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Essential Oils For Not Feeling Well

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Not Feeling Well

Essential Oils For Not Feeling Well

Not Feeling Well is something I try to avoid.  However, I have already been touched with a horrid chest virus, how about you?  We all want to feel healthy!

Above All, be prepared in case you start not feeling well at your house! For Instance, have essential oils handy for helping difficult breathing, sinus pain or ear aches.

In this post, I’ll discuss 3 essential oils extremely helpful when you just don’t feel so well!

1. Eucalyptus.
For Instance, Eucalyptus is great for respiratory problems! It is my lifesaver for this horrid bug I got.  Not only does it smell great, but it’s a natural form of what we know as “Vicks”.

Furthermore, It’s a natural decongestant that aids in the treatment of sinus and respiratory problems. It reduces inflammation and helps open blocked nasal passages.  Similarly, I use it by breathing it deeply into my lungs, directly from the bottle!  I also rub it into my chest to help me breathe better.

2. Lavender.
In Addition, the great benefit to lavender essential oil is that it’s gentle enough to be used around kids (and grandkids) as well.  Also, I know when I don’t feel well, I don’t sleep well.  Therefore, putting a bit of lavender on my pillow or rubbed on my chest helps me relax and sleep better.

3. Breathe™
In Conclusion, doTERRA Breathe™ essential oil is enhanced with powerful respiratory benefits of Cardamom.  doTERRA Breathe™ is a proprietary blend that can be applied topically or diffused at nighttime, allowing for a restful sleep.

I use Breathe and Eucalyptus layered on my chest and sinuses saving me from having to take antibiotics!

**Keep in mind that this website and article are not intended to replace the medical advice of your doctor. Remember that getting enough rest and hydration can certainly aid in boosting your immune system and help to treat your symptoms.

You can buy any of these oils and more on my online site Life Essentially!

 

Raised Glazed Donuts

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Raised Glazed Donuts Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free

Well some things in life take a bit of time if you want them to taste really good.  These Raised Glazed Donuts are very light in texture.  Not like a cake donut.  So if you are craving a homemade gluten-free and dairy-free light yeast donut, this is the one you want to make!  I absolutely love Glazed Donuts!  Donuts are one of the pastries I crave since I have gone gluten and dairy free.  But crave no more!!  These yummy soft and light donuts will hit your spot!

These raised donuts are made with almond milk but you could use coconut milk as a substitute.  I prefer the milder flavor of almond milk.   Plus using Almond milk cuts a few calories and lets face it…these donuts are not calorie free!  So being able to limit the calories without affecting the taste is important.  Coconut milk is too strong of a flavor for me in some baked items and this donut is one of them.

I also prefer King Arthur All Purpose Gluten Free flour but Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 works well also. I have not tried this recipe without eggs so I cannot say how a egg substitute would work.  Any Instant yeast is ok but I prefer Red Star.

These Glazed Donuts would be perfect to accompany a holiday breakfast!  I love to eat them just right after they are glazed!!  You won’t feel deprived anymore!   So check the recipe below the photos, it really isn’t that complicated.   The photos below show the process of making these mouth watering donuts!   Enjoy.

Raised Glazed Donuts

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Yeast Raised Glazed Donuts Gluten & Dairy Free

Donuts that are yeast raised and light in texture
Prep Time2 hours
Cook Time2 minutes
Cuisine: Dessert
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 601kcal

Equipment

  • Large kettle

Ingredients

For the Donuts

  • 3 Cups Gluten Free All Purpose Flour King Arthur Flour Measure for Measure or Bob's Red Mill 1:1 Baking Flour
  • 1 pkt Instant Yeast Quick Rising Yeast, or Bread-maker Yeast
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar organic
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
  • 1 cup plant milk Almond or Coconut Milk
  • 2 eggs organic large
  • 2 Cups avocado oil for frying

For the Glaze

  • 1 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar Confectioners Sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Pure
  • 1 Tbsp plant milk Almond or Coconut

Instructions

  • In a large bowl combine your GF flour, instant yeast, baking powder, cream of tartar, salt, and sugar.
    In another bowl or measuring cup, combine melted coconut oil, beaten eggs and almond or coconut milk. Whisk until well mixed.
    Add the egg mixture into the dry flour mix. Mix with a wooden spoon or a silicone spatula till the flour is well combined and there is no dry spot. Then using clean and well-floured hands, bring everything together into a sticky dough.
    Cover and keep the dough in a warm, dry spot for two hours. I like keeping mine inside my oven.
    After two hours, the dough will be double in size. Transfer it into the fridge to chill for at least 4 hours to overnight. The chilling make the dough firmer and easier to handle. Do not skip this step.
    Once the dough is chilled, roll it out between 2 parchment papers, into a ½ inch disk.
    Use a cookie cutter to cut out donuts shapes. Gather the scrapes and re-roll the dough and cut more donut shapes.
    Arrange the donuts and the donut holes in a parchment lined baking sheet. Cover and let it rise for another hour. This will ensure light and airy donuts.
    While the donuts are getting their final proofing, make the glaze - Combine confectioners’ sugar, vanilla and milk in a bowl. Whisk it well into a smooth glaze. 
    Add a teaspoon of milk, if the glaze is too thick or add a tablespoon of powdered sugar, if the glaze is too thin.
    In a large sauce pan, heat 2 cups of oil. Insert a candy thermometer and let the oil come up to 375 F.
    Gently slide a couple of the donuts into the hot oil. Leave it undisturbed for a minute or so. 
    When it rises to the top, flip it and let the other side fry for another minute, till it is rich golden brown in color.
    Remove from the oil and let it rest on a paper towel lined baking sheet.
    Dip the warm donut in the glaze and let it cool on a wire rack. 
    Repeat with the remaining donuts and the donut holes.
    Notes
    Store the leftover in the fridge, an airtight container. 




Nutrition

Calories: 601kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 184mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 219IU | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 2mg

Christmas Dreams KitchenAid Mixer Giveaway

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Christmas Dreams KitchenAid Mixer Giveaway

KitchenAid Mixer Giveaway

For Christmas this year, a group of bloggers have decided to join forces and give away a KitchenAid Mixer to one lucky reader! There is nothing easier and better than having one at your disposal to whip up the best cookies, cakes and other yummies for your family or friends! I just love my KitchenAid, It makes baking so much easier, especially when I have such arthritic hands. Holding a hand held mixer just hurts my hands and arms.

This Giveaway is a Blogger Sponsored Event which means the bloggers, who you will find on the Rafflecopter for your entry options to win, have donated money to help pay for the KitchenAid Stand Mixer! One lucky reader will have the choice of claiming either $200 PayPal Cash OR claiming the Mixer shipped to their home.  The prize is the winner’s choice.

We are Snow-birding again this winter spending our time in the Florida Keys!  It is so nice and warm here.  I will miss doing holiday cooking this year.   But we will be flying back to Alaska to spend the holidays with my son and family.   My daughter in law has a KitchenAid so I know the baking she will be doing will be easier using her KitchenAid!

When do you usually start your holiday cooking? What are you doing this year for Christmas? Are you baking? Are you traveling? I hope you have a wonderful holiday season no matter what you do.

KitchenAid Mixer Giveaway Details:

Prize:   $200 PayPal Cash OR KitchenAid Mixer

Exact model and color will depend on availability.

The giveaway will be open worldwide. Winner outside of the United States will receive $200 via Paypal.

Giveaway begins Friday, November 29, 2019 at 12:01am ET and ends on December 13, 2019 at 11:59pm ET.

Enter on the Rafflecopter below:

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Eggnog Cupcakes with Coconut Cream Frosting

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Eggnog Cupcakes with Coconut Cream Frosting

Have you noticed Eggnog in your local market yet?  It’s that time of year.  I thought it would be fun to have a holiday recipe for Eggnog Cupcakes!  Of course these are dairy and gluten free even though we use eggs!   The creamy frosting is made from coconut cream and is so Devine.  The cupcakes are make with coconut flour…so I guess they are also paleo!

Eggnog historically is also known as milk punch or egg milk punch.  It is a rich, chilled, sweetened, dairy-based beverage. It is traditionally made with milk, cream, sugar, whipped egg whites, and egg yolks.   But our recipe contains NO Dairy!  Remember eggs are not dairy.  Dairy products come from cows.  So you can indulge yourself and enjoy this dairy free, gluten free recipe.  It is NOT a vegan recipe.

I love the flavor of Eggnog with nutmeg being the prime spice. Nutmeg is made from the seeds of Myristica fragrans, a tropical evergreen tree native to Indonesia. It can be found in whole-seed form or as a ground spice.  I love to have the whole seed and grate it as I use it.  The aroma and fresh flavor is unsurpassed when used this way.

Nutmeg is used in other recipes such as curries, mulled wine and chai tea. Although it’s more commonly used for its flavor it does offer health benefits. Nutmeg contains antioxidants which neutralize free radicals, preventing cellular damage. Nutmeg is rich in antioxidants, including phenolic compounds, essential oils, and plant pigments, all of which help prevent cellular damage and may protect against chronic diseases. 1,  2  

So go ahead and add some spice to your life…it’s truly healthy!

Below are photos of putting this recipe together starting with the ingredients.   After the photos you will find the recipe.  Enjoy!

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Eggnog Cupcakes made with no dairy or gluten.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 325kcal

Equipment

  • Electric beater or mixer

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes

  • 1/2 Cup Flour Coconut Flour
  • 1/4 Cup Flour Tapioca Flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp Nutmeg ground
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon ground
  • 1/4 tsp Allspice ground
  • 1/2 Cup Cream Coconut Cream
  • 1/4 Cup Coconut Oil softened
  • 1/2 Cup Maple Syrup
  • 4 large eggs organic
  • 1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract

For the Frosting

  • 1/2 Cup Coconut Cream Chilled
  • 3 Tbsp Maple Syrup
  • 1 tsp Tapioca Starch
  • 1 tsp Nutmeg ground
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon ground

Instructions

For the Cupcakes

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F and line a cupcake pan with silicone or paper liner. (Also place a glass or metal bowl in the freezer to be used for the Frosting)
    Shift together the coconut flour, tapioca flour, baking soda, ground nutmeg, cinnamon and allspice. Keep aside.
    Cream together the coconut cream, coconut oil and the maple syrup with an electric beater, until slightly fluffy.Add the eggs, vanilla and apple cider vinegar and beat until creamy.
    Gradually add the coconut flour mix and gently fold it in.
    Divide the batter evenly into the cupcake pans, filling each cup about ¾ its size.
    Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.Let it cool completely before frosting.


For the Frosting

  • Take out of the freezer the mixing bowl.
    Add the chilled coconut cream, maple syrup, tapioca flour, nutmeg and the cinnamon in the above chilled glass or metal bowl.
    Beat it on high for 45 seconds to a minute, or until the frosting is fluffy.
    Pipe or spread the frosting, with a butter knife, on the cooled eggnog cupcakes
    Dust with a sprinkle of fresh nutmeg and serve immediately. 
    Notes
    Use coconut cream and NOT coconut milk in the frosting. 
    The tapioca flour acts as a stabilizer for the coconut cream.
    In a cool room, this frosting can last up to 4 hours without melting. But do not add more coconut cream than recommended. It will make the frosting taste gritty.
    Store the leftover in the refrigerator.


Nutrition

Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 217mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 153IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg

Essential Oils for Arthritis

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Essential Oils for Arthritis

Essential Oils For Arthritis

Fall is the time of the year I start feeling my arthritic pain.  Cooler it gets the achier I get. If you have osteoarthritis like I do, you know how frustrating it can be when the pain keeps you from completing normal activities.  I can hardly wait to get to Florida next month!  The heat just melts into my body and my joints just loosen up and I just feel healthier!

But if you can’t get to Florida or some other place warm for the winter or colder season, try some natural remedies at home like Essential Oils for Arthritis. 

Rosemary

Rosemary is a soothing oil with a light floral scent that can also be used for arthritis. This is one of the top essential oils to be used for promoting better circulation. It also has anti-inflammatory benefits, so the inflammation and dwelling in your joints can be remedied with some Rosemary Essential Oil. It also has anti-pain properties, which is another great reason to use it for arthritis. For arthritis, use the rosemary oil with a carrier oil like jojoba oil, then rub it directly onto your joints.  Plus just the scent of Rosemary Essential Oil can relax you all over!   I’ve already written about how Frankincense can help with joint pain and inflammatory issues.  

Peppermint

Peppermint is an essential oil that can work for so many problems.  Peppermint oil may reduce body pain and inflammation. Peppermint oil, like rosemary oil, has anti-inflammatory properties. You might not be able to cure your arthritis, but you can bet this oil may work wonders on your pain.  You also want to use it with a carrier oil before applying to the painful joints you have. Coconut oil is a great carrier oil to use with peppermint oil.

 

Chocolate Truffle Cake

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Chocolate Truffle Cake

Ok I’ve said it before, I LOVE Chocolate!  I’m happy to share this recipe with you for Chocolate Truffle Cake!  It is Paleo, Gluten Free and Dairy Free!  Here we are serving it with strawberries but you could also drizzle your favorite chocolate syrup over it along with strawberries…..mmmm.

This cake is made with Almond Flour.  Almond Flour has a slightly sweet light almond flavor.  I love it!  It also gives extra moistness to the cake.  Almond flour also provides more health benefits than traditional wheat flour, such as reducing “bad” LDL cholesterol and insulin resistance!  Plus Almond Flour is low in carbs.  If you love baking with almond flour, try this recipe for Chocolate Chip Scones.

Photos below show how this cake was put together.  Recipe follows the photos.  Enjoy!

Chocolate Truffle Cake

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Paleo, Dairy Free, Gluten Free Chocolate Truffle Cake
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 218kcal

Equipment

  • 6 inch torte or cake pan
  • Electric mixer

Ingredients

  • 1/4 Cup Almond Flour Blanched
  • 1/4 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa extra for dusting cake pan
  • 1/4 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/2 Cup Maple Syrup
  • 1/4 Cup Coconut Oil Softened
  • 2 Large Eggs organic
  • 1/4 tsp Cream of Tartar
  • 1/4 Cup Almond Milk
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350
    Grease a 6 inch cake pan with coconut oil and dust cocoa powder all around it to make it nonstick.
    Shift together the almond powder, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Keep aside.
    In a larger bowl, cream together the softened coconut oil along with maple syrup for a minutes.
    Add the eggs and the cream of tartar. Beat for another 2 to 3 minutes.
    Add the almond milk and the vanilla extract and beat for a minute to incorporate.
    Add the shifted almond flour-cocoa powder mix and gently fold it in.
    Pour the batter in the prepared cake pan. Tap to release any air bubble.
    Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted in the middle comes out with a few moist crumbs.
    Let it chill in the fridge for couple of hour before serving. Store the leftovers in the fridge.


Nutrition

Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 183mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 102IU | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1mg

5 Health Benefits of Frankincense

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There5 Health Benefits of Frankincense

Health Benefits of Frankincense Oil have been around for many years.  From biblical times it was highly prized and given as gifts.  Frankincense is the King of essential oils!

Today, Frankincense is used in making salves, for soothing skin and in making perfume! In other words, the magic that Frankincense emits makes you feel so good all over. 

Health Benefits of Frankincense

1. Improves Inflammation:

Overall, Frankincense helps reduce joint inflammation caused by osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.  1.Therefore, you want to apply Frankincense directly to the skin.  However, make sure you use a carrier oil when you apply it to your skin.  

2. Calms Abdominal Function

Additionally, Aromatherapy is helpful for your gut. 2,  3,

For Instance, WEbMD shares that “Indian Frankincense is used for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, joint pain, bursitis, and tendonitis. Furthermore, it can also be used for ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease and abdominal pain.” 4 

Health Benefits of Frankincense

3. Helps Respiratory Function

“Traditional Medicine” uses Frankincense to treat bronchitis and asthma. As a result, it stops your bronchial muscles from constricting during asthma.  5,   6

4. Frankincense Reduces Specific Cancers

This essential oil helps cancer cells from spreading!  Similarly, Isn’t that wonderful news?  Furthermore, Test-tube studies suggest that it even fights many different kinds cancers. 7,   8,   9   

Web Md shares that there is early evidence suggesting Indian Frankincense benefit people with brain tumors. For instance, in one study, participants taking 4200 mg of Indian frankincense daily, reduced their tumor size.

5.  Diminishes Stress

Feeling Stressed?  In Addition, Aromatherapy helps to diminish negative feelings!

So In conclusion, are you feeling like the pressures of life are weighing you down?  Just apply Frankincense to the bottom of your feet and feel your stress evaporate.

 

Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls

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Gluten & Dairy Free Cinnamon Rolls

I love cinnamon rolls and they have been one of the hardest gluten free products for me to give up!  Until now…I am sharing a moist, cinnamony, gooey recipe for Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls!  They don’t rise like normal bread and rolls but they are very tasty and will quench your desire for a gooey cinnamon roll.

This recipe uses eggs…so they are not vegan.  But yes this recipe is dairy free as well as gluten free.  We also use coconut sugar for this recipe and coconut milk, although almond milk could be used in place of the coconut milk.  I’m sure a non gmo organic cane sugar could be used in place of the coconut sugar.

Did you know there are quite a few health benefits of using coconut sugar?  One huge benefit is its ability to manage diabetes! It also boosts the immune system, strengthen bones and aids in weight loss efforts. It can also help improve your mood.  Coconut sugar is rich in dietary fiber and can provide over 60% of fiber that your body needs on a daily basis.  Coconut sugar also has a low glycemic index as compared to regular table sugar. It also contains trace amounts vitamin C and other vitamins, as well as minerals like iron, potassium, sodium and zinc.  Consider replacing your table sugar with coconut sugar.

I have photos below of the basic steps in putting these gluten free rolls together starting with the ingredients.  You will find the recipe at the bottom of the the photos.  Enjoy!

Gluten & Dairy Free Cinnamon Rolls

Gluten & Dairy Free Cinnamon Roll

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Ultimate Cinnamon Rolls made with no gluten or dairy
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time20 minutes
Servings: 12 Rolls
Calories: 235kcal

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 2 cups Gluten Free All Purpose Flour Bob Red Mill’s 1:1 GF Baking Flour
    More for rolling out.
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 Cup Sugar Coconut Sugar
  • 1/4 Cup Coconut Oil slightly softened, not melted
  • 1/2 Cup Milk Almond or Coconut
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract

For the Filling

  • 3/4 Cup Sugar Coconut Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 Tbsp Milk Almond or Coconut

For the Glaze

  • 1 Cup Sugar Powdered or Confectioner's Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 Tbsp Milk Almond or Coconut

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
    Line a baking sheet with parchment.
    In a large bowl shift together flour, baking powder, salt, and coconut sugar.Add softened coconut oil and using your fingers or a fork, incorporate the coconut oil into the flour mix till the flour is crumbly
    Make a well in the middle of the flour mixture and add in the almond milk, eggs and the vanilla extract.
    Mix with a spatula until the dough comes together. Then using your hand knead it into a smooth dough.
    If the dough is too sticky, add a tablespoon of flour, each time till it all comes together.
    Place dough onto a piece of light floured parchment paper. Sprinkle top of dough with a little more flour.
    Place another piece of parchment paper over dough and roll it into a rough 10 x 12 inch rectangle. 
    In a small bowl mix together the meted coconut oil, coconut sugar and cinnamon and mix well.
    Remove top layer of parchment paper and sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture evenly on top of dough.
    Using the parchment paper as a guide, roll the dough into a tight log.
    Chill it in the fridge for 15 minutes.
    Slice the log into 1 inch wide pieces. Place each roll onto prepared baking sheet.
    Bake for 20 minutes.
    Let it cool slightly on a wire rack.
    While the cinnamon rolls are cooking, combine together the powdered sugar, almond milk and vanilla extract. Whisk it into thick glaze.
    Drizzle or spread the glaze on the slightly cool (yet warm) cinnamon rolls and enjoy immediately.
    Notes
    Store the leftover in an airtight container. Microwave for 20 to 30 seconds before eating.





Nutrition

Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 139mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 51IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg

6 Ways to Use Clove Essential Oil

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6 Uses for Clove Essential Oil

I begin to use Clove Essential Oil in the fall.  Did you know that Clove gets its name from the Latin word clavus, meaning “nail.” This is a fitting name as, the buds of clove resemble small tacks or nails.

Clove spices

  1.  For Instance, Clove oil can be useful for dental hygiene.  Clove has been used in candies, gum, and dental preparations because of its ability to cleanse the mouth and help freshen breath.  As a result, you can place a single drop in two ounces of water and gargle for a soothing effect.
  2. Emotional balance is of the utmost importance in maintaining a healthy body. Recent findings in a peer-reviewed scientific journal demonstrate that eugenol, the chief component of Clove oil, assists the body in maintaining normal gastrointestinal motility even during times of stress.*                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Authors theorize that eugenol acts on stress-responsive regions of the brain and promotes balanced levels of stress-response hormones. As a result, eugenol helps keep the gastrointestinal tract functioning properly.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              3. Because of its warm, spicy characteristics, Clove makes the perfect addition to your favorite holiday recipes. This essential oil pumpkin pie recipe harnesses the delicious, spicy flavor of Clove.

Pumpkin Clove pie

4. In addition to cooking, Clove is great for making your own body products!  This skin exfoliating scrub can be made at home by combining the fall scents of Cassia, Ginger, and Clove essential oil.  Because of the aromas, you’ll love this festive fall sugar scrub that smells like a crisp autumn day.

5. Because adding Clove to your daily supplement regimen helps to promote wellness,  consider adding two or three drops of oil to a doTERRA Veggie Capsule and take it internally.

Check my online site to get your essential oils at Life Essentially.

6.  You can use Clove in a diffuser, and as a result, you will have a wonderful fragrance in your room all day.  Or, you could just make this sweet delicious gingerbread cookie recipe. These gingerbread cookies are gluten- free, sugar-free, vegan and they taste great!

Spice cookies

 

*Source:

Clove’s Eugenol Helps Maintain Normal Gastrointestinal Motility
Garabadu D, Shah A, Singh S, Krishnamurthy S. Protective effect of eugenol against restraint stress-induced gastrointestinal dysfunction: Potential use in irritable bowel syndrome. Pharm Biol. 2015;53(7):968-974.

Flourless Mexican Dark Chocolate Cookies

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Flourless Mexican Dark Chocolate Cookies

I love Chocolate Cookies, how about you?  These Flourless Mexican Dark Chocolate Cookies are gluten free and dairy free. Using cocoa powder makes these cookies so dark colored.  For flavor you can use dark chocolate chips but I use the semi-sweet dairy free chocolate chips from Enjoy Life. They are my go to for baking needs. Enjoy life also has chocolate chips – all dairy free – in chunk sizes and dark morsels too!

You could make this recipe vegan by replacing the egg with a non dairy binder such as Bob’s Red Mill dairy free gluten free Egg Replacer or any other egg replacer on the market.

This recipe uses minced pecans but walnuts or peanuts would work just as well in this recipe.  The nut butter is almond if you are wanting to try something other than peanut butter.   This recipe also uses a bit of heat with cayenne pepper.  But if you can’t take the heat, just leave it out.  It will still be so yummy.

Cookies are a year round goodie in my household.   But this chocolate cookie recipe will make a wonderful fall cookie or take them for holiday cookie exchanges.

Pictures below show the ingredients used and steps taken to make these yummy chocolate cookies.  It’s so easy because everything is mixed in a food processor!   The recipe follows at the end of the photos.  Enjoy!

Flourless Mexican Dark Chocolate Cookies

Flourless Mexican Dark Chocolate Cookies

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Chocoholic cookie dream
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Servings: 18 Cookies
Calories: 145kcal
Author: Colleen Fowler

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 3/4 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 Cup Almond Butter
  • 1/2 Cup Maple Syrup or Honey
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 Cup Chocolate Chips Dairy Free
  • 1/4 Cup Pecans Finely Chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F
    Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or silicone liner.
    In a food processor bowl, combine the cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and cayenne pepper and pulse it for 5 seconds to get everything mixed in.
    Now add the almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla and an egg, and pulse it till it forms into a sticky dough.
    Dump the dough in to a large mixing bowl and add the mini chocolate chips and chopped pecans and gently fold it in.
    Using a 2 tablespoon measure, scoop the cookie dough into the prepared cookie sheet.
    Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. 
    Let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes and then finish cooling it on a wire rackServe immediately and store the leftover in an air thigh container.

Notes

The cookies will still be soft to the touch, when they come out of the oven. They will continue to cook as it cools. Do not over bake as they will become rock hard once cooled.The cayenne pepper doesn’t not make the cookie ‘spicy’. It give a hint to warmth to the cookies and a subtle underlying zing that makes the cookies even more delicious. If you are a fan of cayenne pepper, you might skip adding it.

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 33IU | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1mg