Sunday, October 18, 2009

Totally Delicious GF, DF, EF Pumpkin Muffins

My thought: There is no reason why a child who is on a special diet shouldn't be able to enjoy delicious fall treats.


My solution
: My very own recipe for GF, DF, EF* Pumpkin Muffins!!

Pumpkin Muffins
(makes 24 muffins)

Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups Gluten-free Flour Mix (I prefer Bob's Red Mill)
1/3 cup coconut flour (if you don't have it, you can substitute with GF, DF flour)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp gluten-free baking soda
1 cup sugar
2 eggs (or egg substitute)
1/2 cup coconut oil (melted)
1 15 oz. can pumpkin puree (unseasoned)
1/4 cup maple syrup (Grade B is the healthiest; we like Trader Joe's brand)
1/4 cup water or milk (I use Trader Joe's Vanilla Rice Milk)
1 Tbs cinnamon

Optional:
1/3 cup raisins (soaked in hot water for 5 mins. to soften)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (reserve some for top of muffins)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In separate bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients (flour, salt, baking soda).

In separate bowl, beat sugar and eggs together. Add coconut oil. Add pumpkin puree and blend well. Add maple syrup and milk. Add cinnamon, raisins and walnuts. Combine until smooth.

Place muffin liners into two 12-muffin pans and spray insides of the papers with baking spray. Fill liners with batter (approximately 1/4 cup each). Bake for 20-25 mins. Cool on baking rack. Sit back with cup of coffee and watch your little ones devour a very healthy snack!

Happy Fall!!


*gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free

Friday, August 07, 2009

FDA: Arthritis Drugs Up Kid's Cancer Risks

FDA: Arthritis Drugs Up Kid's Cancer Risks

Stronger Warning Labels to be Added to Popular Medications, Companies also Required to Inform Patients

Monday, July 20, 2009

We are still here...

We have not left! We've just been taking a slight break...especially from the last three months of craziness that crept upon us so unexpectedly. We are finally enjoying the summer; spending time together as a family, soaking up the sun and watching our kids grow as fast as weeds. Mia is three-and-a-half years old now and her brother, JJ, will be two this Wednesday. And, they keep us busy, busy!

Mia went to see Dr. Lopez again a few weeks ago. It was a good visit. The inflammation in her joints is completely down again, allowing her to fully enjoy all that summer has to offer (trips to the beach, play dates at the park, running, jumping, dancing, chasing her brother all over the house, etc). Yay! Her rheumy wants us to keep her on the ibuprofen (11.5 mls 3x a day) and zantac (3 mls 2x a day) for the next three months. If she does not have any flares during that time, we can start to wean her off of the medicine. So, we are ALMOST back to where we were at this past December. Almost!!

Dr. Lopez took a look in Mia's eyes again while we were there and said he still sees a spot of inflammation in her eyes...same place as last time. When we took her to Dr. Foster's office back in May, they examined her eyes several times and saw nothing. So, we will take her back again and have them check again.

In other news, we are trying some new treatments for Mia, as well. I will update everyone in a few months...


We hope everyone is enjoying their summer as much as we are enjoying ours!