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Gluten-Free Applesauce Raisin Cookies

Gluten-Free Applesauce Raisin Cookies
Prep Time
25 minutes
Number of Servings
40 cookies
Ingredients
  • [q:1/3] cup oil, plus additional for pan
  • [q:1/2] cup sugar
  • [q:1 1/2] cups brown rice flour
  • 1 egg
  • [q:1/2] cup applesauce
  • [q:1/4] tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • [q:1/2] tsp salt
  • [q:3/4] tsp xanthan gum
  • [q:1/2] tsp vanilla extract (optional)
  • [q:1/2] tsp ground cinnamon
  • [q:1/3] cup roughly chopped raisins
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Very lightly oil a cookie sheet.
  2. In a medium-size bowl, combine oil and sugar. Beat well. Add flour and beat well. Scrape down sides of mixing bowl at least once during mixing.
  3. Add remaining ingredients and beat well. Continue beating until dough comes together; it will be soft.
  4. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough onto prepared pan. With moistened fingertips, press them to [q:1/4] inch thickness.
  5. Bake cookies for about 10 minutes, until edges begin to brown. Let cool on wire racks before serving.
Nutrition Info
55 Calories, 1 g Protein, 9 g Carbohydrates, 2 g Total fat (1 g mono, 1 g poly), 52 mg Sodium

Blueberry Coconut Macaroon Tartlets

Blueberry Coconut Macaroon Tartlets
Number of Servings
25 to 30
Ingredients

Coconut macaroon tart shells:

  • 2 cups coconut flakes
  • [q:1/2] cup sugar
  • [q:1/4] cup plus 2 Tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 egg whites

Remaining ingredients:

  • Blueberries, fresh or frozen
  • Homemade whipped cream
Directions

To make the coconut tartlets:

  1. Combine the coconut, sugar, flour, vanilla and egg whites in a bowl.
  2. Spoon the mixture into greased mini muffin tins.
  3. Press the coconut mixture into the bottom of the pan and up the sides to form a thin crust.
  4. Bake the macaroon tart shells at 375 degrees for 15 minutes or until the edges are browned. (Be careful not to over bake them.)
  5. Let them cool for a couple of minutes on a wire rack.
  6. Gently run a knife around the edges to loosen the tart shells from the pan and then remove them from the muffin tins.
  7. Let them cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. Store the macaroon tart shells in a sealed container.

Note: They can be made in advance.

To assemble the tartlets:

  1. Spoon homemade whipped cream into the coconut macaroons and top each tartlet with desired amount of blueberries. Garnish with toasted coconut if desired.
Nutrition Info
44 Calories, 2.2 g Fat, 5.9 g Carbohydrates, 0.6 g Dietary Fiber, 4.4 g Sugars, 5.7 mg Sodium, 0 mg Cholesterol, 0.7 g Protein

Caramel Rice Pudding

Caramel Rice Pudding
Have a serving of comfort
Number of Servings
Serves 10
Ingredients
  • 3 cups cooked white rice
  • [q:1/2] cup raisins
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Directions
  1. Grease the inside of a 2 to [q:3 1/2] quart slow cooker.
  2. Mix all ingredients except sugar and cinnamon in cooker.
  3. Cover and cook on low heat setting 3 to 4 hours or until liquid is absorbed. Stir pudding.
  4. Sprinkle pudding with sugar and cinnamon and serve warm.
Nutrition Info
412 Calories, 10 g Protein, 23 mg Cholesterol, 79 g Carbohydrates, 31 g Total sugars (1 g Added sugars), 0 g Fiber, 6 g Total fat (4 g sat), 89 mg Sodium, [nutrition:3] Phosphorus, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), [nutrition:1] Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Magnesium, Zinc

Baked Apples

Baked Apples
Prep Time
10 minutes
Number of Servings
6
Ingredients
  • 6 large Delicious apples, cored
  • [q:1/2] cup raisins
  • [q:1/2] tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup pure maple syrup
  • [q:1/2] tsp vanilla extract
  • [q:1/2] tsp ground cinnamon
  • [q:1/2] tsp ground nutmeg
  • 6 Tbsp light margarine
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Place apples in a baking dish.
  3. Mix raisins with cinnamon. Stuff mixture into apples.
  4. Combine maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  5. Dot top of each apple with 1 tablespoon margarine and pour maple syrup mixture over top.
  6. Bake, uncovered, for about 45 minutes or until apples are tender, basting every 15 minutes.
Nutrition Info
474 Calories, 5 g Protein, 104 g Carbohydrates, 7 g Fiber, 8 g Total Fat (4 g sat, 2 g mono, 1 g poly), 17 mg Sodium

Gluten-Free Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp

Gluten-Free Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp
Prep Time
20 minutes
Number of Servings
4
Ingredients
  • 1 cup chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb ([q:1/2]-inch pieces)
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, halved
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • [q:1/4] cup sugar
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 cups store-bought gluten-free granola
  • 2 Tbsp butter, cut into small pieces
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350º.
  2. In a large bowl, sprinkle rhubarb and strawberries with lemon juice.
  3. Add sugar and cornstarch and toss to combine.
  4. Transfer mixture to a glass baking dish.
  5. Top with granola. Dot butter evenly over top.
  6. Cover and bake for 20 minutes.
  7. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until fruit is bubbly around the edges and granola topping is browned.

Chocolate-Raspberry Pots de Crème

Chocolate-Raspberry Pots de Crème
Prep Time
25 minutes prep time + chill time
Number of Servings
Serves 6
Ingredients
  • 1 (14-oz) can unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 cup chopped dairy-free dark chocolate
  • 4 egg yolks
  • [q:1/8] cup honey
  • [q:1/2] tsp raspberry extract or 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Whole raspberries, for garnish
  • Whipped cream, for garnish, optional
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 325º.
  2. Arrange 6 small ceramic or ovenproof ramekins in a baking dish with sides at least 2 inches high.
  3. Whisk coconut milk until smooth over medium heat. Add chocolate and whisk constantly, until mixture is smooth and combined. Remove from heat and set aside.
  4. In a large glass bowl, whisk together egg yolks and honey until smooth. Pour milk mixture into egg mixture slowly, whisking constantly to combine the two. Add raspberry or vanilla extract and stir to combine. Evenly divide mixture among six ramekins.
  5. Place baking dish on middle rack in oven. Pour enough water in baking dish so it comes up about [q:1/2] to [q:3/4] of the way up the outside of the ramekins. Bake custards approximately 40 to 45 minutes, until top is set. (The inside will become more firm once chilled).
  6. Remove ramekins from oven. Set aside to cool. When cool, place ramekins in fridge and chill for four hours or overnight. Garnish with raspberries and whipped cream.
Nutrition Info
205 Calories, 3 g Protein, 26 g Carbohydrates, 2 g Fiber, 12 g Total fat (6 g sat, 4 g mono, 1 g poly), 42 mg Sodium, [nutrition:2] Copper, Iodine, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Selenium

Lemon Pineapple Frosties

Lemon Pineapple Frosties
Prep Time
20 minutes
Number of Servings
6
Ingredients
  • [q:1/2] cup sugar
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
  • 3 eggs, lightly beaten
  • [q:1/3] cup lemon juice
  • [q:1/2] cup fresh pineapple, finely chopped
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, pureed,
  • [q:1/2] cup berries and chopped pineapple reserved for garnish
Directions
  1. In a small saucepan, stir together sugar and cornstarch. Stir in pineapple juice until thoroughly blended. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils.
  2. Stir a little of the hot mixture into the eggs, then pour egg mixture back into the hot mixture.
  3. Reduce heat to low and stir until mixture bubbles, about 2 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and chopped pineapple
  4. Spoon into six 6-ounce custard cups or gelatin molds. Freeze several hours or overnight.
  5. To serve, spoon 2 tablespoons blueberry puree onto each plate and gently place un-molded frosties in center. 
  6. Garnish with a few whole blueberries & chopped pineapple, if desired.
Nutrition Info
178 Calories, 3 g Protein, 80 mg Cholesterol, 37 g Carbohydrates, 31 g Total sugars (17 g Added sugars), 1 g Fiber, 2 g Total fat (1 g sat), 35 mg Sodium, [nut:2] Vitamin C

Mexican Rice Pudding

Mexican Rice Pudding
Prep Time
25 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 10
Ingredients
  • 2 qt low-fat milk
  • 2 cup rice, not instant, uncooked
  • [q:3/4] cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup sweetened, condensed milk
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • Sliced almonds for garnish, toasted
Directions
  1. In medium saucepan, bring milk to boil. (Stir frequently to prevent scorching.)
  2. Add rice. Lower heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.
  3. Add brown sugar, condensed milk, and cinnamon. Simmer, uncovered, for about 4 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in almond extract. Garnish with sliced almonds and serve warm.
Nutrition Info
374 Calories, 12 g Protein, 66 g Carbohydrates, 1 g Fiber, 7 g Total fat (4 g sat, 2 g mono), 125 mg Sodium, Vitamin B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B12, Pantothenic acid, Calcium, Iodine, Manganese, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin A, B3 (niacin), B6, Biotin, Folate, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Molybdenum, Potassium, Zinc

New England Baked Apples

New England Baked Apples
Ingredients
  • 4 large apples
  • [q:1/3] cup dried cranberries or raisins (or a mixture)
  • [q:1/3] cup fresh cranberries
  • [q:1/3] cup pecan pieces
  • [q:1/2] cup maple syrup, plus extra for drizzling
  • [q:2/3] cup apple cider or juice
  • Creme fraiche, to serve
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350º.
  2. Make a “lid” out of top of each apple by cutting around stem (make each one about 2 inches across). Set lids aside and remove core from rest of apple with a corer.
  3. Mix together dried and fresh cranberries, pecans, and maple syrup. Place apples in ovenproof dish and spoon cranberry mixture into them. Put lids on and drizzle some maple syrup over each apple. Pour cider or juice into dish around apples. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until apples are tender. Spoon juice over apples every so often while they are cooking.
  4. Serve warm, with creme fraiche.

Watermelon Granita

Watermelon Granita
A Crisp Way to Cool Down
Prep Time
10 minutes, plus freeze time
Number of Servings
Serves 6
Ingredients
  • 4 cups seedless watermelon chunks
  • [q:1/2] cup pomegranate juice
Directions
  1. Puree watermelon and juice in a blender until well blended.
  2. Pour mixture into an 8 by 8-inch glass baking dish.
  3. Place dish in freezer, uncovered. About every 30 minutes, rake mixture thoroughly with a fork, including edges.
  4. After about 3 to 4 hours, when granita is frozen but still grainy, it's done. Serve immediately in small dessert bowls.
Nutrition Info
42 Calories, 1 g Protein, 10 g Carbohydrates, 0.2 g Total fat, 2.9 mg Sodium