Fruits and Veggies Monday - Very Berry Crumpets - Gluten free

Well well well, all my plans to sit down and spend a leisurely Monday morning steeming for FAVM fell by the wayside with an unexpected booking in our little Lily's Cottage. The day started with a bang as the weekend guests had requested a late checkout. So it was all hands on deck to do the changeover and get everything spic and span again - weekend guests were here for a swimming competition and the others were a worship team doing missionary work. Today's guests sadly are here because of a death in the family, not unexpected, the gentleman reached the ripe old age of 94!

Hubby's on a Keto Diet which has worked remarkably well so far - the kilos are dropping and he's using much less insulin, but what can I give him as a little treat?

We love our crumpets - you may call it pancakes or flapjacks, but conventional recipes contain wheat flour which is a no no for this diet.

I ran to granny Google for advice and found a couple of recipes using Almond Flour, and then had some idea of quantities. But I also wanted to make this a vegan version - I'm not vegan but am slowly changing my thinking - so I used Almond Flour, Coconut Flour, Xylitol, Flax eggs and Coconut Oil.
Note - one has to limit Xylitol when on this diet so I used a tiny amount.

See how hot it is here currently, the coconut oil has melted completely!

RECIPE

• 2 Flax Eggs (2 tablespoons Ground Flaxseed + 6 tablespoons Hot Water)
• 2 teaspoons Xylitol
• Vanilla bean
• 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil
• 3/4 cup Almond Flour
• 1/4 cup Coconut Flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• Approx 1/2 cup unsweetened Almond Milk

Toppings

• Homemade Apricot or Strawberry Jam
• Raspberries & Blueberries

Beat first four ingredients together, add dry ingredients alternately with milk
Cook in a hot pan with a little oil, turn carefully as it is rather delicate

Spread two crumpets with a generous layer of homemade Apricot or Strawberry Jam & sandwich together
(Note: no jam for hubby who's on Keto, he had full fat cream cheese & berries which is allowed)

Top with berries

Enjoy light and fluffy crumpets, really delicious!

I would like to say a big thank you to the wonderfully kind people running FAVM, you really have gathered an awesome little community here - thank you to the creator of the #fruitsandveggiesmonday @lenasveganliving, to @plantstoplanks for taking over the reins as our weekly host, to @donkeypong for the generous sponsorship and of course that wonderfully talented artist @barbara-orenya for the gorgeous wonkies!

Check out this week's post, follow the rules and show us your fruits and veggies this Monday!

Original Content by @lizelle
Thank you for stopping by
Comments, upvotes & resteems all much appreciated :)
Copyright @lizelle - All Rights Reserved

Team South Africa banner designed by @bearone