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Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Cupcakes

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Print Recipe Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Cupcakes Yum Course Dessert Cuisine American Servings cupcakes Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, melted2 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate Ghirardelli1/2 cup peanutbutter3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup cocoa powder, OMG! Superfoods Organic Cacao Powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda3/4 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon sea salt2 large eggs3 tablespoons chia seeds1/2 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup light brown sugar1 teaspoon vanilla …

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Pumpkin Pudding Doughnut Holes

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Print Recipe Pumpkin Pudding Doughnut Holes Yum Course Dessert Cuisine American Servings dozen Ingredients 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup granulated sugar1 1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ginger1/8 teaspoon cloves3 tablespoons butter, melted1 cup Libby’s canned Pumpkin1 teaspoon vanilla1 egg1 8 ounce cream cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubed or Vanilla Jello Pudding Mix1/2 …

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Cranberry Apple Crescent Braid

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Print Recipe Cranberry Apple Crescent Braid Yum Cranberry Apple Crescent Braid looks complicated but is really quick and simple to make. Made with apples, cranberries and raisins or choose your favorite combination of fruits and flavors to create your own. Course Breads and Bakery, Breakfast, Dessert Cuisine American, European Servings pieces Ingredients 1 8 ounce crescent dinner rolls2 tablespoons flour …

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Healthy Holiday Fudge

In Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Recipes | Delicious and Quick Recipes for Real Food by Lisa Soldo-Johnson2 Comments

Growing up, every year my mother would make her decadent homemade fudge to serve on Christmas Eve. I often wondered how she made this magical treat until the day (somewhere in my late twenties) I asked her the secret to the best fudge on the planet. Her answer was fantasy fudge from the same marshmallow jar used to make rice …

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Gluten-free, Dairy-free Coconut Lemon Bars

In Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Recipes | Delicious and Quick Recipes for Real Food by Lisa Soldo-Johnson8 Comments

Gluten-free, dairy-free Coconut Lemon Bars are lightly sweet, slightly sour, and make the perfect dessert to bring to your next party, backyard bbq, or enjoy at home when you are craving a little goodness. When I prepare desserts for my gatherings, I like to include a lemon flavored option since it’s always a welcomed offering for those who prefer a …

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Chewy Gooey Smores Brownies

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Chewy Gooey S’mores Brownies is a combination of two of my favorite childhood desserts. Many of us have had the experience of sitting around a late night camp fire, singing songs, telling stories, and roasting marshmallows until they burned off the stick. Those camp experiences are part of the fabric of America and a tradition I still love to do …

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Frozen Banana Ice Cream with Salted Caramel Sauce

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Print Recipe Frozen Banana Ice Cream with Salted Caramel Sauce Yum A decadent easy to make dairy-free ice cream made purely from bananas. Drizzle the top with organic agave nectar caramel topping, sprinkle with salt and enjoy. Course Dessert Cuisine American Prep Time 5 minutes Servings people Ingredients 2 sliced frozen bananas use whole frozen bananas if using a juicer2-3 …

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Gluten-free, Dairy-free Mini Strawberry Tarts

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Sometimes the biggest flavor comes wrapped in littlest packages. Gluten-free, Dairy-free Mini Strawberry Tarts are a no bake tart dessert with a dramatic flavor. The fluffy strawberry filling gently spooned in to a tender moist pecan and coconut crust creates a mouthful of flavor that begs for just one more. I like to make these mini tarts when I am …

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Dairy-free, Gluten-free Coconut Lemon Bars

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Print Recipe Dairy-free, Gluten-free Coconut Lemon Bars Yum A delightfully refreshing change from the usual lemon bars. Soft, chewy, lightly sweet full of flavor. Course Dessert Cuisine American Servings pieces Ingredients Crust 1 1/2 cups certified oats, gluten-free1/2 cup coconut shreds, unsweetened1/4 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup coconut oil, melted Filling 2 eggs, beaten5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1 tablespoon lemon zest, …

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Chocolate Strawberry Whip Cream Layer Cake

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My mom was one of the most creative people I knew when it came to making beautiful desserts. She had a way of turning basic ingredients into a symphony of decadent flavors like a masterful art piece. One of her specialties was this Chocolate Strawberry Whip Cream Layered Chocolate Cake. She has another variation of this cake using bananas instead …