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| Pineapple coconut upside- down cake |
Pineapple Coconut upside-down cake
Everything I create is often something I made as a child
with my Mum. I believe some of my best memories are from cooking in the kitchen
with my mother and sisters baking up some goodies and treats. Pineapple upside-down
cake was another of my favorite desserts to make, and here I have recreated it
in the healthiest way possible by making it low carb, gluten free, sugar free
and high in protein. These are great as a pre or post workout snack,
for breakfast or served as a dessert.
Pineapples also just so happen to be really healthy for you and great for your body. Check out
these 7 interesting benefits of why eating pineapple is good for you!
Pineapples are some of the most popular tropical fruits in the world. They
are sweet, juicy, and delicious. More importantly, they are very healthy and
nutritious. It is no wonder many people who want to have a healthy lifestyle
include these fruits in their diets. To know more about them, here are some of
the many health benefits of eating pineapples.
1. Packed with Vitamins
and Minerals
Pineapples are loaded with vitamins and minerals including vitamin
A, vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium. It is also rich in fiber and calories. On top
of it all, this fruit is low in fat and cholesterol. All the nutrients it contains promote good health.
2. Prevents Cough and
Colds
Since pineapples are rich in vitamin C, it can fight off viruses that
cause cough and colds. Even when you are already infected with such ailment,
pineapples can help you. These fruits have bromelain, which is effective
in suppressing coughs and loosening mucus. Eating pineapples while taking the
right medications prescribed by the doctor for your sickness can help you
recover more quickly.
3. Strengthens Bones
Pineapples are also popular for their ability to build and
maintain strong bones. This is because these fruits
contain manganese, which is a trace mineral that your body needs to build bones
and connective tissues. In fact, if you consume a cup of pineapple, you
can already get 73 percent of your total body requirement for manganese.
4. Keeps Gums Healthy
People are always very concerned with their teeth that they
sometimes fail to give importance to the gums, which are equally essential
since they hold the teeth in place. If a person has unhealthy gums, his/her
teeth would be in bad condition, and eventually will fall out. Eating pineapple
will strengthen your gums that will help keep your teeth healthy and strong.
5. Lowers Risk of
Macular Degeneration
Pineapples are known to prevent different kinds of ailments. One
example is macular degeneration. This disease, which is the primary cause
of vision loss in adults, is caused by damage to the retina. Reading,
recognizing faces, and doing daily activities can become a lot more difficult
because of this problem. Including pineapple in your diet can lower risk of
this disease by as much as 36 percent. This is because this fruit contains beta
carotene that is good for our sense of sight.
6. Alleviates Arthritis
Since these fruits have anti-inflammatory qualities, eating
pineapples can greatly alleviate the pain of arthritis while at the same time
improve the condition by strengthening the bones. Apart from arthritis, it can
also improve other similar conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome and gout.
7. Improves Digestion
Bromelain found in pineapples work to neutralize fluids to
ensure that they are not too acidic. It also helps regulate the secretions in
the pancreas to aid in digestion. Apart from that, since bromelain has
protein-digesting properties, it can keep the digestive track healthy.
http://www.3fatchicks.com/7-health-benefits-of-eating-pineapples/
Ingredients:
1 pineapple
2 scoops 1st Phorm Level 1 Vanilla protein powder
¼ cup coconut flour
1/3 cup oats
1 cup stevia
1 tsp. baking powder
3 cups egg whites
½ cup sugar free maple syrup
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp coconut extract
1/3 cup Greek yogurt
½ cup unsweetened dried coconut flakes
1/8 cup melted coconut oil
Directions:
Step 1: Peel and core
pineapple and slice into pieces to fit inside the pan. Spray pan on both sides
and the bottom and place the pineapple into the bottom of 8x10 baking pan.
Combine coconut oil and maple syrup together and pour over pineapples at the
bottom of the pan. Pre- heat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Step two: In a blender combine egg whites, vanilla and
coconut extract, stevia and Greek yogurt and blend thoroughly, remove from
blender place in bowl and add all the remaining dry ingredients to the batter
and mix with whisk thoroughly until all ingredients are combined.
Step 3: Pour a layer of batter over the pineapples, and then
place more pineapples on top of that. Pour another layer of batter on top, and
another layer of pineapples, top off with ¼ cup coconut flakes.
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Step 4: Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until golden
brown. Allow to cool. If pan was properly greased cake should come right out.
In my case it wasn't.. so I just ended up cutting individual slices J top with some fat free
cool whip. (optional ) and enjoy!
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