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October 13th, 2014

10/13/2014

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This thanksgiving I decided to bake something unconventional rather than a traditional pie. The verdict? A nutrient dense treat, with simple, minimal, healthy and hypoallergenic ingredients. 

So here it is! Coconut-Lemon Squares! 

Enjoy!

With Gratitude, 

-Gut Instincts

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Ingredients:

  • 1½ Tablespoons chia seeds
  • 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon of walnut pieces
  • 1 Tablespoon of sunflower seeds
  • 1 cup quinoa flour
  • ¼ teaspoon Himalayan salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ cup + 2 Tablespoons shredded unsweetened organic coconut
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon zest
  • 2 Tablespoons coconut oil
  • 2 Tablespoons applesauce
  • ¼ cup raw unpasteurized honey

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 325F. 
  2. Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking pan with coconut oil.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the chia seeds and lemon juice together. Set aside for 15 minutes to allow the seeds to become saturated and bulk up.
  4. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt and shredded coconut. Sprinkle in the lemon zest and combine.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine the coconut oil, applesauce, and honey.
  6. Mix in the chia seeds and walnuts/sunflower seeds
  7. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until combined. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking pan.
  8. Sprinkle 2 Tablespoons coconut on top (I ran out! But it adds such a delicious touch).
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges begin to turn golden brown.
  10. Let stand for 15 minutes and then cut into squares!
  11. EAT! :) 

2 Comments
Alex link
10/13/2014 09:06:09 pm

Looks tasty!!

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Cristin Filipuzzi
10/14/2014 02:59:27 am

Thank you for this amazing recipe! I have such a big sweet tooth and I will not feel bad eating this!

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