Sunday, May 5, 2013

Strawberry Banana French Toast

I found this recipe on jeannetteshealthyliving.com and my family is hooked!



Strawberry Banana French Toast Casserole

Ingredients:

8 slices gluten free bread or whole grain bread, cut into cubes
2 ripe bananas, mashed
12 strawberries, diced
1 cup sweetened almond milk
6 eggs
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3 tsp. vanilla extract
maple syrup (for serving)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease a casserole baking dish or individual ramekins with spray oil. Place cubed bread in baking dish(es).
2. Mix mashed banana, diced strawberries, milk, eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla together in medium bowl.
3. Pour milk mixture over bread cubes and toss gently until bread is evenly coated
4. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through. Serve with maps syrup, if desired.

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Gluten Free Zucchini Bread



Ingredients:

3 cups gluten free King Arthur multi-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
3 tsp. ground cinnamon
3 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup white sugar
1 1/4 cup brown sugar
3 tsp. vanilla extract
2 cups grated zucchini
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup crushed walnuts

Directions:

1. Grease two 8x4 inch pans. Preheat oven to 325 F.
2. Sift flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon together in a bowl. 
3. Beat eggs, oil, vanilla and sugar together in a large bowl. Add the sifted ingredients to the cream mixture, and stir well. (batter will be thick at this point!)
4. Stir in zucchini, banana, and nuts until well combined. Pour batter into prepared pans.
5. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 20 minutes, then remove bread from pan and allow to cool completely before serving.