Plum Cherry Clafoutis

Plum Cherry Clafoutis

Since returning from France, I’d been dying to try a Clafoutis.  I had a bunch of fresh plums, so I decided to try a plum variety instead of the traditional cherry version.  However, at the last moment I realized that our cherry tree was full of fresh cherries, so I decided to throw some in also.  Like most of my recipes, this Clafoutis would work with many different types of fruit.  The end result was not too sweet and excellent served with some whipped topping, whipped cream or ice cream.  Continue reading for the recipe…

Back from Vacation!

Sorry for the lack of recent posts -  I forget to mention that I was going to Europe for 3 weeks!  However, I’m back now, and looking forward to baking some European specialities!

Cherry Almond Protein Pancakes

Cherry Almond Protein Pancakes with Fruit Salad

Protein pancakes are definitely my most frequently used recipe.  Why?  They are delicious, quick, and healthy, plus they can be adapted to suit whatever ingredients you have available.  They are equally excellent served warm or cold – and the perfect way to get a TON of protein without meat.  The other day I tried a Cherry/Almond combination for the first time, and it was definitely along my favourite combinations!  You can use different types of nut butters, different flavoured protein, add spices/raisins/nuts as you desire, use different fruit in the pancakes (or leave it out all together) – whatever you like!  The recipe below will make too generous portions of pancakes, and should definitely leave you nice and full!

Mango Banana Bread

Mango Banana Bread

I had one mango left that I needed to use before it spoiled, so I thought I’d give a mango bread a try!  I was worried about not having enough mango (I like a lot of fruit in my bread) so I added a banana.  It took awhile to bake, but it was a nice after dinner snack!

Creamy Blueberry Ice Cream

Blueberry Ice Cream

Ever crave rich creamy ice cream but not want all the fat/sugar/additives?  Well I discovered the perfect solution this weekend – and its fat free, low calorie, full of antioxidants/vitamins and FAST (as it less than 5 minutes!).  And best of all, it doesn’t even require an ice cream maker!  This fat free ice cream could be made with any combination of yogurt and frozen fruit.  So far I’ve tried this blueberry version, as well as Peach + rum (yes, I added a shot of rum hehe).  I can’t wait to make a ‘pina colada’ version with vanilla yogurt, frozen pineapple, rum and coconut extract!  See the recipe below

Fruit Salsa & Cinnamon Chips

Mango Salsa & Cinnamon Chips

 

The best part about this simple recipe is that it can easily be adjusted to include different types of fruit, depending what is in season.  I’ve tried many different combinations, and find it is especially great when mangos are included! 

Lime Layer Cake

 

Lime Layer Cake

I think this cake is officially my new favourite!  I love the flavour of all the limes, and this cake wasn’t too sour or too sweet.  It was the perfect way to end a barbeque on a sunny Saturday evening.  Continue reading for the recipe, nutritional information, and more photos!

Lemon Loaf

Lemon Loaf

  Photo taken by Daniel M, for more photos, see:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/f1daniel/

In case it isn’t apparent yet, I’ve tried lots of lemon-flavoured desserts!  I really liked that this cake was flavourful without being too overpowering.  Beating the egg whites to soft peaks before folding them into the loaf resulted in a dessert that was lighter than many of the quick breads I’ve previously tried.  Continue reading for the recipe and nutritional information

Banana Muffins with Greek Yogurt & Coconut

Banana Muffins with Greek Yogurt & Coconut

 Photo taken by Daniel M, for more photos, see:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/f1daniel/

These muffins are a perfect alternative to banana bread.  With thick yogurt, toasted coconut and chopped walnuts on top, they definitely don’t need any icing!  I ran into some trouble while trying to strain regular yogurt – so I recommend you just buy thick greek yogurt in the first place!  (Regular yogurt will work fine as well, it will just be a bit runnier!)  Continue reading to see the recipe and nutritional information

Cinnamon Carrot Bread

Cinnamon Carrot Bread

 

 Photo taken by Daniel M, for more photos, see:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/f1daniel/

I love recipes for desserts that incorporate fruits/vegetables so I was excited to give this Cinnamon Carrot loaf a try!  It ended up being very special – its officially the first recipe that Daniel (AKA official photographer/taste-tester) gave a perfect rating.  With 2.5 grams of fat, this bread is a perfect alternative to greasy carrot cake.  Best of all – it is FAST and very easy!  Click on ‘more’ for the recipe and nutritional information.