This is a healthy alterative to chocolate peanut butter cups which are loaded with sugar. These are made with no sugar (of course) and taste amazing. I use an 8 x 8 pan lined with parchment so that I can lift out to score and cut. They can also be done in a 9 x… Continue reading Chocolate Peanut Oat Bars
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Mint Chocolate Cheesecake
Chocolate Base (makes 12 small mason jars) Preheat oven to 350°F. Place small mason jars on baking sheet. Divide batter evenly. (approx. 2 1/2Tbsp. per. jar). Bake for 15 – 17 min. Another way to make this base is as follows; Melt butter and add chocolate to melted butter. Microwave in 10 second intervals until… Continue reading Mint Chocolate Cheesecake
Coconut Cream Pie
Sugar Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free Oat Crust 1 1/2 cups oat flour (can use organic gluten free oats and grind to flour in food processor) 1 tsp. date sugar 1/2 tsp. sea salt 1/4 cup olive oil 4 – 5 Tbsp. cold water Put oats, sugar and salt in food processor. Grind oats into… Continue reading Coconut Cream Pie
Caramel Chocolate Brownies
Brownie Base 3/4 cup chopped dates 1/2 cup ground flax 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1/4 cup almond flour 1 tsp. vanilla Place all ingredients in food processor and process until dough will stick together when pressed between fingers. Press into a parchment lined 6 x 6 or 5 x 7 inch pan. Caramel Filling 2… Continue reading Caramel Chocolate Brownies
Butter Tarts
aka vinegar tarts The following recipe is one that my grandmother always made. I replaced brown sugar with date puree. Pastry The following will make enough pastry for 12 medium size tart shells plus enough for a pie shell. (great for quiche) 2 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp. salt 1 cup shortening 1 egg 1/2… Continue reading Butter Tarts
Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake
Preheat oven to 300°F. This recipe can be doubled to make a 9″ cheesecake, but the amounts here are for a 6″ pan. Crust 1/4 cup oat bran 1/4 cup ground flax 1/4 cup almond flour 1 Tbsp. melted butter Mix together and press into a 6 ” spring form pan. Filling 8 oz. cream… Continue reading Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake
No Bake Rhubarb Cheesecake
This is a no bake, sugar free, gluten free cheesecake. I have used coconut milk (full fat) in the filling. You can use heavy cream if you prefer. When using coconut milk, you will want to refrigerate the can over night so that it will be easier to scoop the solid cream off the top… Continue reading No Bake Rhubarb Cheesecake
Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Glaze
This is a very rich chocolate cake. Gluten Free. Sugar Free. Makes a 8″spring form pan. Line pan with foil, taking care not to puncture the foil. Spray with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 350°F. 1/2 lb butter (melted) 1/2 lb chocolate(1/4 lb chocolate chips sweetened with stevia & 1/4 lb Lindt 95%) 1/2 cup… Continue reading Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Glaze
German Chocolate Cake
Makes 1, 8″ cake pan or 10 cup cakes. Preheat oven to 350° F. Bake cake approx. 30 min. Bake cup cakes approx 20 min. Use toothpick or cake tester to check if done. Should come out clean. 1 1/2 cups walnuts 1/3 cup chocolate (95% Lindt chocolate, 8 squares) 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1… Continue reading German Chocolate Cake