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Spiced Holiday Nuts {Easy & Delicious Homemade Gift-in-a-Jar}

By Kelly · 4 Comments

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One of my family’s favorite traditions is making Delicious Homemade Mason Jar Gifts. And the wonderful thing is, they’re as much fun to make together, as they are to give to others! Simply layer the ingredients of a treasured recipe in a jar, then add a festive ribbon and tag, and there you have it – a thoughtful gift made with love!

Homemade gifts are not only a personal way to show your friends and family you care, but they also make thoughtful, economical gifts for all of the other special people in your family’s life too, such as teachers, neighbors, and co-workers. (Be sure to check out my favorite mason jar gift recipes for lots of ideas!)

This year, we’ll be spreading holiday cheer with this delightful Spiced Holiday Nuts Gift-in-a-Jar recipe. These tasty nuts capture the aroma and flavor of the holiday season with just a hint of cayenne, giving them an extra kick of flavor. Honestly, it’s almost impossible to stop eating them!

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That’s why, it’s a good thing these spiced nuts are a healthier treat. That’s right, they may look sugared, but they’re not. Their sweetness comes from pure maple syrup which creates a lightly sweet glaze that coats the nuts beautifully, ensuring delicious sweet-n-spicy flavor in every bite.

Of course, the best part is how easy this tasty gift is to make! Just add all of the ingredients to your slow cooker or instant pot and “voila” you’ve got the perfect homemade holiday treat.

How to Make Slow Cooker Spiced Holiday Nuts

Let me show you how simple it is to make this delicious & festive gift …

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Add 6 cups unsalted nuts to a 6-quart slow cooker (or instant pot programmed on slow cooker setting). This recipe is very versatile, so feel free to use any combination of nuts you’d like. Or you can use just one nut, such as pecans or walnuts with equally delicious results.

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Make the sweet-n-spicy coating by whisking together the melted butter, maple syrup and spices as directed in the recipe below. Pour the sweet-n-spicy mixture over the nuts and stir well, until thoroughly combined. Then, cover and cook according to the recipe instructions.

Remember to stir the nuts every 30 minutes to ensure even cooking. In addition, each time you remove the lid to stir the nuts, be sure to wipe the condensation off the inside of the lid to reduce the moisture level. This will help the nuts dry more easily.

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After cooking time is completed, stir the nuts well. Then, carefully spread them out onto a large, parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet to cool completely. Once the nuts are completely cool, it’s time for gift-making fun!

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To make gifts-in-a-jar, gather together your favorite jars, such as clip top canning jars, mason jars or even recycled jelly jars. Then, quickly fill the jars with the spiced nuts before you’re tempted to eat them all yourself. Then, gather together festive ribbon and tags, and let your creativity soar as you create beautiful, homemade gift jars that your friends and family will love!

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Spiced Holiday Nuts (GF, DF)

Yield: 6 cups

Ingredients

  • 6 cups unsalted nuts (I use 2 cups each of whole pecans, almonds and cashews)
  • 3 tablespoons butter (or coconut oil), melted
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  1. Very lightly grease the bottom and sides of a 6-Quart Slow Cooker with butter or coconut oil (or use the slow cooker setting on an Instant Pot). Set the temperature to high. Place the nuts into the prepared slow cooker (or instant pot).
  2. In a small bowl, add the remaining ingredients – melted butter, maple syrup and seasonings – whisk together until well blended.
  3. Pour the sweet-n-spicy mixture over the nuts. Use a rubber spatula to thoroughly combine, making sure the nuts are well coated and are evenly distributed across the bottom of the slow cooker (or instant pot).
  4. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes. Then stir the nuts well and reduce the temperature to low. Cover and continue to cook on low for about 1 1/2 more hours, making sure to stir the nuts every 30 minutes. Also, each time you remove the lid to stir the nuts, be sure to wipe the condensation off the inside of the lid. This helps to reduce the moisture level, so the nuts dry more easily.
  5. Nuts are finished when they are nearly dry. (Since slow cookers vary in temperature, if nuts are not dry enough after two hours cooking time, continue to cook with the lid slightly ajar, checking and stirring every 15-20 minutes.)
  6. After cooking time is completed, stir the nuts well. Then, carefully spread the nuts out onto a parchment-lined large rimmed baking sheet to cool and finish drying.
  7. Allow the spiced nuts to cool completely. Then, place them into airtight containers, such as mason jars. If giving as a gift, add festive ribbon and gift tags to the jars as described above to create a beautiful homemade gift.

Notes

Nuts will remain fresh in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week, or store in the refrigerator for up to one month.

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Ultimate Banana Bread (GF, DF)

By Kelly · 17 Comments

I bet you’ll go bananas over this tasty sweet treat too!

Ultimate Banana Bread

This easy, scrumptious banana bread is one of the most beloved recipes from my published cookbook, Everyday Grain-Free Baking. And I’m certain that you’ll soon discover it to be a new family favorite in your home too!

Topped with a layer of sliced bananas, it’s truly the ultimate in moist, delicious flavor. In fact, it’s so scrumptious, I promise – no one will know it’s grain-free and dairy-free! And since over-ripe bananas are naturally sweet, just a touch of honey is all that’s needed to create a perfect balance of sweetness and rich flavor. So it’s definitely a nutritious treat you can feel good about serving.

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With its light, moist texture and rich banana flavor, this delightful bread makes a beautiful and tasty addition to any breakfast or brunch. Classic sweet quick breads like this one are certain to bring back fond memories that everyone deserves to enjoy!

EverydayGrainFreeBakingThis delightful recipe is just one of more than 100 irresistible grain-free, dairy-free recipes in my new cookbook – Everyday Grain-Free Baking!

From breads, biscuits and muffins to savory snacks and decadent treats, you’ll find step-by-step instructions, beautiful color photographs and helpful tips & tidbits to make all of your GF baking adventures a delicious success!

Click here to get a SNEAK PEEK of the book!

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Ultimate Banana Bread

Yield: 12 slices

Ingredients

  • 2 cups blanched almond flour
  • 2 Tbsp coconut flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 large ripe bananas)
  • 3 Tbsp honey
  • 2 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 Tbsp pure coconut milk
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • Optional: 1 large ripe banana, sliced

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8.25x4.25-inch loaf pan and line bottom only with parchment paper, slightly greasing the parchment as well. Note: A standard 9x5-inch loaf pan will result in a longer, shorter loaf. But it will still taste great!)
  2. In a small bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, add the mashed banana, honey and coconut oil. Using a stand mixer or electric hand mixer, blend together until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add the eggs, milk and vanilla to the banana mixture and blend until well combined.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix until batter is thick and smooth, making sure to scrape down the bowl as needed.
  6. Mix in the apple cider vinegar, then pour batter into the prepared loaf pan using a rubber spatula to scrape all the batter from the bowl.
  7. Optional: In a medium bowl, add one tablespoon of melted coconut oil. Cut one banana into thin slices and gently toss in the coconut oil until well coated. Arrange the banana slices along the top of the batter, leaving the center open for even baking.
  8. Bake bread for approximately 45 minutes, until golden brown and toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Allow bread to rest on stovetop about 10 minutes. Then, run a knife along the edges and invert onto a cutting board to finish cooling.

Notes

Recipe Variation: If you’re a chocolate lover, fold 1/3 cup of dairy-free mini chocolate chips into the batter. This bread is also delicious with the addition of walnuts, either sprinkled across the top of the bread, or folded into the batter—or both!

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Peach Cobbler Donuts (& Muffins!)

By Kelly · 13 Comments

This scrumptious gluten-free, grain-free Peach Cobbler Donut recipe easily comes together to create a delicious cake-like doughnut, or light & fluffy muffin!

Peaches always make me smile! That’s one reason I tend to buy way too many when peach season arrives. This summer, I found an amazing buy one case, get one free deal at the Farmers Market. So guess who came home with two cases of peaches???

Since my youngest loves to bake, I asked him if he had any ideas for something new we could create with our bounty of peachy goodness. Without giving it a second thought, he immediately decided we should make peach cobbler donuts! I’m not sure if I’ve mentioned it or not before – but he’s a bit of a “dough-nut” to say the least!

This scrumptious gluten-free, grain-free Peach Cobbler Donut recipe easily comes together to create a delicious cake-like doughnut, or light & fluffy muffin!

In fact, he’s actually the idea guy for the other two donut recipes I’ve shared – Apple Cider Donuts and Maple Glazed Pumpkin Donuts (just incase you’re a dough-nut too!). 

This recipe doesn’t venture too far from the others in it’s list of simple wholesome ingredients, making it a fun recipe for kids to help with – simply add the ingredients to your food processor and blend.

The recipe easily comes together to create a delicious cake-like donut … or light & fluffy MUFFIN … see more about that yummy option below …

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Being a cookbook author and food blogger is not only fun, it also comes with some nice perks on occasion. For example, my friends over at KitchenAid were kind enough to come to my rescue last summer by sending me a new KitchenAid 11-cup Food Processor when my Cuisinart gave out right in the middle of recipe development for Everyday Grain-Free Baking.

This handy kitchen essential is put to work almost daily, as having a good food processor not only makes putting a recipe together a snap, it also performs a multitude of kitchen tasks from mixing and blending to chopping, slicing and shredding.

In the case of this scrumptious recipe, a food processor allows you to simply add all of the ingredients to one bowl – then blend and you’re ready to bake! I love it when a recipe is simple to make and simple to clean up!

This scrumptious gluten-free, grain-free Peach Cobbler Donut recipe easily comes together to create a delicious cake-like doughnut, or light & fluffy muffin!

Since this recipe was my sweet son’s brilliant idea, he gets the first bite! Of course, he didn’t stop at just one bite … and I’m betting your family won’t either! They’re seriously just too yummy!

This scrumptious gluten-free, grain-free Peach Cobbler Donut recipe easily comes together to create a delicious cake-like doughnut, or light & fluffy muffin!

Even better … this recipe can be used to make marvelous muffins too! Just add the batter to a muffin tin, as outlined in the recipe below, and enjoy the most amazing Perfectly Peachy Muffins! Yum!

This scrumptious gluten-free, grain-free Peach Cobbler Donut recipe easily comes together to create a delicious cake-like doughnut, or light & fluffy muffin!

Looking for more healthy and delicious ways to enjoy juicy peaches? Here are a few more delectable dishes featuring this beloved summer fruit!
• Peach Pancakes (what a sweet way to start the day!)
• Peach-Mango Salsa (perfect over grilled fish or chicken!)
• Peaches & Cream Ice Pops (a favorite treat for kids of all ages!)
• Peach Preserves (great way to enjoy peaches all year long!)

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Peach Cobbler Donuts (& Muffins!)

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup peeled and diced ripe peaches, divided
  • 1 large egg, plus 1 egg white
  • 1/4 cup pure coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups blanched almond flour
  • 1 Tbsp coconut flour
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/8 tsp sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously grease a 6-cavity donut pan with palm shortening or coconut oil; set aside. (If making muffins, line a 12-cup muffin tin with 6 parchment liners.)
  2. In a food processor, add just 1/2 cup diced ripe peaches. Then add the remaining ingredients in the order given.
  3. Pulse to combine the ingredients and then blend on low for just a minute to finish combining. Do not overmix.
  4. Add the remaining 1/4 cup diced peaches and pulse just enough to combine, as you do want small peach bits in the batter.
  5. Carefully spoon the donut batter into the prepared donut pan just shy of the fill line. Use your finger or back of spoon to even out the top of the batter. (If making muffins, evenly distribute the batter among the 6 lined muffin cups.)
  6. Bake for 16-18 minutes, until donut springs back when touched. (For muffins, bake 25-28 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.)
  7. Remove from oven and allow the donuts (or muffins) to cool in the pan for 1-2 minutes. Then turn them out onto a sheet of parchment paper. Then, transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
  8. Dust the donuts with a little powdered coconut (or powdered sugar). Enjoy!

Notes

To make powdered coconut, simply pulse-blend together 1/4 cup of unsweetened shredded coconut with 1 teaspoon of coconut flour until fine, almost powder-like. Be sure to use the pulse function of your blender and pulse slowly, so you don’t make coconut butter. Use the powdered coconut to add a sugar-free, pretty and tasty decorative effect to your baked goods.

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