Happy Saturday, Everyone!
I have a recipe for you that hits all the major checkmarks of an awesome dish. Ready for it? This one takes less then five minutes to make, its gluten-free, sugar-free, lactose-free, raw, AND mouthwateringly yummy. I bet I have your attention now. Oh, the cherry on top: only five items needed to make it.
Matcha is majorly trending right now, as I am sure you have noticed. Matcha tea, matcha lattes, matcha desserts, matcha truffles, matcha smoothies. That’s because supposedly Matcha (a super concentrated form of green tea) is AWESOME for you.
Just a few of the said benefits: its high in antioxidents, enhances ones sense of calm, boosts memory and concentration, boosts endurance, can help clear up skin, detoxifies the body, strengthens the immune system, the list goes on.
Man oh man, for all these noteworthy benefits, how could someone not add a bit of this super powered tea to their diet?
Without further ado, enjoy my latest creation from the weekend. Major YUM.
Another sinfully decadent chocolate dessert, without the loads of sugar. Imagine that. The three friends who sampled this one raved about it. This recipe (#49) is gluten-free and low in refined sugar. If you want to keep it 100% refined sugar-free, skip the ganache topping. The dessert will still be DELICIOUS. The mousse filling is made with protein packed Greek yogurt. The texture is light and creamy, which makes this a dangerous one. Its easy to eat more than one slice. Like a box of Girl Scout Thin Mints, it has a way of disappearing quickly. What can offer some peace of mind is that fact that the ingredients are far healthier and lighter than those of a typical chocolate mousse pie. Enjoy this tasty treat!
Happy Sunday evening, all! For recipe #48, I decided on something light, sweet and, shocker, healthy. I know, I know. Typically the words “sweet” and “healthy” tend to hold opposite ends of the court. Not in this dish though. This can be enjoyed as a snack when in need of refueling, or a delicious breakfast. Tastes subtly nutty, sweet and cinnamon-y, with the crisp crunch of apples. So yum.
Exact measurements are not required here. More like loose guidelines. Again, I recommend making 2 or 3x the amount of quinoa you need for this dish and then storing it in an airtight container to be used over the next few days.
Ingredients
1 or 1.5 cup of quinoa, cooked (follow instructions on the package).
1 apple (I like Gala apples)
3-4 tablespoons of coconut milk (the kind you drink, not the one in a can) or regular milk if you prefer. Either one work just as well.
Honey, to taste
Cinnamon, to taste
This recipe is enough to serve one person a hearty snack or breakfast.
Calling all chocolate lovers, I have a succulent recipe for your eating pleasure. Behold, chocolate cream pie. This one (recipe #45) however, unlike the majority of others in its family, is gluten-free AND refined sugar-free! The texture of it is lovely. Silky smooth. The flavor is rich and chocolatey, but the pie itself is light. Be careful, it would be easy to eat several slices of this one in one sitting.
While recipe #44 isn’t lactose-free, it is gluten-free and refined sugar-free, as well as totally and utterly tasty. Craving berry cheesecake but want a healthier version without all the added sugar? Your wish is my pleasure to deliver. Not only is this version lighter, its easier to make, requiring absolutely no baking and no waiting for hours and hours until the cake has cooled and set. This one? You can whip it up in 5 minutes flat and enjoy it right then and there. How sweet of a treat is that?
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?
Sugar-free, raw, gluten-free or lactose-free recipes. 