Gluten Free, Vegan Spiced Carrot Cake Bread

Never in my life have I tried quinoa flour but I got some at work and had to try it out. It actually smelled really good in the bag! You could always use regular flour here, but then it wouldn't be gluten free. This recipe is great for someone with sensitivies because it is also vegan! (woo, no eggs) I might try and make some kind of icing for it.....

serving size: 1 loaf

What you need:

• 1/2 cup grated carrot
• 3 small bananas, mashed
• 2 cups quinoa flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pumpkin pie (or apple) spice
• 1/2 cup maple syrup (I used a cinnamon infused one!)
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1/4 cup almond milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• optional* more shredded carrot for the top, walnuts or pecans, icing!

What you need to do:

1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Grease a pan (I used a loaf pan, obv)
3. Mix all your dry ingredients together, then fold in any additional exras (nuts, coconut chips, etc)
4. Mix all your wet indredients together, then pour into bowl of dry ingredients
5. Whisk everything together
6. Pour your batter into greased pan and top with coconut chips, more grated carrot and whatever else you decide to use
7. Cook for 40 minutes then check with a toothpick if done
8. If not, return to oven for an additional 5-10 minutes
9. Let cool for 15, then enjoy!

Paleo Seed Bread

THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS I'VE EVER MADE! And I'm already thinking of all the different ways you can make this! Takes awhile to bake, but man oh man, is it worth it! I cut mine up after 5 minutes and grabbed a slice and topped with ghee and it was delicious! Great gluten free and nut free bread for someone with allergies! 

serving size: one loaf of bread

What you need:

• 1 1/4 cups almond flour (I used Pereg's)
• 6 eggs (can sub flax eggs to make this bread vegan)
• 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (if you're making a more savory bread, otherwise just use 1/3 cup coconut oil)
• 1 teaspoon vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 4 tablespoons cassava flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
• optional toppings: pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, poppy seeds, pepitas...

What you need to do:

1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Grease a loaf tin. Mine was 9x5 I think
3. Mix both flours, salt, seasonings, baking soda, and flaxseed meal
4. In separate bowl, mix eggs, oil and vinegar
5. Add the wet ingredients into the dry, mixing thoroughly
6. Add your mix into greased pan and add any additional toppings
7. Cover and bake for 20 ish minutes
8. Uncover and bake for 20 minutes more
9. Slice and eat quickly as it's SO GOOD warm!