I grew up with a few family members that had a sugar sensitivity and watched my parents modify recipes so that we could all enjoy home made deserts. "The apple doesn't fall far from the tree" as the saying goes, as I too, enjoy the challenge....and my family is happy and healthier for it.
gingersnap cupcakes & cream cheese icing...all made without refined sugar! |
- 1 C. pitted honey dates
- 1 C. water
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 C. canola oil
- 1/4 C. black strap molasses
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. ginger
- 1/4 tsp. cloves
- 1 egg
- 1 C. flour ~ I used 3/4 C. whole buckwheat flour (I used my OmniBlend to make the buckwheat flour) and 1/4 C. spelt flour ~
- 1/4 C. water
- reduce to low and add egg until just mixed (maybe 5 sec.)
- pour liquid mixture into a bowl with the flour and stir until moistened
- rinse the blender with 1/4 C. water and pour into batter and mix again
bake @ 375 for 20 min. makes 11 large cupcakes
cream cheese icing:
- 1/4 C spreadable cream cheese
- 2 tbsp. pure maple syrup
spread over cupcakes and enjoy!
Amber
You can even make the cream cheese healthier without dairy by using nuts . yum
ReplyDeleteJackie, I'd love to try making icing with nuts. Do you have a favorite recipe you'd like to share?
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