DIY Christmas Mugs with GF Chewy Choc Chip Cookies

You will think Christmas has come early when you taste these GF CHEWY Choc Chip Cookies. I made these for my daughters teachers and my neighbors last year and it was genially easy and fun to do.
I took large mugs from the store and bought plastic inserts to put the cookies in. This year I found some with lids!

Then took my permanent sharpie pen and wrote my message "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays" then sign your families name on the back. You can be super creative and have fun with it! One of my neighbors said she get complaints on hers all the time!

Supplies:
mugs
permanent sharpie pens
plastic inserts to go in the mug
nice bow, ribbon or string for decorating

To make the cookies:
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cup of almond flour
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup choc chips
1/2 cup butter *or coconut oil
1 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla

Instructions
Preheat 180C
line cookie sheet with parchment paper
Mix everything except chocolate chips then add choc chips last then fold them in
Use a teaspoon to scoop out the mixture into the cookie sheet.
Bake 6-10 minutes. just a little golden on top
You don't want to over cook these. They might not appear to be finished as early as 6 minutes, but if you take them out and let them cool. You'll find it makes them very chewy! YuMMM
Let them cool down..... Should be Nice and soft.


Creating the cups:
Preheat oven on 180C.  Write your design on your mugs. When your finished put your cups in the oven for 30 minutes to seal in the sharpie design.
*Not dishwasher proof


P.S. I been told to leave plenty out for Santa

"Happy Holiday's"

Raw Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes

Raw Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes
V, GF

makes 18 cakes


 Ingredients

Crust
1 cup of dates soaked in hot water
1 cup raw almonds
1 cup raw walnuts
1/2 cup hazelnuts
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1 tsp of pumpkin pie spice
pinch of sea salt
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

Filling
2 cups raw cashews
3 tbs of raw honey
1 1/2 cups of pumpkin puree
1 cup of dates soaked in hot water
2 tbs of extra virgin coconut oil
1 tablespoon pumpkin spice
pinch of sea salt

Directions
Crust
Drain dates. Combine all ingredients in a food processor or hight speed blender until combines. The texture should be sticky like dough.
In a silicone cup cakes moulds put large spoonful into each cup cake mould and press firmly down.

Filling
Drain dates. Combine all ingredients into a food processor or high speed blender starting with cashews first, then adding remaining ingredients. A high speed blender words better for a fluffier filling. Put filling on top of the crust. Put into freezer and leave 3+ hours. Take out of freezer and store in freezer zip lock bags. Put in fridge 30-hour before eating. Top with cream, cinnamon, nuts or all of them! Enjoy

Pumpkin Hazelnut Chai

I'm a CHAI FIEND...... I LOVE my CHAI! I this doesn't put you in the Christmas Spirit I don't know what will!

Ingredients
1 tbsp hazelnut butter
1 tbsp pumpkin spice
2 tbsp pumpkin puree
1 tsp black tea or 1 tea bag
270 g coconut milk or milk of choice
* optional 1 piece of ginger root 1"

Directions
Put all ingredients in food processor or blender for 1 minute or until smooth. Transfer to sauce pan and heat for couple minutes. Use a tea strainer to strain mixture. Poor into a cuppa, sprinkle a little cinnamon on top and enjoy!

Pumpkin Spice

Pumpkin Spice

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

1/4 tsp ground ginger

1/8 tsp ground cloves

If you want to make your own from whole spice

2 cinnamon stick

1 nutmeg

1 tbs ground ginger

1 tbsp of whole cloves

Put in a food processor and keep in airtight container.

Hazelnut Butter

Hazelnut Butter

1 cup of Hazelnuts

1-4 tbs of oil.  You could use macadamia, olive, walnut are nice.

 

Put Hazelnuts in Food processor and blend for 1 minute and scrape down the sides. Do this 2 more times then slowly add oil to get to desired consistency. I like mine on the thicker side. Like a spread.

Put in an airtight container. Will last 3-4 weeks.

Pumpkin Pizza

I haven't met anyone that hasn't liked this pizza. Guaranteed success with everyone in the family!

a whole butternut pumpkin with give you about 12 whole slices
shredded tasty or mozzarella cheese
pizza Sauce
toppings of choice

Preheat oven at 180C.
Peel the pumpkin
Cut the end with no seeds very thinly across the pumpkin to make round pieces.
Put in oven for 8 minutes on each side or until the pumpkin is soft.
Take out of the oven and turn on the grill/broil mode on the oven.
Put pizza sauce, cheese and toppings on pizza.
Put back in the oven for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
Take out of the oven put on a plate and serve hot!
Sweet & Salty! YUM

Golden Paste

Turmeric - Golden Paste

1   3 inch turmeric root
1   1 inch ginger root
1   tsp lemon juice
1   tsp apple cider vinegar
1   tsp black pepper
1   tsp chile flakes
3   tsp turmeric powder
1   tbs butter
1   cup creem cheese (click to see how easy it is to make)
1   tsp honey
1   tbs EVOO

chop garlic set aside
chop turmeric, ginger
heat butter turmeric root, turmeric powder, ginger root, apple cider vinegar, for 10 minutes. Add olive oil, raw chopped garlic, honey & lemon juice. Fold together. Put in a glass jar and keep in the fridge for 1-3 weeks.