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Chocolate Chunk Cookies (Kaufmann Diet Friendly)

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My son and I headed to the beach for the day to relax and to make our favorite chocolate chunk cookies (Kaufmann diet Friendly of course!)  If you are not sure what the Kaufmann diet is, it’s a lower carb and low-sugar diet for the purpose of starving pathogens such as yeast and fungus which are responsible for many health problems.   This recipe would be considered fine as a Kaufmann Phase 2 dessert, also known as Kaufmann 2.

What You Will Need for Chocolate Chunk Cookies

  • 1 cup cashew or almond butter ( I used cashew butter)
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 1 bar of Lily’s Chocolate (it’s sweetened with Stevia) – I use the Milk chocolate Salted Caramel or the Milk Chocolate with Hazelnuts
  • 5 tbsp xylitol
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 organic egg
  • pinch of chia and flax seeds

chocolate chunk cookies on a metal plate wrapped in string

Instructions

  • Bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees
  • Follow Instructions in recipe video’

Recent Television

Last week I was back on Christian Television Network giving my testimony about overcoming chronic illness and a difficult childhood.  I was so blessed to have my mother by my side supporting me all the way!

Chocolate Chunk Cookies (Kaufmann Diet Friendly)

Erin Porter
Try our favorite super tasty Chocolate Chunk Cookie recipe (Kaufmann diet Friendly).
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Cashew or almond butter (I used cashew butter)
  • 1 cup Unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 1 Bar of Lily's Chocolate (it's sweetened with Stevia - I use Milk Chocolate with Hazelnuts)
  • 5 tbsp Xylitol
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla
  • 1 Organic egg
  • pinch Chia and flax seeds

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Add coconut flakes, cashew butter, xylitol, egg, and vanilla into a bowl.
  • Chop up Lily's Chocolate bar into small chunks and add to mixture.
  • Sprinkle in some chia and flax seeds to the mixture.
  • Mix well for a dough like consistency.
  • Spoon portions of the dough onto a cookie sheet (15-20 cookies depending on size).
  • Bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees
  • Let cool and serve!

Notes

Kaufmann 2 Diet (Kaufmann Phase II)

 

Quinoa, Sausage & Eggs (Kaufmann Diet Friendly)

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I wasn’t planning on this ,Quinoa Sausage & Eggs being today’s post, but as I made this good-looking breakfast for my husband this morning, I thought it was too good not to share, so I grabbed my camera.  This is not just another pretty breakfast, it has a lot of substance, it’s full of protein and healthy fats, and only takes 7 minutes to make!  If you are following the Kaufmann Diet, this recipe would be considered a Kaufmann 1 breakfast recipe.  Also known as Kaufmann Phase 1.

 

A plate of quinoa and sausage with an egg on top.

Television

My interview with Doug Kaufmann on Know the Cause.  We discuss fibromyalgia, chronic sinus infections and mold toxicity.

Close up of an egg on top of quinoa and sausage.

For more Kaufmann diet friendly recipe ideas, visit my recipe section.

7 Minute Quinoa Sausage and Eggs

Erin Porter
This 7 minute quinoa sausage and eggs recipe is not just another pretty breakfast, it has a lot of substance, it’s full of protein and healthy fats,  oh and it really did only take 7 minutes to make!
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Quinoa & Brown Rice (I used seeds of change brand - this is already made and just has to be heated up.)
  • 1 Link of organic chicken sausage (I used Applegate brand)
  • 1-2 Organic eggs
  • Handful of spinach
  • 1/4 Avocado
  • Jalapenos (optional)

Instructions
 

  • In medium skillet melt coconut oil or grass fed butter on medium heat.
  • Add quinoa and brown rice and sausage and spinach. Cook about 3-4 minutes.
  • Make room for the egg in the skillet and cook the way you like it.
  • Place on a dish and top with avocado and jalapeños.

Notes

Phase II of the Kaufmann diet - click here to learn more

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Coconut Whipped Cream (Kaufmann Diet Friendly)

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When I first started the Kaufmann diet due to chronic illness many many, years ago, I didn’t know how I could ever go without my nightly dessert.  The deeper I dove into the diet and studied the ingredients, I realized there is a plethora of desserts to be had!  This coconut whipped cream recipe takes three minutes to make and can be topped on berries, grain free pancakes, or on its own.  Having something that resembles dessert on the Kaufmann diet can make this life change very satisfying to both your health and your sweet tooth.

In order for a dessert recipe to be Kaufmann diet friendly, all you really need to do is replace ingredients such as wheat and sugar with the proper substitutes.

What is the Kaufmann Diet?

The purpose of the Kaufmann diet created by Doug Kaufmann is to starve pathogens such as candida and yeast in order to avoid or recover from the many diseases they cause.  For a full explanation, read my article titled What Can I Eat.

What You Will Need for Coconut Whipped Cream

  • 1 can coconut milk chilled overnight (not coconut cream) You may also use heavy whipping cream and this would also be ok on the Kaufmann diet.
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp xylitol or stevia to taste

Instructions

  • Open can of coconut milk that has been refrigerated overnight.
  • Remove only the “cream” at the top and set aside coconut milk.
  • You can store this for later use in smoothies, etc.
  • Place cream, vanilla, and sweetener in a bowl and mix with hand mixer until smooth (about 2 minutes).

Coconut Whipped Cream (Kaufmann Diet Friendly)

Erin Porter
Try this healthy and versatile coconut whipped cream recipe.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 can Coconut milk chilled overnight (not coconut cream)
  • 1 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp Xylitol (or stevia to taste)

Instructions
 

  • Open can of coconut milk that has been refrigerated overnight.
  • Remove only the "cream" at the top and set aside coconut milk. You can store this for later use in smoothies, etc.
  • Place cream, vanilla, and sweetener in a bowl and mix with hand mixer until smooth (about 2 minutes).

This recipe would be considered Kaufmann 1 or Phase 1.  For your connivence, I have written a Kaufmann diet Phase 1 Food list to make shopping easier.

Recent Television – Why I Follow the Kaufmann Diet.

 

Zucchini Fritters (Kaufmann Diet Friendly)

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I am normally not zucchini’s biggest fan, but I love all the fresh ingredients that go into this recipe and I especially recommend making the aioli for dipping.  If you are following the Kaufmann diet, this recipe would be considered a Kaufmann 1 recipe, also known as Kaufmann Phase 1 recipe.  If you suspect your health issues may be from mold exposure check out Doug Kaufmann at Know the Cause.

What You Will Need for Zucchini Fritters

Ingredients

  • 2 Large Zucchini
  • Jalapeno Pepper (just a few slices)
  • 1 Organic egg
  • 2 Scallions chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic chopped
  • 10-11 tbsp Gluten free flour blend (I use Namaste. You can use any grain free flour blend you like)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  • Chop zucchini, garlic, and jalapeno in food processor. Make sure you still have small chunks you don’t want to puree it.
  • Place mixture in a bowl and add egg, flour, salt and pepper.
  • In a medium to large skillet heat 1-2 tbs olive oil and 1 tbs butter on medium heat.
  • Once the pan is hot place the batter in the skillet with a spoon. Flatten out with the back of the spoon until they are flat and round.
  • Cook on both sides until golden brown. About 7-9 minutes on each side.
  • Serve with a side of aioli for dipping.

Aioli

  • 2 cups Greek yogurt
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tbs Lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp Sea salt (to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper (to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp Crushed red pepper fakes (or more if you like extra spicy)

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Spicy Zucchini Fritters

Erin Porter
Try this tasty spicy zucchini fritters recipe!
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 Large Zucchini
  • Jalapeno Pepper (just a few slices)
  • 1 Organic egg
  • 2 Scallions chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic chopped
  • 10-11 tbsp Gluten free flour blend (I use Namaste grain or any grain free flour blend you like)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Pepper (to taste)

Instructions
 

  • Chop zucchini, garlic, and jalapeno in food processor. Make sure you still have small chunks you don't want to puree it.
  • Place mixture in a bowl and add egg, flour, salt and pepper.
  • In a medium to large skillet heat 1-2 tbs olive oil and 1 tbs butter on medium heat.
  • Once the pan is hot place the batter in the skillet with a spoon. Flatten out with the back of the spoon until they are flat and round. Cook on both sides until golden brown. About 7-9 minutes on each side.
  • Serve with a side of aioli for dipping.

Bone Broth Recipe (And Meeting Charles Stanley)

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I don’t know what to talk about first?  This bone broth recipe or my recent opportunity to meet Charles Stanley!  Both are exciting in different ways, but I’ll start off with Charles Stanley.  Many of you know who he is and for those that don’t, he has been a preacher for over 60 years and you can find his television show “InTouch” on TV (and radio) each week.  If you are scratching your head right now wondering why this could be exciting, let me explain why this meeting meant so much to me.

How I met Charles Stanley

The short and sweet version is that twenty years ago, my life was a mess. And not just in the physical.  I had already been dealing with over a decade of chronic illness(s) by this point, but emotionally my life was also in shambles.  For me, his sermons were the equivalent of someone throwing me a life preserver if I were drowning.

Many nights I would fall asleep with his sermons playing on my phone next to my pillow.  His messages enabled me to find peace through the darkness, as well as guidance.  I had always thought about wanting to meet him, and for years I knew EXACTLY what I’d say if I ever got the opportunity.  Bob and I watch him without fail every Sunday, and every Sunday I say the same thing.  “One day Bob, I want to meet Charles Stanley”! (as I’m typing this I realize this all sounds a little stalker-ish, but it’s really not, I promise) I just had enormous gratitude for what his words have helped me accomplish in my life.  Well, last weekend I go to do just that, and even better I got to hand him the heartfelt letter I wrote (that is what he’s looking at in his hands).

 

I found out the odds are of meeting him are close to nil.  People come from around the country each week to attend his services.  But as it says in Matthew 19:26, “with God all things are possible”.  I am honored and thankful I got to tell one of the most influential people in my life “thank you”.

What You Will Need For Bone Broth (Kaufmann Diet Friendly)

  • 2 pounds chicken or beef bones
  • 1 bag of carrots diced
  • 6 ribs of celery chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves chopped
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 32 oz.organic/yeast free chicken broth (for extra flavor)
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 tsp. salt

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in crock pot and simmer for 24 hours. Let cool before refrigerating.
  • If you are following the Kaufmann diet, this bone broth soup recipe would be considered fine on Phase 1 (also known as Kaufmann 1)

UPDATE– My Second edition book, Eat Pray Get Well has been released. Foreword written by Doug Kaufmann – Host of televisions “Know The Cause” and book was dedicated to doctor Charles Stanley.

It’s a story of overcoming chronic illness, a difficult childhood, and food addiction… with 60 recipes free of gluten, wheat, yeast, peanuts, refined sugar 

It can be found both on my website or on Amazon.

If you are sick and running from doctor to doctor in search of the “cause” of your mystery illness . . .

Feel stuck from past hurts and in search of emotional freedom . . .

If you are a junk food junkie or have an unhealthy relationship with food . . .

More About Bone Broth

If you have any digestive issues including leaky gut and food allergies,  this is probably one of the top healing tools in your arsenal.  I’m going to be hitting on this topic of leaky gut a lot more often as studies are linking it to autoimmune diseases including Hashimoto’s, Chronic Fatigue, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and more.   If you don’t have a local health food store that sells it, you can always make it yourself!

Healthy Bone Broth

Erin Porter
Enjoy this powerfully healthy bone broth recipe. If you have any digestive issues including leaky gut and food allergies, this is probably one of the top healing tools in your arsenal.
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Chicken or beef bones
  • 1 bag Carrots diced
  • 6 ribs Celery chopped
  • 1 cloves Garlic chopped
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 32 oz Organic yeast free chicken broth (for extra flavor)
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp Parsley
  • 1/4 tsp Thyme
  • Cilantro (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients in crock pot and simmer for 24 hours.
  • Let cool before refrigerating.

Notes

Kaufmann 1 Diet (Kaufmann Phase I)

 

pop overs

Buttery Pop Overs

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I hope you bread lovers enjoy these buttery pop overs as much as I do! I got the inspiration for this wonderful recipe over at Know the Cause and just revised it a bit. You can serve these with lentil pasta or with pot roast (they are wonderful for sopping up extra gravy) and the best part? They were made without using white or wheat flour!buttery pop overs

pop overs

Buttery Pop Overs

Erin Porter
I hope you bread lovers enjoy these buttery pop overs as much as I do! I got the inspiration for this wonderful recipe over at Know the Cause and just revised it a bit. The best part of the recipe is, they were made without using white or wheat flour!
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Ingredients
  

  • 3 Eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 Egg white (room temperature)
  • 3/4 cup Almond milk (room temperature)
  • 3/4 cup Coconut cream (room temperature)
  • 1/2 tsp Sea salt
  • 3 tbsp Clarified butter or ghee melted
  • 2 tbsp Coconut flour sifted
  • 1/4 cup Almond flour
  • 1 cup Tapioca flour

Instructions
 

  • The key to these pop overs coming out perfect is to have all ingredients at room temperature before beginning.
  • Preheat the oven to 450°.
  • Sift the coconut flour into a bowl.
  • Add almond flour, tapioca flour and salt and whisk together to combine.
  • Place the eggs and egg white into a blender (I use my bullet instead) and blend until very light in color, about 2 minutes.
  • Add almond milk and coconut cream and blend.
  • Add the dry ingredients. Blend again until thoroughly combined.
  • Add one tablespoon of the melted butter or ghee and blend one more time to combine.
  • Pour about ½ teaspoon of melted butter or ghee into the bottom of each cup in a standard 12-cup muffin tin. Place the muffin pan into the hot oven for 3 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the oven, quickly closing the oven door so as not to allow the heat to escape, and fill each cup with batter about 2/3 of the way full.
  • Return the filled muffin pan to the hot oven on the middle rack, leave the oven light on as you want to look at them at the 15 minute mark to make sure they are not too golden brown, BUT DO NOT OPEN THE OVEN AT ANY TIME DURING BAKING OR YOUR POPOVERS WILL DEFLATE!
  • After 15 - 20 minutes, reduce heat to 350° and reset timer for an additional 5- 10 minutes. Serve immediately.

Notes

Kaufmann 1 Diet (Kaufmann Phase I)

 

berries homemade whipcream

Berries and Whipped Cream

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It doesn’t get any easier than this for a sweet tooth!  Classic berries and homemade whipped cream.  Sometimes we forget about the simple….sugar free (except for the berries) and can be made dairy free.  See substitutions below.  Enjoy!
Whipped Cream

berries homemade whipcream

Berries and Whipped Cream

Erin Porter
It doesn’t get any easier than this for a sweet tooth!  Classic berries and homemade whipped cream.
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Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz Organic heavy whipping cream OR coconut cream chilled overnight unopened
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp Xylitol or monk fruit

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl mix heavy whipping cream, vanilla, and xylitol with an electric mixer until stiff peaks are just about to form. Make sure not to over-beat, cream will then become lumpy and butter-like. You can also use a wire whisk but it takes much longer to thicken.
  • If using coconut cream, chill overnight in the refrigerator, open and only remove the "cream" leaving the milk and saving for other recipes. Same steps as above, mix with vanilla and sweetener.

Notes

Kaufmann 1 Diet (Kaufmann Phase 1)

 

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Bacon Brussels Sprouts (Kaufmann Diet Approved)

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This bacon Brussels sprouts recipe is not only Kaufmann diet approved but one of the few things all three of my kids agree about.  They love them.  This recipe would be considered Kaufmann 1, also known as Phase 1.

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Read on and I’ll tell you how to make this really simple Brussels sprouts recipe.

What You Need For Bacon Brussels Sprouts

  • Organic bacon – Update:  I try not to eat pork anymore so I buy organic nitrite/nitrate free turkey bacon
  • Brussels sprouts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Instructions

See cooking instructions below.

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Bacon Brussel Sprouts

Erin Porter
A guilt free way to eat bacon! These Brussel Sprouts are still delicious on their own but the bacon really adds some delicious flavor to this side dish. I serve a vegetable to our 3 kids every night and I could not find one they all agreed on until now. This is a recipe the kids get excited about and we eat this side dish about twice a week.
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Ingredients
  

  • Bacon-organic Nitrite/Nitrate free
  • Brussel sprouts
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook the bacon until it’s crispy, then crumble into small pieces.
  • Cut the bottoms off of the Brussel sprouts and then cut them in half. Steam the Brussel sprouts for approximately 15 minutes. I do not recommend boiling them. It changes the flavor and consistency in an unfavorable way.
  • In a bowl toss the Brussel sprouts with a tbsp of olive oil and the bacon pieces.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Kaufmann 1 diet
Health benefits of brussel sprouts - Brussels sprouts are surprisingly high in protein for a green vegetable, and just one serving would meet your needs for vitamin C and vitamin K for the day. Not only do brussel sprouts help prevent cancer but they offer digestive support, are an anti-inflammatory and they lower your risk of heart disease. This is to just name a few.

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