GAPS Guide

Coconut Pudding

This is almost exactly like the beloved rice pudding my dad used to make when I was a kid. Based on this recipe, but changed to this:

• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut, and 1 cup boiling water
• 1/8-1/4 cup honey*
• vanilla to taste (approx 1 tsp)
• 1/3 tsp sea salt
• cinnamon to taste
• optional: random amounts of raisins/nuts/cranberries/etc

* I started out using the larger amount of honey and have reduced it (in all recipes calling for it) over time.

• Boil one cup of water (or boil water, then measure out one cup of it)
• Pour the one cup of boiling water over shredded coconut. Allow to sit at least one minute.
• Except nuts/berries, beat together all other ingredients.
• Combine wet, undrained coconut with everything else.
• Stir in nuts/berries.
• Pour mixture into loaf pan.

Bake in preheated oven at 350 F for 40 minutes, achieving an overall golden top with lightly browned edges. My results are inconsistent (though always yummy regardless), but ideally you will have two layers: an eggy, flan-like custard on the bottom with the coconut at the top. You may achieve that more consistently with the original recipe.

When making this for my son’s preschool snack, I bake a portion of the batter  in a two-cup glass bowl by Anchor, then cool it completely before putting the fitted lid on.

Coconut Flour Biscuits

• 3 large eggs, beaten
• 1/4  cup (ish) melted ghee or coconut oil
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• optional: 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla
• optional: 1-3 tablespoons raw honey*
• optional: cranberries, blueberries, raisins
• optional: shredded coconut for texture
• optional: baking soda (not recommended for GAPS)
• coconut flour to thicken to cookie dough consistency (1/2 cup or so?)

* I started out using the larger amount of honey and reduced it (in all recipes calling for it) over time. In this recipe, I ultimately stopped using honey at all, ending up with something like a ‘baking powder biscuit’. Note: Adding raw honey as a topping to any dish, rather than cooking it within, allows one the full benefits of honey.

1. Whisk together the first three ingredients and, if you choose to use them, the vanilla and/or honey.

2. Add coconut flour until thick, like cookie dough. Mix thoroughly.

3. Add a couple tablespoons of water (seems to help make coconut flour products fluffier).

4. If using shredded coconut and/or fruit, stir it in now.

5. Spoon rough blobs onto baking sheet. Alternatively, roll into perfect balls and place on sheet.

6. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes.