tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49078649300231681162024-03-13T18:20:45.340-06:00Kat CupcakeHealthy lifestyle with a few cupcakesKat @ Cupcake Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01561042352428128824noreply@blogger.comBlogger136125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4907864930023168116.post-58556648625329622652021-02-09T20:13:00.000-07:002021-02-09T20:13:03.671-07:00Aquafaba Peanut Butter Vegan Brownies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_dtQ6ZkZzKc/YCNMqyFdjeI/AAAAAAAABk4/ATpxXOxpmz4k8151ia0y4Rp4Z26HDB_cQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/bro3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_dtQ6ZkZzKc/YCNMqyFdjeI/AAAAAAAABk4/ATpxXOxpmz4k8151ia0y4Rp4Z26HDB_cQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/bro3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">I am not sure if I have ever posted a recipe using aquafaba but it is such a great trick to use for vegan baking!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">Aquafaba is the liquids leftover from canned chickpeas and can be used as a binding ingredient or even a mousse/whip cream replacement!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RqgjpCTb7wQ/YCNOIBe8-cI/AAAAAAAABlQ/x7wHEJKQoWgxH02Ap0S_pJoGCkQBg_3LACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/bro1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RqgjpCTb7wQ/YCNOIBe8-cI/AAAAAAAABlQ/x7wHEJKQoWgxH02Ap0S_pJoGCkQBg_3LACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/bro1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">It is creamy and frothy, tasting great in recipes but also on its own. In most recipes, you will need to whip it until it has formed soft peaks which can take a while so I recommend using a food processor or stand mixer. However, some recipes may called for just the liquid added straight in. This recipe uses the whipped version.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6Bw0Sw6ttxI/YCNO4dsfnKI/AAAAAAAABlg/pKvgwuU35KElUaoajvz2KoOGyoxD5kCTwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/bro2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6Bw0Sw6ttxI/YCNO4dsfnKI/AAAAAAAABlg/pKvgwuU35KElUaoajvz2KoOGyoxD5kCTwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/bro2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: xx-large;">If you eat chickpeas often, this is an amazing hack so that you don't waste anything! If you don't often eat chickpeas, then I really recommend them. I've been on a chickpea loving spree lately and have been adding them to soups and other dishes.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">These high in protein brownies are sure to please even the toughest of critics! They are so chocolately and fudgy you won't believe, they're made of chickpea water!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8N_4f95VHAc/YCNNpyhtZqI/AAAAAAAABlE/cJpCLo5nXCoyrY9ubC3Bpz5KlDE4R7J3gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/bro4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8N_4f95VHAc/YCNNpyhtZqI/AAAAAAAABlE/cJpCLo5nXCoyrY9ubC3Bpz5KlDE4R7J3gCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/bro4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><u><span style="font-size: x-large;">Aquafaba PB Vegan Brownies</span></u></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">12</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Ingredients</span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">180g dark chocolate (I used semi-sweet chocolate chips)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">2/3 cup peanut butter</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">1/3 cup soy milk</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">1/2 tsp almond extract</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">1/2 cup aquafaba</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">2/3 cup brown sugar</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">1/3 cup whole wheat flour</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">1/3 cup cocoa powder</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">1/2 tsp cinnamon</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">1/4 tsp salt</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">peanuts and chocolate chips for add-ins or toppings</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Directions</span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">1. Preheat oven to 370F. Prepare an 8x8 inch baking dish (mine is non-stick and was fine but you may need parchment paper and/or some oil)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">2. Beat aquafaba until foamy and then slowly add in brown sugar. Keep beating until soft peaks formed. I used a handheld mixer and this took maybe 10 minutes. If you have a food processor or stand mixer this will be a lot better to use. Set aside.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">3. Melt chocolate in a double broiler or microwave in a microwave safe bowl in 40 second intervals. I took mine out each time and stirred until it was ready and melted. I recommend using a large bowl as you will need to add more ingredients to the chocolate mixture but if you don't have one then just be prepared to transfer the chocolate mixture to another bowl.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">4. Once chocolate is melted and smooth, stir in peanut butter and almond extract into chocolate. Then stir in soy milk slowly. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">5. In another bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and salt and then stir these dry ingredients into your chocolate mixture.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">6. Next, fold in 1/3 of aquafaba mixture until combined and mixture looks lighter. Then in sections as you see fit (I did it 3 times you could do it all together but I find that a little hard) fold in the remaining aquafaba. until just combined, mixture should look glossy and thick.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">7. Fold in the peanuts and chocolate chips now if you like or add them on top afterwards. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">8. Spread mixture evenly in your prepared pan and top with some peanuts and chocolate chips if desired.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">9. Bake for 20 minutes until edges look browned and top is set, middle should still be a little fudgy</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">10. Allow to cool before cutting into squares and serve</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-opApvSIslNI/YCNN_LlQy-I/AAAAAAAABlM/Qk45Lo-kzY85PazBPlzxJ1KdVIAvAuvlACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/bro5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-opApvSIslNI/YCNN_LlQy-I/AAAAAAAABlM/Qk45Lo-kzY85PazBPlzxJ1KdVIAvAuvlACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/bro5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">Adapted from <a href="https://thehealthyhunterblog.com/2016/11/30/vegan-choc-peanut-brownie/">here</a></span></p>Kat @ Cupcake Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01561042352428128824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4907864930023168116.post-8626961309507151852021-01-25T18:21:00.002-07:002021-01-25T18:21:44.493-07:00Matcha Azuki Bean Buns<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2BLgDQ37h8c/YA9Oe4tf_tI/AAAAAAAABi8/GCPZrFYeF14Wl42H1h4YR8dbzNi0Zqh5ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/cina3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2BLgDQ37h8c/YA9Oe4tf_tI/AAAAAAAABi8/GCPZrFYeF14Wl42H1h4YR8dbzNi0Zqh5ACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/cina3.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: xx-large;">I had these beans and matcha just waiting for the perfect opportunity! If you're into Asian desserts like me then you'll absolutely love these matcha buns! I can't believe it took me so long to make something like these.</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N8JQGr2l1Sw/YA9t0BboaLI/AAAAAAAABjk/h5E13pBFkz4QO_SxOg_zXkzszet1ay7FgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/cina4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N8JQGr2l1Sw/YA9t0BboaLI/AAAAAAAABjk/h5E13pBFkz4QO_SxOg_zXkzszet1ay7FgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/cina4.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: xx-large; text-align: left;">Azuki beans are used in many Asian desserts. They are tiny red beans that taste so good sweet. I found them at a Korean supermarket but you could find them at any Asian food store and I wouldn't be surprised if many grocery stores with an international foods sections carries them.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NHtu8HYBPBg/YA9thRJ2O6I/AAAAAAAABjY/plyCKT8PP_Qvy_zNWDg8Dvkre7CVTsu0wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/cina7.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NHtu8HYBPBg/YA9thRJ2O6I/AAAAAAAABjY/plyCKT8PP_Qvy_zNWDg8Dvkre7CVTsu0wCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/cina7.JPG" width="640" /></a></div></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">I was inspired to make these from Seonkyoung Longest's Youtube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-oiA-oWWUY&ab_channel=SeonkyoungLongest" target="_blank">Matcha Cinnamon Rolls</a> video. She made a yeasted version and if that is up your alley then it is a great option! I decided to make the recipe my own by using my <a href=" http://www.katcupcake.com/2018/04/yeast-free-vegan-super-cinnamon-rolls.html">Yeast Free Super Cinnamon Rolls </a>recipe. Nothing against yeast but sometimes it is just so nice and easy to not have to worry about it. I regularly make my own yeast free cinnamon rolls and thought it would be great to change up the recipe.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eHOSyjxqQJg/YA9tsDGldCI/AAAAAAAABjc/TCXLVntuUUgigWLPojDRvwAZQtmEnaxzACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/cina2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eHOSyjxqQJg/YA9tsDGldCI/AAAAAAAABjc/TCXLVntuUUgigWLPojDRvwAZQtmEnaxzACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/cina2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">I would suggest making the anko bean paste the day or evening before as they will take over an hour to make. I know that sounds intimidating but you will just be letting the beans sit most of the time and have nothing to do but wait. I adjusted the recipe from <a href="https://www.justonecookbook.com/how-to-make-anko-red-bean-paste/">here</a> and suggest checking it out if you need some more direction on making the anko as they have step-by-step pictures. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6OfLVDNyhf0/YA9t8vH27mI/AAAAAAAABjs/BXfkdg3uokQHd6ra2oQeRMbGvN6IgwDlQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/cina10.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6OfLVDNyhf0/YA9t8vH27mI/AAAAAAAABjs/BXfkdg3uokQHd6ra2oQeRMbGvN6IgwDlQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/cina10.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: xx-large;">As I said before, I made the anko the night before and then stored in the fridge overnight at first I was worried they were too sweet but once they have serves their purpose as a filling for the cinnamon rolls, then they are perfect!</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Duqa91h3TA0/YA9uEV2mFYI/AAAAAAAABj0/pmgBQ2GbJCYxiHUDVutAwMhgbGow_QrUwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/cina1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1311" data-original-width="2048" height="410" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Duqa91h3TA0/YA9uEV2mFYI/AAAAAAAABj0/pmgBQ2GbJCYxiHUDVutAwMhgbGow_QrUwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h410/cina1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: xx-large;">These matcha buns are wonderfully tender and just the right amount of sweet. The anko really shines through with the matcha and I think there is a great matcha taste to it. I added some green food coloring to get a better green color but that is entirely optional. </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LIRhvWK20SQ/YA9uL2VYBnI/AAAAAAAABj4/eQGJnk5hyXY19tJxgvtATlcydsR0t1KJwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/cina8.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LIRhvWK20SQ/YA9uL2VYBnI/AAAAAAAABj4/eQGJnk5hyXY19tJxgvtATlcydsR0t1KJwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/cina8.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: xx-large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><b><u><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">Matcha Azuki Bean Buns</span></u></b></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">Makes 9</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><b><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">Ingredients</span></b></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">For anko:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">200g azuki beans</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">3/4 cup sugar</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">water</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">1/2 tsp salt</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">2 tbsp cornstarch</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">1/4 to 1/2 cup water</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">almond extract</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">cinnamon</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">For rolls:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">1 cup cashew milk (or milk of choice)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">2 tsp apple cider vinegar</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">1 tsp almond extract (or vanilla)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">6 tbsp grapeseed oil (or other oil)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">3 tbsp sugar</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">1/2 tsp baking soda</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">1 1/2 tsp baking powder</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">2-4 tbsp matcha</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">4 tbsp cornstarch</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">2 tsp cinnamon</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">1/2 tsp salt</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">More milk and flour if needed</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">Green food coloring (optional)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">For filling:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">1/3 cup coconut oil, softened</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">About 3/4 or more of your prepared anko</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">For icing:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">1 cup icing sugar</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">2 tbsp cashew milk </span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><b><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">Directions</span></b></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">For anko:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">1. Measure out 200g of azuki beans, rinse and drain beans in a colander</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">2. Place beans in a pot and cover with water until it is a couple inches above the beans. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">3. Place on your stovetop and turn heat on to high and bring water to boil</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">4. When water has reached a boil, discard the water through a colander and then place beans back into the same pot</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">5. Add fresh water a couple inches above the beans</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">6. Bring water to boil again and this time cover with a drop lid or a lid that is slightly open over the beans to keep them from jumping to much.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">7. Turn hear down to medium-low and and simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">8. Water will evaporate so keep an eye on your pot and add more as necessary</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">9. After an 1 hour, test beans by picking one up and tryin to mash it with your fingers (make sure bean is cooled). If you can mash it, the beans are done but if not cook for an additional 30 plus minutes until they are ready </span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">10. Place beans back into pot and turn heat to medium-low. Add half the sugar</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">11. Mix well and once dissolved, add the rest of your sugar</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">12. Continue to cook while stirring constantly</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">13. Add in the cornstarch, water, cinnamon (optional), and salt. Mix until combined and cornstarch begins to make it thick</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">14. At this point you can begin mashing the beans while the heat is still on. I used a potato masher and just kept mashing until I got the consistency I liked. For me I wanted some of the beans to still be there but also some spreadable. You could also put it into a food processor if you want it all smooth</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">15. Take beans off heat and place into a storage container to allow to cool before you use them for your filling</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">For cinnamon rolls:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">1. Preheat oven to 400F and grease an 8x8”baking dish with coconut oil</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">2. In a small bowl, combine the cashew milk and apple cider vinegar. Whisk and leave to sit for 15 minutes, until curdled.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">3. Whisk in almond extract and oil then set aside.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">4. In a large bowl, sift in the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cornstarch, matcha powder, cinnamon, and salt. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">5. Create a well in the middle and pour your wet mixture in. Gently fold and combine to form a soft biscuit like dough. Add in a little more flour or milk if necessary.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">6. Flour your working surface and place your dough onto it. Fold dough over a couple times to make sure it’s all together.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">7. On your surface, roll the dough into a rectangle measuring 10x10 inches.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">8. Spread coconut oil all over the surface of the dough and then spread anko on top</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">9. Roll your dough the long way and then seal the ends. Cut into 9 pieces to form the rolls.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">10. Place rolls about an inch apart on your prepared baking tray. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">11. While your rolls are baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting by creaming together all ingredients. It will be a little runny</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">12. Remove rolls from the oven and cover with the icing. Let cool and then enjoy!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pxjRlQQVsWI/YA9ubD96UWI/AAAAAAAABkI/uyRaQrAxh9syi1Sm_pG7SzHUbSnWe_CTgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/cina6.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pxjRlQQVsWI/YA9ubD96UWI/AAAAAAAABkI/uyRaQrAxh9syi1Sm_pG7SzHUbSnWe_CTgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/cina6.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I may have stolen one :P</div><br /><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><p></p>Kat @ Cupcake Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01561042352428128824noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4907864930023168116.post-78614429020852042222020-11-27T18:05:00.000-07:002020-11-27T18:05:39.705-07:00Double Dark Chocolate Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-upKwW249t2c/X8GgyZI6pCI/AAAAAAAABho/Xk4Gk7URujAFm2Gom8rceT0A1jBtqA95ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/cookie7.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-upKwW249t2c/X8GgyZI6pCI/AAAAAAAABho/Xk4Gk7URujAFm2Gom8rceT0A1jBtqA95ACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/cookie7.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">This is another recipe adapted from Babycakes! I am loving re-discovering this cookbook</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SvpaGY5bzYw/X8Ggy4kHy1I/AAAAAAAABhw/OfFmWwn-JvoJqncS7iNfsZWUsY1q1HIngCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/cookie9.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SvpaGY5bzYw/X8Ggy4kHy1I/AAAAAAAABhw/OfFmWwn-JvoJqncS7iNfsZWUsY1q1HIngCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/cookie9.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">I can't say enough about these cookies because they are absolutely phenomenal!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yyHCNDv0jSM/X8GgxNVLVhI/AAAAAAAABhQ/ythBRGvOqF8lA4wCePe5To_BACsUpPX2wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/cookie3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yyHCNDv0jSM/X8GgxNVLVhI/AAAAAAAABhQ/ythBRGvOqF8lA4wCePe5To_BACsUpPX2wCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/cookie3.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">Honestly the first couple times I ate them I was like "omg these are so good! did a I actually make these? what did I put in them, crack?!"</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OdWbmemonVw/X8GgyACgzvI/AAAAAAAABhk/yRRjzdenCCAq3eGtq7EmnOU8vYD0EKDcwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/cookie6.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OdWbmemonVw/X8GgyACgzvI/AAAAAAAABhk/yRRjzdenCCAq3eGtq7EmnOU8vYD0EKDcwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/cookie6.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">They are sooo tasty and I have already made them a couple times! I think they're perfect for a treat to go with your lunch or an evening snack. The flax meal adds such a nice texture, nuttiness, depth to the cookies that I love so don't skimped on that!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ty6ci4Vq8r0/X8Ggym9rqfI/AAAAAAAABhs/cWymg2Hl5LMlxYP7ACYXl39oP3cHPTTsACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/cookie8.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ty6ci4Vq8r0/X8Ggym9rqfI/AAAAAAAABhs/cWymg2Hl5LMlxYP7ACYXl39oP3cHPTTsACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/cookie8.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">I love the addition of cinnamon as I think it adds and extra kick and brings out the flavor of the chocolate more. However, you don't need to add it if that isn't your thing.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jsnj64Jx664/X8GgxxvbAdI/AAAAAAAABhc/TMMuMfHFSZY7aGH6zOnq7Ma1hhrp90t7QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/cookie4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jsnj64Jx664/X8GgxxvbAdI/AAAAAAAABhc/TMMuMfHFSZY7aGH6zOnq7Ma1hhrp90t7QCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/cookie4.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">I love these cookies! And love that they're better than anything you can buy at the store but way healthier too!</span></p><p><br /></p><p><b><u><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">Double Dark Chocolate Cookies</span></u></b></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">Makes about 24 </span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><u><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">Ingredients</span></u></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">1 cup coconut oil, softened</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">1/3 cup apple sauce</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">1 1/4 cups sugar</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">1/2 cup cocoa powder</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">1 tsp salt</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">1 tsp cinnamon</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">1 tsp almond extract</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">1/4 cup flax meal</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">1 tsp baking soda</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">1 cup chocolate chips</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">almond milk if needed</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><u><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">Directions</span></u></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">1. Preheat oven to 350F. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">2. Blend together coconut oil, apple sauce, and sugar with a hand mixer or your preference of tool until well combined and creamy. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">3. Stir in cocoa powder, salt, cinnamon, almond extract, flax seed meal, and baking soda until combined. If mixture is too thick then you can add a little bit of almond milk here to help you combine</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">4. Stir in chocolate chips and then scoop tablespoon sized portions of cookie dough onto your baking sheet.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">5. Bake for 10 to 14 minutes until cookies are lightly brown on the edges and cookies are set in the middle.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m_5G0Q6XOgY/X8GgxQ1psEI/AAAAAAAABhU/Kqc4RaQX6_UFTA_V0QU0OQNShboe9wcYQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/cookie2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m_5G0Q6XOgY/X8GgxQ1psEI/AAAAAAAABhU/Kqc4RaQX6_UFTA_V0QU0OQNShboe9wcYQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/cookie2.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></p><p><br /></p>Kat @ Cupcake Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01561042352428128824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4907864930023168116.post-72657731550708823742020-11-05T20:53:00.000-07:002020-11-05T20:53:27.404-07:00Gooey Extreme Chocolate Gluten Free and Vegan Brownies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KAUYLEf-Zd0/X6THdjHd9aI/AAAAAAAABf0/U25nUH2KClIYs4ROULvrbvsXcsd89v0vwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/brownie3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KAUYLEf-Zd0/X6THdjHd9aI/AAAAAAAABf0/U25nUH2KClIYs4ROULvrbvsXcsd89v0vwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/brownie3.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: xx-large;">Hey all! Today I have these super amazing brownies! These are so chocolately, dense, and just between fudgy and cakey.</span></div><div style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LDdIgDpkXXM/X6THrJEFx9I/AAAAAAAABgE/79f6NVfrnTUxx5HJVI8CzfzbSM-EMY3wwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/brownie4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LDdIgDpkXXM/X6THrJEFx9I/AAAAAAAABgE/79f6NVfrnTUxx5HJVI8CzfzbSM-EMY3wwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/brownie4.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: xx-large;">I adapted the recipe from </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0307408833?tag=bany-20&camp=14573&creative=327641&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=0307408833&adid=1SNP41VCHGPGA2W7V9QC&" style="font-family: courier; font-size: xx-large;" target="_blank">Babycakes</a><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: xx-large;">. I love this recipe book and just recently re-discovered! It had gone missing for a while. Everything is vegan and gluten free and made with mostly pretty healthy ingredients. In my philosophy I don't feel like I always need to make everything 100% all natural or healthy (for example these still use sugar) but if they can be a little healthier and I know what's going into it then it's a win!</span></div><div style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bPExkEdrxWA/X6TH3TwXHLI/AAAAAAAABgY/vAt1_YfHaYMU07EBp3sBmtKrK-YAv79YgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/brownies2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bPExkEdrxWA/X6TH3TwXHLI/AAAAAAAABgY/vAt1_YfHaYMU07EBp3sBmtKrK-YAv79YgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/brownies2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: xx-large; text-align: left;">I have even actually been to this bakery in NYC! I still remember walking all through China Town and the streets of the city to get there. The bakery was cute and small from what I remember. I actually can't remember what I ordered there as this was a few years ago. I feel like either my friend or I did get something with blueberry and possibly a brownie. I may have to dig through my photo files to find it. This bakery is now called </span><a href="https://www.erinmckennasbakery.com/" style="font-family: courier; font-size: xx-large; text-align: left;" target="_blank">Erin McKenna's Bakery</a><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: xx-large; text-align: left;">. If you ever find yourself in NYC go check it out! </span></div></div><div style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GlwlJPYkI14/X6TIKbWWngI/AAAAAAAABgo/ayj8R6M53A06Vofnb_XYWTu4oMGXvO3qACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/brownie.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GlwlJPYkI14/X6TIKbWWngI/AAAAAAAABgo/ayj8R6M53A06Vofnb_XYWTu4oMGXvO3qACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/brownie.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">I do highly recommend this cook book and her bakery! I made this recipe into my own to fit more what I wanted and and the ingredients I had on hand. I think they turned absolutely amazing!</span></div><div style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3brWUDuc1MY/X6TIeSaU6NI/AAAAAAAABg0/q2HRYlD_3dIuuPu3wRULd82QSEXxfLKgwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/brownie1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3brWUDuc1MY/X6TIeSaU6NI/AAAAAAAABg0/q2HRYlD_3dIuuPu3wRULd82QSEXxfLKgwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/brownie1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div></div><div style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">The batter smells strongly of the flour but once it's baked you don't notice the taste or smell at all! I wouldn't be able to tell that these are gluten free at all. They hold up really well and have a deliciously chocolately taste that you would expect from brownies! I highly recommend these for someone who needs a gluten free treat!</span></div><div style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><p><b><u><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">Gooey Extreme Chocolate Gluten Free and Vegan Brownies</span></u></b></p><div><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">Ingredients</span></p></div><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">1 cup yellow lentil flour (I think you could use another bean based gluten free flour too)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">1/4 cup cornstarch </span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">2 tbsp arrowroot powder</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">1 cup sugar</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">1/2 cup cocoa powder</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">2 tsp baking powder</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">1/4 tsp baking soda</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">1/4 tsp guar gum</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">1 tsp salt</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">1/2 cup grape seed oil (or coconut oil)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">1/2 cup applesauce</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">1 tsp vanilla extract</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">1/3 cup coffee (I used instant hazelnut coffee)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">1 cup chocolate chips</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">Directions</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">1. Preheat oven to 325F. Lightly grease and/or line and 8 by 8 inch square inch pan if needed</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">2. In a medium bowl mix together flour, corn starch, arrowroot, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, guar gum, and salt</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">3. Add oil, applesauce, vanilla, and coffee then stir batter until smooth</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">4. Gently stir in chocolate chips</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">5. Pour and smooth out batter in your pan</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">6. Bake for 25 minutes or until brownies are set on sides and toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean. I like to have mine feel a little gooey when I take them out</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">7. Let brownies set in pan for about 10 minutes before you cut and serve them</span></p><p><span style="font-family: courier; font-size: x-large;">8. Store in fridge, I love eating these cooled from the fridge but they also taste super good warm or heated up! So whatever your preference is!</span></p>Kat @ Cupcake Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01561042352428128824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4907864930023168116.post-16798620273267959752020-06-29T20:58:00.001-06:002020-06-29T20:58:14.056-06:00Lemon Poppy Seed Cake with Blueberry Filling (vegan option)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "courier new", courier, monospace; font-size: x-large; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">My suggestion would be to make the blueberry jam the night before then the cake the nest day. You could make the frosting on either day but I liked making it on the same day as the cake as it was cooling in the fridge. I highly suggest making the cakes and then saran wrapping them once cooled to place in the fridge for a couple hours as this will make it a lot easier to cut and add your fillings. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new", courier, monospace; font-size: x-large; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">You could make this 4 tier or just leave as a two tier if you like as well. You could even half the cake recipe if you don't need so much cake. This would give you one cake to bake and cut in half if desired. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new", courier, monospace; font-size: x-large; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">I made some lilac sugar a couple days before to put on top of my cake for a nice decoration and some floral notes. If it's lilac season for you this might be something you like to try! This isn't necessary and may make your cake a little messy but I thought it was a nice touch. For my lilac sugar I placed about 1/2 cup of fresh, cleaned, and patted dry lilacs in about 1 and a half to 2 cups of sugar. Then I left it for a couple days, making sure to shake everyday. If you don't shake then the sugar will stick together! I made this mistake one year and it wasn't fun. You should be able to leave the crystallized lilacs in the sugar or you could also strain them out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new", courier, monospace; font-size: x-large; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">I love lemons, poppy seeds, and lilacs so I felt like this was the cake for me on my birthday! It turned out incredible and have rave reviews with those I shared it with. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new", courier, monospace; font-size: x-large; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">Best of all this is a pretty healthy cake! I used whole wheat flour and olive oil which are both excellent substitutions to make something sweet a little healthier. There is still quite a bit of sugar in this so to make it even healthier you could try coconut sugar or another sweetener.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new", courier, monospace; font-size: x-large; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">The cake is layered with a homemade blueberry chia jam and cream cheese frosting. The blueberry jam is soooo good! I would highly suggest doubling it so you have more to put on your cake than I did. I ran out of jam (*cough* wasn't paying attention) to put on the last layer and I also think the putting some extra jam on the others wouldn't hurt. You could also layer with a different type of jam if you like. Honestly though if you have extra, I don't think that would be an issue as you'll definitely eat it with something else. </span></div>
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<b><u>Lemon Poppy Seed Cake with Blueberry Filling</u></b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Blueberry Jam</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">3 cups blueberries (I used frozen)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 tsp ground ginger</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2 tbsp maple syrup</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2 tsp lemon juice</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 tsp lemon zest</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2 tbsp chia seeds</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 2/3 cup almond milk</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 cup lemon juice (3-4 lemons)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">3 cups whole wheat flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2 tsp baking soda</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 tsp salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 1/2 cup sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2 tbsp lemon zest</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 cup olive oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1-2 tsp lavender extract</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 tsp almond extract</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">4 tbsp poppy seeds</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Cream Cheese Frosting</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 cup coconut oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 cup (8 ounces) cream cheese</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 tsp elderflower drink concentrate</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">4 cups powdered sugar</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Place blueberries, ground ginger, maple syrup, cinnamon, and lemon juice in a saucepan on high heat. Bring mixture to a boil. This may take a few extra minutes if you're using frozen berries. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">As the mixture cooks, pop any berries that you need to with the back of a wooden spoon. Stir frequently</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Cook for about 10 minutes. This may be shorter or longer depending on if you used frozen berries and how much you used. The jam should have reduced and thickened a bit</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Remove from heat and stir in chia seeds to thicken. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Once jam has cooled, you can move to a container to store in the fridge until you're ready to use it</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Zest lemons until you get 2 tbsp of zest. Juice lemons until you get 1/2 cup juice.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Stir almond milk and lemon together in a bowl and allow to curdle for a few minutes</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">In a large bowl, stir flour, baking soda, sugar, and salt. Pour in milk mixture and stir.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Next stir in olive oil, zest, lavender extract, almond extract, and poppy seeds until combined. Do not over mix</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Pour batter evenly into you cake pans. If you only have one like I did then you'll have to bake, allow the first to cool, and then bake your second.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Arrange cakes in middle of oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until cakes are lightly golden brown and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Remove from oven and allow cakes to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then remove from pan to allow to cool fully</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Once cooled, wrap cakes in plastic wrap and store in fridge</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Gradually add in powdered sugar, lemon zest, and elder flower concentrate then beat until smooth and creamy</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Slice your two cakes in half horizontally. I did this by placing my cake on a flat surface and then with one hand on top, slicing through with a serrated knife. This can be a little tricky if you've never done it before. Make sure to keep the knife as straight as you can and if your knife isn't long enough, then you may need to twist your knife or turn your cake to get every edge</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Place one of your quarters on to your plate, spread some cream cheese on the cake and then spread your jam on top of that</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Place next cake layer on top and then do the same to this layer</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Now place one more layer and do the same. For this layer I ran out of jam so I drizzled some elder flower concentrate to add something</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Place your last cake on top and with any cream cheese or jam, you can decorate as you like. Top with lilac sugar if using</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">They are such a great healthy alternative for any chocolate or banana dessert.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">The crust is chocolately and delicate. The filling is packed with banana flavor and so creamy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">They taste just as creamy and maybe even more delicious than your average banana pie. Plus they are gluten free, vegan, and free of refined sugars! I could barely notice myself that they were healthy when I tried them because I really felt like I was indulging!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">I adapted them from <a href="https://www.feastingonfruit.com/chocolate-peanut-butter-magic-bars/" target="_blank">here</a> </span><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">and didn't realize until after I finished making them that the creator suggested not using coconut flour. I thought the coconut flour was great though and not dry at all! It also stayed well together after it completely cooled.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">I thought they tasted really good warm (if you're ok with the crust falling a part a little) but also awesome at room temperature or cold. If you eat them cold, it gives a more banana pie texture.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">2/3 cup coconut flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/3 cup cocoa powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 tsp cinnamon</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/4 tsp salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/3 cup peanut butter</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">4 tp 6 tbsp almond milk</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">3 bananas (at least 1 cup mashed)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/4 cup peanut butter</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 tsp cinnamon</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 tsp almond extract</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 cup peanuts</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/3 cup chocolate chips</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1. Preheat oven to 350F and prep a 8x8" square pan</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">2. Combine all ingredients for crust in a bowl. Add more almond milk if needed so that the dough sticks together when you squish it</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">3. Press dough into you pan. It may not look like you have enough at first but keep spreading and squishing!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">4. Combine all filling ingredients in a food processor except peanuts and chocolate chips</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">5. Blend until creamy and smooth. Add extra almond milk if needed to help blend (for example if you're using frozen bananas)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">6. Add in peanuts and chocolate chips. I like to pulse them into the mixture in my food processor but you could also stir them in</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">7. Pour over crust and smooth out</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">8. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until filling is set and lightly golden brown on the sides</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">9. Allow to cool for a few hours or chill. You could eat it warm right away if you want but the crust most likely won't stay together. It still tastes good though!</span>Kat @ Cupcake Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01561042352428128824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4907864930023168116.post-77159547955457600932020-04-24T13:01:00.005-06:002020-04-24T13:01:50.102-06:00Deadly Double Chocolate Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">They have a chewy and soft texture as well as a deep chocolate flavor thanks to the abundance of cocoa powder. They're also vegan!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 cup brown sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/4 cup white sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2/3 cup grapeseed oil (or other oil)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/4 cup almond milk</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 tbsp cornstarch</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 tsp baking soda</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 tsp salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 tsp cinnamon</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 tsp almond extract (or vanilla)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 cup whole wheat flour (or other flour)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 cup cocoa powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 cup chocolate chips</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1. Preheat oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2. Combine brown sugar, white sugar. oil, milk, and cornstarch in a bowl. Whisk or blend until combined and creamy. Mixture will resemble a thin caramel. When you pick up the whisk, ribbons of the mixture should remain on top for a second.This mixture doubles as your binder so make sure you don't get lazy and mix it well!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">3. Add in baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and almond extract then mix to combine</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">4. Create a well in your mixture then stir in flour then stir in cocoa powder until combined</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">5. Mix in chocolate chips</span>Kat @ Cupcake Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01561042352428128824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4907864930023168116.post-21322676231419303582020-04-14T12:36:00.002-06:002020-04-15T11:09:29.415-06:00Matcha Elderflower Loaf Cake (gluten free, vegan)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Hey guys! I hope you're doing well. It's almost spring time!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">I'm so excited that days are getting longer and the weather is getting warmer. Where I live we still get snow sometimes but I've been able to go on some bike rides already!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">I know there's not much to do in this time of physical distancing so going out for some fresh air has been a priority for me. Just make sure you maintain distance from others and if you touch anything to wash your hands and clean your clothes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">This new cake recipe is perfect for spring! It's floral, energizing, and sweet! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">I used a gluten free flour blend which made the cake taste more rustic (also had some trouble keeping it together so be careful!) but you can use any flour!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">You can skip the elderflower if you don't have any or use something else but I love elderflower! I get the drink concentrate from Ikea. I think the elderflower and green tea balance each other nicely too. You get the sweet floral elderflower and the sweet, creamy, and slightly bitter matcha. It makes for a killer combination!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">I also love the taste of green tea and matcha so I put tons in! You can put more or less in depending on your taste but I'm guessing that if you're reading this recipe then you love green tea too so you will appreciate this recipe!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">3 tbsp ground flax seed mixed with 9 tbsp water, allow to sit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 cup almond milk</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2 green tea bags</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2 1/4 cup gluten free flour blend (I used a quinoa flour blend, you could also use all-purpose if you're not gluten free)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/4 tsp cinnamon</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1-2 tbsp matcha powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/4 tsp salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2 tsp baking powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 tsp baking soda</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 tsp vanilla</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/4 cup maple syrup</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/4 cup elderflower drink concentrate (or more maple syrup)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2 tbsp vinegar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/3 cup melted coconut oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional) plus more for topping</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease and/or line a 9x3 loaf pan</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2. Gently warm almond milk and then steep your two green tea bag in it for about 10 minutes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">3. Mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, matcha powder, salt, baking powder, and baking soda together in a large bowl</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">4. Add in flax seed mixture then maple syrup, elderflower concentrate, vinegar, and coconut oil one at a time. Gently mix together</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">5. Fold in coconut</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">6. Pour mixture into loaf pan</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">7. Bake 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">8. Allow to cool then slice</span>Kat @ Cupcake Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01561042352428128824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4907864930023168116.post-15606031564663476842020-04-06T13:23:00.000-06:002020-04-09T12:39:19.932-06:00Healthy Ancient Roman Cheesecake<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yes this recipe is from Christmas don't judge</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">This cheesecake is not only healthy but historic! It is based off an ancient Roman cake called Savillum! I based the recipe from this <a href="https://passtheflamingo.com/2017/08/16/ancient-recipe-savillum-cheesecake-roman-1st-century-bce/" target="_blank">one</a> so check out that link for more history of the cake! It is made with ingredients that you would have found way back in ancient Rome. This includes cottage cheese, honey, and poppy seeds.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">You may use ricotta instead of cottage cheese. I think this would be more smooth with ricotta but also ricotta is way more expensive! I thought it was still amazing and smooth with cottage cheese.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I made this for a Saturnalia party and the only photos of the whole cake I took were on my phone but I think they turned out ok!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Even though this cake is made with pretty natural ingredients, it is rich! You only need a small slice to feel happy and satisfied.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">It is made with ay healthier ingredients than your typical cheesecake.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;"><b>Honey</b>- a natural sweetener which is gentler on your body than sugar. It does not spike insulin levels which may lead to eating more later. It is also sweeter than sugar so you need to use less therefore less calories!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">I felt like my cake was almost a little too sweet so you may want to add less or be careful on how much you add</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;"><b>Cottage cheese</b>- less fat and calories than cream cheese</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;"><b>Poppy seeds</b> (optional)- rich source of calcium, iron, and magnesium. Can relieve exhaustion and anxiety</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;"><b>Whole wheat flour</b>- more fibre an nutrients which keeps you fuller for longer</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Obviously I added some non-traditional ingredients like the vanilla and cinnamon but I thought these made it taste even better!</span><br />
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Healthy Ancient Roman Cheesecake</span></u></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">3 1/2 cups cottage cheese</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">3/8 cup honey plus 3/4 cup</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 1/4 cup whole wheat flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 egg</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 tsp vanilla extract</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/8 tsp salt</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1. Preheat oven to 350F. Prep an 8" springform cake pan</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2. In a bowl, combine all ingredients except the 3/4 cup honey and poppy seeds</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">3. Pour into your cake pan and bake for 1 hour and 40 minutes until cake is firm</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">4. Poke some holes with a fork on top of your cake and pour the rest of your honey on top</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">5. Sprinkle with poppy seeds</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">6. Return to oven and bake for 10 additional minutes</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">Hope you all are doing well during this time of social distancing. I'm sure many people out there are baking up a storm like I am!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">I made these brownies a while ago for Valentine's Day (I know I'm very behind). For V-day I wanted something pink! It took me a while to figure something out but I also felt like making something different with a few more steps than I usually do.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">Eventually I settled on making these vegan red velvet cheesecake brownies!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">You don't need to use the food coloring but I did since I wanted these to be pink!</span><br />
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">Vegan Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies</span></u></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 cup dates, packed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/4 cup water</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">Cream Cheese Swirl</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">3/4 almond milk</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">4 tbsp cornstarch</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 coconut butter</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">2 tbsp maple syrup</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">pinch of sea salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 tsp vanilla</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">red food coloring (optional)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">Brownies</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 cup date paste</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/4 cup almond milk</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/4 cup peanut butter</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">2 tbsp flax seeds mixed with 6 tbsp water</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">2 tsp vanilla</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 cup whole wheat flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 cup cocoa powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/4 tsp salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">chocolate chips</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">Directions:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1. Preheat oven to 350F and prepare an 8x8" pan with oil o</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">2. For date paste: place dates and water in a food processor and blend until smooth</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">3. For cream cheese swirl: gently warm almond milk, coconut butter, and maple syrup. I used a microwave but you may also do this over the stove.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">4. Add cornstarch and stir until thickened then add the rest of the ingredients and stir until smooth.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">5. Remove from heat if using the stove. I used a food processor to combine all my ingredients</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">6. If your mixture needs to thicken more, you can place it in the fridge until your ready for it</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">7. For brownies: whisk together date paste, almond milk, peanut butter, flax seed mixture, and vanilla until well combined</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">8. Add whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, and salt then beat until smooth. Mix in chocolate chip</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">9. Pour batter into pan and then swirl your cream cheese mixture in on top</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">10. Sprinkle with some more chocolate chips if desired then bake for 25 minutes until brownies are set</span>Kat @ Cupcake Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01561042352428128824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4907864930023168116.post-50582201669354284162019-12-29T18:40:00.004-07:002019-12-29T18:40:42.995-07:00Melty Pumpkin Blondies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">These bars are sooooo good! They are wonderfully gooey and tender. The add ins create the perfect texture along with it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">If you choose to use chocolate chips, they become so melty in the bars when warm. Making this recipe is so soothing and the bars are dense yet healthy!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #010101; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">I’ve been so excited to share this Melty Pumpkin Blondie recipe with you! It’s one of my favorites! If you love pumpkins as much as I do, this is a must-make!</span></span><br />
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<u><b>Pumpkin Blondies</b></u></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 cup melted coconut oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2 tbsp flaxseed mixed with 6 tbsp water, allow to sit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 cup pumpkin puree</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2 tsp ground cinnamon</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/4 tsp nutmeg</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 cup flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 tsp baking powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/4 tsp salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Add ins:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">pumpkin seeds</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">chocolate chips</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">dried cranberries</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1. Preheat oven to 375F. Prepare an 8x8" pan with grease and parchment paper</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2. Mix together flax seeds, coconut oil, and sugar thoroughly</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">3. Add pumpkin puree, cinnamon, and nutmeg then mix again</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">4. Slowly mix in flour, baking powder, and salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">5. Mix in your add ins</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">6. Pour mixture in your prepared pan</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">7. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until lightly brown and a toothpick comes out clean</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">8. Let cool completely and then cut into squares</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">These pumpkin muffins are so chewy, gooey, and soft coming out of the oven. They make a great snack or treat!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">They are refined sugar free making them healthier than your average muffin and so they are easy to make. With just the right amount of sweetness from the maple syrup and some spicy cinnamon and nutmeg, they are sure to be a hit!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Feel free to add dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, and/or chocolate chips. Personally, I am a sucker for pumpkin seeds!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2 cups flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2 tsp baking powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 tsp salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 tsp cinnamon</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/4 tsp nutmeg</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 cup pumpkin puree</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 cup almond milk</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/4 cup vegetable oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/4 cup maple syrup</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 tsp vanilla extract</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/3 cup dried cranberries</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/4 cup pumpkin seeds</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1. Preheat oven to 350F. Prep a muffin by lightly greasing with some oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">3. Add pumpkin puree, almond milk, vegetable oil, maple syrup, and vanilla, Stir until combined but don't overmix. A few lumps are ok</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">4. Stir in dried cranberries and pumpkin seeds</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">5. Fill muffin tins 3/4 full. Bake for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">6. Allow to cool before removing from tin</span>Kat @ Cupcake Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01561042352428128824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4907864930023168116.post-27092998382483010362019-08-25T13:20:00.001-06:002019-09-21T18:34:06.671-06:00Lavender Lemon Loaf Cake (vegan)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Last month I went to Seattle! This was my first time in the city and I had a blast!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">I was swing dancing all night and exploring the city during the day. I went to the Pike Place Market and fell in love with the flowers there. I also went to the best thrift stores in the world (like seriously Seattle has some good stuff)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">One of my favorite things about the city though was the lavender just growing everywhere!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">There was lavender growing by the streets in the middle of city and big lavender plants planted by walkways. Lavender was growing like a weed!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">I would often pick some lavender and just smell it as I was walking around. I have tried growing lavender where I live but it has been impossible.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">If there is one thing you should know about me, it's that I love lavender. It's one of my favorite scents and flavors.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">So loving lavender so much, you bet I had to make some delicious lavender things as soon as I got home!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">This loaf cake is so dense and delicious. The lavender pairs wonderfully with the tart lemon flavor. You will not need to skimp out on either to get both flavors in this recipe!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">You could probably get away with just the dried lavender or lavender extract in this recipe but I think having both really take it over the top!</span><br />
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<b><u>Lavender Lemon Loaf Cake</u></b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Ingredients</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">3/4 cup sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 tbsp dried lavender</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 1/2 cups flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">3 tbsp cornstarch</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 tsp baking powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/4 tsp baking soda</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/8 tsp salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 cup almond milk</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 tbsp lemon juice</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Zest of one lemon</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 tsp lavender extract (or vanilla)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 cup vegetable oil</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">For Drizzle</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 1/2 cup icing sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">3-4 tbsp lemon juice</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/4 tsp lavender extract</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">some purple food coloring</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">*almond milk or more lemon juice if needed</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Directions</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a loaf pan</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2. In a food processor, blend sugar and lavender until finely ground and combined in sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">3. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lavender-sugar mixture</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">4. Make a well in dry ingredients and add almond milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, lavender extract, and vegetable oil. Stir until combined</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">5. Pour mixture in loaf pan and bake for 45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">6. Allow cake to cool and prepare drizzle</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">7. Place icing sugar and lemon juice in a bowl and stir until combined. Add in extract and food coloring and stir again. If needed add in more liquid to get desired consistency</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">8. Pour icing over cooled cake and serve. I added some more dried lavender on top</span>Kat @ Cupcake Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01561042352428128824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4907864930023168116.post-12234104089768152962019-08-04T11:59:00.006-06:002019-08-04T11:59:59.878-06:00Rhubarb Cream Scones<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">Happy summer everyone!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">My favorite part of summer has to be the rhubarb from our garden! With an endless supply of rhubarb, I can make as many crips (one <a href="http://www.katcupcake.com/2018/06/strawberry-rhubarb-crumble.html" target="_blank">here</a> another <a href="http://www.katcupcake.com/2017/07/rhubarb-crisp.html" target="_blank">here</a>) and other rhubarb treats as I want!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">This recipe requires some chilling time. If you have the time, I suggest chilling for as long as you can because it will result in fluffier scones that hold their shape!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">I don't always chill for quite as long but these still turn out great. So at least chill them for a bit of you can!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">I may also make a gluten free version of these! Let me know if that is something you would be interested in.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">These scones are so tender and fluffy! Hope you enjoy!</span><br />
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">Rhubarb Cream Scones</span></u></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">makes 8</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">Ingredients</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">2 cups flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/4 cup sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 tbsp baking powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 tsp salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">5 tbsp coconut oil, malleable but not melted or too soft</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">6 tbsp cream (I used half and half)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 egg</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 tsp almond extract</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 cup chopped rhubarb</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">Directions</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1. In a large bowl,combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">2. Add in coconut oil and cut in with a pastry cutter or fork until pieces are broken into pea-sized balls. Chill this mixture in the fridge for 15 minutes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">3. Now, whisk the cream, egg, and almond extract in a bowl. Chill until needed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">4. Remove flour mixture from the fridge and add the liquid mixture. Gradually mix with a spatula or your hands until the dough holds together. Add some more cream or almond milk if needed.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">5. Knead the dough until it comes together in a ball. I like to add the rhubarb here but you can also just put the pieces on top after you have divided the dough.Cover and chill for 15 minutes or longer</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">6. Remove dough from fridge and place on a lightly floured surface. Divide your dough into 8 equal pieces. You can do this by dividing the dough in half and then either cutting out or shaping the scones. Place rhubarb on top if needed. You can also sprinkle with some more sugar if you like.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">7. Wrap scones and place in the fridge for another 30 or so minutes. I placed my scones on my baking sheet and put this all in the fridge. Line the bottom of the baking sheet with parchment paper if you're worried about it sticking. Preheat oven to 400F</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">8. Bake for 20-30 minutes until cooked through. Remove from oven and let cool or eat warm. Personally I thought these tasted even better the next day!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">9. Serve with butter, peanut butter, or honey!</span><br />
<br />Kat @ Cupcake Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01561042352428128824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4907864930023168116.post-67180959823704119852019-06-30T19:01:00.000-06:002019-06-30T19:01:06.707-06:00Earl Grey Tea Madeleines <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "courier new", courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">The sun is shining. It's summer time. So it's outdoor tea party time!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">I love the idea of a tea party. My friends and I throw little ones all the time.There's just something so cute and elegant about them. If you have never hosted one before, I really think you should!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">These earl grey tea madeleines are perfectly dense and sweet. They go perfectly with a cup of earl grey tea and milk.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2 tbsp earl grey tea leaves (from about 2 or 3 bags)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/3 cup coconut oil (melted)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">3/4 cup flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 tsp baking powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/3 cup sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2 eggs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 lemon juiced</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 zest of lemon</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 tsp almond extract</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/4 tsp lavender extract</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1. Place tea leaves in warm melted coconut oil and allow to steep for at least 15 minutes. Using a sieve, drain the butter into a bowl. You can reserve a tablespoon or so of the tea leaves to put in your madeleines of the leaves are small.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2. Preheat oven to 400F and lightly oil a madeleine pan</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">3. Using an electric mixer, beat eggs and sugar until thick. This will take about 4 minutes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">4. Add extracts, lemon juice, and lemon zest and beat until combined</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">5. Sift in flour and baking powder together into your large bowl and gently fold in</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">6. Fold in coconut oil mixture</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">7. Drop batter into your madeleine pan. Batter will spread when baking so there's no need to spread</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">8. Bake for 10 minutes until golden and a tooth pick comes out clean</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Have you seen the Netflix movie called "The Unicorn Store"? This movie is about a young adult movie who gets kicked out of art school for her whimsical and childlike artwork. She then finds herself by having to prove herself worthy of owning a unicorn.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">The story has such a wonderful message and aesthetic. The main character happens to be an artist, her artwork is a mix of bright colors and sparkles! There is one scene where the main character wears an incredibly weird outfit and throws confetti and stuff everywhere! In that moment I had a revelation, yes that is me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">The concept for these matcha muffins comes from there. I saw those scenes and I was like yes, this is who I am as a person. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2 cups flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 tbsp baking powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 tbsp matcha powder (I used vanilla matcha powder)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 tsp salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 cup sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">3/4 cup almond milk</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 egg</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Juice of 1 lemon</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Zest of 1 lemon</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1. Preheat oven to 400F and lightly oil a muffin tin</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, matcha powder, and salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">3. In another bowl, mix together, sugar, almond milk, egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">4. Add wet dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overstir</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">5. Distribute batter into tin and bake for 15-17 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">6. Allow muffins to cool and the enjoy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Sometimes you feel down and only something sweet can help soften your mood. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">These cake-like thick doughnuts will definitely do the trick with ther deliciously sweet glaze!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">I've been feeling pretty up and down lately. Sometimes, some things are going well while others are going really bad. The only thing is that the bad usually overshadows the good and the good can't really be seen.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">To cope with this I've been going back to some old hobbies and getting new inspiration. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">I have some really fun and creative ideas for what I hope to do with my blog and hope to implement them asap!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">My idea is to keep that childlike wonder I've always had and incorporate it into my posts so get ready for some fun stuff!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2 cups flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">pinch of salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2 tsp baking powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2 tsp cinnamon</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/4 tsp nutmeg</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/4 cup sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 cup warm almond milk</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2 tsp ground flax seed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 tsp apple cider vinegar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 tsp vanilla</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">3/4 cup almond milk, room temperature</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/4 cup coconut oil, melted</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Glaze</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 cup powdered sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2 tsp coconut oil, melted</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2 tbsp almond milk, lukewarm</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">drops of vanilla and lavender</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a doughnut pan</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2. In a small bowl, combine warm almond milk, flax seed, vinegar, and vanilla. Whisk everything together and set aside to allow mixture to thicken</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">3. In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">4. Combine flax seed mixture to dry mixture</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">5. Add coconut oil and stir until combined and dough is fluffy</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">6. Spoon batter into doughnut pan. Fill up to the brim to get fluffy doughnuts</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">7. Bake for 12 minutes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">8. Allow doughnuts to cool before putting glaze on</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">9. For glaze, whisk together all ingredients until glossy and smooth</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">10. When doughnuts are cool, dip into your glaze and then set aside to dry</span>Kat @ Cupcake Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01561042352428128824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4907864930023168116.post-89704313701991301522019-03-31T14:23:00.004-06:002019-03-31T14:23:45.426-06:00Peanut Butter Apple Bars (vegan)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">Happy spring everyone! I hope wherever you are in the world that your days have been getting brighter and warmer!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">Has anyone started a new hobby recently? I just started social dancing and have become obsessed really quickly! You can find me dancing the night away, any night of the week! Maybe with some of these bars as supplies.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">These tasty bars are full of delicious apple and peanut butter flavor. They are deliciously dense and chewy with a great bite!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">In addition to that they're vegan and almost fat free. Make sure to try this easy and yummy snack today!</span><br />
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<b><u>Peanut Butter Apple Bars</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">9 bars</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">Ingredients</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">6 tbsp coconut oil, melted</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">2 tbsp peanut butter</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 cup brown sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 cup applesauce</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 tsp vanilla</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">pinch of salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 tsp baking powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 1/2 cup flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/3 cup chopped peanuts</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 tsp cinnamon</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">Directions</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1. Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease an 8x8" pan with coconut oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">2. Mix warm coconut oil with peanut butter and then stir in sugar until it melts.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">3. Add in applesauce, vanilla, and salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">4. Add in baking powder, flour, peanuts, and cinnamon. Mix until a sticky dough forms</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">5. Dump batter into your pan and smooth out until it's evenly spread out.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until lightly golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean</span>Kat @ Cupcake Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01561042352428128824noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4907864930023168116.post-23582599275630011502019-03-17T18:43:00.004-06:002019-03-17T18:43:48.173-06:00Vegan Blueberry Mojito Upside Down Cake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Hey everyone! Hope you have been doing well. I am happy to announce that I have just landed my first full-time teaching job! It's a temporary job that will last until the end of this year but still a good step in the right direction. And I love my school too!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">So let's celebrate with a mojito cake! sans alcohol but who says you can't add some.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">This cake is perfectly balanced with sweet berries and mint with sour and aromatic lemon.It's perfect for a light after dinner dessert or afternoon tea. A perfect treat for the beginning of spring!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">The mint syrup is super easy to make and adds a good kick to this recipe but if you really don't want to make it, don't feel pressured. I'm sure it will still taste fine without it. (of course then it won't be a mojito but to each their own).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">You will most likely have some mint syrup leftover. You can use it as a garnish on top of your cake.</span><br />
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Vegan Blueberry Upside Down Cake</span></u></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Adapted from <a href="https://karalydon.com/recipes/vegan-berry-upside-down-cake/" target="_blank">here</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;"><i>Mint Syrup</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2-1 tbsp dried mint leave</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/3 cup water</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/4 cup sugar</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 1/2 cups flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 cup sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 tsp baking soda</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/4 tsp cinnamon</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">pinch of pink salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 cup water or almond milk</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">juice from half a lemon</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">lemon zest from one lemon</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 tsp vanilla extract</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2 cups frozen blueberries</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1. For mint syrup- bring all ingredients for mint syrup to a boil in a pot, remove from heat and let steep for 15 minutes. Strain out mint leaves and put aside</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2. Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease an 8 inch round spring form pan with olive oil and then line with parchment paper</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">3. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">4. In another small bowl, combine water, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">5. Pour wet ingredients into dry and then mix until batter is smooth</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">6. Brush the bottom of your pan with some of the mint syrup and then layer blueberries over top and brush the blueberries with more syrup. You probably won't use all of your syrup but use as much as you see fit!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">7. Pour batter over top of berries</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">8. Bake for 50-60 minutes until cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">9. Let cake cool before flipping over on to a plate and the carefully remove the parchment paper</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">10. Serve with some more of the syrup if desired</span><br />
<br />Kat @ Cupcake Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01561042352428128824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4907864930023168116.post-62034315617949867092019-02-15T18:02:00.003-07:002019-02-15T18:02:19.104-07:00Cookie Dough Caramel Bars (vegan, no bake, gluten free)<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">I know it's winter but I love no bake treats sometimes! They're so easy to make and never disappoint!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">Hopefully you'll have the patience to let them sit in the fridge but even without the wait they still taste great!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">These bars are almost like candy with the delicious date caramel filling.</span><br />
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<u><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;"><b>Cookie Dough Caramel Bars</b></span></u><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">Cookie Dough</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 1/2 cups oats</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/3 cup coconut flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 cup maple syrup</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/3 cup peanut butter</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/4 cup almond milk</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/3 cup chocolate chips</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">Caramel</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">3/4 cup pitted pits</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 tbsp coconut oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/3 cup maple syrup</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/4 cup peanut butter</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;"><i>Directions</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">1. Prepare an 8x8" pan with parchment paper at the bottom</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">2. In a food processor or blender, blend oats until they reach a flour consistency</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">3. Add coconut flour, maple syrup, peanut butter, and almond milk. Blend until combined and then add in chocolate chips and give the mixture a couple pulses</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">4. Remove mixture from processor and place half in your prepared pan</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">5. Place all caramel ingredients in food processor and process until smooth</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">6. Smooth caramel on to base</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">7. Scoop rest of cookie dough on top caramel</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">8. Place bars in fridge to allow them to set and then serve</span>Kat @ Cupcake Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01561042352428128824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4907864930023168116.post-53674990253453759592019-01-24T19:20:00.001-07:002019-01-24T19:20:10.244-07:00Vegan Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #2e2e2e; font-family: "courier new", courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">Isn't anytime time of year a good time for pumpkin? So why should we wait until the Fall to have some?!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #2e2e2e; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">With these pumpkin cinnamon rolls, you won't regret having these every season!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #2e2e2e; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">These rolls are gooey and sweet with just the right amount of spice. They'll make your morning or afternoon as soon as you take a bite!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #2e2e2e;">You can leave them without the</span><b style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #2e2e2e; outline: 0px; transition: all 0.2s ease 0s;"> cream cheese frosting</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #2e2e2e;"> if you prefer them a little healthier since the frosting does contain icing sugar.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #2e2e2e; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">You could also instead use an icing sugar vanilla sauce if you can't be bothered to get vegan (or regular) cream cheese. Just mix 1 cup of icing sugar with some vanilla extract and enough almond milk to reach your desired consistency.</span><br />
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Vegan Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls</span></u></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Ingredients</span></b><br />
<i><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Dough</span></i><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1.5 cups all-purpose flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1.5 cups spelt flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Pinch of salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2 tsp baking powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 tsp cinnamon</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/4 tsp nutmeg</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">4.5 tbsp coconut oil, solid</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">3/4-1 cup almond milk</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 cup pumpkin puree</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 tsp vanilla</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Filling</span></i><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2 tbsp coconut oil, melted</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">3/4 cup brown sugar</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;"><i>Glaze</i> (<span style="background-color: white; color: #2e2e2e;">see note above for alternatives)</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #2e2e2e; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.2s ease 0s;">3 oz (6 tbsp) of vegan or regular cream cheese, softened</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #2e2e2e; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.2s ease 0s;">3 tbsp coconut oil (softened)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #2e2e2e; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.2s ease 0s;">1 cup powdered sugar</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #2e2e2e; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.2s ease 0s;">1/4 cup almond milk</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #2e2e2e; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.2s ease 0s;">1/2 tsp vanilla extract</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1. Preheat oven to 375F. Oil an 8x8" baking dish with coconut oil or line with parchment paper.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2. In a large bowl, mix together flours, salt, baking powder, and spices</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">3. Cut in coconut oil until the mixture resembles sand. Then add in almond milk, pumpkin puree, and vanilla. Stir until combined</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">4. Sprinkle more flour on a clean, dry, and flat surface. Place dough on top and then sprinkle the dough with flour so that everything is dry and not sticking.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">5. Flour a rolling pin and then roll out dough into a rectangle, sprinkle more flour if necessary</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">6. Spread melted coconut oil and brown sugar evenly on top of dough</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">7. From the long side, roll dough into a log</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">8. Slice dough into 8 to 10 pieces and place on your baking dish</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">9. Bake for 35-40 minutes until lightly golden brown but gooey in the center. Allow to cool</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">10. Meanwhile, prepare your glaze. Place all ingredients in a medium bowl and blend until smooth</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">11. Spread or dump glaze on top of cinnamon rolls while they are still in the pan</span><br />
<br />Kat @ Cupcake Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01561042352428128824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4907864930023168116.post-27569649234687005432019-01-09T17:55:00.004-07:002019-01-09T17:55:22.045-07:00Lavender Coconut Cupcakes (vegan)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "courier new", courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">Floral scents, floral prints, floral flavors, floral flowers!....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">I looove anything floral and hope you do too so that you'll love these cupcakes!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">These cupcakes have lovely taste of lavender paired with the yummy texture of coconut to make for an interesting and tasty cupcake.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">These cupcakes are wonderful without any toppings but I think they taste divine with a little bit of whipped cream (coconut whipped cream if you're vegan!). I've also included a simple frosting recipe that pairs perfectly with them!</span><br />
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<b><u>Lavender Coconut Cupcakes</u></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2 1/2 cups flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 1/2 cups sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2 tsp baking soda</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 tsp baking powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/4 tsp salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/4 cup vegetable oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2 tsp apple cider vinegar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 cup almond milk</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 cup applesauce</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2 tsp apple cider vinegar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 tsp lavender extract</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 cup shredded coconut</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1. Preheat oven to 350F</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2. Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">3. In another bowl, combine milk, applesauce, apple cider vinegar, and lavender extract</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">4. Next stir in shredded coconut</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">5. Line or oil a muffin tin. Scoop batter into tin. Bake mini muffins for about 15 minutes and regular sized for 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in comes out clean.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/3 cup coconut oil (softened)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 cup icing sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 tsp lavender extract</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1. Blend everything until creamy</span>Kat @ Cupcake Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01561042352428128824noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4907864930023168116.post-14789350650921184002018-12-19T20:56:00.004-07:002018-12-19T20:56:32.202-07:00Cream Cheese Apple Coffee Cake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "courier new", courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">Man guys this cake is sooo good! I imagine that it would be perfect for breakfast on Christmas Day but you can have it any time of year! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">I got the inspiration for this cake when I was shopping at costco and saw a cream cheese apple coffee cake there. I never tried it so I can't say how it compares but I don't know if I need to now because of how delicious this one is!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">This apple coffee cake is tender with a surprise layer of cream cheese and delicious streusel topping.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">My favorite part is the streusel!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">If you want a show-stopping treat for breakfast, dessert, or snack then you must make this!</span><br />
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Cream Cheese Apple Coffee Cake</span></u></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Ingredients</span></b><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Cake</span></i><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/4 cup coconut oil, softened</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">3/4 cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 egg</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 cup Greek yogurt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 tsp vanilla extract</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 cup flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">3/4 tsp cinnamon</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/4 tsp nutmeg</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">pinch of salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 1/2 cups apple, diced*</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Cream Cheese</span></i><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">8 ounces cream cheese, softened</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 tsp vanilla extract</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">3 tbsp granulated sugar</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Streusel</span></i><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/4 cup coconut oil. softened</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/4 cup flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/4 cup oats</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 tsp baking powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/4 cup brown sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 tsp cinnamon</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">*I used about 4 gala apples but other varieties of apple such as granny smith work nicely too. Feel free to peel them if you wish. I did not because I like the peel!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1. Preheat oven to 350 and grease an 8x8 pan</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2. Cream together coconut oil and brown sugar until smooth. Add in egg, Greek yogurt, and vanilla and blend again until combined</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">3. Add in flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt and blend once more until everything is combined</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">4. Stir in apple and dump batter into pan</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">5. Cream together cream cheese, vanilla extract, and sugar until creamy. Spread on top of cake layer</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">6. For streusel, in a small bowl combine all ingredients until well combined and coconut oil is spread into the oats</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">7. Sprinkle streusel on top of cream cheese. You may want to use a knife to swirl in the layers a bit!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">8. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool before serving</span>Kat @ Cupcake Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01561042352428128824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4907864930023168116.post-39979995035849866832018-10-13T16:16:00.000-06:002018-10-14T10:16:52.728-06:00Cream Cheese Madeleines with Jam<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Guys these madeleines are amazing! I can't believe I haven't shared them yet because I've made them so many times.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">If you've had regular madeleines and liked them you must try these! The cream cheese in these madeleines make them so tender, they practically melt in your mouth.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">You can use any kind of jam for the topping or you can forget about the jam all together and these would still be good! I used lingonberry jam and I would highly recommend it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">If you don't have a madeleine pan, you can use a muffin tin and just not fill it up all the way.</span><br />
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Cream Cheese Madeleines with Jam</span></u></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Ingredients</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 cup spelt flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 cup all purpose flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 tsp baking powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">3/4 cup butter</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 cup sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/3 cup cream cheese, softened</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2 eggs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2 tsp lemon zest</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 tsp vanilla</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 tsp lemon juice</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/3 cup jam</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Directions</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1. Preheat oven to 350F. Coat a madeleine pan with butter</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2. In a small bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">3. Melt butter in a microwave safe bowl. Stir in sugar and whisk for about 3 minutes until completely blended</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">4. Add cream cheese and whisk for another 3 to 4 minutes. The add eggs, one at a time, whisking well after each addition until completely blended</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">5. Add zest, lemon juice, and vanilla then mix well. Whisk in flour mixture until just incorporated</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">6. Fill madeleine pan with batter until almost full. Using a teaspoon, place 1/2 teaspoon of preserves in the center in each. These just need to be on top as they will sink during baking</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until madeleines puff up and edges are golden brown</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">8. Remove pan from oven and let cool for a few minutes and then invert pan and remove madeleines</span><br />
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<br />Kat @ Cupcake Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01561042352428128824noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4907864930023168116.post-38136340175755270532018-09-10T19:30:00.003-06:002018-09-10T19:30:24.760-06:00Tahini Date Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">These cookies are perfect! They're vegan, gluten free, sugar free, and deeeelicious!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">The dates add such a chewy sweetness to them that can't compare to anything else! Dates are truly one of the best things!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Dates are one of nature's best foods! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">- first of all they are a natural sweetener</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">- they're high in antioxidants</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">- high in fibre to keep you full!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">- they're a great source of energy</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">I'll definitely be making these cookies many more times. They're so simple to make and wonderfully healthy.</span><br />
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<u><b><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Tahini Date Cookies</span></b></u><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 1/2 cup oat</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/4 cup tahini</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/4 cup peanut butter</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1 1/2 cup lightly packed dates</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">pinch of salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">pinch of nutmeg</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1/2 tsp of cinnamon</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2-4 tbsp almond milk (optional)</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">Directions</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">1. Preheat oven to 350F. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">2. Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until it forms a dough. Add optional almond milk if the dough isn't sticking together</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">3. Shape into cookies into balls and then gently flatten on the baking sheet</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-large;">4. Bake for about 10 minutes until lightly brown and let cookies cool on sheet</span><br />
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