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Gluten-free Paleo Pie Crust Recipe
Category: Gluten Free
This gluten-free paleo pie crust recipe can be used for many types of pies. It is a comparable replacement for pies that would call for a graham cracker pie crust. I've used it for pumpkin pie, banana cream pie, and chocolate cream pie with success. It could be used for other pie recipes as well.
This recipe is a “press-in” pie crust, meaning there is no rolling out dough. It makes it a very quick pie crust to make and less cleanup.
Why Is this a Healthier Pie Crust?
First, if you or someone in your family has celiac disease or gluten-intolerance, a gluten-free pie crust is a must. Even if you are not gluten intolerant, non-organic wheat is high in pesticides and hard to digest. This recipe is also paleo, which means is grain-free and lower in carbohydrates. Almond flour is not only lower in carbohydrates but it's also full of antioxidants like vitamin E and in minerals like calcium. With all of that being said, almond flour treats should also be considered treats.
Gluten-free Paleo Pie Crust Recipe
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. First, you will mix all ingredients together with a fork to get it all well combined. It will stick together but it is not a sticky pie crust. Once it is fully mixed together, place it in a 9″ pie plate. Use your fingers to press the crust to cover the entire pie plate. Pull the dough up the sides and over the rim of the pie plate until it looks nice. Place the pie plate in the oven. Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cool before filling.
Now this crust is ready to use for any pie of your choosing. You can even use this crust for a quiche or a savory pie as well.
Gluten-free Paleo Pie Crust
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix all ingredients together with a fork to get it all well combined. It will stick together but it is not a sticky pie crust.
- Once it is fully mixed together, place it in a 9″ pie plate.
- Use your fingers to press the crust to cover the entire pie plate.
- Pull the dough up the sides and over the rim of the pie plate until it looks nice.
- Place the pie plate in the oven. Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Let cool before filling.
What types of pies work well with an almond flour crust?
Any type of pie that would typically use a graham cracker crust will work well with this pie crust recipe. Here are some that would work:
- Pumpkin pie
- Banana Cream Pie
- Chocolate Cream Pie
- Key Lime Pie
- Blueberry Pie
- Cheesecake
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5 Ways to Get More Collagen in Your Diet
Category: Real Food
In this article I'll share my favorite 5 ways to get more collagen in your diet. These simple recipes are so good, even kids will happily eat them. There are many ways to get more collagen in your diet including specific foods and supplements. Increasing your collagen intake can help your skin, joints, and gut health. Collagen is the most abundant structural protein within the body. It forms connective fibers, which give structure and support to numerous tissues and organs within the body, including:
- skin
- blood vessels
- bones and teeth
- ligaments and cartilage
- internal organs
There are many different types of collagen, but the most common types in the body are:
- Type I: This forms the connective tissues of the skin, bones, teeth, tendons, and ligaments.
- Type II: Cartilage mainly contains this type of collagen.
- Type III: This gives strength and shape to organs, skin, muscles, and blood vessels.
- Type IV: This a major component of the membranes that separate a person’s body tissues.
Benefits of Eating Collagen Rich Foods
Eating collagen rich foods can help improve your overall health. Specifically for the skin, joints, gut, hair and nails.
- Skin Health – collagen gives strength and elasticity to your skin and my improve hydration.
- Joint Health – eating collagen rich foods may help joint function and reduce pain in joints.
- Gut Health – repairs the gut lining and can help with digestion and improve water absorption in the intestines
- Hair and Nails – Collagen is a building block for keratin, the protein that makes up hair and nails
In addition to foods with collagen there are also many collagen supplements available. The difference between most supplements and foods is the bioavailability. Food sources of collagen tend to be easier for your body to use. Unless you choose a high quality collagen powder like Perfect Collagen that has 90% bioavailability. Your body breaks down the collagen proteins you eat into amino acids so you can receive the benefits.
Food Sources of Collagen
- Beef Bone Broth
- Chicken Skin
- Eggs
- Organ meats
- Sardines
Certain vitamins and minerals also help with collagen synthesis such as Vitamin C, zinc, manganese, and copper. Increasing your intake of these nutrients can also help.
Recipes to Add More Collagen to Your Diet
Bone Broth
This my favorite and probably the best way to get more collagen and minerals into your diet. Bone Broth is easy to make and contains many proteins, amino acids, and collagen. It's a nutrient dense broth that provides many health benefits. Read this post to learn how to make bone broth. You can make bone broth with chicken, beef, or even fish bones.
Collagen Hot Chocolate
Make a fast and easy hot chocolate that is also packed with collagen and protein. Gently warm up 1 cup of milk over the stove top. Any kind of milk will work. You can try this homemade cashew milk or grass-fed cows milk (I have made this with both options). Once the milk is warm add 1 scoop of Perfect Collagen Chocolate to the milk. Whisk vigorously or use a milk frother to get the powder fully combined. You can also add a couple of drops of Vanilla Stevia if you want it a little sweeter.
Kefir Collagen Shake
I drink this every morning. Mix a 1/2 cup of kefir with one cup of water and 1 scoop of collagen powder. Mix it in a shaker bottle or blender. I use the Perfect Collagen Chocolate or the Happy Mammoth Gut repair. I like the taste as is but if I'm making it for kids I add a tablespoon of maple syrup.
Paleo Vanilla Custard
Egg white are a good source of collagen and this recipe uses a lot of eggs! It's also delicious. It can be a dessert, a breakfast, or a snack. If you want, you can even add a scoop of collagen powder to the recipe to add even more collagen. Click here for the full recipe instructions.
Chicken Soup
If you make homemade chicken soup and you boil the chicken bones, skin, and connective tissue into the soup, it will have a lot of collagen. A broth or soup made this way is highly nutritious. Plus you can add vegetables like carrots and celery for more added vitamins.
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High Protein No Egg Breakfast Ideas (also Gluten-free)
Category: Real Food
Looking for some high protein no egg breakfast ideas? Eggs are a healthy breakfast and packed with protein but egg allergies are becoming more common. Since eggs are such a breakfast staple it's hard to think of ideas for breakfast to replace them. I put together a list of six ideas that are not only delicious but healthy and offer a good amount of protein.
Ideas for Breakfast
When we think of breakfast there are several items that come to mind. We think of eggs, pancakes, french toast, bacon, sausage, muffins, bagels, or cereal. The thing is, we don't have to limit ourselves to “breakfast” foods for breakfast. There are many things that would make a great breakfast that don't fit our typical idea of what breakfast foods are. Some things might be…
- Vegetable stir fry
- Sausage and peppers
- A light vegetable soup
- Rice and beans
- Lentil soup
- Sweet potato with sausage or ground beef
- Packet of tuna or salmon
- Grilled chicken
These are some simple high protein no egg breakfast ideas but there are also some recipes you can try. Have these recipes on their own or combine them with other foods to really pack in the protein.
High Protein Breakfast for Hormone Health
There is a school of thought recently that a high protein breakfast helps women to keep hormones in balance. The general rule is to try and eat 30 grams of protein for breakfast. The easiest way to achieve this is to combine a couple of different high protein items together to reach your 30 grams.
No Egg Breakfast Recipes
Brown Rice Krispy Treats
These may seem like a dessert item but instead of sugar this recipe uses nut butter and natural sweetener. They can be a dessert, a breakfast, or a snack!
Sausage Hash
This recipe is a hearty breakfast that will keep you full all morning.
Banana Pancakes
Most gluten-free pancake recipes require a lot of eggs. These little pancakes are gluten-free and could be dairy-free with a nut milk (try this homemade cashew milk)
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
A classic and flavorful breakfast. Apple cinnamon oatmeal is a crowd pleaser. Make sure to purchase glycosphate-free oats like this, One Degree Rolled Oats.
Chocolate Chia Pudding
If you like chocolate this might be the breakfast for you. Chia seeds are high in omega 3's and fiber which makes this a super healthy breakfast.
Three Ingredient Smoothie
This fast and easy morning smoothie gets me through (almost) until lunch time.
What are your favorite no no egg breakfast ideas?
Share below in the comments.
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