These are great to use in wraps, pitas, lettuce leaves, very versatile, can add *extras or none at all. These freeze well so make ahead, form and freeze. 2 cans of black beans (drained and rinsed) 1 cup grated carrots or corn or both 1 medium onion sliced (I prefer Spanish or sweet) 2 large… Continue reading Black Bean Patties
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Chocolate Chip or Raisin Cookies
Sugar free, Dairy free, Grain free Mix first four ingredients in bowl. Melt coconut oil and mix in peanut butter, date puree, vanilla and egg. Mix everything together and add carob chips. Scoop onto parchment lined baking sheet using a small 1/8 cup scoop measure. Press down slightly. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes or… Continue reading Chocolate Chip or Raisin Cookies
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
Brunch Pizza
Crust (preheat oven to 350°F) 1 large sweet potato 1 Tbsp. oil 1 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. salt Grate sweet potato into bowl. Add oil, cumin and salt, mix well. Grease 12″ round pan with sides, spread sweet potato mix on pan pressing down with hands to pack well making sure to build up sides… Continue reading Brunch Pizza
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 Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
aka haystacks, chocolate macaroons, cow patties 1 cup natural peanut butter (smooth) 1/2 cup date puree 1/3 cup cocoa powder 4 oz cacao butter drops*(see note) 2 tsp vanilla 2 cups oatmeal 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut Place first 4 ingredients in a medium size pot. Over low heat stir together and slowly heat until cocoa… Continue reading No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
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
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Sugar free, Gluten free. Preheat oven to 350°F. This will make 16 large or 32 small cookies. 3/4 cup butter 1 cup date puree 2 tsp. vanilla 3/4 cup flax meal (flour) 1 tsp. cinnamon 3/4 tsp. baking soda 3 cups oats 1 cup chocolate chips (sugar free, sweetened with Stevia) If you prefer raisins… Continue reading Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies