A Brief Summary Dates contain several vitamins and minerals, in addition to fiber and antioxidants. However, they are high in calories since they are a dried fruit. Dates are high in fiber, which may be beneficial for preventing constipation and controlling blood sugar control. Dates contain several types of antioxidants that may help prevent the… Continue reading Health benefits of Dates
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Mushroom Veggie Burger
4 cups mushrooms cubed/diced ( cremini or portobello) 2 cans black beans drained, rinsed and mashed 1 cup minced fresh broccoli 1 red onion minced 3 eggs 1 cup oat flour (can just process oats in food processor) 1 Tbsp. Cumin 1 tsp.salt 1 Tbsp. Coconut Amino (soya sauce replacement) 2 Tbsp. minced garlic 3/4… Continue reading Mushroom Veggie Burger
Cinnamon Rolls
3 cups flour 2 Tbsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 1/3 cup butter + more to spread on dough 1 cup milk (can use almond, oat, etc.) date puree cinnamon grated apple (optional) Blend first 4 ingredients together. Using your hands is the best way to do this. Mix in milk to form a ball… Continue reading Cinnamon Rolls
Blackbottom Cupcakes
Topping 8 oz. cream cheese 1 egg 1/3 cup Date Puree 6 oz. sugar free chocolate chips Let cream cheese sit out of fridge to soften. To speed this up it can be cut into cubes. Beat well with mixer. Add egg and date puree. Stir in chocolate chips and set aside. Batter 1 1/2… Continue reading Blackbottom Cupcakes
Light Rye Bread
This recipe makes 2 loaves and uses no rye flour. The ingredients listed will allow you to make up for not having rye flour and also provides the flavors that would come from using a sourdough starter. I found this recipe on ‘texaspuremilling.com’ if you are interested in seeing the original recipe. I have changed… Continue reading Light Rye Bread
Almond Cupcakes
Amazingly Moist 3/4 cup coconut oil 1 cup Date Puree 4 eggs 1/2 cup almond milk 1 1/2 cup almond flour 1/2 cup coconut flour 1/4 tsp. salt 2 tsp. baking powder Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease cupcake tin or use silicone liners. Makes 24. In one bowl add all dry ingredients and mix together.… Continue reading Almond Cupcakes
Dairy and Sugar Free Ice Cream
Coffee Ice Cream 1/2 cup strong decaf. coffee 1/2 tsp. coffee extract 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 cup Date Puree 1 can coconut cream Berry Ice Cream 3/4 cup of pureed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries) 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract (optional) 1/2 cup Date Puree 1 can coconut cream Mix together using emulsion blender and pour… Continue reading Dairy and Sugar Free Ice Cream
Cole Slaw Dressing
This recipe make enough to make a batch of coleslaw using 1/2 a medium size cabbage and 1 large carrot. (I prefer using red cabbage) 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup oil 1/4 cup vinegar 1/4 cup date puree 1/4 tsp salt Mix everything together using an emulsion blender. And enjoy your sugar free coleslaw.
Gluten Free Muffins
Theses muffins can be made with lots of different fruits or none at all. They are dairy free, gluten free, sugar free, sweetened with dates, full of good fiber and taste amazing. This recipe can be made with a variety of different fruits. I have used blueberries, raspberries, raisins, and apple with cinnamon, or try… Continue reading Gluten Free Muffins
Easy No Bake Chocolate Oat Bars
Update: I have started making my own chocolate. So the *( ) are showing what I now use to make this recipe. These can also be made in mini silicone cups. I purchased a set of 3 from amazon for under $20.,use them a lot. (See photo below.) Place all ingredients, except oats and salt,… Continue reading Easy No Bake Chocolate Oat Bars