Homemade Waffles

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We love muffins in our house, because they are so versatile. They can be served for breakfast, packed for lunch, served as a after school snack, or even a dessert. I try to always have muffins on hand and they freeze wonderfully. I remember a few months back during hurricane season. I filled my freezer with different flavored muffins just in case we lost power. We could live on muffins! 😊 When you cook your meals from scratch, no power is a big problem.

Today I am so excited to share my Cranberry Orange Muffin recipe with you. I love cranberries they are one of my favorite things. My youngest has developed a love for them too. My oldest thinks they are a little too tart but, these muffins were a hit! They both gobbled them up. They have a perfect blend of sweetness and tartness. I can't wait for you to try them.

Here is what you will need:

1/2 cup warm water
2 tbsp ground flax seed
1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1 orange, juiced & zested
1 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 salt
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp coconut sugar
1 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375. Prepare standard muffin pan with paper or silicone muffin liners.

In a small bowl or cup combine warm water and ground flax seed to make flax egg. Let it sit for 5 minutes.

In a mixing bowl combine coconut oil, maple syrup, juice from 1 orange, zest from 1 orange, whole wheat flour, all purpose flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and flax egg mixture. Mix until combined. Add cranberries and divide mixture between 10-12 standard muffin cavities depending how large you like your muffins.  Sprinkle the tops with 1 tsp of coconut sugar and bake for 22 minutes. Remove from oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving.

Enjoy! I hope you are enjoying the egg free, dairy free, and corn free recipes. Food sensitivities can be difficult and I hope that I am providing you with recipes that are easy to prepare and delicious while facing food sensitivities.

Have a great day!
Bridget

This delicious Fig Scone is sure to be a crowd pleaser for all ages. I love the crispy texture of the scone and the sweet fig filling. My boys are sure to have me whipping this one up weekly! Did I mention it is egg free and dairy free!

Costco sells this large bag of Organic Dried Figs. My boys love them, and will eat them right out of the bag. The first time they caught sight of them they were a little hesitant, but I have strong, daring boys. They bit into one and quickly asked for another. Then they joked about serving them in a dish to friends and family. I have to admit they don't look so appetizing when you see them dried but, I can tell you they still have that sweet delicious taste that everyone loves. Well, after purchasing this large bag of dried figs I wondered what else could I make with them. I came up with my Spiced Fig Balls which are a delicious snack, and today I came up with this tasty Fig Scone.
Here is what you will need:

1/2 cup warm water
2 tbsp ground flax seed
2 cups whole wheat flour
1/4 cup of pure maple syrup
1 tsp coconut sugar
1/3 cup coconut oil
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 cup of dried figs
1 small apple (shredded)
1 lemon (use juice & zest)
1/4 cup of apple juice

Instructions:

Add figs, shredded apple, juice from one lemon, and 1/4 cup of apple juice to a saucepan.  Cook on low for about 10 minutes to soften. Allow mixture to cool, then process in a food processor until smooth.
Make flax egg by combining the warm water and 2 tbsp ground flax seed. Allow it it set for at least 5 minutes.

Combine flour, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, lemon zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl until it forms a dough ball. Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Separate dough in half and press each half into a 6 inch circle on the parchment paper. Add fig filling to the center of one circle. Spread mixture over the circle leaving 1/2 space from edge of crust. Place the other 6 inch circle on top. Gently slice the circle into 6 pie shaped pieces. Separate the pieces to allow some space between them. Sprinkle 1 tsp of maple sugar to the tops and bake for 25 minutes.

Allow it to cool slightly and enjoy!

Blessings,
Bridget