Sugar-Free Coconut Raspberry Muffins - Low-Carb Coconut Flour Muffin. These muffins are made with coconut flour, which has a fairly mild coconut taste.
They can be made with blueberries or raspberries. Because coconut flour isn't standard (I think the amount of moisture may vary somewhat), I tried to compensate for this with the amount of water. Also, in the nutritional information I used the average of the three most available coconut flours on the market, since coconut flour is not in the USDA database of foods. Ingredients: 3 eggs (room temperature - important)1/3 cup coconut flour¼ cup melted butter½ teaspoon vanilla¼ teaspoon salt¼ cup sugar substitute equivalent (liquid preferred)½ teaspoon baking powder2-5 Tablespoons water (see below)½ cup raspberries or blueberries Preparation: Heat oven to 375° F. 1) Whisk or beat the eggs until whites and yolks are well-mixed. 2) Mix the remaining dry ingredients -- coconut flour, baking soda, and sweetener if using powder. 3) Mix the dry and wet ingredients together.
Apple Flax Seed Muffins. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 and 1/4 cup flax seed meal2 teaspoons baking powder1 Tablespoon cinnamon1 teaspoon nutmeg1/2 teaspoon saltArtificial sweetener equal to 3/4 cup sugar (1/2 cup can be flavored sugar-free syrup)4 large eggs, beaten1/4 cup oil1/2 cup liquid (flavored syrup or water)1 Tablespoon vanilla1 medium apple, chopped fairly finely1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional) Preparation: Preheat oven to 350 F.
Spaghetti Squash. You've heard spaghetti squash is a great substitute for pasta, and you've lugged one home from the store.
Now what do you do? Just about any way you can think of to apply heat can be used to cook spaghetti squash. The big question is: to cut or not to cut before cooking? You can do it either way. Here are the pros and cons of each. Cutting Up Spaghetti Squash Before Cooking Advantages: It cooks faster.Disadvantages: Like any winter squash, hacking it up takes muscle and a sharp knife or cleaver.
Method: Just get in there and cut it in half (lengthwise) or quarters. Bake rind side up about 30 to 40 minutes at 375 F.Microwave 6 to 8 minutes (let stand for a few minutes afterwards)Boil 20 minutes or so. Separate strands by running a fork through in the "from stem to stern" direction. Cooking Spaghetti Squash Whole Advantages: It's easier.Disadvantages: It takes longer to cook, and you need to watch out for burns when removing the pulp and seeds.
Did You Know? Spaghetti Squash Storage Tip. Applesauce-Oat Muffins. Flax Flat Bread. Well here I go again, but it is not a desert.
LOL I was toasting Hubby's bun for his hamberger and it decided to try taking the pancake recipe and tweek it to make flat bread for my hamberger 1 egg1/4c flax1 teas baking powdershake of Mrs. Dashdrop or 2 fiber fitwater-as needed to thin out batter Combine wet ingredients and beat well, then add dry ingredients, mix well, add water to thin out, I made just a bit thinner than pancake batter. cook them just like would pancakes. Makes 2 nice size pieces flat bread. Fondant, Marshmallow Fondant. Next, you need to sprinkle a bit of cornstarch on your counter to help prevent sticking (rub it in).
Crisco coating. It will be pretty stiff when you try to knead it again, but it can be micro waved for 10 to 20 seconds, if necessary. Start off with 10 seconds (please be careful as items that have high sugar contents can get hot in the microwave very quickly). The fondant icing will soften right up and be perfect for rolling out and playing with. You want the temperature to be close to your body temperature. Now is the best time to add your food coloring. Pre-shape your icing into approximately the shape of your cake. OK, here is a point of controversy about the next step. I prefer the cornstarch myself, but during very dry atmospheric conditions, I have been known to use the shortening method. Most folks do not have a nonstick rolling pin, but if you do, now is the time to use it.
The technique that I use is to gently roll the icing on the nonstick rolling pin like a piece of fabric.