So I received this recipe from my eight year old grandson Easton. Easton loves trying all kinds of foods. He has been a great support in testing and giving his honest opinion on almost every recipe that I have on this site. So hopefully I will be able to share more of his creations. This… Continue reading Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie
Category: snacks
Peanut Butter Cookies
1 cup gluten free oats 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 2/3 cup Date Puree 1/3 cup natural peanut butter 1 tsp. vanilla In food processor grind oats into oat flour. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until well mixed. Using a small scoop (approx. 2 Tbsp.), scoop onto parchment lined baking sheet. Press… Continue reading Peanut Butter Cookies
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
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
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
Multi-Grain Bread
This dough is great for bread, rolls or pizza dough. Makes 3 loaves of bread or 2 loaves and 1 large pizza crust. You can store dough in fridge until ready to make pizza. Remove from fridge approx 1 hr before using. 1 cup warm water 1 Tbsp. yeast 2 cup boiling water 1/4 cup… Continue reading Multi-Grain Bread
Chocolate Fruit and Nut Bars
8 oz dates (if dates are on the dry side add 2 Tbsp. water and soften in microwave for approx 1 min.) 2 oz almonds 2 oz cashews 2 oz coconut 1 oz cocoa 1 oz 95% Lindt chocolate 1/2 tsp. vanilla Place dates, vanilla and cocoa in food processor and puree. Remove to a… Continue reading Chocolate Fruit and Nut Bars
Sugar Free Peanut Butter Cups
1/2 cup sugar free chocolate chips (I use Krisda sweetened with stevia) 4 squares 95% Lindt chocolate Melt in a microwave safe glass bowl either in microwave or over hot water. If using a microwave start at 30 seconds, stir then melt in 10 second intervals, stirring each time until melted. Using small candy type… Continue reading Sugar Free Peanut Butter Cups