Desserts

The Best Gluten-free Pumpkin Bread

September 15, 2019 by healthienut Leave a Comment

I know I know…it might seem like a far stretch to label this bread as the best, but I have good reasons for it. It’s moist, fluffy, perfectly sweet -not overally sweet, and is good for you (well better than the average dessert).

Sprinkle with a bit of pepitas and rolled oats and you got the perfect crunch in every bite. So good you might be tempted to eat more than 2…or 3 slices.

I published a pumpkin bread recipe last year and don’t get me wrong it’s really good, but I knew I could make it even better and healthier this time. Ditched the vegan butter and white flour and here we are with a new and improved and even better recipe.

Replaced the vegan butter with coconut oil. Although coconut oil does contain saturated fat it doesn’t contain palm oil (not environmentally friendly). Feel free to substitute the coconut oil for a creamy nut butter.

Also, replaced the white flour with a gluten-free alternative. A mix of all-purpose gluten free flour and almond. I always find that almond flour always adds a nice texture to the bread and has a yummy nutty flavor….

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

August 7, 2019 by healthienut 2 Comments

When you have a big pile of zucchini sitting in your fridge and you have a huge sweet tooth…what else are you supposed to make other than zucchini bread. Let’s be real.

Embedded with chocolate chips, sweetened with maple syrup, hints of tahini, and of course zucchini. You’ll be wanting to eat the whole loaf, let me tell you.

I am kind of indecisive when it comes to the textures I am looking for in a sweet bread like this. Do I want it fluffy? Dense? Fudgy? Moist? Why not all four?

Fudgy from the chocolate, so moist and fluffy, yet perfectly dense. It is heavenly.

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The Best Gluten-free Chocolate Chip Cookies

August 6, 2019 by healthienut Leave a Comment

They’re gluten-free, lower in sugar, vegan, so simple, and so delicious. I’m bummed I couldn’t share these on National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, but I’m bringing you the recipe now and you don’t want to skip out on it.

Chewy and soft inside with a slightly crispy outside. Embedded with gooey chocolate chips and a hint of almond.

Sweetened with coconut sugar and maple syrup.

As mentioned in a previous recipe, my absolute favorite gluten-free flour blend to use is Bob’s Red Mill 1-1 GF flour. It already contains xanthum gum and always creates the perfect texture! (Not sponsored).
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Unbelievable Healthy Double Chocolate Cake | Gluten-free & Vegan

July 30, 2019 by healthienut Leave a Comment

Believe me when I tell you that this cake is refined sugar-free and gluten-free. A cake with no sugar? Yeah, that’s possible. Gluten-free cake that doesn’t fall apart? Yep, I did that.

A decadent double chocolate cake that’s moist, fluffy, and melts in your mouth. Paired with a creamy chocolate peanut butter frosting and fresh raspberries.

This cake is sweetened with a blend of dates and a touch of maple syrup. You can leave those refined sugars in your pantry for this one.

To make it simple I used an all-purpose gluten-free flour blend from Bob’s Red Mill. Mixing a bunch of gluten-free flours together and hoping it works was something I was not trying to do…so I made it simple for you! This blend has always been my favorite (not sponsored) and has never failed me.

The frosting has a few simple ingredients: peanut butter, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and almond milk. Straight to the point, but so so delicious!

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Peanut Butter and Chocolate Swirl Blondies

July 18, 2019 by healthienut Leave a Comment

When you’re indecisive and want both peanut butter and chocolate in your dessert…you end up with this. Worth every effort.

These blondies are fluffy, chewy, moist…and will melt in your mouth. A peanut butter blondie swirled with a chocolate batter and sprinkled with chocolate chips. Need I say more?

These are secretly healthier than your average blondie. Sweetened with coconut sugar and 100% gluten-free. And of course they are also completely vegan.

I highly recommend to sprinkle with a little flaky sea salt when they come right out of the oven!

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