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Friday Favorites: Pantry Staples

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To be honest, I planned on posting this earlier in the week. But when Eric got sick, taking care of both him and Capri became first priority and things got pushed back a little. Good news though..Eric’s feeling better and were settling back into some normalcy! Instead of listing five-ish of my favorites from this week, you are  getting a super-sized version of all my favorite pantry items that I don’t think I have ever talked about on here. Several overlap with my shop page but I’m highlighting the things that on any given day, you can open up our pantry and find!

 

 

 

 

Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil: To use for anything and everything. From salad dressings into desserts.

Aged Balsamic Vinegar: We use this for salad dressings all the time!

Bragg Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar: So many great uses and for this recipe!

Pure Avocado Oil: We use this the least often of all the oils but I love having it on hand for certain dressings or high-heat cooking.

Coconut Oil: The mother of all oils! From baked goods to no-bake desserts and everything in between!

Coconut Manna (a.k.a Coconut Butter): I use this to make turmeric lattes and in the truffles I talked about here!

Organic Golden Flaxseed Meal: Make sure you buy the meal and not ground for the best nutritional value. It’s the best! 

Chia Seeds: They can be used in anything from snacks to desserts!

Hemp Hearts: (I like this brand too!) (a.k.a Hempseed): I used this to top smoothies, smoothie bowls, toast, etc.

Vital Proteins Vanilla Collagen: I love adding this flavor to smoothies like my Orange Fluffy Smoothie!

Organic Dried Dates: These are an amazing natural sweetener and I am a big-time fan! (Winter Couscous Salad or these Lemon Bites!

Almond Flour: A favorite substitute for all-purpose flour and it can make most recipes gluten-free! 

Recipes using Almond Flour: Pumpkin Bread. Banana Bread. Clean-Eating Blondies. Zucchini Bread. Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp. Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins.

Flaked Coconut: I use this in so many things! Here, here, and here are just a few examples!

Vital Proteins Unflavored Collagen Peptides: I use it in every smoothie possible! You can read all the benefits, here!

Cacao Powder: Ahhh! I love this stuff! I have gradually replaced most recipes with cacao powder instead of chocolate. It is a great source of iron, is loaded with antioxidants, and a natural mood booster. Please and thank you!

Recipes using Cacao Powder: Chocolate Covered Strawberry Smoothie. Chocolate Banana Mocha Smoothie. Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

nutpods: My new favorite creamer! Clean ingredients and creamy! They have a great shelf life before being opened, so i can just have a bunch of hand in the pantry.

Cupcake Paper Baking Cup Liners: I’m more of a muffin girl but either way, there’s always a need. 😉 

Chocolate Chips: You might find me snacking on these by themselves at times too. 

I also have a million Simply Organic Spices on hand, Bob’s Red Mill Baking Powder and Baking Soda along with Organic Pure Vanilla Extract, local honey, Maple Syrup and so on. Our pantry is almost always stocked but tell me…

…what pantry items am I missing?!

Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Muffins

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Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Muffins--Recipe at: stephanie-spring.comMy arms are wide open for ya September! 🙂 Cooler temperatures bring all things warm and cozy around here. First up on the list to make the transition easy and fun? These muffins! In the last week, I maaaay have made these three times. They are delicious and have every element of fall wrapped into one little muffin tin. Whether you are gluten-free or not (we aren’t) these are tasty and warm the heart! Enjoy! xo Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Muffins--Recipe at: stephanie-spring.comGluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Muffins--Recipe at: stephanie-spring.comGluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Muffins--Recipe at: stephanie-spring.com Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Muffins--Recipe at: stephanie-spring.com Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Muffins--Recipe at: stephanie-spring.comGluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Muffins--Recipe at: stephanie-spring.com Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Muffins--Recipe at: stephanie-spring.com

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Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Ingredients

  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 chopped Golden Delicious apple (about one cup)
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 5 Tbsp coconut oil (melted)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • pinch of sea salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a skillet, on medium heat, add butter. Let it melt and then add the chopped apple. Stir occasionally for 10 minutes as it becomes tender. *Make sure you stir to avoid burning.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, combine almond flour, cinnamon, baking soda and sea salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine eggs, maple syrup, vanilla and coconut oil.
  4. Combine both mixtures together. Once it is mixed together, fold in the apples.
  5. Fill a muffin pan with liners. Fill each liner with batter about three quarters of the way full. Sprinkle with cinnamon. (Optional)
  6. Bake in oven for 15-20 minutes. Once a toothpick can be inserted and come out clean, you are ready!
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Chunky Monkey Smoothie Bowl

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Chunky Monkey Smoothie Bowl--Recipe at: stephanie-spring.com The chocolate peanut butter combo used to never be a thing for me. People that always raved about it, just weren’t totally my people. Just kidding, I just couldn’t really relate…until about three years ago. Now it has me wrapped around it’s little finger and I don’t see an end in sight. It’s fine. I’ve come to accept it. (See? And here.) For good measure (and because I genuinely loooove it) I added greens to this smoothie bowl. Don’t let the color fool you. You can’t taste it at all. It’s just an added perk to this deliciousness! Plus, it keeps you extra full all morning long!Chunky Monkey Smoothie Bowl--Recipe at: stephanie-spring.com

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Chunky Monkey Smoothie Bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 3/4 cup coconut milk
  • 3 Tbsp creamy peanut butter
  • 1 Tbsp cacao powder
  • 3 ice cubes
  • 1 scoop unflavored Vital Proteins

Instructions

  1. Blend all ingredients together in a quality blender. Pour into bowl and top with chia seeds and Purely Elizabeth Probiotic, Chocolate Sea Salt, Gluten Free Granola. You can also add sliced banana or any other desired toppings! Enjoy! xo
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Grain Free Granola

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Who knew my one craving while doing the Whole 30 would be granola??! So random. But hey, at least it wasn’t cake or something, right? After thinking about the ingredients in granola and wondering if I could forego the oats from my original recipe, I tweaked a few things and created a grain free version. One of my favorite parts about it is the simplicity. It can be combined with milk, yogurt, fruit, etc. The list really goes on because it can join in on any party! It also pairs perfectly with coffee early in the morning when everyone is still sleeping and the house is quiet–just saying. 😉 

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Grain Free Granola

Ingredients

  • Grain Free Granola:
  • 2 cups flaked coconut
  • 2 cups sliced almonds
  • 1.5 cups ground flaxseed meal
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • This date syrup
  • 2 Tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp pink sea salt
  • Date Syrup Recipe:
  • Here.

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven 325 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine all dry ingredients into a large bowl and mix. Heat coconut oil until it is no longer solid and pour over the dry ingredients. Make date syrup and pour over dry ingredients as well. Mix until the wet ingredients lightly coat the dry ingredients. Place in the oven for about 45 minutes or until slightly crisped.
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Whole 30 Compliant Grain Free Granola--Recipe at stephanie-spring.com

Homemade Date Syrup

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As of today, Eric and I just finished the Whole 30. If you saw some of my posts here, you could see we did cheat/were pretty relaxed about it this time around. Since this is about our fourth or fifth time doing the Whole 30, we felt confident and okay with our, “cheat” choices. If it is your first time doing it though, don’t cheat! Do the entire experience to it’s fullest. 😉

One thing I have loved including in recipes throughout the Whole 30 (and beyond) that just flat out need a little sweetness, is date syrup. It is so easy to make and definitely adds a sweet replacement in recipes. Anything with two ingredients and tastes this good? Sign me up!

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Homemade Date Syrup

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water
  • 15-20 dates

Instructions

  1. In a blender, combine water and dates. Blend until thoroughly mixed.
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