Savory Paleo Flat Bread
Since deciding to go primarily gluten free, I have found my greatest weakness is missing the multi grain flatbread made by Cosi restaurants. On a quest to recreate a gluten free version, one Sunday in February of 2013 I spent the day in the kitchen playing with various gluten free flours - almond, Teff, sweet sorghum, coconut..... and I came up with a variety of breads.
The family was gathered to taste test the breads, and the family favorite was what I call Savory Flat Bread. It contains ground flax seed, herbs and spices to add "savoriness" to this bread. Plus, I am always looking to add health benefits to my food to give my body energy. Rosemary is particularly beneficial in helping one's immunity and to get over colds and flu, and since so many people outside of our household are struggling with this currently - it is the perfect time to find ways to increase your intake of rosemary into your eating plan.
Blend dry ingredients:
½ c. almond flour
½ c. coconut flour
½ c. freshly ground flax seed (use coffee grinder to make fresh)
¼ c. arrowroot powder
1 t. Rumford baking powder
½ t. dried rosemary
½ t. dried garlic powder
½ t. Italian herb seasoning
½ t. finely milled Celtic sea salt, or Himalayan sea salt
Lightly whisk wet ingredients, blending into dry:
2 organic free range eggs – lightly beaten
1 t. extra virgin olive oil
½ c. plain almond milk (preference for Silk brand, carrageenan free)
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Stir dry ingredients together in medium mixing bowl. Add wet ingredients slowly, mixing with wooden spoon. If needed, season baking pan by brushing or rubbing olive or coconut oil on surface. Roll dough onto pan and flatten out into a rectangular shape. Use either clean hands or if preferred, place parchment paper over dough and roll with a mini rolling pin. Flatten to desired thickness,noting that baking time will increase if left more thick. Bake for 15-20 min. or until center is not wet and ridges start to brown.
Serve warm with your favorite bowl of soup or salad. Or top with raw honey for a snack rich in fiber, and complex carbs necessary for brain health.
QUICK AND EASY TIP - place all dry ingredients in a sandwich sized ziped food storage bag and freeze. Pull out of freezer when in need of a quick flat bread to go with a meal.
Realizing that not everyone has access to health food stores or co-ops to obtain the ingredients used in this recipe, links are provided above to amazon.com. I encourage supporting local whenever possible, but sometimes due to budget contraints or lack of access - the big box of amazon.com can help families striving to live a GF lifestyle.
Feel Great. Look Great. Live Great!
Rita Shimniok, Purely Living Wellness, Cross Plains, WI
Creating elimination diet friendly food dishes that are kid tested and approved.
The family was gathered to taste test the breads, and the family favorite was what I call Savory Flat Bread. It contains ground flax seed, herbs and spices to add "savoriness" to this bread. Plus, I am always looking to add health benefits to my food to give my body energy. Rosemary is particularly beneficial in helping one's immunity and to get over colds and flu, and since so many people outside of our household are struggling with this currently - it is the perfect time to find ways to increase your intake of rosemary into your eating plan.
Blend dry ingredients:
½ c. almond flour
½ c. coconut flour
½ c. freshly ground flax seed (use coffee grinder to make fresh)
¼ c. arrowroot powder
1 t. Rumford baking powder
½ t. dried rosemary
½ t. dried garlic powder
½ t. Italian herb seasoning
½ t. finely milled Celtic sea salt, or Himalayan sea salt
Lightly whisk wet ingredients, blending into dry:
2 organic free range eggs – lightly beaten
1 t. extra virgin olive oil
½ c. plain almond milk (preference for Silk brand, carrageenan free)
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Stir dry ingredients together in medium mixing bowl. Add wet ingredients slowly, mixing with wooden spoon. If needed, season baking pan by brushing or rubbing olive or coconut oil on surface. Roll dough onto pan and flatten out into a rectangular shape. Use either clean hands or if preferred, place parchment paper over dough and roll with a mini rolling pin. Flatten to desired thickness,noting that baking time will increase if left more thick. Bake for 15-20 min. or until center is not wet and ridges start to brown.
Serve warm with your favorite bowl of soup or salad. Or top with raw honey for a snack rich in fiber, and complex carbs necessary for brain health.
QUICK AND EASY TIP - place all dry ingredients in a sandwich sized ziped food storage bag and freeze. Pull out of freezer when in need of a quick flat bread to go with a meal.
Realizing that not everyone has access to health food stores or co-ops to obtain the ingredients used in this recipe, links are provided above to amazon.com. I encourage supporting local whenever possible, but sometimes due to budget contraints or lack of access - the big box of amazon.com can help families striving to live a GF lifestyle.
Feel Great. Look Great. Live Great!
Rita Shimniok, Purely Living Wellness, Cross Plains, WI
Creating elimination diet friendly food dishes that are kid tested and approved.