Living Without Type 1 - Post 4

Living Without Type 1 - Post 4


Quinoa, Kale and Figs are in season this month. Kim Brown at Living Without Type 1 has created a few recipes that are healthy and easy to put together.


Quinoa Oatmeal

In a saucepan over medium high heat mix 2 cups of almond milk and 1 cup of rinsed golden quinoa.  Stir together, cover, turn to low heat.  Let it cook on low for about 10-15 minutes or until quinoa has soaked up all of the almond milk, has split and is tender.  Sweeten with cinnamon, raw honey, stevia, or agave.

Kale Salad

Chop 1 bunch of kale, add 1/2 red onion. Drizzle 3 Tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, 1 Tablespoon of olive oil, add salt and pepper to taste. 

Walnut Crackers with Date Spread

Walnut Crackers

3 cups blanched almond flour

1½ teaspoons celtic sea salt

1 cup walnuts, chopped

2 eggs, whisked until frothy

2 tablespoons grapeseed oil

In a large mixing bowl, stir together almond flour, salt, walnuts, eggs and oil until well blended

Separate dough into two halves

Line two large (12 x 16) stainless steel baking sheets with parchment paper

Place one half of the dough in the center of each lined sheet

Cut another piece of parchment paper and place it over one of the balls of dough

Roll dough out between the two pieces of parchment paper, until it is ⅛ inch thick and covers the entire baking sheet; remove top paper and repeat process with the other piece of dough

Cut the dough with a knife or pizza cutter into 2 inch squares

Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown

Cool and serve

Date Spread

3 oz. of goat cheese and 7 large Dates.  Pulse together in a processor and spread over walnut crackers.

Jicama is a sweet, crunchy and healthy snack for kids. Great source of fiber, potassium, iron, calcium, and Vitamins C and E. Cut into long french fries and baggy for a snack on the go.

Hard boiled eggs are another simple easy snack that can be prepared in advance and grab on the go. Wash them down with some yummy lemonade sweetened with liquid or green stevia.

Jaxon was a great little helper, peeling the eggs and juicing lemons with his itty bitty hands.