2 kind of sugar free dark chocolate Truffles

2 kind of sugar free dark chocolate Truffles

by Marie MannNo Comments
I made these truffles a couple of years back as presents for my friends. No I did not feel guilty giving sweets away as theses are a close to healthy as possible. They are very rich so over eating is prevented by that, they are satisfying with their rich chocolate taste - one does that trick. I crafted some little boxes, lined the with tissue paper and added a nice deco band. Just search for  a nice pattern online and print it out across a whole 4A sheet and you are good to go with the instruction below. Here a link with step by step instructions for folding your own boxes.   Cherry Butter truffles Makes 15 pieces Prep time: 10 min Melting: 30min Cooling/ Setting: 60min Forming the truffles: 30min  For version 1 - Butter based: 100g raw unsweetened Chocolate mass 50g double cream (jersey cream) 10g Butter 1 tbsp Cherry 2-3tbsp Cocoa powder - organic unsweetened.  - for rolling the finished truffles in. 3-6  knife-tip Stevia-sweet 90% powder dissolved in the Cherry Note: getting the sweetness to the desired level...
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Lebkuchen biscuits – sugar free

Lebkuchen biscuits – sugar free

by Marie MannNo Comments
  German Lebkuchen is similar to gingerbread. Lebkuchen belong to christmas like the tree, they are spicy traditional biscuits which are usually soft and covered in chocolate or icing glaze. Sometimes they contain chopped nuts or candied citrus fruit. Here is the sugar free replacement version I have worked out last christmas.   Makes 20 pcs 6cm diameter. Prep time: 10 min Baking: 12 min at 180 degree celsius Cooling: 30min   For the biscuits you need: 120g ground Almond flour (ground Almonds, preferably un-blanched but those are hard to get hold of) 75g Coconut oil 4 medium eggs 11g Rum 20g cocoa powder unsweetened 2 drops Vanilla aroma or use Upgraded ground Vanilla 1/4 tsp. Baking powder 1tsp Lebukuchen seasoning - see instructions below or you can use just Cinnamon and Allspice. 1  knife-tip Stevia-sweet 90% powder dissolved in 1 tbsp. hot water 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...
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Sugar free Marzipan – with Stevia

Sugar free Marzipan – with Stevia

by Marie MannNo Comments
Maybe this is your first sugar free Christmas season, you are wondering how you could participate and how to feel the festivities without your usual sweets? Just make your own to fit in with your new dietary rules. Last year I created a sugar free marzipan that is very versatile and much nicer than the sugar laden original. I love German Christmas  sweets like Marzipan Kartoffeln and Domino stones,  now I just make my own. It is much nicer to know what you are eating and the process of making something is always rewarding.   Makes 150g Marzipan mass Prep time: 10 min Shaping: 10-30min   For the marzipan mass you need: 25g Egg whites 120g ground Almond flour (ground Almonds, preferably un-blanched but those are hard to get hold of) 7g/ 1 tbsp Amaretto 100g 90% Lindt chocolate   Optional for chocolate covered Marzipan pralines. 1-2tbsp Cocoa powder - organic unsweetened.  Optional for Marzipan potatoes. 1  knife-tip Stevia-sweet 90% powder dissolved in 1 tsp. hot water Note: getting the sweetness to the desired level is a matter of trial and...
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Zimtsterne/ Cinnamon Star Cookies – gluten and sugar free

Zimtsterne/ Cinnamon Star Cookies – gluten and sugar free

by Marie MannNo Comments
  Since Christmas time is approaching fast and the German style Christmas markets are calling here a lovely recipe for German style Zimtsterne/ Cinnamon Star Cookies which gluten and sugar free. To get a seasonal feeling we need to make cookies and fill the house with seasonal smells...   Makes 40 small sized cookies.  Prep time: 10 min Cookie cutting & Decorating: 30-60 min Baking time: 10 min at 180 degree Celsius, 2min 2x for glaze setting. Cooling time: 15-30min   For the cookie dough you need: 2 Egg whites 150g ground Hazelnuts 110g Almond flour (ground Almonds, preferably un-blanched but those are hard to get hold of) 2 tsp Cinnamon 1-2  knife-tips Stevia-sweet 90% powder dissolved in 1 table spoons hot water MCT oil or coconut oil other un-flavoured oil for stopping dough sticking to the rolling pin 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...
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Bulletproof Coffee Jelly Dessert

Bulletproof Coffee Jelly Dessert

by Marie MannNo Comments
I recently found myself having Bulletproof coffee breakfast left over in the morning, I usually make a 1 liter portion. Since I love jellies and custardy type desserts I though rather than throwing it out I'll make a jelly with it. The red coloured tin of Great Lakes unflavoured gelatin will congeal because it has not been hydrolyzed. I use Great Lakes Gelatin because has a unique combination of amino acids in concentrated levels that promotes rapid re-production of blood cells for healing, it is especially great for bone and joint health care. The low molecular weight protein is easily digested which means the body can use it in minutes after ingestion. The gelatin collagen is important for the body's nitrogen balance, further collagen is now considered an anti ageing product as it supports age related cartilage damage and collagen loss. Did you know that the body's natural ability to repair supporting connective tissue (bone, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, skin, hair and nails) begins to diminish after the...
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