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I tweaked things a bit (are you surprised) and made these muffins.  Next time I'd definitely add in probably a tablespoon of lemon zest.  These are not super sweet muffins.  They are nice and hearty as well as tasty.  I think I will also do cranberry, orange peel and nut muffins next time. Ingredients: 2 cups oat flour (I make my own) 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons honey 2/3 cup buttermilk 2 tablespoons melted butter 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup frozen blueberries 1 tablespoon finely chopped pecans Directions: 1. Mix together oat flour and buttermilk and let sit for 10 minutes or so. 2. Mix in eggs, butter and honey. 3. Add in dry ingredients and mix just till combined. 4. Fold in blueberries and nuts and put into 12 muffin liners.  Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes.

Mmmm, Pumpkin Cheesecake with no guilt! Baby loves it!  Jon trying to make sure to eat it all quickly before brother asks for some.  lol! I found a recipe online that was changed up from a regular pumpkin cheesecake recipe.  I did a little changing of my own as you'll soon see.  This recipe was fabulous!  I would definitely use less butter for the crust next time but that's the only thing I'd change up other than the changes I've already made that you see below.  I hope you enjoy this as much as we do.  It's fabulous! Pumpkin Cheesecake by Miss Lizzy Ingredients Crust: 1 3/4 cups ground almond and/or almond meal (I used almonds and pecans. I also added in some salt) 3 tablespoons honey (optional - I did not add this) 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 stick melted salted butter Filling: 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature 1 (15-ounce) can pureed pumpkin 3 eggs plus 1 egg yolk 1/4 cup ...

I came up with a new granola recipe I like even more.  I hope you like it as much as I do.  I tasted it before it put it in the oven and was afraid it would never get to the oven . lol!  Enjoy! Granola Recipe: Ingredients: 4 cups oats 1 cup almonds 1 cup pecans 1 cup sunflower seeds 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut 1/3 cup coconut oil or a combination of coconut and olive oil 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt Directions: 1. Combine all dry ingredients and stir well. 2. Add in all wet ingredients and stir well. 3. Pour into a greased pan and bake at 300 degrees for 10 minutes.   4. Take out of the oven, stir and put back in for 10 more minutes or till golden. I haven't tried these variations but they should work pretty well.  To make pb granola stir in 1/2 cup pb and cut oil down to 1/8 cup.  Add no spices. For Cherry almond use no s...

Above is my sweet Lyshie having some of her mums cookie. I have found a few recipes that I meshed together into this cookie recipe.  Be forewarned, this is not a sweet cookie recipe.  Please adjust accordingly if you want a sweet cookie. Ingredients: 3 cups almond flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoons ginger 1/4 cup oil 1/4 cup molasses 1/2 cup maple syrup 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest Directions: 1. In large owl combine flour, salt, soda and ginger. 2. In medium bowl combine oil, molasses, maple syrup and lemon zest. 3. Mix wet ingredients into dry. 4. Refrigerate dough for 1/2 - 1 hour. 5. Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough onto parchment lined baking sheet. 6. Bake at 350 degrees for 7-10 minutes or until tops start to crack. 7. Cool and serve.