I recently had cinnamon ice cream in a restaurant in Carmel and ended up creating a Cinnamon Gelato Recipe. Now that I need to shed a few pounds I’m back to eating my favorite diet frozen dessert, Copycat Wink Frozen Desserts. This time I created a cinnamon bun frozen dessert flavor, better than the Wink brand! I also now provide you with a non-legume and complete protein versions that have a much better texture and flavor. Enjoy! Continue reading “Wink Frozen Desserts Copycat Recipe – Cinnamon Bun (100 Calories and 4 Net Carbs Per Pint)”
Mini Gluten Free Corn Dogs Using Ryze Flour
When the cravings strike, don’t feel guilty. Have yourself the best-tasting gluten free mini corn dogs without refined starch or gums. You’ll never miss them! See the substitutions for dairy free, egg-free, and more. Continue reading “Mini Gluten Free Corn Dogs Using Ryze Flour”
Gluten Free Mole Sauce Without Tomatoes
If you’re allergic or intolerant to tomatoes, you can still make delicious gluten free mole sauce. A matter of fact, in this recipe, you can’t even tell the tomatoes are missing. Serve this gluten free mole with any cooked chicken: rotisserie, shredded, whole pieces, medallions, and more. The acids in the sauce make the chicken very tender and moist. Continue reading “Gluten Free Mole Sauce Without Tomatoes”
Cinnamon Ice Cream or Cinnamon Gelato
We recently stayed at the Hyatt Carmel Highlands Inn overlooking Big Sur. Their Sunset Lounge served me the biggest surprise ever, homemade cinnamon ice cream! It was absolutely delicious! I never thought of it before but after tasting it, I knew I had to create a cinnamon ice cream recipe for everyone to make at home. Choose between cinnamon gelato and cinnamon ice cream. Enjoy! Continue reading “Cinnamon Ice Cream or Cinnamon Gelato”
Gluten Free Lemon Bar Mug Dessert with Almond Cookie Dough Crust (or Strawberry or Blueberry)
Without the use of white refined starch or gums, the almond crust for this gluten free lemon bar mug dessert recipe is reminiscent of cookie dough. The filling is just like your favorite lemon bars but can be made in the microwave in a few seconds. The crust is also made in the microwave under 1 minute. This is a must-make gluten free recipe and perfect for portion control. There are no leftovers to tempt you! Choose between strawberry, blueberry, and lemon bars. Continue reading “Gluten Free Lemon Bar Mug Dessert with Almond Cookie Dough Crust (or Strawberry or Blueberry)”
French Buttercream with Various Flavor Options
French buttercream is silky smooth and rich. Rather than containing egg whites like in Italian Meringue Buttercream or Swiss Meringue Buttercream, French buttercream contains only egg yolks. This makes it rich, creamy, and silky. Continue reading “French Buttercream with Various Flavor Options”
Gluten Free BRAT Pancakes
My granddaughter was visiting and the need to be on the BRAT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast) arose. So, on short notice, I threw together a few ingredients to make some applesauce pancakes without any starch, just rice flour. Of course, I omitted gums as well. You can also make them with bananas. I just didn’t have any on hand. She loved them! Even my husband I had a shared a few. They are light and delicate, not to mention tasty. Continue reading “Gluten Free BRAT Pancakes”
Wink Frozen Desserts Strawberry Copycat Recipe (100 Calories and 4 Net Carbs Per Pint)
I’m hooked on Wink Frozen Desserts! It’s is a complete guiltless pleasure! I’ve created four copycat recipe flavors thus far and won’t stop until I’ve cover popular flavors and member requests. This Wink Frozen Desserts Strawberry flavor was requested by two members. I’m not usually a big strawberry fan but thoroughly enjoyed this flavor! Try adding a little sugar-free chocolate ganache/syrup. I hope you do too. Continue reading “Wink Frozen Desserts Strawberry Copycat Recipe (100 Calories and 4 Net Carbs Per Pint)”
Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies with Cinnamon (Using Ryze Flour Blue Bag or Copycat Recipe)
Light with crunchy bottoms and edges, with a soft, slightly chewy center, these gluten free chocolate chip oatmeal cookies with cinnamon are, “addicting” per my husband. The recipe calls for Copycat Ryze Gluten Free Flour Blend – Blue Bag.
Wink Frozen Desserts Recipe – Espresso – Mocha – Coffee (100 Calories and 4 Net Carbs Per Pint)
I have been having so much fun developing a copycat recipe for Wink Frozen Desserts. They are 25 calories and 1 net carb per 1/2 cup. So, that’s 100 calories for an entire pint! I’m in! At the price of Wink pints, $8.00 each, plus shipping, you save a lot of money making your own. They are allergen-free and so much healthier than any other frozen dessert. Plus, they are completely sugar-free and contain healthy ingredients like pea protein and flaxseed meal. Make whatever flavor you want! Continue reading “Wink Frozen Desserts Recipe – Espresso – Mocha – Coffee (100 Calories and 4 Net Carbs Per Pint)”