Recipes
Bread:
Sweet Potato Tortillas:
- Author: albopepper.com
- This low sodium, low fat tortilla recipe contains whole grains and good sources of omega-3!
- Ingredients:
- 1 1/3 cup (158g) Unbleached, All-purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup (55g) Oats, Ground into Flour
- 1 Tbs Ground Flax Seed
- 1/2 tsp Baking Powder (220mg sodium / 124mg potassium)
- 1 cup (250g) Sweet Potato, mashed & hot
- 1 tsp expeller-pressed Organic Canola Oil
- Extra flour for dusting as needed
- Peel medium sweet potato, cut into quarters. Place into casserole dish with 1/2 inch water & cover. Microwave until very soft, about 12 minutes.
- Transfer to bowl & mash thoroughly with fork, combining w/ Canola oil.
- In mixing bowl, combine flour, oat flour, baking powder & flax.
- Add sweet potato mixture & combine until cool enough to continue mixing by hand. Work into dough.
- Flour working surface & place dough on it. Roll it into thick log & cut into 4 equal portions.
- Roll dough segments into balls & lightly coat with flour. Flatten each ball into hockey puck shape.
- Place flattened ball onto work surface. Partially roll it out, then flip & continue to roll out. Lightly dust with flour as needed. Roll out until tortilla is 11 inches in diameter.
- Heat large skillet on medium heat. When pan is hot, add tortilla. Cook for 1 1/2 minutes then flip. Remove tortilla after 2 1/2 minutes total cooking time.
- Store tortilla in dish lined with clean tea towel. Keep covered with towel to maintain softness.
- Brush off loose flour from pan. Repeat process. Reduce heat if skillet gets too hot.
- Occasionally, flip tortillas in dish so last one is sandwiched between other tortillas to enhance softness.
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Total time: - Yield: 4 Tortillas (2 servings)
- Fat: XXg (Sat Fat per serving)
Sodium: 110mg (per serving)
Chickpea Dosa:
- Author: albopepper.com
- This low sodium, chickpea dosa is a delicious curried pancake that goes great with your favorite chutney!
- Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Chickpea Flour
- 1 cup Filtered Water
- 1/4 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1/4 tsp Ground Coriander
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric
- 1/4 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/8 tsp Chili Powder
- 1/8 tsp Iodized Salt
- 1/8 tsp Ginger Powder
- Mix chickpea flour with salt, spices & water in Nutra-Ninja blender. Blend until mixture is perfectly smooth.
- Pour heaping 1/2 cup of batter into heated, flat non-stick skillet.
- Cook on medium flame until top is no longer runny. Then flip & cook 2nd side as well.
- Proceed to cook 2nd dosa.
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Total time: - Yield: 2 Dosa (2 servings)
- Fat: XXg (Sat Fat per serving)
Sodium: 145mg (per serving)
GF Banana Bread (Non-refined + Vegan):
- Author: albopepper.com
- This gluten free, healthy banana bread recipe made without refined grains or sugars and it's vegan!
- Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup Soy Milk Unsweetened
- 1/2 Tbs Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/2 cup Maple Syrup
- 1 cup Ripe Bananas, mashed (2 to 3 bananas) (240g)
- 3 Tbs Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 Tbs Ground Flax
- 1 cup Garbanzo Flour (120g)
- 1/2 cup Oat Flour (46g)
- 2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp rounded Potassium Baking Soda [Potassium Bicarbonate]
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/4 tsp Iodized Salt (575mg sodium)
- 1/2 cup chopped Walnuts (54g)
- Preheat oven to 375° F. Line glass or ceramic bread pan with parchment paper.
- Combine soy milk & apple cider vinegar. Set aside for 2 minutes.
- In large bowl combine wet ingredients: maple syrup, mashed banana, nut butter, vanilla, soy milk mixture. Mix in ground flax.
- In 2nd bowl, combine dry ingredients.
- Mix into wet ingredients just enough to form batter. Do not overwork.
- Fold in walnuts.
- Quickly transfer into bread pan & bake 50 minutes.
- Once baked, allow to rest in bread pan for 10 minutes. Then cool for 20 minutes in rack before slicing.
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Total time: - Yield: 8 Servings
- Fat: 1.2g (Sat Fat per serving)
Sodium: 192.4mg (per serving)
Calories: 258 (per serving)
Protein: 7.7g (per serving)
Fiber: 4.9g (per serving)
Plant-based Drop Biscuits:
- Author: albopepper.com
- This is a reduced sodium, partially whole grain biscuit recipe, prepared from scratch to include oats and almond flour.
- Ingredients:
- 1 cup Unbleached All Purpose Flour (115g)
- 1 cup Oat Flour (123g)
- 1 cup Almond Flour (107g)
- 1 Tbs Baking Powder (1320mg sodium)
- 1/2 tsp (rounded) Potassium Baking Soda [Potassium Bicarbonate]
- 2/3 cup Soy Milk Unsweetened (50mg sodium)
- 1 1/2 Tbs Maple Syrup
- 1/2 Tbs Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/4 cup Unsweetened Apple Sauce (10mg sodium / 45mg potassium)
- 1 Tbs Almond Butter
- Preheat oven to 425° F.
- Mix vinegar, maple syrup, almond butter & applesauce into soy milk. Set aside.
- Mix all dry ingredients in large bowl.
- Pour into liquid ingredients into bowl & combine. Be careful not to overwork dough.
- Transfer dough to baking sheet, lined with silicone liner.
- Divide into 8 portions then slightly flatten them into 3 inch wide disc shapes.
- Bake 15 minutes & serve warm.
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Total time: - Yield: 2 Biscuits (4 servings)
- Fat: 1.7g (Sat Fat per serving)
Sodium: 347mg (per serving)
Calories: 446 (per serving)
Fiber: 7.7g (per serving)
Whole Grain, Gluten-Free Cornbread:
- Author: albopepper.com
- This low sodium, healthy cornbread recipe made from whole grains and it's gluten free!
- Ingredients:
- 1.5 Tbs Flax Seeds, ground
- 1 cup Soy Milk Unsweetened (75mg sodium / 350mg potassium)
- 1/2 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1.5 cups Fine Cornmeal
- 1 cup Oat Flour
- 1/2 tsp Potassium Baking Soda [Potassium Bicarbonate] (~800mg potassium)
- 1 tsp Baking Powder (440mg sodium / 248mg potassium)
- 1/4 cup Unsweetened Apple Sauce (10mg sodium / 45mg potassium)
- 1/4 cup Maple Syrup
- 1/2 Tbs expeller-pressed Organic Canola Oil
- Preheat oven to 375° F. Grease an 8-inch x 8-inch pan or line with parchment paper.
- Measure out & grind flax seeds.
- Stir together milk & vinegar. Let mixture sit for 10 minutes.
- In mixing bowl, combine oat flour, corn flour, baking soda, baking powder & ground flax.
- In small bowl, add milk mixture, applesauce, maple syrup, & oil. Whisk to combine.
- Slowly pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir until just combined, but do not over-mix.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 22 minutes. Remove from oven.
- Let bread cool in pan for several minutes before cutting.
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Total time: - Yield: 4 Servings
- Fat: 0.8g (Sat Fat per serving)
Sodium: 149mg (per serving)
Calories: 367 (per serving)
Fiber: 10.4g (per serving)
Cornbread Muffins:
- Adapted by albopepper.com
- This quick recipe makes a whole grain corn bread. Drop in some sweet corn pieces for added flavor!
- Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cup Corn Meal
- 1 1/4 cup Oats, Ground into Flour
- 1/2 tsp Potassium Baking Soda [Potassium Bicarbonate] (800mg potassium)
- 1/2 tsp Baking Powder (220mg sodium / 124mg potassium)
- 1.5 Tbs Flax Seeds, ground
- 1/4 cup Maple Syrup
- 1 1/4 Cup Filtered Water
- OPTIONAL: 1/2 cup Sweet Corn
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Measure out & grind flax seeds.
- In mixing bowl, combine oat flour, corn flour, baking soda, baking powder & ground flax.
- OPTIONAL: Add sweet corn.
- Pour in water & maple syrup, mixing well until combined.
- Scoop batter into cups of 12 cup muffin pan, lined with silicone baking cups.
- Bake for 18 minutes until lightly browned.
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Total time: - Yield: 12 Muffins (4 servings)
- Fat: XXg (Sat Fat per serving)
Sodium: 158mg (per serving)
Blueberry Muffins (Vegan + Gluten Free):
- Author: albopepper.com
- These gluten free muffins are vegan, low in fat and quite healthy, compared conventional recipes!
- Ingredients:
- 270g Oat Flour
- 60g Garbanzo Flour
- 1 Tbs Ground Flax
- 1/4 tsp (heaping) Potassium Baking Soda [Potassium Bicarbonate] (~400mg potassium)
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp of Iodized Regular Salt
- 1 1/2 cups Soy Milk Unsweetened
- 2/3 cup Maple Syrup
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups Blueberries (frozen)
- Preheat oven to 350˚F.
- Prepare cupcake pan with silicone liners.
- Place dry ingredients in bowl. Mix well.
- Add liquid ingredients & mix until combined.
- Fold in blueberries.
- Spoon into cupcake pan.
- Bake for 35 minutes.
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Total time: - Yield: 12 Servings (12 Muffins)
- Fat: 0.4g (Sat Fat per serving)
Sodium: 178mg (per serving)
Potassium: 267mg (per serving)
Calories: 181 (per serving)
Fiber: 4g (per serving)
Whole Grain Soft Pretzels:
- Adapted by albopepper.com
- These whole grain soft pretzels are a delicious snack to get you through the day!
- Ingredients:
- 1.5 cup + 1 Tbs Warm Filtered Water (110° to 115° F)
- 2 tsp Active Dry Yeast
- 1/4 cup Maple Syrup
- 4 cups White Whole Wheat Flour
- 1 cup Oat Flour
- 3 Tbs Sodium Bicarbonate
- 1 Tbs (heaping) Potassium Bicarbonate
- Mix flours together with whisk. In large bowl.
- Separately, mix maple syrup into water. Mix in yeast.
- Pour liquid into flour bowl. Mix well, adding extra water if needed. But dough should not be very wet.
- Knead dough by hand. Cut dough into 12 pieces & roll into balls.
- Cover & allow to rest for 25 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400° F.
- Fill medium pot 3/4 full with water (8 cups). Bring to boil then slowly add baking sodas.
- Roll out pretzels. Place on baking sheet lined with silicone liner.
- With slotted spoon, lower each pretzel into boiling water & cook 10 seconds.
- Remove pretzel from pot, draining off water & place back onto baking sheet.
- Sprinkle on toppings and proceed to next pretzel.
- Once all are done, place into oven & bake at 400° F for 12 - 15 minutes.
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Total time: - Yield: 12 Pretzels
- Fat: XXg (Sat Fat per serving)
Sodium: XXmg (per serving)
Breakfast:
Vegan Pumpkin Pancakes:
- Adapted by albopepper.com
- These plant based pancakes are simple, delicious and very healthy!
- Ingredients:
- 2 cups Rolled Oats
- 3/4 cup pure Pumpkin Puree
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp (heaping) Potassium Baking Soda [Potassium Bicarbonate]
- 1/4 tsp Iodized Salt
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp Ginger
- 1/4 tsp (slightly scant) Cloves
- 1 cup Soy Milk Unsweetened (76mg sodium / 350mg potassium)
- 1 Tbs Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 cup Maple Syrup
- 1 tsp expeller-pressed Organic Canola Oil (1/2 tsp per batch)
- Add vinegar to soy milk & set aside.
- Grind oatmeal in blender to create flour.
- Mix remaining dry ingredients into oats.
- Mix in remaining wet ingredients until well blended, scraping down sides as needed.
- Heat large pan. When moderately hot, pour on oil & pour approximately 1/3 cup of batter onto pan, forming 4 pancakes. Batter is a little sticky & can be tricky to spread.
- Cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
- When edges start to look dry, flip & cook until lightly firm to touch.
- Notes: Batter thickens as oats absorb liquid. Cook pancakes soon after the batter is formed. As it thickens, pancakes will still be fine, but harder to spread on pan.
- If outside is cooking faster than inside, turn down heat.
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Total time: - Yield: 2 Servings (8 Pancakes, 4 Per Serving)
- Fat: XXg (Sat Fat per serving)
Sodium: XXXmg (per serving)
Orange Oatmeal Pancakes:
- Author: albopepper.com
- These plant based pancakes are simple, delicious and very healthy!
- Ingredients:
- 2 cups Rolled Oats
- 2 Tbs Ground Flax
- 2 tsp Baking Powder (880mg sodium / 496mg potassium)
- 1/2 tsp (rounded) Potassium Baking Soda [Potassium Bicarbonate] (~800mg potassium)
- 1 cup Soy Milk Unsweetened (76mg sodium / 350mg potassium)
- 1/4 cup Maple Syrup
- 3/4 cup Blended Orange (about 1 medium orange)
- Orange Zest (from 1 orange)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 1/2 tsp expeller-pressed Organic Canola Oil (1/2 tsp per batch)
- Combine oat flour, ground flax, baking powder & baking soda in mixing bowl.
- In 2nd bowl, combine soy milk, maple syrup, blended orange & zest.
- Add wet ingredients to dry & stir to form batter.
- Coat large non-stick skillet with 1/2 tsp oil & heat at medium-high.
- Ladle pancake batter into pan using 1/3 measuring cup.
- Cook until bottoms are golden, adjusting heat as needed. Cook 2nd side briefly, just until golden brown.
- Add light coating of oil between each batch to avoid sticking.
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Total time: - Yield: 2 Servings (8 Pancakes, 4 Per Serving)
- Fat: XXg (Sat Fat per serving)
Sodium: 322mg (per serving)
Whole Food Plant Based Waffles:
- Adapted by albopepper.com [source]
- This whole grain, super healthy waffle recipe is full of healthy fruit, nuts & seeds!
- Ingredients:
- 2 Tbs Flax Seeds (ground)
- 2 Tbs Sunflower Seeds (ground)
- 1 3/4 cups Water
- 1/2 medium Apple
- 2 Jumbo Medjool Dates
- 1 cup Oats
- 1/4 cup Cornmeal
- 1/3 cup Whole Pecans and/or Walnuts
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract (optional)
- 1/4 tsp Iodized Salt
- Blend all ingredients in high speed blender until smooth. It should fit into a 32 oz Nutri Ninja cup.
- Heat up waffle iron & cook waffles according to waffle iron's instructions. For Cuisinart waffle iron (WAF-300) use 1/2 cup batter per square.
- Cooking time should be at least 6 minutes. With Cuisinart waffle iron (WAF-300), a setting of "4.5" requires cooking for 8-10 minutes. The minimum cooking time is required to prevent waffle insides from becoming goopy.
- Serve waffles with fruit sauce (made from fruit, date sugar & water).
- Note: Place uneaten waffles on an oven rack to avoid sogginess caused by moisture build up.
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Total time: - Yield: 6 Servings (6 Waffles)
- Fat: XXg (Sat Fat per serving)
Sodium: XXmg (per serving)
Snacks:
Peanut Granola Bar:
- Author: albopepper.com
- This is a nutrition packed peanut granola bar is low in sodium & loaded with vitamin A & protein!
- Ingredients:
- 3 cups Roasted Peanuts, chopped (15.4oz)
- 2 1/2 cup Rolled Oats (8oz)
- 1/2 cup Oats, ground
- 1/4 cup Ground Flax
- 1/4 cup Garbanzo Flour
- 1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/2 cup (126g) Sweet Potato, finely grated
- 1/2 cup Peanut Butter
- 2/3 cup Maple Syrup (7.4oz)
- 1/4 cup expeller-pressed Organic Canola Oil
- 1/4 cup Filtered Water
- 4 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Preheat oven 350° F.
- Mix maple syrup, sweet potato, peanut butter, canola oil, water & vanilla in mixing bowl.
- Add ground oats, garbanzo flour, flax & baking powder. Mix well.
- Add oats, mixing thoroughly.
- Mix peanuts into bowl, stirring until well coated.
- Line 13"x9" baking pan with parchment paper. Firmly spread mixture evenly & press up to edges of pan.
- Bake 25 minutes. Remove from oven & allow to cool completely.
- Cut into pieces & store in airtight container in fridge or freezer.
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Total time: - Yield: 16 Servings (16 Bars)
- Fat: 3.2g (Sat Fat per serving)
Sodium: 52mg (per serving)
Calories: 360 (per serving)
Fiber: 5g (per serving)