Posted on 05/19/2010 5:54:25 PM PDT by Joya
Almost Sugar-Free Dessert
1 pound silken tofu
15 oz. carton of ricotta cheese
12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
8 oz. unsweetened baking chocolate squares
3 T. agave nectar
1 splash of vanilla extract
Over very low heat, melt chocolate chips and baking chocolate.
With mixer, blend silken tofu, ricotta cheese, agave nectar, and vanilla. Add the melted chocolate, and mix well. Chill.
Joya’s note, I’ve not made these, putting them here as an idea to try later, except, I don’t care much for pecans / walnuts, so would try with almonds maybe. Link where I found this posted after recipe.
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Chocolate Cranberry Power Bars (link at end)
Added by elanaspantry on April 13, 2011 in Gluten Free, Special Dietary Needs
These high protein, gluten free power bars are easy to make and remind me of Lärabars, though these are super fresh since theyre homemade, and theyre also not quite as sweet.
2-¼ cups Pecans, Lightly Toasted
¼ cups Cacao Powder
15 whole Large Medjool Dates, Pitted
1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
10 drops Stevia
2 Tablespoons Agave Nectar
½ cups Dried Cranberries (you Can Add More If You Like)
Preparation Instructions
Blend pecans and cacao powder in a food processor until combined and coarsely ground. Add in dates and process until blended into the dry ingredients.
Process in vanilla, stevia and agave until well-combined. Stir (or work in) dried cranberries with a spoon or by hand.
Press the mixture into an 8×8 inch pyrex dish. Freeze for 1 hour, or until firm, then cut into 16 squares.
Makes 16 squares.
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http://www.elanaspantry.com/chocolate-cranberry-power-bars/
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Better link to same recipe came from
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Quite a site, looks like.
(... use Bob’s Red Mill Almond Meal/Flour found at Natural Grocer.)
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Subject: receipt, almond meal cake w/ cott. cheese
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2 c. oat flour
1 1/2 c. almond meal
2 T. cinnamon
1 t. baking soda
1/4 t. salt
1 c. cottage cheese
3 eggs, beaten
1/3 c. butter, melted
1/2 c. honey
[*raisins, optional]
Preheat oven to 350*. Melt butter over low heat, then remove from heat to allow to cool.
Mix oat flour and almond meal and cinnamon and baking soda and salt.
Add cottage cheese, eggs, butter, and honey to dry ingredients.
Grease an 8x12 glass pan. Possibly a 9x9 would work. Pour batter into greased pan, bake for ??? not sure since this is being written while it bakes. Bake it till it is done. But not overdone.
[Take to friend’s for fond farewell as she leaves on yet another trek w/ dog and fifth wheel.]
adapted from recipe found at link
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http://www.scdrecipe.com/recipes-bread/soft-cinnamon-raisin-bread/
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Dittos that. Truvia is the only sugar that doesn’t cause me some negative reaction.
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