The Happy Belly Bakery

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76026944818126935652011-04-21T15:34:24.313-05:00The Happy Belly BakeryTasty treats for sensitive bodiesLynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932228002267520123noreply@blogger.comBlogger211100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602694481812693565.post-34499175904712273282008-10-27T20:15:00.000-05:002008-10-27T20:15:37.646-05:00Autumn Squash Muffins

Dry ingredients:1 cup oat flour1/2 cup quinoa flour1/4 cup rice flour3 tablespoons ground flax seed2 tablespoons tapioca flour2 teaspoons cinnamon1 teaspoon ground ginger1 teaspoon nutmeg1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon saltWet ingredients:1 cup cooked butternut squash, mashed3/4 cup soy milk (or other milk)1/2 cup canola oil1/4 cup agave

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932228002267520123noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602694481812693565.post-40064179242287579862008-10-14T19:00:00.000-05:002008-10-14T19:01:02.418-05:00Oat-Free Banana Muffins, Version Two

(This one was a textural triumph. No crumbling! And yummy besides!)Combine the following dry ingredients:1 cup rice flour1/2 cup millet flour1/2 cup quinoa flour2 tablespoons tapioca flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons flax, ground1/4 cup walnuts, finely choppedIn a separate bowl, combine the following wet ingredients:1 ripe banana, mashed1/2 cup canola oil3/4 cup milk

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932228002267520123noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602694481812693565.post-61302346136361908652008-10-11T22:09:00.002-05:002008-10-14T18:50:07.216-05:00Raisin Muffins

1/2 cup old-fashioned oats1/2 cup raisins1/2 cup slivered almonds2 tablespoons flax seedCombine above ingredients, then divide in half. Grind each half in coffee grinder, then add all ground ingredients to the following:1 cup rice flour2 tablespoons tapioca flour1/2 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powderAdd the following liquid ingredients and mix well:1/2 cup canola oil1/4 cup cold coffee1/2

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932228002267520123noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602694481812693565.post-2107291029710117522008-10-09T11:33:00.000-05:002008-10-09T11:33:54.937-05:00Ginger Grapefruit Bread

(The grapefruit was Little Lad's idea...The HBB observes that a small handful of coarsely chopped cranberries might be an attractive touch.)1 1/2 cups rice flour1/4 cup tapioca flour1/4 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder2 tablespoons ground flax seedThoroughly combine dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, combine the following:1 apple, grated1 to 2 inches fresh ginger root, mincedjuice from

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932228002267520123noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602694481812693565.post-23902608585932404852008-10-01T23:46:00.000-05:002008-10-01T23:46:28.383-05:00Oat-Free Banana Muffins

Mix together the following dry ingredients:1 1/2 cup rice flour1/4 cup teff flour2 tablespoons tapioca flour2 tablespoons ground flax seed1 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon cloves2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon saltAdd the following wet ingredients, and stir to blend:1/2 cup oil2/3 cup milk (soy, rice, hemp, etc.)2 teaspoons vanilla1 banana, mashedBake in muffin tin for 15-20 minutes at 350

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932228002267520123noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602694481812693565.post-70061673063297460442008-09-29T23:48:00.001-05:002008-09-29T23:50:26.994-05:00Baked Apples with Michaelmas Dragons

(Michaelmas, or St. Michael's Feast Day, is a favorite at our house...largely because of the dragon tales that accompany it! For this year's celebration, the HBB adapted an old Better Homes & Gardens cookbook recipe for baked apples, then created cinnamon-y dragons and wee knights to go with it. Special thanks to Uncle Joe for inspiring us with his Cinnamon Chums!)Baked ApplesWash and core six

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932228002267520123noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602694481812693565.post-2618087738873156082008-09-23T10:18:00.003-05:002008-09-23T10:20:37.926-05:00Coming Soon

Recipes for Banana Ginger Cake, Flax Biscuits, Peach Tart and (above) Banana Pear Muffins. (I need roller skates to keep up with the HBB!)

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932228002267520123noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602694481812693565.post-9506664850660506812008-09-14T00:05:00.000-05:002008-10-01T23:49:28.757-05:00Apple Walnut Cake

(Here's another oat-free recipe; we gave it a big thumbs-up at breakfast this morning. My apologies for the lack of detail in these and previous photos; it's been dark and rainy and the pix have been blurry.)1 cup rice flour1/2 cup teff flour1/4 cup tapioca flour1/2 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon cinnamonMix dry ingredients; cut in 1/2 cup butter substitute (we use Earth

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932228002267520123noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602694481812693565.post-61752908585532983812008-09-13T01:14:00.001-05:002008-09-13T01:15:03.374-05:00Overnight Banana Muffins

(This is a variation on the cinnamon-raisin muffin recipe that my children adore. The HBB notes that walnuts would make a tasty addition, if you felt so inclined.)approx. 1 cup oatmeal1/3 cup raisinsPlace in cereal bowl and cover with milk (soy, rice, etc.). Soak overnight in refrigerator.Combine the following dry ingredients:1 cup oat flour1/2 cup rice flour1/4 cup tapioca flour1/2 teaspoon

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932228002267520123noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602694481812693565.post-87122440342104928552008-09-13T00:57:00.002-05:002008-10-01T23:49:28.758-05:00Red Lentil Soup with Pesto Biscuits

(Confession: these savory biscuits were not a hit with the wee folk. Nor with the HBB himself, who claims he has trouble getting past the garbanzo-flour taste. But I liked them fine...and they're oat-free!)Red Lentil Soup1 large onion, chopped1 sweet potato, peeled and chopped2 carrots, peeled and choppedFry above ingredients in two tablespoons of oil until soft.Add:1 cup red lentils1 cup

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932228002267520123noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602694481812693565.post-54564681989959805112008-09-11T10:34:00.002-05:002008-09-11T10:43:09.855-05:00Long Time No See

So sorry not to have offered anything new in a while! We've been revisiting old favorites, mostly -- although the HBB did make a fab new version of his Almond Breakfast Cake yesterday. Tragically, however, he was displeased with the way it looked...so back to the drawing board.Meanwhile, I have two requests:If you have any delectable gluten/egg/dairy/peanut-free recipes, would you consider

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932228002267520123noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602694481812693565.post-37518047953520585342008-08-31T22:18:00.000-05:002008-08-31T22:18:09.109-05:00Pesto With A Twist

(For this vegan pesto, the Happy Belly Baker had the brilliant idea to use nut butters to make up for the missing parmesan cheese. I loved it so much that I demanded a recipe, pronto. HBB regrets that because he wasn't expecting this one to end up on the blog, he wasn't too precise with his measurements. He wishes you luck.)Bunch of fresh basil (as much as your hands can hold)Small package of

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932228002267520123noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602694481812693565.post-90028052983969254892008-08-28T21:43:00.000-05:002008-10-01T23:49:28.759-05:00Almond Breakfast Cake

(Knowing that some of you have oat issues, I requested a recipe using a non-oat flour. The Happy Belly Baker kindly obliged, and here's the result. Note: he's pondering trying garbanzo flour next...)1 cup brown rice flour1/2 cup millet flour1/4 cup tapioca flour1 1/2 teaspoons baking powderMix together dry ingredients. Process the following in coffee grinder until smooth:1/4 cup sliced

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932228002267520123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602694481812693565.post-87078896180132039152008-08-26T22:25:00.001-05:002008-08-26T22:28:26.216-05:00Cinnamon Raisin Muffins

(My firstborn says these are his all-time favorite. Wow!)1 cup oat flour1/4 cup tapioca flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon1/4 cup raisins1/4 cup walnuts2/3 cup old-fashioned oats1 apple, grated3/4 cup milk (soy, rice, etc.)1/4 cup canola oilCombine flours, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Put raisins and 1/3 cup of oats in coffee grinder and process until

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932228002267520123noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602694481812693565.post-13628022545382209982008-08-24T22:49:00.000-05:002008-08-24T22:50:10.122-05:00Ginger Peach Breakfast Cake

(Now here's the thing: Mr. HB Baker didn't even want to write out this recipe for me, because he believed the product to be a failure. "Too grainy," said he. "I liked last week's version better." Big Lad, age 10, agreed. However! Little Lad, age 3, and I LOVED today's version. Last week's? "Too goopy," said I. "And too peachy." So...give this a whirl and see what you think. And if you

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932228002267520123noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602694481812693565.post-85082782531541388122008-08-23T20:19:00.001-05:002008-08-23T20:22:28.424-05:00Marinated Tofu and Summer Vegetables with Rosemary

(I almost didn't post this recipe because my photos made it look sort of grotesque. You'll have to trust me when I say we all found it delicious! The HB Baker suggests that you might want to grill the tofu and veggies; he chose the quick and easy frying route instead.)1 package firm tofuwheat-free tamari (or Bragg's)Drain tofu, then slice into small slabs. Place flat in a single layer on pan

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932228002267520123noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602694481812693565.post-33962746374427772682008-08-23T19:48:00.000-05:002008-08-23T19:48:59.683-05:00Banana Spice Muffins

(Sorry to bring you another banana item so soon, but the cupboard was bare and the only fruits we had were frozen bananas.)1 cup old-fashioned oats, ground fine in coffee grinder1/2 cup brown rice flour1/4 cup tapioca flour1/2 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon cloves (more or less)Mix together all dry ingredients.Add the following:1 ripe banana, mashed1/4 cup

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932228002267520123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602694481812693565.post-52686510842556482962008-08-22T23:48:00.001-05:002008-08-22T23:50:43.129-05:00Simple Summer Pasta

Moving away from baked goods for a moment...Doing without wheat doesn't have to mean doing without pasta. Here we have a bit of rice rotini topped with sautéed yellow squash, red pepper, spinach, fresh basil and toasted sunflower seeds. Yum!

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932228002267520123noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602694481812693565.post-19021620763361206592008-08-22T23:41:00.000-05:002008-08-22T23:41:34.044-05:00Amerikaner

(The Happy Belly Baker dubbed these "Amerikaner" because he felt they looked more like cookies than biscuits. We, the testers, found them delicious whatever their name.)1 cup old-fashioned oats, processed in coffee grinder until fine1/3 cup brown rice flour1/4 cup tapioca flour1/2 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powderMix together all dry ingredients. Cut in 1/4 cup butter substitute (we like

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932228002267520123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602694481812693565.post-29069773771303932892008-08-22T22:56:00.000-05:002008-08-22T22:56:29.945-05:00Banana Bread

1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oatmeal1/3 cup raisins1/3 cup tapioca flour1/2 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon cinnamonProcess oatmeal and raisins in small batches in coffee grinder until finely ground.Mix all dry ingredients; set aside.Mash large, ripe banana, then add:1/4 cup almond butter2 tablespoons butter substitute (we like Earth Balance spread; note: contains corn and soy)Mix

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05932228002267520123noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7602694481812693565.post-34738701191593809232008-08-22T21:37:00.000-05:002008-08-22T21:49:44.131-05:00My House is Dark, My Camera Basic

That's my quirky little way of saying that this will not be one of those food blogs with luscious photographs or attractive step-by-step demonstrations. (For that sort of thing, I highly recommend VeganYumYum.)Instead, it's a no-frills offering of recipes created by my husband (The Happy Belly Baker) during our family's transition from the Standard American Diet to one that excludes wheat, dairy

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