Mock Tuna Salad Sandwich Gluten Free Vegan Recipe

“Oooooh, what is this delicious stuff that tastes like tuna?” Is what everyone I know who tries my recipe says. It is just plain delicious. Maybe your vegan, or new to being vegan, or are working to add more healthy and nutritious plant based meals into your diet, then this recipe is for you! Unlike other "Tuna Salad" recipes this one is also dairy free and egg-free. The base of this recipe is made with chickpeas which pack a lot of protein into a small bite. It can be whipped up in just 10 minutes. It’s great for lunches, car trips, and lazy dinner time meals. 

For this recipe I have teamed up with Schar’s newest gluten free bread. This bread has a unique sourdough recipe and is loaded with 10 grains and seeds. It has a slightly sweet flavor and is good straight out of the bag or toasted. I like that it has a freshness pack, so you can easily take it with you and open when ready to use. This bread is also thick so you really feel like you are savoring a good sandwich (with no holes!).


For decades, Schär has been dedicated to the celiac and gluten sensitive communities; providing a safe and flavorful line of gluten free products. Schar is completely 100% Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free, and Non-GMO.

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Please note this bread does contain honey

Watch The Video Above to See How To Make
​Mock Tuna Salad Sandwiches

​Mock “Tuna” Salad Sandwich
 
Ingredients:
1 can Chickpeas / Garbanzo Beans (Drained)`
1/2c. Vegan Mayo
2 tsp. Ground Mustard
1 Stalk Celery (minced)
4 TBLS. Onion (minced)
1 tsp. Fresh Lemon Juice
1/4 tsp. Sea Salt
1/2 tsp. Ground Pepper
1/4 tsp. Paprika
 
8 Slices ofSchar 10 Grains and Seeds Bread
 
Toppings:
1 Sliced Tomato
4 Lettuce Leaf’s

​Directions:

1. In a bowl mash beans
2. Add all other ingredients to beans (except bread and toppings) and mix till well combined
3. Chill for 30 min or more in fridge to let flavors blend
4. Assemble Sandwich: On bread scoop “Tuna Salad” and layer with sliced tomatoes and lettuce

Makes 4 Sandwiches

This post is sponsored in conjunction with Schar Gluten Free all ideas and content is my own.

Watch the Video Above to see how to Make this Recipe

Strawberry Pesto Gluten Free Vegan Recipe

That’s right STRAWBERRY PESTO!!!!!!!!!!! Sounds Yummy, well it is YUMMY! I had this idea because I make many kinds of pesto’s, but my favorites are hand chopped. I had a bunch of strawberries in my fridge and since I always put tomatoes in my hand chopped pesto I thought, strawberries are sort of like tomatoes, and maybe I’ll just give it a try. On my first bite I was hooked and dreaming of making more strawberry pesto. There are so many varieties of strawberries these days, I used to love growing the ever berry variety cause they literally give you fruit all summer long, not just the short 4 weeks long, like most of the other varieties. If you have ever had too many strawberries on hand, you would have wished you had this recipe.

Strawberry pesto has many great components and I know most people are used to one kind of pesto but I make many different kinds. In this version I use walnuts for the nut as it is the perfect complement to the strawberries.

I like to eat pesto on a variety of things here are a few ideas

-Gluten Free Pasta any variety

-Mung Bean Pasta

-Coconut Noodles

-Zucchini Noodles

-Quinoa

-Brown Rice

-Salad Greens  (and drizzle a little extra oil)

Only 6 Ingredients In This One Can’t Beat That!

Ingredients:

1/2c. Basil Leaves Packed

12 Medium Sized Chopped Strawberries

½ C. Walnuts Whole

1 Clove Garlic Minced*

2 TLBS. Olive Oil

1/4 Tsp. Sea Salt

Directions:

1) Smash Walnuts: If You Have Ever Tried To Chopped Nuts You Know If Is The Most Tedious Task On The Planet So This Is What I Do, In A Plastic Baggy Put Nuts, Close Bag And With A Heavy Soup Ladle Spoon Take The Back Side And Whack At The Nuts, It Only Takes A Few Whacks And You Got Chopped Nuts!

2) Chop Basil

3) Mix All Ingredients Together For Pesto With Spoon

4) Take Your Pesto And Spoon Over Your Noodles

Serves About 2 People, As Always Just Double If You Wanna Make A Bigger Serving


KIDS AND GARLIC: *If you are a little sensitive to garlic try using only half a clove. Also you can omit the garlic all together and it will still be tasty. For kids I suggest maybe even substituting the garlic for a little garlic powder, you will have to reduce the amount of sea salt but play around with it a little bit. This is such a good kid food!

Vegetable Ribbon Pasta- If you want to make your whole meal raw, try the pesto over some vegetable ribbon pasta!

Raw Noodles Ingredients::
2 Large Summer Squash

Directions:
1) With A Mandolin, Slice Your Summer Squash Into Long Ribbons, Place In Bowl And Drizzle With A Little Olive Oil
2) Take Your Pesto And Spoon Over Your Noodles

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Month of Awareness Give Away Gluten Free With Emily 

New GiveAway! May is always Celiac Awareness Month and I'm briinging you a fun giveaway filled with lots of treats and snacks, plus you will even get some Gluten Free Ice Creams Cones!.  Anyone anywhere in the World can enter to win! All the products are gluten free and vegan. Anyone who has ever participated in one of my giveaways knows that I don't disappoint and I try to make them as big as possible, This one has Over 40 products in it and is worth over $100 Dollars!

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2) Watch any video on my youtube channel, then hit the like button and leave a comment about what you liked about the video using the hashtag #gfawareness at the end of your comment so that I know you want to enter the GiveAway and that's it!

1 Winner will be choosen, comment on as many videos are you like and don't forget to use the hashtag #gfawareness at the end of your comment

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How To Cure Your Seasonal Allergies Naturally In Less Than An Hour

Do you suffer from season allergies as much as I do? I seem to be allergic to everything you can imagine from Hay Fever, to Pollen, Tree Saps, and Grasses, basically if it grows I can be known to have a reaction to it.  Recently I spent 2 days in bed unable to fully function due to my seasonal allergies, on the 3rd day I knew this had to stop and I set out to find natural solutions – that actually work! With a little research, and putting these methods into practice, in less than an hour I was feeling like a new person and my best self. How is it all these years I have been suffering and if I would have known about these few easy things, everything could have changed for me long ago. Today I am going to share with you what those are and why they work!

Have you been stuck taking over the counter allergy medication just to get through the day? Over-the-counter antihistamine medicine have lots of unpleasant sides affects such as: drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, restlessness, stomach upset (who needs more of that?!??) blurred vision and confusion; making them unpleasant and a never-ending battle between what way you want to suffer more, your allergy symptoms or the side effects of the antihistamine drugs? But there are even worse things that these drugs are doing to you that you may not even be aware of. Studies show that these drugs also have been known to cause infertility in women, low libido, increased chance of developing cataracts, osteoporosis and diabetes but the real kicker is that they actually shrink your brain! Undeniable research that has been coming out in relation to the high amounts of Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Mental Illness related to taking these drugs. These side effects are something that you may not notice immediately upon taking them, but year after year of seasonal allergies add up and your health is declining in the process.

I have super good news for you, there is a way to treat all your seasonal allergy symptoms naturally with zero side effects at a really affordable cost.

Natural Remedies that actually work

1)Aller Aid by Oregon’s Wild Harvest: this natural herbal supplement is so potent to doing away with your allergies, you will forget you even had any. Let’s Talk about why this product works. I tried many and I mean MANY natural products to help with my seasonal allergies, and not one of them ever did a thing, but this product is phenomenal. There are a few components in this supplement that are active ingredients for relieving your symptoms:

Quercetin: is a flavanol found in many fruits, vegetables, leaves, and grains. It is impossible to eat enough food that contains Quercetin to get the benefits for your allergies. That is why taking it in supplement form works well.
Why It Works: Quercetin is naturally occurring free radical scavenger that supports healthy seasonal immune system function. Laboratory studies have demonstrated that Quercetin can also help to promote normal respiratory function.

Bromelain:. It is used for reducing swelling (inflammation), especially of the nose and sinuses.
Why It Works: Bromelain supports a balanced immune system and may also help to maintain healthy sinus tissues. This complementary combination may thus promote year-round respiratory healthy and support overall seasonal comfort. Bromelain also helps to activate Quercetin and is really effective in getting results.

Freeze Dried Stinging Nettle: I used to drink fresh nettle tea to help relieve my allergies and it never seemed to do a thing, then I found out that it HAS to be freeze dried to get the benefits for this use. Freeze-drying has been clinically proven as an effective method of capturing and preserving the naturally occurring compounds that are present in the stinging hairs of Nettle. Freeze drying them preserves the full spectrum of chemical activity within the herb.
Why it Works: Stinging nettle’s anti-inflammatory qualities affect a number of key receptors and enzymes in allergic reactions. Buy Aller Aid here

The 3-part combination of the Quercetin, Bromelain, and Freeze Dried Stinging nettle make this product well rounded in getting the relief you need. On their own they may not be strong enough but when put together they create a perfect seasonal allergy remedy. 

Plus, this product is 100% gluten free, vegan, dairy free, wheat free, peanut, soy and corn free.

2) Neti Pot: A neti pot is a nasal cleansing pot that you use to clear out your sinuses. These are majorly effective! You add luke warm water into the vessel with some salts. Using the spout at the end, you let the water gently flow into your nasal cavities, clearing them out. I do this morning and night if I am having stronger allergies, then I drop it down to once a day and then occasional use in the in between. I fill my neti pot and use half in one nostril and the other half in the other nostril. I recommend the neti pots made from ceramic and it is good to buy some of the special saline salts as I mention below. Buy the best neti pot here

3) Nasal Saline Salts: These are special salts for use in your neti pot. You can just use normal salt or sea salt, but they tend to aggravate the sinus passages so I highly recommend getting the saline salts, so you don’t have to have this problem. You use ½ tsp of salt per time you fill the neti pot. Buy Saline Salts here

With these two simple, affordable, and easy things, I was able to relieve my allergies in less than an hour almost completely. I kept with it for days after that and felt better and better. I now take the recommended amount of Aller Aid every day during this season and do my neti pot once a day. These practices have made me finally free of my allergy symptoms.
 
Don’t wait to get these products for that day when your head feels like it going to explode, you can’t stop sneezing, you want to scratch your eyeballs out, you can’t stop blowing your nose and you can barely breath. Get them now!! So that you have them on hand when you need them most. Some people take them as a preventive too when they know the reaction time is coming.  

Get the best prices by buying them here:

Aller Aid 10% off the retail price
Neti Pot 10% off the retail price
Saline Salts 10% off the retail price
Already know you want all three? See all the products here
 
Please share this with anyone who you know suffers from seasonal allergies like I have. It will truly be a blessing for them to have this new information.

Now you can enjoy this time of year just as much as I do!
 
Xoxo
Gluten Free With Emily
 
Disclaimer: As always check with your health care professional if you have any concerns or possible reactions to taking any of these supplements. Also, read all contraindications for these products.

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Japchae (Korean Sweet Potato Noodle Stir Fry) with Cobi Kanani of Veggietorials

Have you ever tried Sweet Potato Noodles? They are insanely delicious and naturally gluten free, and easy to buy online on amazon- so you can make this Noodle Stir Fry in no time! Cobi of Veggietorials taught me how to make this on the latest episode of my cooking show, (Watch the episode below) and I instantly fell in love with it. This Korean dish has many names sometimes called chop chae, chapchae, or Korean glass noodles. One of the best parts is that it is super easy to make and insanely healthy. Making it a meal you can add to your nightly meal rotation. Plus once you try these noodles you will be once again reminded how awesome being gluten free and discovering new foods is.


Cobi has been making vegan versions of her favorite foods for some time now, she loves to show you new twists on Asian Classics and has been doing a new series that is everything I want to eat called "Eating When I'm Board", in this series she shows you have to make huge platters of food in no time for friends, family or a dinner parties, and we all are in a little need of that.

Also Cobi and I did an amazing collaboration on her YouTube Channel called "Pizza Waffles" Yes they are vegan, plant based and gluten free! Plus they were so fun to make. So make sure to watch that video here.

Japchae
 
1 Tablespoons Plus 2 Teaspoons Coconut Sugar
2 Tablespoons Plus 1 Teaspoon  Coconut Aminos
2 Tablespoons Seasame Oil
8-10 Large Shittake Mushrooms 
4 To 5 Crimini Mushrooms, Sliced Thinly
2 Garlic Cloves, Minced
4 Ounces Spinach ( Or Baby Kale), Washed And Drained
4 Ounces Of Dangmyeon (Sweet Potato Starch Noodles)
1 Medium Onion (1 Cup), Sliced Thinly
1 Medium Carrot (¾ Cup), Cut Into Matchsticks
1 Zucchini Sliced Or Cut Into Julienne
1 Red Bell Pepper, Cut Into Thin Strips
Ground Black Pepper
Sea Salt
Olive Oil or Coconut Oil for sautéing
 
Toppings:
1 Tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds
2 To 3 Green Onions, Cut Crosswise Into 2-Inch-Long Pieces
 
 
Equipment:
Large Pot To Cook Noodles
Large Pan Or Wok To Stir Fry Veggies

Buy  Sweet Potato Starch Noodles/Dangmyeon here

Directions: Watch the video up above for all the directions!! This is the super shortened version!

1) Heat water in very large pot

2) Sautee your veggies in rounds starting with mushrooms, make seasoning mixture and add to mushrooms, cook veggies in rounds, without cleaning the pan.

3) Meanwhile cook sweet potato noodles in water for 8 min, rinse and set aside

4) Mix veggies and noodles all together, add toppings, then serve

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 ​Oh my goodness you guys, can we talk about something so unbelievably exciting, I mean more exciting than Gluten Free + Vegan Pizza! Ok so maybe you actually read my page about Organics and GMO’s on my website? If not here is the link (and don’t forget to watch that mind blowing Ted Talk at the end of the post!!) Back on track so Organics are near and dear to my heart and I’m going to tell you why and share with you something truly freakin awesome!
So, here’s a little story- I dropped out of high school- yep that’s right- and you know what I went to do? Organic farm, that was over 20 years ago, now, but I feel just as much love for organic fruits and veggies now as I did then, even when I had to wake up at 4:30am in the morning…yeah maybe I wasn’t cut out to farm forever, but that’s alright. I still spend time every week going to my local farmer’s market and buying organic produce fresh from the farmer themselves. (I even did a little video on it which you can watch here).

What I have noticed in the last 20 years is that insane amounts of “natural” foods have become flooded into the grocery store shelves BUT still so many of these products aren’t organic and this makes me sad. No, it’s not enough to just eat vegan or gluten free or whatever diet you are jamming right now. It really matters to eat organic. So, do you want to make that easier, better and more affordable? YES!!!! Me too! That’s where the GRO Organic Check-off Program comes in, its goal is make everything truly better, not in some BS sort of way but with real solutions, that help everyone in the organic industry including: Farmers, Handler’s, Researchers, and Consumers.

Right now, there is no Organic Check-Off Program. We  can make this become a reality if the public joins together to support it by submitting positive comments that make it known that this is what we want. Have you been feeling like you want to do more to help make change in our world lately? Because this is a easy but VERY impactful way for you to participate.

Your comment is going to be the support they need to make this Organic Check-Off Program a reality. They need to see that YOU care and want this to happen.

“The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking public comments on the GRO Organic Check-off proposal for a nationwide research and promotion program for the organic sector. This organic check-off will provide research and key tools to encourage more farmers to go organic and help all organic farmers be more successful. It will educate consumers in a positive way about what the organic seal really means. The organic check-off, referred to as GRO Organic (Generic Research and Promotion Order for Organic), could raise over $30 million a year to spend on research to make farmers successful, technical services to accelerate the adoption of organic practices, and consumer education and promotion of the organic brand.”

​This truly ground-breaking program can do the following:
​
 ● Expand organic farms and organic production across the United States​. How? Through increased funding for critical organic agricultural research, and through more funding to help support farmers who are converting to organic.
● Lessen the amount of toxic persistent pesticides sprayed on our land and on our food, and help reduce the farming chemicals leaching into our water supplies​. How? Through more research and promotion of organic environmentally-friendly ways of farming that don’t use dangerous chemicals.
● Educate moms and dads and all food shoppers about what organic is, and why it’s different from other labels like “natural” and “non-GMO.” How? By funding promotional and educational campaigns to teach consumers about organic’s benefits.
● AND make organic food more affordable and more attainable for everyone​. How? By investing in activities that will boost the production in the U.S of organic food.

SUPPORT THE GRO ORGANIC CHECK-OFF PROGRAM
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA is seeking public
Comments. So, let’s get to it! Anyone can submit a comment in
support of the Check-Off program. 
The open-comment period that will end on May 20, 2017. 

How To Comment:

1) Use the box below and add your information, hit click preview comment
2) You will then be taken to another box where you can edit a draft and add your comment
This will be sent directly to the USDA!

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Link to Mamavation’s article about the GRO Organic Check-off Program 

"This blog contains content sponsored by the Organic Trade Association. The opinions expressed are my own. For more information on GRO you can see the website here

Gluten Free Vegan Waffles Recipe

I have been wanting to bring you guys this recipe for so very long, but I really wanted to make a video (which you can watch below) so that you learn the best way to make these babies. So it's finally here my make your mouth drool Waffles!! These are of course egg-free and dairy free as well as being gluten free, plus  they are also free of corn, oats and xanthan gum. Of course most people eat waffles for breakfast but I am a big fan of breakfast for dinner so eat these any time of day, including as a treat. 

These waffles don't even need a egg-replacer, so you won't have to fuss with that. They are fluffy yet crispy on the edges, just the way waffles are meant to be. Feel free to add maple syrup or whatever kind of toppings you like.

If you happened to miss how to make Double Chocolate Waffles then see that post here

 Waffles

2c. Gluten Free Flour Blend (1/2c. Sweet Rice Flour, 1/2c. Brown Rice Flour, 1/2c. Tapioca Flour, 1/2c. Garbanzo Flour)
1 3/4c. Almond Milk (or other favorite non-dairy milk unsweetened) (Room Temp!)
1 capful (or 1 tsp.) Apple Cider Vinegar
1/2c. Coconut Oil Melted into a liquid
1 ½ TBLS. Agave or other favorite liquid sweetener
4 tsp. Baking Powder
1/2 tsp. Sea Salt
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract

Add In:
1 cup. Blueberries (fresh is best) (OPTIONAL)

Directions:

1. Make sure all your ingredients are at room temp, otherwise your coconut oil will harden and the waffles won’t cook right!
2. Turn on your waffle iron and let heat up, spray with cooking spray
3. In a large bowl combine all ingredients with whisk except blueberries till well mixed, then stir in blueberries (if using or other add in's)
4. Pour batter onto your iron and let cook (follow your waffle iron instructions)
5. EAT EAT EAT! And then you will probably wanna make more…
   
   Makes About 2 Large Waffles Of The Large 4 Square Waffle Irons, Or About 2 -3 Belgium Waffles

​The Ultimate Vegan Burrito

This Ultimate Burrito is going to knock your socks off! This has its own unique ingredients and homemade sauces, which put this burrito into over the top amazing-ness. Using a gluten free tortilla makes this a burrito everyone can eat! Making a burrito that hits all the right spots is exactly what you will accomplish with this Ultimate Vegan Burrito recipe. It includes a creamy salsa verde dressing, homemade guacamole, seasoned beans, rice, fresh sprouts and sliced tomatoes. This burrito is the second video from season 3 of my cooking show, so watch it below!

Ingredients:

Mexican Beans
1 can pinto beans, drained
1/4 cup onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup pepper, chopped (red or green)
1/8 tsp. cumin powder
1/8 tsp. chili powder
Chili flakes – a couple shakes
*Cayenne – one shake (optional)
1/8 tsp sea salt

Rice
1 cup of your favorite dry rice (I use a mixture of basmati and red rice)
2 cups water (or amount directed on package)

Guacamole
1 ripe Hass avocado
1/2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/8 tsp. sea salt
1 small clove garlic, minced

Creamy Salsa Verde Dressing
2/3 cup cashews (raw, unsalted, and unsoaked)
4 tbsp. salsa verde (I like the kind at Trader Joe’s)
1/3 cup water
1 tbsp. fresh lime juice


Other Ingredients:
4 Gluten Free BFree Tortillas
1c. Sunflower Sprouts
1 sliced ripe tomato 

​
Directions:

1. Make Rice: In pot or rice cooker place dry rice and water. Cook until water is completely absorbed and rice is soft. Prepare other ingredients while rice cooks.
2. Cook Beans: In a pan sauté onion, pepper, and garlic in ½ tsp olive oil for 3 minutes, add all spices and cook 2 minutes. Next add the beans to pan and cook for 5 minutes. Take off heat.
3. Prepare Salsa Verde Dressing: Place all ingredients in a blender and blend till creamy.
4. Make Guacamole: Scoop flesh of avocado into bowl, add all other ingredients and mash together until you get a creamy consistency.
5. Assemble Burrito

Makes Enough  for approx.  4 - 8in Burritos

Avocado Trick:

Keeping your avocado and guacamole fresh is all in the pit. That’s right the PIT! Don’t throw it out, it is what will keep you guacamole and avocado fresh.

How to: Make your guacamole, setting aside the pit. Once your guacamole is made, then place your pit in the middle of the guacamole. Remove the pit when you eat. If you are using half an avocado, always keep the unused half with the pit and it will stay fresh.

*Cayenne is very hot and spicy, add if you like a kick but be cautious with the amount.

Tips:
Find BFree Tortilla Wraps in your area by clicking here to see the store locator

I like to cook my rice in a rice cooker ahead of time since rice stays well in the fridge for up to 5 days.

This post is sponsored in conjunction with BFree Foods, all ideas and content is my own

French Toast with Caramelized Bananas

I am very happy to bring you a recipe from my friend Tess Masters "The Blender Girl" New Book "The Perfect Blend. Every recipe in her new book is gluten free, vegan, super fresh and healthy! The recipes are drool-worthy, to-die-for, but most importantly super easy!! 

This book will easily help you do any away with any reason you have to not take a step to being healthier today. This is the third book in Tess's "Blender Girl Series", where she does more than just blend!

If you want to check out the Superfood Smoothie recipes we did together from Tess's Second Book on my YouTube Channel which where the Chai Tai and The Pomegranate Slam it (both beyond delicious) then watch the video here


You can buy Tess's new book where ever books are sold. Right now on amazon the book is only $11.00 so what are you waiting for? 

​Buy The Perfect Blend here

The Perfect Blend Giveaway:
To celebrate this last book, Tess is hosting a $27K giveaway for residents of the USA and Canada. 10 people will win a prize pack of up to $2,700 in prizes. Check it out here 
 
Plus join #ThePerfectBlend Twitter Chat for more prizes - January 11th 5PM - 6.30PM PT

For a decadent breakfast, brunch, dessert, or (dare I say it?) snack, you can’t beat thisphenomenal French toast. So simple, so delicious, so creamy, so crispy you may never blendyour batter using dairy milk and eggs again. The coconut and nut boosters increase theindulgence, and the rum lobs the flavor into “to-die-for” territory. Caramelized bananas arealways a hit, but this fried bread will get cozy with any fruit. Bon appetit!

French Toast with Caramelized Bananas

SERVES 4

french toast

1 cup (240ml) unsweetened almond or macadamia milk (strained if homemade)
1 ripe medium banana
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, plus more to serve1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract
1 tablespoon white (or black) chia seeds
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1⁄4 teaspoon natural salt
8 slices gluten-free sandwich bread
1⁄4 cup (60ml) coconut oil (in liquid form), plus more as needed

caramelized bananas

2 medium bananas, thickly sliced on the diagonal
1⁄4 cup (37g) coconut sugar 
2 tablespoons coconut oil (in liquid form)
Pure maple syrup, to serve

optional boosters

1⁄4 cup (60ml) bourbon or rum
2 tablespoons crushed raw pecans or walnuts
1 tablespoon unsweetened dried
shredded coconut

Set the oven to its lowest temperature or the “warm” setting.

To make the French toast, pour the milk, banana, maple syrup, vanilla, chia seeds, cinnamon,and salt into your blender and blast on high for about 30 seconds, until well combined. Pour themixture into a large shallow baking dish and let rest for about 5 minutes to thicken slightly. Inbatches, place slices of the bread in the baking dish and let soak on one side for 8 to 10seconds. Flip the slices and let soak for another 8 to 10 seconds, until evenly moistened.

In a medium skillet (that fits two slices of bread) or on a large griddle (that holds all of theslices) over medium heat, warm 1 to 2 tablespoons of coconut oil per two slices of bread.(Resist the urge to use less coconut oil, or the bread won’t get crispy.) Add the bread and fry for4 to 6 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy on the edges; you may need to addmore coconut oil after you flip the bread. If cooking in batches, transfer the French toast to alined baking sheet and place in the oven to keep warm, and repeat to fry the remaining bread, adding more coconut oil to cook each batch.

While the last pieces of toast are cooking, make the caramelized bananas. Combine the bananaslices and the coconut sugar in a zipper-lock bag, seal, and shake to coat evenly. In a skillet overmedium-high heat, warm the coconut oil, add the coated bananas and the bourbon booster,and fry for about 2 minutes on each side until nicely caramelized.

Serve two slices of French toast on each plate, topped with one-quarter of the caramelizedbananas, one-quarter of the crushed nut boosters, and one-quarter of the coconut booster.Pass maple syrup at the table.

nutritional facts (per serving)
calories 476 kcal | fat 26.4 g | saturated fat 16.4 g | sodium 414.3 mg | carbs 60.5 g |fiber 6.1 g | sugars 29.4 g | protein 6.5 g | calcium 78.6 mg | iron 1 mg

Reprinted with permission from The Perfect Blend, copyright 2016 Tess Masters. Published byTen Speed Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC.
Photography copyright 2016 by Anson Smart


Buy The Perfect Blend here

New Year New You Gluten Free With Emily Give Away

I am so excited that it is finally 2017! With the New Year comes a time to renew everything thats important for taking care of yourself, your health and your body. So I am Giving Away everything you need to create a New Healthy You from the inside - out! 2 Winners will be choosen.  Anyone anywhere in the World can enter to win! All the products are non-toxic, natural, and free of the stuff that you don't like- like gluten, chemicals, parabens, and sulfites. Anyone who has ever participated in one of my giveaways knows that I don't disappoint and I try to make them as big as possible, This one has Over 35 products in each winners package, and each prize pack is worth over $350 Dollars!! 

How To Enter:
1) Go to my YouTube and suscribe to my channel: www.youtube.com/glutenfreewithemily
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2) Watch any video on my youtube channel, then hit the like button and leave a comment about what you liked about the video using the hastag #gfnewyear at the end of your comment so that I know you want to enter the GiveAway and that's it!

2 Winners will be choosen, comment on as many videos are you like and don't forget to use the hashtag  #gfnewyear at the end of your comment

How to comment on Youtube on a mobile device: Scroll all the way to the bottom of page, then you will see comments, add comment in box.  (you have to scroll beyond the other videos on page to get to comment section)


Give Away ends January 20th, 2017