For about 7 weeks straight last year, I ate these almost every day. They are so tasty, surprisingly addicting, and they are REALLY healthy. No gluten, no lactose and they are free of any refined sugar. I would usually whip up a batch and then consume the entire thing in one sitting. I recommend these topped with maple syrup and homemade whipped cream.
Now you can really have your (pan)cake and eat it too, no guilt!!!! These (recipe #43) are light in calories and great for you.
Calling all chocoholics! Another fudgy, rich, impossibly delicious treat just for you. This one has a short and sweet ingredient list and is a piece of cake to throw together. The result is a bakery-quality torte that will have you singing its praises every time you take a bite. Its that good.
Recipe #41 is one of the few I have posted which is not refined sugar-free, but, this one is worth the splurge. It is however gluten-free, and can be made dairy free if you were to use lactose-free chocolate (your choice).
Here you go. Happy weekend!
Calling all chocoholics! Who ever heard of delicious brownies without all the refined sugar? I have. And I made them especially for you 😉
These guys (recipe #37) are not only refined sugar-free, they are also lactose-free, totally tasty and chocolatey.
Its always the perfect time for all things pumpkin flavored! This is one of my absolute favorite ingredients to both cook and bake with. Pumpkin pasta…pumpkin cheesecake…pumpkin pie…I cannot get enough!! And autumn is not the only ideal time for chowing down on this super good-for-you ingredient. Much like that silly myth with regard to not wearing white after labor day (who thought of that one, seriously), while pumpkin does tend to be a flavor that goes hand in hand with fall, I think it can and should be eaten in abundance throughout the entire year!!
Here is to luxurious Sunday mornings, brunches that stretch on throughout the morning, breakfast in bed and all things cozy.
This recipe (#36) is refined sugar-free, gluten-free AND lactose-free. Woo hoo!!! You can also throw together the batter in less then 10 minutes. Hows that for outstanding?
Happy New Year, all!!!
For recipe #35, I thought I would venture back into sweet territory. You guys know I cant stay away for too long 😉
This particular recipe dances on the line between dessert and mildly healthy snack. It is refined sugar-free, save for the small handful of mini chocolate chips thrown in at the end. Therefore, if you want 100% sugar free, omit the chocolate chips (or, if you can find sugar free ones, use those). They are gluten-free and basically lactose-free (again, save for the small amount of chocolate chips).
These are super easy to make, less then 10 minutes, and shockingly they are a favorite among those who have sampled them. They taste almost like eating raw peanut butter cookie dough. Mmmmmm. Really delicious. Be careful, these guys are rather addictive. Dont say I didn’t warn you…
Merry, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!
Ok, people. Recipe #31 is one of my most loved. Its homey, cheesy, so satisfying. I can never stop at just one plate. Its also the perfect winter dish. Behold, the quintessential Christmas day meal. (It is gluten-free and sugar-free. Its definitely not dairy free). My Christmas gift to you:
For recipe #26, I thought I would go with the lazy-Sunday-mornings-in-bed vibe, being that time of year again. Once Christmas has concluded, all the holiday splendor, the glittering lights, the nostalgia and romance of this particular month, the remaining winter months seem to stretch on endlessly. We long for something else to look forward to as the next few months of winter move along. Am I right?
I have an answer to that. Breakfast in bed is just one of many awesome things one can look forward to, especially during the winter. I am thinking long, luxurious mornings lying side by side, engrossed in a riviting read, the covers creating a toasty cacoon. A steaming plate of French toast, eggs and bacon to snatch bites of in between reading and chatting with your love as one relishes the morning away.
This recipe is just the ticket for the morning I have just described. Make your own romantic Sunday morning, the details of which you will mold to your liking and preferences. But this recipe? Make this part of the deal and you cannot go wrong. This recipe is both refined sugar-free and lactose-free.
For recipe #24, I decided to go the savory route as I realize the last handful of recipes have been sweet. This one is embarrassingly easy and yet somehow manages to totally hit the spot. It is the ideal winter dish. It tastes delicious, hearty, potentially even unhealthy in that mouthwatering-impossible-to-stop-eating kind of way. Its cozy and comforting. Yet, its gluten-free, lactose-free and of course, sugar-free.
December, one of the best months of the year. Christmas lights twinkling. Fires roaring in hearths and rustic wood stoves. Mittens and scarves have officially made a reappearance. Hot chocolate and tea are constants on rotation as the comforting warm drink of choice (alongside of coffee, which diehards tend to drink all year regardless). Decorations are hung. Christmas music is played, to an annoying degree for some (though personally, I love it). Cookies are baked and piped with colorful icing. Cards filled with affectionate sentiments are penned. Church on Christmas Eve with choir sung carols, magical. Finding for the perfect personal gifts for those you love. Thick books truly ideal for this month of the year, diving into an immersive, spellbinding, towering tale while holed up under your favorite blanket. Snow, a glittering blanket across the landscape. All of this and more is why I think December is fantastic.
Another awesome aspect of December…chocolate cake. This particular cake is decked out, much like the halls, during this month of the year (wink, wink).
I think its safe to say that winter is officially upon us. Would anyone disagree? The temperature seems to have finally dropped to subzero levels of chilliness. A fact of which I am a bit disheartened since I love nothing more then being toasty warm as often as possible. Being within the heart of winter makes this a difficult task to accomplish. So for recipe #18, I decided to go with a cozy, warm, winter themed dish.
One of my favorite cafes here in Frankfurt is Cafe Crumble. Another favorite is aptly named Sugar Mama. Both of these inviting little eateries have delicious fruit crumbles on offering. I have sampled both dishes more then once and each one gets major props. Delicious. Homey. Comfort food that totally hits the spot on a brisk afternoon. So, I decided to make my own version, except this one is refined sugar-free, gluten-free and lactose-free.
The great news? This version is just as tasty as my two favorite cafes takes on the fruit crumble, though thankfully, this is far better for your health.
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