonds 2. In a large bowl mix together the rolled oats, almonds, sunflower seeds, 2 tbsp chopped almonds pumpkin seeds, cinnamon and salt. 2 tbsp sunflower seeds 3. In a separate bowl, mix the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, apple 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds sauce and vanilla. Stir well to combine. 1 tsp cinnamon powder A pinch of salt 4. Pour the liquid preparation in the bowl of dry ingredients and stir using 1 tbsp melted coconut oil a spatula until everything is well coated. You can also use your hands 1 tbsp maple syrup to massage and make sure all the dry ingredients are well coated. 2 tbsp apple sauce 5. Spread the granola onto the baking tray, forming a compact rectangle. 1 tsp vanilla extract 6. Bake for 10 minutes. Then remove from the oven and stir gently using 1/4 cup raisins a spatula. Try to break the granola into big chunks. 7. Return to the oven for 10 minutes and repeat the previous step one more time, until you reach a total 30 minutes and until the granola is golden brown. 8. Remove from oven and allow to completely cool down. TIPS • Prepare a big batch of granola and store in an airtight jar in a dry place for up to 2 weeks. • If you are gluten intolerant, make sure you are using certified gluten free rolled oats. 9 early brawd - stay home & cook breakfasts GREEN SMOOTHIE BOWL - gluten free & sugar free - This green smoothie is the perfect way to add more veggies in your breakfast and get your daily vitamins and minerals. It’s so good and creamy I promise you won’t even taste the veggies inside. serves 1 bowl - prep time 5 minutes - cook time - INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS SMOOTHIE 1. Place all the ingredients in a blender, starting with the frozen fruits 1/2 cup frozen pineapple and veggies, then the chia seeds, ginger powder, and finishing with the 1/4 cup cauliflower, steamed and frozen almond milk. 1/4 cup green peas, frozen 2. Blend until perfectly smooth. Stir with a spatula to make sure there is A handful of baby spinach no big chunks left in the bottom of the bowl. If necessary, add a little 2 tsp chia seeds more almond milk until you get the desired consistency. 1/4 tsp ground ginger 3. Serve the smoothie in a bowl and top with your favorite ingredients: 1 cup almond milk fresh fruits, shredded coconut, nuts or granola. TOPPINGS Fresh seasonal fruits Shredded coconut Crushed nuts and seeds Goji berries Homemade granola TIPS • For a very thick and creamy smoothie, make sure to use frozen fruits and veggies. You can buy them already frozen or do it yourself: remove the skin and cut the pineapple in large chunks and place them in a freezer-safe