Everyone has their favorite products for their recipes. When I choose my products I always look at the labels to make sure they are free from unnecessary additives and preservatives. I’m looking for organic and GMO free products that are reasonable priced and work well with my recipes.
To find all my clean and easy recipes check them out under Recipes and Cooking on my website.
Grass-Fed Gelatin -Collagen protein is a 100% pure, pasture-raised, grass-fed gelatin powder. Gelatin will thicken in cold liquids so its perfect for to make my Gelatin Jigglers – a gut healthy snack. The amino acids contained in gelatin good for gut health and are identical to the protein found in skin, nails, hair, bones, cartilage, and joints. Gluten Free, rBGH Free, Non GMO.
Passion Tazo Tea is what I used for my Gelatin Jigglers recipe. It comes out delicious and you will be fighting the kids off so make a double batch.
Four Sigmatic Mushroom Elixirs – I can’t say enough about how amazing these mushroom elixirs make me feel. I enjoy the Chaga for the benefits of immunity, energy and antioxidant properties. I drink this instead of coffee and have amazing energy throughout the day. The Reishi is excellent before bed for a great night’s sleep. The Cordyceps is great for stamina for your workout while the Lions Mane is known for focus, creativity and memory.
Bragg’s Liquid Aminos – An alternative to Tamari and soy sauce this is made with no preservatives and from non GMO soy. Traditional soy sauce is not gluten free and may contain GMO’s and MSG.
Carob – I can’t tell you what a lifesaver carob is for people with migraines or caffeine sensitivities. Carob tastes and acts like chocolate in a recipe. In fact, my Dark Chocolate Almond Bark is really made with carob and clients find that it taste like dark chocolate and is better than if they use cocoa in the recipe. Carob is full of antioxidants, low in sugar and easy to use in recipes.
Powdered Peanut Butter – Made from organic peanuts, coconut palm sugar and sea salt this powder is lower in fat and calories than traditional peanut butter. Compare 2 T of PB Fit at 70 calories and 2 net carbs to 2 T of traditional peanut butter at 190 calories and with 4 net carbs. Great for shakes, baking or a low calorie snack.
NOW Organic Stevia Powder – This little bottle of stevia comes with a tiny spoon that is perfect for adding just a dash of sweetness to your coffee or maybe several dashes to your recipes. A non-bitter, organic, natural leaf stevia with no additional ingredients makes this a very clean source.
Monk Fruit – This product comes from the Monk Fruit or Lou Han and like stevia will not spike insulin. Monk Fruit has been used for hundreds of years as a natural sweetener and is now being found in many healthy products. This brand is pure without any sugar alcohols or other additives.
Baking Powder – Not all baking powders are created equal. This one is gluten and aluminum free.
True Roots Sprouted Lentils – This combination of green, black and brown lentils is organic and ready in just 6 minutes. Comes out perfect every time and being sprouted increases the nutritional profile and makes them easier to digest.
Sprouted Pumpkin Seeds – I just love these crunchy sprouted pumpkin seeds. Great for salads, dishes or just a quick snack. Sprouting seeds makes them easier to digest and makes the nutrients more bioavailable.
Explore Cuisine Edamame Pasta – This grain free pasta is only 7 net carbs and 24 grams of protein per serving. Grain free, gluten free, high protein and low net carbs make this a great alternative to traditional pasta.
The Only Bean – This grain free pasta just like the Explore Cuisine above is made with just one organic bean. It is super high in protein, low net carbs and a great replacement for traditional pasta.
Catalina Crunch – Grain free, gluten free, guilt free. This high protein, high fiber cereal is not only tasty but made with all non-GMO, healthy ingredients. It is really good as a traditional cereal or as a snack. It comes in 8 delicious flavors.
ProGranola – Grain free, gluten free, guilt free. High protein, low net carbs and low calorie deliciousness. Enjoy it with some unsweetened nut milk or coconut yogurt for a meal or snack.
Vegan ProGranola – This is also grain free, gluten free and guilt free. The same high protein, low net carbs and even lower in calories cereal option but no animal protein. This product uses pea protein instead of eggs and also has no flax seed which makes it easier on digestion for some people. Enjoy it with unsweetened nut milk or coconut yogurt as a meal or snack.
Peanut Butter Cluster ProGranola – If you like peanut butter you might want to try this flavor. The same high protein, low net carbs and low calorie cereal made with egg whites. Great anytime for meals or snacks.
ProGranola Chocolate Clusters – Yes there are several of these flavors and this one is also delicious. The same high protein, low net carbs cereal that gives you lots of crunch and chocolate too. If you like chocolate this might be the one to try.
Almond Flour – I use this grain free flour in so many of my recipes. Almond flour can easily replace regular flour in a recipe to make it grain free.
Almond Meal is courser than almond flour and is great for using in recipes like Grain Free Chicken Fingers where you need to replace bread crumbs. I don’t mind using the almond meal in baking or vice versa so there is not need to have both unless you prefer a more grainy texture for your “breadcrumb” substitute.
Coconut Flour is a fine baking flour but can not be used as a one to one substitution. It requires a lot more liquid and the consistency of your baked products would be very different if you used just coconut flour. I use it in combination to the almond flour in my recipes to soften them.
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[…] Medicinal Mushrooms – Mushrooms of many variety have been shown to benefit immune health but more research is needed(9). Cordyceps, lion’s mane, maitake, shitake, reishi and turkey are some of the ones studied. I personally love my mushroom teas and recommend them to all my clients. These teas make great substitutes for coffee and you can find them with or without coffee added. Check them out under Some of My Favorite Things for Healthy Recipes and Meals. […]