Desserts
Apple-Pear Cake (Gluten Free)
November 20, 2011
by Optimum Wellness
0 Comments
Serves 10
1 1/2 cups brown rice flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3 egg yolks
2 tablespoons ghee or (butter), melted
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla flavoring or extract (if you need to avoid gluten, be sure to check the label)
3 egg whites
2 pears, cored, peeled and sliced
2 apples, cored, peeled and sliced
1 cup [...]
Pumpkin Pie (Gluten Free)
October 24, 2011 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
Serves 8
Gluten Free Pie Crust *(recipe below)
3 Eggs
1 1/4 cups organic evaporated milk (or whole milk**)
1/4 cup lowfat 2% milk
1 can pumpkin puree
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg, ground
2 teaspoons Cinnamon, ground
1 teaspoon Ginger, ground
Follow directions for Gluten Free Pie Crust and prebake for 12-15 minutes.
Combine the eggs, evaporated milk, and milk (**If [...]
Cherry Berry Crisp – Gluten-Free
August 2, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 2 Comments
1 cup brown rice flour
1 cup white rice flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons melted butter
2 each eggs
1 cup lowfat vanilla yogurt
1 cup cherries*, pitted and chopped
1 cup raspberries*
1 cup strawberries*, rinsed and chopped
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons gluten-free oats
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon [...]
Fruit Pizza
June 8, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 1 Comment
This is a lot of fun to create with kids. A great summertime dessert and potluck favorite.
Better Brownies
May 27, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 1 Comment
Lately I am not sure what has come over me, but I have had a serious hankering for brownies. Everytime I went to the grocery store I would see them and avoid the temptation and say to myself, if you really want them then just make them yourself. Afterall, brownies do contain healthy antioxidant-rich cocoa. [...]
Super Fudge
February 14, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 2 Comments
Makes about 40 pieces
1 cup cocoa butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
3/4 cup creamy almond butter (or peanut butter)
1 cup agave nectar (or honey)
Melt cocoa butter by placing in a large (pyrex) glass bowl over boiling water. Stir in vanilla extract.
Once the cocoa butter has liquefied, add the remaining ingredients [...]
Carob Coconut Date Smoothie
February 1, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
Chances are you don’t get the same cravings for carob that you do for chocolate. But if you want to avoid the caffeine buzz of chocolate, or just wean yourself off from chocolate for a little while, then carob is a great substitute to try.
Chili Chocolate Meringues
December 7, 2005 by Optimum Wellness 0 CommentsPreheat oven to 375. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Melt chocolate in glass bowl in microwave or on the stovetop with the double-boiler method. Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in between until all the chips have melted and you have reached a smooth consistency.
