posts tagged "grain free dessert"
Cherry Strawberry Ice Cream
Posted on July 22, 2010
Given how hot it’s been around here lately, the boys have been jonesing for ice cream, and I’m more than happy to indulge them with my homemade, frozen treats. They’ve been asking for a chocolate cherry ice cream, which may be coming here soon. For now, enjoy this gluten free, dairy free Cherry Strawberry Ice
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Chocolate Chip Cookies with Yacon
Posted on July 15, 2010
So all you agave haters gather round. These gluten free chocolate chip cookies are completely free of agave, I have used yacon instead. What is yacon? It is a perennial root, composed primarily of water and Fructooligosaccharide (FOS). These short chain sugars have a lower caloric value (as they are digested anaerobically) and high fiber
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Ice Cream Sandwich
Posted on July 12, 2010
If you are looking for a cooling treat during this hot spell, try this Gluten Free Ice Cream Sandwich recipe, made with my Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream. The boys and I made it the other day and they couldn’t get enough of them! Ice Cream Sandwiches Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream
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Revised Peach Crisp
Posted on July 8, 2010
This new and improved gluten free Peach Crisp was a lot of fun to shoot and even more fun to eat. I’m loving (rather than dreading) taking pictures ever since I took the Food and Light Photography Workshop. Why another Peach Crisp? Well, a number of you had left comments on my “old” Peach Crisp
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Cherry Blueberry Crumble
Posted on June 22, 2010
My children loved this gluten free Cherry Blueberry Crumble made from fresh ripe fruit. As you can see, they placed a huge dollop of Whipped Cream on top.
Double Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies
Posted on June 11, 2010
This healthy high protein version of the ultimate classic cookie is made from almond flour and speckled with sliced almonds. Easy to make and even easier to eat, enjoy for dessert, or use as a post workout snack to boost your energy.
Ice Cream Sundae Cupcakes
Posted on May 28, 2010
Yesterday was the last day of school for the boys and their friends and we all celebrated on our porch with these fun and festive cupcakes. Super easy to make and even easier to eat, the boys made a big mess –their faces were covered in yummy deliciousness in the mid day heat. Then they
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
Posted on May 25, 2010
I thought these gluten free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cupcakes would be a breeze to make. I was wrong. A dozen batches later, here is the recipe. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cupcakes ½ cup (unsalted) ½ cup 2 eggs ¼ teaspoon ¼ teaspoon baking soda ½ cup roasted peanuts (unsalted), chopped ½ cup In a
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Blueberries and Cream Cupcakes
Posted on May 21, 2010
The idea to make these gluten free Blueberries and Cream Cupcakes came from the book Martha Stewart’s Cupcakes. You can view her original recipe over at ivillage.com. While testing, the boys and I were referring to these yummy little gluten free treats as blueberry shortcake cupcakes and as you can imagine, the 3 of us
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Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Posted on May 18, 2010
I’ve been wanting to make gluten free Carrot Cupcakes for a while now. When I think of spring, I think of carrot cake and when I think of picnics and potlucks I think of carrot cake cupcake yumminess. These little gluten free Carrot Cake Cupcakes are topped with my Creamy Cream Cheese Frosting, though if
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Flourless Chocolate Cupcakes
Posted on May 14, 2010
Here’s a quick and easy dessert that will wow your guests whether they’re gluten free or “full of gluten”. This Flourless Chocolate Cupcake recipe is dark and rich –my husband absolutely loved it. He is really benefiting from the Elana’s Pantry month of cupcakes, given that he is my primary taste tester. And thankfully he enjoyed this
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Banana Cream Pie Cupcakes
Posted on May 11, 2010
I’m on a gluten free cupcake mission, as you can see from the photo above and my other recent posts for Jelly Donut Cupcakes and Coconut Key Lime Cupcakes. The boys are thrilled when they get home from school and the house looks like its ready for a birthday party. And I’m thrilled to see
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Coconut Cupcakes with Key Lime Icing
Posted on May 7, 2010
Thanks everyone for your cupcake suggestions. The idea for these gluten free Coconut Key Lime Cupcakes came from comments left by sas and laura in my Jelly Donut Cupcake post –the post that launched my own personal month of cupcakes. These gluten free cupcakes were a real winner with my children. Whenever I get out
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Jelly Donut Cupcakes
Posted on May 4, 2010
In honor of Celiac Awareness Month, I have decided to make May my own personal cupcake month. Today’s post is Jelly Donut (or Doughnut) Cupcakes, and I’m going to attempt to do a gluten free cupcake recipe every time I post in May –wish me luck! These gluten free Jelly Donut Cupcakes are filled with
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Riesling Biscuits
Posted on April 30, 2010
A while back, I posted a recipe for Cabernet Cookies, using Cabernet Grape Seed Flour from AprèsVin. I thought they turned out very well –not too sweet, full of antioxidants and rich, dark chocolate; basically, my family was hooked. Recently, I was reviewing the comments for that post and saw this one that Jenné from
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Almond Joy Chocolate Bark
Posted on April 20, 2010
I’m slightly obsessed with Mounds and Almond Joy this week. I’ve been making tons of coconut, chocolate and almond recipes the last few days. So far, this one for gluten free Almond Joy Chocolate Bark is my family’s favorite. I like the way the toasted coconut adds a tiny crunch to the bigger crunch of
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Lemon Poppy Seed Bunny Cookies
Posted on April 2, 2010
The idea for these delicious gluten free Lemon Poppy Seed Bunny Cookies for Easter came from Gluten Free Foodie Heaven and her Lemon Poppy Seed Bunnies recipe. Even though we don’t celebrate Easter, I thought they were very cute and springlike and had to make some of my own with the usual favorite ingredients that
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Peppermint Patties
Posted on March 12, 2010
These healthier and vegan Peppermint Patties only have four ingredients. Ok, when the idea of Peppermint Patties first crossed my mind I was not enticed. “Chocolate and mint?” I said, “That sounds like toothpaste, not food.” Well, a few weeks later, the idea lingered, gnawingly and I decided I just had to make those Peppermint
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Double Chocolate Orange Torte
Posted on March 9, 2010
This gluten free Double Chocolate Orange Torte will make a nice treat for Passover, which is rapidly approaching! My family, however, needed no holiday or excuse to devour the entire cake on a Sunday afternoon. This treat is easy to make and even easier to eat. Go ahead, try some and see for yourself. Double
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Mounds Candy Bars
Posted on February 23, 2010
These healthier mounds bars are a quick and easy homemade chocolate and coconut candy. We will be making these yummy gluten free candy bars for Purim which is coming up this week. Of course, we also plan on making Hamantaschen as well, which is one of the boys’ fave treats. These mounds bars are easy
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