Monday, December 21, 2015

What's Cooking In The Kitchen???


When you think of essential oil, you might not think about using them in the kitchen.  But think again!  We are constantly going into our essential oil stash to use them in different recipes.  This week we are going to try this recipe for Healthy Cinnamon Apple Cake using Cinnamon Essential oil! This is great for this time of year to give our house that amazing smell of the holidays.  It's also great to serve to any guests coming over who may be vegan, or if you're just craving something yummy and sweet for breakfast!  Not only will this taste amazing, but gives your family and guests amazing health benefits !


Ingredients 
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 1/2 tbsp baking powder
3/4 cup raw sugar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup walnuts
2 small apples, grated
1 tbsp cinnamon
1 drop doTERRA Cinnamon essential oil

Health Highlights

Who says a delicious cake can’t be healthy? This scrumptious Cinnamon Apple Cake is full of wonderful foods that can help keep the heart healthy AND fill the needs of that sweet tooth.
  • Apples- Making apples a part of your diet is a great way to help protect yourself from heart disease. Apples are filled with soluble fibers that can help reduce cholesterol-rich plaque buildup in your arteries, which can keep the heart functioning properly.
  • Oranges-The nutrients in oranges, such as vitamin C, potassium, and fiber, all help to strengthen the heart and can help reduce risks of heart disease.
  • Walnuts- A walnut’s components may contain anti-cancer properties which can help reduce risks of colon cancer and prostate cancer. This nut is yet another food that that can help fight against heart disease.

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat your tin with olive oil.

2. Juice orange in bowl and set aside.

Healthy Cinnamon Apple Cake with doTERRA Cinnamon essential oil

3. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, cinnamon, and baking powder. Set aside.

Healthy Cinnamon Apple Cake with doTERRA Cinnamon essential oil

Healthy Cinnamon Apple Cake with doTERRA Cinnamon essential oil


4. Grate the apples. Set aside.

Healthy Cinnamon Apple Cake with doTERRA Cinnamon essential oil


5. In a different large bowl, add sugar, olive oil, and Cinnamon essential oil. Mix together using a handheld or free-standing mixer.

Healthy Cinnamon Apple Cake with doTERRA Cinnamon essential oil

6. Add the flour mix and the orange juice to a bowl with sugar and oil alternatively and keep mixing. It’s okay if the mixture looks dry. The grated apples will provide additional moisture.

Healthy Cinnamon Apple Cake with doTERRA Cinnamon essential oil

7. Add the apples and the walnuts and fold in gently with a spoon until just combined.

Healthy Cinnamon Apple Cake with doTERRA Cinnamon essential oil


Healthy Cinnamon Apple Cake with doTERRA Cinnamon essential oil

8. Pour the mixture into baking dish and bake for 45 minutes (or until a toothpick can be inserted and removed clean).

Healthy Cinnamon Apple Cake with doTERRA Cinnamon essential oil

9. Slice and enjoy.

Healthy Cinnamon Apple Cake with doTERRA Cinnamon essential oil

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