Discover the Deliciousness of Soft Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

Discover the Deliciousness of Soft Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

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Another research and development cookie!  The humble Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies.

There is something about the crunchy and chewy texture of an Oatmeal Raisin cookie that never leaves my memory. I did mix and adapt this recipe a bit to see what would happen. I think I was a scientist in another life.

I replaced the all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour and used coconut oil instead of butter. I also used dried cranberries instead of raisins and topped the cookie with a pecan.  I’m no mathematician and fractions are part of my worst nightmare; I was glad to discover that the replace ingredients were 1:1 ratio. So, 1 cup of gluten-free flour replaces 1 cup of all-purpose flour.  1/2 cup melted coconut oil replaced 1/2 cup butter.

The cookies were crunchy and chewy and didn’t have a coconut flavour. They most certainly reinforced why I love oatmeal raisin cookies.  And apart from being a happy memory cookie,  they will certainly be on my trail running food list for energy!

Original Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies recipe from Live Well Bake Often – 

Ingredients

1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour or (or I used gluten-free flour) (spooned & levelled)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (115 grams) melted butter (or I substituted for coconut oil)
1/2 cup (100 grams) brown sugar
1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 and 1/2 cups (150 grams) old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup (150 grams) raising (I opted for cranberries)

Method

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for 1-2 minutes until well combined. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
  • Slowly mix in the flour mixture and continue mixing until just combined, then mix in the oats and raisins until fully combined, making sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Cover the cookie dough tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.
  • Once the dough is chilled, remove it from the refrigerator. Using a 1.5-2 tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the cookie dough and drop onto the prepared baking sheets. Roll the cookie dough into balls and very gently press down with your hand to flatten each ball of cookie dough slightly (make sure not to flatten them completely, just slightly). Make sure to leave a little room between each ball of cookie dough as they will spread a little while they bake.
  • Bake in separate batches at 350°F for 10-12 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden brown and the top is set. Remove from the oven and cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Notes

Prep time includes 30 minutes of chilling time.
Allowing the cookie dough to chill for 30 minutes will help the cookies to bake up thicker. If you prefer for your cookies to be a little thinner, you may skip the dough chilling.
Cookies may be stored on the counter in an airtight container for up to five days.

If you give this recipe a go, feel free to share your results on our Facebook page, we would love to see your baking!

Other recipes you might enjoy:
Try These Easy Spelt Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Banana bread! A delicious quick recipe using paleo coconut flour
Jakes Tiger Boost Nut Butter Recipe – Cherry Overnight Oats

 

 

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Try These Easy Spelt Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Try These Easy Spelt Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies

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I came upon this chocolate chunk cookies recipe as I’m researching and developing my own perfect chocolate chip cookies.  After reading through the ingredients and um-ing and ah-ing over what I could do, I just decided to follow the instructions!  I can’t not share these as in my opinion, they are a mix of traditional after-school snack ‘milk and cookies’ chocolate chip cookies, and grown-up ‘I think I’ll have a cookie with my coffee/tea cookie.’

If you haven’t used Spelt flour, give it a try. It imparts a touch of ‘nuttiness’ and ‘richness’ without detracting from the feel-good factor of an old school chocolate chip cookie!

I got this great recipe from Butter and Brioche

Ingredients for Chocolate Chunk Cookies

200 g unsalted butter, cubed
285 g light brown sugar
80 g granulated sugar
175 g all-purpose flour
175 g spelt flour
1 ¼ tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 large egg
1 tbsp. vanilla bean extract
225 g dark chocolate, roughly chopped
Flaked salt or fleur de sel, for sprinkling

Method

  • Place the butter into a medium-sized saucepan, set over medium-low heat. Heat, stirring occasionally until the butter is melted.
  • Remove from the heat and pour the butter into a large mixing bowl. Add in the light brown sugar and granulated sugar. Whisk until smooth and combined. Set the bowl aside.
  • In a separate medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, spelt flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set the bowl with the dry ingredients aside.
  • Add the egg into the bowl with the butter and sugar mixture. Whisk until smooth and glossy, then, add in the vanilla bean extract. Whisk until combined.
  • Incorporate half of the dry ingredients into the bowl, using a wooden spoon to mix until just combined (some dry flour pockets should remain).
  • Add in the remaining dry ingredients, again, mix until just combined.
  • Fold in the dark chocolate chunks until evenly incorporated throughout the dough.
  • Cover the bowl with a layer of plastic wrap and set the dough in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour (any time longer and the dough will be hard to roll. If this happens, let the dough sit out at room temperature until it’s soft enough to roll but firm enough to hold it’s shape).
  • Preheat the oven to 180 c (350 f). Line three large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Using a small cookie scoop, or a generous tablespoon as a measure, roll out as many cookie balls out of the dough as possible. Arrange the dough balls evenly amongst the baking trays, then, sprinkle over a little of the flaked salt.
  • Bake, for 9 to 11 minutes. Three-quarters of the way into baking (about 8 minutes in), open the oven door and raise the cookie sheet by a few inches (the cookies should just be beginning to puff in the middle). Use a little force to tap it against the oven rack, so that the cookies deflate slightly. You should see the chocolate begin to spread. Close the oven door and let the cookies bake and inflate again, for a further 30 seconds. Again, repeat the raising and tapping process above for a total of 3 times. The cookies should be golden, crisp around the edges and the middles should be just set with chocolate puddles throughout.
  • Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on their baking trays for 10 minutes, before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to further cool slightly, before serving.

If you give this recipe a go, feel free to share your results on our Facebook page, we would love to see your baking!

Other articles you might be interested in:
Discover the Deliciousness of Soft Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
Banana bread! A delicious quick recipe using paleo coconut flour
Jakes Tiger Boost Nut Butter Recipe – Cherry Overnight Oats 

 

 

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Oncology Massage and Mindfulness Meditation References 

Lopez, G., Eng, C., Overman, M. et al. A randomized pilot study of oncology massage to treat chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy., Sci Rep 12, 19023 (2022)|https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-23372-w Massage and cancer. Massage therapy, Complementary and Alternative Therapies, Cancer Research UK. (2022, September 6). Retrieved December 18, 2022, from https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cancer-in-general/treatme nt/complementary-alternative-therapies/individual-therapies/massage

Weinberg R, et al. The Relationship of Massage and Exercise to Mood Enhancement, Sports Psychologist, Volume 2 Issue 3, pg202-211, doi: https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/tsp/2/3/article-p202.xml Mao J.J., Et al., Integrating Oncology Massage IntoChemoinfusion Suites: A Program Evaluation, Journal of Oncology Practice 13, no. 3 (March 01, 2017) e207-e216. Published online January 03, 2017.DOI: 10.1200/JOP.2016.015081

 

 

 

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Banana bread! A delicious quick recipe using paleo coconut flour

Banana bread! A delicious quick recipe using paleo coconut flour

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I love quick banana bread baking, because… it’s QUICK! I also love a quick-bread because having a homemade delicious product that is a delight to taste, touch, and smell, in under an hour definitely makes me happy!

I adore the smell that fills the kitchen, and actually, the whole house! It immediately relaxes me, and if there are others in the home, I’m guessing it relaxes them too. As far as touching goes, getting my hands messy whilst measuring out the ingredients reminds me of times I spent helping my grandma bake, and how much I learned from her. It’s soothing.

I also love the sense of creativity a quick-bread allows; you can vary the ingredients and make it: gluten free, dairy free, egg free, add different chocolates, nuts, and or fruit. You can let your imagination run wild and experiment!

PLUS, there aren’t many bowls or utensils to clean up! PERFECT!!!

I can definitely vouch for ambitiouskitchen.com Paleo Chocolate Chip Coconut Flour Banana Bread! (That was a mouthful!).

It is a moist, gluten-free, flavourful, nutritious, light, no added sugar delicious bread that I have happily been eating to fuel my early morning exercise whether it be running, yoga or strength training. My son has happily been munching on it for an afternoon, before and after dinner snack.

Why did I use Coconut flour? We are fortunate enough to have access to such a diverse range of foods with so many nutritional benefits that I give ‘everything a go’ to hopefully receive those benefits!

Potential health benefits of coconut flour are: controlling blood sugar, avoid gluten, high in fibre, and losing weight.

The peanut butter I used had pumpkin, sunflower, and flax seeds, which add nutrition in the form of protein, iron, zinc, magnesium, calcium, omega 3 essential fatty acids, B vitamins and Vitamin E to name a few. It only added to the flavour of the bread!

Recipe below by: Monique Volz @ Ambitious Kitchen)

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups mashed banana (about 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup almond butter
2 eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup coconut flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips, dairy free if desired plus extra for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 8×4 inch or 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper and spray with non-stick cooking spray
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer or in a regular bowl, combine bananas, vanilla and almond butter; mix until well combined, smooth, and creamy
  • Add in eggs, one at a time and mix until combined. With the mixer on medium-low speed, add in coconut flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; mix again until just combined.
  • Gently fold in chocolate chips
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top. Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top
  • Bake for 25-35 minutes or until tester inserted into centre comes out clean
  • Remove from oven and place on wire rack to cool for 20 minutes, then carefully invert, remove bread from pan and place back on wire rack to cool completely.
    Cut into 12 slices and enjoy!

Other recipes you might like:

Discover the Deliciousness of Soft Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
Try These Easy Spelt Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Jakes Tiger Boost Nut Butter Recipe – Cherry Overnight Oats

 

Rochelle

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Oncology Massage and Mindfulness Meditation References 

Lopez, G., Eng, C., Overman, M. et al. A randomized pilot study of oncology massage to treat chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy., Sci Rep 12, 19023 (2022)|https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-23372-w Massage and cancer. Massage therapy, Complementary and Alternative Therapies, Cancer Research UK. (2022, September 6). Retrieved December 18, 2022, from https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cancer-in-general/treatme nt/complementary-alternative-therapies/individual-therapies/massage

Weinberg R, et al. The Relationship of Massage and Exercise to Mood Enhancement, Sports Psychologist, Volume 2 Issue 3, pg202-211, doi: https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/tsp/2/3/article-p202.xml Mao J.J., Et al., Integrating Oncology Massage IntoChemoinfusion Suites: A Program Evaluation, Journal of Oncology Practice 13, no. 3 (March 01, 2017) e207-e216. Published online January 03, 2017.DOI: 10.1200/JOP.2016.015081

 

 

 

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Jakes Tiger Boost Nut Butter Recipe – Cherry Overnight Oats

Jakes Tiger Boost Nut Butter Recipe – Cherry Overnight Oats

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Using Jakes Tiger Boost Organic Nut Butter to liven up your overnight oats. This makes a really filling breakfast perfect for run days to give you fuel!


SERVES: 1-2

INGREDIENTS:
For the Cherry Overnight Oats:
• 1/2 cup porridge oats
• 1/2 cup frozen sweet cherries or fresh if in season
• 1 tbsp Jakes Tiger Boost (Indulgently rich and biscuity, with cashews, brazil nuts, toasted coconut, sunflower seeds and tiger nuts)
• 1 tbsp desiccated coconut
• 1/2 cup almond milk

Jakes boost tiger boost nut butter

Photo Credit: Jakes Boost

For the Cherry Nicecream:
• 1/2 cup frozen sweet cherries or fresh if in season
• 2 frozen bananas
• 1 tbsp Jakes Tiger Boost
• 1/4 cup almond milk

METHOD:
• Chop the cherries roughly and mix with all the other ingredients. Transfer to your serving jar and leave for 10 mins or overnight so the oats can absorb the liquid.
• Chop the bananas. Blend everything together, scraping down the sides of your blender as necessary.
• If you have extra cherries you can create a layer of cherries over your oats, then a dollop of your favourite Jake’s Boost (Tiger Boost in this case) and then finally top with your nicecream.
• For an extra treat mix some nut butter with maple or agave syrup to make a sweet sauce to drizzle on top!

Enjoy!

Recipe provided by Ginger Vegan and published by Jakes Boost
This is not an affiliate link but a personal recommendation. Jakes Boost has given RunBodyRun permission to share their recipes.
Find out more about Jakes Boost or to purchase their delicious nut butters visit www.jakesboost.com

 

Try this easy strawberry bread for a midweek treat

Try this easy strawberry bread for a midweek treat

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During lockdown, I remembered I used to bake A LOT when my children were little, well, even when they were big! It’s something I always enjoyed doing. There were always freshly-baked muffins, cookies, and bread waiting to be devoured. As life got busier and busier, the baking happened less and less.

I started using the extra time lockdown seemed to afford to start baking again, much to my son’s delight!

Making quick bread appealed to me, as they bring a sense of comfort, although not as a comfort food. It reminds me of spending time with my grandmother teaching me how to bake. The sense of creating food from scratch, with fresh flavourful nutritious ingredients, and delicious smells filling the house is my feel-good pick me up. It always puts a smile on my face. The music I have playing in the background always adds to the atmosphere.

In the image above are the strawberry bread and banana bread next to it – was made with MCT coconut oil from Hunter & Gather and good quality honey. My son was very happy to sample them both!!

Try out the strawberry bread recipe from An Italian In My Kitchen. It has become my son’s new favourite!!

Ingredients

    • 1/4 cup butter softened (50 grams)
    • 3/4 cup sugar (150 grams)
    • 1 egg
    • 2 cups flour (260 grams)
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 cup milk (60 grams)
    • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 1/2 cups chopped strawberries (195 grams)

Method:

  1. Pre-heat oven to 350°F  (180°C Celsius).  Grease and flour a 9 – 9 1/2 inch (24 centimetre) loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl cream, the butter and sugar then add the egg and combine.
  3. In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
  4. With a wooden spoon add flour mixture alternately with the milk to the creamed mixture in three parts, then add vanilla, mix just until combined. The mixture will be thick. Gently fold in the strawberries.
  5. Spoon batter into the prepared loaf pan, if desired sprinkle with topping**.  Bake for approximately 45 – 50 minutes.  Let cool completely before drizzling with a simple glaze.
    **topping – mix 3 teaspoons brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
Simple Glaze
  • 1/2 cup powdered/icing sugar (60 grams)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 tablespoon cream

In a small bowl mix together until smooth, icing sugar, vanilla, cream and milk should be quite thick. (if you want it thicker add more powdered sugar/icing sugar)

 

 

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Oncology Massage and Mindfulness Meditation References 

Lopez, G., Eng, C., Overman, M. et al. A randomized pilot study of oncology massage to treat chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy., Sci Rep 12, 19023 (2022)|https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-23372-w Massage and cancer. Massage therapy, Complementary and Alternative Therapies, Cancer Research UK. (2022, September 6). Retrieved December 18, 2022, from https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cancer-in-general/treatme nt/complementary-alternative-therapies/individual-therapies/massage

Weinberg R, et al. The Relationship of Massage and Exercise to Mood Enhancement, Sports Psychologist, Volume 2 Issue 3, pg202-211, doi: https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/tsp/2/3/article-p202.xml Mao J.J., Et al., Integrating Oncology Massage IntoChemoinfusion Suites: A Program Evaluation, Journal of Oncology Practice 13, no. 3 (March 01, 2017) e207-e216. Published online January 03, 2017.DOI: 10.1200/JOP.2016.015081

 

 

 

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Healthy and filling Coconut Rice, Low GL

Healthy and filling Coconut Rice, Low GL

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Fed up of boring plain rice? Try this coconut rice, the perfect accompaniment to chicken or salmon providing a rich mix of flavours that work well together.

Serves: 4 – 6 GLs per serving

200g brown basmati rice
50g block creamed coconut, chopped roughly
1 bay leaf
400ml water

Directions
1. Bring 400ml of water to the boil in a non-stick pan.
2. Add the creamed coconut and stir until it has dissolved.
3. Add the rice and the bay leaf, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is cooked but still firm.
4. Serve with Ginger Chicken above with fresh bay leaves to garnish.

Enjoy!

Monica Durigon | Nutritional Therapist
Find out more about Everyday Nutrition here or follow Monica on Facebook and Instagram.

 

 

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Oncology Massage and Mindfulness Meditation References 

Lopez, G., Eng, C., Overman, M. et al. A randomized pilot study of oncology massage to treat chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy., Sci Rep 12, 19023 (2022)|https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-23372-w Massage and cancer. Massage therapy, Complementary and Alternative Therapies, Cancer Research UK. (2022, September 6). Retrieved December 18, 2022, from https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cancer-in-general/treatme nt/complementary-alternative-therapies/individual-therapies/massage

Weinberg R, et al. The Relationship of Massage and Exercise to Mood Enhancement, Sports Psychologist, Volume 2 Issue 3, pg202-211, doi: https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/tsp/2/3/article-p202.xml Mao J.J., Et al., Integrating Oncology Massage IntoChemoinfusion Suites: A Program Evaluation, Journal of Oncology Practice 13, no. 3 (March 01, 2017) e207-e216. Published online January 03, 2017.DOI: 10.1200/JOP.2016.015081

 

 

 

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