Making your own sweetened condensed milk results in a milk that is so much richer and better-tasting than the store-bought canned variety! Make it regular or sugar free too!
Our beloved recipe for a classic New York cheesecake has a loyal, dedicated following and includes tons of tips and guidance to ensure you'll be confident making any homemade cheesecakes in the future.
These Healthy Homemade Oreos will fulfill your wildest dreams! They're chocolatey and sweet and 100% delicious. Unlike the storebought variety, these are sugar free, gluten free, dairy free, and vegan!
These no-bake oatmeal bars make an excellent healthy snack anytime of day. They're chewy and just sweet enough with a hint of peanut butter and almonds. Store them in the fridge for a quick snack for busy days on the go, or anytime you need a little treat.
After successfully eliminating all refined sugar from my diet (you have to constantly read labels because companies change ingredients without you otherwise knowing....) I decided that I wanted to bake with honey, dates, or maple syrup wherever I could. I wrote about converting recipes to honey here and this post will share the few steps to take when converting recipes to using maple syrup. Maple Syrup contains antioxidants as well as minerals like zinc & potassium as well as a lower glycemic index, meaning your blood sugar won't spike as much when you eat it. Maple syrup is similar in sweetness to white sugar. It is liquid instead of granular, and cooks a bit differently. All of these factors must be considered when converting a recipe. Here are the basic guidelines: For every 1/2 cup of sugar, use 1/3 - 1/2 cup of maple syrup. For every 1/4 cup of maple syrup, decrease liquids by 1 Tablespoon. (*if there are no liquids, add 1 scant Tablespoon extra flour per 1/4 cup maple syrup used*) Reduce oven temperature by 25 degrees Fahrenheit. Make sure to bring refrigerated maple syrup to room temperature prior to incorporating ingredients. Although maple syrup isn't the perfect solution to all baked goods (the flavor can range from mild to robust), with a little trial and error you'll figure out which items it fits perfectly in!
You're all set to start baking, and at the last minute you realize you are completely out of brown sugar. What do you do? Instead of making a beeline for the grocery store, there are some other options to consider.
Mix up your own Homemade Light or Dark Brown Sugar in minutes. It's fast, easy and a great way to sub if you need brown sugar in a pinch. Cheaper, too!
This pumpkin spice bread is an easy twist on traditional pumpkin bread. The batter can be prepared in a blender and it's gluten free.
These healthy blueberry muffins are high in protein and low in sugar. They are gluten-free, and sweetened naturally with a touch of honey and some applesauce.
Gluten Free Liege waffles are sweet waffles made with pearl sugar. We make this really easy by using our gluten free waffle mix as the base.