Thursday, June 21, 2012

Flax Muffin

I have found a recipe that is so versatile, quick and delicious.
This isn't anything new. If you do an internet search for One Minute Low Carb Flax Muffin multiple options come up.

The basic recipe is:
1 teaspoon coconut oil or melted pastured butter (Good Fat!)
1 egg (mmm Protein)
1/4 cup ground flax meal* (Omega 3's! Fiber, Low Carbs, Grain Free)
1 teaspoon baking powder (grain free courtesy of The Spunky Coconut)

 Choose a coffee cup for a muffin like shape, or a bowl for a bun.

Put melted coconut oil and incorporate in the egg. Add flax meal, baking powder and options of your choice. Microwave 1 minute. Upend mug or bowl

After that basic recipe you can add a multitude of delicious things turning it into a savory or sweet option.
Some of my favorites are below:

1 teaspoon Saigon Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg

3 Tablespoons Shredded Cheese
1 Jalapeno slice diced

1 Tablespoon Orange Zest
1 Teaspoon sweetener of choice

 Blueberries

1 Tablespoon Cocoa Powder
1 teaspoon sweetener of choice (If using liquid Stevia about three drops.)

1/4 banana smashed
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg
1 Tablespoon chopped Pecans

 Anything else you can imagine.

The variation we had tonight was delicious.
Added to the basic recipe was

2 Tablespoons Shredded Parmesan Cheese
1/8 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
shake of Black Pepper

Cooked it a bowl and cut it in half to make a "bun" for our Philly Cheese steak.
1 bag of frozen mix pepper onion blend in skillet
3 Tablespoons pastured butter
1 package of nitrate free, roast beef laid on top
Several slices of Mozzarella cheese
Shake of Oregano over the top

 * Flax is not part of the SCD diet. 2 Tablespoons Coconut Flour and 2 Tablespoons Almond Meal can be substituted. I haven't tried this yet but I intend to.

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