Desserts

We all have those days. So then, indulge yourself. However, I always aim to adjust the recipes to a healthy alternative e.g. less sugar or fats. Have a look see.

Banana and Date Muffins

BANANA AND DATE MUFFINS Original muffin design, that happened during a improvised baking sessions! HERE IT IS – short and sweet!  Mix DRY in a bowl 1 cup rice flour (sift) ½ cup sugar (or xylitol) 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon of xanthan gum   Blend WET in a blender 1 banana (smashed) 1 table spoon vanilla extract ¼ cup … Continue reading Banana and Date Muffins

Sweet Chocolate Cake

Need a quick dessert that everyone will enjoy, both young and old? I used the Health Connection All Purpose flour.  It is a mixture of Stoneground rice flour (26%), potato flour (26%), tapioca flour (26%), chickpea flour (13%), xanthan gum (9%). THE CAKE Mix DRY in a bowl 1 cup of All Purpose Flour from Health … Continue reading Sweet Chocolate Cake

Carrot cake

I need to hold back that I don’t bake this cake on a weekly basis. But why not?  There is nothing wrong with having carrot cake for breakfast in my opinion.  It is basically a bread, with veggies, nuts and raisins in – so why not?   Inspired by Bojon Gourmet, however living in Namibia … Continue reading Carrot cake

Peanut Butter Cheesecake

  Peanut Butter Cheesecake! Yes – Peanut Butter Cheesecake! The coconut crust I got from Frugalfarmwife.com, I only added in extra vanilla essence. Coconut Crust 1 1/2 cup shredded coconut 3 Tablespoons butter or coconut oil   Mix and press into your desired cake form.  Bake for about 10min at 180 degrees or until the … Continue reading Peanut Butter Cheesecake

Lemon Tofu Cake

Jip, Tofu Cake. If ja gona’ have dessert, make it with protein at least. You don’t have to be a vegetarian and vegan to enjoy Tofu, as this soy-based product is such a versatile food source and be a fun and affordable item in your kitchen. Quick fact > Tofu’s nutritional breakdown is awesome! And … Continue reading Lemon Tofu Cake

Carrot Cranberry cakes

Cake or muffin format, what ever you prefer. Another wonderful snack or breakfast combo from veggies. Mix DRY ingredients   3 biggish carrots, grated handful cranberries2 Tbsp rice flour baking powderpinch of salt2 scoops vanilla proteinHandful of oats to sprinkle later   Mix WET ingredients   2 eggs1 Tbsp vanilla essence and 1 Tbsp caramel essenceDrops of … Continue reading Carrot Cranberry cakes