Munchy Breakfast Munchkins

There were creative differences about whether to call these Breakfast Munchkins or Breakfast Munchies. So, we compromised on Munchy Breakfast Munchkins. But, we might change the name if we all think of something better. Someone here is very angry about our compromise. Any ideas out there?

Anyway, these are nice light maple-flavored muffins, full of fiber and protein! Enjoy!

Combine:
1 cup all-purpose rice flour blend
1/4 cup soy flour
1/4 cup buckwheat flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt

Cut in 1/4 cup shortening, until the mixture resembles crumbs.

Add 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 Tbsp water (let sit a few minutes first)
1/2 cup soy milk
1/2 cup maple syrup

Bake at 400 for 18 to 20 minutes in greased muffin tins (shorter for mini muffin tins)

Grand Graham Crackers

Poor Sonia hasn't had a graham cracker since October! Poor Mommy hasn't had a graham cracker in 2 years! Fret no longer, as we've found a great way to make the old favorite gluten-free. It's so yummy that you'll definitely want to keep the dry mix on hand so that you can roll out some dough any time.

The mix:
3 cups sorghum flour
3 cups tapioca flour
3 cups potato starch flour
1 1/2 cups millet flour
1 1/2 cups brown rice flour (can use some buckwheat for part of it)
1 1/2 cups white rice flour
3 cups brown sugar
1 Tbsp baking powder
1 Tbsp xanthan gum
1 Tbsp baking soda
1 Tbsp salt

For each batch of about 30 graham crackers, combine:
2 3/4 cup dry mix
7 Tbsp butter or margarine (we use Fleishman's low-sodium, which is dairy-free)
mix it with your fingers until crumbly

Add:
3 Tbsp cold water
1 tsp vanilla
3 Tbsp maple syrup (you can use honey, but if you're watching salicylates, maple syrup is safer)

Mix until it forms a ball of dough; add a bit of water if it is too crumbly. Refrigerate for about 30-60 minutes, then roll out on a floured surface to about 1/8" thickness. Use a knife to cut rectangle, and use the tines of a fork to make the traditional graham cracker scores.

If desired, after putting them on the pan, sprinkle with sugar or cinnamon sugar (ie, sugar mixed with cinnamon). If you're watching salicylates, no cinnamon, I'm sorry to say.

Bake at 325 for about 12 to 15 minutes.