New Favorite Pasta: Gluten Free, Organic Legume Pasta

I recently found a pasta made from beans, and there are no grains or gluten in this product…. And it taste amazing too!

TOLERANT, the Gluten Free, Organic, Non-GMO Legume Pasta

I have used it for hot and cold pasta dishes, I’ve even sent it in my daughter’s lunchbox for school.  I discovered it at a store in North Carolina while on vacation, and now I found it online at VitaCost for a great price. Here’s the link to order these products: Tolerant Bean Pasta 

Here is my personal favorite, the red lentil mini fettuccine:

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My Story

I have told my story numerous times… One on one to clients, and in front of hundreds of practitioners and participants at seminars and health fairs. It’s always emotional and always reminds me of how far I’ve come and how God forces us through numerous valleys in order to reach the glorious mountain tops!
I finally sat down to write my story for the first time, and though this is a summary version, what a therapeutic experience it was. I am sharing it with all of you, because if this inspires even one person to get better and regain their health… Then it’s all worth it! God Bless!

Tracy Mastandrea's Journey

 

Key Lime Cheesecake Recipe

Do you ever have one of those days where you just desire something totally out of the blue?! Today is one of those days for me. I saw a picture of key lime pie in a food magazine and it hit me, I want key lime dessert! So I immediately went to my recipe collection and found one of my old favorites, Key Lime Cheesecake! It always hits the spot because it gives you the key lime pie and the cheesecake sensation all in one. The best part, it’s cellular healing diet approved. There are no refined sugars, no grains, and no gluten in this recipe. It has good healthy fat and protein in it too! Here’s the link for all of you to try it too! Enjoy!

Key Lime Cheesecake Recipe

 

Grainless Granola Breakfast Recipe

This recipe is one of my favorites, it can replace that “quick cereal” type of breakfast and you can make it ahead of time and store in your pantry.

1/4 cup Organic Whole Flaxseeds

1/4 cup Organic Raw Almonds (or any other organic nut variety)

1/4 cup Raw Sunflower Seeds (or sesame seeds)

1/4 cup Raw Coconut Flakes, Unsweetened

Stevia and Cinnamon to taste

~Mix all ingredients (except stevia and cinnamon) in a blender or food processor (I throw everything into my Vitamix) and turn on low speed to chop up the nuts, seeds, and coconut.  Make sure to leave some texture and larger pieces for that added crunch. Then add in stevia and cinnamon (start with a small amount and slowly add it to your preference). Turn on blender for a few more quick burst and then it’s ready to serve or store.

Pour into a glass dish and store in pantry.

To serve… Take approximately a 1/2 cup of the mixture and pour in a bowl. Then add in approximately 1/2 cup of unsweetened coconut milk, unsweetened almond milk, or unsweetened hemp milk and enjoy like a cold cereal! Can also add in 1/4 cup berries for added antioxidant benefits. I especially enjoy this with organic blueberries added in.

 

Gluten free Brownies

I absolutely LOVE this new Cellular Healing Diet recipe, and so does my 7 year old daughter. She is still amazed that you cannot even taste the black beans in it. It’s so easy to make too! If you have a vitamix, throw all the ingredients in and blend on medium until well mixed.

Black Bean Brownies:
1 can black beans, drained
1/2 cup raw organic cocoa powder
4 Tbls organic coconut oil
1/2 cup xylitol
2 tsp stevia powder
1 tsp organic vanilla extract
3 large organic free range eggs
1/2 cup vanilla whey protein powder (recommend Paleomeal)
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 cup water

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Blend all ingredients together. Grease brownie pan with a little coconut oil. Pour mixture into pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.

*Can add chopped organic walnuts or pecans on top or organic dark chocolate shavings for extra flavor! Enjoy!!!