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Knækbrød Crackers

by Freydis January 20, 2021
Knækbrød Crackers

If you are anything like me, you always have some kind of flour, seeds and oil in the kitchen. That, plus some water, salt and baking powder, voilà, you have a cracker dough.
This is a basic cracker recipe, and it’s only limited to your kitchen cupboard contents. Any seeds and flour types can be used. I have not tried it with a gluten-free flour yet, but if you have, we’d love to hear about it – so please comment below.

In Northern Europe, people have eaten flatbread since the time of the Vikings. Knækbrød has developed from the original flatbread. Both types have the same basic ingredients of flour, water and salt and long shelf life, which is why they were ideal for long trips across the oceans.

I have tried using many types of flour and seeds and this knækbrød cracker recipe is my favourite. It contains hemp, sesame, flax and some pumpkin seeds. That along with the sweetness of rye flour makes these crackers super yummy. The seeds not only contain healthy polyunsaturated fatty acids but also fibre, which is good for the digestion and for a healthy cholesterol level. Hemp seeds are super nutritious with their healthy fatty acids, sesame seeds have high levels of calcium and taste divine when they are roasted. Pumpkin seeds have high levels of zink, which is crucial for the body’s immune function and flax is fantastic for the digestive system.
I use olive oil, because of its health benefits and because of its high levels of monounsaturated fatty acids. The monounsaturated fatty acids make it more stable, and therefore more ideal for cooking, rather than polyunsaturated oils, such as sunflower. As long as you don’t warm it higher than 160 degrees Celsius or 320 degrees Fahrenheit, the olive oil should stay stable.

The knækbrød crackers are excellent with cheese and fruit (and wine) and make a handsome addition to a tapas spread. They are also very nutritious and a good snack along with hummus and veggie sticks.

Knækbrød Crackers

Knækbrød Crackers

Freydis If you are anything like me, you always have some kind of flour, seeds and oil in the kitchen. That, plus some water, salt and baking powder, voilà, you have… Clean Eating Knækbrød Crackers European Print This
Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes 25 minutes
Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat
Rating: 5.0/5
( 1 voted )

Ingredients

  • 1 dl Flour
  • 1/2 dl Rye flour
  • 1/2 dl Wholegrain flour
  • 1 dl Peeled hemp seeds or sunflower seeds
  • 1 dl Pumpkin seeds and/or sesame seeds
  • 1/2 dl Flax seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 dl Water
  • 1/2 dl Olive oil

Instructions

Turn your oven on 160 degrees Celsius 320 degrees Fahrenheit.

Mix the dry ingredients together, then add the wet and mix well.

Pour the dough between two baking sheets and roll it out with a cake roller.

Roll the dough to a thickness you prefer - I like it about 0,5 cm 0.2 inches thick.

Remove the top baking sheet.

Cut it to the size you prefer with a pizza cutter.

Bake for about 25 minutes.

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Clean Eating

Morning Glory

by Freydis January 8, 2021
Morning Glory

This is a wonderful, refreshing ‘Pick-me-upper’!

It’s packed with vitamine-C and it’s zingy freshness makes it perfect for an AM snack or as an addition to a breakfast or brunch.

Morning Glory

Morning Glory

Freydis This is a wonderful, refreshing ‘Pick-me-upper’! It’s packed with vitamine-C and it’s zingy freshness makes it perfect for an AM snack or as an addition to a breakfast or brunch. Clean Eating Morning Glory European Print This
Serves: 1 Prep Time: 5 minutes
Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat
Rating: 5.0/5
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Ingredients

  • 1 Orange, skin removed
  • 1 US cup Carrot Juice
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 cm/0.4 inches Ginger, grated or finely chopped

Instructions

Mix everything together in a blender

Serve in a large glass (optional)

Enjoy your morning!

January 8, 2021 0 comment
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Clean Eating

Sweet Potato Muffins

by Freydis April 25, 2020
Sweet Potato Muffins

I make these muffins pretty much weekly…we just love them.

My oldest son is a real early bird…yawn… So he needs an early breakfast. For that, these muffins are ideal! When he was three years old he usually started his day by going into the kitchen and getting himself a muffin. For me and my husband, this is super convenient, so we won’t have to think about what to make for him before our morning coffee (they also go great with coffee btw).

These are my go-to muffins because they are healthy, hearty, filling, nutritious and delicious. They are high in fibre and contain only natural sugars from the fruit, veggies and flour, aside from the little bit of coconut sugar, that I like to use. Because they are high in fibre, they are filling and hearty. This makes them perfect as a mid-morning or afternoon snack, for the kid’s lunchbox, along with some cheese, fruit and nuts. They are also approved by my 10-month-old, who’s just crazy about them.

As you might know, sweet potatoes, aka. batata, are good for you because of their high β-carotene and phenolic levels, which give an indication of their antioxidant activities. Antioxidants have the ability to weaken or stop harming oxidation activities in the body.

Enjoy!

Left: the wet ingredients
Right: The dry ingredients

Combined ingredients

Ready for the oven

Ready to eat

Sweet Potato Muffins

Sweet Potato Muffins

Freydis I make these muffins pretty much weekly…we just love them. My oldest son is a real early bird…yawn… So he needs an early breakfast. For that, these muffins are ideal!… Clean Eating Sweet Potato Muffins Breakfast, Snack Print This
Serves: 12 muffins Prep Time: 1 Hour Cooking Time: 30 Minutes 30 Minutes
Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat
Rating: 5.0/5
( 1 voted )

Ingredients

  • The wet:
  • 2 US cups sweet potatoes/4 small or 1/2 of a very large one (mashed and cooled - make these ahead)
  • 1 US cup banana, mashed
  • 1/2 US cup coconut oil, melted on low heat
  • 1/4 US cup unsweetened apple sauce
  • 3 medium/large eggs
  • The dry:
  • 1 US cup flour
  • 1 US cup whole grain flour
  • 2 tbsp coconut sugar (can be omitted)
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder

Instructions

Preparing the sweet potatoes:
  1. Start by preparing the sweet potatoes. This can be done a day or two ahead
  2. Place the sweet potatoes on a foil-lined baking sheet and pierce them with a fork
  3. Bake them at 400 degrees Fahrenheit or 200 degrees Celsius for about 45 minutes, or until the inside is soft
  4. If making a day ahead, place them in the fridge until using
  5. When the potatoes are cool, peel off the skin and mash the sweet potato filling until any big lumps are gone
Muffin time:
  1. See the notes below
  2. Set the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit or 160 degrees Celsius
  3. Combine all the dry ingredients (the flour, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, baking soda and baking powder) in a bowl
  4. In a separate large bowl, combine the oil, apple sauce and eggs
  5. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, and then add the cooled, mashed sweet potatoes and banana
  6. Pour into muffin tins
  7. Bake for about 30 minutes

Notes

It's important that the sweet potatoes get a chance to cool down before using, or your eggs will lump. If you own a food processor and want to use it; instead of mashing and mixing the wet ingredients, put them in your food processor and mix everything together.

April 25, 2020 0 comment
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Welcome to A Hint of Green! My name is Freydis. I have created this space with the purpose of sharing my best inspirational tips to a healthy lifestyle, DIY and homemade goods. I strive to make concious choises in my daily life and to live in the moment. I love nature and try to live in sinc with the seasons. I am a wife and a mother of two boys, ages 1 and 5 years. I have a bachelors degree in Nutrition and Health and am an internationally-certified Fitness Instructor. For the past decade I have taught various fitness classes and trained many individuals, alongside being a Yoga teacher.

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