Try this easy delicious slice baked with Four Seasons Foods Coconut flour combined with Dessicated coconut, cinnamon, apples and cauliflower. It’s a low in carb combination of healthy ingredients. Cauliflower is a great ingredient to add to baking mixes. It adds volume without adding in extra flavour or significant calories. Coconut flour is a great gluten free flour, not only for its distinct flavour but also the health benefits it comes with.

COCONUT FLOUR BENEFITS

• Coconut flour is minimally processed so it keeps it’s naturally high healthy fats especially lauric acid. Lauric acid is said to be good for healthy skin as well as healthy thyroid function.
• Coconut flour is high in fibre which is great for maintaining good digestive health.
• Coconut flour is low in carbs. It is safe for diabetics and those watching their blood sugar.
• Coconut is low in polyunsaturated fats, which are the fats that we need to avoid to stay in good health.

TIPS ON BAKING WITH COCONUT FLOUR

• A small amount of coconut flour goes a long way in baking. A quarter amount of coconut flour can be used to replace wheat flour in recipes.
• Coconut flour soaks up a lot of fluid during the process of mixing your batter. You will need to add in more water, milk or juice than on other types of flour.
• Allow your batter to sit for about 5 to 7 minutes after mixing so the flour absorbs the liquid. That way you can monitor the consistency and add more liquid if you need to or a bit more flour if the mix is too runny.
• Coconut flour can get clumpy and sifting it before using it helps.
• Because coconut flour is gluten free and so contains no gluten to hold it together, you will need to use binders otherwise baked goods will turn out crumbly. Binders that work are eggs, chia, flax and to a lesser extent apple sauce.
• Coconut flour also combines well with wheat flour and other types of flour to add some coconut flavour to baked goods.

COCONUT AND APPLE SLICE RECIPE

To make this recipe please note that the first part of baking starts off by making a fruit relish to add to your baking mix. After this you will need to wait and cool it down totally before you start baking. You can also make this beforehand and keep it in the fridge ready to use when you need to use it.

RECIPE INGREDIENTS

2 Tablespoons Four Seasons Foods Coconut flour

2 Tablespoons Four Seasons Foods Dessicated coconut

¾ Teaspoon Four Seasons Foods Cinnamon powder

2 Tablespoonfuls honey or other sweetener of your choice

3 eggs, beaten

3 Tablespoons butter

100 ml coconut milk

1 Tablespoon lemon juice

½ a teaspoon baking powder

1 cup finely grated cauliflower

1 large diced apple

DIRECTIONS

In a pan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and saute the cauliflower, diced apple and cinnamon for about 2 minutes to make a quick cauliflower and apple relish.

Take it off the stove and cool it down totally before starting baking.

To start baking combine in a bowl the cooked apple and cauliflower with all the other ingredients and mix into a smooth batter and leave it to sit for about 5 minutes.

Pour the baking mix into a lined baking tray and bake at 220 degrees Celsius for 25 to 30 minutes.

Once it’s done take it off the oven and off the pan and leave it to rest and cool down totally before enjoying.

The cold winter weather is here and brings with it winter ailments such as colds, flu and viruses. A strong immune system comes in handy if we catch these dreaded illnesses. It helps lessen the severity of the symptoms, shorten the lifespan of the illness as well as helps us to recover properly.

This healthy juice is a great and easy way to kick start our day and boost our immune system. The freshly squeezed citrus flavour pairs well with the ginger to make a sweet, yet fiery drink that gives us a healthy dose of much-needed vitamin C. It is easy to make and you can customize it to your taste. It doesn’t need a blender or juicer as the fruit is squeezed by hand and dried ginger powder is used. Ginger powder has an earthy taste and is less spicy than fresh ginger. If you have Four Seasons Foods minced fresh ginger, you can also use that although you might need to use a blender for this option.

������������������������������������ ������������������������������������������������ ������������ ������������������������������������
Ginger root has a long history of being used in traditional as well as in alternative medicine. Ginger is a superfood that contains high amounts of a substance called gingerol, which gives ginger its heat as well as its numerous health benefits. Ginger is high in antioxidants as well as anti-inflammatories. It is said to help in managing blood sugar, prevent heart disease, improve brain function, treat nausea, indigestion as well as help reduce muscle soreness.

������������������ ������������������������ ������������������������������������ ������������������������������������������ ������������������������������������������������ ������������ ������������������������ ������������������������������
You can easily customize this drink to get more immune-boosting benefits with a few additions:
– Turmeric Powder: it has a similar earthy flavour to powdered ginger and pairs well with ginger. It is highly anti-inflammatory.
– Cinnamon Powder: will add in some aromatic sweet flavour. It helps in controlling blood sugar and is a great immune booster.
– Cayenne Pepper: To give these shots a little more kick of heat and it improves circulation and digestion.
– Honey: You can add a bit of honey especially if you incorporate lemons or grapefruit. Honey is great in winter for soothing sore throats as well as providing nutrients.
– Other Citrus Fruit Varieties: You can give the juice extra citrus flavours by adding lemon juice, grapefruit or any other fruits. These will help load up on extra vitamin C as well as other nutrients.

������������������������������������ ������������������������������������ ������������������������������ ������������������������������������
(2 servings)

������������������������������������������������������������������:
2 glasses freshly squeezed orange juice
½ a teaspoon Four Seasons Foods ginger powder

������������������������������������������������������������:
Combine the juice and ginger and stir well. Chill the drink until ready to serve. Just before serving stir the juice and enjoy.