Banana ice cream pop with carob covering – sugar free

Banana ice cream pop with carob covering – sugar free

by Marie MannNo Comments
  An ice cream a day keeps your longings way - stock your freezer with these yummy  smooth ice pops ready for next weekends summer weather. Not just for kids. These sugar-free summer dessert treat banana ice pops refresh your guests at your 1st BBQ of the year – during the Easter holiday. Transform your unwanted bananas into highly desirable ice cream pops. Sometimes it takes a little shape shifting to make a fruit desirable again. Now that the weather is getting warmer I am definitely back on a mission to have an ice cream a day; that way I never feel like I am deprived in any way. Today, I re-stocked my freezer with these low fat, sugar free creamy banana ice-lollies that are sweetened with Stevia-sweet. Once the main ice cream part is frozen I cover them in melted sugar free carob (chocolate replacement). I love the added crunch the frozen carob adds. Because the pops are sweetened with Stevia, they satisfy my sweet tooth without...
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Kiwi Coconut fruity truffles – sugar free

Kiwi Coconut fruity truffles – sugar free

by Marie MannNo Comments
  Fast, tasty way to use up your unwanted Kiwi’s – make these glamorous, refreshing fruit treats. 5 reasons why you should try this Kiwi recipe: Kiwis can relieve bloating and aid digestion. one Kiwi a day supplies enough vitamin C to cover your recommended daily intake. an average size fruit has one 46 calories. Kiwis have a low GI and keep you full for longer. are a great source of soluble fibre, which can help lower cholesterol. Makes: 12pcs/ mouth sized truffle balls. Prep time: 5min. Hand rolling time: 10-15min depending on how quick you are. Freezing: optional. You need: • 2 pcs / 112g ripe Kiwi’s • 88g desiccated Coconut un-sweetened • 2-4 drops of Stevia-sweet liquid Note: getting the sweetness to the desired level is a matter of trial and error, the best thing is to start with a smaller amount of whatever Stevia you have on hand, it can be ready-use, liquid or tabs (need to be dissolved too), adding more is easier than diluting – you could end up...
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Sugar free Marble Cake with Chestnut flour

Sugar free Marble Cake with Chestnut flour

by Marie MannNo Comments
Classic Marble Bundt cake with a sweet nutty marzipan like flavour from the flour and a moist chewy texture. You are right - I did say I wouldn’t use ingredients that aren’t widely available but I could not keep this delicious alternative version of the classic black and white Marble - Bundt cake to myself. I found the chestnut flour at the health food store when I was looking to top up my pantry stocks, I couldn’t resist taking a pack home even though I had no idea what I would use it for. Its been sitting in the cupboard for a week while I searched the net for inspiration and tips on using the novelty ingredient. I finally decided to try using it in a tried and tested classic marble cake recipe to share with all the family.   When I started gathering the ingredients I was still apprehensive about using the flour – it smelled nutty and sweet, I dipped my finger in and...
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Hot sugar free Horseradish sauce – sweetened with Stevia–sweet liquid

Hot sugar free Horseradish sauce – sweetened with Stevia–sweet liquid

by Marie MannNo Comments
Some like it hot – others do not! Healthy, devilishly hot, sweet, sugar free, creamy no fat sauce. This quick and easy sauce is made with just 3 ingredients: fresh horseradish root, fat free yoghurt and Stevia-sweet fluid. Starting with the deceptive root that keeps it’s sharp, biting hot aroma under wraps until you start hand grating it, breaking open the root cells releasing the volatile hot oils – beware – if you thought onions are bad you have not experienced the power the horseradish root – my eyes were streaming, but every tear is worth shedding for this deliciously sweet hot treat. The fresh root is naturally super low in calories but full of healthy vitamins and minerals, it has been used as a traditional healing remedy for centuries. It has a number of positive effects on the respiratory system, if need your nose clearing – have a bite of the pungent horseradish condiment – it guarantees to instantly clear you sinuses. Did...
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Sugar free lemon poppy seed pancakes

Sugar free lemon poppy seed pancakes

by Marie MannNo Comments
Luxurious grown up way to celebrate Pancake Day this year. I love pancakes – they can be anything you like; from quick emergency food when time is short, to a luxury sumptuous meal or an all time favourite desert.   This particular combination of lemon and poppy seeds is very rich. The lemon adds a bit of zing taking the heaviness of the added butter that aids the ticker texture and the poppy seeds add their own aroma and a little crunchiness.   Makes: 8 small pancakes Prep time: 5min Cook time: 20min For the batter you need: 140g/ 1 cup whole wheat flour ½ tsp. baking powder 27g/ 1/6 cup poppy seeds 2 Lemons squeezed / 7 tbsp. full juice 250g/ 1 cup butter milk (can use normal milk) 1 tbsp./ 30g butter light melted 3 medium Eggs 3-5 ...
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