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Recipe inspired by the influx of fresh zucchinis in my garden right now, and adapted from the Heartland Country Store recipe book. Makes 12 large muffins Ingredients: 3/4 cup vegetable oil1 cup packedbrown sugar1/2 cup granulated white sugar2 eggs or 1/2 c applesauce2 t vanilla extract4 cups grated zucchini2.5 cups gluten free or spelt flour1… Continue reading Zucchini Muffin Recipe
Due to multiple food allergies in our family I've substituted Barney's brand almond butter, which is processed in a peanut free facility, flax meal + water for the egg, gluten free baking mix for wheat flour, coconut oil for butter, and cashew milk for milk. (Source: Joey's Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe on All Recipe )… Continue reading Almond Butter Cookies Recipe
INGREDIENTS: 1/2 frozen banana 1 T almond butter 1 scoop protein powder 1/2 c frozen berries cashew milk Toppings: coconut flakes, flax meal, fresh berries, granola, chia seeds, almond or cashew butter, raw nuts. INSTRUCTIONS: Combine smoothie ingredients in blender. Blend till smooth. Add toppings. Drizzle nut butter down the middle, then add fruit on… Continue reading Smoothie Bowl Recipe
Ingredients: 2 cups white granulated sugar 1 cup boiling water 1 T pure vanilla extract Instructions: Measure sugar into a 4 cup glass measuring cup. Add 1 cup boiling water and stir till all sugar is dissolved. Add vanilla and stir till well combined. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Pour into an old Torina… Continue reading Simple Syrup Recipe
Dairy & wheat free. Serves 8-12. Filling Ingredients: Lots of apples, peeled and sliced 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1-2 t ground cinnamon 1-2 t ground nutmeg Instructions: Fill a large glass baking pan with apple slices, leaving about an inch from the top. Add 1/4 c granulated sugar, & 1-2 t each of ground cinnamon… Continue reading Apple Crumble Recipe
I found this recipe online and tweaked it a bit to fit our family's allergies and taste preferences. Makes 18 individual "bars" Ingredients: FILLING 2 cup raw cashews 2 cans coconut cream* (only the hardened portion at the top of full-fat coconut milk) 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 cup lemon juice 1 heaping Tbsp lemon zest… Continue reading Lemon Bar Recipe
Makes 41 balls (1.25 oz each) Dry Ingredients: 2 cups brown rice protein (240 g) 1 cup quick oats 140 g semi-sweet mini chocolate chips 0.25 cup ground flaxseed meal 0.25 cup chia seeds 0.5 cup cocoa powder Wet Ingredients: 20 oz crunchy almond butter 1 cup agave nectar 1 T vanilla extract Instructions: Combine… Continue reading Chocolate Protein Balls
I researched tons of low carb ice cream recipes, but they were all so complicated with tons of tedious steps. This recipe sort of happened by happy accident. I was making low carb cheesecake and had double the filling I needed. I realized it had almost the same ingredients as many of the complicated recipes… Continue reading Vanilla Cheesecake Ice Cream Recipe
Cheesecake is a massive family favourite in our house. For our wedding reception we had seven different flavours of cheesecake in lieu of a wedding cake, and my hubs is considered the cheesecake master in these parts (don't even get me started on his divine Baileys or Kahlua cheesecake!!). I knew it was just a… Continue reading Cheesecake Cupcakes Recipe
After making these a few times I've tweaked the recipe and my cooking technique a little... The batter has a bit thicker consistency and holds together much better. You could also make this savoury with cheese and herbs and use it to make soft tacos or a sandwich wrap. Makes 2 servings of 6 mini… Continue reading Cream Cheese Crepes Recipe
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