Almond Coconut Bread

Many people ask me, "Why don't you eat bread?" or "Can't you have just a little bite?" Well, to tell you the truth, I've rode that rollercoaster before and it isn't a pleasant ride. I had many symptoms that range from bloating, nausea, weight gain and others way too personal to mention. This lead me to learn the reasons why and this what I found....

Grains contain Phytic Acid, a mineral blocker that prevents absorption of calcium, magnesium, iron, copper and zinc. This phytic acid is found in the bran of all grains as well as the outer coating of seeds and nuts. Even after grains became more mainstream during the agricultural revolution, grains were allowed to sit in the fields for several weeks before thrashing. This allowed the grains to be exposed to the elements and to sprout. Evidence shows that sprouting increases the content of many important vitamins, and breaks down the phytic acid. Unfortunately, grains today are not sprouted and are consumed in much larger quantities than ever before. The presence of the phytates blocks the absorption of calcium, a risk factor for osteoporosis and other bone-related problems.

Blocking minerals? It is no wonder that I had trouble feeling well after I ate all those goodies grandma used to fix. I have even tried to eat the sprouted grain bread with some success--for a while. Some of the same symptoms came back. So, instead of looking through stores to find the best store-bought version of "healthy bread," I decided to make it!

On my journey for health and wellness, I have looked high and low for grain free recipes. Well, really, I have looked everywhere for GOOD grain free recipes. I would try one and the bread would be so dense that was difficult to eat. I found some that wouldn't refridgerate well and become so soggy and just yucky (that's the term my children gave it).

That's the way it was until now.....

I have the best and most versatile grain free bread recipe using almond flour and coconut flour. I use this mostly to eat with breakfast. I don't use this recipe for sandwiches and

Almond Coconut Bread

Makes 1 loaf of bread

Ingredients

• 6 Organic Eggs, at room temperature

• 1/2 Cup Coconut Oil, melted and cooled

• 1 Tablespoon Raw Honey

• 1/2 Cup Coconut Flour

• 1/4 Cup Almond Flour (Ground Fine)

• 2 Tablespoons arrowroot powder (this will make a lighter loaf)

• 1/2 Teaspoon Sea Salt

• 1 Teaspoon Grain Free Baking Powder

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Use a medium/large bowl, mix eggs, coconut oil and honey (if using).

3. Mix until all the wet ingredients are combined.

4. Add coconut flour, almond flour, arrowroot powder, baking powder and salt to the wet mixture and mix until the batter is lump free.

5. Allow the batter to sit for 5 minutes.

6. Pour batter into a greased bread pan ( I used 2 mini loaf pans).

7. Bake bread until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean, about 35-40 minutes.