Healthy Old Broad

Healthy Baked Goods Recipes Made Without Gluten and Sugar

Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Like coconut, like chocolate, like coconut and chocolate together than these cookies are for you.

Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • 1 cup XYLA
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups Pamela’s Gluten Free Flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Takes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. line baking sheets with parchment paper
  3. In standing mixer beat the butter and XYLA together for about 5 minutes. Add the two eggs, one at a time and then the vanilla and mix until well incorporated.
  4. While wet ingredients are combining, in a separate bowl whisk the flour, baking powder, xanthan gum and coconut together.
  5. Slowly add the dry mix to the wet and continue to combine in the mixer.
  6. After all is combined well add the chocolate chips and mix.
  7. Using a spring release drop the dough on the parchment paper about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
  9. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 to 10 minutes then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Ahi Tuna with Cucumber Salad

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A great refreshing dinner for these hot sultry summer nights. I wanted something healthy but not too heavy and the Ahi with cucumber was the perfect dinner. And let me tell you this is so easy and quick it could become a fave.

Ahi Tuna with Cucumber Salad

Cucumber salad:

  • 1 English cucumber – thinly sliced (a carrot peeler works great for this)
  • 3 teaspoon white balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon XYLA
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • salt & pepper – to taste

Instructions

  1. mix all the ingredients together and marinate for at least 1/2 hr. and it is ready to serve

Ahi Tuna Steak:

  • 2 ahi tuna steaks
  • salt & pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Tamari sauce

Takes

Instructions

  1. Heat cast iron skillet to super hot, heat olive oil, add the salted/peppered ahi steaks. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes on one side (when the steak will flip without sticking to the pan it is ready for the other side). After flipping add the tamari sauce and cook this side for 3 to 4 minutes. This will give the steak a great sear and be raw in the middle – if you want your steak cooked more to medium then just leave it on the heat longer but why would you want to over cook a good piece of ahi.
  2. Plate the cucumber and place the ahi steak on top.

Peanut Butter Cookies

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Oh, so nutty peanut butter cookies as this recipe used crunch peanut butter and peanuts.

Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter – room temperature
  • 1/2 cup salted crunchy peanut butter (I use Trader Joe’s brand)
  • 1 cup 50% salted peanuts – chopped
  • 1/2 cup XYLA
  • 1/2 cup Organic Coconut Palm Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg – room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups gluten free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Xanthan gum
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  2. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper
  3. In a standing mixer cream together the butter, peanut butter, XYLA and Palm Sugar. When well combined add egg and vanilla extract, continue to mix until all is combined.
  4. In a separate bowl combine the flour, xanatan gum, baking soda & powder, salt and chopped nuts. Whisk all the dry ingredients together and slowly add to the wet and combine.
  5. Using a small scoop form 1 inch ball and place on the lined cookie sheets 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 7 to 10 minutes. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before moving to the wire cooling rack to finish cooling.

Maple / Chocolate Chip / Oatmeal Cookies

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Yummy Yummy Yummy

Maple / Chocolate Chip / Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Organic coconut palm sugar
  • 1/4 cup XYLA
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter – room temp
  • 1 egg – room temp
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup + 2 teaspoons sugar free maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Xanthan Gum
  • 1 cup Pamela’s gluten free flour
  • 1 1/2 cup Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Rolled Oats
  • 1/2 cup Enjoy Life mini chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Takes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In standing mixer cream the butter and sugars together. When well mixed add egg, vanilla and maple syrup and continue to mix until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl combine the baking soda, baking powder, salt, Xanathan Gum, flour and oats. Whisk dry ingredients together. Slowly add dry to wet ingredients and mix to combine.
  4. Stir in the chocolate chips and nuts.
  5. Using small scoop place dough on the line baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes
  7. Allow cookies to cool for a bit on the baking sheet before removing to the cooling rack.

Skillet Eggs

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So while the rest you are enjoying BBQ ribs, hamburgers, hot dogs, etc…I will be feasting on my skillet eggs. Boy do I wish I could be joining you all with the BBQ but the ongoing dental work requires me to eat very soft food so at least it should be good and tasteful.

Skillet Eggs

Ingredients

  • 10 egg
  • 1 bunch of swiss chard- chopped finely
  • 1/2 large onion – diced
  • 1 leek – diced
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons of roasted poblano pepper
  • 2 teaspoons fresh basil
  • 4 slices of cooked bacon – diced
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • salt & pepper
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil

Takes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  2. Heat olive oil in 12″ cast iron (or any oven ready) skillet. When oil is sizzling hot saute the onion and leek, add salt and pepper and cook for about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the swiss chard to pan and wilt down. While wilting add the poblano pepper, fresh basil, bacon and of course some more salt and pepper.
  4. Whisk the eggs in a separate bowl and add the water and a bit more salt and pepper. Add the whisked eggs & cheese to the veggies in the skillet, and stir to combine all the ingredients. Let mixture cook on medium on the stove top for 5 to 7 minutes then place the pan in the oven to continue cooking for 25 to 30 minutes.
  5. Let cool on wire rack for about 5 minutes to set and enjoy.