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Healthy Sponge Cake Recipe

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Sponge cake
Baking cake
Cake slice

Hey guys, welcome back to the blog! Today’s recipe is one you won’t want to miss. A gluten, sugar and dairy free sponge cake that is simple and quick. I’ve had my share of gluten free sponge cakes and I’ve tried multiple recipes but this is the best one I have ever made. As hard as gluten free baking can be, this cake is soft and airy and the perfect base layer for any cake. You can easily double the ingredients for a larger cake. I made a small batch when creating the recipe, but I will definitely amp it up for any celebration. The best part is that the cake is guilt free even though it doesn’t taste like it. It is great for those of you who want to enjoy a cake without any refined sugar or dairy. So here’s how you can make it!

Ingredients

  • 5 eggs
  • 1 cup gluten free flour
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup xylitol or erythritol (you can also use a stevia mix)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (or any flavor)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
Baking
Cake batter

Instructions

  1. Separate the egg whites from the yolks and place in different bowls.
  2. Beat the egg whites until thick and fluffy. Should take about 3 mins on medium speed.
  3. In the other bowl, add the sugar substitute to your egg yolks and mix well.
  4. Add the flavor extract. I used salted caramel flavoring but you can also use vanilla or almond.
  5. Over a double boiler, quickly whisk the egg yolk mixture for one minute until it becomes fluffy and runny.
  6. Remove from the double boiler and mix in your coconut oil.
  7. Add a spoon of the egg whites to the yolk mixture and fold in.
  8. Incorporate the yolk mixture into the rest of the egg whites.
  9. Sift in the flours and baking powder and fold gently.
  10. Pour the batter into a greased cake mould and bake for 15-20 mins at 180°C.
  11. Allow to cool before removing the cake from the tin and serving.

Tips

  • I find that pure xylitol works best in cakes as it is sweet enough without any bitterness. Avoid using pure stevia as it can be bitter, it’s preferable to use stevia blending with monkfruit sweetener or erythritol.
  • I find that almond flour adds the necessary fat and texture to the cake, it’s best not to substitute it for other flours. However, if you do omit it, increase the coconut oil to add more fat into the cake.

There you have it! This recipe is quick and easy and I hope you give it a try. Thank you for reading and please like and follow for more recipes like this one, xoxo.

Ginger Cookies

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Hey guys, today’s recipe is a simple one. Gluten free Ginger cookies! This is the first time I’ve ever tried baking ginger cookies and after experimenting with a few cookie dough types, this is one is ideal for the best flavor. You can easily adapt this recipe to suit your preferences. The best way I can describe this cookie is it has a soft centre and a crumbly texture. If you want a stronger ginger flavour then you can use fresh ginger, but you can use ginger spice for a more subtle flavour.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1/3 cup coconut sugar
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup oat flour
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 cup corn flour
  • 1tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven at 150ºC.
  2. Combine coconut oil, coconut sugar, ginger, and eggs.
  3. Fold in the different flours, cinnamon, and any other spices you’d like.
  4. Avoid over mixing the cookie dough. Allow it to chill for 10-15 mins.
  5. Roll out the cookie dough into even portions, lightly pressing them down.
  6. Bake for 20-25mins or until they harden on the outside.

This recipe was a quickie, let me know if you do try it out down in the comments. Thank you for reading and please like and follow for more, xoxo.

Healthy Custard Meringue Pies

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Hey guys, it’s been a while since I’ve written a new recipe but the wait was definitely worth it for this one. Believe or not, this recipe is dairy, gluten, AND sugar free. I’ve been having a major craving for mini pies these last few weeks and I’ve developed the perfect recipe for these mini custard meringue pies. The best part is that it’s basically foolproof and it tastes amazing even after a few days stored in the fridge. You could definitely make a large version of this pie but I personally enjoy the mini version better. You can also make any type of pie with this crust recipe, it also works great with apple or banana filling.

If you want to see the video of me cutting into this, check out my instagram https://www.instagram.com/healthboss_blog/

INGREDIENTS

Crust

  • 2 cups Almond flour
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup erythritol (I use Sukrin)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Filling

  • 1 1/2 tbsp Custard Powder
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1/4 cup erythritol
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Meringue Topping

  • 4 egg whites
  • 1/4 cup erythritol
  • 1 tsp white vinegar

STEPS

  1. Combine all of the ingredients for the crust until it forms a crumble.
  2. Grease your pie moulds with coconut oil spray and press the crumble into the base of the mould and the push the excess into the sides to form the crust. Use your fingers to even out the thickness of the crust.
  3. Bake the crust in the oven at 180ºC for 10 mins or until it turns golden and hardens.
  4. Meanwhile, cook the custard by combining all the ingredients and stirring on a low flame until it thickens (do not let it boil). You can also follow the instructions on the box.
  5. Pour the filing into the crusts and bake on 180ºC for 10-15 mins or until the custard slightly hardens.
  6. While the pies are in the oven, prepare your meringue by whisking your egg whites in a mixer until they turn fluffy and form hard peaks. Slowly add in the sugar and vinegar while whisking until they turn glossy but stay fluffy.
  7. Spoon or pipe the meringue onto the tartes and change your oven setting to direct heat from the top. Bake until the meringue hardens on the top and turns golden.
  8. Leave to cool and refrigerate, it should store well for up to 4-5 days (not that you’ll have leftovers with this one).

I hope you guys enjoy this recipe, let me know down in the comments which new recipes you want to see. Thank you for reading, please like and follow for more recipes like this one, xoxo.

Healthy Vegan Mocha

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Vegan Mocha

Hey guys, it’s been a while since I’ve written a blogpost but I wanted to share a quick recipe with you that has stuck with me throughout the holidays. After wanting to add a little boost to my vegan hot chocolate recipe, I came up with a healthy mocha recipe. It’s quick to make and you most likely already have the ingredients in your kitchen. I am also working on a healthy boba milk tea recipe and if you want or have any other vegan drink recipes, please let me know down in the comments.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1 tbsp cacao powder
  • 1/2 tsp liquid stevia or maple syrup

Directions:

  1. Mix 2-3 tbsp of almond milk with the cacao using a matcha whisk. I found that a matcha whisk that helps green tea powder mix with liquid, allows the powder to dissolve better into the milk. Mix for around 1 min until well combined. (If you don’t have a matcha whisk you can try using a blender).
  2. Froth and heat the rest of your almond milk with your sweetener of choice.
  3. Combine both liquids together using the whisk.
  4. To make an iced version – opt out of heating the milk and pour over or blend it in with ice.

I hope you enjoy this quick recipe, if you have any suggestions, feel free to let me know. Thank you for reading, please like and follow for more recipes.

Cinnamon Raisin Muffins

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Cinnamon Raisin Muffins

Fluffy, delicious and guilt-free, these muffins will disappear in a minute! I came up with this recipe, craving for a healthy sweet treat and honestly, you wouldn’t even know whether they were gluten or dairy-free. I think cinnamon and raisins make the best combo and this recipe makes about 6 medium-sized muffins. If you’d like to see alternative ingredients for these muffins, let me know down in the comments below.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1 1/2 cup gf flour (I used Neofoods All-purpose brown flour)
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar/ erythritol
  • 2tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 cup raisins

STEPS

  1. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla, cinnamon and sugar.
  2. Add in the coconut oil, ensuring all ingredients are at room temp.
  3. Fold in the flours and baking powder until well incorporated.
  4. Fold in the raisins and spoon your batter into cupcake moulds, greased with coconut oil or lined with cupcake paper.
  5. Bake at 180ºC for 30 mins (less in a preheated oven).

I hope you try out this recipe and let me know how it goes and what recipes you’d like to see in the future. Thank you for reading, please follow and like for more, xoxo.

Healthy Mug Cake Recipe

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I have become obsessed with this recipe because it’s the quickest cake recipe ever and it definitely satisfies my sweet tooth. If you find yourself binge eating your batch of cupcakes or eating the whole cake, perhaps a one-serving recipe is the best option for you. There are some days where you’re just craving a dessert or cake but you’re worried about your goals, so one thing to remember is it’s okay to have a little treat once in a while.

The key to having a healthy relationship with food is by eating mindfully, this means if you want something sweet, have a healthy alternative with intention rather than mindlessly binge eating a batch of processed cookies. This way if you set out to indulge, you won’t feel the guilt, you only feel guilty when it’s an impulse.

This mug cake is the perfect indulgence, it’s soft, rich and tastes exactly like a regular chocolate cake, even though it’s gluten and dairy free. You can also make a vanilla version if you’d like. So here’s how to make it…

INGREDIENTS

  • 2tbsp corn flour (or any gf flour)
  • 2tbsp almond flour
  • 1-2tbsp cacao powder
  • 1/2tsp baking powder
  • 1 egg
  • 1tbsp coconut sugar (or any alternative)
  • 3tbsp almond milk
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1tbsp cacao nips (optional)

STEPS

  1. In a large mug, mix the flours, baking powder, sugar and cacao powder.
  2. Mix in the egg, vanilla and plant-based milk until well incorporated.
  3. Lastly mix in the cacao nibs (you can also use dairy free chocolate chips).
  4. Place it in the microwave and cook for 1-3 mins (depending on your microwave). Mine usually takes 2 mins and if the top is cooked, then it’s done but you can always double check with a skewer.
  5. Now you eat your cake straight from the mug!

Thank you for reading, I hope you enjoyed it. Let me know if you try out this recipe and follow and like for more like this one xoxo.

The Best GF Brownie Recipe

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Gluten, dairy and guilt free. These brownies are rich, decadent and you wouldn’t even know whether or not they’re healthy! This is the second brownie recipe I’ve made because I want variation in my recipes, depending on what ingredients my readers may have available. The first included bananas, but this one is a little different, but the closest you can get to regular brownies.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup oats
  • 2 eggs
  • 60g dairy free chocolate (I used sweetswitch)
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup raw cacao flour
  • 1/4 cup almond milk
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

STEPS

  1. Using a double boiler (heatproof bowl over a pot of boiling water) melt your coconut oil and chocolate.
  2. In the meantime, blend your oats in a blender to make oat flour.
  3. Once your chocolate has melted, remove from the double boiler and allow it to cool down.
  4. Crack your eggs in a small bowl and use some of your chocolate batter to temper it. Mix well and add the eggs to the rest of your chocolate. Incorporate gently and you will notice the batter thickening.
  5. Mix in the coconut sugar and vanilla.
  6. Sift in your cacao and oat flour and fold in gently until your batter is well incorporated. The key is to not over mix your brownie batter.
  7. Line a baking sheet with baking paper. I used a bread mould because I only made a small portion, but you can easily double the recipe.
  8. Bake the brownies at 170º C for 30-35 mins depending on the accuracy of your oven.
  9. Allow them to cool before slicing. (Tip: best enjoyed warm)

I hope you try out this recipe, it has definitely become one of my favourites. Thank you for reading, please like and follow for more, xoxo.

Healthy Brownie Recipe

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I recently came up with this recipe on the spot with basic ingredients, but it makes the softest brownies ever! The ingredients are clean and completely gluten, dairy and guilt-free! If you’ve tried baking with oats before, you’d notice that they aren’t the most forgiving and tend to become dry, but this recipe is a must try.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 4-5 medium bananas (ripe)
  • 1 cup oats
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
  • 2-3 tbsp erythritol/ coconut sugar
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2-3tbsp raw cacao powder

Optional

  • 1tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp cacao nibs

STEPS:

  1. Mash the bananas in a bowl, mix in the eggs, sugar and vanilla (above)
  2. Blend the finely oats to make oat flour and mix into the batter.
  3. Add in the almond milk and the melted coconut oil.
  4. Sift in the cacao powder into the batter to prevent any clumps and fold in until well incorporated.
  5. Pour the batter into a square pan and sprinkle the cacao nibs on top, bake in an oven at 180ºC for 40-45mins.
  6. Let it cool and slice it evenly.

The best part about this recipe is that you can barely taste the banana and it has a great texture. I hope you try it out and let me know what you think. Thank you for reading, please follow and like for more xoxo.

Banana ‘Nice’ Cream (vegan)

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Craving ice cream but not the guilt that comes with? This recipe is definitely for you. ‘Nice’ cream is a great low calorie, vegan option that takes little time to make. The best part is you can adapt this recipe to your taste so that you don’t even taste the banana.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup Frozen Banana (I used sliced ripe bananas)
  • 1-2 tbsp plant-based milk (I used almond)
  • 1 tbsp cacao powder

Optional

  • 1tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cacao nibs
  • liquid stevia or agave syrup

STEPS

  1. Using a powerful Blender (I used a Nutribullet) blend the frozen banana until smooth. Add 1-2tbsp of almond milk to ease the process and pulse it at first.
  2. Once smooth, add any spices, flavourings and cacao nibs and blend further. The cacao nibs reinforce that chocolate flavour.
  3. Spoon the Nice cream into a bowl and top with granola and fruits or any nuts and seeds of your choice.

Other good flavour combos are Acai and frozen blueberries, coffee and cacao nibs, strawberries and coconut flakes. I hope you try out this recipe and let me know how it goes. This is great for dessert or even for breakfast! Thank you for reading and please like and follow for more delicious recipes, xoxo.

Healthy Banana Oat Muffins

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These healthy muffins are a great breakfast or snack option. They’re delicious and soft, gluten, dairy and sugar free. This recipe makes for 3 servings but you can easily double it.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1/2-3/4 cup oats
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Optional

  • 1/2 scoop protein powder
  • 1tsp pumkin seeds / any seed
  • 1/4 cup blueberries

STEPS

  1. Blend the banana, egg, oats, cinnamon, vanilla and protein powder in a blender.
  2. Spray a cupcake pan with some coconut oil or line with cupcake moulds.
  3. Pour the batter evenly into the moulds and top with any seeds or fruit you like. Some good options are; chia seeds, cacao nibs, coconut flakes…
  4. Bake at 180ºC for 10-15 mins, use a fork to check and if it comes out clean then it’s ready.

I hope you try out this recipe, thank you for reading and please like and follow for more healthy recipes, xoxo.