Archives for SWEETS: BAKING

LLN Gluten Free Christmas Cake Muffins

LLN GLUTEN FREE CHRISTMAS CAKE MUFFINS { MADE WITH FESTIVE DRIED FRUIT AND NUTS, THESE MUFFINS WILL SMELL JUST LIKE CHRISTMAS WITH THEIR SCENT OF CINNAMON, NUTMEG AND VANILLA. } Contributor: Casey-Lee Lyons { INGREDIENTS } 3 large eggs Zest of 1 orange 1/3 cup (85ml) freshly squeezed orange juice 1 1/4 cups (140g) almond meal 1/2 cup (75g) pitted and chopped dates 1/2 cup (80g) organic dried fruit (cherries, cranberries or saltanas) 1/4 cup (35g) slivered almonds + extra to decorate 2 tsp (6g) baking powder 1 tsp (2g) ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp (1g) vanilla bean powder 1/4 tsp
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Monica’s Mixes Christmas Fruit Cake – Vegan + Gluten Free

MONICA’S MIXES CHRISTMAS FRUIT CAKE – VEGAN + GLUTEN FREE { THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO MISSING OUT THIS CHRISTMAS WITH THIS GORGEOUS VEGAN GLUTEN FREE CHRISTMAS CAKE! ADDITIONALLY THE INGREDIENTS ARE PACKED WITH NUTRIENTS AND WON’T LEAVE ANY GUILT IN GOING IN FOR THAT SECOND PIECE. } Contributor: Monica Topliss { INGREDIENTS } 200g mixed dried fruit of choice 75 ml brandy or fresh orange juice 1 tablespoon orange zest 2 tablespoons goji berries 1 x packet Monica’s Mixes Banana Bread Mix ½ cup (125ml) mild flavoured oil ½ cup (125ml) water 250g apple puree 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
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LLN Gluten Free Banana Muffins

LLN GLUTEN FREE BANANA MUFFINS { SIMPLE SUGAR FREE BANANA MUFFINS PERFECT FOR A NOURISHING SNACK, NATURALLY SWEET TREAT OR HEALTHY LUNCH BOX ITEM. RECIPE IS BY NUTRITIONIST, NATUROPATH AND RECIPE DEVELOPER CASEY-LEE LYONS FROM LIVE LOVE NOURISH. } Contributor: Casey-Lee Lyons { INGREDIENTS } 3 large free range eggs 3/4 cup plant based/dairy free milk or coconut water 2 tablespoons extra virgin coconut oil, melted 1 1/4 cup mashed bananas, (approx 2 large over-ripe bananas) 1/2 cup coconut flour, sifted 1/2 teaspoon gluten free baking powder { METHOD } Pre-heat fan-forced oven to 180°C. In a medium bowl, whisk
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Gluten Free Hot Cross Buns

GLUTEN FREE HOT CROSS BUNS { THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, THERE ARE EASTER BUNS FOR EVERYONE! THIS RECIPE IS FREE OF GLUTEN, GRAINS, DAIRY AND REFINED SUGAR! HAPPY EASTER!} Contributor: Vanessa Vickery { INGREDIENTS } 1 + 1/2 cup almond meal 1/2 cup coconut flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 3 teaspoons cinnamon (If using essential oils, you will need 1-2 drops cinnamon bark essential oil) 2 teaspoons nutmeg 1/2 cup coconut sugar 1 + 1/2 cups organic dried fruit (I made mine with sultanas and cranberries) 4 eggs, lightly whisked 1 cup almond milk 1/2 cup coconut oil   CROSSES (DOUBLE
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Seeded Pumpkin Loaf With Brown Sugar Glaze

Seeded Pumpkin Loaf with Brown Sugar Glaze { THIS SWEET PUMPKIN LOAF CONTAINS HEARTY GRAINS, NUTS AND SEEDS AND IS CERTAINLY HEALTHY ENOUGH TO HAVE FOR BREAKFAST… YUM! } Contributor: Amy Chatwin { INGREDIENTS } 60 grams sorghum flour 60 grams brown rice flour 55 grams white rice flour 1/2 cup almond meal 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup rice bran oil (or other flavourless vegetable oil) 1 cup mashed pumpkin (see note) 1/2 cup mixed
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Chocolate Banana Bread

Chocolate Banana Bread { THE MAJORITY OF THIS SWEETNESS COMES FROM RIPE BANANAS AND NOT REFINED SUGAR! IT’S GUARANTEED THE WHOLE FAMILY WILL BE ASKING FOR A SECOND SLICE. } Contributor: Janessa Rutter { INGREDIENTS } 1 cup almond meal 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/3 cup cacao powder 1/2 tsp sea salt 2 large eggs 1/4 cup melted coconut oil 2 tbsp maple syrup 1/4 cup almond milk 1 tsp apple cider vinegar 3 medium very ripe bananas 1 tsp vanilla extract { METHOD } Preheat oven to 180ºC and line a loaf tin with baking
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Double Chocolate Buckwheat Cookies

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BUCKWHEAT COOKIES { YUM! DOUBLE CHOC COOKIES THAT ARE GOOEY AND DELICIOUS! } Contributor: Janessa Rutter { INGREDIENTS } 1 1/2 cup buckwheat flour 1 tsp gluten free baking powder 1/4 cup cacao powder Pinch of sea salt 125g melted pure coconut oil 1/3 cup rice malt syrup 1 egg 100 g 85% dark chocolate, chopped { METHOD } Preheat oven to 160°C and line two baking sheets with baking paper. Combine buckwheat flour, baking powder, cacao powder and salt in a large bowl. In a small bowl mix coconut oil and rice malt syrup until combined. Add egg and
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