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Does one (or all!) of your children have food allergies? Sadly this is no longer a rare thing. More and more kids struggle with food allergies now than ever before.

I’ve been there too. Skin testing, blood work, epi-pens…the works. It can be challenging or down right scary.

But you don’t have to live in fear. And you don’t have to just accept food allergies as a life sentence. There is help!

My son went from over twenty food allergies and an epi-pen to being able to eat just about anything. Even nuts!

There are ways to heal the gut and nourish the body so your child can get back to a normal life. Food allergies have so many underlying causes. Once you figure out the root problem and treat it the body will begin to heal.

Don’t let food allergies define your life. I’m here to help you and your child heal.

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Allergen Friendly Meal Plan Week Of 10/18/15

This week’s allergen friendly meal plan and agenda is focused on rotational eating, pinpointing more allergens and down time.

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FIVE hours.

I got five hours of uninterrupted sleep last night. After two nights in a row of spending most of the night in the nursery with a sick toddler (did I really just call her that?!) it was so nice to get some sleep!

We’ve been doing lots of nursing, elderberry syrup, vitamin C (the real form that your body can actually use…NOT ascorbic acid), bone broth and diffusing essential oils. She and I will likely stay home from church today but hopefully she’ll be back to full health soon.

This week will be a bit different for us since there is no school Thursday or Friday. Instead we’ll be taking it easy as my oldest is getting her lip tie clipped Wednesday afternoon. I’m praying it’s a quick procedure and recovery.

The experiments never end.

Last week we potentially found some new problem foods for my youngest. But it’s hard to know if it was a food reaction or her illness. So we’ll have to put turkey and beans back on to the list of things to try. Last night we experimented with salmon. I’m thinking it might be out for now. We’ll see how she’s looking this morning.

In an effort to expand our diet I’m trying to think of new foods to try. My current list includes

  • asparagus
  • eggplant
  • quinoa
  • sunbutter
  • mushrooms
  • peppers

We already did asparagus last week…and she loves it. So even though it is not in season I’m going to give it to her. She needs more variety. I’m also finding that one of her biggest eating challenges is that she likes to try new flavors and textures. No leftovers allowed. She won’t touch them. She wants crunchy food right now!

She saw me eating sugar snap peas and wanted some. To my surprise she loved them! She’s actually really good at chewing so I need to find more foods for her to crunch.

Proactive about our health.

I’m really trying hard to rotate foods. Getting more variety will make that easier as well. I’m increasing my probiotic again this week. I just started taking camu powder for vitamin C. I have yet to try my moringa (one experiment at a time). I just ordered liver pills and more collagen (I’m finally trying Vital Proteins to see if it is as good as everyone says).

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Fun in my kitchen.

I’m not planning too many kitchen projects this week, even though I really need to do some baking. Hopefully next week I can tackle that. Here is what’s on the kitchen list.

A look at what’s ahead.

I’m hoping to do some big blog updates soon. Hopefully I don’t mess anything up!

Last week I posted recipes for einkorn pumpkin scones and no bake pumpkin cheesecake cups. Lots of pumpkin going on! This week I’ve got three new recipes for you that I think you’ll love.

If you haven’t entered the Real Food and Health giveaway yet make sure you do!!

For meals this week I had to focus on easy and soft foods. Though I did tell my daughter she could just drink milkshakes at first.

Here is our allergen friendly meal plan for the week. I’m still adding in the rotation notes to help keep myself on track. It’s hard to remember!!

What’s on your menu this week? Any fun pumpkin goodies?

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ROTATION: Each day starts with dinner and goes through lunch the next day.
Day 1: sourdough/einkorn, squash, peas
Day 2: corn, pumpkin, spinach, grapes
Day 3: teff, eggplant, zucchini, blueberries, asparagus, sunbutter
Day 4: quinoa, mushrooms, lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, cherries

Sunday 2
B – cereal, fruit | chicken, roasted squash, peas, sourdough bread
L – grilled cheese, tomato soup | squash soup, sd bread
D – turkey pumpkin white bean chili, pumpkin and honey polenta | chicken, spinach, polenta
*roast/freeze pumpkin, make polenta, make/can chili sauce

Monday 3
B – yogurt, granola bars | broth w/ pumpkin and spinach, polenta
D (prep ahead) – cp hobo dinners w/ eggplant and zucchini
*soak quinoa, soak teff, boil eggs, skim cream, make ice cream, make chocolate sauce

Tuesday 4
B – hard boiled eggs, toast | teff porridge w/ blueberries
D (ready any time) – beef and broccoli stir fry over quinoa
*soak flour for muffins, soak oats, soak peas, make gummies

Wednesday 1
B – oatmeal | liver, sauteed mushrooms
D (prep ahead/soft) – split pea soup, crackers w/ cheese or muffins
*roast/freeze squash, bake muffins

Thursday 2
B – yogurt, granola, fruit | broth w/ squash and peas, sourdough bread
D – turkey tacos w/ lettuce, cheese, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, beans | pumpkin taco soup
*soak flour for pancakes, soak flour for crackers, render lard, render tallow, clean

Friday 3
B – toast w/ sunbutter, fruit | broth w/ pumpkin and spinach
D – pancakes w/ apple cinnamon topping, roasted asparagus, bacon | fried eggplant w/ pesto
*make pesto, clean, make crackers

Saturday 4
B – pancakes, bacon | teff porridge w/ blueberries
D – cp roast beef, baked sweet potatoes, roasted cauliflower and brussels sprouts | salad
*make sd bread, make elderberry syrup, roast/freeze pumpkin

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No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Cups

Looking for an easy, prep ahead fall breakfast? These no bake pumpkin cheesecake cups are great for kids and adults. Plus they are packed with nutrition.

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One of my favorite foods is cheesecake. It comes in a close second behind ice cream. Yes, I love my creamy dairy desserts!

However, I don’t have time to make cheesecake very often. So I came up with a cheater version for fall.

Pumpkin cheesecake cups do require about two minutes of heating to dissolve the gelatin. But there is no baking involved. All of the prep work takes about five minutes of hands on time. In fact pumpkin cheesecake cups are so easy to prepare that even your kids can make them!

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Nutrition first.

Pumpkin is a superstar when it comes to vitamins. So any way I can add it to our diet is a bonus. Then you add yogurt with probiotics and healthy fat.

Don’t forget about the gelatin! This will help aid digestion and boost the protein content.

I love that I can make a batch of pumpkin cheesecake cups before bed and breakfast is ready in the morning. So when I have a child wake up at 6 am and tell me he’s starving we don’t have a mini crisis (i.e. meltdown).

Pumpkin cheesecake cups also work really well for school lunches. Kids see it as a treat. I see it as a source of protein and vegetables. A win for everyone.

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Perfect any time of day.

Of course you can always serve these for dessert too. Make a big batch for a crowd. Add some crumbled gluten free pumpkin spice graham crackers to individual cups to mimic crust. You’ll get rave reviews and be able to sit and enjoy some with your guests!

This recipe makes enough for two cheesecake cups. It can easily be scaled up to make as many servings as you need. They will stay good in the refrigerator for up to a week so you can make a batch to enjoy all week long. Though I can guarantee they won’t last very long!

If you like your cheesecake really soft you can reduce the gelatin about 1/2 tsp. If you like it super firm you can increase the gelatin about 1/2 tsp. Adjust it to make your ideal cheesecake.

Are you enjoying all things pumpkin right now?

Add these no bake pumpkin cheesecake cups to your list of must try treats!

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No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Cups
Serves 2
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Ingredients
  1. 3/4 cup plain greek yogurt or strained whole milk yogurt
  2. 1/4 cup pureed pumpkin
  3. 1/4 cup honey
  4. 3 tsp. grass-fed gelatin
  5. 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  6. 2 homemade graham crackers or 1 store-bought graham cracker
Instructions
  1. Strain whole milk yogurt for one hour (it takes about 1 1/2 cups of yogurt to get 3/4 cups thick yogurt).
  2. Crush graham crackers and place in the bottom of two small containers (1/2 pint jars work well)
  3. Combine the yogurt, pumpkin, honey, cinnamon and gelatin in a small saucepan.
  4. Let sit one minute.
  5. Heat on low-med until the gelatin is dissolved and the mixture is liquid, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Pour the mixture over the graham crackers and chill until set.
Notes
  1. Pumpkin cheesecake cups will stay good in the refrigerator for up to a week.
  2. Squash can be used in place of the pumpkin.
  3. Coconut milk yogurt can be used in place of the dairy yogurt.
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Einkorn Pumpkin Scones

Einkorn pumpkin scones are the perfect fall breakfast. They are easy to make and free of dairy, eggs, nuts, soy, rice, corn and coconut.

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Have you ever tried einkorn flour? It is quite new to me.

If you haven’t heard of it, einkorn is an ancient variety of wheat that has not been modified or processed like most modern wheat. So it is easier on the gut. Even some people that are sensitive to gluten can tolerate einkorn!

Baking with einkorn.

Einkorn absorbs liquid differently than regular wheat. So you can’t just swap it one for one in your recipes. You will likely need more einkorn.

Since I love to experiment I set to work right away when I got my first bag of einkorn flour. I created einkorn pumpkin scones.

I LOVE scones. Not only are they delicious, but they are easy to make and easy to adapt to an allergen free diet. There are no eggs required and you can use whatever flour and fat you tolerate. You just have to get the ratios right.

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Start simple.

I make these even easier by mixing the dough in the food processor. Then you can chill the dough to bake later in the day, freeze the dough for freshly baked scones another day or bake them immediately.

Einkorn pumpkin scones are perfect for fall. Serve them for breakfast, brunch or alongside a hot bowl of soup (my favorite!). Who doesn’t love a warm, pumpkin and cinnamon scone fresh from the oven?!

The thing that stands out to me about einkorn flour is how soft it is. Most wheat has sort of a hard texture. But einkorn is so soft…which makes your baked goods soft! It really takes them to a whole new level.

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I also love that you don’t have to soak these scones because they use all purpose einkorn flour. Many baked goods work really well with soaked flour. A scone is not one of them. I’ve tried. They just don’t quite turn out the same. Scones aren’t meant to have much liquid added. Just fat and flour.

Not a huge scone fan? Add an egg to the dough and turn einkorn pumpkin scones into cookies!

If you have never had einkorn flour I encourage you to give it a try. It is much gentler on the tummy than modern varieties of wheat. Plus it makes amazing baked goods.

Start with a batch of einkorn pumpkin scones to see how you like it and how it behaves. Then start your own experimenting.

Do you like scones as much as I do? What is your favorite flavor?

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Einkorn Pumpkin Scones
Yields 12
A simple scone made with pumpkin and einkorn flour.
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
25 min
Total Time
35 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
25 min
Total Time
35 min
Ingredients
  1. 2 cups all purpose einkorn flour
  2. 1/2 cup cane sugar
  3. 1 tsp. cinnamon
  4. 1 tsp. baking soda
  5. 1/2 tsp. unrefined sea salt
  6. 1/2 cup solid fat (lard, tallow, butter, coconut oil)
  7. 2/3 cup pureed pumpkin
  8. 1 tsp. vanilla
  9. optional: 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips, chopped crispy pecans, dried cranberries
Instructions
  1. Heat the oven to 350*F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, soda and salt in a food processor (or bowl). Pulse to combine.
  3. Add the fat. Pulse until the mixture is crumbly (or combine by hand).
  4. Add the pumpkin and vanilla. Process until well combined.
  5. Transfer the dough to a bowl. Mix the chocolate chips/nuts/dried fruit in by hand.
  6. Divide the dough into 12 equal portions. Roll into a ball and flatten on prepared parchment paper.
  7. Sprinkle cane sugar on top if desired.
  8. At this point you can freeze the scones or chill them in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
  9. Bake for 25 minutes.
Notes
  1. To make these into cookies add one egg along with the pumpkin and vanilla. Scoop mounds of dough onto the baking sheet. Reduce baking time to 10 - 15 minutes.
  2. Squash can be used in place of the pumpkin. Butternut works best.
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Allergen Friendly Meal Plan Week of 10/11/15

This week’s allergen friendly meal plan and agenda focuses on rotational eating, simple preparation and ongoing preservation.

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Good morning! Are you ready to start a new week? After a trip to visit family yesterday that included a few short naps in the car for me I think I’ve got a little bit of my energy back. It’s a good thing since we have another busy week ahead.

Getting back on track.

There are no major health updates this week. Just the usual monitoring and periodically trying something new. I need to find more variety for my little one and I. So I’m brainstorming what else we could eat.

I am trying to get back on track with rotational eating again. It gets very hard when your diet is so limited. There just isn’t enough food to rotate for four days! I’m not too worried about proteins and fats since I naturally mix those up. I just need to be careful with grains and vegetables.

I’ve added a four day rotation below for my own benefit and to give you an idea of what a rotational diet looks like.

I am also trying to start oil pulling again. My teeth could use some serious help!

I was able to add teff back into our diet last week!! It is very exciting to have a new grain. So far I’m just using it for porridge. I might start baking with it at some point.

What’s coming.

The blog updates are moving along. I wish I could just snap my fingers and have it done because I’m so excited to share it with you!

In case you missed them, last week I posted a recipe for spiced apple ice cream, a guide to preserving pears and some holiday travel tips with a giveaway (go enter!!!).

Last week I was working on a last minute contributor post. Plus I was just so worn out. So I wasn’t able to get as much writing done as I would have liked. This may be a slow week here. But don’t worry, there are plenty of good recipes on the way still.

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What’s cooking.

My kitchen projects this week include:

Meals this week are easy as usual. My husband has to do some travel for work part of the week. That means keeping meals even simpler!

Do you have a busy week ahead? What’s on your menu? Here is our allergen friendly meal plan and rotational diet guide for the week.

Day 1: sourdough, squash, peas
Day 2: corn, pumpkin, spinach
Day 3: teff, beans, zucchini, blueberries
Day 4: einkorn, mushrooms, lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, cherries

meat: chicken, turkey, pork, beef, seafood
fat: evoo, lard, tallow

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Sunday 3
B – cereal, fruit | teff pumpkin porridge w/ blueberries
L – grilled burgers, grilled zucchini, layered potatoes
D – veggies and chips w/ hummus, strawberry milkshakes, beans
*make gummies, make hummus

Monday 4
B – yogurt, granola bar | broth w/ burger, beans
D – cp roast turkey, broccoli, french fries
*make broth, bake/freeze squash, make einkorn scones

Tuesday 1
B – toast w/ sunbuter | salad, scone
D (early) – mini pesto turkey olive pizzas, peas
*make pesto

Wednesday 2
B – blueberry yogurt | sd bread w/ pesto
D – pumpkin pasta, spinach
*bake/freeze pumpkin, feed sd

Thursday 3
B – breakfast cookies | leftover pasta w/ spinach
D – spaghetti, beans, garlic toast
*make pumpkin roll, soak teff, soak flour for pancakes

Friday 4
B – yogurt, granola, fruit | teff pumpkin porridge w/ blueberries
D – pancakes w/ apple topping, sausage, roasted cauliflower
*make sd bread

Saturday 1
B – pancakes | broth w/ mushrooms, sausage
D – pan seared salmon, roasted squash, peas, chips
*make/can chili sauce

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Holiday Travel Tips With Food Allergies

Don’t miss out on family gatherings this year! Follow a few simple travel tips with food allergies to keep everyone safe and having fun. Plus enter for a chance to get even more great real food information.

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The holidays are a time to celebrate, a time to see friends and family and a time to enjoy good food. You can relax and take a break from every day duties. It is something to look forward to all year long.

Unless you have food allergies.

If you or your child has food allergies holidays can be stressful! Did someone put the butter knife in the jelly jar? Are there nuts in the pesto? Is there anything I can eat? Did cousin Joe wash his hands before playing with the toys?

Start celebrating.

When it’s time to pack up and head out for the holidays there are some things you can do to take the stress out and add the fun back. Plus you’ll get to enjoy good food too!

  1. Ask for the menu ahead of time.

 Whether you are visiting grandparents, siblings or friends ask for the menu in advance. Be sure to ask for details and ingredients.

This will give you an opportunity to offer suggestions and substitutions if necessary. It will also give you an idea of how much safe food will be available.

  1. Pack your own food.

When you have food allergies you always have to be prepared with safe foods. Pack a cooler with a few simple, nutritious foods. This can be anything from raw fruits and vegetables to cheese slices, bacon and hard boiled eggs. Whatever you tolerate.

If there won’t be much on the menu that you can eat don’t hesitate to bring something more substantial like a sandwich, roasted chicken or a thermos of soup.

Just be sure you have plenty for a meal and some extra. People change plans at the last minute and you don’t want to show up and be caught off guard that the food you were planning on isn’t available.

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Allergen Friendly Meal Plan Week of 10/4/15

This week’s allergen friendly meal plan and agenda is about squash, pumpkin and tomato preservation and quick prep foods.

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Well it certainly feels like fall! The weather sure changed quickly here. We were just wearing shorts and now the heat is on.

We have another busy week ahead as usual, starting out with an extra trip to the ortho Monday morning. Not what I wanted after just going last Wednesday. We need to get to the meat market to stock up. We are also celebrating my nephew’s birthday on Saturday.

The food experimenting never seems to end. But at least we had a really good week with my little one last week and finally got her to start eating a bit more again!

My son has had a flare of some kind the last few weeks, but so far I can’t pinpoint it. I hope we do soon because the hyperactivity is a bit much. I do have one suspicion that I will take out this week and see what happens.

My kitchen agenda for the week includes:

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Last week I posted recipes for honey sweetened pumpkin butter and sourdough pumpkin pie cereal. I also reviewed Natural Remedies for Kids (a great resource!!).

***Make sure you also check out the Stop Fighting Food videos.***

Open enrollment for the master class will be over soon. This looks so good.

This week I have more delicious recipes, tutorials and a giveaway! You really don’t want to miss that.

The allergen friendly meal plan for this week will once again be chicken free and egg free. But delicious nevertheless. Here is what we’re eating. What’s on your menu?

Allergen Friendly Meal Plan | Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Sunday
B – pastry, fruit | salmon, spinach, squash, broth
L – cp roast beef, roasted potatoes, carrots
D – pizza, roasted cabbage
*make Goldfish® crackers, make yogurt?, make pudding? make pesto, sprout beans, make sd bread, make broth

Monday
B – yogurt, granola, grapes | liver, broth, pumpkin, peas
D (prep ahead) – pesto white bean pasta, peas
*soak oats

Tuesday
B – oatmeal | beef, broth, beans
D (ready any time) – sloppy joes, beans, chips
*roast/freeze squash, boil eggs

Wednesday
B – hard boiled egg, toast, fruit | broth, squash, spinach
D – sausage gravy over spaghetti squash, roasted cauliflower
*make/can chili sauce

Thursday
B – cereal, fruit | squash, cereal, molasses tonic
D – turkey nuggets w/ honey mustard, layered veggies, pear slices
*roast/freeze pumpkin, make sd bagels

Friday
B – yogurt, granola bar | broth, liver, pumpkin, peas
D – fried eggs, toast, roasted squash, fruit salad
*make einkorn scones

Saturday
B – smoothies, breakfast cookies | broth, beef, spinach
D – at party
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Stuffy Noses, Tangled Hair and Allergies: A Natural Remedies Review

When the cold or flu hits, when allergies flare or when kids can’t settle down don’t reach for a pill. Instead try some simple natural remedies.

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When it comes to natural remedies I am definitely a novice.

I know food backwards and forwards. But herbs, oils and spices? Salves and tinctures? Come again?

Keep it simple.

You can imagine my delight when I flipped through Natural Remedies for Kids and saw just how easy it is to make so many natural treatments at home!

And I really do mean easy. Because if they weren’t I would have just put the book back down.

Natural Remedies is so easy to follow and find what you need. The advice is practical and straight forward.

Easy tips.

There are common sense tips like braiding long hair to keep it from getting tangled at night. Yes, I used that one immediately on my daughter! Then there is no need for any detangler (though if you need one there is a recipe for it).

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Allergy treatments.

I have talked a lot about my daughter’s environmental allergies and struggles with clogged sinuses. Natural Remedies has an easy recipe for allergy syrup that is on my to-do list.

In the mean time we’re trying nettle tea. I had no idea it was so good for allergies.

There is really some kind of remedy for just about every common concern. It includes respiratory ailments, colds, flu, skin and hair issues, bumps and bruises and even emotional problems (like hyperactivity and anxiety).

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Start small.

I am slowly building my supply for my natural medicine cabinet, starting with some of the more common and cheaper ingredients (like turmeric and nettle leaf). I will gradually add on as I become more familiar with and more comfortable with natural remedies.

One of the things that I love so much about finally going down this path (aside from the fact that it was one of my goals for this year that had been going by the wayside) is that I can make things that are safe for my youngest. Pretty much all OTC medications (both conventional and natural/homeopathic) contain some form of palm or coconut.

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Save money.

You can still get Natural Remedies for Kids at a discount price right now. I’d snatch it up! This will be my go-to resource this winter.

And if you have a child like mine that is a sponge and loves to read anything and everything let them take a look and learn right along with you!

Natural Remedies for Kids is a resource that will benefit the entire family and help promote a natural lifestyle and overall health. If you are new to natural remedies or just looking to expand your knowledge this book is for you.

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Sourdough Pumpkin Pie Cereal

Pumpkin isn’t just for fall desserts. Try it in your breakfast! Sourdough pumpkin pie cereal is crunchy, sweet and easy to make. Eat it for breakfast covered in milk or sprinkled on yogurt.

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Are you getting excited for all things pumpkin?

I know I am. It’s crazy to think that just a few years ago I wanted nothing to do with anything pumpkin.

I hated it.

I hated it as a child and as an adult. I just didn’t understand why everyone loved pumpkin pie, pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin everything.

Until I started roasting fresh pumpkin.

What you get in a can doesn’t even compare to freshly roasted pumpkin.

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Pumpkin, pumpkin everywhere!

Now I love to use pumpkin year round!

Not only is it packed with nutrients, but it tastes great. I use it in soups, breads, muffins, pasta, crackers, pie, ice cream, cheesecake. Pretty much any way you can think of.

I even love it plain with a touch of honey and sea salt.

And yes, I can even handle canned pumpkin now.

Pumpkin for breakfast.

One of my favorite ways to use pumpkin is in sourdough pumpkin pie cereal. It’s like pumpkin pie in your breakfast bowl.

Combine sourdough with pumpkin, sugar and spice and you’ve got an amazing start to your day.

Sourdough pumpkin pie cereal is great with milk. But you can also sprinkle it on yogurt. I like to add it to my salted caramel custard. It is my replacement for granola.

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Pumpkin for snacks.

Most of the time I find myself just munching on it plain! Sourdough pumpkin pie cereal makes a great snack.

Better yet mix it with crispy nuts and dried apples for the perfect fall trail mix.

Any way you serve it this cereal is a delicious fall treat.

Sourdough pumpkin pie cereal is made with traditional sourdough for easier digestion and nutrient absorption. It is also dairy, egg, nut, corn, soy, coconut and rice free.

Are you in need of something different for breakfast this fall?

Grab some pumpkin (fresh or canned) and get a batch of sourdough pumpkin pie cereal started. The whole family will love it!
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Sourdough Pumpkin Pie Cereal
Serves 12
Simple sourdough cereal with pumpkin and spice.
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Ingredients
  1. 1 cup sourdough starter
  2. 1 cup wheat, spelt or rye flour
  3. 1/4 cup water
  4. 1 cup pureed pumpkin
  5. 3/4 cups organic cane sugar
  6. 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  7. 1/2 tsp. unrefined sea salt
  8. 1 tsp. cinnamon
Instructions
  1. Combine the starter, flour and water. Cover and let soak 6 - 24 hours.
  2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Heat oven to 350*F.
  3. Add the remaining ingredients to the flour mixture. Mix well.
  4. Spread on the parchment lined baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 1 hour.
  6. Let cool 10 minutes.
  7. Flip the whole "cake" (leaving the parchment paper on the baking sheet.
  8. Cut into small squares (using a pizza cutter or sharp knife).
  9. Bake another 45 minutes.
  10. Allow to cool completely.
  11. Store in a sealed container at room temperature for up to a month or in the freezer for up to a year.
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Honey Sweetened Pumpkin Butter Three Ways: SHK Post

Now that fall is here it’s time for pumpkin everything! Use this nutrient packed vegetable to create three variations on pumpkin butter. It is so easy and delicious. Your kids will love it.

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Coming up with healthy snacks can be a challenge. Kids want sweet and tasty. You want quick and nutritious.

Honey sweetened pumpkin butter is the perfect solution!

Pumpkin is not a vegetable most people eat very often. But it really is packed with nutrients. Pumpkin contains vitamin A (a lot of it!), vitamin C, potassium, copper and iron in addition to lots of phyto-nutrients. So it makes the perfect component to a healthy snack like pumpkin butter.

There are three variations of pumpkin butter – original, chocolate and sunflower. They each have a unique flavor that your kids are sure to love. And with only three or four ingredients they are all easy to make.

Honey Sweetened Pumpkin Butter Three Ways | | Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

It only takes about ten minutes to make all three pumpkin butters! It is that easy. After a few minutes in the refrigerator they are ready to eat. I like to prepare them in advance. Then snack time is easy. The pumpkin butter will last up to a week in the refrigerator.

Are you ready to whip up one or all three of these tasty fall treats? Head on over to Super Healthy Kids where I show you just how easy it is. Then surprise your kids with a delicious after school treat.

Don’t forget to really add to the fun by making a batch of pumpkin spice graham crackers to go along with the pumpkin butter. Maybe homework time will go a bit smoother with a fun snack. At the very least your kids will have their mouths and bellies full of good stuff.

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Allergen Friendly Meal Plan | Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Allergen Friendly Meal Plan Week of 9/27/15

This week’s allergen friendly meal plan and agenda is about transitioning to fall, preservation and staying healthy.

Allergen Friendly Meal Plan | Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Here we are closing out the month of September already. It’s starting to feel like fall, though the weather sure has been warm!

There are apples, pears, pumpkins and squash everywhere. I love it. But it also means lots of canning and freezing.

What we’re doing.

Last week I worked my way through a half bushel of pears in one day! We also got to visit my grandpa’s farm, do some house hunting of our own and spend time with family.

This week most of my time will be spent coming and going as we have activities almost every morning, afternoon and some evenings.

Allergen Friendly Meal Plan| Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

How we’re feeling.

Overall we’re all doing pretty well health-wise. I’m still working on the fine details of diet for each child.

My oldest has been chicken free for three weeks now. I am going to do it a least one more week. I think I’ll take eggs back out this week to verify whether or not they are a problem.

My son had a bit of a rough week last week. I think it was due to nuts. So I’ll keep those out for a bit again.

I made a pretty big discovery in relation to my little one’s health last week. I hope to share more about that in a separate post at some point.

I am still working on gradually increasing my probiotic and making sure I get liver into my diet a few times a week. I actually had a few days last week where I felt really good and saw an improvement in my skin and hair. It is very exciting to see glimpses of change!

Allergen Friendly Meal Plan| Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

What I’m making.

I didn’t put too many kitchen projects on my list this week since I won’t have much time. Here is what I do have planned:

Last week I shared a delicious veggie-filled cookie and recipes for homemade grape juice and grape jelly. This week I’ve got a simple pumpkin treat that I’m sharing at Super Healthy Kids, plus a cereal recipe and book review.

I am still working on the blog updates. It’s turning out to be a slow process. But I’m super excited!

What we’re eating.

My allergen friendly meal plan this week has to be super simple and mostly things I can prepare in advance. I am still trying to stretch our meat budget a bit. Though it is a challenge when there are no meatless protein sources my little one and I can eat!

What is on your menu this week?

Allergen Friendly Meal Plan | Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Sunday
B – yogurt parfaits | broth, squash, chicken
L – cp beef roast, potatoes, carrots
D – layered bean dip, guacamole, chips, roasted cauliflower and brussels sprouts, applesauce
*make refried beans, roast/freeze squash, make tea, make yogurt

Monday
B – toast w/ sunbutter, grapes | liver, spinach, beans
D (prep ahead) – chicken, noodle and squash casserole, beans, jello
*make jello, roast/freeze squash, boil eggs

Tuesday
B – hard boiled egg, toast w/ grape jelly | broth, chicken, pumpkin, peas
D (ready any time) – cp chicken and pork chops, rice, peas
*make broth, skim cream, make ice cream

Wednesday
B – yogurt, granola bar | sardines, squash
D (prep ahead, easy clean up) – cp hobo dinners, jello
* make sd bread

Thursday
B – cereal, fruit | liver, spinach, beans
D – hot taco rice bowls, guacamole, sauteed zucchini
*soak flour for pancakes, soak flour for cereal

Friday
B – yogurt, granola, fruit | broth, pumpkin, beef, peas
D – pumpkin pancakes, bacon, broccoli, pears
*make Golden Grahams® cereal

Saturday
B – cereal, fruit | salted caramel custard, sd cereal
L – pizza
D – pan seared cod, layered vegetables, beans
*make apple crisp, make wheat bread

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