Here’s a low-fat recipe for this amazing pudding that’s like chocolate cake baked in fudge sauce. Cake1 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup brown sugar, unpacked1 1/2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder2 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp salt1/2 cup skim milk2 tbsp vegetable oil Sauce1 cup sugar1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 3/4 cups boiling water To prepare cake batter, combine flour, sugar, cocoa,…
Category: Desserts
Crockpot Strawberry Cobbler
Prepare this in the crockpot in the afternoon, and by the time dinner is over you’ll have this wonderful dessert ready to enjoy. Recipe adapted from Canadian Living: Slow Cooker Collection 4 cups frozen strawberries 1/4 cup sugar 1 tbsp flour 1 tbsp lemon juice Biscuit topping: 1 1/2 cups flour 1/4 cup sugar 4 tsp…
Banana Crumble Cake
I’m doing an extra post today, because I’m going on vacation tomorrow so I won’t be posting for the rest of the week. Here is a banana cake you must try. It’s a moist and tasty snacking cake with crumble topping. Banana Cake1/4 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar2 eggs1 tsp vanilla1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about…
Peanut Butter and Banana Bites
Banana slices and peanut butter and dipped in pancake batter. Make them for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. 1 banana1/4 cup peanut butter (more or less)1 cup whole wheat flour2 tsp baking powder1 cup milk or buttermilk1 egg, lightly beatencooking spray In a medium bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Make a well and add mik…
Chocolate Zucchini Cake
Healthy zucchini in a super moist and delicious chocolate cake. It’s the best of both worlds! 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 3/4 cups sugar 2 eggs1 tsp. vanilla1/2 cup buttermilk (or sour milk)2 1/2 cups flour1/4 cup cocoa1/2 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. baking soda1/2 tsp. cinnamon1/2 tsp. cloves2 cups grated zucchini1/4 cup chocolate chips …
Buttermilk Apple Cake
Apples coffee-cake with a gooey layer of brown sugar and cinnamon in the centre. It tastes so good, and it’s loaded with fibre! 1/4 cup butter, softened2/3 cup packed brown sugar1 1/2 cups buttermilk*1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup whole-wheat flour1 tbsp flaxseed meal1 tsp baking powder1 tsp baking soda2 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp salt2 1/2 cups finely chopped apples (leave skin…
Banana Chocolate ‘Ice Cream’
This is the fastest, easiest and tastiest ice cream you’ll ever make, except it’s not actually ice cream at all- it’s bananas (shh, don’t tell the kids!). 4 frozen sliced bananas1 cup milk2 tbsp honey2 tbsp cocoa powder Toss all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.That’s it! I…
No-Bake Chocolate Macaroons
Rolled oats and coconut in gooey chocolate. So easy to make; so good to eat! 6 tablespoons cocoa 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup milk 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2-1/2 cups oatmeal 1/4 cup wheat germ1/4 cup flaxseed meal1 cup shredded coconut Place cocoa, butter, milk and sugar in a saucepan. Heat at medium-high until boiling, stirring…
Pineapple Carrot Cake
A moist and delicious carrot cake with no added sugar. 1 cup pitted dates 1 cup unsweetened apple juice1 cup raisins 1/4 cup butter 1 cups whole wheat flour 1 cup all-purpose flour2 tbsp flaxseed meal1 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp nutmeg1 tsp. baking soda 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 1 cup unsweetened crushed pineapple 1 cup unsweetened…
Strawberry Pudding
Add fresh strawberries for a nice change to your standard vanilla pudding. 1/3 cup sugar2 tbsp cornstarch2 eggs, slightly beaten2 cups milk2 tbsp butter or margarine, softened2 tsp vanilla1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped Mix sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Add eggs and slowly stir in milk until combined. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mizture…
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