Category: Deserts

  • GLUTEN – FREE Pancakes

      MAKE YOUR OWN FLAX MEAL IN THE VITAMIX INGREDIENTS 1/2 Cup Flax Seeds (any colored flax seeds will work) INSTRUCTIONS If your Flax Seeds haven’t been in the Fridge or Freezer, you may consider placing them into the Freezer for 15-30 minutes before blending them to avoid overheating the oils. Place the Flax Seeds…

  • KELLY’S CHOCOLATE CAKE

        GLUTEN FREE CARBO CAKE While I would not recommend chocolate cake for diabetics pure Coco powder is actually healthy. Here is a gluten free version that you might enjoy and share at your next diabetic party or get together it uses Carbo. What is Carob? Carob is native to the eastern Mediterranean, probably…

  • Mango and Almond Cake

    As with all dishes, if these effect your sugar remove them from your diet. 250g canola spread 1 cup EQUAL BAKING (over time you will able to eliminate this) 3 eggs (Whites) 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour (Try 1 cup self raising flour and  cup multigrain flour) 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/3 cup ground almonds…

  • Orange Cake

    2 oranges 4 eggs (Try egg whites instead of whole eggs) 200g canola-spread 1 1/2 cups EQUAL BAKING* 2 cups self-raising flour (Try 1 cup self raising flour and 1 cup multigrain flour) Preheat the oven to 190C (375F). Grease a 20cm cake tin, line base and sides with baking paper. Grate the rind from…

  • Apple and Date Cake

    2 green apples 200g canola spread 1 1/2 cups EQUAL BAKING*  (Over time this can be eliminated) 4 eggs (wites) 3/4 cup chopped dates 2 cups self-raising flour (Try 1 cup self raising flour and 1 cup multigrain flour) 3/4 cup buttermilk (Try light milk) Preheat the oven to 180 C (350 F). Grease a…

  • Apple Pecan & Dried Fruit Loaf

    2 Granny Smith apples 1 cup EQUAL SPOON FOR SPOON (Over time you can eliminate this) 1/3 cup canola oil (Try Olive oil) 80g canola spread 3 eggs 1/2 cup low-fat milk 2 cups self-raising flour (Try 1 cup self raising flour and  cup multigrain flour) 1 teaspoon ground mixed spice 1 teaspoon bicarbonate soda…

  • Healthy Ginger Bread Man

    At Christmas or on those special occasions when you are with your children or grand children use this activity to engage the whole family. Make a ginger bread man. Ingredients A cup of stout. (Any alcohol will boil out in th cooking process but the stout adds colour and goodness. 3 cups of flour 1…

  • Willies Vegetarian Cake (Gluten Free)

    Ingredients: 1 teaspoon of dry instant coffee to taste 1 cup boiling water 275 gm dried, pitted dates chopped 1 tablespoon ground ginger to taste 1 cup Self Raising Flour or Gluten free flour.   Directions:   Combine coffee and boiling water.  Pour over dates and allow to soak overnight. (Or at least 2 hours).…

  • APPLE and PINEAPPLE BREAD

    RECIPE: 1 3/4 cups flour 1 cup of famers mix grains soaked overnight. 1/3 cup oat bran 3/4 teaspoon baking soda (or 2 teaspoons of bakers yeast to be used with a bread maker). 1 and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 2 eggs whites 1 small can of pineapple drained 1 large apple (peeled, cored, chopped) DIRECTIONS…

  • PUMPKIN CHIA SEED PUDDING

    Serves 2 Ingredients: 1/4 cup chia seeds 1 cup almond (or skim) milk 1/4 cup canned pumpkin (Cooked fresh pumpkin can be used and is better) 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 pinch nutmeg Directions: Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or overnight. Scoop it, garnish with greens, and…