The cold wet weather that rolled in last night just sighed to me that I should bake today. And that warm banana bread sounded perfect! A warm slice, just out of the oven, topped with whipped cream cheese: Banana Applesauce Quick Bread Ingredients: 4 ripe bananas 1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1… Continue reading Banana Applesauce Quick Bread
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Lower Fat Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Gingerbread Cupcakes Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp clove 1/8 tsp kosher salt 1/3 cup granulated sugar 6 Tbsp unsweetened applesauce 1/2 cup molasses 1 tsp baking soda 2 large eggs 1/2 cup boiling water Directions: Preheat your oven to 350*. Spray a 12 muffin… Continue reading Lower Fat Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Pear Pie (of sorts)
Pear Pie 1/2 cup baking mix 1 cup evaporated milk 1/2 cup sugar 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 2 large eggs 1 can Bartlett pear slices, drained and mashed 1/4 cup fruit preserves of choice Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease a 9-inch pie plate. Stir together all ingredients except preserves until… Continue reading Pear Pie (of sorts)
Banana Coconut Custard Pudding
Banana Custard Pudding Ingredients: 1 cup granulated sugar 2 Tbsp cornstarch ¼ tsp fine sea salt 3 cups milk 5 egg yolks, beaten 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 Tbsp unsalted butter ¼ cup shredded natural coconut 2 bananas, sliced thin Directions: Combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt in heavy saucepan. Over medium heat, slowly add the milk,… Continue reading Banana Coconut Custard Pudding