Tag: Desserts

Kiwi, mint and pineapple smoothies
May 1, 2020

Kiwi, mint and pineapple smoothies

Ingredients: handful ice cubes 4 kiwis, 3 peeled and chopped, 1 sliced for decoration 400g pineapple chunks 3 mint sprigs, leaves picked, plus extra sprigs to serve Instructions: Put all of the ingredients apart from the decorative kiwi slices and extra mint sprigs in a …

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Chai Spice Keto Mug Cake
April 30, 2020

Chai Spice Keto Mug Cake

Ingredients: Base 1 large egg 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons almond flour 1 tablespoon erythritol 7 drops liquid Stevia ½ teaspoon baking powder Flavor 2 tablespoons almond flour ¼ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ginger ¼ teaspoon clove ¼ teaspoon cardamom ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions: Get your mug ready! Of course I had to choose this fitting …

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HEALTHY PUMPKIN PIE BARS
April 29, 2020

HEALTHY PUMPKIN PIE BARS

INGREDIENTS:

CRUST

  • 1.5 cups almond flour, superfine
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

FILLING

  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

WHIPPED CREAM TOPPING

  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF and lay parchment paper in the bottom of an 8×8-inch cake pan. Spray parchment paper with cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the crust by mixing together all crust ingredients, forming a ball. Transfer dough into the greased pan and use your hands and/or a spatula to spread dough to the edges of the pan. The key is to make sure the crust is relatively the same thickness all around, so the spatula comes in handy especially for the edges.
  3. Place crust in the oven at 350ºF and bake for 10 minutes.
  4. While crust is baking, make the filling. Add coconut sugar and pumpkin puree to a large bowl. Mix until combined. Slowly add eggs to the pumpkin mixture. Then add the rest of the filling ingredients and mix well.
  5. Remove crust from the oven and carefully pour pumpkin mixture over the crust. Place pan back into the oven and bake at 350ºF for 24-28 minutes*.
  6. Let pumpkin bars cool for at least an hour. When you are ready to remove bars from the cake pan, simply lift the parchment paper up out of the pan. The bars should easily come out of the pan. Place bars on a cutting board and cut into 9 squares.
  7. For the whipped topping, add whipped cream ingredients to a large bowl. Using an electric mixer, whisk ingredients on high speed until stiff peaks form.
  8. Add a healthy dollop of whipped cream onto each bar when ready to serve.

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Source:fitfoodiefinds.com

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Strawberry & Toasted Coconut Morning
April 28, 2020

Strawberry & Toasted Coconut Morning

Ingredients: 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk drink 2 cups organic frozen strawberries 2 tablespoons coconut shavings (divided) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 scoop organic & delish strawberry burst protein powder (optional, but I love it!) 1 teaspoon bee pollen Directions: Combine all ingredients and one tablespoon of …

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Classic Apple Pie with All-Butter Crust
April 27, 2020

Classic Apple Pie with All-Butter Crust

Ingredients: For the dough: 2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling 2 tsp. granulated sugar 1⁄4 tsp. kosher salt 2 sticks (8 oz.) unsalted butter 1 egg 1 tbsp. turbinado sugar or coarse cane sugar, for topping For filling and serving: 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice …

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HOMEMADE VANILLA ICE CREAM RECIPE
April 22, 2020

HOMEMADE VANILLA ICE CREAM RECIPE

INGREDIENTS:

  • 8 egg yolks
  • 1 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • In the bowl of your stand mixer add the egg yolks, sugar, and salt. Using the paddle attachment, beat on medium speed until pale yellow and light and airy. About 4-5 minutes.
  • In a large pan heat the cream and milk over low heat, stir occasionally. If you have an instant read thermometer the mixture will reach 155-160°F. If you don’t have a thermometer, the will be hot but not boiling! 
  • Turn the mixer to low and add the heated cream in a slow, steady, stream. Mix until thoroughly combined, about 3 minutes. 
  • Pour the cream/egg mixture back into the pan and heat over medium-low heat stirring constantly. Heat to 155-160°F. If you don’t have a thermometer heat until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon. It should NOT boil, however, a few bubbles may come up along the edges. Remove from the heat and add the vanilla. 
  • Set a fine mesh strainer over a large bowl. Pour the warm ice cream mixture into the bowl (through the fine mesh strainer)*
  • Cool the mixture over an ice bath, stirring every few minutes. After about 10-15 minutes place the mixture in the refrigerator until completely chilled.
  • Set up your ice cream machine according to the manufacturers directions. With the machine running, add the mixture in a slow steady stream. Churn according to the directions. 
  • Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container and place in the freezer for several hours to firm up. Serve with your choice in toppings!

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Source:saltandbaker.com

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The BEST Chocolate Cake
April 20, 2020

The BEST Chocolate Cake

INGREDIENTS: for the cake: 1 3/4 cups sugar 3/4 cups dark cocoa powder 2 cups flour 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 large eggs 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup strongly brewed coffee for the frosting: 1 …

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Homemade Whipped Cream
April 15, 2020

Homemade Whipped Cream

Ingredients: 1 cup Heavy cream 2 tablespoon Sugar 2 teaspoon Cornstarch/Cornflour ( a stabilizing agent) Few drops of Vanilla essence (optional) Instructions: 1-Assemble ingredients.2-Before you start, chill blade and bowl in the refrigerator for an hour.3-Pour heavy cream or whipping cream to the chilled bowl..4-Mix in sugar and cornflour. Cornflour/cornstarch helps whipped cream to holds …

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Speckled chocolate cornflakes
April 15, 2020

Speckled chocolate cornflakes

Ingredients:

  • 50g of butter
  • 100g of milk chocolate, broken up
  • 3 tbsp of golden syrup
  • 100g of cornflakes
  • 6 tsp hundreds and thousands, for sprinkling

Method:

Place the butter, chocolate and golden syrup in a saucepan over a low heat. Cook until the chocolate melts

  • 50g of butter
  • 100g of milk chocolate, broken up
  • 3 tbsp of golden syrup

2Allow to cool a little, then pour over the cornflakes

  • 100g of cornflakes

3Use a wooden spoon to gently stir all the ingredients together4Spoon the mixture into a tin lined with cupcake cases and sprinkle with hundreds and thousands. Place in the fridge to set, then serve

  • 6 tsp hundreds and thousands, for sprinkling

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Source:greatbritishchefs.com

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Buko Pandan
April 14, 2020

Buko Pandan

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup young coconut cut into strips 5 ounces condensed milk 8 ounces Table cream or all-purpose cream 3 ounces powdered gelatin 1 1/4 cups water 6 drops Buko Pandan flavoring 2 scoops vanilla ice cream optional 1/2 cup sago pearls cooked (optional) Instructions: Combine water and powdered gelatin then stir using a spoon. Add Buko Pandan flavoring then stir until everything is …

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