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Chocolate Chip Oat Muffins Gluten Free Dairy Free

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My DIL is passing along this recipe she has used for Chocolate Chip Oat Muffins.   Pretty healthy ingredients and a dairy free as well as gluten free recipe!  I love oats and chocolate chips so why not try them in muffins?  Great school snacks for the school lunch box and those who need allergy free recipes!

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Chocolate Chip Oat Muffins Gluten & Dairy Free

What is your favorite muffin recipe that is dairy free and gluten free?  Let me know in the comments!

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I love oats and chocolate chips so why not try them in muffins?  Great school snacks for the school lunch box and those who need allergy free recipes!   
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Muffin
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 241kcal
Author: My Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Life

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup coconut oil melted
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose baking flour
  • 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup applesauce
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup dairy-free chocolate chips we use Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • Beat brown sugar and coconut oil together in a bowl, add egg and beat until creamy.
  • Whisk flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl.
  • Stir ½ the flour mixture into the coconut oil mixture.
  • Stir applesauce into coconut mixture, mix well.
  • Stir remaining ½ of the flour mixture into coconut oil mixture until just combined
  • Add oats and chocolate chips.
  • Pour muffin batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and the tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 25 minutes.

Notes

Nutritional values are based on one muffin

Nutrition

Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg

Thanks again to my daughter in law for sharing this recipe with us!  Becky cooks dairy-free for her son. 

 

Mental Health Options Grow with Smartphone Apps

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Mental Health Treatment Options Grow with Smartphone Apps

Mental Health Treatment Options Grow with Smartphone Apps

Researchers from the University of Michigan have developed an app that brings new hope to mental health patients seeking treatment options. The PRIORI app relies on a smartphone to work and monitors the behavior of a patient. It is capable of analyzing the voice and compiling the data to help people take control of their illness.

Listening and Understanding

The app was created to help predict mood swings for people with BIPOLAR DISORDERS. By listening to the voice of the person with the illness and understanding the differences that can occur, the app is capable of predicting mania and depression. Early testing showed positive results, and patients were willing to use the smartphones without problems. Researchers hope this will lead to better treatments for all mental health patients.

Future Uses

Researchers hope that eventually the data from the app will automatically be sent to friends, family or medical professionals who have permission to receive it. They would receive advance notice of a person becoming manic or depressed and would be able to take action before problems become worse. This is a powerful tool, but researchers promise that privacy is being preserved, and data will not be shared with anyone who does not have the right to see it. Although one side of the conversation is being recorded, it is compliant with the law, according to the University of Michigan.

What You Say Matters

The study reveals that what a person with bipolar disorder says matters, and how they say it is also important. By analyzing the speech, the app is capable of detecting future problems, and it is directly linked to mood swings. Researchers are continuing the project, so there is still time to sign up. More participants will allow them to expand the data pool and continue to search for patterns.

Lana Bandoim is a freelance writer and editor. Her work has been published on websites ranging from Yahoo! News to Technorati.

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We thought it would be nice to have a Post Holiday $200 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway and say thank you for being part of My Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Community!    Here is to a fantastic NEW YEAR!

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Rhubarb-Raspberry Crisp Recipe

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Rhubarb is great juiced or cooked in sauces or pie filling.  I have used it with blueberries or strawberries and it is a fabulous cobbler.   Here is my DIL’s recipe for Rhubarb Raspberry Crisp.  We enjoy it Luna & Larry’s Vegan ice cream.

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Rhubarb Raspberry Crisp

We freeze a lot of our fruit for winner jam and cobblers.   Here in Alaska, Rhubarb seems to grow like a weed and so do raspberries.  So we have an abundance to pick and store.  My Rhubarb I have babied everyplace I have lived since the original cutting came from my parents homestead in North Dakota.    Each new location from Oregon, California, Montana and now Alaska I have dug a cutting, for and, from each home and it has thrived.   Now my DIL has two cuttings of the plant and she’s already putting up Rhubarb from a 2nd year growth.

Rhubarb is great juiced or cooked in sauces or pie filling.  I have used it with blueberries or strawberries and it is a fabulous cobbler.   Here is my DIL's recipe for Rhubarb Raspberry Crisp.  We enjoy it Luna & Larry's Vegan ice cream.
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Rhubarb is great juiced or cooked in sauces or pie filling.  I have used it with blueberries or strawberries and it is a fabulous cobbler.   Here is my DIL's recipe for Rhubarb Raspberry Crisp.  We enjoy it Luna & Larry's Vegan ice cream.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Fruit Crisp
Servings: 8
Calories: 410kcal
Author: My Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Life

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 Tbsp instant tapioca
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 4 cups rhubarb cut into ½ inch pieces
  • 1 cup raspberries
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup gluten free flour
  • 1 cup quick cooking oats
  • ½ cup coconut oil melted

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, combine sugar, tapioca, cornstarch and salt.
  • Place rhubarb and raspberries into bowl making sure to completely coat them with dry ingredients.
  • Pour into baking pan.
  • In a medium bowl, melt the coconut oil
  • Mix in brown sugar, flour and oats.
  • Spread on top of the fruit mixture.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until rhubarb is tender.

Notes

Nutritional values are based on one serving

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 47mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 8.8mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 1.2mg

My DIL is a fabulous cook and shares many of her recipes. This recipe of hers is provided by Becky Fowler who cooks dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free for her son. Becky has 2 small children and loves to sew and crochet in her spare time and can be found at Sew Need It. You can request specific items you would like sewn or crocheted for yourself, friends or family gifts!

Breville Juicer Giveaway

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I have been doing lots of research on juicers since I want to begin juicing this year.  I just don’t eat enough vegetables, especially green leafy ones during the winter.  So I think drinking them will be a huge benefit to my body!  I was looking for a juicer that didn’t break the bank and yet was very very good with leafy greens.

Are you wondering what a masticating juicer is?

There are two main types of juicers, centrifugal juicers and slow (or masticating) juicers.

Centrifugal juicers work by shredding the fruits and vegetables and spin at high speed to separate the pulp and juice.

Slow or masticating juicers crush and grind the fruits and vegetables to extract the juice, then filter out the pulp. They’re called slow juicers because they don’t spin rapidly, but they still only takes minutes to produce juice! Slow juicers produce drier pulp than centrifugal juicers, and extract more juice from leafy greens like kale.  A slow juicer tends to be less frothy.  And we are giving away one Breville BJS600XL Fountain Crush Masticating Slow Juicer!  You can read more about the Breville BJS600XL Fountain Crush Masticating Slow Juicer  HERE.  This Breville Juicer retails for $599!

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Diet Changes Boost Weight Loss

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Winter Diet Changes Can Boost Weight Loss

Winter Diet Changes Can Boost Weight Loss

The freezing flurries outside make you want to reach for the comfort foods and convenient high-calorie snacks. However, winter is the perfect time to continue your weight loss battle, and simple diet changes can help you keep shedding pounds.

Don’t Neglect Your Fruits and Vegetables

Instead of chicken noodle soup, opt for the vegetarian version without the noodles and save those calories. You may have to adjust your shopping to include more winter vegetables and fruits, but you should never neglect them. You can add winter squash, beets, parsnips and other healthy veggies to keep you full.   Now is also the time to pull out that Juicer or Blender.   Substitute a meal with a powerhouse of fruits and veggies in a nutritious drink!

Adjust Your Comfort Foods

The bowl of mashed potatoes or platter of warm spaghetti can seem like the perfect comfort foods during a cold winter night, but you do not have to give in to temptation. You can make adjustments like using mashed cauliflower instead of potatoes or switching to quinoa instead of pasta. Quinoa is a powerhouse of protein.  You should look for hidden sources of calories such as whole milk or creamy butter to cut out.   Now would be a good time to think of cutting sugar also.

Work Off the Extra Calories

The enormous plates of cookies, cakes and other sweets that were had during the holidays can make you think why even start to think of weight loss?  But in reality if you want to lose some of that weight you gained, you are going to have to work off those calories. You should adjust your menu cutting out carbohydrates where you can and add more exercise. You can try to add simple exercise routines throughout the week by walking more or working out while watching TV.     Then thank yourself because you will feel so much better!

Lana Bandoim is a freelance writer and editor. Her work has been published on websites ranging from Yahoo! News to Technorati.

Autism and the GAPS Diet

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Using the Gut and Psychology Syndrome Diet (GAPS) for Autism

Autism and the GAPS Diet

The link between nutrition and autism remains controversial, but this has not stopped families from trying new diets. The GAPS (Gut and Psychology Syndrome) Diet is one of the popular choices. Many people with autism suffer from gastrointestinal problems, so diet adjustments can often help.

Understanding GAPS

Created by Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride, GAPS focuses on fixing the gut flora to create a good balance of bacteria. She believes the digestive tract is the key to fighting disease and eliminating symptoms of health problems. Autism is one of the conditions she claims can be helped by the GAPS diet. Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride is a controversial figure, and some scientists question her research, but this has not affected the popularity of GAPS.

The GAPS Introduction Diet

Families and individuals with autism who embark on the GAPS journey begin with the introduction diet which eliminates most food. Probiotics and filtered water are required, and the diet only allows broths, soups, ginger teas, stews and boiled meats along with boiled vegetables. Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride claims the introduction diet helps heal the gut and prepares it for the full GAPS approach.

The Full GAPS Diet

After the introduction diet, the full GAPS plan is introduced. The number of allowed foods increases slowly, so you can begin to eat raw fruits, vegetables, nuts, juices, eggs and other items. However, the full GAPS diet still avoids processed foods, most grains and starches. Sugars are another forbidden item.

GAPS and Autism

Some people with autism have stated they felt better on the GAPS diet, but it is important to keep in mind this is not based on a scientific study. In addition, there are cases of no relief being documented from diet changes. If you are planning to try the GAPS diet, then keep in mind that researchers have not tested the claims.

Lana Bandoim is a freelance writer and editor. Her work has been published on websites ranging from Yahoo! News to Technorati.

Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup

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Are you craving some vegetables?  Here’s an easy and healthy dinner recipe for you with lots of veggies and vegetable protein, Minestrone Soup!   And the best part is that it is a Slow Cooker Recipe to be used in a Crock-Pot!   Another great meal to put together in the morning and forget it!   It’s ready in the evening when you are.   Just add a nice loaf of gluten free bread and enjoy.

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Minestrone Soup

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Another great meal to put together in the morning and forget it!  
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Soup
Servings: 4
Calories: 220kcal
Author: My Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Life

Ingredients

  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 2 large onions chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 small zucchini cubed
  • 1 handful fresh kale chopped
  • 1 can chickpeas or white kidney beans, drained
  • 1 Tbsp parsley
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 28 oz can crushed Italian tomatoes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Cover.
  • Cook on low 6-8 hours, or until vegetables are tender.

Notes

Nutritional values are based on one serving

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1659mg | Potassium: 1091mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 6805IU | Vitamin C: 44.7mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 4.8mg

My DIL is a fabulous cook and shares many of her recipes. This recipe of hers is provided by Becky Fowler who cooks dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free for her son. Becky has 2 small children and loves to sew and crochet in her spare time and can be found at Sew Need It. You can request specific items you would like sewn or crocheted for yourself, friends or family gifts!

$25 Starbucks or Cash Giveaway

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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Recipe

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This delicious Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken is super easy to make and is great over a bowl of rice. Double the recipe to feed a large crowd.

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Slow Cooker BBQ ChickenCuisine: Chicken This is the time of the year I love cooking everything in my crock-pot. I just toss everything into my Crock-Pot in the morning and forget it!   Dinner will be done by 5PM.  This Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken recipe is one of my very favorites!

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

This delicious Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken is super easy to make and is great over a bowl of rice. Double the recipe to feed a large crowd.
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This delicious Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken is super easy to make and is great over a bowl of rice. Double the recipe to feed a large crowd.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chicken
Servings: 6
Calories: 435kcal
Author: My Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Life

Ingredients

  • 12 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup vinegar
  • 5 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 Tbsp ground pepper
  • ½ Tbsp mustard seeds
  • ½ Tbsp onion powder
  • ½ Tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 Tbsp chopped garlic
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Liquid smoke or smoked salt to taste
  • Seasoned salt

Instructions

  • Mix all together in slow cooker, cook on low 6-8 hours.
  • Serve over rice

Notes

Nutritional values are based on one serving

Nutrition

Calories: 435kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 214mg | Sodium: 688mg | Potassium: 897mg | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 465IU | Vitamin C: 6.8mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2.7mg

 My DIL is a fabulous cook and shares many of her recipes.  This recipe of hers is provided by Becky Fowler who cooks dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free for her son. Becky has 2 small children and loves to sew and crochet in her spare time and can be found at Sew Need It.   You can request specific items you would like sewn or crocheted for yourself, friends or family gifts!