Category: sweet treats
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Sweet Potato Cobbler
Delicious cobbler recipe using local sweet potatoes and just in time for the holidays. Ingredients Ingredients for thickener Toppings Directions In large dutch oven, start to boil sweet potatoes on medium heat. About halfway through the cooking process, add in cubbed butter, vanilla bean paste, remaining spices, and sugars. Continue to cook for 20 minutes…
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Boozy Strawberry Tart
Here’s a yummy treat using fresh strawberries that’s perfect for brunch or a sweet treat to share with friends. It’s great for gatherings large or small. STRAWBERRY TOPPINGIngredients DirectionsClean, halve, and coat strawberries with sugar, vodka, and vanilla extract. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. PIE CRUST Ingredients Directions Place flour in large mixing bowl. …
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Decadent Chocolate Cake Brownies
I’m always using ingredients I have on hand to make delicious treats for my family. Here’s a quick recipe for cake brownies that the whole family enjoyed. Ingredients 1 stick butter1/2 cup coconut oil1 cup cane sugar4 eggs1 tsp vanilla extract1 cup flour1 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt3/4 cup unsweetened cacao chips, melted Directions Mix…
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Chai Spiced Rainbow Carrot Muffins
Who knew that chai spice and rainbow carrots made such an awesomely delicious combination? These are great anytime of year and taste equally scrumptious hot or cold. Ingredients 3 ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 cup coconut sugar 3 tsp chai spice powder 1 tsp ground cardamom 3 tsp baking powder 1 ½ tsp baking soda…
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Pineapple Banana Bake
What to do with leftover pineapple and banana? Make something delicious and sweet. Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose baking mix ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ sweet dairy whey ½ cup raw sugar 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt 1 ½ cup almond milk 3 fully ripe banana, smashed 2 cups crushed pineapple (I used fresh pineapple that I pulsed in…
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Pumpkin Cream Pie
I was in my kitchen, as usual, and tinkering around with different ways to make pumpkin pie. I’ve made the typical pumpkin pies that are served hot from the oven with freshly whipped cream. I’ve also made pumpkin pie, let it chill and had it as a cool dessert. Then i wondered how a pumpkin…
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Bar
Pumpkin season is here. I try not to fall into the “pumpkin everything” but it’s hard. There are so many wonderful things to do with pumpkin and other beautiful squashes. Here’s one of my many quick bread recipes. Enjoy! Ingredients 16 oz unsweetened pumpkin puree 1½ cups coconut sugar 2 eggs, beaten 2¼ cup all…
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Chocolate Banana Muffins
There’s never a moment when i don’t have extra bananas in my kitchen that seemingly are left to eternally rot. Therefore, i’m always finding creative ways to use them, even when they’re EXTREMELY brown. Besides, who doesn’t like a little chocolate with their banana? Ingredients 1 stick butter (softened) 1½ cups powered sugar 3 ripe…
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Spiced Pear Bread (Vegan and Gluten Free)
As with many things in my world, i tend to make recipes from different food items i want to get rid off. In this case i had some pears that were about to go bad and i needed to find something to do with them besides toss them into the trash. I LOVE baking…
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Green Tea Gelato
I made my hubby some green tea gelato for his birthday in December of last year. I used a basic gelato recipe and then added some green tea to the mix. The finally result was delicious. Below is a pictorial of all the ingredients and steps from beginning to end.