About Me

My name is Denise and I have an autoimmune condition of the thyroid called Hashimoto's Disease. This diagnosis brings a different set of challenges for each patient although most of us have to make major changes in our diet. Until recently, my diet was high in gluten, dairy, soy and corn. In fact, I didn't even know the names of 75% of the items in the fresh food isle! That's been the biggest obstacle on my quest to wellness. It is the reason I started this blog; to find and share recipes without those inflammatory ingredients. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do! If you have a favorite recipe of your own to share, please drop me a note via email or through my facebook page. Thanks for checking out the blog -- I look forward to hearing from you!


Sunday, January 11, 2015

Hashimoto's Kitchen Coconut Bar

Need an easy fix for a sweet tooth?  I've got an idea for you and it doesn't even involve cooking! My husband created a delicious little snack bar that's quick and easy to throw together (he let me name it).  Now, honestly I'm not a big fan of coconut so I was a little hesitant to try it. But after I tasted it the first time, I ate a whole one and the rest of his! They're awesome... try it and see.
Ingredients:
3 cups coconut, shredded large flakes
1/8 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon gelatin
4-5 medjool dates
1 tablespoon chia seeds
4-5 squares dark chocolate bar
2 tablespoon coconut oil
1 tablespoon coconut butter
salt, pinch

Keep in mind that all of the ingredients that we used were fresh and organic; I'm certain that it will make a huge difference in quality and taste.  My husband highly recommends that you use the large coconut flakes as opposed to shredded or small flake products.  The gelatin is pure protein; you can add it if you have it on hand. Make sure you include the coconut oil though... it binds the ingredients together.

 The directions are super simple!!  Place all ingredients into a food processor and mix.  It takes ~ one minute to blend them together.  Grease your mini loaf pan with coconut oil. Fill each mini loaf about half full and place them in the refrigerator for about 2 hours. Makes 4 bars.

 "To live differently, we must think differently.  We must not seek to be like the world but to use our bodies in God's service."
Romans 12:1
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