“Faith is reacting positively to a negative situation.” — Dr. Robert Schuller [Source: http://www.inspirational-quotations.com/faith-quotes.html]
Thought for Today
R.O. Robbins
“Let us not depreciate the Earth. There is no atom in it but is alive and astir in the all-penetrating splendor of God. From the infinitesimal to the infinite, everything is striving to express the thought of His Presence with which is overflows.”“—Lucy Larcom
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Carrot Raisin Breakfast Mini-Muffins
Photo copyright 2012 R.A. Robbins
These healthy little gluten free, low fat muffins will satisfy a sweet tooth while also providing a healthy dose of fiber and protein.
Ingredients:
1 T. flax seed meal plus 3 T. hot water (or 1 egg)
¾ c. milk (I use almond milk)
½ c. unsweetened applesauce
1/3 c. agave nectar ( or 2/3 c. sugar)
1 cup shredded carrots
1 c. raisins
½ c. chopped walnuts (optional)
1 c. buckwheat flour
1 c. sorghum flour
1 T. baking powder
1 t. cinnamon
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Combine flax seed and hot water. Mix well and let stand for 20 minutes. The mixture should reach the consistency of egg whites.
3. Combine milk, applesauce. Flax seed/water mixture and agave nectar in large bowl.
4. Add carrots, raisins and walnuts. Stir well.
5. Stir in flours, baking powder and cinnamon.
6. Stir just until all ingredients are combined. Do not over mix.
7. Spoon mixture into the cups of a mini-muffin pan. The cups will be full.
8. Bake at 400 degrees F for 10 to 15 minutes or until done.
9. Remove from oven. Cool.
Makes 24 mini muffins.
Rogene Robbins is the author of The Gluten Free Good Life and other books available at Espirational Books and Amazon.com’s Kindle Store. Please visit her My Gluten Free Life Page to get better acquainted with her.
This recipe is linked to:
Allergy Free Wednesday at Tessa the Domestic Diva
Gluten Free Wednesdays at the Gluten Free Homemaker
Tasty Tuesday at the New Mrs. Adventures
Thought for Today
“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” — Desmond Tutu
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Thought for Today
Copyright 2014 by R.A. Robbins
“The root of all difficulties is a lack of the sense of the Presence of God.” — Emmett Fox [Source: http://www.inspirational-quotations.com/faith-quotes.html]
Cool Nature Video
This video is from the BBC Planet Earth series. Music is Raincry by God Within.
Thought for Today
“The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift.” — Albert Einstein [Source:http://www.quotes-inspirational.com/quotes/sacred/%5D
Cinco de Mayo Celebration Revisited
Copyright 2014 by R.A. Robbins
Since some of you may have missed the gluten free Cinco de Mayo progressive dinner last year with Shirley of Gluten Free Easily, Anne Marie of My Sweet Marie, and Carrie of Gluten Free Fabulous I have decided to revisit that post this year.
Get ready for a FIESTA! https://espirational.com/2014/05/05/an-espirational-cinco-de-mayo-progressive-dinner/
Tulle: Love the Stuff!
New blog post on Life Through an Artist’s Eyes. A rare look at technique and the materials I use. What on earth do I do with tulle? I have piles of the stuff.
Thought for Today
“Give your fullest attention to whatever the moment presents.”
Eckhart Tolle [Source: Present Moment Reminders, e-letter.]
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