Quarantine Low-Carb Baking
I’ve been a bit of a baking machine lately. I went to Instagram and saw that I’m not the only one, this quarantine low-carb baking thing is a trend. I’ve seen it referred to as “quaran-baking” and I’m totally on board.
Quarantine Baking: A Soul Soothing Zen Meditation
Like all baking, quarantine baking is very calming, which is great for these strange and stressful times. I love the peacefulness that comes over me when I gather my ingredients, then go about measuring and mixing. Preparing the pan is like a Zen meditation. On top of that, when I pop a batch of healthy Keto Brownies in the oven, I feel like I’ve accomplished a small something, which brightens my day.
Healthy Quarantine Baking
What about health? If we’re going to bake up a storm, we might as well do it the healthy low-carb way. That’s where my easy quarantine baking recipes come in. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free, they’re also super satisfying (my husband can attest to that) and won’t leave you with weight gain or the dreaded high-carb hangover.
Weight Gain During Coronavirus Pandemic Quarantine
A nurse friend told me that in her ER, they refer to weight put on during this time as the “COVID 19.” You know, like the “freshman 15,” those extra pounds students put on their first year of college. Thankfully, we can avoid that with my healthy quarantine desserts below.
Cinnamon Coffee Cake
Dear Elana, I literally NEVER write reviews on blogs, but your recipes, especially this one, are so fantastic, I am compelled to let everyone know about my enthusiasm. I am a classically-trained professional cook…a culinary school classmate turned me on to your recipes…I found your coffee cake recipe a few months ago and have varied it with different toppings and fillings and it ALWAYS works.
As I sit here typing this, I am waiting for a liquor delivery so that I can experiment with one of Camille’s variations of this cake. She made it with amaretto and blackberries. My younger son, who is more of a berry guy, than a chocoholic, can’t wait for me to test this recipe for you, and him. Stay tuned.
Orange Cake with Almond Flour
Banana Bread Recipe
Keto Brownies
Nut Free Paleo Carrot Cake
What Are You Quaran-Baking?
Quarantine low-carb baking is where it’s at in my house. Sometimes I make existing recipes from the blog and my cookbooks, my favorite right now is Paleo Cooking from Elana’s Pantry, other times I create and test new recipes for you.
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Last week I worked on a new brownie recipe for you, and this week I’m working on that blackberry amaretto coffee cake. Each time I create a new recipe I test it over and over again so that my recipes work for you every single time. What’s on your quaran-baking wish list? What recipe do you need right now? Leave a comment and let me know.
Judy Coombs says
I freeze my uneaten over ripe bananas and them use them in baking after thawing. Are there any adjustments (like adding) more flour I should make? I also have to be gluten free and have a hard time justifying the high cost of almond flour. Just found your site and love it.
Elana says
Judy, feel free to experiment and welcome!
Niala says
I’m
Looking for gluten free bread recipe
Elana says
Niala, you are in luck, all of the recipe on my site are gluten-free.
https://elanaspantry.com/category/breads/
Enjoy!
Elana
PEGGY HOUSEPIAN says
Hi Elana….I love your recipes and have 3 or your books. I am just wondering if you might consider posting alternative sweetners to using honey and agave to make them Keto?
Thanks.
Elana says
Peggy, thanks for your comment and suggestion, that is a great idea. I would need to go back and re-test each recipe a few times since I haven’t yet found a blanket sub that works across the board without adjustments. For now your best bet is to start with my Keto Brownies :-)
Nancy says
I have gained 7-8 lbs during this time. Yes, I got off track with my diet and am working to get back on! I was looking for the coconut bar with chocolate bits in it. I couldn’t find it so I made brownies. I subsituted the honey for stevia.
Elana says
Nancy, thanks for your comment, many are experiencing the same with all this quaranbaking.
Dena Geiger says
Chocolate Almond Joy Cake!-this is almost a staple at my house, and a healthy pre exam treat I bring to my nursing students, I have shared this recipe and your website MANY times over with my patients and students alike. Thank you Elana.
Elana says
Dena, you’re so very welcome!
Karen says
Hi Elana, Your recipes have been so helpful since my husband and I went gluten free 6 years ago. thank-you! Your quarantine recipes are some of my tried and true, love them.
Any new coconut flour recipes coming soon? Almond flour is hard to get and expensive where I live.
Elana says
Karen, thanks for your sweet comment –I’m so happy to help! Here’s a link to all of my coconut flour recipes for you:
https://elanaspantry.com/recipes/?diet-type=&recipe-type=&ingredients=coconut-flour
Let me know what you decide to make!
Elana
Cheri White says
I love your recipes so much! I even asked for and received 2 of your cookbooks for Christmas last year! I wondered if there is a way to make gluten free sourdough bread? I have made sourdough bread from the same starter I received 34 years ago. My family loves it, but I would like to make it healthier than it presently is.
Elana says
Cheri, thanks for your wonderful comment! Which two of my books did you get for Christmas? I will add that to my list of recipe requests. Take good care :-)
Sabrina says
I think I have all the ingredients to try the carrrot cake! Yum!
I have been making WAY too many chocolate chip cookies (paleo of course) and I think my kiddos will find this a nice treat! Thank you!
Elana says
You’re welcome Sabrina!
Elle says
I made your flax bread recipe yesterday which I have made a dozen times. Lately I have been adding 1/4 cup or so of maple syrup and it turns out like cake. Requires a little longer baking time. Another of your recipes I frequently make is spinach salad with avocado dressing.
Elana says
Elle, that sounds delicious! Stay safe.
Mini says
I did a FaceTime baking session with my friend (I was skeptical but it was actually really cool—highly recommend trying it!), we made the cranberry orange scones, and used chocolate instead of white chocolate. I had the Lilly’s Dark Chocolate chips which use stevia sweetener and my friend had cacao nibs. And I added some flax seed meal to mine. At the end it was crazy to see how different they came out (likely due to our ovens), so we got a science experiment out of it as well. At the end of our call we chatted and ate a scone (or two) with a cup of tea. We both ended up baking them again during the following week, and in mine I halved my chocolate chips and replaced with cacao nibs, and I gotta say my original sweeter version was what I was needing right now.
Elana says
Mini, love hearing about this FaceTime baking session / science experiment. Thanks for being on this healing path with me and sharing your lovely story :-)
Lissy Stangier says
I love your recipes! Your banana bread recipe is one of my favorites and I make it often. I always add either chocolate chips or craisins to it. So yummy!!
Elana says
Lissy, those additions sound fantastic!
Ellie says
Elana,
Just last night I made your Chocolate Chip Banana Cake recipe from your Almond Flour cookbook. Oh, so good! I am quarantined with my mom and we both love to cook and love your recipes. We are getting through this by trying at least one new recipe a week and working together. Both of us are very lucky, are jobs allow us to work from home, so we spend the majority of our day in separate rooms working away, then come together in the evening to cook. We thank you for everything, your recipes, your willingness to share your pain and your experiences. Your recipes appear on our table often, holidays would not be the same without your ideas. I have yet to try your Cinnamon Coffee Cake that may be next. :)
Thank you,
Ellie
Elana says
Ellie, thanks for your kind and thoughtful comment. I’m so sorry we’re all quarantined, but happy that I can provide inspiration to you and your mother while you’re at home. Please stay safe and keep me posted on how you’re doing :-)