Quinoa is a grain-like seed, one of the few vegetarian foods that contains a complete protein (all of the essential amino acids). It lends itself well to a quinoa salad! When sprouted or fermented, quinoa is often tolerated well by those who follow a grain-free or gluten-free protocol. (I buy Thrive Market’s organic sprouted quinoa.)…
Gluten-free, Grain-free Sourdough Bread
Who doesn’t love the smell and taste of fresh bread straight from the oven? Enjoy this gluten-free, grain-free sourdough bread! This recipe uses a combination of quinoa and chickpea (garbanzo) flour. Kombucha is used to ferment the quinoa flour and create a sourdough starter. (See this recipe for brewing your own kombucha.) Once the quinoa…
Grain-Free Sourdough Pizza Crust
This gluten-free and grain-free sourdough pizza crust is sure to be a family favorite! Quinoa flour is fermented with kombucha (or other fermented liquid) and transformed into a delicious flatbread or pizza crust! While almond flour or other grain-free flour makes a nice pizza crust, this quinoa flour combination makes an ideal sourdough crust! (Find…
Grain-free Sourdough Stuffing Recipe
This gluten-free & grain-free sourdough stuffing recipe is ideal for family gatherings – especially for those with special dietary needs! Grain-free Sourdough Stuffing Recipe This recipe relies on our family’s tried and true sourdough bread recipe using quinoa flour and a combination of almond meal and flax meal. Kombucha offers a nice starter for the…
Grain-free Sourdough Cereal
Are you following a grain-free diet? Do you miss cold cereal? Try this sugar-free, Paleo, and GAPS-friendly sourdough cereal! Since we discovered Julian Bakery’s Paleo Coconut Flakes Cereal I’ve been trying to come up with a homemade alternative. Our family loves the Coconut Flakes, but it’s expensive. (The best price can be found at Thrive…
Grain-free, Nut-free PB and J Sandwich
Since the beginning of our grain-free journey in 2010, our family has missed the old-fashioned PB and J sandwich. Recently we enjoyed our own version with homemade sourdough bread, sunflower nut butter, and homemade cranberry jelly! This recipe takes some advance preparation, but once everything is ready it’s a snap to assemble! Sourdough Bread I…
