Wednesday, April 25, 2018

CHURRO ALMONDS

1/4 cup Stevia (not liquid)
3 tbsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cayenne
1/4 cup water
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups almonds

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray paper with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

In a medium size mixing bowl, stir together the stevia, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne.

In a separate medium size mixing bowl, whisk together water and vanilla; stir in almonds.

Transfer the wet almonds to the dry mixture and stir until well coated.

Spread out on the prepared baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container.

Yield: Serves 8

Note: Recipe and photo from Kroger.

Friday, April 20, 2018

ALMOND FLOUR BISCUITS (LOW CARB)

1 1/2 cups almond flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp baking powder
2 eggs
1/3 cup sour cream
4 tbsp butter, melted
1/3 cup shredded cheese, optional
1/2 tsp garlic powder

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Spray a baking pan that is divided, such as a brownie pan, or about 9 muffin cups with a baking spray that has flour (ie Baker's Joy). Set aside. Do not use a regular baking sheet as this is a thin batter. You must use the mentioned pans or your biscuits will be flat.

In a bowl, combine all the dry ingredients. Combine with a fork to break up all the clumps in the almond flour. Make a well in the center.

In a separate bowl, combine all the wet ingredients. Mix this mixture until smooth. It will look like egg drop soup, then too thin mashed potatoes. Keep on mixing until smooth and it looks thicker.

Add to the well in the dry ingredients and mix until blended. A silicone spatula or spoon works well for this.
If you are using cheese, stir in now.

Pour mixture into your prepared pan or muffin tins and bake at 400 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.

If you make 9 biscuits, they should be about 2.5 carbs each.

Note: These are great for making breakfast sandwiches and also go good with gravy.

I found this recipe and photo on the internet. Not sure where it originated but it makes good biscuits.


















Wednesday, April 4, 2018

EASY TIRAMISU BOWL

1 pkg (8-oz) lite cream cheese, softened

3 cups cold low-fat milk
2 pkgs (3.4 oz each) sugar-free vanilla instant pudding mix
1 tub (8-oz) sugar-free frozen whipped topping, thawed
48 sugar-free vanilla wafers
1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
2 squares unsweetened dark chocolate, grated
1 cup fresh raspberries
Extra whipped topping for garnish, if desired

In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer until creamy. Gradually beat in milk and pudding mix. Stir in 2 cups whipped topping.

Line a 2 1/2-quart clear glass bowl with 1/2 the vanilla wafers and drizzle with half the coffee. Top with 1/2 the pudding mixture and 1/2 the grated chocolate. Repeat the process starting with the remaining vanilla wafers.

Garnish the top with the remaining whipped topping and the fresh raspberries.
 
 Note: File Photo