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Vanilla Chai Protein Shake

May 4, 2015 by officially gluten free 1 Comment

Vanilla Chai Protein Shake

This Vanilla Chai Protein Shake is simple, yet Delicious. I love absolutely anything Chai Flavoured, especially Vanilla Chai Favoured. A couple of years ago I discovered Protein Shakes. They’ve help me immensely in my weight loss journey and they taste as good as a milkshake. What’s not to like about that. They’re perfect for on the go or when you just need a quick protein boost.

Vanilla is one of my absolute favourite Protein Powder Flavours. So I thought I’d try making it even better by adding my favourite tea flavour to it, to make a Vanilla Chai Protein Shake. I threw a couple tea bags into a bit of milk and kept it in the fridge over night. In the morning I removed the teabags then added the Chai flavoured milk to my regular protein shake. What resulted was AMAZING! Me new Fav!!!

To make this delicious Vanilla Chai Protein Shake, All you have to do is put some Chai Tea Bags in a Jar (or covered Glass) of Milk. Then leave it in the Fridge Overnight. Then just mix with your favorite Vanilla Protein Powder for a deliciously Chai Flavoured Protein Shake. It’s perfect for an on the go breakfast or for your pre/after work out Protein boost.

Ingredients

2 Chai Tea Bags

2 Cups Milk (you can use almond or rice milk if you prefer)

2 Scoops of Vanilla Whey Protein

Directions

1. Place tea bags into a jar or glass of milk. Leave in the fridge for a few hours or overnight.

2. Remove the tea bags from the milk. Then blend with protein powder in a blender until smooth.

This recipe will make 1 Protein Shake.

If you’re looking for a Great Tasting Gluten Free Protein Powder. I recommend this brand

Its Sweetened with Stevia instead of Aspartame, which is a huge plus in my books.

Kaizen Gluten Free Vanilla Bean Whey Protein

If you liked this Vanilla Chai Protein Shake you may also like these Gluten Free recipes for:

Gluten Free Perogies

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Vanilla Chai Protein Shake

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Prep time

2 mins

Total time

2 mins

Author: Lyndsay Baker

Recipe type: Protein Shake

Serves: 1 protein shake

Ingredients

2 Chai Tea Bags
2 Cup of Milk (you can use almond or rice milk if you prefer)
2 Scoops of Vanilla Whey Protein

Instructions

Place tea bags into a jar or glass of milk. Leave in the fridge for a few hours or overnight.
Remove the tea bags from the milk. Then blend with protein powder in a blender until smooth.
This recipe will make 1 Protein Shake.

Sausage and Sauerkraut Spring Rolls

April 30, 2014 by officially gluten free 13 Comments

Sausage and Sauerkraut Spring Rolls

These Simple but extremely Flavorful Crispy Gluten Free Sausage and Sauerkraut Spring Rolls are Oven Baked. They’re inspired by Sauerkraut Perogies, which is my favourite kind of Perogie. My mother in law makes them every year at Thanksgiving. But of course I can’t eat them because they’re made with Gluten. So to make myself feel better I make these delicious Gluten Free Sausage and Sauerkraut Spring Rolls. They’re way easier to make than a traditional perogie and I think they taste just as good. They’re made with rice paper instead of a traditional eggroll wrapper. Another delicious recipe made with rice paper is this Baked Apple Pie Rice Paper Rolls.

Serve with Sour Cream.

Ingredients

1 500g Pkg of Italian Sausage

2 Cups Sauerkraut

1/2 White Onion

Rice Paper

1 – 2 Tbsp Olive Oil

Directions

1. In a large pan, fry the sausage. Remove from the casing before cooking, if you’re not using ground sausage. Once the sausage is fully cooked, mince, then add the onion. Cook for a few minutes, then add the sauerkraut. Mix well then let simmer on low for 15 – 20 minutes.

2. Pre Heat oven to 425 F.

3. Fill a large bowl half way with water. Let the rice paper soak, a few at a time. Once the rice paper is soft enough, place onto the counter. Put 3 Tbsp (for large rice paper rolls) or 1 Tbsp (for small), of the sauerkraut mixture onto the center of the rolls. Fold in the sides first, then tightly roll up from the bottom, making a cylinder shape.

4. Place onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Brush each one generously with oil. Bake for 35 – 40 minutes, turning a few times throughout.

If you like this recipe for Sausage and Sauerkraut Spring Rolls you may also like these recipes for

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Gluten Free Broccoli Cheddar Soup

March 11, 2014 by officially gluten free 11 Comments

Gluten Free Broccoli Cheddar Soup

This Gluten Free Broccoli Cheddar Soup recipe tastes just like the Cheese Sauce my Mom used to make. It’s a great way to get picky eaters to eat their veggies. It’s loaded with Broccoli and Delicious Cheddar Cheese. For something a little more flavorful, try switching the Cheddar with Havarti or Provolone. Another way I add flavor to my soups is by switching the butter out for bacon grease. I save the bacon grease in the fridge after cooking it, just for this purpose.

If you’re looking for another easy and delicious Gluten Free Soup Recipe, then you may also like this Creamy Gluten Free Tomato Soup Recipe. It’s made with simple ingredients and is also Vegan.

Gluten Free Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Ingredients

6 Tbsp Butter

1 White Onion

4 Cloves of Garlic

2 – 4 Heads of Broccoli

4 Cups Chicken Stock

1 Cup Water

1 Cup Milk

3 Tbsp Rice Flour

1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese

1/4 Cup Heavy Cream

Salt and Pepper to Taste

Directions

1. Mince the onion and garlic and fry in 3 Tbsp of butter, in a large pot, over low heat for 10 minutes.

2. Wash, chop, then add the broccoli to the pot. Let fry on low for another 10 minutes.

3. Add the chicken stock and water, then let simmer for 1/2 an hour.

4. In a small pot melt 3 Tbsp of butter over medium heat. Then add the flour and stir into a paste. Let brown for 1 minute, then slowly stir in the milk. Stir constantly until it begins to boil. Then add to the main soup pot.

5. Stir well, then add the cheese and heavy cream. Add salt and pepper to taste.

6. Let simmer on low for 1/2 hour.

This Gluten Free Broccoli Cheddar Soup recipe serves 4 People.

If you liked this Broccoli Cheddar Soup Gluten Free recipe, you may also love these recipes for

Creamy Gluten Free Tomato Soup

Gluten Free Pizza Crust

Everything Mashed Potato Flatbread

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Gluten Free Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

1 hour

Total time

1 hour 10 mins

Author: Lyndsay Baker

Recipe type: Soup

Serves: serves 4

Ingredients

6 Tbsp Butter
1 White Onion
4 Cloves of Garlic
2 - 4 Heads of Broccoli
4 Cups Chicken Stock
1 Cup Water
1 Cup Milk
3 Tbsp Rice Flour
1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
¼ Cup Heavy Cream
Salt and Pepper to Taste

Instructions

Mince the onion and garlic and fry in 3 Tbsp of butter, in a large pot, over low heat for 10 minutes.
Wash, chop, then add the broccoli to the pot. Let fry on low for another 10 minutes.
Add the chicken stock and water, then let simmer for ½ an hour.
In a small pot melt 3 Tbsp of butter over medium heat. Then add the flour and stir into a paste. Let brown for 1 minute, then slowly stir in the milk. Stir constantly until it begins to boil. Then add to the main soup pot.
Stir well, then add the cheese and heavy cream. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Let simmer on low for ½ hour.

Gluten Free Perogies

March 3, 2014 by officially gluten free 29 Comments

Gluten Free Perogies

These Gluten Free Perogies (or Pierogi) taste just like regular Perogies. They’re Easy-to-Make and are a great Gluten Free Side Dish for Large Family Dinners, like Christmas or Thanksgiving. There are so many different ways to make Perogies. A few of my favorite ways are to add Ground Sausage or Chopped Crispy Bacon or for something Sweet I like to add Blueberry or Apple Pie Filling instead of the potato mixture. Another of my favorites is the Sausage and Sauerkraut Perogie, where you fry up some sausage and sauerkraut with some onion. They can be deepfried or cooked in a frying pan. Either way they’re sure to impress.

How to Make Gluten Free Perogies

In a large mixing bowl, mix sour cream, rice flour, corn starch and salt until a smooth dough forms. Add 1 or 2 Tbsp more of sour cream or rice flour if needed. Cover the dough and place in the fridge for 1/2 an hour.

Roll out 1/2 of the dough at a time onto a (rice) floured counter top, with a lightly (rice) floured rolling pin. Using a round cookie cutter or glass cup, cut out circles. If the dough breaks, just press it back together with your fingers. Place 1 Tsp of the potato mixture onto each of the dough circles. Fold the circle in half, then press the edges closed making sure to seal all sides.

Peal, cut and boil the potatoes. Then strain, mash and add milk and 1 Tbsp of butter. Dice then fry onion in the remaining butter. Add the cooked onions and cheese to the mashed potatoes, add salt and pepper to taste. Stir well with a stiff spoon until the mixture is somewhat smooth. Set aside to cool.

Place the gluten free perogies onto a lined or lightly (rice) floured cookie sheet or plate. Cover and place in the fridge for 1/2 hour.

Fill a large pot half full with water, bring to boil. Add the gluten free perogies a few at a time and boil until they start to float off the bottom, about 3-5 minutes. Carefully transfer to a frying pan and fry in butter or oil until browned. Flip them half way.

Gluten Free Perogies (Pierogi)

The Gluten Free Perogies Dough is more delicate than traditional Perogie Dough. If the dough breaks just press it back together with your fingers. It helps to keep the dough covered at all times. Also don’t use too much flour when rolling the dough out. This will help keep the dough from drying out, which will help keep it from cracking.

One of the reasons that I use rice flour in most of my recipes is because its so inexpensive. You can find it for $1.00 a bag at Asian Supermarkets or in the import sections at Larger Grocery Stores. It’s also very versatile and doesn’t have a weird after taste like a lot of other gluten free flours do.

This fantastic dough can be used for a number of other things besides Gluten Free Perogies. I used it make Gluten Free Two Bite Pizza Pops as well. What kind of filling is your favorite?

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Gluten Free Perogies

“These Gluten Free Perogies (or Pierogi) taste just like regular Perogies. They’re Easy-to-Make and are a great Gluten Free Side Dish for Large Family Dinners, like Christmas or Thanksgiving. There are so many different ways to make Perogies. “

Ingredients

For the Dough:

1/2 Cup Sour Cream

1 Cup Rice Flour

1/2 Cup Corn Starch

1/2 Tsp Salt

For the Filling:

2 Large White Potatoes

1/2 of a White Onion

2 Tbsp Butter

1/4 Cup Milk

1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Salt and Pepper

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, mix sour cream, rice flour, corn starch and salt until a smooth dough forms. Add 1 or 2 Tbsp more of sour cream or rice flour if needed.

2. Cover the dough and place in the fridge for 1/2 an hour.

3. Peal, cut and boil the potatoes. Then strain, mash and add milk and 1 Tbsp of butter.

4. Dice then fry onion in the remaining butter.

5. Add the cooked onions and cheese to the mashed potatoes, add salt and pepper to taste. Stir well with a stiff spoon until the mixture is somewhat smooth. Set aside to cool.

6. Roll out 1/2 of the dough at a time onto a (rice) floured counter top, with a lightly (rice) floured rolling pin. Using a round cookie cutter or glass cup, cut out circles. If the dough breaks, just press it back together with your fingers.

7. Place 1 Tsp of the potato mixture onto each of the dough circles. Fold the circle in half, then press the edges closed making sure to seal all sides.

8. Place the gluten free perogies onto a lined or lightly (rice) floured cookie sheet or plate. Cover and place in the fridge for 1/2 hour.

9. Fill a large pot half full with water, bring to boil.

10. Add the gluten free preogies a few at a time and boil until they start to float off the bottom, about 3-5 minutes.

11. Carefully transfer to a frying pan and fry in butter or oil until browned. Flip them half way.

12. Serve with a side of sour cream.

Recipe Note:

– The perogies are very delicate. You can skip boiling them and just fry them instead if you find it easier.

– Gluten Free Perogies can be made ahead of time and frozen. Lay them out flat and uncooked before freezing. Drop the frozen gluten free perogies into boiling water the same way.

– Potato or Tapioca Starch can be used in place of the Corn Starch if needed.

– Xanthan gum can be used in the dough if desired. It will help the dough stick together a bit better. Use 1/2 a tsp if you prefer to add it.

– Rice Flour can vary from brand to brand. I’ve found that measurements can be different depending on the brand you’re using. The Thai brand which has red writing on the bag tends to be ground finer and can take more than the Indian rice flour that I get at Superstore. Both brands work wonderfully but there is a slight difference in the measurements, as I mentioned. Because of this, I like to add the flour a little a time until the consistency is right.

This recipe makes 24 Gluten Free Perogies.

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Gluten Free Perogies (Pierogi)

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Gluten Free Perogies

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Prep time

1 hour

Total time

1 hour

Author: Lyndsay Baker

Serves: 24

Ingredients

For the Dough;
½ Cup Sour Cream
1 Cup Rice Flour
½ Cup Corn Starch
½ Tsp Salt
For the Filling:
2 Large White Potatoes
½ of a White Onion
2 Tbsp Butter
¼ Cup Milk
1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Salt and Pepper

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, mix sour cream, rice flour and corn starch until a smooth dough forms.
Cover the dough and place in the fridge for ½ an hour.
Peal, cut and boil the potatoes. Then strain, mash and add milk and 1 Tbsp of butter.
Dice then fry onion in the remaining butter.
Add the cooked onions and cheese to the mashed potatoes, add salt and pepper to taste. Stir well with a stiff spoon until the mixture is somewhat smooth. Set aside to cool.
Roll out ½ of the dough at a time onto a (rice) floured counter top, with a lightly (rice) floured rolling pin. Using a round cookie cutter or glass cup, cut out circles.
Place 1 Tsp of the potato mixture onto each of the dough circles. Fold the circle in half, then press the edges closed making sure to seal all sides.
Place the perogies onto a lined or lightly (rice) floured cookie sheet or plate. Cover and place in the fridge for ½ hour.
Fill a large pot half full with water, bring to boil.
Add preogies a few at a time and boil until they start to float off the bottom, about 3-5 minutes.
Carefully transfer to a frying pan and fry in butter or oil until browned. Flip them half way.
Serve with a side of sour cream.
Note. Perogies can be made ahead of time and frozen. Lay them out flat and uncooked before freezing. Drop the frozen perogies into boiling water the same way.
This recipe makes 24 Gluten Free Perogies.