Desserts

Desserts are an important part of eating well and eating healthy. The key is to consider desserts something you eat occasionally.

Cooking time : <30 minutes

In a food processor or blender, pulse the almonds until a rough meal. Then add in 1/2 cup of the coconut flakes and pulse for a sandlike texture. Add the apricots, vanilla extract, and water to the mixture. Blend until a consistent paste. Take 3/4 Tablespoon of the mixture (about the size of a quarter) […]

Cooking time : 30 minutes

In a food processor or blender, pulse the almonds until a rough meal. Then add in 1/4 cup of the coconut flakes and protein powder and pulse until the mixture is a sand-like texture. Add the apricots, vanillla extract, water to the mixture. Blend until the apricots have been cut into small pieces and the […]

Cooking time : 5+ hours

Place the water in a large stock pot over high heat. Place the unopened can of evaporated milk in the pot and when the water boils, reduce the heat to a simmer. Simmer for 5 hours. Add water as needed to keep the level well above the can (about a quart every hour). Remove the […]

Cooking time : 60 minutes

Gather all ingredients and equipment. Place the hulled and quartered strawberries in a small pot with the water and piloncillo. Cook over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes, or until soft and jammy. Place strawberry mixture into blender and blend until smooth. Heat the milk and cinnamon stick in a small pot over medium heat, […]

Cooking time : 60 minutes

Remove bananas from freezer and allow them to sit at room temperature for 5-7 minutes. Place bananas in blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. It takes a while, just keep blending! Enjoy immediately.

Cooking time : 60 minutes

Gather all ingredients and equipment. In a small skillet, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, and vanilla. Add the sliced fruit and stir until fruit is covered by the butter, sugar and spice blend. Add the water and wine, then bring the mixture to a simmer over medium low […]

Cooking time : 240 Minutes

Place the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the apples and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes. Toss frequently, and cook until the apples are browned and softened. Remove from the heat and let cool. Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a muffin tin with 12 muffin papers (preferably foil […]

Cooking time : 45 minutes

Gather all ingredients and equipment. Combine water, tea bags, sugar, ginger slices, star anise, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Using a large spoon, lower the pears into the boiling liquid. The liquid should just cover the pears; if it doesn’t add more water to just cover them. Reduce heat […]

Cooking time : 240 Minutes

This keeps fairly well for a couple days, but the fresher the better.

Cooking time : 45 minutes

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and grease sheets with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl using a hand mixer or in a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugars on […]

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