Category: Desserts

Fun Finds Friday – Lemony Avocado Pudding

admin April 11, 2014 0 Comments
I love how avocados make this delicious Creamy Dreamy Chocolate Peppermint Mousse.  It remains a favorite of mine.  And then there is this Purple Pudding made with avocados too.  So I went looking for other avocado desserts and found this Lemony Avocado Pudding.   Truth be told, I do not really care for this, and usually I don’t post things I do not like. However, it is a FAVORITE of my...

Three Ingredient Mango Sorbet – Dairy Free and Vegan

admin March 30, 2014 3 Comments
It seems like everyone is bemoaning the cold spring/long winter and I’m no exception.  I am eager for some warmer temps, that is for sure. And even though it’s been chilly, I have been making a refreshing “frozen” treat that I am excited to share with you today.   This mango sorbet is so easy and fast.  You can put it together in minutes.  And with only three ingredients it is healthy...

McDonald’s Shamrock Shake–Milk Free

admin March 11, 2014 5 Comments
Does McDonald’s even have the Shamrock Shake anymore?  I don’t know.  I haven’t seen a commercial for it.  But I do know that you can make your own dairy free version!   Even though I don’t celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, I know people love (or used to love) the St. Patty’s Day Shamrock Shake.  So for fun, I set out to create a dairy free version of what I think it should taste...

Purple Pudding – Fun Finds Friday

admin January 30, 2014 1 Comment
It’s Friday and I have another Fun Find to share with you.   I call it Purple Pudding!  It’s a real treat around here.  I have been making it since December whenever avocados are on sale. (Yeah for $0.29/avocado)!   Don’t freak out…this doesn’t taste like avocados at all.  It is mostly blueberry flavored with a hint of chocolate.  It will satisfy your need for something creamy. ...

Gluten Free Brownies – Fun Finds Friday

admin January 17, 2014 0 Comments
This past summer I reintroduced eggs to my diet for about three weeks prior to my latest IgG Food Allergy Test.  Since gluten free vegan brownies are so elusive, we just do not enjoy brownies.  Sure I’ve tried black bean brownies, sweet potato brownies, and many versions of gluten free vegan brownies all with little satisfaction.  But nothing compares to brownies made with eggs. Since I was...

Fun Finds Friday – No-Bake Grain Free Cookie Dough Bites

admin January 3, 2014 0 Comments
I have been dabbling in almond meal lately.  Almond meal is different than almond flour.  It is ground up almonds with the skin on.  Almond flour has the skins removed before grinding.  At least that is how I understand it.  I haven’t purchased almond flour because it is so expensive.  But Trader Joe’s sells almond meal at a fairly reasonable price.  So I made a recipe for the first...

Molasses Cookie Cake AND Why I Love Bob’s Red Mill All Purpose Gluten Free Flour Blend

admin December 22, 2013 0 Comments
The following post first appeared at Living Without Magazine's blog entitled My Life With Food Allergies where I am a contributor. I don’t know about you, but after several years of eating allergy free I really do not miss much of the store bought items.  I know Oreos are a big one for many people, but there are fairly good gluten free options.  But one thing I have missed is the Archway Soft...

Fun Finds Friday – White Chocolate Chip Fudge

admin December 19, 2013 0 Comments
Welcome to the last Fun Find Friday of 2013! I found a last minute Christmas treat for you to make.  It’s easy, tasty, gluten free and allergy free.  But NO ONE would know!  Seriously, I brought some of this White Chocolate Chip Fudge (I renamed it) to a Christmas gathering and NO ONE KNEW what was in it and no one could guess either!   And it was a hit!  I came home with an empty plate....

Chocolate and Peppermint Rice Crispy Treats

admin December 6, 2013 4 Comments
Every year at this time, peppermint marshmallows start gracing the grocery store shelves.  Last year, after the Christmas holiday, they went on clearance and my husband thought we needed some.  Jumbo ones! Although we did eat some by themselves while playing games with friends on New Year’s Eve, they really are not that great to just chow down.  So I came up with this recipe to use up the...

An Allergy Friendly Thanksgiving Dinner

admin November 10, 2013 9 Comments
Thanksgiving is coming soon.  It doesn't have to be a scary time if you have food allergies. You can still have a great meal. Here are some ideas to go with your turkey or ham to dress your table and nourish your soul. Instead of the traditional green bean casserole, try this recipe for Apricot Glazed Green Beans.   You can make mashed potatoes with hemp milk to get the oft desired creamy side...